Yewone
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..and that's game 4 of 2026 completed - Cairn
My god I LOVED this game! Such a beautiful, challenging and unique gaming experience.
One that offers a true journey of survival and perseverance, with some fantastic environmental storytelling along the way.
My god I LOVED this game! Such a beautiful, challenging and unique gaming experience.
One that offers a true journey of survival and perseverance, with some fantastic environmental storytelling along the way.
February 3, 2026 at 1:14 AM
..and that's game 4 of 2026 completed - Cairn
My god I LOVED this game! Such a beautiful, challenging and unique gaming experience.
One that offers a true journey of survival and perseverance, with some fantastic environmental storytelling along the way.
My god I LOVED this game! Such a beautiful, challenging and unique gaming experience.
One that offers a true journey of survival and perseverance, with some fantastic environmental storytelling along the way.
..and that's game 3 of 2026 completed - No Rest For The Wicked (Early Access)
Probably the best early access release Ive played since Baldurs Gate 3. Moon Studios have something VERY special on their hands here. Completed all currently available story content & now eagerly awaiting the 1.0 release
Probably the best early access release Ive played since Baldurs Gate 3. Moon Studios have something VERY special on their hands here. Completed all currently available story content & now eagerly awaiting the 1.0 release
January 24, 2026 at 1:17 AM
..and that's game 3 of 2026 completed - No Rest For The Wicked (Early Access)
Probably the best early access release Ive played since Baldurs Gate 3. Moon Studios have something VERY special on their hands here. Completed all currently available story content & now eagerly awaiting the 1.0 release
Probably the best early access release Ive played since Baldurs Gate 3. Moon Studios have something VERY special on their hands here. Completed all currently available story content & now eagerly awaiting the 1.0 release
..and that's game 2 of 2026 completed - Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Thoroughly enjoyed this over the Xmas period.
Whilst it obviously retreads a lot of the same ground as BOTW, the new additions and gameplay refinements elevate it even further. A true masterpiece of open world game design
Thoroughly enjoyed this over the Xmas period.
Whilst it obviously retreads a lot of the same ground as BOTW, the new additions and gameplay refinements elevate it even further. A true masterpiece of open world game design
January 12, 2026 at 7:54 PM
..and that's game 2 of 2026 completed - Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Thoroughly enjoyed this over the Xmas period.
Whilst it obviously retreads a lot of the same ground as BOTW, the new additions and gameplay refinements elevate it even further. A true masterpiece of open world game design
Thoroughly enjoyed this over the Xmas period.
Whilst it obviously retreads a lot of the same ground as BOTW, the new additions and gameplay refinements elevate it even further. A true masterpiece of open world game design
..and that's game 1 of 2026 completed - Dispatch
Off to a good start with this incredible interactive story. Yes the actual gameplay may feel a bit mundane but my god the writing, acting and animation more than make up for it. Can't recall a more immediately likeable bunch of characters.
Off to a good start with this incredible interactive story. Yes the actual gameplay may feel a bit mundane but my god the writing, acting and animation more than make up for it. Can't recall a more immediately likeable bunch of characters.
January 3, 2026 at 10:15 AM
..and that's game 1 of 2026 completed - Dispatch
Off to a good start with this incredible interactive story. Yes the actual gameplay may feel a bit mundane but my god the writing, acting and animation more than make up for it. Can't recall a more immediately likeable bunch of characters.
Off to a good start with this incredible interactive story. Yes the actual gameplay may feel a bit mundane but my god the writing, acting and animation more than make up for it. Can't recall a more immediately likeable bunch of characters.
Happy New Year everyone!
Hope to be more active on here again during 2026. In the meantime though here's a final recommendation for a few indies that didnt quite make my top 10 of the year, but still thoroughly deserve a play:
BallxPit
Ninja Gaiden Ragebound
System Shock 2 Remaster
Eternal Strands
Hope to be more active on here again during 2026. In the meantime though here's a final recommendation for a few indies that didnt quite make my top 10 of the year, but still thoroughly deserve a play:
BallxPit
Ninja Gaiden Ragebound
System Shock 2 Remaster
Eternal Strands
December 31, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Happy New Year everyone!
Hope to be more active on here again during 2026. In the meantime though here's a final recommendation for a few indies that didnt quite make my top 10 of the year, but still thoroughly deserve a play:
BallxPit
Ninja Gaiden Ragebound
System Shock 2 Remaster
Eternal Strands
Hope to be more active on here again during 2026. In the meantime though here's a final recommendation for a few indies that didnt quite make my top 10 of the year, but still thoroughly deserve a play:
BallxPit
Ninja Gaiden Ragebound
System Shock 2 Remaster
Eternal Strands
..and here they are. My top 10 games of 2025:
1 - Hades 2
2 - Absolum
3 - The Seance of Blake Manor
4 - Donkey Kong Bananza
5 - Hollow Knight Silksong
6 - Blue Prince
7 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
8 - Pipistrello and the Cursed Yo-yo
9 - Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
10 - Ninja Gaiden 2: Black
1 - Hades 2
2 - Absolum
3 - The Seance of Blake Manor
4 - Donkey Kong Bananza
5 - Hollow Knight Silksong
6 - Blue Prince
7 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
8 - Pipistrello and the Cursed Yo-yo
9 - Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
10 - Ninja Gaiden 2: Black
December 30, 2025 at 9:51 AM
..and here they are. My top 10 games of 2025:
1 - Hades 2
2 - Absolum
3 - The Seance of Blake Manor
4 - Donkey Kong Bananza
5 - Hollow Knight Silksong
6 - Blue Prince
7 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
8 - Pipistrello and the Cursed Yo-yo
9 - Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
10 - Ninja Gaiden 2: Black
1 - Hades 2
2 - Absolum
3 - The Seance of Blake Manor
4 - Donkey Kong Bananza
5 - Hollow Knight Silksong
6 - Blue Prince
7 - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
8 - Pipistrello and the Cursed Yo-yo
9 - Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
10 - Ninja Gaiden 2: Black
..and that's game 50 of 2025 completed 🎉 - Ghost Town
Easily one of the best standalone Meta Quest titles I've played.
Builiding on the foundations of the Room VR this one offers a series of Escape Room style puzzles, in realistic settings. All wrapped around a well told supernatural story.
Easily one of the best standalone Meta Quest titles I've played.
Builiding on the foundations of the Room VR this one offers a series of Escape Room style puzzles, in realistic settings. All wrapped around a well told supernatural story.
December 28, 2025 at 2:07 PM
..and that's game 50 of 2025 completed 🎉 - Ghost Town
Easily one of the best standalone Meta Quest titles I've played.
Builiding on the foundations of the Room VR this one offers a series of Escape Room style puzzles, in realistic settings. All wrapped around a well told supernatural story.
Easily one of the best standalone Meta Quest titles I've played.
Builiding on the foundations of the Room VR this one offers a series of Escape Room style puzzles, in realistic settings. All wrapped around a well told supernatural story.
Two weeks off work and settling in to a playthrough of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom over the festive period.. Happy days! 🎄
December 19, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Two weeks off work and settling in to a playthrough of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom over the festive period.. Happy days! 🎄
..and that's game 49 of 2025 completed - Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons Battlemarked
I always tend to get back into VR gaming this time of year and this one was a real cracker.
The Demeo/D&D colab is a match made in heaven and captures the tactical combat of tabletop gaming perfectly.
I always tend to get back into VR gaming this time of year and this one was a real cracker.
The Demeo/D&D colab is a match made in heaven and captures the tactical combat of tabletop gaming perfectly.
December 18, 2025 at 8:56 PM
..and that's game 49 of 2025 completed - Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons Battlemarked
I always tend to get back into VR gaming this time of year and this one was a real cracker.
The Demeo/D&D colab is a match made in heaven and captures the tactical combat of tabletop gaming perfectly.
I always tend to get back into VR gaming this time of year and this one was a real cracker.
The Demeo/D&D colab is a match made in heaven and captures the tactical combat of tabletop gaming perfectly.
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December 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM
..and that's game 48 of 2025 completed - Routine
My favourite kind of atmospheric horror game. One with a consistent sense of foreboding, plenty of puzzles and the occassional jumpscare. Any SOMA lovers will be right at home with this game.
Now the question is, can I make it to 50 for the year? 🤔
My favourite kind of atmospheric horror game. One with a consistent sense of foreboding, plenty of puzzles and the occassional jumpscare. Any SOMA lovers will be right at home with this game.
Now the question is, can I make it to 50 for the year? 🤔
December 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
..and that's game 48 of 2025 completed - Routine
My favourite kind of atmospheric horror game. One with a consistent sense of foreboding, plenty of puzzles and the occassional jumpscare. Any SOMA lovers will be right at home with this game.
Now the question is, can I make it to 50 for the year? 🤔
My favourite kind of atmospheric horror game. One with a consistent sense of foreboding, plenty of puzzles and the occassional jumpscare. Any SOMA lovers will be right at home with this game.
Now the question is, can I make it to 50 for the year? 🤔
..and that's game 47 of 2025 completed - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Really really enjoyed this one. Yes the open world desert element is a bit lacking and feels like padding, but the core biomes are as good as the series has even been. It absolutely nails the sci-fi alien world vibes throughout.
Really really enjoyed this one. Yes the open world desert element is a bit lacking and feels like padding, but the core biomes are as good as the series has even been. It absolutely nails the sci-fi alien world vibes throughout.
December 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
..and that's game 47 of 2025 completed - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Really really enjoyed this one. Yes the open world desert element is a bit lacking and feels like padding, but the core biomes are as good as the series has even been. It absolutely nails the sci-fi alien world vibes throughout.
Really really enjoyed this one. Yes the open world desert element is a bit lacking and feels like padding, but the core biomes are as good as the series has even been. It absolutely nails the sci-fi alien world vibes throughout.
..and that's game 46 of 2025 completed - Marvel Cosmic Invasion
If Id have played this before Absolum I may have rated it a bit higher but in comparison this definitely lacks any real form of lasting depth or variety. The incredible pixel work on the key cast of characters is to be commended though
If Id have played this before Absolum I may have rated it a bit higher but in comparison this definitely lacks any real form of lasting depth or variety. The incredible pixel work on the key cast of characters is to be commended though
December 5, 2025 at 11:07 AM
..and that's game 46 of 2025 completed - Marvel Cosmic Invasion
If Id have played this before Absolum I may have rated it a bit higher but in comparison this definitely lacks any real form of lasting depth or variety. The incredible pixel work on the key cast of characters is to be commended though
If Id have played this before Absolum I may have rated it a bit higher but in comparison this definitely lacks any real form of lasting depth or variety. The incredible pixel work on the key cast of characters is to be commended though
..and that's game 45 of 2025 completed - Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster
Dead Rising is probably one of my most replayed game of any series. It's time based gameplay was divisive at the time but for me it's the games biggest pull. Adding a much needed sense of urgency to the zombie slaying antics.
Dead Rising is probably one of my most replayed game of any series. It's time based gameplay was divisive at the time but for me it's the games biggest pull. Adding a much needed sense of urgency to the zombie slaying antics.
December 2, 2025 at 10:26 PM
..and that's game 45 of 2025 completed - Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster
Dead Rising is probably one of my most replayed game of any series. It's time based gameplay was divisive at the time but for me it's the games biggest pull. Adding a much needed sense of urgency to the zombie slaying antics.
Dead Rising is probably one of my most replayed game of any series. It's time based gameplay was divisive at the time but for me it's the games biggest pull. Adding a much needed sense of urgency to the zombie slaying antics.
..and that's game 44 of 2025 completed - Neon Inferno
A beautiful retro run'n'gun shooter with some incredible pixel art/animation. Core gameplay is a mix of Contra with some gallery shooting elements similar to Cabal/Wild Guns (as you also have to contend with enemies in the 2D background plane).
A beautiful retro run'n'gun shooter with some incredible pixel art/animation. Core gameplay is a mix of Contra with some gallery shooting elements similar to Cabal/Wild Guns (as you also have to contend with enemies in the 2D background plane).
November 30, 2025 at 10:57 AM
..and that's game 44 of 2025 completed - Neon Inferno
A beautiful retro run'n'gun shooter with some incredible pixel art/animation. Core gameplay is a mix of Contra with some gallery shooting elements similar to Cabal/Wild Guns (as you also have to contend with enemies in the 2D background plane).
A beautiful retro run'n'gun shooter with some incredible pixel art/animation. Core gameplay is a mix of Contra with some gallery shooting elements similar to Cabal/Wild Guns (as you also have to contend with enemies in the 2D background plane).
..and that's game 43 of 2025 completed - The Seance of Blake Manor
Easily one of the best detective mystery games I've ever played. It's clever, complex, well written, well acted and has a great time based mechanic that pushes you on without being overly stressful. Go play it and thank me later! 😉
Easily one of the best detective mystery games I've ever played. It's clever, complex, well written, well acted and has a great time based mechanic that pushes you on without being overly stressful. Go play it and thank me later! 😉
November 22, 2025 at 7:20 PM
..and that's game 43 of 2025 completed - The Seance of Blake Manor
Easily one of the best detective mystery games I've ever played. It's clever, complex, well written, well acted and has a great time based mechanic that pushes you on without being overly stressful. Go play it and thank me later! 😉
Easily one of the best detective mystery games I've ever played. It's clever, complex, well written, well acted and has a great time based mechanic that pushes you on without being overly stressful. Go play it and thank me later! 😉
Although we are nearing the end of the year, the deluge of top quality Indie games continues in force!
Got this little lot to keep me busy at the moment. Each one excellent in their own way.
#NeonInferno #TheSeanceOfBlakeManor #MonstersAreComing #Demonschool #IndieGaming
Got this little lot to keep me busy at the moment. Each one excellent in their own way.
#NeonInferno #TheSeanceOfBlakeManor #MonstersAreComing #Demonschool #IndieGaming
November 20, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Although we are nearing the end of the year, the deluge of top quality Indie games continues in force!
Got this little lot to keep me busy at the moment. Each one excellent in their own way.
#NeonInferno #TheSeanceOfBlakeManor #MonstersAreComing #Demonschool #IndieGaming
Got this little lot to keep me busy at the moment. Each one excellent in their own way.
#NeonInferno #TheSeanceOfBlakeManor #MonstersAreComing #Demonschool #IndieGaming
..and that's game 42 of 2025 completed - Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake
A lovingly crafted remake for one of the most enduring JRPG series out there. Really enjoyed the playthrough and the simplicity of it all was actually quite refreshing.
A lovingly crafted remake for one of the most enduring JRPG series out there. Really enjoyed the playthrough and the simplicity of it all was actually quite refreshing.
November 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM
..and that's game 42 of 2025 completed - Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake
A lovingly crafted remake for one of the most enduring JRPG series out there. Really enjoyed the playthrough and the simplicity of it all was actually quite refreshing.
A lovingly crafted remake for one of the most enduring JRPG series out there. Really enjoyed the playthrough and the simplicity of it all was actually quite refreshing.
..and that's game 41 of 2025 completed - Silent Hill F
As expected the weird and surreal Silent Hill formula transitions incredibly well into this 1960's Japanese horror setting. Only let down by some repetition towards the end and a few overly obscure puzzles along the way.
As expected the weird and surreal Silent Hill formula transitions incredibly well into this 1960's Japanese horror setting. Only let down by some repetition towards the end and a few overly obscure puzzles along the way.
November 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
..and that's game 41 of 2025 completed - Silent Hill F
As expected the weird and surreal Silent Hill formula transitions incredibly well into this 1960's Japanese horror setting. Only let down by some repetition towards the end and a few overly obscure puzzles along the way.
As expected the weird and surreal Silent Hill formula transitions incredibly well into this 1960's Japanese horror setting. Only let down by some repetition towards the end and a few overly obscure puzzles along the way.
..and that's game 40 of 2025 completed - Ball x Pit
My recent Rogue-lite/like obsession continues and this one is as addictive as they come. An obscenely simple premise executed incredibly well. I'm just so happy games like this even exist!
My recent Rogue-lite/like obsession continues and this one is as addictive as they come. An obscenely simple premise executed incredibly well. I'm just so happy games like this even exist!
November 4, 2025 at 12:18 PM
..and that's game 40 of 2025 completed - Ball x Pit
My recent Rogue-lite/like obsession continues and this one is as addictive as they come. An obscenely simple premise executed incredibly well. I'm just so happy games like this even exist!
My recent Rogue-lite/like obsession continues and this one is as addictive as they come. An obscenely simple premise executed incredibly well. I'm just so happy games like this even exist!
..and that's game 39 of 2025 completed - Slots & Daggers
A fantastic little Indie mini rougelike. Utterly addictive and insanely cheap. Shares some of the same DNA as the likes of Balatro and Clover Pit but is still very much its own thing.
A fantastic little Indie mini rougelike. Utterly addictive and insanely cheap. Shares some of the same DNA as the likes of Balatro and Clover Pit but is still very much its own thing.
November 1, 2025 at 7:04 PM
..and that's game 39 of 2025 completed - Slots & Daggers
A fantastic little Indie mini rougelike. Utterly addictive and insanely cheap. Shares some of the same DNA as the likes of Balatro and Clover Pit but is still very much its own thing.
A fantastic little Indie mini rougelike. Utterly addictive and insanely cheap. Shares some of the same DNA as the likes of Balatro and Clover Pit but is still very much its own thing.
..and that's game 38 of 2025 completed - Sonic Racing: Crossworlds
Fancied a bit of arcade racing so gave this a try, sadly its really lacking something that made the previous Sonic Racing titles shine. Still stuck with it an golded all GP cups but wont be returning.
Fancied a bit of arcade racing so gave this a try, sadly its really lacking something that made the previous Sonic Racing titles shine. Still stuck with it an golded all GP cups but wont be returning.
November 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
..and that's game 38 of 2025 completed - Sonic Racing: Crossworlds
Fancied a bit of arcade racing so gave this a try, sadly its really lacking something that made the previous Sonic Racing titles shine. Still stuck with it an golded all GP cups but wont be returning.
Fancied a bit of arcade racing so gave this a try, sadly its really lacking something that made the previous Sonic Racing titles shine. Still stuck with it an golded all GP cups but wont be returning.
..and that's game 37 of 2025 completed - Absolum
Dotemu really are becoming the masters of this genre. This time seamlessly blending their Streets of Rage 4 gameplay to a perfect D&D/Fantasy rogue-lite setting.
Such a great year for Indies & this is another that sits way up the top of the list.
Dotemu really are becoming the masters of this genre. This time seamlessly blending their Streets of Rage 4 gameplay to a perfect D&D/Fantasy rogue-lite setting.
Such a great year for Indies & this is another that sits way up the top of the list.
October 21, 2025 at 9:18 AM
..and that's game 37 of 2025 completed - Absolum
Dotemu really are becoming the masters of this genre. This time seamlessly blending their Streets of Rage 4 gameplay to a perfect D&D/Fantasy rogue-lite setting.
Such a great year for Indies & this is another that sits way up the top of the list.
Dotemu really are becoming the masters of this genre. This time seamlessly blending their Streets of Rage 4 gameplay to a perfect D&D/Fantasy rogue-lite setting.
Such a great year for Indies & this is another that sits way up the top of the list.
..and that's game 36 of 2025 completed - Hades 2
Rolled credits after 18 successful runs and could still quite happily keep playing. Once it gets it's hooks into you it's all consuming, and all that time in early access definitely paid off.
Death to Chronos!
Rolled credits after 18 successful runs and could still quite happily keep playing. Once it gets it's hooks into you it's all consuming, and all that time in early access definitely paid off.
Death to Chronos!
October 17, 2025 at 11:14 PM
..and that's game 36 of 2025 completed - Hades 2
Rolled credits after 18 successful runs and could still quite happily keep playing. Once it gets it's hooks into you it's all consuming, and all that time in early access definitely paid off.
Death to Chronos!
Rolled credits after 18 successful runs and could still quite happily keep playing. Once it gets it's hooks into you it's all consuming, and all that time in early access definitely paid off.
Death to Chronos!
..and that's game 35 of 2025 completed - Hollow Knight Silksong
One of the toughest and most rewarding games I've finished in years. Impeccable visuals, level design and lore building all help set this game up as the true Dark Souls of the Metroidvania genre.
One of the toughest and most rewarding games I've finished in years. Impeccable visuals, level design and lore building all help set this game up as the true Dark Souls of the Metroidvania genre.
September 28, 2025 at 10:12 AM
..and that's game 35 of 2025 completed - Hollow Knight Silksong
One of the toughest and most rewarding games I've finished in years. Impeccable visuals, level design and lore building all help set this game up as the true Dark Souls of the Metroidvania genre.
One of the toughest and most rewarding games I've finished in years. Impeccable visuals, level design and lore building all help set this game up as the true Dark Souls of the Metroidvania genre.