Game 56: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Probably one of the most agonizing games for me this year. I easily prefered the first game and i only disliked this the more i played.
Aside from some character designs and some music, there wasn't much i liked about this game, so i'd prob give it between 5.5-7/10
Probably one of the most agonizing games for me this year. I easily prefered the first game and i only disliked this the more i played.
Aside from some character designs and some music, there wasn't much i liked about this game, so i'd prob give it between 5.5-7/10
December 9, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Game 56: Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Probably one of the most agonizing games for me this year. I easily prefered the first game and i only disliked this the more i played.
Aside from some character designs and some music, there wasn't much i liked about this game, so i'd prob give it between 5.5-7/10
Probably one of the most agonizing games for me this year. I easily prefered the first game and i only disliked this the more i played.
Aside from some character designs and some music, there wasn't much i liked about this game, so i'd prob give it between 5.5-7/10
Game 55: Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge
Weirdly enough, it felt the clunkiest of the first three games. Its inability to focus on a single target during combat constantly got me killed and infuriated me. I think the inputs were fairly unresponsive, as putting in combos regularly didn't work too.
Weirdly enough, it felt the clunkiest of the first three games. Its inability to focus on a single target during combat constantly got me killed and infuriated me. I think the inputs were fairly unresponsive, as putting in combos regularly didn't work too.
October 27, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Game 55: Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge
Weirdly enough, it felt the clunkiest of the first three games. Its inability to focus on a single target during combat constantly got me killed and infuriated me. I think the inputs were fairly unresponsive, as putting in combos regularly didn't work too.
Weirdly enough, it felt the clunkiest of the first three games. Its inability to focus on a single target during combat constantly got me killed and infuriated me. I think the inputs were fairly unresponsive, as putting in combos regularly didn't work too.
Game 54: Halo Wars 2
I absolutely loved the first Halo Wars and i still really like this one as well. My only big gripe is that i I wish it had more cutscenes, but gameplay-wise it felt more on par with the standard RTS than the first game.
Flamethrowers still seem to suck though, i think. 😅
I absolutely loved the first Halo Wars and i still really like this one as well. My only big gripe is that i I wish it had more cutscenes, but gameplay-wise it felt more on par with the standard RTS than the first game.
Flamethrowers still seem to suck though, i think. 😅
October 26, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Game 54: Halo Wars 2
I absolutely loved the first Halo Wars and i still really like this one as well. My only big gripe is that i I wish it had more cutscenes, but gameplay-wise it felt more on par with the standard RTS than the first game.
Flamethrowers still seem to suck though, i think. 😅
I absolutely loved the first Halo Wars and i still really like this one as well. My only big gripe is that i I wish it had more cutscenes, but gameplay-wise it felt more on par with the standard RTS than the first game.
Flamethrowers still seem to suck though, i think. 😅
Game 53: Halo Infinite
I can't say it was a terrible game, but it's just not that memorable and i think it has a lot of flaws in its design, but i do think its sequel has potential if they can do it right.
I wish MP customization was unlocked thru progession and not 90% thru paid bundles.
I can't say it was a terrible game, but it's just not that memorable and i think it has a lot of flaws in its design, but i do think its sequel has potential if they can do it right.
I wish MP customization was unlocked thru progession and not 90% thru paid bundles.
October 20, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Game 53: Halo Infinite
I can't say it was a terrible game, but it's just not that memorable and i think it has a lot of flaws in its design, but i do think its sequel has potential if they can do it right.
I wish MP customization was unlocked thru progession and not 90% thru paid bundles.
I can't say it was a terrible game, but it's just not that memorable and i think it has a lot of flaws in its design, but i do think its sequel has potential if they can do it right.
I wish MP customization was unlocked thru progession and not 90% thru paid bundles.
Game 52: Super Monkey Ball 2
I probably played part or most of this one through a future game, but never played it on the gamecube before. Quite a bit harder than i expected, especially with 1-3 levels in each of the last 4-5 worlds. Definitely got hands.
Story a bit outlandish and quirky though.
I probably played part or most of this one through a future game, but never played it on the gamecube before. Quite a bit harder than i expected, especially with 1-3 levels in each of the last 4-5 worlds. Definitely got hands.
Story a bit outlandish and quirky though.
October 18, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Game 52: Super Monkey Ball 2
I probably played part or most of this one through a future game, but never played it on the gamecube before. Quite a bit harder than i expected, especially with 1-3 levels in each of the last 4-5 worlds. Definitely got hands.
Story a bit outlandish and quirky though.
I probably played part or most of this one through a future game, but never played it on the gamecube before. Quite a bit harder than i expected, especially with 1-3 levels in each of the last 4-5 worlds. Definitely got hands.
Story a bit outlandish and quirky though.
Game 51: The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
Overally, I enjoyed the game but i'd probably put it lower on my tier list for the series. While at first a neat experience, the overworld sailing got a bit stale, so i ended up skipping 5 heart containers.
I did like the graphics and ending in particular.
Overally, I enjoyed the game but i'd probably put it lower on my tier list for the series. While at first a neat experience, the overworld sailing got a bit stale, so i ended up skipping 5 heart containers.
I did like the graphics and ending in particular.
October 15, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Game 51: The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
Overally, I enjoyed the game but i'd probably put it lower on my tier list for the series. While at first a neat experience, the overworld sailing got a bit stale, so i ended up skipping 5 heart containers.
I did like the graphics and ending in particular.
Overally, I enjoyed the game but i'd probably put it lower on my tier list for the series. While at first a neat experience, the overworld sailing got a bit stale, so i ended up skipping 5 heart containers.
I did like the graphics and ending in particular.
Game 50: Metroid Prime
Originally played years ago but never beat so gave it another shot. Really enjoyed it. Some say the controls aren't great but my only real complaint is the camera sensitivity, though there were instances where the camera itself was clunky with close-range targets.
Originally played years ago but never beat so gave it another shot. Really enjoyed it. Some say the controls aren't great but my only real complaint is the camera sensitivity, though there were instances where the camera itself was clunky with close-range targets.
September 30, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Game 50: Metroid Prime
Originally played years ago but never beat so gave it another shot. Really enjoyed it. Some say the controls aren't great but my only real complaint is the camera sensitivity, though there were instances where the camera itself was clunky with close-range targets.
Originally played years ago but never beat so gave it another shot. Really enjoyed it. Some say the controls aren't great but my only real complaint is the camera sensitivity, though there were instances where the camera itself was clunky with close-range targets.
Game 49: Hollow Knight
Looks and sounds good but controlled horribly for me. Probably the most unreliable controls i've had in a metroidvania and i've played the original metroid running below 30 fps on an emulator. Got 98% completion and considering my experience, i don't really expect to return.
Looks and sounds good but controlled horribly for me. Probably the most unreliable controls i've had in a metroidvania and i've played the original metroid running below 30 fps on an emulator. Got 98% completion and considering my experience, i don't really expect to return.
September 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Game 49: Hollow Knight
Looks and sounds good but controlled horribly for me. Probably the most unreliable controls i've had in a metroidvania and i've played the original metroid running below 30 fps on an emulator. Got 98% completion and considering my experience, i don't really expect to return.
Looks and sounds good but controlled horribly for me. Probably the most unreliable controls i've had in a metroidvania and i've played the original metroid running below 30 fps on an emulator. Got 98% completion and considering my experience, i don't really expect to return.
Game 48: Persona Q
A decent game that is completely and utterly betrayed by the final boss fight. Uses every single annoying JRPG mechanic in one fight.
Back to back bosses with a drawn out phase 1 (rapidly regen body parts protecting weak spot) and instant death countdown on phase 2.
A decent game that is completely and utterly betrayed by the final boss fight. Uses every single annoying JRPG mechanic in one fight.
Back to back bosses with a drawn out phase 1 (rapidly regen body parts protecting weak spot) and instant death countdown on phase 2.
September 14, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Game 48: Persona Q
A decent game that is completely and utterly betrayed by the final boss fight. Uses every single annoying JRPG mechanic in one fight.
Back to back bosses with a drawn out phase 1 (rapidly regen body parts protecting weak spot) and instant death countdown on phase 2.
A decent game that is completely and utterly betrayed by the final boss fight. Uses every single annoying JRPG mechanic in one fight.
Back to back bosses with a drawn out phase 1 (rapidly regen body parts protecting weak spot) and instant death countdown on phase 2.
Game 47: Wuchang: Fallen Feathers
Though i did 100%, i thought the game was only alright, not spectacular like Lies of P was.
It's an interesting soulslike for sure but i felt like there were a lot of underlying issues in the combat balancing and enemy behavior and it kinda just compunded each NG+
Though i did 100%, i thought the game was only alright, not spectacular like Lies of P was.
It's an interesting soulslike for sure but i felt like there were a lot of underlying issues in the combat balancing and enemy behavior and it kinda just compunded each NG+
September 10, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Game 47: Wuchang: Fallen Feathers
Though i did 100%, i thought the game was only alright, not spectacular like Lies of P was.
It's an interesting soulslike for sure but i felt like there were a lot of underlying issues in the combat balancing and enemy behavior and it kinda just compunded each NG+
Though i did 100%, i thought the game was only alright, not spectacular like Lies of P was.
It's an interesting soulslike for sure but i felt like there were a lot of underlying issues in the combat balancing and enemy behavior and it kinda just compunded each NG+
Game 46: Metaphor Refantazio
Fun game, wasn't sure i'd like it but i ended up enjoying it enough to 100%. I don't like it as much as Persona 3, though i did find the characters engaging.
I can definitely see a planned sequel, though i don't know if that's planned or not.
Fun game, wasn't sure i'd like it but i ended up enjoying it enough to 100%. I don't like it as much as Persona 3, though i did find the characters engaging.
I can definitely see a planned sequel, though i don't know if that's planned or not.
August 19, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Game 46: Metaphor Refantazio
Fun game, wasn't sure i'd like it but i ended up enjoying it enough to 100%. I don't like it as much as Persona 3, though i did find the characters engaging.
I can definitely see a planned sequel, though i don't know if that's planned or not.
Fun game, wasn't sure i'd like it but i ended up enjoying it enough to 100%. I don't like it as much as Persona 3, though i did find the characters engaging.
I can definitely see a planned sequel, though i don't know if that's planned or not.
Game 45: RoboCop: Rogue City
As someone who's never seen the movies, the complaints that the plot is dull or derivative fly over my head. Honestly thought this was a really cool and fun game. If the first move has a similar tone, i might watch it. Thought the robocop oneliners were kinda funny.
As someone who's never seen the movies, the complaints that the plot is dull or derivative fly over my head. Honestly thought this was a really cool and fun game. If the first move has a similar tone, i might watch it. Thought the robocop oneliners were kinda funny.
July 23, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Game 45: RoboCop: Rogue City
As someone who's never seen the movies, the complaints that the plot is dull or derivative fly over my head. Honestly thought this was a really cool and fun game. If the first move has a similar tone, i might watch it. Thought the robocop oneliners were kinda funny.
As someone who's never seen the movies, the complaints that the plot is dull or derivative fly over my head. Honestly thought this was a really cool and fun game. If the first move has a similar tone, i might watch it. Thought the robocop oneliners were kinda funny.
Game 44: Stalker 2
Super fun and gorgeous game. Took just around 190-200 hrs for me to finish.
I do think the game economy is pretty rough, but it's still pretty doable. Combat was fun and difficult, and never really had an issue with bullet sponges.
I did not like the bosses too much though.
Super fun and gorgeous game. Took just around 190-200 hrs for me to finish.
I do think the game economy is pretty rough, but it's still pretty doable. Combat was fun and difficult, and never really had an issue with bullet sponges.
I did not like the bosses too much though.
July 21, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Game 44: Stalker 2
Super fun and gorgeous game. Took just around 190-200 hrs for me to finish.
I do think the game economy is pretty rough, but it's still pretty doable. Combat was fun and difficult, and never really had an issue with bullet sponges.
I did not like the bosses too much though.
Super fun and gorgeous game. Took just around 190-200 hrs for me to finish.
I do think the game economy is pretty rough, but it's still pretty doable. Combat was fun and difficult, and never really had an issue with bullet sponges.
I did not like the bosses too much though.
Game 43: Call of Duty 3
Easily my least favorite world war 2 COD. Was made in 8 months and it's pretty rough mechanically. Environmental hitboxes and dialogue echoing are probably the biggest areas of roughness in the game.
I can tell Treyarch used some of the same code in WaW...grenade spam.
Easily my least favorite world war 2 COD. Was made in 8 months and it's pretty rough mechanically. Environmental hitboxes and dialogue echoing are probably the biggest areas of roughness in the game.
I can tell Treyarch used some of the same code in WaW...grenade spam.
July 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Game 43: Call of Duty 3
Easily my least favorite world war 2 COD. Was made in 8 months and it's pretty rough mechanically. Environmental hitboxes and dialogue echoing are probably the biggest areas of roughness in the game.
I can tell Treyarch used some of the same code in WaW...grenade spam.
Easily my least favorite world war 2 COD. Was made in 8 months and it's pretty rough mechanically. Environmental hitboxes and dialogue echoing are probably the biggest areas of roughness in the game.
I can tell Treyarch used some of the same code in WaW...grenade spam.
Game 42: Call of Duty: WW2
I thought it was a good, albeit quick campaign. prob could have used another mission or two towards the end. I liked how it brought back the health kit system from the original call of duty. Multiplayer is still fun, but more frustrating than i remembered. Zombies gud too
I thought it was a good, albeit quick campaign. prob could have used another mission or two towards the end. I liked how it brought back the health kit system from the original call of duty. Multiplayer is still fun, but more frustrating than i remembered. Zombies gud too
July 8, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Game 42: Call of Duty: WW2
I thought it was a good, albeit quick campaign. prob could have used another mission or two towards the end. I liked how it brought back the health kit system from the original call of duty. Multiplayer is still fun, but more frustrating than i remembered. Zombies gud too
I thought it was a good, albeit quick campaign. prob could have used another mission or two towards the end. I liked how it brought back the health kit system from the original call of duty. Multiplayer is still fun, but more frustrating than i remembered. Zombies gud too
Game 41: FBC Firebreak
Honestly, i really liked it. I think the core gameplay is very solid and it looks and sounds good.
I do think it could benefit from another class or two and another couple maps. Playing via matchmaking, i mostly got the first mission, though i don't know others' experience.
Honestly, i really liked it. I think the core gameplay is very solid and it looks and sounds good.
I do think it could benefit from another class or two and another couple maps. Playing via matchmaking, i mostly got the first mission, though i don't know others' experience.
June 19, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Game 41: FBC Firebreak
Honestly, i really liked it. I think the core gameplay is very solid and it looks and sounds good.
I do think it could benefit from another class or two and another couple maps. Playing via matchmaking, i mostly got the first mission, though i don't know others' experience.
Honestly, i really liked it. I think the core gameplay is very solid and it looks and sounds good.
I do think it could benefit from another class or two and another couple maps. Playing via matchmaking, i mostly got the first mission, though i don't know others' experience.
Game 40: Pokemon Conquest
Took a little while longer than I was expecting, but finally beat the main story. Simple hybrid of tactics or fire emblem plus pokemon. Generally not too challenging either. There's alot of post-game content that I may or may not get to, depending on my mood.
Took a little while longer than I was expecting, but finally beat the main story. Simple hybrid of tactics or fire emblem plus pokemon. Generally not too challenging either. There's alot of post-game content that I may or may not get to, depending on my mood.
June 16, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Game 40: Pokemon Conquest
Took a little while longer than I was expecting, but finally beat the main story. Simple hybrid of tactics or fire emblem plus pokemon. Generally not too challenging either. There's alot of post-game content that I may or may not get to, depending on my mood.
Took a little while longer than I was expecting, but finally beat the main story. Simple hybrid of tactics or fire emblem plus pokemon. Generally not too challenging either. There's alot of post-game content that I may or may not get to, depending on my mood.
I had the same idea yesterday too 😅
June 15, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I had the same idea yesterday too 😅
Game 39: W40K: Space Marine Mastercrafted
Fun game but also a little frustrating due to minor clunkiness as well as lack of invulnerability during the 5 second long execution sequences. Plus no attack cancelling so you can easily get killed by certain enemies.
Fun game but also a little frustrating due to minor clunkiness as well as lack of invulnerability during the 5 second long execution sequences. Plus no attack cancelling so you can easily get killed by certain enemies.
June 12, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Game 39: W40K: Space Marine Mastercrafted
Fun game but also a little frustrating due to minor clunkiness as well as lack of invulnerability during the 5 second long execution sequences. Plus no attack cancelling so you can easily get killed by certain enemies.
Fun game but also a little frustrating due to minor clunkiness as well as lack of invulnerability during the 5 second long execution sequences. Plus no attack cancelling so you can easily get killed by certain enemies.
Game 38: Dordogne
Short and sweet game. I liked the visual style and the mysterious charm of the story, even if it was on the shorter side. The actions from putting a key in a door to shaking a jar were pretty neat. Not something i've really seen in games and it added a little immersion.
Short and sweet game. I liked the visual style and the mysterious charm of the story, even if it was on the shorter side. The actions from putting a key in a door to shaking a jar were pretty neat. Not something i've really seen in games and it added a little immersion.
June 4, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Game 38: Dordogne
Short and sweet game. I liked the visual style and the mysterious charm of the story, even if it was on the shorter side. The actions from putting a key in a door to shaking a jar were pretty neat. Not something i've really seen in games and it added a little immersion.
Short and sweet game. I liked the visual style and the mysterious charm of the story, even if it was on the shorter side. The actions from putting a key in a door to shaking a jar were pretty neat. Not something i've really seen in games and it added a little immersion.
Game 37: LEGO Pirates of the Carribean (3DS)
I had a pretty fun time with this one. First LEGO game i've played in a while and thought it was pretty good. Though it felt slightly repetitive in spots, i thought the game itself was enjoyable to play. I did learn that i had some of the films mixed up
I had a pretty fun time with this one. First LEGO game i've played in a while and thought it was pretty good. Though it felt slightly repetitive in spots, i thought the game itself was enjoyable to play. I did learn that i had some of the films mixed up
June 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Game 37: LEGO Pirates of the Carribean (3DS)
I had a pretty fun time with this one. First LEGO game i've played in a while and thought it was pretty good. Though it felt slightly repetitive in spots, i thought the game itself was enjoyable to play. I did learn that i had some of the films mixed up
I had a pretty fun time with this one. First LEGO game i've played in a while and thought it was pretty good. Though it felt slightly repetitive in spots, i thought the game itself was enjoyable to play. I did learn that i had some of the films mixed up
Game 36: Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity
I remember not liking this one very much back in the day and replaying it reminded me of why i didn't like it. Can only do one quest a day as opposed to one quest a floor in yhe previous ones. Plus,it forces you through the story unlike the others
I remember not liking this one very much back in the day and replaying it reminded me of why i didn't like it. Can only do one quest a day as opposed to one quest a floor in yhe previous ones. Plus,it forces you through the story unlike the others
May 30, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Game 36: Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity
I remember not liking this one very much back in the day and replaying it reminded me of why i didn't like it. Can only do one quest a day as opposed to one quest a floor in yhe previous ones. Plus,it forces you through the story unlike the others
I remember not liking this one very much back in the day and replaying it reminded me of why i didn't like it. Can only do one quest a day as opposed to one quest a floor in yhe previous ones. Plus,it forces you through the story unlike the others
Game 35: Doom 2016
Pretty good game, thought feels slow, especially comin off of Dark Ages and a little Doom 1. Got to see the glory kill system again after most of it was gone in Dark Ages, but the minimal traversal abilities really makes a noticeable shift in pace in retrospect.
Pretty good game, thought feels slow, especially comin off of Dark Ages and a little Doom 1. Got to see the glory kill system again after most of it was gone in Dark Ages, but the minimal traversal abilities really makes a noticeable shift in pace in retrospect.
May 27, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Game 35: Doom 2016
Pretty good game, thought feels slow, especially comin off of Dark Ages and a little Doom 1. Got to see the glory kill system again after most of it was gone in Dark Ages, but the minimal traversal abilities really makes a noticeable shift in pace in retrospect.
Pretty good game, thought feels slow, especially comin off of Dark Ages and a little Doom 1. Got to see the glory kill system again after most of it was gone in Dark Ages, but the minimal traversal abilities really makes a noticeable shift in pace in retrospect.
Game 34: Aliens Infestation
While i do wish it could bave been fleshed out more and some boss fights and UI reworked, it was still largely a fun experience. Somewhat challenging, but also somewhat short. Def give it an 8/10 or so.
Maybe some day we will get another Aliens metroidvania. 😥
While i do wish it could bave been fleshed out more and some boss fights and UI reworked, it was still largely a fun experience. Somewhat challenging, but also somewhat short. Def give it an 8/10 or so.
Maybe some day we will get another Aliens metroidvania. 😥
May 26, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Game 34: Aliens Infestation
While i do wish it could bave been fleshed out more and some boss fights and UI reworked, it was still largely a fun experience. Somewhat challenging, but also somewhat short. Def give it an 8/10 or so.
Maybe some day we will get another Aliens metroidvania. 😥
While i do wish it could bave been fleshed out more and some boss fights and UI reworked, it was still largely a fun experience. Somewhat challenging, but also somewhat short. Def give it an 8/10 or so.
Maybe some day we will get another Aliens metroidvania. 😥
Game 33: Metroid: Samus Returns
The game looked really good. An awful lot of controls that border on burdensome in some spots imo, but it was still really fun to play.
Personally, i enjoyed the lack of shinespark because it made getting 100% a lot more possible for me.
Overall a really good game
The game looked really good. An awful lot of controls that border on burdensome in some spots imo, but it was still really fun to play.
Personally, i enjoyed the lack of shinespark because it made getting 100% a lot more possible for me.
Overall a really good game
May 21, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Game 33: Metroid: Samus Returns
The game looked really good. An awful lot of controls that border on burdensome in some spots imo, but it was still really fun to play.
Personally, i enjoyed the lack of shinespark because it made getting 100% a lot more possible for me.
Overall a really good game
The game looked really good. An awful lot of controls that border on burdensome in some spots imo, but it was still really fun to play.
Personally, i enjoyed the lack of shinespark because it made getting 100% a lot more possible for me.
Overall a really good game