Finally I created a perfect blend of Popeye and Donald Duck:

4. The Shadow part of Sonic Generations (PS5)

Really quite fun, liked it a lot, levels were really nicely laid out and had different paths. Plenty of stuff to go back and collect/challenges/score to get.

I'm happy just having played through once though.

Bonus:

I'm not even going to number this one because it's an ongoing commitment.

But I did get this lad on FFXIV after buckling down and gathering for scrips.

3. SONIC x Shadow Generations (PS5)

Sonic story (original game)

I can see why people like this entry, however having not played a sonic game before I think a lot was missed on me.

Pretty fun, and lots of challenges/replayability with ranks and score but I found the end boss hella frustrating.

2. Balatro (Mobile)

Hooo, I really held off on getting this for a while.

I've by no means completed it but have sunk many hours in to it.

I can't really say anything that's not already been said. It's fantastic. 10/10

1. Sea of Stars (Switch)

Technically finished this end of 2024 but I was intending it to take me longer than it did.

Enjoyed it quite a lot, but ultimately feel like story/characters fell flat. Especially at the end.

Still very fun and I enjoyed my time with it. Collectables scratched a itch.