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13. Minishoot' Adventures - 16 hrs 18 min I 100% this game. I never do that. It's incredible. I would not have thought to mash up a 2D Zelda, a metroidvania & a twin stick bullet hell shooter but here we are. This is a one of a kind game. This is a must play indie and an all timer favorite for me.

14. Streets of Rage 4 - 3 hrs Everything I could have wanted from an new entry in one of my favorite beat 'em up series. The art & animations were like a cartoon come to life. The soundtrack was a banger. Gameplay was a blast. A love letter to Streets of Rage fans and I absolutely loved it.

15. fishbowl - 14 hrs 42 min @imissmyfriends.bsky.social have made something special. If you like incredible writing with equal parts heart & hurt then this is for you. Phenomenal story that captures grief, family & friendship like I've never experienced. A must play. Written review coming soon!

16. Dispatch - 8 hrs Easily one of my favorite pieces of superhero media to date. I love the the world, the characters & the storytelling. The dispatching minigame is so much fun. The soundtrack was flawless. Song choices were impeccable. I'm all in on whatever @adhocstudio.com does next.

17. The Beginner's Guide - 1 hr 40 min Having played this before and knowing where it's going doesn't dull the impact it in fact enhances it. On a second playthrough it continues to be a profound, thought provoking & heartbreaking experience. This game is absolutely worth your time.

18. Replaced - 10 hrs 29 min Zero hyperbole when I say this is one for most gorgeous pixel art games I've ever played. A capital "V" vibes game firing on all cylinders & a phenomenal take on the cinematic platformer. Intriguing world. Killer soundtrack. Fun combat & platforming. It is exceptional.

19. Dosa Divas - 8 hrs 59 min Beautiful & heartfelt game about cooking, family & mending hurt. The story & characters were excellent. Design was gorgeous. All the food looked delicious. Marskye soundtrack is flawless. Battle system was fun but felt a bit repetitive by the end. Highly recommend it.

20. Mixtape - 3 hrs First piece of media to dead on strike how I saw the world in high school. I am Stacey. I never left home without my Discman. Every moment had a song & friend a mix. I love the cast, story & song choices. I understand that it won't reach everyone but it reached me & I adore it.

21. Coffee Talk Tokyo - 10 hrs This series gets better with every entry with it's chill vibes & excellent character writing. Slice of life stories mixed with discovering new recipes is always fun. If you are looking for a cozy game where you sling beverages & chat up customers then this is for you.

22. Immortals of Aveum - 20 hrs A flawed game that I'm conflicted on. I loved the characters & world but was bored by the story & writing. I loved the unique take on FPS combat but hated most of the boss fights. Graphically gorgeous. Musically bald. I wanted to love it but mostly just fell short.

23. Mina the Hollower - 20 hrs 11 min Absolutely worth the wait. Engaging story. Satisfying combat. Challenging platforming & bosses. Incredible pixel art. Rewarding exploration. Epic soundtrack. @yachtclubgames.bsky.social continues to astonish & remains one of my favorite studios. Go play it!

24. The Drifter - 9 hrs 12 min Been a minute since I played a point & click adventure game This was great. Loved the pixel art. Writing & voice acting was phenomenal. A great time & a heck of a ride. Shout out to the @playalong.bsky.social crew for putting this on my radar & getting me to play it.

25. Sayonara Wild Hearts - 1 hr 30 min This remains a perfect video game about heartbreak & learning to love yourself again. Ending made me openly weep again. It's a masterful piece of art & remains a favorite. Shout out to @geeksandgrounds.bsky.social for giving me an excuse to revisit it.

26. 007 First Light - 21 hrs As a long time Bond fan I was looking forward to this and it blew me away. It was exactly the kind of globetrotting action adventure I was hoping for. The cast was flawless, the story was was masterful, it played and looked great. I had a blast from start to finish.

27. God of War Ragnarök - 20 hrs 47 min I loved the storytelling. I really enjoyed getting to play as Atreus as well as the new weapon & moves for Kratos. Draupnir Spear FTW. Graphics are fantastic. Epic score. Story is full of fantastic arcs & character moments. I love Kratos and Atreus' journey.

28. Dragon Age II - 44 hrs 5 min It's bittersweet when we finish a game & season for @reignitepod.bsky.social. You will need to listen to the final ep to hear my full thoughts but this, like most BioWare games, is all about the characters & story for me. I love it. Also All Templars Are Bastards.

29. Bubsy 4D - 4 hrs Easily one of the best Bubsy games ever made and a good time for any 3D platformer sickos out there. The movement & momentum is awesome. The stages are a little bare bones but the platforming is fun and challenging too. The controls are solid. It looks & sounds great too!

30. Ultimate Spider-Man - 5 hrs 3 min A fav back when it came out so I figure I'd replay it. It still holds up! Graphically it's sold. Cell shading & comic book panels help. Gameplay & controls are a little imprecise but fun. Great cameos. Fun dialogue & performances. Really glad I replayed it.

31. The Mermaid Mask - 12 hrs 48 min Brilliant. Great cast that are as well written as they are voice acted. Finding clues & chatting with the suspects was so fun. Animation & scene design was jaw-droppingly. Loved the story & was hooked from the moment I stepped on the foredeck of that submarine.

32. Detective Grimoire - 5 hrs It official. I'm obsessed with this series. It obviously shows it's age compared to the newest game it's still a blast to play. The cast of characters & writing were the best part as expected. The soundtrack was flawless. You can see the beginnings here. Loved it.

34. Sonic The Hedgehog - 2 hrs I've played through this game more times than I can count. Recent replay is for this months Retro Quests episode. More platforming focused than the later Genesis games but still a fun time. Looks great. Sounds great. An all timer soundtrack. Still love it.

35. BoxBoy! - 6 hrs 11 min What a delightful game! I love the simplicity of the character designs and stage layouts. The puzzles ramp up & build on new mechanics in a way that makes even a dum dum like me feel pretty clever. Also a great hint system for whenever I got stuck. Highly recommend!

36. Yakuza: Like a Dragon - 65 hrs 51 min I'm so glad @kimchica.bsky.social & @geeksandgrounds.bsky.social gave me a reason to return to this. It remains one of my favs in the franchise & one of my all time favorite RPGs. Great story. Fun combat. It's gorgeous & the OST is wall to wall bangers.