OH SHIT - I totally screwed this video up. Metroid Dread was on my list lol it's pretty much my #1 or #2 pick. I HAD ONE FREAKIN JOB lol this is why you don't rush
I was about to say, what about dread??? This year I really liked : - Metroid Dread - Ender lilies : quietus of the knights - Astalon : tears of the earth - Death's Door - Skul : the hero slayer - Aeterna noctis
@@kremesauce about 15-20 hours but there are choices in the game that take you along different routes in the story. I found out after finishing the game I missed a few boss fights so am I going to replay it soon
This year I decided to go back through the catalogue and find the games I missed from the past 4/5 years as there was some spaces in the year to go back. Finally went through Mad Max and wow it’s definitely underrated!! Replayed spider-man ps4 for no way home. Finally got into Dying Light after so long and now about to restart the Batman Arkham collection in anticipation for The Batman!! Nice going back
@@traceyrinaldi4759 I’m absolutely loving it! Deserved of its recent cult status as well as the sequel next year! Definitely gone further on my most anticipated list !
@@WeavZ805 Yeah Dying Light hit me like a brick to the face when I picked up the platinum edition for 10 bucks. DL2 went from no hype from me to my most anticipated game of next year.
After the blow from Cyberpunk I decided to go and play The Witcher III again. (Got it a couple of years ago, but my laptop wasn't powerful enough to run it properly so I stopped playing like 10 hours in) Happy to report it's as good as everyone says it is. I needed that after feeling the utter disappointment of Cyberpunk.
Bought Ghost of Tsushima Directors Cut as my first PS5 game and have been playing it all year. It's my first RPG ever really and I've 100%'d it and put in 120+ hours. It's the first video game that has made me understand what's so special about playing a good game by yourself.
Definitely in my top 3 favorite games of all time. I picked it up and couldn't put it down and it's the only game I can recall that I've ever platinumed. Waiting for it to port to PC to play the directors cut which has been really difficult as I've been itching to play it again.
@@sobsbot Not really. A real RPG implies you get to have story changing choices hence playing a certain "role". Still I really hope they release it on pc, it's a really good game.
Death's Door was such a pleasant surprise for me this year. In a world where so many games get bigger, and free time seems to get shorter, Death's Door drops in at a perfectly paced 10-12 hour action/adventure full of charm, great music, engaging combat, and what I thought was a perfect balance of challenge, all for an affordable indie price. Its an easy recommendation if you just want a classically great "i just want to play a good video game" kind of game.
I actually just downloaded it and will start it when I get off work. Heard nothing but good things about it. Been looking for a game where I can just sit down and play for a while now and this game sounds right up my alley
I'm the same man. I'm a long time gamer from the Sega/Nintendo days, through til now, but over the years you just can't play as much with work and life in general. So, I'm happy to pick up a great single player game, that's 10-12hrs. Guardians Of The Galaxy fits the bill pretty well too.
I'm legit addicted to Hitman 3. Still playing it daily tryin to get silent assassin rank on every mission. And there's an expansion coming for new missions, gear etc.
Honestly SUCH a good series. Fell in love w 0 a few years back and have played thru em all since. Almost every one of em FIREEEEE. If you’ve already played thru 3 you’ve been thru the worst of it already.
RETURNAL on PS5 was my favorite by far this year! It may be bc it was my first Rogue-like game Ive ever played. But the gameplay, the implementation of the Dual Sense controller, the bosses and level design of each Biome was chef's kiss for me!
I agree with Ratchet and Clank being up there with being considered one of the best games of 2021. This is a game that I have a lot fun playing and everytime I comeback to play enjoy every minute of the experience. Also, as of right now i'm trying to 100 % the game and get the platinum trophy.
I’m like 220hrs into Forza Horizon 5… it’s barely been out a month. I’m not even a big racing game guy. But I’m completely addicted. Plus after my recent OCD diagnoses it’s one of the few things that totally distracted. Great list tho keep up the content!
I actually picked up No Man's Sky this year and have been having a surprisingly good time with it. It's come a long way since it's launch and it's the perfect blend of immersion and casual and I love it
Same here, bought it at launch but got rid of it 2 weeks in. Finally downloaded it again this year and it's been pretty sweet. Got a good 40 hours in, and now I hop in every now and then to just peruse around and relax.
Oh boy, got quite a list. Hitman 3, Valheim, Huniepop 2 (I know I know, but it's genuinely fun), Mr. Prepper, Yakuza Like a Dragon (I know it's from last year but had a great time), Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters 1-4, Chernobylite, Road 96, The Ascent, Powerwash Sim, Deathloop, Alan Wake Remastered, Mass Effect Legendary Trilogy, Guardians of the Galaxy, RE Village, Exo One, Last Stand Aftermath. Just so many damn good games all around. Started streaming this year, too, so that's been a great experience with quite a few of these.
9-5 jobs are over-rated, college degrees, eating 3 course meals, or going outside for a walk/jog/bike ride... Oh ! Sorry, might seem like I'm trolling. In any case, keep some protein shakes near by in a cooler... Then there is always Door Dash and Grub Hub... lol
Just bought The Artful Escape on the Steam Winter Sale because of your recommendation, Jake. Looks like a great all round experience as you said. Thank you for your continued passion about games, you are always a joy to watch.
I think Kena deserves so much more love than it has been getting. It was emotional, it was beautiful and it was a good old fun single player experience. Had me hooked straight through
I just picked up it takes two . I got it to play with my wife but she's not really into games. I ended up playing 95% of the game with my 4 year old daughter. Sure there was some frustrating parts (again playing with a 4 year old) but she pulled through and we finished the game together. We really enjoyed the game and had a ton of fun. This is the first time I was able to sit down and actually play a game with my daughter instead of just helping her in a game that she's stuck on. .
Halo: Combat Evolved. I played it at last days of December because of it's 20th anniversary. I had so much fun with it except what you know, the library.
Kena: Bridge Of Spirits was my goty and one of my favorite games of all time. I absolutely loved everything about it, it was such a breath of fresh air, and I can't wait to see what Ember Lab does next. It Takes Two takes was my second favorite game of the year. It's honestly so nice and fresh having smaller games and studios be my top games. The indies killed it tyud this year. Have a wonderful holidays with your family Jake!
I’ve spent this year catching up on games, I played Control, God of War, Death Stranding and Ghost of Tsushima. Also got a switch lite and played Breath of The Wild for the first time. I was so desperate to play them, may sound so weird but feels like I can look forward to new games now and not feel like I need to tick old ones off. Love the videos man always true hero 🙌🙌
Hey Jake, I just wanted to thank you for the years of positivity you've given to a platform that is always in desperate need of it. I'm much more of a movie guy than a video game guy lately, but your enthusiasm and love for everything you talk about is something I've always appreciated. I want to make an effort to play more games next year, so I'm hoping to check out a lot of stuff on this list! Plus, I'm really looking forward to Hogwarts Legacy, Project Eve, and DokeV (hopefully) dropping next year. Cheers and happy holidays!
Played resident evil 7 as my first resident evil game this year and made me love how horror can be more than just running and hiding, even though you do. Accompanied along with the release of village it was a fun spooky ride that I hadn’t experience before in games. Sekiro was also another big one for me this year even though I never finished. Papers please was an stressful and crowded ride that I would hop on again. And finally halo Infinite, I played halo growing up and felt great to go back to that even feeling competitive multiplayer. and forza horizon 5 that made me fall in love with racing games again. Thanks Jake for doing what you do, really like hearing your perspective on games and the gaming world as a whole. Looking forward to next year! Cheers
My top 5 games this year were 1) Death’s Door 2) Metroid Dread 3) Resident Evil Village 4) 12 Minutes 5) Little Nightmares 2 Also kinda an honourable mention to Bowser’s Fury. Since it wasn’t a full game. But it was a really cool look into the future of Mario games. That artful escape game you talked about seems right up my alley and I’ve never heard of it! So definitely gonna check that one out. Merry Christmas, Jake!
I absolutely loved the Hitman Trilogy. The only thing that takes it down a couple of notches for me is the fact that the progression is tied to online connection. Hopefully one day they will patch that out.
Oh man, I didn't get to play a lot of new games this year, but I think I did one better. I played: >Metal Gear Solid Twin Snakes, 2 and 4 and for the first time >Final Fantasy 10, 12, 13 and 15 for the first time >Yakuza 1, 2, 3 for the first time >Dark souls 2 for the first time, the last Souls-like Fromsoft game I played in the series, but it's the first one that finally made the series click! That being said Disco Elysium The Final Cut is gotta be the most memorable game I played this year. It's just... perfect in everything it does. Great video! I think you've finally convinced me to get the Guardians of theGalaxy game!
Merry Christmas Jake! I’m a mostly silent fan but I’ve been following you (in a non creepy way) since the PMI days, and it’s so cool to see how you’ve grown so much! You’re the underrated GOAT
I’m so glad it takes two won the game of the year. It’s my game of the year for sure… played with my friend and had such a blast. I’m really a single player campaign kinda gamer but wow this game really made me appreciate coop games
My favorite discovery this year has been Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition). The story, the characters, the world, the voice-acting,... everything about this game blew me away.
I really appreciate Jake, his personality, warmth and passion for games really shines through. 👊🏽 and ❤️ to you dude. Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you and yours.
Warframe really hooked me this year, didn't have have that much fun in a game for a really long time. And a game where i find myself searching for a "how to" video many times which i like. Really like a game who doesn't throw that much information at you so you have to search it up for yourself. Thanks for your video. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you!
I had surgery in August and needed to take it easy for about 7 weeks. During that time I played through Star Wars Squadrons and Jedi Fallen Order. Both were great stories to play through. After Fallen Order, I was itching for another action adventure title. Guardians of the Galaxy came out and I was able to get it half off for Black Friday. I can’t recommend that game enough. Finished it and am itching for more single player games to try out.
Inscryption was my personal goty. I had a blast with some blockbuster titles, RE: Village, Halo Infinite, Gaurdians of the Galaxy, but this game wowed me start to finish. You cannot have this experience outside of the medium of gaming. Even if you’re not a fan of card games give this one a go. It will constantly subvert your expectations.
I was able to pick up Hades on ps5 this year and played the everyloving hell out of it. Never would have thought that kind of game would appeal to me but man it hooked me
Dude if you liked Hades, maybe give Slay the Spire a shot. It's a deckbuilder so it's very different, but they scratch a very similar itch for me personally.
Mass Effect is still my favourite of the trilogy. I LOVE 2 and really like 3, but the first just has a really, REALLY special place in my heart. Possibly my overall favourite single piece of sci-fi, taking inspiration from practically every other piece in existence and meting them all together into this wonderful, magical experience.
I loved the video. I think you need to do this every year from here on out. My only criticism was that in rachet and clank the bullet tracing and combat felt lacking. Everything you said about it was spot on, but if they only improved that element of it they could've made something that really pushed the boundaries on game potential
It really shows it's seams when you modify the difficulty and you can see how they space out how often bullets should be hitting you instead of giving the player more feeling of control and skill
It takes Two is by far my favorite game this year. Gameplay, story, and fun are all there. Just amazing to play with someone while experiencing and solving the game together while delving into the very deep, human story.
Great video Jake!! For someone who had never played the ME trilogy before, the legendary edition was such a great surprise and my personal GOTY. Especially when you don't get these story/character heavy AAA games anymore. Also may be unpopular opinion between orignal fans but ME1 was my favorite of the 3 when it comes to story, world building, choices ya it lacked in gameplay but that was all worth it once I finished the first game and it setup the whole universe.
Tried over cooked 2 for the first time this year (2018 release). This is such a solid game. My gf isnt a gamer but we both fell in love with it. Word of caution though, I'd stop playing when fingers start to get pointed for failure haha. I can only handle the chaos the game offers in small doses but my gf enjoys the high chaotic stimulation and usually is pushing me to keep going, and I'm the gamer!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Jake! Great list your opinions and recommendations in games is always my favorite playing Mass Effect Trilogy first time was really fun. My Goty choices Guardians of the Galaxy or Tales of Arise. Other great games I had fun too was Kena Bridge of Spirits, Nier Replicant, Far Cry 6, RE 8 Village, Judgment and Ys IX Monstrum Nox.
As someone who still cherishes playing Super Metroid as a kid, I loved Metroid Dread. It felt like visiting an old friend who had grown and matured in a surprising and satisfying way. Another game I loved this year, even though it came out last year, was Hades. The complexity of the weapons with the various boons and enhancements, coupled with the roguelike formula of the encounter design just keeps that game fresh.
So surprised you didn't talk about Returnal! To me one of the most, if not the most, original new IP in a while. The sounds, the smooth controls, the graphics, the voice acting....tight!
Games I enjoyed not mentioned in this video: Death’s Door, Metroid Dread, Chicory: a Colourful Tale, Bowser’s Fury, Loop Hero I also played Prey (2017) and it’s DLC Mooncrash for the first time this year and had so much fun with both.
I just finished playing the Halo collection i now am a hugh fan more then i was before. Plus playing through the Bioshock collection was a great experience. Great vid as always Jake! I would love a new Jak and Daxter Game just throwing that out there.
The Nier Replicant remaster was such a pleasant surprise. It was recommended to me by a friend and I really didn't know what to expect, but it ended up being one of my favorite games of all time. Yeah, the quest design and graphics aren't quite up to modern standards, but they did an amazing job modernizing the character models and combat, while adding new content to appease fans of the original. It has one of the greatest and most enigmatic stories I've ever seen in a game, and I still think the remastered version's soundtrack is the greatest soundtrack to any piece of media, period. And that's including games and films lmao. What an amazing and unique game
Physchonauts 2, Halo Infinite, Immortals Fenyx Rising (yeah i know its last year but enjoyed it this year) and Kena Bridge of Spirits were defo my most enjoyed of this year, I really wanna play Ratchet and Clank someday but got no PS haha
Merry Christmas Jake! Your channel is my go to for everything video games, can’t wait for next years games and what you have to say about em! I’m terms of this years new games I was only able to play: Deathloop and Hitman 3. I’ve played these two sooo much and I absolutely love the amount of detail that they had.
I can totally side with you on Mass Effect, I really love the remastered trilogy. The second Mass Effect was my favorite, but after playing the first one with the updated mechanics. The first game takes the cake of being my favorite Mass Effect game from the trilogy.
Surprised and a little saddened to see scarlet nexus wasn't on here. I feel like you mentioned it a few times and thought you really enjoyed. I've been playing it woth the little free time I have and it's been very fun.
Thanks for this video Jake I would appreciate your opinions on games you keep the little hope I have left in single player games as a 26 year old it's really hard to play multiplayer games nowadays but whenever I see you having fun with the game it makes me seem like I'm playing with you so thanks
The three that stuck with me the most this year were Deathloop, Kena, and surprisingly Psychonauts 2, which I checked out because of you guys and I loved it. I thought everything about the game was weird and charming and the writing had me actually fully laughing out loud which almost never happens with games.
So glad that Hitman 3 got some love on this list. I really feel like it got overlooked in the GOTY awards at most outlets. Even the fact that it *COMPLETELY* changes the gameplay by bringing the entire trilogy to VR (shifting from third to first person, meaning you can only see what Agent 47 does - no eyes in the back of your head, no peeking around corners, etc.). It makes you feel like 47 more than ever, and at the same time, had me enjoying playing it as a “loud” game as well (something I never did on the flat screen). Because all the items are physical objects, you can deflect bullets with a frying pan, for example. Or blind fire a big ass weapon around corners and balconies. Running-and-gunning in Hitman in VR felt like a totally new sort of experience and that there’s so much full length AAA tier content across the entire trilogy, all of it playable in VR, makes it one of the best PSVR games out there (even though it wasn’t made for VR from the ground up).
My GOTY and a game I had a blast playing this year. Most people forget it came out this year is Little Nightmares 2. A great game with suspenseful and dread filled moments. The puzzles in it were fun without being over simplified. I would say more, but I'm afraid to get into spoiler territory and don't want to ruin it for others. It had an amazing soundtrack that sounded creepy and somehow beautiful if that makes sense.
I wasn't able to play games for years because I had a shitty laptop and no console. Now with the series S I could finally play games again. My favorite new game was hands down Scarlet Nexus. I had so much fun with the combat, the art style and also really connected with the characters. The best game I played this year since I got the series S was Red Dead Redemption 2. The game got me to tear up twice and I was completely lost in that beautiful yet dangerous world. Another game that really meant a lot to me was the first Judgment. I was like playing a movie!
I’ve been playing from software games all year! Started with demon’s souls remake and then played DS3, DS, blood borne, and now playing ds2. Planning on sekiro next. I must say if you haven’t played these games you really should. I love the worlds from soft create. They are truly art.
Hey Jake, Couple games I liked this year that you didn't mention. Returnal was a surprisingly good roguelike, and one actually in the AAA space, which we don't see that often. The game I ended up playing the most this year was Mini Motorways, which is a fun little puzzle arcade game. Really good if you want a game easy to learn but hard to master.
My favorite game of 2021 and the winner of my *personal* 2021 GOTY is *The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 4 (PC).* This game released on PC/Steam in 2021 and was the PERFECT FINALE for the *Cold Steel* series and it was by far *my most enjoyed game* in 2021! :D
As somebody who recently played all of the R&C games and it’s a huge fan of the franchise , Rift Apart was my favourite game of 2021 and maybe one my favourite games of all time ( next to Ratchet. A crack in Time, Uncharted 4 and GOW 2018 ).
Hit the nail on the head with this list. Mines about the same, I didn’t get to play some of the titles you mentioned (yet), but looking forward to! I’m also all about the old school single player type games. Thanks for putting these videos out and happy holidays!
i didn't play anything from this year but tried bioshock infinte for the first time and i cant talk about it too much cause i may start crying because of how awesome it is
Dragon's Dogma finally clicked for me this year. It's stellar. Mr. X dlc for Streets of Rage 4 is a literal game changer and makes a great game AMAZING. Also Loop Hero is surprisingly compelling.
Tales of arise was a game I loved 🥰! Honestly these open world games are just too big sometimes and I just wanted an awesome story with mostly linear gameplay and Holly this game went way beyond my expectations. Can’t believe I never played a tales game before. It was epic!
Pathfinder wrath of the righteous was a great crpg this year, this game does have some outdated systems like the equipment system but overall the music and the story were great, I highly recommend this game to rpg lover
I love you Jake - I always have your videos on when I’m doing stuff like cooking, eating, doing chores, etc. you’ve got great opinions on games and these videos have great production quality. Thanks man!
Halo Infinite is it for me. The story was great in my opinion, the multiplayer is smooth as hell. Could use more customization options tho, but microtransactions seem to have ruined that. I played lots of League too, but I've been trying to stay away from that lol
the "Big Creature" in GOTG was such a cool story beat. Drax's reaction when they make the decision to go was one of the funniest moments of the game for me lol. Two of my favorite games this year I tried based on your recommendation (Deathloop and GOTG) so thanks! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
It was a little slow for me with video games this year, but honestly, replaying Marvel's Spider-Man when I (finally) got the PS5 was my game of the year. I'd be remiss not to mention Metroid Dread, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart.
I have been playing Jedi fallen order. Absolutely fantastic game. Has all the gaming elements I love. Exploration, platforming, combat, Upgrades, metroidvania exciting boss battles and an excellent star wars story.
Even though it didn’t come out this year my favourite game of 2021 was Spiritfarer. Absolutely amazing and completely addictive. Then also Hollow knight which was incredible. My favourite actual game of 2021 though was Returnal. That game can kick my arse anytime. Happy Christmas and New Year Jake, to you and Amanda. From one Gentleman to another
Guardians of the galaxy is my gotg, the story and writing is incredible. I’ve experienced a lot of deaths in the last couple months so the story really touched me too
My list, and it's a weird one. - Control. I missed this game when it came out, but man, oh man, the world and lore they built is absolutely masterful. It is Remedy at their absolute best, and boy, what an experience, so much more than a game. - Quake remastered. I was born in 94, what can I say. - Returnal. This is odd because I've never played it. I realised early on it wouldn't be for me, so I watched a developer commentary speedrun and I was hooked story, visual and game design-wise. Then I watched a full playthrough and yeah, it might not be the kinda game I'd like "playing", I love everything else about it). - Hitman 3, but really, all 3 of the World of Assassination games. Incredibly tightly designed levels, ai and mission objectives/gameplay systems. It's just perfectly made and after so many years, it's what any Hitman fan could wish for.
Thanks for the time and effort you put into making these videos. I never would have tried the likes of Kena and Little Nightmares 2 without your great reviews, so thanks. Will give It Takes Two a try, I usually play solo / single-player as well, so it could be fun! Also, chopping people's head off after a stressful day at work... I can definitely get on board with that 😈🤣 Wishing you and yours a very Happy Christmas. I appreciate you and your content. Looking forward to more of your (and Gameranx's) awesome videos next year!
RE4 VR was one of my favorites this past year. Its one of VRs best games so far! Also Valheim, still early access but a great entry into the survival crafting coop genre
My favorite game I played this year was Read Dead Redemption 2...I'd say finally(!) but I've never played the first so I didn't know the hype behind it. DANG RDR2 was a freaking masterpiece. My favorite game that came out this year was It Takes Two. My wife and I are about 70% of the way through I think? and it's so much fun. Great game and I'm glad it's seeing the love.
@@liamboehning97 I finished it, but not interested in the online so haven't tried that at all. The game is a masterpiece, so I would still say it's worth getting if you don't mind being dependent on internet. It's so annoying to me, because it might be the best game I've ever played, especially the story and the immersion. Would've played it a second time rn, but I'm in my parents summerhouse for the holidays, so no wi-fi
@@bruhelbruh6293 Oh same, wife and I tried it, she played for like an hour, and it just loses so much of what makes the game awesome. The game is an absolute masterpiece. That is really unfortunate that it can't play offline on PC because yeah unfortunately sometimes you don't don't have it for a couple weeks or something.
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OH SHIT - I totally screwed this video up. Metroid Dread was on my list lol it's pretty much my #1 or #2 pick.
I HAD ONE FREAKIN JOB lol this is why you don't rush
We all make mistakes
Raven Beak is highly disappointed with you, Jake.
@@mark012498 I'm so disappointed I want to kick my own ass
I was about to say, what about dread???
This year I really liked :
- Metroid Dread
- Ender lilies : quietus of the knights
- Astalon : tears of the earth
- Death's Door
- Skul : the hero slayer
- Aeterna noctis
@@JakeBaldino just redo the video and add a little shout out. It's still early man we won't care, lol
Guardians of the Galaxy really surprised me with its quality, such a good game and an incredible story too.
How long is the campaign?
@@kremesauce about 15 hours
I've found the campaign longer , been so good I've loved it up to chapter 11
@@kremesauce about 15-20 hours but there are choices in the game that take you along different routes in the story. I found out after finishing the game I missed a few boss fights so am I going to replay it soon
Ah man i love this game i put in like 15 hours and then accidentally deleted the wrong file smh
Your opinions on games mean everything for me when I pick it up. So I appreciate you bro. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Hell yeah
I swear I was about to comment the same thing.
I will instead like yours.
Merry Christmas to everyone.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well, Felix! thanks for bein here
@@JakeBaldino and I recommend others games that I haven't played just by trusting your opinion because I know our taste on games/movies are close.
Same bro. He’s the best !
This year I decided to go back through the catalogue and find the games I missed from the past 4/5 years as there was some spaces in the year to go back. Finally went through Mad Max and wow it’s definitely underrated!! Replayed spider-man ps4 for no way home. Finally got into Dying Light after so long and now about to restart the Batman Arkham collection in anticipation for The Batman!! Nice going back
I got into dying light a few months ago after missing its original release, seriously what a gem of a game.
@@traceyrinaldi4759 I’m absolutely loving it! Deserved of its recent cult status as well as the sequel next year! Definitely gone further on my most anticipated list !
@@WeavZ805 Yeah Dying Light hit me like a brick to the face when I picked up the platinum edition for 10 bucks. DL2 went from no hype from me to my most anticipated game of next year.
After the blow from Cyberpunk I decided to go and play The Witcher III again.
(Got it a couple of years ago, but my laptop wasn't powerful enough to run it properly so I stopped playing like 10 hours in)
Happy to report it's as good as everyone says it is. I needed that after feeling the utter disappointment of Cyberpunk.
Bought Ghost of Tsushima Directors Cut as my first PS5 game and have been playing it all year. It's my first RPG ever really and I've 100%'d it and put in 120+ hours. It's the first video game that has made me understand what's so special about playing a good game by yourself.
GoT is one of the best games I have ever experienced
not really an RPG
@@Pitman856 Would it not qualify as an action RPG? Honestly dont know
Definitely in my top 3 favorite games of all time. I picked it up and couldn't put it down and it's the only game I can recall that I've ever platinumed. Waiting for it to port to PC to play the directors cut which has been really difficult as I've been itching to play it again.
@@sobsbot
Not really. A real RPG implies you get to have story changing choices hence playing a certain "role". Still I really hope they release it on pc, it's a really good game.
nice
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Death's Door was such a pleasant surprise for me this year. In a world where so many games get bigger, and free time seems to get shorter, Death's Door drops in at a perfectly paced 10-12 hour action/adventure full of charm, great music, engaging combat, and what I thought was a perfect balance of challenge, all for an affordable indie price. Its an easy recommendation if you just want a classically great "i just want to play a good video game" kind of game.
Death’s Door is definitely my game of the year.
I was just about to comment deaths door on here! It was such a fantastic simple game this year
Was about to mention it... It's in my top three this year! Such a simple yet complete game! Really well done!
I actually just downloaded it and will start it when I get off work. Heard nothing but good things about it. Been looking for a game where I can just sit down and play for a while now and this game sounds right up my alley
I'm the same man. I'm a long time gamer from the Sega/Nintendo days, through til now, but over the years you just can't play as much with work and life in general. So, I'm happy to pick up a great single player game, that's 10-12hrs.
Guardians Of The Galaxy fits the bill pretty well too.
I'm legit addicted to Hitman 3. Still playing it daily tryin to get silent assassin rank on every mission. And there's an expansion coming for new missions, gear etc.
Hitman 3 GOTY
Getting silent assassin suit only is incredibly rewarding and challenging
@@mister-pinkman Ikr. I've been going for Silent Assassin suit only the sniper rifle. So satisfying
This year I fall in love with the Yakuza franchise. I've been playing since March when I started with Yakuza zero and now I'm playing Yakuza 5.
Whats your favorite so far? Mine are Y6, Kiwami,Kiwami 2 and Y0.
@@SolidSnake240 I have not yet play Y6. But for me I'm between Y0 or Ykiwami2.
Honestly SUCH a good series. Fell in love w 0 a few years back and have played thru em all since.
Almost every one of em FIREEEEE. If you’ve already played thru 3 you’ve been thru the worst of it already.
You'll be happy with Kiwami 2, Like a Dragon and both Judgements. There are many improvements on gameplay and graphics. 🔥
yh same well not this year but we are 1 of the lucky ones to start with zero instead of the original game.
RETURNAL on PS5 was my favorite by far this year! It may be bc it was my first Rogue-like game Ive ever played. But the gameplay, the implementation of the Dual Sense controller, the bosses and level design of each Biome was chef's kiss for me!
Returnal is also by far my favorite game of the year, and I’m super sad it didn’t get enough recognition.
Almost got that one but got death loop and that game is really fun as well
I got into Metroid this year because of Dread, and it's in my top 10 games of all time now. Kinda crazy, but I just adore that game.
so so good
Jake, you’re one of my favorites. Your passion for video games is amazing! Keep it up bro! Happy Holidays!
I like getting your opinion on things Jake. You just seem appreciate video games in a way not everyone does and it's great to hear.
I agree with Ratchet and Clank being up there with being considered one of the best games of 2021. This is a game that I have a lot fun playing and everytime I comeback to play enjoy every minute of the experience. Also, as of right now i'm trying to 100 % the game and get the platinum trophy.
I’m like 220hrs into Forza Horizon 5… it’s barely been out a month. I’m not even a big racing game guy. But I’m completely addicted. Plus after my recent OCD diagnoses it’s one of the few things that totally distracted. Great list tho keep up the content!
I actually picked up No Man's Sky this year and have been having a surprisingly good time with it. It's come a long way since it's launch and it's the perfect blend of immersion and casual and I love it
Same here, bought it at launch but got rid of it 2 weeks in. Finally downloaded it again this year and it's been pretty sweet.
Got a good 40 hours in, and now I hop in every now and then to just peruse around and relax.
Oh boy, got quite a list.
Hitman 3, Valheim, Huniepop 2 (I know I know, but it's genuinely fun), Mr. Prepper, Yakuza Like a Dragon (I know it's from last year but had a great time), Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters 1-4, Chernobylite, Road 96, The Ascent, Powerwash Sim, Deathloop, Alan Wake Remastered, Mass Effect Legendary Trilogy, Guardians of the Galaxy, RE Village, Exo One, Last Stand Aftermath. Just so many damn good games all around. Started streaming this year, too, so that's been a great experience with quite a few of these.
9-5 jobs are over-rated, college degrees, eating 3 course meals, or going outside for a walk/jog/bike ride...
Oh ! Sorry, might seem like I'm trolling. In any case, keep some protein shakes near by in a cooler...
Then there is always Door Dash and Grub Hub... lol
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Just bought The Artful Escape on the Steam Winter Sale because of your recommendation, Jake. Looks like a great all round experience as you said. Thank you for your continued passion about games, you are always a joy to watch.
I went “balls deep” into Mass Effect as well. Such a blast to play through them again.
I think Kena deserves so much more love than it has been getting. It was emotional, it was beautiful and it was a good old fun single player experience. Had me hooked straight through
It won an award at the game awards at least but I agree it's such a fun game
I just picked up it takes two . I got it to play with my wife but she's not really into games. I ended up playing 95% of the game with my 4 year old daughter. Sure there was some frustrating parts (again playing with a 4 year old) but she pulled through and we finished the game together. We really enjoyed the game and had a ton of fun. This is the first time I was able to sit down and actually play a game with my daughter instead of just helping her in a game that she's stuck on. .
Halo: Combat Evolved. I played it at last days of December because of it's 20th anniversary. I had so much fun with it except what you know, the library.
Kena: Bridge Of Spirits was my goty and one of my favorite games of all time. I absolutely loved everything about it, it was such a breath of fresh air, and I can't wait to see what Ember Lab does next. It Takes Two takes was my second favorite game of the year. It's honestly so nice and fresh having smaller games and studios be my top games. The indies killed it tyud this year. Have a wonderful holidays with your family Jake!
I always enjoy hearing you talk about your passions, and watching your videos makes a tough day better!
I’ve spent this year catching up on games, I played Control, God of War, Death Stranding and Ghost of Tsushima. Also got a switch lite and played Breath of The Wild for the first time. I was so desperate to play them, may sound so weird but feels like I can look forward to new games now and not feel like I need to tick old ones off. Love the videos man always true hero 🙌🙌
Yo man , literally me , did the same god of war great even in 2021 , does not feel like 3 old in ps5 !!
@@namasivayamp5138 so true
Hey Jake, I just wanted to thank you for the years of positivity you've given to a platform that is always in desperate need of it. I'm much more of a movie guy than a video game guy lately, but your enthusiasm and love for everything you talk about is something I've always appreciated. I want to make an effort to play more games next year, so I'm hoping to check out a lot of stuff on this list! Plus, I'm really looking forward to Hogwarts Legacy, Project Eve, and DokeV (hopefully) dropping next year. Cheers and happy holidays!
Thanks for all ur videos this year jake. I watch the weekly gaming new show every Saturday morning and your videos on this channel as soon as I can😁
Played resident evil 7 as my first resident evil game this year and made me love how horror can be more than just running and hiding, even though you do. Accompanied along with the release of village it was a fun spooky ride that I hadn’t experience before in games. Sekiro was also another big one for me this year even though I never finished. Papers please was an stressful and crowded ride that I would hop on again. And finally halo Infinite, I played halo growing up and felt great to go back to that even feeling competitive multiplayer. and forza horizon 5 that made me fall in love with racing games again. Thanks Jake for doing what you do, really like hearing your perspective on games and the gaming world as a whole. Looking forward to next year! Cheers
My top 5 games this year were
1) Death’s Door
2) Metroid Dread
3) Resident Evil Village
4) 12 Minutes
5) Little Nightmares 2
Also kinda an honourable mention to Bowser’s Fury. Since it wasn’t a full game. But it was a really cool look into the future of Mario games.
That artful escape game you talked about seems right up my alley and I’ve never heard of it! So definitely gonna check that one out.
Merry Christmas, Jake!
Do you mean 12 minutes?
@@jasonalv7436 yes! Thanks for noticing that.
I absolutely loved the Hitman Trilogy. The only thing that takes it down a couple of notches for me is the fact that the progression is tied to online connection. Hopefully one day they will patch that out.
Oh man, I didn't get to play a lot of new games this year, but I think I did one better.
I played:
>Metal Gear Solid Twin Snakes, 2 and 4 and for the first time
>Final Fantasy 10, 12, 13 and 15 for the first time
>Yakuza 1, 2, 3 for the first time
>Dark souls 2 for the first time, the last Souls-like Fromsoft game I played in the series, but it's the first one that finally made the series click!
That being said Disco Elysium The Final Cut is gotta be the most memorable game I played this year. It's just... perfect in everything it does.
Great video! I think you've finally convinced me to get the Guardians of theGalaxy game!
Nice roster, my gaming friend !
Merry Christmas Jake! I’m a mostly silent fan but I’ve been following you (in a non creepy way) since the PMI days, and it’s so cool to see how you’ve grown so much! You’re the underrated GOAT
Jake your videos are great man and I appreciate your opinions, they help me decide if I should try a game or not. Thanks man and happy holidays.
cheers, thanks! Have a lovely holiday season my friend!
I’m so glad it takes two won the game of the year. It’s my game of the year for sure… played with my friend and had such a blast. I’m really a single player campaign kinda gamer but wow this game really made me appreciate coop games
My favorite discovery this year has been Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition).
The story, the characters, the world, the voice-acting,... everything about this game blew me away.
I really appreciate Jake, his personality, warmth and passion for games really shines through. 👊🏽 and ❤️ to you dude. Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you and yours.
I played a lot of older games this year and fell in love with divinity original sin 2
Warframe really hooked me this year, didn't have have that much fun in a game for a really long time. And a game where i find myself searching for a "how to" video many times which i like. Really like a game who doesn't throw that much information at you so you have to search it up for yourself.
Thanks for your video. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you!
I had surgery in August and needed to take it easy for about 7 weeks. During that time I played through Star Wars Squadrons and Jedi Fallen Order. Both were great stories to play through. After Fallen Order, I was itching for another action adventure title. Guardians of the Galaxy came out and I was able to get it half off for Black Friday. I can’t recommend that game enough. Finished it and am itching for more single player games to try out.
Played Star Wars Squadrons in VR, really enjoy it. Got it free for PC...
Inscryption was my personal goty. I had a blast with some blockbuster titles, RE: Village, Halo Infinite, Gaurdians of the Galaxy, but this game wowed me start to finish. You cannot have this experience outside of the medium of gaming. Even if you’re not a fan of card games give this one a go. It will constantly subvert your expectations.
I was able to pick up Hades on ps5 this year and played the everyloving hell out of it. Never would have thought that kind of game would appeal to me but man it hooked me
Dude if you liked Hades, maybe give Slay the Spire a shot. It's a deckbuilder so it's very different, but they scratch a very similar itch for me personally.
@@ryanmcadam737 ooo I have been looking for something to scratch that itch, thanks for the recc friend!
Hades I think is just that special kind of game were even if you don't like Rougelites you can still enjoy it
Mass Effect is still my favourite of the trilogy. I LOVE 2 and really like 3, but the first just has a really, REALLY special place in my heart. Possibly my overall favourite single piece of sci-fi, taking inspiration from practically every other piece in existence and meting them all together into this wonderful, magical experience.
I loved the video. I think you need to do this every year from here on out.
My only criticism was that in rachet and clank the bullet tracing and combat felt lacking. Everything you said about it was spot on, but if they only improved that element of it they could've made something that really pushed the boundaries on game potential
It really shows it's seams when you modify the difficulty and you can see how they space out how often bullets should be hitting you instead of giving the player more feeling of control and skill
It takes Two is by far my favorite game this year. Gameplay, story, and fun are all there. Just amazing to play with someone while experiencing and solving the game together while delving into the very deep, human story.
Great video Jake!!
For someone who had never played the ME trilogy before, the legendary edition was such a great surprise and my personal GOTY. Especially when you don't get these story/character heavy AAA games anymore.
Also may be unpopular opinion between orignal fans but ME1 was my favorite of the 3 when it comes to story, world building, choices ya it lacked in gameplay but that was all worth it once I finished the first game and it setup the whole universe.
Tried over cooked 2 for the first time this year (2018 release). This is such a solid game. My gf isnt a gamer but we both fell in love with it. Word of caution though, I'd stop playing when fingers start to get pointed for failure haha. I can only handle the chaos the game offers in small doses but my gf enjoys the high chaotic stimulation and usually is pushing me to keep going, and I'm the gamer!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Jake! Great list your opinions and recommendations in games is always my favorite playing Mass Effect Trilogy first time was really fun. My Goty choices Guardians of the Galaxy or Tales of Arise. Other great games I had fun too was Kena Bridge of Spirits, Nier Replicant, Far Cry 6, RE 8 Village, Judgment and Ys IX Monstrum Nox.
As someone who still cherishes playing Super Metroid as a kid, I loved Metroid Dread. It felt like visiting an old friend who had grown and matured in a surprising and satisfying way.
Another game I loved this year, even though it came out last year, was Hades. The complexity of the weapons with the various boons and enhancements, coupled with the roguelike formula of the encounter design just keeps that game fresh.
So surprised you didn't talk about Returnal! To me one of the most, if not the most, original new IP in a while. The sounds, the smooth controls, the graphics, the voice acting....tight!
Games I enjoyed not mentioned in this video:
Death’s Door, Metroid Dread, Chicory: a Colourful Tale, Bowser’s Fury, Loop Hero
I also played Prey (2017) and it’s DLC Mooncrash for the first time this year and had so much fun with both.
Prey is such a cool game.
Mooncrash is straight up tits dude. Might give it a spin once again.
I just finished playing the Halo collection i now am a hugh fan more then i was before. Plus playing through the Bioshock collection was a great experience. Great vid as always Jake! I would love a new Jak and Daxter Game just throwing that out there.
The Nier Replicant remaster was such a pleasant surprise. It was recommended to me by a friend and I really didn't know what to expect, but it ended up being one of my favorite games of all time. Yeah, the quest design and graphics aren't quite up to modern standards, but they did an amazing job modernizing the character models and combat, while adding new content to appease fans of the original. It has one of the greatest and most enigmatic stories I've ever seen in a game, and I still think the remastered version's soundtrack is the greatest soundtrack to any piece of media, period. And that's including games and films lmao. What an amazing and unique game
Physchonauts 2, Halo Infinite, Immortals Fenyx Rising (yeah i know its last year but enjoyed it this year) and Kena Bridge of Spirits were defo my most enjoyed of this year, I really wanna play Ratchet and Clank someday but got no PS haha
Dude Immortals Fenyx Rising was dope af. I stopped like halfway through I need to go back to it
Merry Christmas Jake! Your channel is my go to for everything video games, can’t wait for next years games and what you have to say about em!
I’m terms of this years new games I was only able to play: Deathloop and Hitman 3. I’ve played these two sooo much and I absolutely love the amount of detail that they had.
I can totally side with you on Mass Effect, I really love the remastered trilogy. The second Mass Effect was my favorite, but after playing the first one with the updated mechanics. The first game takes the cake of being my favorite Mass Effect game from the trilogy.
Surprised and a little saddened to see scarlet nexus wasn't on here. I feel like you mentioned it a few times and thought you really enjoyed. I've been playing it woth the little free time I have and it's been very fun.
it's great!
Thanks for this video Jake I would appreciate your opinions on games you keep the little hope I have left in single player games as a 26 year old it's really hard to play multiplayer games nowadays but whenever I see you having fun with the game it makes me seem like I'm playing with you so thanks
Hey Jake I love the way you talk, you seem like such a down to earth guy. I could listen to you talk about any game for hours
The three that stuck with me the most this year were Deathloop, Kena, and surprisingly Psychonauts 2, which I checked out because of you guys and I loved it. I thought everything about the game was weird and charming and the writing had me actually fully laughing out loud which almost never happens with games.
So glad that Hitman 3 got some love on this list. I really feel like it got overlooked in the GOTY awards at most outlets. Even the fact that it *COMPLETELY* changes the gameplay by bringing the entire trilogy to VR (shifting from third to first person, meaning you can only see what Agent 47 does - no eyes in the back of your head, no peeking around corners, etc.).
It makes you feel like 47 more than ever, and at the same time, had me enjoying playing it as a “loud” game as well (something I never did on the flat screen). Because all the items are physical objects, you can deflect bullets with a frying pan, for example. Or blind fire a big ass weapon around corners and balconies. Running-and-gunning in Hitman in VR felt like a totally new sort of experience and that there’s so much full length AAA tier content across the entire trilogy, all of it playable in VR, makes it one of the best PSVR games out there (even though it wasn’t made for VR from the ground up).
I know I didn’t come out this year, but I just discovered absolver. And it has one of the best combat systems in games.
My GOTY and a game I had a blast playing this year. Most people forget it came out this year is Little Nightmares 2. A great game with suspenseful and dread filled moments. The puzzles in it were fun without being over simplified. I would say more, but I'm afraid to get into spoiler territory and don't want to ruin it for others. It had an amazing soundtrack that sounded creepy and somehow beautiful if that makes sense.
I wasn't able to play games for years because I had a shitty laptop and no console. Now with the series S I could finally play games again. My favorite new game was hands down Scarlet Nexus. I had so much fun with the combat, the art style and also really connected with the characters. The best game I played this year since I got the series S was Red Dead Redemption 2. The game got me to tear up twice and I was completely lost in that beautiful yet dangerous world. Another game that really meant a lot to me was the first Judgment. I was like playing a movie!
Was waiting for this! Happy Holidays, Everyone! 😊
I’ve been playing from software games all year! Started with demon’s souls remake and then played DS3, DS, blood borne, and now playing ds2. Planning on sekiro next. I must say if you haven’t played these games you really should. I love the worlds from soft create. They are truly art.
Bloodborne and Sekiro are the superior games. Elden Ring will blow them all away.
Fun year following you and the boys at Ranx. Looking forward to your insights and thoughts on some of my favorite things in life too.
Hey Jake, Couple games I liked this year that you didn't mention.
Returnal was a surprisingly good roguelike, and one actually in the AAA space, which we don't see that often.
The game I ended up playing the most this year was Mini Motorways, which is a fun little puzzle arcade game. Really good if you want a game easy to learn but hard to master.
Honestly love your videos, they are very genuine. It's good to see someone who's got so much passion for what they do. Stay safe brother!
Your game reviews are the only ones I've seen lately. So thank you very much, Jake! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
i really love how positive you are, most video game channels are salty and come from this negative place, so i truly appreciate what you are doing !
My favorite game of 2021 and the winner of my *personal* 2021 GOTY is *The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 4 (PC).*
This game released on PC/Steam in 2021 and was the PERFECT FINALE for the *Cold Steel* series and it was by far *my most enjoyed game* in 2021! :D
As somebody who recently played all of the R&C games and it’s a huge fan of the franchise , Rift Apart was my favourite game of 2021 and maybe one my favourite games of all time ( next to Ratchet. A crack in Time, Uncharted 4 and GOW 2018 ).
Hit the nail on the head with this list. Mines about the same, I didn’t get to play some of the titles you mentioned (yet), but looking forward to! I’m also all about the old school single player type games. Thanks for putting these videos out and happy holidays!
i didn't play anything from this year but tried bioshock infinte for the first time and i cant talk about it too much cause i may start crying because of how awesome it is
Dragon's Dogma finally clicked for me this year. It's stellar.
Mr. X dlc for Streets of Rage 4 is a literal game changer and makes a great game AMAZING.
Also Loop Hero is surprisingly compelling.
Thanks for a year full of great content Jake! (on both Gameranx and here) Happy holidays!!
Tales of arise was a game I loved 🥰! Honestly these open world games are just too big sometimes and I just wanted an awesome story with mostly linear gameplay and Holly this game went way beyond my expectations. Can’t believe I never played a tales game before. It was epic!
Pathfinder wrath of the righteous was a great crpg this year, this game does have some outdated systems like the equipment system but overall the music and the story were great, I highly recommend this game to rpg lover
Metroid dread has been blowing me away . I feel like it’s gonna be the first Metroidvania that I finish and I might even try a speedrun
I love you Jake - I always have your videos on when I’m doing stuff like cooking, eating, doing chores, etc. you’ve got great opinions on games and these videos have great production quality. Thanks man!
wow, thanks Carter! much appreciated
I didn’t play a lot of games that came out this year
But out of the ones I did Gradians Of The Galaxy is definitely my favorite!
Such an amazing game
Halo Infinite is it for me. The story was great in my opinion, the multiplayer is smooth as hell. Could use more customization options tho, but microtransactions seem to have ruined that. I played lots of League too, but I've been trying to stay away from that lol
the "Big Creature" in GOTG was such a cool story beat. Drax's reaction when they make the decision to go was one of the funniest moments of the game for me lol. Two of my favorite games this year I tried based on your recommendation (Deathloop and GOTG) so thanks! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Love you, Jake. Thank you for being you.
Lol there are definitely dark moments in It Takes Two. My girlfriend and I met the queen elephant today lol
Hitman 3 is SO UNDERRATED, nobody even mentioned it in the GOTY awards
It was a little slow for me with video games this year, but honestly, replaying Marvel's Spider-Man when I (finally) got the PS5 was my game of the year. I'd be remiss not to mention Metroid Dread, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart.
You Jake are the one that got me into watching TH-cam gaming coverage. I'll always support you any that I can
Happy Holidays Jake, thanks for all the work u put in this year. GOAT Activity!
I have been playing Jedi fallen order. Absolutely fantastic game. Has all the gaming elements I love. Exploration, platforming, combat, Upgrades, metroidvania exciting boss battles and an excellent star wars story.
It takes 2 was the game of the year to me as well, and for pretty much the identical reasons. My wife and I had an absolute blast playing that game.
Even though it didn’t come out this year my favourite game of 2021 was Spiritfarer. Absolutely amazing and completely addictive. Then also Hollow knight which was incredible. My favourite actual game of 2021 though was Returnal. That game can kick my arse anytime. Happy Christmas and New Year Jake, to you and Amanda. From one Gentleman to another
Guardians of the galaxy is my gotg, the story and writing is incredible. I’ve experienced a lot of deaths in the last couple months so the story really touched me too
Finally ! LOVE THIS KIND OF VIDEOS
thanks!!
@@JakeBaldino to You My friend !
My list, and it's a weird one.
- Control. I missed this game when it came out, but man, oh man, the world and lore they built is absolutely masterful. It is Remedy at their absolute best, and boy, what an experience, so much more than a game.
- Quake remastered. I was born in 94, what can I say.
- Returnal. This is odd because I've never played it. I realised early on it wouldn't be for me, so I watched a developer commentary speedrun and I was hooked story, visual and game design-wise. Then I watched a full playthrough and yeah, it might not be the kinda game I'd like "playing", I love everything else about it).
- Hitman 3, but really, all 3 of the World of Assassination games. Incredibly tightly designed levels, ai and mission objectives/gameplay systems. It's just perfectly made and after so many years, it's what any Hitman fan could wish for.
Thanks for the time and effort you put into making these videos. I never would have tried the likes of Kena and Little Nightmares 2 without your great reviews, so thanks. Will give It Takes Two a try, I usually play solo / single-player as well, so it could be fun! Also, chopping people's head off after a stressful day at work... I can definitely get on board with that 😈🤣 Wishing you and yours a very Happy Christmas. I appreciate you and your content. Looking forward to more of your (and Gameranx's) awesome videos next year!
RE4 VR was one of my favorites this past year. Its one of VRs best games so far!
Also Valheim, still early access but a great entry into the survival crafting coop genre
Metroid Dread is hands down the best Switch game from 2021
My favorite game I played this year was Read Dead Redemption 2...I'd say finally(!) but I've never played the first so I didn't know the hype behind it. DANG RDR2 was a freaking masterpiece. My favorite game that came out this year was It Takes Two. My wife and I are about 70% of the way through I think? and it's so much fun. Great game and I'm glad it's seeing the love.
You're absolutely right, but I still regret buying it. The single player is online only on pc
@@bruhelbruh6293 Is it?? Ahh that’s actually really lame. How far did you play through it?
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I finished it, but not interested in the online so haven't tried that at all.
The game is a masterpiece, so I would still say it's worth getting if you don't mind being dependent on internet. It's so annoying to me, because it might be the best game I've ever played, especially the story and the immersion.
Would've played it a second time rn, but I'm in my parents summerhouse for the holidays, so no wi-fi
@@bruhelbruh6293 Oh same, wife and I tried it, she played for like an hour, and it just loses so much of what makes the game awesome. The game is an absolute masterpiece. That is really unfortunate that it can't play offline on PC because yeah unfortunately sometimes you don't don't have it for a couple weeks or something.
Thanks for the heads up on The Artful Escape. I wasn't aware of this one, but I tend to like those games that provide a unique experience as well.