Three Word Review:
It's Not 7.

Final Fantasy VIII is such an unusual game. It has definitely earned it's reputation as being a bit of a narrative mess, but I've grown fonder of it over the years for exactly that reason - it's *not* a traditional narrative. If I were to speculate, the massive success of Final Fantasy VII probably ...

My only thoughts on Forza and their ilk is that I find it terribly boring how these games pretty much exclusively feature supercars... Like, yeah, cool, another Porche or Ferrari... I legitimately want a simulation style racer where all the cars are models I could actually afford. Imagine it - your ...

Some more timestamps to add to the set:

4:50 - Mega Man 11
9:00 - Secret of Mana remake
11:35 - Valkyria Chronicles 4
23:00 - Iconoclasts
1:01:00 - Pokemon Let's Go
01:15:50 - Detective Pikachu

Xs4qGzpkrI4 Here's a phenomenal track from the excellent indie platformer, Iconoclasts. I feel this one really encapsulates what makes this game so special - the experience is a ton of fun, it's got a very hyperactive vibe to it... But where the game really elevates from "really good" to ...

C'est possible. They may have also updated the page once they realized Cross Play existed or something. I'm not at home to check. I know you are sold, and I'm happy, but I have to sell THE WORLD on this game. And .hack//GU Last Recode. And Near Death. Basically any obscure title that blew me away. :...

Fantastic job again, Ryan! :) As for the tracks, I only got: 00:04:40 - Shadow of the Colossus 00:05:40 - Celeste 00:06:40 - Moss 00:07:40 - God of War 00:15:40 - Where the Water tastes like Wine 00:16:40 - Fallout 76 00:19:30 - Jurassic Park Evolution 00:25:00 - Just Cause 4 00:32:20 - The Walking...

I'd be really interested in knowing what 00:11:00, 00:48:30, 00:52:45, 00:59:00 & 01:01:10 are. I could swear I've heard them before, but I wasn't able to pinpoint exactly where. 48:30 and a few seconds before it is some sort of Star Fox remix. So would either be from Star Link or Smash Bros. I...

I swear me and Michiel have identical taste in SHMUPs. It's getting creepy now. Like. Not only does he pick the best track in Darius Gaiden, but he has the exact same image association I do - Electric Fan dropping from the sky and bouncing around with this loud synth, BAUM BAUM BAUMBAUMBAUMBAUMBAUM ...

AHHHHHHHHHHH I WAS SO HAPPY TO HEAR ICONOCLASTS MUSIC! AND THAT EXCELLENT BOSS MUSIC TO BAT!!!! Iconoclasts is seriously underrated. Like, it's free on PSN right now, but only 334 have beaten the PS4 version. Total. That is a God damned shame. Also recognized some Valkyria Chronicles 4 and Mega Man ...

Final Fantasy VII might be the single piece of media that impacted my life more than any other in my formative years. The way this game stimulated my imagination, made me feel giddy every time my brother and I popped it in the PlayStation to resume the plot... FF7 is simply something very near and d...

Very good points, especially about a personal #25 game not necessarily being a stone cold classic. Cheers. Edit: Apologies I can't engage with you a bit more on Observer but I don't remember a lot about it at this stage, though your post brings back the apartment block and the receptionist guy in p...

Here's my Top 100 List because I like to share it: https://pastebin.com/SjUWU5DJ I also enjoyed your comments on HZD very much. I am however, amazed to see Observer in here at #24. I think it's the first time I have seen it mentioned on the internet since it was released :D I'm not dissing your cho...

I paid a whopping $3.99 for a copy of this game on eBay, shipping included. Even at that price, I feel as though I've been cheated out of good money. I would have rather spent that cash on a scratch ticket. I bought this game with the sole intent of having a little fun streaming a notoriously crap e...

Fantastic read, Isopod. :) I found the game pretty disappointing myself, mostly for gameplay reasons, but it's interesting to see how much more positive people can be by approaching it as a narrative-first type of quasi-literary experience. I wrote this in the middle of a very slow 12-hour night sh...

Horizon: Zero Dawn was my favourite game of 2017, and 2017 was an absolutely phenomenal year for gaming - Observer, Sonic Mania, RE7, Hellblade and Nier Automata being some other standouts. Where to even start with this game? I'm going straight into spoiler territory here, because the set-up and pre...

(Phew, got in just in time!) Final Fantasy VI is, in my mind, both a great game and a mixed bag. The story starts off really strong - it gives off an entrancing aura of mystery and fantasy that feels incredibly alluring and drives you forward into the unknown. Who is Terra? What was the frozen monst...

Einhander
Rocket Knight Adventures / Sparkster / Rocket Knight
Phantasy Star IV
.hack//G.U. (particularly the Last Recode remaster/remake)
Ogre Battle
Fire Emblem 4 & 5 (5 takes place in the middle of 4)
Near Death (2015 Steam game)
Albino Lullaby
Thunder Force series

Three Word Review:
Can't Unsee Giraffe

Valkyria Chronicles was my Game of the Year for 2008 - and 2008 was a darn good year for games. I was so hyped for this one that I pre-ordered it. The majority of the games on my personal Top 100 list are there for strong narrative, or strong audiovisual design. Valkyria Chronicles stands apart from...