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Hey there! This is my little corner of the internet where I dive deep into the games that have captured my attention. Whether it's a story-driven indie gem, a chaotic multiplayer shooter, or a nostalgic classic from my backlog, you'll find my personal takes, honest ratings, and maybe even a few spicy opinions.

I don't just score games. I talk about how they feel, what they get right (or horribly wrong), and what moments stuck with me long after the credits rolled. If you're looking for thoughtful reviews with a bit of personality, you're in the right place.

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Game Title: The Photo of God

Rating: 6/10

Platform: PC

Genre: Story-Driven, Adventure

Time Played: 10 minutes; Completed

Quick Summary: A short narrative-driven atmospheric horror game, where you play as an old photographer, who decided to take the photo of God one day. Take your camera and you are ready to go. Birds will lead you.

What I Loved:

Deep Storytelling
Good, solid slow progression
Engaging tutorial sequence
Practically a puzzle within the first few minutes
Cute birds
Unique art style
Good SFX selection

What Could Be Better:

Character feels small/short
Disproportionate to the scenery at times
Some SFXs are too loud while others are too quiet
Niche, some people may not find it entertaining

Would I Recommend It? If you're interested in this kind of genre already, yes. If you're not, I wouldn't recommend it. It can be a bit slow and the story is a bit short. However, the developer behind it clearly has a lot of potential and talent. I'm looking forward to seeing what they produce next.

Game Title: Tinkertown

Rating: 5/10

Platform: Steam, Xbox, PS5

Genre: Open World, Survival

Time Played: 22 hours; Ongoing

Quick Summary: Tinkertown is your traditional open world survival game. You can build your own 2D world and explore it with your friends.

What I Loved:

The art style is very unique and fun
There's always an adventure around the corner

What Could Be Better:

The game lacks a good crafting system
Other 2D games can do what this game does better
The game is very repetitive
At the time I played it, the game was very buggy
Lack of variety behind the combat

Would I Recommend It? Yes and no. If the game has fixed it's bugs, it's worth a play. There's a lot to do, and a good mix-up if you've been playing a lot of the other mainstream survival co-op games. I really enjoyed playing this.

Game Title: Core Keeper

Rating: 9/10

Platform: Steam, Switch, Xbox, PS5

Genre: Open World, Survival

Time Played: 32 hours; Ongoing

Quick Summary: Awaken as an explorer in a long-forgotten cavern teeming with untold secrets.

What I Loved:

Unique bosses
Really great weapon design
Amazing weapon variety
Good looking armor
Good loot system
Diverse biomes
Loads of personality
Lots of pets to collect
Merchant system is well done

What Could Be Better:

Integrate an option for instanced loot
Game's story progression can be a bit open-ended and hard to follow

Would I Recommend It? Yes and no. If the game has fixed it's bugs, it's worth a play. There's a lot to do, and a good mix-up if you've been playing a lot of the other mainstream survival co-op games. I really enjoyed playing this.

Wife's Take: "This is where your opinion of the game goes. I'll have to have you write something small up here."

Game Title: Final Fantasy XIV

Rating: 9/10

Platform: PC, Steam, Xbox, PS5

Genre: Fantasy, MMORPG, Open World

Time Played: 5,000 hours; Ongoing

Quick Summary: Final Fantasy XIV is a massive, open-world MMORPG that offers a deep and engaging experience. The story is complex and well-written, with a focus on character development and world-building. The gameplay is balanced and offers something for everyone, from casual players to hardcore enthusiasts.

What I Loved:

Deep and engaging story
Beautiful art style
Dynamic and evolving gameplay
Strong community and player support
Great character customization
Excellent end-game content
Constant updates and improvements

What Could Be Better:

Some areas can feel repetitive
The report system can be overwhelming
Character design can be hit or miss
Some characters can't wear certain armor

Would I Recommend It? Yes, I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys deep progression systems and a rich story. The story is entirely optional, so you can focus on the gameplay if you prefer. This is a great 'First MMO' for those who want to try the genre.

Wife's Take: ""

Game Title: The Elder Scrolls Online

Rating: 6/10

Platform: PC, Steam, Xbox, PS5

Genre: Fantasy, MMORPG, Open World

Time Played: 2,500 hours; Completed

Quick Summary: Elder Scrolls Online is a massive, open-world MMORPG that offers a deep and engaging experience. The story is complex and well-written, with a focus on character development and world-building. The gameplay is balanced and offers something for everyone, from casual players to hardcore enthusiasts.

What I Loved:

Entire story is voiced, and the voice acting is very good
Rich lore and world-building from the Elder Scrolls universe
Flexible class system allowing for diverse character builds
Beautiful and diverse landscapes across Tamriel, allowing you to visit places you couldn't in previous games
Extensive housing system with great customization options
Regular content updates and expansions
Active and helpful community
Great crafting system with meaningful progression

What Could Be Better:

The story is not for everyone, and can be very slow-paced
The game can be very grindy at times, and the crafting system can be very confusing
The game can be very expensive to play, with many microtransactions
Lack of real depth to the combat, and the combat can get very repetitive

Would I Recommend It? No, I would not recommend it to anyone. The changes that have been made to the game have ruined the experience for me. I'm not sure if I'll ever return to the game. Maybe if they made all the microtransactions earnable in the base game, I would consider it.

Wife's Take: ""

Game Title: Persona 5 Royal

Rating: 10/10

Platform: Steam, Xbox, PS5

Genre: RPG, Visual Novel, Turn-Based Combat

Time Played: 142.6 hours; Completed

Quick Summary: Persona 5 Royal is a turn-based RPG with one of the greatest stories I've ever seen in a video game. The combat takes some getting used to if you're not used to turn-based combat, but it's a lot of fun once you get the hang of it.

What I Loved:

Amazing story
Great character development
Beautiful art style
Great soundtrack
Great combat
Great enemy variety
Great social link system
Good choice of achievements

What Could Be Better:

The combat can get very repetitive if you're not a fan of turn-based combat

Would I Recommend It? Absolutely. This is a must-play for anyone who wants a story-driven RPG with a great story, characters, and combat. I've played and watched others play this game multiple times, and I still love it.

Wife's Take: ""

Game Title: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Rating: 5/10

Platform: Steam, Xbox, PS5

Genre: FPS, Multiplayer

Time Played: 500 hours; Completed

Quick Summary: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is a first-person shooter with a focus on multiplayer. The campaign is short and not very good, but the multiplayer is fun and has a lot of depth.

What I Loved:

Great multiplayer
Great soundtrack
Great graphics

What Could Be Better:

The developer care is lacking, and the game has a lot of bugs
The campaign is short and not very good
The game is very expensive to play
The game is very grindy
The game is very repetitive
The game is very unbalanced

Would I Recommend It? If you're a fan of the Call of Duty series, I would recommend it. Otherwise, I would not recommend it. This one is the same as every other Call of Duty game but slightly more fast-paced than previous titles.

Game Title: Skyrim Special Edition

Rating: 7/10

Platform: Steam, Xbox, PS5

Genre: RPG, Open World

Time Played: 549.6 hours; Completed

Quick Summary: Skyrim is a first-person RPG with a focus on exploration and combat. The campaign is long and has a lot of depth, but the combat can get very repetitive.

What I Loved:

Great story
Great character development
Beautiful art style
Great soundtrack
Great combat
Great enemy variety
Great crafting system
Great modding community

What Could Be Better:

The combat can get very repetitive
The game can be very unbalanced
The puzzles are not very good
Lack of an engaging main story
More variety in the world would be nice
4 different copies of the same game

Would I Recommend It? Skyrim is a great game, and a great first RPG. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a story-driven RPG with a great open world and lots of content to do. I would recommend playing the Special Edition, as it is the best version of the game.

Game Title: Mad Father

Rating: 8/10

Platform: Steam

Genre: Visual Novel, Horror

Time Played: 10 hours; Completed

Quick Summary: In this horror adventure game, play as 11-year-old girl Aya Drevis and uncover the secrets of a bizarre incident that befalls the Drevis residence, where maniacal experiments are conducted night after night.

What I Loved:

Great story
Great art style
Great soundtrack
Great character development
Simple but sweet
Great atmosphere
Genuinely creepy

What Could Be Better:

The game is very short if you're just trying to get the one ending
The game is very linear
The game is very easy to get stuck on

Would I Recommend It? Absolutely. I can't think of another horror game that has made me feel as uncomfortable as this one in a 2D landscape. They have a great remake on Steam, so I would recommend playing that instead of the original.

Game Title: Halo: The Master Chief Collection

Rating: 10/10

Platform: Steam

Genre: FPS, Multiplayer

Time Played: 10 hours; Completed

Quick Summary: Halo: The Master Chief Collection is a collection of all the best Halo games, with a focus on multiplayer. The campaign is amazing, and the multiplayer is fun and has a lot of depth. Definitely worth the price.

What I Loved:

The quality of the remaster is amazing
The campaign is amazing
The multiplayer is fun and has a lot of depth
The graphics are amazing
The soundtrack is amazing

What Could Be Better:

The fact they're not making any more Halo games, and if they are they're not this good

Would I Recommend It? Of course. Even if you're not a fan of the Halo series yet, you should still play this game. It's a great way to experience the series and a great way to sink your teeth into a great storyline.

Game Title: Overwatch 2

Rating: 4/10

Platform: Steam

Genre: FPS, Multiplayer

Time Played: 700 hours; Ongoing

Quick Summary: Overwatch 2 is a first-person shooter with a focus on multiplayer. There is no campaign. The multiplayer is the only source of content, and it can run stale very quickly.

What I Loved:

The graphics are stylized and fit the world of Overwatch
The gameplay is fun and has a lot of depth
The characters are great
The maps are fun and have a lot of variety
The game is very addictive once you're into it
Good progression system
Better with friends

What Could Be Better:

The developers are very bad at balancing the game
The game can run stale very quickly
The game is very grindy
Too many microtransactions
Hard to navigate the hero pool if you're not used to it

Would I Recommend It? As many problems as Overwatch 2 has, I would still recommend it. It's a great game if you ignore the criticisms and just enjoy the team-based gameplay. I couldn't think of another game that can do it exactly the way that Overwatch 2 has. Team Fortress 2 is similar, but not quite the same.

Game Title: Stardew Valley

Rating: 10/10

Platform: Steam

Genre: Simulation, Sandbox, Open World

Time Played: 10 hours; Completed

Quick Summary: Stardew Valley is a simulation game where you play as a character who inherits a farm from your grandfather. You can grow crops, raise animals, and build relationships with the townsfolk.

What I Loved:

Incredibly addictive
Extremely relaxing
Lots of customizable content
No two playthroughs are the same
The story is very good
There's always something to do

What Could Be Better:

The combat can be very difficult

Would I Recommend It? Absolutely. Stardew Valley is a great game that is very addictive and fun. It's a great way to relax and enjoy the simple pleasures in life.

Game Title: Terraria

Rating: 8/10

Platform: Steam

Genre: Sandbox, Open World

Time Played: 200 hours; Completed

Quick Summary: Terraria is a sandbox game where you can build your own world. You can explore the world, fight enemies, and collect resources.

What I Loved:

Incredibly addictive
No two playthroughs are the same
There's always something to do
The crafting system is very deep
The world is very large and has a lot of variety
The combat is very fun

What Could Be Better:

The combat can be very difficult for newcomers
A lot of the content is very repetitive

Would I Recommend It? Terraria is a wonderful game unlike any others, and for that reason alone I would recommend it. It's a great game to play with friends, and it's a great game to play alone.

Game Title: Assassin's Creed 1

Rating: 4/10

Platform: Steam, Xbox, PS5

Genre: Adventure, Open World

Time Played: 10 hours; Completed

Quick Summary: Assassin's Creed 1 is a great game that is a great way to experience the world of the Assassin's Creed series.

What I Loved:

The story is very good
The world is very large and has a lot of variety
The time period that the game takes place in is very unlike other games

What Could Be Better:

The combat is very dated
The game is very linear
The game is very short
The achievements can be very grindy
Since the game is dated, it's not as good as other games in the series

Would I Recommend It? If you're a fan of the Assassin's Creed series then it's worth a playthrough. Otherwise, it's not a bad game, but it's not a good game either. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who's new to the franchise.

Game Title: Fallout 4

Rating: 7/10

Platform: Steam, Xbox, PS5

Genre: Open World, Survival

Time Played: 10 hours; Completed

Quick Summary: Fallout 4 is a great game that falls short of it's predecessors.

What I Loved:

The story is very good
The world is very large and has a lot of variety
The crafting system is very deep
The combat is very fun
Random encounters can spice up the gameplay in exciting ways
Once you're hooked, you're REALLY hooked

What Could Be Better:

The game lacks depth without mods
The game lacks depth without DLCs
There is a weird emptiness to the world if you don't have the radio on
Like other Bethesda games, the combat can get very repetitive

Would I Recommend It? If you're a first-time Fallout player, I would recommend starting with Fallout 3. If you're a returning player, then it's worth a playthrough. Good progression and a decent story.