Games

Void Stranger

This is my favourite game, by far.

I first started playing this and thought it was just a normal sokoban puzzle game. I got a bit bored after three hours but the reviews made me keep at it. I lost interest after about five hours.

Then I saw a title Void Stranger: A Game for Lunatics with a picture of some cosmic horror being from a channel I like on youtube. I thought, I'm a lunatic, I should try again.

I'm so glad I did, because 70 hours later, it challenged what I thought video games could achieve as a medium.

If you find yourself lost like I was, I recommend this spoiler free progression guide and heed the warning at the start.

Until Then

I'm less sure why I liked this game so much. It felt down to earth while at the same time, well, I won't say anything. It captures the mundane parts of life which gives it a more grounded setting, while also being the complete opposite.

Also, like many games on this list, the end is not the end.

Signalis

Okay, so I haven't actually finished this game yet. It terrifies me. I don't even like the game mechanics, but then I never liked sokoban either. Something about it is so unsettling, distant, and I have no idea what is going on.

Gone Home

I first played this game a long long time ago. And I didn't get it. I even thought it was a horror game. But after seeing so many good reviews for it, I went back and gave it a second chance. This is a game about reading so maybe this entry can not have an image. Honestly I can't remember which scene was most impactful anyway.

I have a feeling this game would hit a lot harder now, for many reasons. I should really play it again.

What Remains of Edith Finch

I'm not entirely sure why this game is so close to me. It is such a tragic, and yet nostalgic experience. I've played it a few times, and I don't think I'm alone in holding it with such regard.

There are a few games that if someone says they like, it is a green flag for me, and this weirdly fits into that group of games.

Life is Strange

Life is strange was so influential to me. The soundtrack changed my music taste permanently. I'm pretty sure this is how I got into Daughter, even though they may not even be in this game. I think the reason I like it so much is obvious to anyone who also likes it.