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bikingjahuty:
14. Grand Theft Auto 5 (PS4)

It had been a long time since I last played through Grand Theft Auto 5, 2017 to be precise according to my previous save data on my PS4, so I figured I was long overdue to see how much I still enjoyed this game. Not only did I enjoy GTA5 all over again, but it became my obsession for the past week where nearly every minute of free time I had was spent crashing cars, killing criminals, and doing all the other depraved things you can do in GTA5. Honestly, the variety of things this game gives you to do is a huge part of its appeal and why it’s hard to put down. Some of those many things you can do aren’t always executed as well as they could be, including some of the core mechanics like shooting and driving, but for what it is, it’s still pretty good. The sound in GTA5 is absolutely amazing, however one thing that always annoyed me about GTA5’s audio was how the radio is oversaturated with rap/hip hop. It would have been a lot nicer if they’d given you more variety of music to listen to while driving. I also noticed that they removed some songs from the game that were previous in it due to licensing issues. But otherwise the voice acting is awesome and definitely lends itself to how impactful and hilarious much of the dialogue is in this game. Finally, the presentation is still impressive, even for a 12-year old game. They really captured the looks and feel of Souther California which is what Las Santos is based on. There is so much detail crammed into every area and section of the game, it’s truly amazing what they did here. While it’s somewhat part of the presentation, the story is also great overall, although I feel like it does drag a little in the last quarter of the game, mostly after the North Yankton part. All of this definitely lends itself to being one of the most fun, addictive game you can possibly play, and it doesn’t surprise me whatsoever that GTA5 is the best selling game of all time. While I wouldn’t necessarily put it in my top 10 games of all time list, it isn’t that far off either. (2/16/25) [45/50]

kashell:
17. Mega Man X4 - Zero

I finished this annual tradition a bit earlier this year. I played on Switch and it was as fun as always. Nothing to report. Just a way to kill some time with a favorite.

18. Mario Party Jamboree

After three boards (one of which I won!!) I feel like I can add this to the list. I used to have a negative view of Mario Party but this one has a lot of staying power, variety, and ease of access. I'll never own it but happy to be at someone's house that does.

19. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Similar to MPJ, I feel like I can add this to the list after 12 - 15 or so tracks. I like playing as either Luigi or Boo. This is another game I'll never own, but happy to play. I'm actually getting better at it! I'll never be as good as some of those online players, of course. I swear some of them are formulated in a test tube.

bikingjahuty:
15. Sonic Colors (DS)

Overall, I've been a pretty big fan of the Dimps handheld Sonic games. In some ways Sonic Colors is among the best, but in others it definitely leaves a lot to be desired. The presentation of Colors is decent, however I didn't find any of the levels particularly memorable in terms of their themes, art direction, or anything else. However, in terms of their layout and design, they are among the best between the Sonic Advance and Rush games. There weren't millions of bottomless pits to die in and overall things definitely flowed pretty well in each stage. Unfortunately the gameplay is held back by some of my least favorite bosses in any of the Dimps Sonic games, however a few were alright if I'm being fair. There is also the inclusion of the wisp abilities, which are fairly fun, albeit a little gimmicky. The audio in Sonic Colors is pretty good, but nothing amazimg either. Unfortunately, I felt fairly meh about this game. There were a few times where I thought I was really getting into this one, only for something to come up and annoy the crap out of me. But I think overall, the game is just a bit on the generic side and seems to lack an identity unlike most other Sonic games I've played. However, it's still worth a play through in my opinion, especially if you're a Sonic fan. (2/18/25) [30/50]

kashell:
20. Mega Man X3

Of the three X titles, this one was has always been my favorite. I say that as someone who thinks Mega Man X is a 10/10, so that should say something. Another fun time was had. One thing this game has more is variety. Between Bit, Byte, Vile, and a bunch of other bosses, there are so many ways to get through the game. If you do some things correctly, then X will get to use Zero's saber.

bikingjahuty:
First game abandoned in 2025 :(


1. Sonic Rush Adventure (DS) - ABANDONED

For the record, i didn't hate Sonic Rush Adventure, in fact, it had some pretty cool aspects to the game such a pretty good levels as well as some of the coolest bosses. What really broke me was the "Adventure" aspect of this game which requires you to do a ton of backtracking in the form of replaying stages over and over again to collect specific resources you need to progress further in the game. Not to mention, having to travel between stages via some sort of craft which had me just wanting to play the stage instead of spending a minute or two getting there. This all really killed the pacing of this game for me, especially having ti replay stages I'd already beat multiple times already just so Tails could build a new ship for you or a Radio Tower. The audio was petty good, as were the visuals and art design. I also thought the story portion of the game was fairly endearing too for the most part. It's just the travel between stages and the stupid forced stage replaying that broke me in the end. It just killed the pacing of this game when all I wanted to do was just go fast... (2/19/25)

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