Love them both to death. The moody sterile atmosphere of the first, the clever narrative and humour of the second, the creative and fun mechanics and puzzles of both.
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Immortality-more horror/mystery. you scrub through footage of a movie star and things get weird, fast. really unique storytelling, great acting. don't want to say anything else to avoid any spoilers!
Return of the Obra Dinn-detective/puzzle. you move through time and memories on the once lost merchant ship Obra Dinn and uncover a wild and twisted story. super detailed, extremely addictive in my experience, really unique graphics. it's like an interactive comic book with the most satisfying reveals and discoveries.
Honorable mentions: Strange Horticulture, Gris (all time fav platformer), Void Crew (more of a strategy game than a story game but fun to play with friends)
Jan 22, 2025
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in agreement with mouse nitw soup rema see
also agree with them that definitely limbo or inside will scratch the little nightmares itch, arguably playdead's games are a big inspiration for little nightmares.
depending on what you're into (more story or more gameplay heavy) for story. i cannot recommend "what remains of edith finch" enough. just a true gem and some of the best of interactive storytelling
for gameplay i love the witness, hi fi rush, and neon white. all very different, but maybe you'll find something you'll like
for a mix if both, disco elysium. dialogue HEAVY, but based in like ttrpg systems, it's really fun. REALLY long though, like maybe put aside some time to crack that one open lol
Apr 19, 2024
This game / series is perfect and, personally, one of those things that steers you into a lot of your life choices without realizing it. For the 20th anniversary of its release, they released an interactive commentary mode (there are different nodes placed across the game that trigger audio journals with dev insights). I'm not quite done with it, but it has been exceedingly interesting in how it details the different systems (human and computational) that made the whole thing come together. I feel like an absolute nerd gushing about it but it's worth the air.
Nov 23, 2024
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Specifically the Earth Angel musical number, when Silvestri’s score swells and George kisses Lorraine. Makes me cry without fail.
May 18, 2024
congrats if you can listen to this without thinking of Joan Cusack in School of Rock. What a tune.
May 16, 2024
This will be my entrance music if I do anything that requires entrance music. Those HORNS.
May 28, 2024