Nick's All Time Top Games

Over my lifetime, I've played a lot of games. Here's my top games/series.
These categories are in no particular order and some of them were made specifically to highlight a certain game that I thought deserved attention, but was overshadowed in other categories.

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Most Favorite: Satisfactory

This is the game that I deemed my most favorite. It is incredibly difficult to pick just one, but if I could only play one for the rest of my life, it would probably be this.

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Most Relaxing: Terra Nil

Feeling stressed out and need to chill? Try this game/series.

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Best Visual Novel: Maitetsu

Need something to read, but have too much ADHD to read a normal book? Try a VN! This one is my favorite.

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Best FREE Visual Novel: Katawa Shoujo

Too poor for the previous suggestion? Try this one.

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Best Story: The BLUE REFLECTION Series

This is the game/series that I think had the most memorable story.

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Best Game That Only Needs a Mouse: Balatro

Keyboard broken? No problem for this one!

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Best Soundtrack: BLUE REFLECTION

I just keep coming back to this soundtrack. I probably listen to it almost daily.

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Best Characters: Overwatch 2

This is the game/series that I thought had the most unique characters. Their designs, personalities, and lore all felt great.

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Best Multiplayer: Marvel Rivals

This is the game/series that I thought had the best multiplayer.

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Better with Friends: Phasmophobia

This is the game/series that I thought was far more enjoyable with friends.

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Best Singleplayer: Just Cause 3

This is the game/series that I think had the most best singleplayer experience.

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Most Underrated: Crazy Machines 2

Anyone who says this game is bad should get their head checked out.

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Best Automation Game: Factorio

Just barely beats out Satisfactory due to higher complexity ceiling, mod support, far fewer bugs, and more dynamic gameplay.

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Best Horror Game: Alien Isolation

The Alien AI is incredibly well done and feels super organic.

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Best RPG: The BLUE REFLECTION Series

This is the RPG game/series that I would recommend if asked.

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Best VR Game: Beat Saber

One of the original VR games, and still pretty decent especially if you want to do some cardio.

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Best Puzzle Series: The Myst Series*

Do you want a crazy puzzle adventure? Try the Myst series.
*The original four games and their remakes. I don't talk about Uru and End of Ages. #NotMyMyst

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Best Fighting Game: For Honor

A high skill, gritty, dynamic, fighting game.

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Most Punishing: GTFO

Extreme precision, team work, and coordination is required to beat this game. Sometimes that might not even be enough. Don't mess up.

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Most Unique: MiSide

Even if you don't like anime, I still recommend you try this. It's a heck of an experience even with it's art style.

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Enjoyed the Longest: The Crazy Machines Series*

I remember playing this back in my early years and I still love it.
*The original three games.

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Most Abstract Story: LOST EMBER*

Want to piece together the story yourself? Here you go.
*Turn off the narrator before you start the game.

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Requires the Most Brain: Portal Reloaded

Some of these puzzles had me standing in one spot for a good 20 minutes, trying to figure them out.

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Heaviest Emotions: Fallstreak Series

Feeling too happy lately? These will fix that.

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Goofiest: Gal*Gun Series

Probably the least serious games I've seen, but are still fun to play.

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Most Faithful Remaster: Myst

They really kept the essence of the original, while bringing it to modern standards.

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Series that Taught Me the Most: The Expression Amrilato Series

This series tried to teach me a whole new language.

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Most Philosophy Challenging: Katawa Shoujo

This game made me question my own outlook on things.

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Best Romance Story: Maitetsu

Really fills the void in your heart.

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Best LGBTQ+ Story: The A Kiss for the Petals Series

Good luck finding the original 10 games and have fun installing the english patches on the others. Here's the one's you can get easily, in english, and without getting a virus:

A Kiss For The Petals - Maidens of Michael
A Kiss For The Petals: The New Generation!

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Needs Another Installment: The BLUE REFLECTION Series

They'll have my money as soon as I can give it to them.

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Spiciest Game: Custom Maid 3D 2

Probably should only play this alone and with the door locked.

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Honorable Mentions

Games that are great, but just missed the top.

Minecraft

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