List of Games You've Beaten 2022

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Just Finished: Escape Academy (PS5)

I don't play many puzzle games other the falling block kind like Tetris and Lumines. That's why Escape Academy was a nice change of pace. I played it at the suggestion of my friends and we played through the campaign locally and over the internet. I'm sure the game can be enjoyed alone as well, but there is something nice about talking to your partner to work out and solve puzzles and tasks together. It is a nice touch that the game allows you to view your partners POV in splitscreen. I have some experience with a real life escape room, which seem to be growing in popularity across the country, and I think this videogame is a worthy substitute and better bang for your buck. You get 13 inventive escape room scenarios stringed together with a story that takes place in a school that trains escape artists. This is definitely an indie game with a limited budget and it shows. The blocky graphics and art style are PS2 caliber, not a showcase for the power of my PS5 at all. The story is nothing special either but you can tell they really tried to craft something breezy, accessible, with a bit of intrigue. A lot of the puzzles come down to deciphering messages, finding keys for locks, and entering the right password or number combination. Some of the puzzle are clever and you will feel very satisfied after you solve them. Others are obtuse and not easy to figure out without a combination of luck and trial and error. There are some glitches and control issues as well. The game does offer hints to help if you get stuck but penalizes you for using them. The time limit for most levels range from 5 to 45 minutes. I enjoyed the game but don't think I'll be jumping back in for any DLC or potential sequels. If you will excuse me I will be going back to games where I shoot or jump on things.

Score: 7/10

Full Completed 2022 List:

• Far Cry 5 (PS4)
• Resident Evil 6 (PS4)
• inFamous 2 (PS Now)
• Super Mario Bros. 3 (NSO)
• Bioshock 2 (PS4)
• Ico (PS Now)
• Knack (PS4)
• Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD (PS4)
• Astro's Playroom (PS5)
• Bully (PS4)
• Sackboy A Big Adventure (PS5)
• Escape Academy (PS5)