List of Games You've Beaten 2025

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Just Finished: Balatro (PS5)

Fuck this game. I started hearing rumbles about how good this game was since the end of last year. It was recently given away as a monthly PS Plus game. I was curious so I gave it a try. At first I didn't see what all the fuss was about. I do like playing poker in real life. This game is like poker on crack. Eventually the game started to click and I became obsessed about at least completing one run. Several hours later I realized I had become addicted. I even installed the game on my PS4 so I would have access it to when I booted up that console, I didn't even mind that the save info or trophies did not carry over between the two versions. Eventually I had sunk so much time that I deleted the game from both consoles to stop myself from playing. Of course I could easily re-download the game but I tried hard to quite cold turkey. Unfortunately when I upgraded to PS Plus Premium for a few months during Days of Play sale I was given the ability to stream the game without downloading. I have since put more hours into this game than GTA V, Bully, and BOTW and several other games besides GT7 and COD. I am not close to finishing everything this game has to offer, but I have played enough to understand how great, addictive, and innovative it is. I can see how in the future they will release a sequel with new cards and mechanics. I can also see this game getting the Tetris Effect and Lumines Arise treatment to get a version that has more impressive audiovisual presentation. I regret all the time I spent on this game. 

Score: 9/10

Full Completed 2025 List:

• Pokemon Trading Card Game (GB - NSO)
• Super Mario Land (GB - NSO)
• Resistance: Burning Skies (Vita)
• Remnant: From the Ashes (PS4)
• Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando HD (PS+ Premium)
• Batman: Arkham Origins (PS+ Premium)
• Balatro (PS5)