Been a while since my last update. Three new games to add.

Finished Games:

1. Luigi's Mansion (Switch) My Rating: 8/10
   • Played through this game with my fiancée. Not sure if I would have liked it as much playing by myself, but in co-op it was a lot of fun. Not among the console's best games, but certainly enjoyable nonetheless.
2. Super Mario Odyssey (Switch) My Rating: 9/10
   • I actually finished this game last year, but I realized I forgot to put it in last year's list, so it's here now. It's great. Probably the best 3D Mario game ever, or at least very close to it.
3. Valkyria Chronicles 4 (PS4) My Rating: 9/10
   • An absolutely brilliant tactical RPG. Likely the first game I've beaten this year that'll end up in my top 50 list of all time at the end of the year. It's not quite as good as the first game in the series, but it's not far off.
4. The Last of Us Part II (PS4) My Rating: 9/10
   • Pretty much just flew through this one in less than a week, which considering my work schedule is almost unheard these days. An excellent game. Not sure whether I like this or the first game more. The rating might even go up once I've had some time to think on it, and now that I have finally played it I still have no idea what some people's problem with the game was, outside of the obvious idiots getting angry at game having a diverse cast. Regardless, this is another game that's likely going to end up in my top 50 at the end of the year.
5. Horizon Zero Dawn (PS4) My Rating: 9.5/10
   • Because of Forbidden West's impending release I wanted to go back and replay Zero Dawn, just to remind myself of the story and characters. Since that first playthrough I've considered Zero Dawn to be the best open world game of all time, and not much changed on my second go-around. The story, world, character, gameplay, visuals and music are all still amazing, and the only issues I have with the game are minor ones, like the inventory space being a bit too small for my liking. 
6. Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age (PS4) My Rating: 8/10
   • Or the game that just never ends. I liked DQXI quite a lot, though it is not without its issues. The main character has about as much emotional depth as a plank of wood, which ends up hurting some otherwise very well done emotional moments with the other characters. The game also has an unfortunate tendency to stretch things needlessly to pad the run time. The music was quite forgettable as well. However, otherwise this is still a quality JRPG, but not one I'll probably be returning to in the future.  
7. Elden Ring (PS4) My Rating: 10/10
   • An absolutely exceptional game, and unless something truly incredible comes out, likely going to end up as my game of the year and very high on my all-time favourite games list as well. The gameplay, the world itself, the story behind the events of the game, the sheer amount of engaging and interesting stuff to do and find in The Lands Between, the visual design, music, and so many other things about Elden Ring are simply impeccable. It's not quite a perfect game, not that there is such a thing, but there are a few minor negatives as well. One of the late game areas is ridiculously frustrating, couple of the optional dungeons aren't very fun, and a few of the bosses in the end-game feel a bit unfair at times. Overall, this is still without question the best open world game I've ever played. 
8. Ara Fell: Definitive Edition (PC) My Rating: 7.5/10
   • A fun, light love letter to 16-bit JRPGs of old with a good story and characters, interesting setting, very good music, and a beautiful old-school visual style. For the roughly 16 hours I spent playing through it, I very much enjoyed Ara Fell. The normal battles do start getting a bit tiresome by the last quarter of the game once I had unlocked all the skill upgrades, but other than that I don't really have any major issues with it. Check it out if old-school JRPGs are your thing.
9. Lara Croft Go (PC) My Rating: 7.5/10
   • Needed something different after so many huge games and JRPGs. It had been a while since I'd played any puzzle games, and Lara Croft Go was on sale, so I bought and played through it over the last week. Just a well-designed, fairly short puzzle game with a Tomb Raider skin slapped on top. The difficulty curve is a bit all over the place, but otherwise I have no major issues with the game.
10. Hue (PC) My Rating: 7/10
    • A fun, fairly straightforward puzzle platformer that revolves around changing the color of the world itself to solve the puzzles. Nothing exceptional, but I enjoyed my time with it.
11. Spiritfarer (PS4) My Rating: 9/10
    • One of the best games I've played in recent times. An absolutely gorgeous game with wonderfully written story and characters. I played it through in co-op, and both I and my fiancée loved it. In between the heavier moments with the characters there are a lot of fun chores to do, each with their own minor variations to the gameplay loop. 
12. Kena: Bridge of Spirits (PS4) My Rating: 8/10
    • A beautiful action-adventure game, with a unique setting and story. The characters end up feeling a bit distant even at the end, but I still liked them. Just needed a bit more added to them. The gameplay is good, if somewhat derivative of other similar games. For a studio's first game this is an excellent title. Looking forward to what Ember Labs brings out next.
13. Abzû (PS4) My Rating: 8/10
    • A wonderful, relaxing, and tranquil experience. Very much like Journey in a lot of ways, though perhaps lacks some of its grandeur and beauty. Regardless, a great game that you can finish in a single sitting.
14. Uncharted: The Lost Legacy (PS4) My Rating: 9/10
    • Decided to replay The Lost Legacy for the first time, and it's still a great game. Chloe and Nadine are excellent in the main roles, the gameplay is a lot of fun, and the setting is beautiful and interesting. Perhaps a bit behind the very best games in the series, but not by a lot.
15. Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time (PS4) My Rating: 7.5/10
    1. Honestly speaking, I was quite disappointed in Crash 4. I'm not sure why, but I can't recall ever having as many problems with perspective in a 3D platformer. I died so many times because I had jumped either too soon or too late and hit an obstacle, and this often happened repeatedly with the exact same obstacles. I also didn't think the levels were all that great, and the difficulty also felt very uneven. I don't remember having these issues with the original Crash games, but perhaps time has gilded those memories.

Currently Playing:

1. Stardew Valley (PC)
2. Code Vein (PS4)
3. Command & Conquer Remastered (PC)
4. Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition (PC)

+ Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 (Xbox Series X)

Couldn't agree more. Huge disappointement after playing the phenomenal N.Sane Trilogy (and the originals back in the PS1 days).

Double jumping is god awful and of course there are the perspective issues that you mentioned. Levels that want you to destroy 400+ crates when in earlier games 100 was already a lot. I completely ignored them after a while since there's always one or two that are hidden in an obscure place.

I never wanted to play more than one level per session. I simply had enough and rather wanted to play something else. Still finished it but it took me a lot longer than I expected.

2022 completion list (thus far):

- Kena: Bridge of Spirits (PS5, Platinum Trophy)  
- Team Sonic Racing (PS5)
- Elden Ring (PS5, Platinum Trophy)
- Horizon Forbidden West (PS5, Platinum Trophy)
- Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (PS5)
- Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Switch)
- Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time (PS5)

How was the Kena plat? I want to do it but I hear the hard mode is a bit of a pain in the arse. 

It's certainly difficult, but it's doable. I came pretty close to losing it at Adira, she was by far the hardest part for me. I spent hours on her. You'll need to make the best of all your abilities and will want your upgrades. Bombs become rather useful in combat and Spirit dash becomes your saving grace once your unlock it. The bosses will put you to the test and timing is everything. Ultimately you need to avoid taking damage as much as possible, don't rush your fights as any mistakes are quite punishing.

Psychonauts 2
Spiderman morales
Terminator ps5
Ratchetclank ps5
Life is strange : true colors
Halo infinite; series s
Alan wake remake: ps5
Horizon forbidden west
GRIS. Ps5
HOA. Ps5
Guardians of the galaxy: ps5
Sifu:ps5
Returnal :ps5
Kena bridge of spirits: ps5

Currently playing cyberpunk ps5 and stray

6th update (71 completed games):

Games I've finished in 2022:

The Gunk (Game Pass)
The Pedestrian (Game Pass)
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Hitman 3 (Game Pass)
Last Stop (Game Pass)
Contrast (Game Pass)
Telling Lies (Game Pass)
Astria Ascending (Game Pass)
Who's Your Daddy
Promesa
Serious Sam 4 (Game Pass)
F1 2020 (Game Pass)
#SinucaAttack
Dadish
Dadish 2
Horizon Chase Turbo
Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2
Dishonored 2 (Game Pass)
Dishonored - Death of the Outsider (Game Pass)
Stories Untold
Forza Horizon 3
Nexoria: Dungeon Rogue Heroes
Narita Boy (Game Pass)
0 Degrees
Dungeon Escape
Squad Killers
Hellbreachers
Race with Ryan (Game Pass)
Guardians of the Galaxy (Game Pass)
Rainswept
Golf Peaks
Super Soccer Blast
Watch Dogs: Legion
A Memoir Blue (Game Pass)
Life is Strange: True Colors (Game Pass)
Streets of Rage 4 (Game Pass)
Halo 2 Anniversary (Game Pass)
The Spectrum Retreat
The Suicide of Rachel Foster
The Wild at Heart (Game Pass)
Bugsnax (Game Pass)
Gravel
Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising (Game Pass)
Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Don't Dry
Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Dry Twice
Omno (Game Pass)
Nexomon
Deponia
The Psychoduck
House Flipper (Game Pass)
11-11 Memories Retold
Slap the Rocks
inbento
Tony and Clyde
Chaos on Deponia
Bloodroots (Game Pass)
Indiecalypse
Nexomon: Extinction
Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion (Game Pass)
Rush Rally Origins
Matchpoint: Tennis Championships (Game Pass)
AO Tennis 2
My Friend Peppa Pig (Game Pass)
Goodbye Deponia
Divination
Hyposphere: Rebirth
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
Deponia Doomsday
PowerWash Simulator (Game Pass)
Raji: An Ancient Epic (Game Pass)
Chess Knights: Shinobi

Currently working on:

Kaze and the Wild Masks
Chorus (Game Pass)
Umurangi Generation Special Edition (Game Pass)

Just Finished: Astro's Playroom (PS5)

Yes, that means I have managed to acquire a PS5 at last. Say what!? A friend of mine helped me buy it (bundled with Horizon Forbidden West) online at retail price. Astro's Playroom is a wonderful introduction to the PS5. The game is a sneaky piece of PlayStation propaganda and product placement. I enjoyed finding all the references to PlayStation 1st and 3rd party characters. The visuals are charming and the game runs as smooth as butter. The traditional controls are tight and responsive but the game goes above and beyond to make the most out of the Dualsense's unique features. There are many things to collect and a bit of replay value. This is one of the most charming and outright fun games Sony Japan has produced in a long time. The only problem of course is that the game is too short because it really more like a fleshed out tech demo. I can't wait to see what Team Asobi does next.

Score: 8/10

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)