WHO LIKES SEQUELS?!

Anyway, let’s do Categories this year. And worsts. There were a lot of worsts.

Game That Isn’t Finished#

Absurdly Delayed Game#

Game I Didn’t Play#

  • Best: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
  • Worst: idk, man. Joke Answer: Destiny 2

Nintendo Game#

Most Unexpectedly Emotional Powerhouse#

Best Indie Game#

  • Three-Way Tie: Hades 2 & Silksong & Blue Prince
  • These were all outstanding for their own reasons, and all fit what I think can reasonably really be called “indie” games.

Best Game of 2025#

There were a lot of really good games. Like look at the ones I listed above. And like, BALL x PIT? I 100%’ed that. And Mario Kart World?! And Pipistrello?? And BLUE PRINCE?!!? AVOWED?!?!!?!

But I’m going with LEGO Voyagers. I haven’t had that strong of that kind of response to a game in a very long time. Definitely nothing like it this year. This is what gaming is for. If this was just a LEGO short film it would not have had the impact it did, but making it interactive made it something you’re experiencing not just observing. Similarly, if it was strictly single player it wouldn’t have had nearly the same punch. It’s wonderful.

In my review I suggested it was primarily a parents-and-kids game, but having now watched others play through it I think it will land just as well for anyone. That’s why it’s my game of the year.