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Welcome back, gaming fans! It’s time to conclude my favorite games of 2024. Today, I’m giving you Part 2. This post includes the second half of the release schedule, which includes several larger titles than listed in Part 1. With that said, I don’t measure a game’s worth by the budget, fancy graphics, length, or bloated environments. In some cases, less is more. Once again, I want to emphasize my support for physical games. My entire list includes physical releases from 2024. I also completed the main campaign in each of these games. PlayStation Trophies and Xbox Achievements don’t mean anything to me, but I had the good fortune of experiencing multiple complete stories. Let’s charge ahead!
Emio- The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club I rarely see bloody and violent detective games, especially on the Switch. Emio- The Smiling Man is a graphic novel about a group of PIs who are trying to stop a serial killer. Each victim winds up with a paper bag on their heads, sporting a creepy smiling face. The story is dark and tragic, unfolding slowly over the course of several hours and multiple chapters. Even though it’s a graphic novel, your choices matter and you have to pick the correct dialogue options to move forward. The main cast of characters are generally likable and relatable, although the game includes many anime tropes. It’s hard to predict the story’s direction and some moments are quite shocking. I find this game very similar to Seven and other violent crime films with twist endings. Visions of Mana Here’s another JRPG to add on your repertoire if you dislike turn based combat. Visions of Mana has a decent party system with multiple elemental abilities and an intricate RPG system with many customization options. Players can freely choose various weapons, powers, and combat styles that work best for them. You’ll visit many environments, including lush forests, beautiful beaches, dark caves, fallen cathedrals, and more. Nifty fast travel options make it easy to move from one biome to the next. Combat is fun and exhilarating with flurries of enemies, special moves, and challenging boss fights. There are many opportunities to gather EXP through missions and alternate boss encounters, which means you will never feel underpowered. The story’s tone might feel a bit strange, but the overall game is excellent. Astro Bot This mascot platformer is a true masterpiece. In fact, it won Game of the Year at The Game Awards. Astro Bot uses the PS5 controller’s features to a fantastic degree and it’s a museum of beloved characters from many Sony franchises. This game can easily rival iconic platformers, such as Super Mario Bros. and Crash Bandicoot with clever level design and a myriad of special moves. Each level is memorable with a number of tricks, beautiful animation, and exciting platforming challenges. Boss fights are unique and hidden levels hide a cluster of bonus secrets. As a character, Astro Bot looks a bit generic, but he’s adaptable and it’s adorable to see him in different costumes. This game is a real treat for players of all ages and skill levels. Watch out, Mario! Astro Bot might give you a run for your money. Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery Is this game for adults or kids? I suppose it’s accessible to anyone because this collection has simple gameplay and a clean sense of humor. The Frog Detective mysteries are a humorous trio of games that focus on character interactions and dialogue choices. Compared to the other games on my list, this one has a very basic gameplay style and a little bit of exploration while collecting items. Ultimately, you’re supposed to complete each chapter without a lot of difficulty. That’s perfectly fine for this type of collection because the story, characters, and mysteries take center stage. Frog Detective is a dorky and endearing protagonist who’s a surprisingly good sleuth. If you’re planning to grab the physical collector’s edition, buy it from Fangamer. It has a few extra goodies and a reasonable price. Indika Sometimes, horror games are really weird. Indika is a puzzle game and walking simulator that features a nun in late 19th Century Russia. It has a strong commentary about mental health, faith, and the consequences of our choices. The environment is unusual and surreal because everything can change dramatically on a whim. After all, the story is taking place through the eyes of an unreliable narrator. Environments, pathways, and enemies can have different shapes and forms. Is the Devil literally menacing the protagonist or is everything a figment of her imagination? It’s hard to say. Indika is less challenging than some horror games, but several puzzles require careful thought and a few mini games might change your expectations. It’s a good experience if you want something out of the norm. Epic Mickey Rebrushed I never had the pleasure of playing the original Epic Mickey. This remake is a satisfying adventure game and immersive sim. The combat is fast and well balanced. Enemies attack in groups and they can be surprisingly relentless. Exploration can have different outcomes because there’s always more than one way to tackle a situation. You can try stealth techniques or more a more aggressive gameplay style. Mickey’s brush can use paint for healing enemies and converting them to the good side. Alternatively, you can use paint thinner to destroy enemies. Your style of combat changes the outcome of missions and the overall story. Epic Mickey is much darker than the average Disney game, but it still feels like an authentic experience. It’s also more challenging than many games that appeal to younger audiences. I highly recommend this one. El Paso, Elsewhere Guns and vampires might sound a bit trite, but it’s the perfect combination for this retro shooter. El Paso, Elsewhere takes influences from the Max Payne series with PS2 inspired graphics and hectic shooting mechanics. You’ll hurry through brief levels while shooting dozens of enemies with bullets and explosives. It even gives you the opportunity to dive and shoot enemies in slow motion. The story is a tragic and harrowing tale about domestic abuse. The protagonist had a relationship with the vampire queen and she used her power to control and abuse him. El Paso, Elsewhere shows substance abuse, toxic relationships, and domestic violence through a lens that doesn’t get a lot of attention in the real world. This game has many levels, but the runtime is pretty brisk. This game came out in 2022, but the PS5 received a physical release in September. Until Dawn Say what you want about the remake of Until Dawn. I thought it was a solid experience. If you remember the original Until Dawn, it’s a choose-your-own adventure game with a horror twist. Your decisions will determine who lives or dies. It also blends a few subgenres together with slasher elements, psychological horror, and creature features. All of these elements work perfectly fine in the remake with better graphics, a couple new scenes, and alternate endings. It’s not the most comprehensive remake, but it’s the definitive way to play Until Dawn on the PS5. The environment looks a little more realistic, the controls work better, the sound design is creepier, and the scare factor is more effective. Also, a post-credits scene implies a potential sequel. I believe this game is worth your time and money, especially for horror fans. Silent Hill 2 Confession time. The remake of Silent Hill 2 is my first entry in the franchise. I’m a total newbie to Silent Hill. Luckily, this game proves to be a frightening, tense, and dread inducing experience that’s perfect for the Halloween season. The writing is very strong with excellent voice acting. It’s a true descent into Hell with several detours to Purgatory, aka the Fog World and the Otherworld. This game has an emphasis on psychological horror, although it includes both figurative and literal demons in physical form. Silent Hill 2 is a true survival horror game with tricky combat and menacing enemies. The inventory is more generous than similar games, but it always feels like you’re in grave danger. This game has artful and mournful environments, plus an interesting plot with a twist ending. It’s a must play if you enjoy horror. Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero October was a busy month for gaming, including the release of Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero. It’s another strong entry in the 3D fighting genre with quick maneuvering, fast combo sets, and classic moves from the anime. This game has a huge roster of characters with every hero, villain, supporting character, and variation imaginable. It definitely appeals to multiplayer crowds, but the story modes are a nice venture through the anime’s greatest hits. I recommend starting with Goku’s campaign and then trying other characters if you wish. The gameplay is easy to learn, but opponents are aggressive and they can learn your patterns. It pays to be methodical with quick reflexes. I would say Sparking! Zero is one of the best Dragon Ball games in years. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Usually, I’m not very good at military shooters. However, the most recent Call of Duty game was a pleasant surprise in a chaotic fashion. Truth be told, it’s my first experience in the franchise, so I’m definitely not the target audience. Black Ops 6 is a really fun FPS with a variety of missions. It seems like Activision Blizzard threw several ideas at the wall to see what the audience wants. This game takes elements from the immersive sim genre, giving players multiple chances to complete their missions. You can try different methods, such as stealth takedowns, aggressive firepower, alternate pathways to avoid enemies, and more. It’s a smorgasbord of guns and explosives with smooth controls. I’m not sure if it’s an authentic CoD experience, but it’s an entertaining ride with high energy. Ys X: Nordics Here’s another long running franchise that’s completely new to me. Ys X: Nordics is my first venture in the series and it was a great experience. This game has a party system with two characters where you can switch between them or attack with both protagonists at once. The RPG elements are straight forward with a variety of options. It avoids the open world formula and allows players to fast travel between multiple locations. The supporting cast is funny and charming with helpful goods, such as health items, weapons, armor, etc. Ys X has a story that can rival epic action films with drama, battles sequences, and mythological elements. The naval battles and traversal is a bit on the weak side, but it’s fine enough and you can upgrade the ship to move faster. Check out this game, even if you’re a newcomer to the series. Arsene Lupin: Once a Thief I’m surprised 2024 churned out so many mystery games. Arsene Lupin is a little different than the norm because the protagonist is a thief who’s running from the law. It’s a clever twist on the mystery genre, allowing players to find unique ways to steal valuable items. This game follows the point and click system with an emphasis on exploration and solving puzzles. The titular protagonist is a master of disguise and you must wear various costumes, find important items, and pick the right dialogue choices. Some of the puzzles are quite challenging and it can be tricky to find the best solution for some pr0blems. Arsene Lupin is a clever and charming conman who is easy to like, even though he’s committing a series of crimes. It’s a nice break from stressful and violent games. Dragon Age: The Veilguard This game was probably my personal Game of the Year for 2024. It’s a really huge RPG and fantasy adventure with a sprawling open world, a plethora of enemies, a strong supporting cast, and a personalized character creation system. The RPG elements are great with plenty of options in terms of weapons, upgrades, and move sets. For those who care about it, the romance system is also quite engaging with strong writing and multiple outcomes. The story is similar to other Medieval fantasies, but it’s effective, empowering, and emotional. Don’t listen to the haters. They can’t move past the older Dragon Age games and their personal agendas. Dragon Age: The Veilguard has an interesting variety of missions in multiple locations that feel fresh instead of mundane. Overall, it’s an epic adventure. Layers of Fear I was fortunate enough to snag the limited physical edition of Layers of Fear. This remake integrates the original game and the sequel. It also includes a new chapter with a different protagonist who brings the other games together. Layers of Fear focuses on three artists, specifically a painter, an actor, and a writer. This collection is really creepy with psychedelic transformations in the environment. You’ll maneuver through a haunted house and a damned ship. The graphics are very good and everything feels quite unsettling. It’s basically a walking simulator with puzzles and stalker enemy sequences. Layers of Fear isn’t the most difficult game, but some areas require careful thought and skill. The story is ethereal and it keeps the player guessing. Give this collection a whirl if you dare. Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics Retro games are always a gamble, but the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection is a revelation. It’s a collection of 7 classic games from the Marvel catalogue, including various X-Men characters and other superheroes. This collection also showcases many characters from Street Fighter and other Capcom brands. All of these games play phenomenally well on the Nintendo Switch with snappy, fast combat and many combo options. You can breeze through each game quickly and try multiple runs with different characters. These games can be brutally challenging, but victory always feels satisfying. The entire collection is exciting and it includes some of the best 2D fighting games ever made. I highly recommend the Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection, even for people who rarely play retro games. Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age The 2D fighting game spree continued through December with Diesel Legacy. It’s a fun experience with a variety of short character stories. The characters fit a number of popular dieselpunk archetypes who have their own unique move sets. This game has a much bigger emphasis on quick combos and snappy reflexes instead of powerful super moves. You can zip up and down in separate lanes to avoid enemy attacks. For those of you who enjoy the multiplayer scene, Diesel Legacy accommodates with online modes and tournaments. This game keeps the mechanics simple while providing a satisfying amount of challenge. Defeat is inevitable, but you can learn from mistakes and push forwards to victory. The animation is a blend of anime and classic comic book artwork. Overall, Diesel Legacy is a nice addition to the 2D fighting repertoire. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle This game redeems the last several years of failures in the Indiana Jones canon. It’s very similar to some of the original Indiana Jones films, such as Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade. Troy Baker sounds almost identical to Harrison Ford and the character animation evokes his imagery really well. This game serves as a well crafted immersive sim with multiple ways to approach each mission. You’ll travel to many locations and fight the Nazi forces through clever means, ranging from stealth combat, fist fighting, gunfire, traps, etc. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle includes several puzzles and some of them are real brain teasers. It feels like an authentic experience from the franchise with humorous quips, campy villains, and improvised escape plans. This game was a huge surprise late in the 2024 calendar. Clock Tower Rewind The year ended with the remaster of Clock Tower. It was the game that paved the way for Outlast, Amnesia, and other horror games that feature a defenseless protagonist. You must run and hide from the dangerous Scissor Man who stalks you through a large mansion. Clock Tower has a point and click format that allows you to solve puzzles, pick up important items, hide behind or under furniture, and gather temporary weapons for defense. The Scissor Man can appear randomly at any moment and it’s essential to find clever ways for evasion. What happens if you die? It’s not a big deal because you can rewind the game for several seconds or open a previous save file. Due to the unpredictable nature of the game, it’s quite suspenseful. Plus, it features classic horror tropes, such as creepy mansions, demonic cults, and final girls. All right! You’ve read my entire list of favorite games from 2024. Last year was a turbulent ride regarding new releases, but it was worth my time and effort. What were your favorite games of 2024? Tell me all about it in the comment section. Thank you very much for supporting my content. I really appreciate it. Sleep tight and have a good week.
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Hello, my fellow gamers! 2024 was a tumultuous year for the video game industry with layoffs, poor decisions from executives, unimpressive sales, and quite a few lackluster releases. However, 2024 was an excellent year for collectors of physical games and connoisseurs of the indie scene. I found 38 games that impressed me last year. They include a variety of genres, runtimes, gameplay styles, level designs, and degrees of challenge. I also finished the main campaigns for each of these games. Each selection on this post had a physical release last year on at least one major platform. I’m still a big believer in supporting physical media, even though resources are dwindling. 38 is a big number, so I’m giving you the first half today and the second half next week. I’m listing my favorite games in order of release date. Enjoy!
Mayhem Brawler January kicked off the year with Mayhem Brawler. It’s a little superhero brawler that adds some new ideas to the genre, such as branching storylines, alternate boss fights, and a few simplified mechanics. For example, this game has a dedicated block and a single button dash. Those elements are really helpful. It has fast, snappy combat with hoards of relentless enemies. Mayhem Brawler has a satisfying degree of challenge, including intense boss fights. The tone is highly campy yet charming. I appreciate the comic book style art and multiple endings. There’s plenty of replay value because each run can be a different experience. The runtime is just a few hours and it doesn’t need to be longer. It’s nice to see brawlers thriving in the modern era. Technically, Mayhem Brawler came out in 2021, but the physical version for PS5 released last year. Another Code: Recollection This collection was an unexpected surprise in 2024. Another Code: Recollection includes the remakes of two point and click mysteries. The protagonist is a teenage girl who’s trying to find out more information about her family. Both games have sci-fi elements and a few clever plot twists. This collection includes a number of interesting puzzles and opportunities for exploration. It’s a laid back experience, but you’ll still use your brain to progress through the story and roadblocks. Another Code has engaging characters and several fascinating mystery elements. The gameplay is straight forward, which is a nice reprieve from more challenging games. If you’re confused, both games include a map, waypoints, hints, and a journal. Another Code is a solid experience for players who appreciate narrative games. Tekken 8 The fighting genre’s renaissance continues! Tekken 8 is in good company with similar 3D fighting games, such as Street Fighter 6 and Mortal Kombat 1. This game encourages an aggressive combat style with the new heat system. You can recover health over time after dealing significant damage to the opponent. The gameplay is fast, accurate, and exhilarating. Tekken 8 has a surprisingly decent story mode with a meaty runtime. The opening roster includes a total of 32 characters, which is much bigger than the average fighting game. It gives players several options, including single player modes, competitive multiplayer, character stories, and mini games. Tekken 8 has a couple of gameplay styles, specifically classic controls and the new simplified controls. This game is a terrific experience for fighting enthusiasts. Granblue Fantasy: Relink I’m a newcomer to JRPGs and Granblue Fantasy: Relink is a strong onboarding experience. Skill trees, inventory, and other RPG elements are fairly easy to understand and modify. The gameplay is fun with effective hack and slash combat. Granblue Fantasy relies on separate maps with specific biomes instead of a gigantic open world environment. The party system is vast with many supporting characters who have their own skills, weapons, and abilities. Even though the game lacks enemy variety, it has several challenging boss fights that test your skills and party management. You will rarely feel underpowered because the game provides many side quests and upgrade opportunities to gather EXP. Despite releasing in February, Granblue Fantasy remained a strong JRPG throughout 2024. Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden This game is the perfect blend of strong narration, melee combat, open world exploration, horror, and character development. Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a hack and slash adventure game that takes place in Colonial America. It features a pair of star crossed lovers who make a living by vanquishing evil spirits. The story unfolds slowly and meticulously through several missions and encounters. Banishers is a dark and violent game that functions as an effective morality tale. It has 4 harrowing boss fights and 3 main environments, specifically the forest, farmland, and mountains. Side quests feel like valuable story developments with various NPCs instead of busy work. Overall, Banishers is a strong single player adventure with enough content to keep you busy for many hours. Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II It’s rare to see a side scrolling horror game nowadays. Death Mark II takes influences from folk horror and point click games, such as Clock Tower. The story focuses on a supernatural PI who’s investigating a series of grisly deaths on a school campus. Every corridor and room is foreboding because frightening encounters are inevitable. The game encourages exploration with several mandatory puzzles that are intriguing without being overtly frustrating. Combat isn’t the main part of the game, but it features a few violent encounters with vengeful spirits and demonic entities. Death Mark II is creepy and unsettling with several gruesome and disturbing moments. This game requires a lot of thought, but the outcome feels rewarding. It’s a great experience for horror fans. GigaBash This entertaining fighting game had a limited physical release in February. GigaBash isn’t reinventing the fighting genre, but it’s fun with a roster of animated kaiju monsters. Matches are brief and packed with whimsical action. It’s a lovely homage to Godzilla, Voltron, Power Rangers, Ultraman, and other adventures that feature giant monsters or robots. GigaBash has a big emphasis on co-op and multiplayer modes, but it’s a good single player experience as well. The story mode is a neat little tutorial and overview of each monster. This game is charming with a cute animation style. Even the most ferocious monsters are adorable. The combat is easy to learn and each level includes destructible environments. Sometimes, it’s nice to take a break from complex games and beat up a few cartoon monsters. Alone in the Dark I feel like the reboot of Alone in the Dark didn’t get fair reviews from critics. This original story features a number of supernatural occurrences in Derceto Manor. It’s an old fashioned survival horror game with limited resources, relentless enemies, and spooky locations. You can find tidbits of lore all over the environment, bringing extra depth to the story. Alone in the Dark features Lovecraftian and cosmic horrors in the form of various creatures and distorted biomes. This game has many interesting and challenging puzzles that require careful thought. The combat isn’t particularly refined, but it’s crunchy and satisfying. It’s a creepy love letter to the survival horror genre with so many familiar elements from Resident Evil, Dead Space, and other iconic franchises. Rise of the Ronin If you’re looking for a substantial RPG, Rise of the Ronin might be a good choice. This PlayStation exclusive is one of the most accessible soulsborne titles with a variety of difficulty settings and a manageable upgrade system. It remains true to form of the genre with fast combat that requires precision, patience, and quick reflexes. Rise of the Ronin features a vast open world environment with a multitude of missions and supporting characters in 19th century Japan. I can’t say the animation is super impressive, but the environments are still well crafted. This game offers many fighting styles, weapons, and types of armor. Players can experiment and find the options that work best for them. Many of the characters are endearing with complex motivations and it’s intriguing to meet friends and foes along the way. A Space for the Unbound It’s hard to assign a genre to this game. I suppose A Space for the Unbound is a graphic novel with point and click elements. This unusual side scroller has a big emphasis on the story with deep, dark themes that might resonate with modern audiences. You’ll choose a number of dialogue options and complete several objectives through mini games and collecting items. Unlike most graphic novels, this one requires ample exploration and it features a little bit of combat as well. A Space for the Unbound is a very emotional coming of age story about self-esteem, mental health, and personal scars. I’m sure some people will find the content quite relatable. If nothing else, this game will give you a new twist on the point and click adventure or graphic novel. House Flipper 2 Ordinarily, I don’t care about simulators. However, House Flipper 2 is a rare exception with accessible gameplay and a decent amount of entertainment value. The most mundane tasks and busy work is oddly delightful. Who knew cleaning up trash, moping the floor, and scrubbing dirty walls could be so much fun? The gameplay is very simple and relaxing. You can furnish and modify houses to your personal preferences. Clients might sound picky or strict, but they’re not difficult to please in the long run, giving you opportunities for customization. Each renovation requires a series of tasks, including painting, tearing down walls, buying furniture, cleaning, etc. Believe me. House Flipper 2 is a worthy investment and a nice break from more tedious, stressful, and complex games. A Tale of Paper: Refolded I never played the original version of A Tale of Paper, but the remaster is quite enjoyable. The story is ambiguous, although it seems like the game takes place in a post-apocalyptic future. It implies the human race abandoned Earth and traveled to outer space. The protagonist is a small origami humanoid who can turn into other shapes, including birds, frogs, paper airplanes, and more. Little Nightmares is a fair comparison if you wondering about the genre. However, A Tale of Paper is more about solving puzzles, platforming, and exploration instead of horror. It’s definitely more approachable than similar games. For example, Bramble: The Mountain King is a lot harder. The story is vague, but it’s still touching and thought provoking. You should give it a shot. Adam Wolfe You might not know this about me, but I’m a big fan of hidden object games. Adam Wolfe is a collection of supernatural detective stories with a hybrid of hidden object and point and click adventure elements. There was a time when hidden object games were popular on cell phones and tablets, but that’s a bygone era. Adam Wolfe is pretty interesting with intriguing mysteries and clever puzzles. Each episode has a supernatural menace of the week. I think it might appeal to people who like Supernatural, Haven, American Horror Story, and other paranormal shows. The titular PI is a hard boiled sleuth with psychic abilities. This collection is refreshing because it’s gritty, spooky, and violent without combat or chase sequences. If you’re looking for something different, Adam Wolfe might be a good choice. Still Wakes the Deep 2024 was a great year for horror. This cosmic horror game takes place on an offshore oil rig after the drill team disturbs an amorphous entity. Some critics are calling Still Wakes the Deep a walking simulator with a horror theme, which is fair. You’ll spend time maneuvering through the dilapidated oil rig while hiding or running from monsters. This game is gruesome with clear influences from John Carpenter’s The Thing. It’s eerie because you never know what might be lurking around the corner or hiding behind locked doors. The voice acting is superb and the characters are rough around the edges while being relatable at the same time. Still Wakes the Deep is much less predictable than you might expect. June was a quiet month for games, but this one stood out. Blacksad: Under the Skin This unusual mystery game might look familiar because it actually came out in 2019. Honestly, I never played Blacksad until it received a physical release on the PS5 in July. I heard this game was broken with a lot of bugs and glitches. Apparently, the developer cleaned it up nicely because I didn’t encounter any major issues. Blacksad is a noir detective story with anthropomorphic characters. For example, the protagonist is a humanoid black cat. The story is really interesting with a number of twists and turns. It’s mostly a point and click adventure, but you can die upon making the wrong decisions. Your choices matter and some of the puzzles require legitimate thought. The gameplay is a bit janky on today’s standards, although the experience is still quite enjoyable. Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn I will gladly admit, Flintlock is a messy game. However, it’s oddly entertaining and I didn’t have any problem looking past some flaws. This adventure game is a more accessible version of the soulsborne formula with fast hack and slash combat, dodge and parry mechanics, firearms, and multiple difficulty settings. The main characters are a soldier and a mythical creature who accompanies her. Together, they’re a formidable duo during intense enemy encounters. Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is a fantasy game that blends a Napoleonic setting with creatures from various mythologies. It has an open world environment and several missions, but the pacing is good and brisk. I would say it has the right amount of the challenge and variety without being tedious or bloated. The Oregon Trail Do you remember the original Oregon Trail? The remake is a faithful adaptation with the original components, such as a brutal environment, tough choices, careful inventory management, and random strikes of luck. Typically, I don’t like survival games, but this one is a unique experience. You gather a party of four people who have various strengths and weaknesses. It’s important to engage in hunting, bartering, camping, foraging, maintaining your wagon, etc. Everything matters in this game, including hygiene, hunger, sleep, morale, and more. The Oregon Trail is a grueling yet satisfying experience. Sometimes, it seems like all hope is lost. Keep marching forward and maybe you’ll reach Oregon City, even if the odds are against you. Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders I’m a huge fan of Agatha Christie’s Poirot novels. It’s really cool to see the Poirot mysteries in a video game. The ABC Murders is a direct adaptation of Christie’s book with the same name. This game is very similar to other interactive mysteries with point and click elements, puzzles, and exploration. I remember when this game came out on the Switch several years ago and it was unplayable. The ABC Murders received a physical release on the PS5 last Summer and it works totally fine now. I didn’t encounter any game breaking bugs or major issues. Poirot is a quirky and witty detective who is both highly intelligent and endearing. The story focuses on a trail of murders, but I don’t want to spoil anything. Play the game and find out what happens. Cat Quest III There’s no such thing as a bad Cat Quest game. In fact, the third entry in the series might be the best one. The setting has a pirate theme, including naval battles, swashbuckling, pistols, treasure hunting, etc. This game is adorable and funny with cute characters and snappy one liners. Cat Quest III has a lot of variety for an indie title with various missions, optional boss fights, dungeons, towers, and grandiose exploration. It’s surprisingly challenging for a family game, which means your weapons, upgrades, armor, spells, and EXP truly matter. You will experience defeat sometimes, but it feels more like a momentary stumble instead of a frustrating experience. Plus, you get to play as a pirate cat. That’s a bonus perk. 2024 was a drought for cat games, but this one is a real gem. Congratulations! You made it through the first half of my favorite games from 2024. I will post the rest of my list next weekend. What were your favorite games of 2024? Do you share any favorite games from my list? Go ahead and list your favorite games in the comment section. Thanks for visiting my blog. Show each other plenty of support, empathy, and respect. Don’t be a stranger and have a good week. |
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