Bioshock Infinite

Still think the story and characters are great, but this game could have been half the length and been the better for it. Even with vigors and gear, it's 90% a pure shooter and all the filler battles between more interesting encounters/set pieces just drag by the end. Even Booker and Elizabeth's constant banter can't hide how large but empty most of the game world feels in comparison to Bioshock 1/2.

I've got minimal memory of the Burial at Sea DLC that I'll tackle next. but this replay cements Infinite as my least favourite in the Bioshock Trilogy.

COD World at War
Damn, so happy I played this game again!
Campaign is so good! Jumping between the Americans fighting the Japs, & the Russians fighting the Nazis. Super gritty!
Just damn hard, probably the hardest COD game. Enemies spam grenades like its going out of fashion!
& the first COD with Nazi Zombies

Horizon Zero Dawn (+Frozen Wilds)

And yes i know it's been out for a long time

Bioshock Infinite: Burial at Sea Part 1 + 2

Simultaneously the best and worst parts of Bioshock Infinite. Environment and gameplay-wise, I love the return to Rapture and the lack of resources that result in more tactical encounters (especially when playing as Elizabeth in episode 2). On the other hand, the narrative feels like a response to fan-fic trying to connect the game in the series. Bioshock Infinite already had several plotholes and inconsistencies you could ignore if you got caught up in the experience, whereas Burial at Sea forces you to consider them, get more confused, and then accept it serves as prequel to the first Bioshock game.

My current ranking is still Bioshock 2 > Bioshock 1 >>> Infinite

Resident Evil 3 Remake.

Yakuza 6
Damn, that ending
End of an era, started these games are PS2
Had my doubts, but its up there with Yakuza O & 4.
They did change a few things, mostly for the better. Auto save FTW!

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines

Did a Tremere playthrough this time around. Loyal to the Camerilla to the end, but F**K the prince! So many years later and this game still holds up. Thoughg, that being said, I did have a few bugs (there was one sidequest that I couldn't complete because an random NPC kept glitching) and a couple of crashes but that didn't make the story and awesome VtM world any worse.

Will more than likely do another playthrough later in the year, though I haven't decided which clan to do next.

Watch Dogs Legion
Had very low expectations going in. But the game really surprised me.
Not as good as the last game, which was my GOTY for that year.
Story takes a LONG time to build. But you had a good ending & a nice twist at the end.
The recruiting works very well. & the city feels alive, with ppl going about their business & interacting with each other.
The voice acting was not so bad, just the odd one here & there.
Game looks great, just crashed a few times one me.
Games a lot of fun, if you stick with it.
Was given a Hitman (woman) after completing one mission.
No video game designer

Persona 5 Royal, Finally. Managed to get the True ending... it was underwhelming?
Now going for Persona 5 strikers. Very different games!

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.

Doom Eternal.

Last of Us 2. Best game I have played. The graphics are amazing. The story puts you on an emotional roller coaster ride.

Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth

A whole 114 hours in the end, and loved every moment of it.

It took me forever to finally get to the end, because I decided to grind for certain digimon. Though, said digimon made the final battle alot easier. I am wrapping up some post-game missions now and have already started up Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth - Hacker's Memory.

Assassins Creed Valhalla
83hours level 325
I wasn't a fan of the loot, & leveling up system. Didn't like the combat system either, but I think thats just me.
Game is huge! 4 smaller maps, & one very big map!
Story & side quests are a very good. The story is very long, so the side quests are short & sweet. Lots of collectables to find.
The ending sets up big stuff for the next game. WW2 setting would be nice, don't know where else they could go?
Unfortunately the game is VERY buggy. To the point where the final story mission glitched. Luckily you don't miss much, as the ending actually takes place before then. The secret ending is a must!!!!!!!

Outriders: played it solo and finished it, The Tier system is good and i hope its implemented in other games in the future, you always in for a fight and you cant out level your enemies, unless you choose you lower your Tier then its easier but the loot is crap. Sticking with the higher Tier gets you better loot.
Story is good really enjoyed the combat, was pretty hooked from start to end. End game stuff is okay, hopefully they have some cool DLC`s in the future.
The guns are epic, so many different kinds with different abilities, guess that what keep you playing, wanting to get more legendary`s . The game is a must for any fans of loot and shoot.

The Darkness
Done by the same guys who did Chronicles of Riddick Escape from Butcher Bay. But this one seems to be aging a bit better.
Still a great game, just lots of backtracking.

The Darkness 2
Not a big fan of the art style, but its okay.
Pity we never got the third game after that ending

Spec Ops The Line
Criminally underrated game.

Condemned Criminal Origins
Only played the second one, thought the first one was a PC exclusive.
Found it on Xbox360, for a 15 year old game it still looks damn good.
This is one helluva freaky game!! They absolutely nailed the atmosphere.
Its got a very basic detective mode. Combat is also very basic, little bit clunky now but still works.
Great story & some interesting collectables to find.
A must play, but with the lights on

The Touryst - Cool little puzzle platformer. Check Andrews review for all you need to know: https://nexushub.co.za/nexus/review-the-touryst-xbox-series-s.html