Mixtape

A game about friendship and the end of an era 

Game no: 570

Genre: Others (Minigames) 
Platform: PC
Release Date: 2026

This game has been in all publications and being touted as the best game of the year. High praise all over. The story is amazing and the gameplay (or lack there off) is fun. I for one tried this game and my review is not like the others. What is Mixtape about. Three high school friends spending their last day before one of them is moving to New York. Basically this game happens in one night of a couple of hours. The game uses a custom soundtrack (hence the term mixtape) to get into the mood of the gameplay 

This is not a game. This is basically a game on rails or an interactive movie. That is why everyone can play this game. The controls are easy. There is no fail state since they made it very accessible to everyone to play. The game rangers from using the joystick to move your skateboard or simple one button pressues for the action that you need to do. The gameplay all depends on what is music is playing on the background. The music plays an important role in the gameplay but to tell you the truth I am not a big fan of 70-80s music that much. I know some of them but not all of them. Some are great while some are a hit and a miss. 

Not to say I didn't like this game but this game was not the 10/10 like everyone seems it to be. Its probably the story only relates to a certain type of demographic (basically kids who are finishing high school) so I don't have any stakes in the sotry. The backstory is more interesting that what is happening overall as a whole. The characters also doesn't get cl,osure which sucks for a videogame. But it was never intended to do that. It was basically to record the last day of highschool and it set out to do actually that. I am glad I played it at least once so I can see what is all the rave is about. Overall I can't recommend mixtape to anyone. The story was mid. The gameplay was no existent and overall everything just was left hanging. I did love the art direction and the cartoon like nature of the graphics (complete with 16 frames per second) Overall I give mixtape a B-Rank
 

and Roger

A touching game about memories 

Game no: 561

Genre: Others 
Platform: PC
Release Date: 2025

and Roger is a game about family and lost. When you start this game  you are greeted with a dot. You click the dot and then another dot appears.. you click it and so on and so fourth. During the gameplay you are given a story. At first it seems like a mystery and then it evolves to a beautiful love story and then it goes back to sadness. This is a touching story on what happens if you lose the most important thing. Your memories. This game is basically what happens when you have dementia and how the people that love you deal with it. As far as gameplay is just a simple point and drag adventure with some unique prompts. Nothing to special. This game is more a story rather than a game. So in the end (which is only an hour by the way) you'll leave the game with a mixed of emotions. I give this a S-Rank

What Remains of Edith Finch

An interactive story 

Game no: 515
Genre: Other (Walking Simulator)  
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Release Date: 2017

I've heard a lot of good things about What Remains of Edith Finch but when I booted the game up I didn't expect it to be what it is. Basically you play as Edith Finch the last generation of the Finch family. You mom past away and you are going back home to find out about your entire family. That's the premise of this game. You are basically just walking from one point to the next point and stopping along the way to listen to the story. Between the journey you discover all the Finch generations and what happen that cause them their demise 

This game plays more like an interactive story rather than a usual game. The text pop out on screen so you can see them while going to your intended destination. The only action is the shoulder button and joystick where you press to open and push doors. There are also some action between in. What makes this game unique is that each stage that you encounter it jumps into a different genre of game. There is one where you fly a kite, there is another where you play as a knight conquering a kingdom and there is one that is in a style of a comic to name a few. Each of the sections last around 20 minutes and you move on to your next path. You are rarely at a lost here since the game is as linear as they come.

As for the story. It is sad and touching at the same time. To see all your past generations die as a result of some freak accident and there is many things left unsaid is sad. Makes you think that you need to reconciled with your own family if there is any unfinished business you have. I won't spoil the ending but this game should be played by everyone since there a little to no learning curve here. The controls are simplistic, the gameplay is short (less than 2 hours but I took 3 days to finish it) and the story is very engaging. Overall I gave this game an S Rank. Probably will be in my game of the year. 

Venba

 A mother's love transcends everything 

Game no: 512
Genre: Other (Narrative, point and click)  
Platform: PC
Release Date: 2023

I heard about this game and I had to try it. In this game you play as Venba, a high school teacher from India who migrated to Cana da for a better life. There she and her husband Pavalaan try to build a future for themselves but it turns out that is not easy being someone foreign in a country that doesn't seem to know what you are about. Things change when they have a son Kavin (Kevin as his friends call) and the meld of cultures (from east to west) Venba tries to install upon her son

So this game is part narrative story, part cooking simulator. You just need a mouse to play this game and there are dialogue options to choose from which will not effect the main story but there are different responses when you click the branching text. What make this game great in my book is the cooking. Halfway through the story (which is separated in chapters) you'll have to cook a traditional Tamil dish. The dishes ranges from an easy Putu, Maruku and complex such as Mutton Briyani and chicken soup. You'll have a cookbook that was left by your mom but the pages and text are missing due to wear and tear and it is up to you to figure out the recipe based on your past memories and logic I guess.

The game is forgiving in the cooking. IF you mess it up you can start over again. So this game is a lot of trial and error. The sound effects of the cooking is divine and makes you want to actually try the food (which we actually did today... we ate some Briyani) The other thing that makes this game great is the story. The story is heartwarming and sad at the same time. It shows that no matter how much you try to run away from you roots, it will always be a part of you.

In the end this game a short and sweet adventure. You can finish it off in one sitting since its only around 2 hours and once you are done there is nothing else to do unless you want to play it again. This is one of a game of the year contender for me. It short and sweet and hits all the right points. In the end I give this game an S-Rank.  

Overboard!

 A interactive story book 

Game no: 442
Genre: Other
Platform: Nintendo Switch  
Release Date: 2021

What is it about?
You killed your husband and now need to try to prove your innocence until your arrive 

What did I liked?
Multiple combinations on how you can finish the game 
To get the best ending you need to be at the right place at the right time 
Love the old timey music
You keep looping again and again 

What I didn't liked?
You only have 8 hours and sometimes you won't have enough time to finish the mission 
After a while you get frustrated trying to figure out what to do next

Status: Finish the game with no loose ends 

Fun Factor: Is an okay game. Quite enjoyable 

Unpacking

A game about unpacking 

Game no: 440
Genre: Other
Platform: Nintendo Switch  
Release Date: 2021

What is it about?
A story about a girl over the years unpack boxes each new place she is living at 

What did I liked?
The game is very simple and relaxing. Is about you just unpacking and seeing where does thing belong 
The pixel art is so detailed and beautiful
Game is short and sweet 

What didn't I liked?
Some things where you think belongs doesn't belong at the place. So it becomes a chore where to put the items in the correct place. 

Status: Finish the game until end credits. 

Fun Factor: It a very enjoyable game 

Bound

A game about loss and what you gain

Game no: 397
Genre: Other (Walking simulator)
Platform: PS4 
Release Date: 2016

What is it about?
I can't describe it. Basically you play as an interpretive dancer going through your mind until you reach your trauma.

What did I liked?
The gameplay is simple and short
The graphics is very trippy. I rarely talk about graphics but this is filled with shapes of polygons that keeps on jumping here and there. It is a visual treat for your eyes. 

There is no voice but the still images tell a lot. It is a story about loss and hate and how you deal with it 

What I didn't liked?

The platforming is not precise 

The visual effects will be overwhelming at some times 

There is a bad guy but really you don't do anything but just walk till the end 

Status: Finish the game until the end credits 

Fun Factor: It is an okay game. I enjoyed it 

Lonely Mountains Downhill

An amazing simple title 

Game no: 371
Genre: Other (Cycling game?) 
Platform: PS4
Release Date: 2019

What is it about?

Your task is to go down the mountain and try not to crash 

What I liked?

The gameplay is simple and yet is hard at the same time 

There are 4 mountains with 4 different tracks 

Some tracks are very steep while others are flat 

There are a lot of shortcuts to try to shave your a couple seconds of your time. Which makes it so frustrating (and yet in a fun way) if you failed a run. Sometimes you can shave like a good 10 seconds off

6 bikes with different which different stat. The Geronimo is my favorite since it has the highest shock absorption

What I didn't liked?

The expert courses are hard.  I mean really hard. I''ll revist in when I'm in a better state of mind 

Status: Finish the game will all 4 areas. Unlocked 3 bicycles

Fun Factor: Really a fun game. One of my game of the year in my book. 

Florence

A very beautiful game 

Game no: 367
Genre: Other (Interactive Story) 
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Release Date: 2018

What is it about?

It a story about live and love 

What I liked?

Everything. This game is simple as it gets. It a story about live and love 

Gameplay is simple but you are there for the story more than the gameplay 

The ending is satisfying 

What I didn't liked?

I wish it didn't end there for her. I wish there is more.

This game is flawless and yet it won't make my top 10 games of the year since there are lot of games that I've played that deserve a spot

Status: Finish the game. It's only 40 minutes long

Fun Factor: A must play for everyone. 

Cricket through the Ages

What the fudge did I play 😳

Game no: 339
Genre: Other (I have no idea)
Platform: iOS
Released Date: 2019

Gameplay
First person hits the other gets a point

What is it about? 
It’s a faux documentary about cricket through the ages. Narrated David Attenborough style

What I liked?
The story is very funny
The gameplay is short and funny
There is no win or lose. Just enjoy yourself

What I didn’t liked? 
Controls are shit but I think that the part of the game
The gameplay is just trying to hit

Status: Finish the main storyline

Fun Factor: It’s a quick game so... that’s it I guess

Untitled Goose Game

Tactical Espionage Action... That Goose is a dick

Game no: 334
Genre: Other (You play as a goose)
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Release Date: 2019

 



What is it about?
You play as a goose and terrorize a small town with your goose antics

What I liked?
The art style
The simplistic nature of gameplay. There are straight to do task and only 3 buttons
Funny things when you accomplish a certain task
The game is quite short

What I didn't liked?
The game is unresponsive at some times
You literally don't know what to do for certain task... because there are not tutorials on how to solve the problem. You'll end up being frustrated

Status: Finish the game

Fun Factor: A great game to play to relaxed

Katamari Damacy Reroll

Rolling a ball is pure joy

Game no: 326
Genre: Others (Rolling sim)
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Release Date: 2018 (Originally 2004)





What is it about?
The King of the Cosmos has knock down the stars and moons and its up to the Prince to restore everything by rolling a ball into the shape of the star

What I liked?
Rolling the Katamari is therapeutic. Watching things stuck on  to it is surprisingly fun.
Making the ball bigger and bigger.

What I didn't liked?
For a 14 year old game the controller still sucks. The Katamari does not handle well when its to big
Getting stuck when you are too big

Status: Finish the game until the end credits. Got the Katamari into 450m

Fun Factor: A game where you need to roll and roll without that much thinking. Awesome

ABZU

Just keep swimming, just keep swimming...

Game no: 302
Genre: Other (Underwater Exploration)
Platform: PS4
Released Date: 2016






What is it about?
You are an explorer who goes on an adventure into parts unknown

What I liked?
- The underwater view is breathtaking
- Exploring the caverns is fun
- You can ride the fishes and learn about the name
- Swimming in the current and underneath the sea is just serenity
- The finale is awesome

What I didn't liked?
- Trying to go everywhere to find the small robots to proceed.  That's just tedios
- The boost doesn't seem to work

Status: Finish the game till the end credits

Fun Factor: It's a fun and relaxing game

Overcooked

A great party game that will either make or break you

Game no: 283
Genre: Other (Party)
Platform: Nintendo Switch





What is it about?
You play as chef going from kitchen to kitchen. Cooking delicious meals in order to prevent the apocalypse.

Menu:
Soup (Tomato, Onion, Mushroom)
Burger (Lettuce, Bun, Tomato, Meat)
Fish and Chips (Potato, Fish)
Tortilla (Tortilla, Rice, Flour)
Pizza (Tomato, Cheese, Mushrrom, Bread, Sausage)
Salad (Tomato, Lettuce)

Things I liked:
- Fast paced gameplay which combines your ability to juggle 3 things at the same time
- Communication and banter in the the real world where you need to execute the meal before times runs out
- The stages ranges from normal to pretty absured
- The story is good enough but doesn't leave a mark
- The food that you need to execute is simple yet complex in design

Things I didn't like:
- Working with people who doesn't know how to play the game
- Cooking can be a challenging experience

Overall: Great party game for the Switch. It's a recommended first buy when you buy a switch.

Status: Finish the game with wife until the final boss with 80 stars in hand. Trying the DLC next.

Fun Factor: Spectacular... A great party game.

Game & Watch Gallery

The original Gameboy game

Game no: 228

Genre: Other (No idea what is it)

Platform: Game Boy

   

Does that game holds up?

All of the original classic game and watch games remastered with new gameplay mechanics 

Gets harder after every 100 points 

4 different games with specific gameplay. My favorite is the platform walking 

Status: Finish all the stages in easy

Fun Factor: A great way to waste your time