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Game 48: Call of Duty 2

Developer: Infinity Ward
Played on: Series X
Release: 2005

Playtime: 9 hours 33 minutes
Rating: 8
Thoughts: While first-person shooters have long grown past it, Call of Duty 2's fundamentals easily hold up 20 years later.
December 18, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Game 47: Neva

Developer: Nomada Studio
Played on: Switch
Release: 2024

Playtime: 3 hours 40 minutes
Rating: 8.5
Thoughts: While not as strong as its predecessor, Neva's impeccable presentation, emotional story, and tight gameplay make it an easy recommendation.
December 16, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Game 45: Hades II

Developer: Supergiant Games
Played on: Switch
Release: 2025

Playtime: 42 hours 16 minutes
Rating: 9.5
Thoughts: While the story may stumble in places, Hades II polishes most of its predecessor's strengths to a near-perfect sheen.
December 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Game 45: Ninja Gaiden 4

Developers: Team Ninja and PlatinumGames
Played on: PC via Game Pass
Release: 2025

Playtime: 12 hours 27 minutes
Rating: 8
Thoughts: Platinum does a great job of adapting Ninja Gaiden to their style of action. However, Ryu's inclusion derails the game's momentum.
December 13, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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December 12, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Game 44: Marvel Cosmic Invasion

Developers: Tribute Games
Played on: PC via Game Pass
Release: 2025

Playtime: 5 hours 31 minutes
Rating: 6.5
Thoughts: While fun with others, Marvel Cosmic Invasion is a slog to play solo.
December 7, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Game 43: Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Conviction

Developers: Ubisoft Montreal
Played on: Series X
Release: 2010

Rating: 8.5
Thoughts: If you can get past the big departure in gameplay, Conviction is a tight action game that always keeps you on your toes.
November 27, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Game 42: Sound Shapes

Developers: Queasy Games and Wholesale Algorithms
Played on: PS5
Release: 2013

Playtime: 2 hours 22 minutes
Rating: 7.5
Thoughts: Sound Shapes is a delightful platformer that, unfortunately, can never reach its full potential again due to Sony shutting down its servers.
November 26, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Game 41: Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Double Agent

Developers: Ubisoft Milan and Shanghai
Played on: Series X
Release: 2006

Playtime: 12 hours 55 minutes
Rating: 6.5
Thoughts: Double Agent weighs down its polished stealth mechanics with annoying minigames and an inconsequential choice system.
November 15, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Game 40: Absolum

Developers: Guard Crush Games and Supamonks
Played on: Switch
Release: 2025

Playtime: 21 hours 58 minutes
Rating: 8.5
Thoughts: Absolum does a great job of using the inherent replayability of the beat 'em up genre to fuel a unique and incredibly fun roguelike.
November 8, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Game 39: Disney Illusion Island

Developers: Dlala Studios
Played on: Switch via NSO Game Trial
Release: 2023

Playtime: 7 hours 25 minutes
Rating: 6.5
Thoughts: DII does a good job of introducing younger players to search action games. However, it lacks the depth to keep veterans engaged.
November 4, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Game 38: Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory

Developers: Ubisoft Montreal
Played on: Series X
Release: 2005

Playtime: 14 hours 33 minutes
Rating: 8
Thoughts: While there are still a few annoyances, Chaos Theory is a highly approachable and fun stealth game that stands up to the test of time.
October 30, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Game 37: Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow

Developers: Ubisoft Shanghai
Played on: Series X
Release: 2004

Rating: 7
Thoughts: While there are still problems, Pandora Tomorrow's improvements slightly ease the rigidity of Splinter Cell's stealth sandbox.
October 11, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Game 36: Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

Developers: The Game Kitchen
Played on: PS5
Release: 2025

Playtime: 12 hours 3 minutes
Rating: 8.5
Thoughts: Ragebound successfully balances making classic Ninja Gaiden approachable for newcomers with offering enough of a challenge for series veterans.
October 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Game 35: Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair

Developers: Playtonic Games
Played on: Steam Deck
Release: 2019

Playtime: 12 hours 31 minutes
Rating: 8
Thoughts: Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is a great platformer held back by overly long levels and an insanely sharp difficulty spike.
October 4, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Game 34: Metaphor: ReFantazio

Developers: Studio Zero
Played on: PS5
Release: 2024

Playtime: 92 hours 43 minutes
Rating: 9.5
Thoughts: Metaphor: ReFantazio is a near-flawless new pillar in Atlus' RPG portfolio. However, it doesn't do enough to differentiate itself from the modern Persona games.
September 28, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Game 33: Hades

Developers: Supergiant Games
Played on: Switch
Release: 2020

Playtime: 53 hours 46 minutes
Rating: 9
Thoughts: While Hades can get repetitive at times, an intriguing story, excellent character writing, and great gameplay make it easy to keep coming back for more.
September 27, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Game 32: Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell

Developers: Ubisoft Montreal
Played on: Series X
Release: 2002

Rating: 6
Thoughts: The rigidness of Splinter Cell's stealth sandbox causes more frustration than enjoyment.
September 16, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Game 31: Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

Developers: Inti Creates
Played on: Switch
Release: 2018

Playtime: 5 hours 31 minutes
Rating: 7.5
Thoughts: Curse of the Moon is a fun little twist on the classic Castlevania formula.
September 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
DLC 7: The Messenger — Picnic Panic

Developer: Sabotage Studio
Played on: Switch
Release: 2019

Playtime: 3 hours 18 minutes
Rating: 6.5
Thoughts: While it's nice to have more of The Messenger, Picnic Panic's additions and remixes to the gameplay are underwhelming at best and frustrating at worst.
September 3, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Game 30: The Messenger

Developers: Sabotage Studio
Played on: Switch
Release: 2018

Playtime: 13 hours 24 minutes
Rating: 9
Thoughts: The Messenger is a stylish and highly entertaining action game with a unique twist.
September 1, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Game 29: Gris

Developers: Nomada Studio
Played on: Switch
Release: 2018

Playtime: 3 hours 9 minutes
Rating: 9.5
Thoughts: A treat for the eyes, ears, and thumbs, Gris is a beautiful experience from start to finish.
August 19, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Game 28: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

Developers: Retro Studios
Played on: Switch
Release: 2018

Playtime: 19 hours 37 minutes
Rating: 9
Thoughts: No matter the system, Tropical Freeze is a stellar platformer.
August 15, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Game 27: Shadows of the Damned

Developers: Grasshopper Manufacture
Played on: Series X
Release: 2011

Playtime: 7 hours 42 minutes
Rating: 7
Thoughts: While Shadows of the Damned is juvenile, crude, and janky, all of its pieces come together to form a unique experience that's worth a try.
August 12, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Game 26: Grapple Dog

Developers: Medallion Games
Played on: Switch
Release: 2022

Playtime: 9 hours 13 minutes
Rating: 7
Thoughts: A charming platformer that should be perfect for portable play, but is hampered by occasional technical issues.
August 11, 2025 at 11:04 PM