My 2018 GOTY List
Hi.
Here's a list of games, sorted by release date, that I liked in 2018.
List items
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What is it? - Mech-Tactics-That's-Actually-A-Puzzle-Chess-Like
What do I like about it? - Feeling like a genius after staring at a turn for 30+ minutes, then enacting a plan that puts you into an advantageous position for the next turn. Also feeling like a moron when you thought your plan was good, then realizing you missed a detail that will result in losing a unit or taking heavy damage to your power grid.
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What is it? - Melodramatic Action Brawler JRPG, Part 7 of 7
What do I like about it? - It's a solid Yakuza game in a brand spanking new engine.
But? - The ending isn't great.
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What is it? - Non-Licensed Arcade-Like Baseball Game
What do I like about it? - I should first note that I'm not a sports fan, let alone a baseball fan. I blame Yakuza 6's baseball management mini game for sparking interest in this game. Thankfully, this is more "video game" baseball than "simulation" baseball. Quite simply, it's fun to play.
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What is it? - Supernatural Investigator Adventure Game
What do I like about it? - The story and characters are interesting. Potential replayability by choosing a different backstory and taking different characters out on each mission.
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What is it? - Melodramatic Action Brawler JRPG, Part 2 of 7
What do I like about it? - The continuing melodramatic story of Kazuma Kiryu and beating up jerks. Callbacks to Yakuza 0 are a nice addition.
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What is it? - It's Dragon Quest, dood.
What do I like about it? - It's a traditional yet modern feeling JRPG. At it's base, it's a nice, chill experience across 100+ hours.
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What is it? - Anime World War II Era-Like Tactics Game
What do I like about it? - It's a solid sequel to the original Valkyria Chronicles. The Grenadier class is a nice addition, providing new options and challenges in battles.
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What is it? - SWERY
What do I like about it? - It's a very personal story of pain that ends with hope and an affirmation of life.
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What is it? - Deferring to Alex Navarro, Cool Tetris
What do I like about it? - Journey mode is Tetris as an experience. One that feels strangely life affirming. It's an all around good Tetris game.
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What is it? - Celebration of Persona 3's Characters and Music
What do I like about it? - The music and characters of Persona 3. Special mention to "Our Moment," the opening song, for being an emotional jab to those that finished Persona 3/FES/Portable.
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What is it? - Celebration of Persona 4's Characters and Music
What do I like about it? - The music and characters of Persona 4.
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What is it? - Celebration of Persona 5's Characters and Music
What do I like about it? - The music and characters of Persona 5. I really like the Persona franchise.
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