Outer Wilds

 I spent hours piecing together the story, and every discovery felt like a personal victory. The time loop mechanic had me hooked, even if I occasionally launched myself into the sun.

Not everyone will jive with this game, but I think that makes it even more special. Outer Wilds appeals to the innate curiosity of its players. It encourages them to ask questions about its world, and then to go out and find the answers. There's a tiny bit of guidance, but the journey is largely dictated by the person with the controller. And what a journey it is.

I've suggested this game to so many people, and only a few enjoyed it. But regardless, even if this game isn't for everyone, it's still a perfect game that fuses environmental storytelling with puzzles. It's one of the only games I wish I could unlearn so I could experience it again for the first time. This game epitomizes what it means to focus on the journey rather than the destination.

A really nice game with brilliant exploration and awesome puzzles!