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Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
A
A wonderful cap to a great series, even if it's the easiest and most like a movie. The characters and the way everything is presented pretty much sets the standard for modern gaming.

Until Dawn
A+
A delicious horror film with slasher and supernatural trappings wrapped in a fun adventure game skin that makes your choices actually matter as you feel nervous about the situations you're in. It's the closest to actually being in a horror film that you can get.

Thumper
A+
Probably the most mechanically satisfying game I've ever had the joy of playing. A pulsing rhythm and non-stop tension makes you grip the controller like a clamp and forces your eyes to stay open and vigilant at all times. Psychedelic backdrops from hell and Lovecraftian entities induce horror, unease and dread into the player at every turn.

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
B+
A satisfying return to series roots that takes the best elements from classic RE and retools them to fit in a first-person perspective. It has its weak points but its obviously a terrific step for the series.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered
A
I liked this campaign a lot more than I did when I first played it back in '09. This time, I recognized the more satirical elements of it and the incredible stakes the campaign holds over your head especially prior to the "aftermath". The remastered touches add well-appreciated flourishes and details to minor things that are noticeable.

Night in the Woods
C+
I liked the story, loved the characters, but the gameplay leaves a lot to be desired. In a way, it does suit what the game is trying to convey, but ultimately it's not really that enjoyable to play. Still, I'm glad I went through it either way.

Outlast 2
A
This is a horror sequel akin to Silent Hill 2, Fatal Frame 2, or Resident Evil 2 in terms of how it improves and advances its root game in incredible ways. It's a grueling horror trip of adrenaline and psychological terror and you personally experience every minute of it, with more involved camcorder mechanics that do wonders for immersion. The story leaves just enough room for mystery and questions to make you think about it for days after.

Little Nightmares
B-
A neat, short little horror-adventure that conveys a cool, creepy, and unique world full of mystery and wonder. It's atmosphere is just enough to carry its simplistic puzzle and platformer mechanics.

Hitman
B+
A wonderful stealth game that adds just enough open world to make gameplay and the world feel emergent without sacrificing focus on concise objectives, as sidequests and main targets become intertwined. Pulling off an elaborate assassination never felt this satisfying.

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
B-
A fun but ultimately unnecessary title that feels like an also-ran adventure that would be mentioned in dialogue. It has some cute character moments and a good ending chapter, and if you like Uncharted, it's worth a play for sure.

D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die
C-
Hey that was a pretty interesting and quirky adventure! Too bad there's no fucking ending and is a complete waste of time.

Nier: Automata
B
Combat is satisfying and the story beautifully existential, but it didn't blow me away as much I was expecting.
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