Top-down perspective into the apartment living room where most of the game’s story takes place. There are 3 characters visible: a woman with hands tied to her back (middle) and a bald man in black kneeling on another man with a white shirt who has also his hands tied behind his back (left).

#4: Twelve Minutes

#twelveminutes #12minutes #12minutesgame #daisyridley #willemdafoe #jamesmcavoy #timeloop #nomada #annapurnainteractive #adventure #mystery #thriller #topdown #indie #videogames #gaming #playstation #ps5

Top-down perspective into the apartment living room where most of the game’s story takes place. There are 3 characters visible: a woman with hands tied to her back (middle) and a bald man in black kneeling on another man with a white shirt who has also his hands tied behind his back (left).

#4: Twelve Minutes

#twelveminutes #12minutes #12minutesgame #daisyridley #willemdafoe #jamesmcavoy #timeloop #nomada #annapurnainteractive #adventure #mystery #thriller #topdown #indie #videogames #gaming #playstation #ps5

For those who come after! Screenshot of main character Maelle (on right), wearing a typical French outfit. In back, the Monolith location in the game. The Monolith has a big, bright 33 engraved in it. In the background to the left, is the shape of another figure visible.

#3: Clair Obscur - Expedition 33

#clairobscur #expedition33 #coe33 #claironscurexpedition33 #forthosewhocomeafter #maelle #verso #monoco #sciel #lune #esquie #gustave #renoir #aline #paintress #sandfallinteractive #keplerinteractive #rpg #fantasy #adventure #gaming #videogames #PS5 #playstation

For those who come after! Screenshot of main character Maelle (on right), wearing a typical French outfit. In back, the Monolith location in the game. The Monolith has a big, bright 33 engraved in it. In the background to the left, is the shape of another figure visible.

#3: Clair Obscur - Expedition 33

#clairobscur #expedition33 #coe33 #claironscurexpedition33 #forthosewhocomeafter #maelle #verso #monoco #sciel #lune #esquie #gustave #renoir #aline #paintress #sandfallinteractive #keplerinteractive #rpg #fantasy #adventure #gaming #videogames #PS5 #playstation

Screenshot from the game depicting a large triangle in the sky with a person in the middle. On a bridge below, two people are looking upward - one of which is the playable character. In the background, there’s a waterfall. It’s nighttime.

#2: Oxenfree II - Lost Signals

#oxenfree #oxenfreegame #oxenfree2lostsignals #oxenfree2 #lostsignals #leaveispossible #radio #riley #alex #jacob #olivia #charlie #violett #athena #nightschoolstudios #netflixgames #indiegames #puzzle #adventure #videogames #gaming #playstation #ps5

Screenshot from the game depicting a large triangle in the sky with a person in the middle. On a bridge below, two people are looking upward - one of which is the playable character. In the background, there’s a waterfall. It’s nighttime.

#2: Oxenfree II - Lost Signals

#oxenfree #oxenfreegame #oxenfree2lostsignals #oxenfree2 #lostsignals #leaveispossible #radio #riley #alex #jacob #olivia #charlie #violett #athena #nightschoolstudios #netflixgames #indiegames #puzzle #adventure #videogames #gaming #playstation #ps5

In-game screenshot: solve puzzles by taking pictures of the environment with your camera and place them in a meaningful way to finish a level. Art styles can differ in each level and are part of the puzzles; exemplarily see retro-platformer style in the picture above.

Starting a new thread of games I completed in 2026, to be reshared each time I complete a new one.

Btw, completion = 100% or Platinum trophy if w/o DLC

#1: Viewfinder

#viewfinder #viewfindergame #cait #sadowlstudios #indie #adventure #art #experimental #gaming #videogames #PS5 #playstation

In-game screenshot: solve puzzles by taking pictures of the environment with your camera and place them in a meaningful way to finish a level. Art styles can differ in each level and are part of the puzzles; exemplarily see retro-platformer style in the picture above.

Starting a new thread of games I completed in 2026, to be reshared each time I complete a new one.

Btw, completion = 100% or Platinum trophy if w/o DLC

#1: Viewfinder

#viewfinder #viewfindergame #cait #sadowlstudios #indie #adventure #art #experimental #gaming #videogames #PS5 #playstation

It’s a wrap for 2025! In addition, played (but didn’t 100% yet):
- Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
- Astro Bot
- It Takes Two
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Let‘s see, which ones make it into the 2026 list.

#videogames #ps5 #adventure #scifi #action #platform #rpg #stotytelling #coop #gaming

Happy New Year, everyone!!!

Happy New Year, everyone!!!

In-game selfie of protagonist V (front, customized character looks) with J-pop band Us Cracks and game character Kerry Eurodyne in the background.

#24: Cyberpunk 2077

#cyberpunk #cyberpunk2077 #phantomliberty #v #johnnysilverhand #keanureeves #samurai #nightcity #solomonreed #idriselba #dogtown #cdprojekt #action #rpg #roleplaying #firstperson #shooter #adventure #ps5 #playstation #gaming #videogames

Impressions (cont.):

-Way too much dialogue
-Main story is relatively short
-Besides generating different (but somewhat similar) endings, decisions didn’t really matter
-repetitive combat and gameplay
-still quite buggy overall, but especially Phantom Liberty crashed often

Overall rating: 7/10

Impressions (cont.):

+ Night city is cool to look at with bustling streets and different neighborhood styles
+ Phantom Liberty expansion is a great change of pace with loads of action and Bond-style missions
+ Johnny Silverhand: annoying at first, but I grew quite attached to him at the end

I can see why people like this game - clearly a lot of efforts were put into developing it! But, sadly, it wasn’t my cup of tea…

Impressions:

+ Insanely large game with lots of exploration and side missions ready to distract you from the main plot for hours on end

In-game selfie of protagonist V (front, customized character looks) with J-pop band Us Cracks and game character Kerry Eurodyne in the background.

#24: Cyberpunk 2077

#cyberpunk #cyberpunk2077 #phantomliberty #v #johnnysilverhand #keanureeves #samurai #nightcity #solomonreed #idriselba #dogtown #cdprojekt #action #rpg #roleplaying #firstperson #shooter #adventure #ps5 #playstation #gaming #videogames

Front: player characters, guns in hand, shooting at a giant insect. Back: Giant insect a.k.a. a Bile Titan attacking the Helldivers with toxic spew.

#23: Helldivers 2

#helldivers #helldivers2 #democracy #fordemocracy #manageddemocracy #liber-tea #bugs #automaton #illuminate #giveemhell #superearth #intotheunjust #arrowheadgs #sie #sony #multiplayer #shooter #action #coop #playstation #ps5 #gaming #videogames

Impressions (cont.):

+ Developers are still constantly releasing new content
-Game loop can get a bit repetitive

Overall rating: 9/10

Impressions:

+ Addictive, satisfying shooter gameplay
+ The satire in this game makes even friendly fire funny
+ Epic soundtrack, fantastic visuals
+ Great player community, even for solo players (but best enjoyed with friends)

Gather 3 friends and let your enemies say hello to DEMOCRACY! Because a true Helldiver knows: “Managed democracy offers absolute freedom; freedom from the burden of choice.”

An extremely chaotic, fun game with tight co-op gameplay, intense action, and hilarious team mishaps.

Front: player characters, guns in hand, shooting at a giant insect. Back: Giant insect a.k.a. a Bile Titan attacking the Helldivers with toxic spew.

#23: Helldivers 2

#helldivers #helldivers2 #democracy #fordemocracy #manageddemocracy #liber-tea #bugs #automaton #illuminate #giveemhell #superearth #intotheunjust #arrowheadgs #sie #sony #multiplayer #shooter #action #coop #playstation #ps5 #gaming #videogames

In-game screenshot showing the two playable characters Fiona (left) and Rhys (right).

#22: Tales from the Borderlands

#borderlands #tftb #talesfromtheborderlands #handsomejack #jackxrhys #rhysstrongfork #fiona #gortys #loaderbot #hyperion #telltalegames #2kgames #taketwointeractive #narrative #adventure #pointnclick #sci-fi #decisionsmatter #ps4 #ps5 #playstation #gaming #videogames

Impressions (cont):

-Gameplay is standard Telltale format

Overall rating: 8/10

A must-play for all gamers seeking excitement and adventure. One of my favourite Telltale games ever!

Impressions:

+ Solid telling of an emotional, character-driven story
+ Good humor
+ Likeable characters voiced by top acting talent
+ Immersive world in the Borderlands art style

In-game screenshot showing the two playable characters Fiona (left) and Rhys (right).

#22: Tales from the Borderlands

#borderlands #tftb #talesfromtheborderlands #handsomejack #jackxrhys #rhysstrongfork #fiona #gortys #loaderbot #hyperion #telltalegames #2kgames #taketwointeractive #narrative #adventure #pointnclick #sci-fi #decisionsmatter #ps4 #ps5 #playstation #gaming #videogames

In-game screenshot your main character’s watch tower. It’s the base from which the player explores the map of Shoshone National Forest, always watching for signs of fire.

#21: Firewatch

#firewatch #firewatchgame #shoshone #nationalforest #camposanto #indiegames #adventure #mystery #ps4 #playstation #videogames #gaming

Impressions (cont.):

-can be a bit slow
-navigating the map felt tedious at times

Overall rating: 8/10

Short but very detailed and moving gaming experience ! Improvise, adapt, overcome.

Impressions:

+ beautiful, calm, and atmospheric game about people and real-life struggles
+ especially recommended for outdoor enthusiasts or explorers
+ characters are well-written and well-acted

In-game screenshot your main character’s watch tower. It’s the base from which the player explores the map of Shoshone National Forest, always watching for signs of fire.

#21: Firewatch

#firewatch #firewatchgame #shoshone #nationalforest #camposanto #indiegames #adventure #mystery #ps4 #playstation #videogames #gaming