A screenshot from 'Dicey Dungeons', played on mobile. The title screen. Lady Luck throws a hand of dice onto a blue table and the Warrior dice is part of the throw.

A screenshot from 'Dicey Dungeons', played on mobile. Mid-battle between the Robot and the Bounty Hunter enemy.

A screenshot from 'Dicey Dungeons', played on mobile. The end of a battle with the Robot and the Slime enemy.

A screenshot from 'Dicey Dungeons', played on mobile. A screenshot taking place at the end of a battle with the Drake boss.

15.) Dicey Dungeons

I never completed this on Switch but on Android I find myself redeemed. It was an incredible time beating all the different rounds and that finale was truly grueling. Beat it by the skin of my teeth but I came out victorious.

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14.) Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment

Not my favorite in the series but still a very good game I sunk about 50 hours into thus far. Metroid comes out tomorrow but I would still like to 100% this the best I can this winter.

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Just beat Biolab Disaster on PC. Super short platformer that is a quick gaming fix. I actually played through it twice.

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13.) Luigi's Mansion

I probably haven't played and beaten this in the last twenty years. However I found all the boos, rolled credits, and was surprised to see just how well this game holds up today. A definite classic.

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A screenshot from 'Hollow Knight: Silksong'. The title screen.

A screenshot from 'Hollow Knight: Silksong'. Shakra imparts her wisdom.

A screenshot from 'Hollow Knight: Silksong'. Hornet earns a new power.

A screenshot from 'Hollow Knight: Silksong'. Hornet rests on a bench.

12.) Hollow Knight: Silksong

The long development cycle really had me sour on hype for this at the start of the year. How foolish do I feel that this ended up being one of the most amazing games I've ever played? Quite foolish.

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A screenshot from the game, 'Neva'. The title screen.

A screenshot from the game, 'Neva'. The protagonist resides with Neva in a green forest.

A screenshot from the game, 'Neva'. A horrifying beast screams into the air while the protagonist stares intently in a field.

A screenshot from the game, 'Neva'. The protagonist climbs a large broken tree. So high up one cannot see the ground.

11.) Neva

After a long anticipation and an even longer wait for the physical release, Neva is finally completed. Beautiful visuals and music... Fun puzzle platforming and combat... And a story more emotional than most indie games. Recommended.

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A screenshot from 'Mind Over Magnet'. The main menu with a New Game button highlighted.

A screenshot from 'Mind Over Magnet'. A green background in a factory. A red magnet is being smiled at by a robot.

A screenshot from 'Mind Over Magnet'. A robot grabs a magnet and attempts to exit a level.

A screenshot from 'Mind Over Magnet'. A tricky level from the middle of the game.

10.) Mind Over Magnet

I've followed Mark Brown for years on YouTube. After he created his first game I hoped it would come to Switch. It did and I played.

A short but sweet puzzle experience, this was a fun time. I was left wanting more but still satisfied with my time.

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The title screen to Donkey Kong Bananza.

A screenshot from Donkey Kong Bananza. Donkey Kong has blue fur and the sun is shining above him with a cool stream of water to his left.

A screenshot from Donkey Kong Bananza. A close-up, medium shot, of Donkey Kong looking curious with green fur. Pauline looks concerned in a turquoise fishing type vest, atop his shoulder.

A screenshot from Donkey Kong Bananza. Donkey Kong leaps into the air above a grassy field with some yellow flowers.

9.) Donkey Kong Bananza

What a mighty fun time this was. I'm excited to do the post game cleanup as well. I never would have imagined that Nintendo would have vastly improved upon a 3D Donkey Kong. I didn't know they cared. I love this game!!

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The title screen from Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble.

A screenshot from Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble. The stage has bananas and tiki torches in the background.

A screenshot from Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble. A postcard showing an AiAi fun fact while he enjoys a banana.

A screenshot from Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble. AiAi is on a level designed like meringue.

8.) Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble

Definitely one of the best Monkey Ball games in a long while, I had a lot of fun with the main campaign. Seems weird to make half the game set as bonus content, but ah well. Moving on!

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The title screen for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition.

A fictional planet from the Xenoblade Chronicles X game. The image is a scenic vista of the rocky cliffs of Mira.

My main character from Xenoblade Chronicles X. A caucasian male with what looks like the Monado symbol on his forehead. His hair is blue with red highlights, reminiscent of that one fire emblem game.

A battle scene from Xenoblade Chronicles X. Four humans fight a Lawless Grex in a grassy plain.

7.) Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

I completed the main game after never finishing on Wii U. Some fun was had. Skell flying is great. For me though, this is the worst Xenoblade. Still good but I'm not going to miss it. 🤷🏼‍♂️

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The title screen for 'Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed'.

A screenshot from 'Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed'. Matthew is running around the Aurora Shelf region.

A screenshot from 'Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed'. Matthew, A, and Nikol are fighting a Hilltop Chegwin.

A screenshot from 'Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed'.

6.) Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed

I had a really good 31-hours with this DLC. I thought it was a fun take for the series and a worthwhile reason to dive back into this world. Pretty on par with the other DLC campaigns.

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A screenshot from Astro Bot. The title screen.

A screenshot from Astro Bot. Astro Bot stands in front of graffiti of a great ape blasting the ground.

A screenshot from Astro Bot. Another robot is enjoying a nice campfire underneath the giant seashell.

A screenshot from Astro Bot. Astro Bot is a small mouse-like character in this screenshot where he walks amongst a tree branch.

5.) Astro Bot

This game is stunning and I must not ignore it when 2025's top games list is produced. So much fun, surprise, excitement, and platforming excellence. Thank you to @eponaeatscarrots.bsky.social for the perfect Christmas gift last year!!!

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A screenshot from the Famicom game, Banana. It's the title screen.

A screenshot from the Famicom game, Banana. A random level where the mole character is trying to find his wife and get to the door.

A screenshot from the Famicom game, Banana. A random level where the mole character is trying to find his wife and get to the door. The game stage is soft-locked here as there is no way out (without items anyway).

A screenshot from the Famicom game, Banana. A random level where the mole character is trying to find his wife and get to the door. The final screen of the final level completed. Level 105.

4.) Banana

I discovered this Japan-only Famicom game back in college. I remember being addicted. Couldn't remember if I had beaten it though. I have now but with liberal save states and wiki hints. This game is HARD! You need a notepad on some levels. 1986...

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A screenshot from Assassin's Creed: Origins. The title screen.

A screenshot from Assassin's Creed: Origins. The main character stands on a piece of wood as he towers over a vast lake in Egypt.

A screenshot from Assassin's Creed: Origins. The main character stands stoically with a sword while in a building meant for battle.

A screenshot from Assassin's Creed: Origins. A different main character runs along wood to get past the fire ablaze below.

3.) Assassin's Creed: Origins

My wife has wanted me to play one of these for ages. It was finally time. I had a good time. A few quirks in the gameplay were surprising but overall the stealth and main story was good fun. Nice to explore Egypt.

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The Title Screen for Super Mario World on the Super Nintendo.

A screenshot from Super Mario World. Mario has just done a twirl jump to land on the Green Switch.

A screenshot from Super Mario World. The world map after discovering the secret path to the Star Warp near Soda Lake.

A screenshot from Super Mario World. Mario is bloated but small, floating through the baseball-throwing enemies in the notorious stage called 'Tubular'.

2.) Super Mario World

I love this game. It's music, graphics, etc. I play all 96-exits of it every few years. Each stage is muscle memory at this point, but I still have such fun. Does that last screenshot bring you anxiety? I think it's Tubular!

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A screenshot from the opening sequence of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

Indiana Jones stares intently into the distance during a cutscene from Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

Indiana Jones looks down a very deep hole in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

Indiana Jones squeezes through a tight corridor during a gameplay segment of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

1.) Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

I've never played Uncharted so I don't know the similarities, but I really liked this game! Very cinematic even outside of cutscenes. I loved searching for loot and taking down Nazis! Fuck 'em!

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Another year of going is upon us! As I did last year I'll be tracking my game completions in a singular thread.

I wish you all a 2025 full of great games, healthy lives, and good news!

With that said, here's my games beat, starting with the first one beaten today!!!

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