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Glad to see you enjoyed SiGNALiS . happy that it is getting the attention it deserves. personally ER and Signalis is my top 2 games this year and SiGNALiS is my fav game of the year, and this is coming from a huge huge From Software fanboi , Signalis scratched such a specific itch that i fell in love immediately, i am not into ps1 era survival horror game , i can absolutely appreciate old school SH and RE games but they are not just for me, so had been looking for something like signalis for years. Signalis almost perfected the gameplay loop of oldschool classic SH genre, i hope more people find it and this eventually brings back Oldschool SH games and make them more prevalent at the indie scene.
While I love cyberpunk settings and aesthetics, a key reason that Citizen Sleeper was so mesmerizing for me was that it is very different in tone from usual cyberpunk. Cyberpunk tends to be pretty cold, bleak and often nihilistic in tone. Citizen Sleeper presents a bleak, cold world, but it is deeply human and gentle in tone, which was a big factor for me. It's kind and understanding and compassionate, and the stories and the multiple endings deeply affected me because of it.
Signalis also my favorite of the year. Incredible presentation, a mysterious and interesting atmosphere, and great survival horror gameplay to back this all up.
As someone who played and enjoyed Signalis I am ecstatic it made #1! I think it really deserves that spot, Signalis is a beautifully made game, nearly perfect in every aspect, and the endings as well as the music made me cry for weeks after playing, it was so hard to get over and it was such a good experience
I simp for Falke. Chadler can take a seat. Not gonna lie, this game is one of those that made me cry (I usually never cry). That speaks volume of how well written it is.
just like those games you were able to play when you needed them most this video has released when i needed it most so thank you so much for raising my spirits maria this vid brought me alot of joy as always i hope and wish next year you and your content get even more love cuz you continue to give us some of the best content the internet has ever seen happy holidays to you maria ^_^
Congrats on 75k!! And becoming a voice actor too, that's so freaking cool. I show your vids to anyone who'll listen. Also pretty rad to have an English woman's perspective and content! Sláinte and all the best for 2023 🇮🇪🍻
So happy to see Signalis on your list. As a scaredy cat myself i rarely play real horror games, but i do enjoy games that teeter on that edge of being spooky enough without scaring the life out of me. (Think Bioshock and Prey) And while Signalis has it's tense moments, i liked how it focused on creating a tense atmosphere instead of relying on jumpscares the the like, so i could really drink in the bautiful visuals, both in the gameplay as well as the fantastic cutscenes. On top of all that, i cannot even say when a game last has had me think so much about it's story, characters and what it all meant. But it's the perfect kind of cryptic, where it has enough breadcrumbs to piece everything together either yourself or through some discussion with other players. Sadly, i haven't really seen the game mentioned much since it's release, so i'm always happy to see someone that also enjoyed it this much :)
i love your takes n your preferences n tastes for games are aligned closely to my own. you're a real comfort creator for me n im really looking forward to seeing your channel grow even more !
I found your channel this year and I'm so glad I did. The types of game you feature and the tone of your reviews are exactly the type of gaming I like to do. Thanks for all the great content. Happy holidays! Looking forward to all the amazing games next year.
I will likely never play these, but your descriptions and perspective make the clips from each game interesting. For me, this year has been about learning to run a roleplaying game as GM, and finding it’s a lot of fun. Players are unpredictable, so there’s often a need to improvise, and having storytelling game ideas just come together emergently is a pretty amazing feeling. Maybe we’ll eventually hear you on _Once Upon a Roll_ again? Bullywugs are ever hopfull.
I kept hearing some praise about signalis but knew nothing about it, hadn't seen anything from it. Seeing the footage and hearing you talk about it.... I'd say that I'm gonna have to make a purchase on Steam!
The way you narrate and describe your thoughts on each game and its mechanics is pure joy to listen to. You made expert use of the top 10 format, and I didn't leave the video not being at least somewhat interested in even a single game you talked about. Thanks for sharing them! I likely wouldn't have known about some of these games at all otherwise. :)
I'm a bit intimidated by Signalis I'm sorta scared whether or not the deeper themes would fly over my head or not or will the survival horror mechanics be on the more hardcore side of the genre but it's a classic RE/SH styled game in space so I can't not try it lol, hopefully sometime soon Great list And Keep up the awesome work!
I'm a scaredy-cat who isn't the best at survival horror, and Signalis ended up being my surprising GOTY. I hope you enjoy it when you have the opportunity to check it out!
I finished my first playthrough of Signalis LITERALLY TODAY and I couldn't agree with you more. What an engrossing experience. So glad I finally got around to playing it, very excited to see how I go with my second playthrough!
your channel has been a delightful discovery this year! i love that you focus on such a wide spread of games. my taste in games is narrow so it's nice seeing what's happening in the wider space. (using the deadly premonition song for the credits is inspired btw)
I've not owned a console since my trusty PS2, but your content has really inspired me to get back into gaming again. Your videos consistently remind me of the beauty of the medium and I'm looking forward to exploring some of your recommendations!
Haven't seen the video, but giving a thumbs up right away anyway, your Elden Ring vid stuck with me for a while, great content. Happy Holidays to you and have fun playing new games in 2023! Cheers
I just stumbled across your channel the other day due to your take on Death Stranding and I love the work you do and the content you provide! and you showed me some games with this video I hadn't heard of but would love to check out! happy holidays :))
Another awesome, awesome video. I don't think there's a channel I'm happier to see a new video from. A recommend from here is usually a must buy for me. Love your voice. love your perspective and way you express yourself and interpret art and play. Thanks! Going back to pretending SH2 remake isn't happening now
I've watched many 2022 recaps and most of them were really entertaining, but yours definitely introduced me to some games that nobody else has mentioned before. That's really cool!
Was keen to hear your opinion of STRAY. I am in no way a "Cat person", we don't own pets, these days I play very few modern games and when I do complete them is very rare or even having the motivation to bother even more rare. All this said I LOVED STRAY, it clicked with me on every level from being very intuitive to play, to the mechanics, the immersive world and environments were just so cool. With just enough surprises to keep me drawn in. I wanted to experience this world in every possible way. In my younger days I loved just walking and exploring, and this game really brought back those feelings of discovery, especially being a creature that could reach area's that would be much more difficult as a human. It was very satisfying, so much so after completing I returned and played through again and while am not a completionist by any stretch I did discover new areas and discovered more items my second time through.
I love all your takes and didnt want to spoil anything about the games (Even the genre) to be able to have fully blind playthroughs, so have just dove in and purched a couple and will be watching the rest of vid for your thoughts after playing - Cheers for the recc list!
Great video. And I can’t believe that I didn’t know you could play Sifu as a female character with all the footage I’ve seen of it before. You are the first one who showed it this way, thank you for this kind of details too !
I'm so happy I chanced upon your channel they're so well made and beautifully scripted! I can't wait to see what more amazing content you're going to produce next year:) For me this year I have finally been able to get hold of the ever elusive original Demons' Souls and a PS3 to finally play it on. As someone who loves the original Dark Souls but is somewhat put off by the later instalments, except bloodborne, playing Demons' Souls for the first time feels like I'm reliving those memories of playing Dark Souls 1 all those years ago. It's so difficult to put into words the way a game can you make feel: nostalgic, happy, sad, comforting, immersing but these words never truly convey the pure feeling of playing 'your' game, the one that no matter how many times you play it never fails to get the emotions running or giving you butterflies in your stomach. I hope everyone has a great New Year and gets to experience whole new chapters of their lives!
I haven't played Sifu yet, but it's coming out on Steam sometime soon, so I'm looking forward to that. Tinykin looks like a platformer up my alley since I'm a sucker for games calling back to the 6th generation console era. Metal Hellsinger is very DOOM-inspired with both gameplay and soundtrack. I was in for a ride of my life with it. I knew from watching your video on Scorn and looking at the marketing that it would be more of a morbid, explorative puzzle game. Those expecting more from the combat seem to miss that you can just let creatures finish their scripted path and they'll leave you alone, which can be a bit tedious, but worth saving ammo. The way I can describe this experience is that you're not only playing a game, but you're also having a nightmare. The art direction really sells it. Stray is so adorable and wholesome. I knew it would be an indie game to jump into the mainstream. I'm still trying to get a stray cat to come live with me. 😭 Citizen Sleeper, Immortality, and Grow my Grandpa look interesting to check out. I'm not the biggest fan of point and click games, but their presentation and storytelling makes me think otherwise that there is a lot more to them. I love a great challenge in exploring Elden Ring's world, which is a given from any Soulsbourne game and Signalis is brilliant in art style and gameplay. It feels like a return to form for classic survival horror. I'm glad to see all the praise it's been receiving. Good list! Looking forward to seeing more videos! 😊
i truly love the measured yet passionate way you discuss games you love, you're one of the best channels i've discovered so far this year and i'm excited to see whatever you put out next year
Fantastic video, eurothug4000! I absolutely love your selections of games in your best of the year videos! And your descriptions are so eloquent and engaging!
I knew that the second that I put on this video, I'd buying some of these, and sure enough, my steam library is two games fuller today. Thanks for the wonderful descriptions and recommendations! 😊
What a great video! I stayed till the end. I’m glad I came across your channel. I’ve now subscribed and am looking forward to seeing your past/future vids!
I already planned to play everything on your list that i haven't already, but thanks for letting me know about "Growing my Grandpa!" this is why i love this GOTY lists specially from someone that doesn't stick to the usual suspects.
Wow i just bought Signalis (kinda on a whim since I like survival horror) and gonna play it tomorrow then I saw this video and imagine my surprise when I saw it on the list at number 1! Glad to hear you recommend it so strongly and can't wait to play it
Awesome, thanks for the recommendations. A lot of these games I had on my “i will play it one day list” which basically means I’m not playing it. But hearing how you describe these worlds is captivating and has convinced me I gotta play these games.
I SAW SEASON: A LETTER TO THE FUTURE SO LONG AGO ON THE GAME AWARDS AND ITS THE FIRST TIME I HEAR ITS NAME I really really really cannot thank you enough
Holy shit! You beat Sifu under 25? Having tried to do it on Master, I know how unforgiving this challenge is. If there are achievements that command your fellow gamer's respect, this is the one. You, my lady, are true hardcore
Yes, Signalus! I’ve been screaming from the hill tops since beating it a couple weeks ago, and recommended it to everyone I know. Sci-fi Silent Hill is the perfect way to describe it. Sometimes with games, within 30 minutes or so, you just know you will love, and this was one of them.
Signalis is definitely on my list of games from this year I will get to in 2023. The premise alone wasn't really something that made me watch out for this one, but once the praise started rolling in (be it reviews, or video essays, or end of year lists) it made me go "ok yeah, this and Neon White is something I'd like to get to in the following year from the indie space"
My brain says that the best game this year is Elden Ring. But my heart knows that it's actually Signalis. What that dev team (2 people?) was able to achieve is insane. The art style, the gameplay, the story. The music is good as well. Scifi Silent Hill is the perfect description.
After watching this list, I've been made aware that our gaming taste don't have a lot in common. However, listening to your passionate expression of how each adventure affected you is always a welcome journey. We all search for games like these.
Hey Euro! 🙂 Thank you so much for your videos. Really enjoyed your Death Stranding video and additional content. Nice to see you are still putting out content and I found resonance and appreciation in your picks as several of them made my personal list as well. Lastly, thank you for the 2023 preview list, some of them were not on my radar and know I am an interested and wiser gamer for it. 😄 Again, thx for your videos your gamer ways and for entertaining me with some great content.
I'd say Guardians of the Galaxy, Shredder's Revenge and A Plague Tale: Requiem are my faves of the year. Didn't play a lot of new ones, but I replayed all of the Fable, Gears of War, Halo and Mass Effect games, and finally got around to Psychonauts
Wonderful video as allways. Also makes me realize how much i've kinda fallen out of the indie scene in the last year bc of school and life stuff. Makes me want to try more new games. Only new game i've played in a while is the new pokémon, that i admitedly loved for once. Thank you and have a wonderful Christmas
what you described happening with citizen sleeper is what happened with me, signalis, and survival horror. i always like watching videos about the genre, but i didn't think i'd enjoy the gameplay. signalis changed all that, and now i'm neck deep in Resident Evil 1, Alisa, and more.
Thank you for the video, you made me expand my Steam wishlist even more. 🙃 Seeing the reel of upcoming games in the end makes me kinda sad I will never, ever have the time to play them all. 😢
Thank you, thank you sooooo much for recommending Signalis in your video. Otherwise, I would definitely miss this masterpiece that has now become my GOTY 2022, hell, even among my favorite games of all time. As a long time Fromsoft fan, Elden Ring *was* my GOTY 2022. After finishing it, I couldn't find any game that looks interesting enough that I want to play it. Then, I checked this video of yours, and you put Signalis ahead of Elden Ring. I was like "hmmm, that' interesting, maybe I should check it out, with low expectations". Now 3AM, I got my first ending "memory". My gameplay time is 14 hours and I did it in two days.... what a gorgeous piece of art it is. The overall art direction is...I don't know how to properly praise it with my poor English writing skills. Just an example, I was shocked by how beautiful the UI design is, and that was the moment I decided "I have to finish this game". The puzzles...nowadays most puzzles in video games are boring fillers that require no brain (and all those NPCs just can't wait to give away the answers), and sometimes the puzzle mechanics are so ugly and out of place that they break my immersion (yeah, GoW I am looking at you). In Signalis, the puzzles are so smart, so elegant, and some of them are quiet challenging. After solving them, the sense of achievement I got and the appreciation for their designs I felt, are almost like dueling a well-crafted boss in souls game. The story...this two-people team somehow manages to craft a story that is coherent, convincing, and heart-wrenching at both the macro society level and the micro personal level, and also get it integrated into the gameplay. Annnnnd the OST, Schubert Serenade + silent hill style horrific metallic noises, *chef's kiss*. Sorry for this long essay, I just have to release my excitement somewhere. At the end, it just strikes that the expressiveness of the human mental world is literally unlimited. I gotta read some of those existentialism philosophy books I bought long time ago lol
That's a really tasteful 2023 and beyond montage, I even found out about stuff I'm interested in that I've never heard of before like Szrot and Heartworm. I'm earnestly surprised stuff like Peripeteia, Compound Fracture, and Fortune's Run aren't on it considering it's clear that "vibe heavy" games are a recurring theme.
The games of 2022 were quite a treat and I can’t wait for all the new amazing releases coming in 2023 ( granted they don’t flop and I can afford them ).
Scorn looks like a game designed specifically to appeal to me but I don't think my laptop will run it :( might be time to buy my first xbox. Also Signalis looks great, thanks for the recommendation I've put that straight on my wishlist!
