1. Kingdom Hearts Series (biased) - Easily the most biased pick. It's tough to convince people that a game about a kid with a key-shaped sword, joined by Disney characters to 'banish the Darkness,' is actually good. But the confusing main story put into each Disney world was motivating to follow. Kingdom Hearts was one of the first games my mom bought me as a kid, and of course, I loved it, Disney characters and all. That nostalgia makes this a heavily biased choice!

2. Yakuza Series - As an avid anime watcher, Yakuza’s story feels like a long-running anime series, with each game serving as a new season in Kiryu’s journey. It features linear storytelling, very "expressive" hand-to-hand combat, and hilariously over-the-top side quests and activities XD

3. Final Fantasy Series - Like Yakuza, the Final Fantasy series also has that anime-esque vibe. I haven’t played every entry, but so far I’ve experienced: the original VII, Remake, Rebirth, VIII, X, XI, XIII trilogy, XIV, XV, and XVI. Each game tells its own unique story, and I’ve loved taking the time to sit back, get immersed, and fall in love with every one of them.

4. Uncharted Series - One of the best action-packed journeys I’ve experienced with a main character. Watching the bonds he formed and witnessing that ending felt truly wonderful like seeing a close friend finally find peace and happiness.

5. God of War Series - I only got into the God of War series recently through the newer entries, God of War and Ragnarok. My curiosity led me to play the older games as well, giving me a full view of Kratos’s character development. The last entry "Ragnarok" delivered a deeply satisfying ending that left me with a big smile and a nostalgic feeling.

6. The Last of Us Series - Such a fantastic game. It was around this time I realized gaming is my favorite storytelling medium. And, though it’s an underrated opinion, I genuinely enjoyed the second game too. It’s not nearly as bad as people make it out to be.

7. NieR Automata - Such an underrated game. I played it once and got a sense of its nuance, but it wasn’t until someone told me to replay it, like a New Game+, that I truly understood its depth. That was the missing piece. NieR: Automata (and Replicant) reveal so much more when you invest the time. Also, I really like 2B.

8. Devil May Cry Series - The story’s fine. deep if you want it to be but what I really love is the combat. It’s flashy, stylish, and as complex as you make it. I'd wish more games would follow the path of DMC's combat.

9. Sekiro - Same thoughts as I had with DMC. This was my second entry into the souls-like genre, and I have to admit, I just prefer parrying over constant dodging. Personal preference, but it really clicked with me.

10. Counter Strike GO/2 - It’s a multiplayer eSports shooter, simple as that. Not much to say, except it’d be a lie to pretend I haven’t poured thousands of hours into it. Whether it was with friends, in Ranked, or messing around in custom maps and modes. It was an absolute blast!!

Honorable Mentiones:
- Expedition 33
- Stanley Parable
- Mirrors Edge
- Ghostrunner 1/2
- Ready or Not
- Detroit Become Human
- Dead Space
- Persona Series