Games played in 2026
Heretic + Hexen
In the spirit of Black Fridays, I also got "Heretic + Hexen." It was discounted and I wanted to try the cleric with the shield and I always felt that I didn't play "Hexen" the proper way: always with the god mode on, etc. I was too young to munch through like a pro.
Superliminal
"Superliminal" is a game that can easily be considered a worthy successor to games like "The Stanley Parable," "Antichamber," or "Manifold Garden;" including featureless player character. The action is set in a dream, which goes into another dream, and into another, etc., thus, resembling "Inception." The main characteristic of the puzzles is playing with perspective and scale, but it also has heavy liminal-space vibes. It's short and sweet, and it's probably my favourite type of games.
Strangely enough, it's so short that there will be no weeks-long thread, nor detailed notes. I finished it in 3 gameplays, which could easily be simply 2.
Spoiler: In the end, the doctor, who was leaving us clues as to what is happening and what to do next, tells us that everything was part of planned experience, and the purpose was to show us that, by going outside of the box, we can overcome any obstacle. On paper, that's cheesy in a modern "spiritual" way, and should not work, but it worked for me. I felt better about myself after finishing the game. So, I guess they nailed it.
I might replay it in the future, to find all the Easter eggs and generally, explore more. Now I was more preoccupied with the main plot.
It also makes me thing that I made a huge omission in my gaming live by not playing any "Portal" game. Maybe this year I will fix it.
Tomb Raider
I started playing "Tomb Raider" remaster. I'm not sure it'll be something I play a lot soon, but I wanted to see it.