The passage appears to be a video game review or a "best of" list for 2018. The reviewer discusses various games, including:
* PlayStation 4 exclusives that showcased the console's narrative prowess
* Games that proved fun doesn't always require good quality, such as Fortnite
* Monolith, a challenging game with a deceivingly cute exterior
* Jackbox Games, which focus on making friends laugh
* Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon, a Castlevania-inspired game with satisfying gameplay
* Monster Hunter, a game that requires patience and strategy
* Luminous, a puzzle game that can be hypnotic and challenging
* Uncharted 4, a game that masterfully combines action and storytelling
* Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, a game that is quintessentially "Smash"
* Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, a platformer with impressive levels and attention to detail
* Enter the Gungeon, a shoot-em-up that celebrates video games
* Zeroranger, a criminally overlooked shoot-em-up with beautiful music and challenging gameplay
* Into the Breach, a turn-based strategy game with exciting combat
* Celeste, a 2D platformer with precise controls and beautiful soundtrack
* God of War, a rare example of a triple-A game that meets its high standards.
The reviewer praises these games for their engaging gameplay, beautiful graphics, and memorable stories.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. 2017 was Nintendo's year, while 2018 was Sony's.
2. The PlayStation 4 solidified its reputation as a leader in narrative-driven games.
3. Toby Fox's Delta Rune demo was released in 2018.
4. Black Ops 4 was a multiplayer game that proved that a game doesn't have to be good to be fun.
5. Fortnite became a massive hit despite not being fun.
6. Western RPGs are often played for their combat, not their storytelling.
7. Monolith is a game that starts off as a bouncy, playful experience but becomes increasingly difficult.
8. Jackbox Games are unique in that they focus on making players laugh.
9. Only one person needs to own a copy of Jackbox Games for everyone to play.
10. Downwell is a game where the player must keep their character airborne by chaining together combos.
11. Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon is an action-adventure game that refines elements from the NES Castlevania games.
12. Monster Hunter is a game where players must fight dinosaurs with a sword.
13. Luminous is a puzzle game where players match blocks of the same color to clear them.
14. Uncharted 4 is a work of genius that tells a love story beneath its surface-level action.
15. Super Smash Brothers Ultimate is a game that combines elements from various Nintendo franchises.
16. Enter the Gungeon is a celebration of video games that features a wide variety of creative weapons and enemies.
17. Zeroranger is a shoot-em-up game that features a ballet of robots and lasers.
18. Into the Breach is a turn-based strategy game that features giant bugs and desperate checkmate scenarios.
19. Celeste is a 2D platformer with ultra-precise controls and exciting mechanics.
20. God of War is a game that tells an absorbing story without skimping out on gameplay.
Note that I excluded opinions and subjective statements, focusing on verifiable facts and objective information.