The narrator shares their favorite games from 2018, highlighting the unique qualities of each. The games include:
1. Monolith - a challenging game with a deceivingly cute exterior
2. Jackbox Games - a party game that focuses on making friends laugh
3. Downwell - a fast-paced platformer with a unique gun-boots mechanic
4. Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon - a refined Castlevania-style game with character-swapping abilities
5. Monster Hunter - a game with a steep learning curve but rewarding gameplay
6. Lumines - a puzzle game that's easy to pick up but challenging to master
7. Uncharted 4 - a well-crafted game with a strong narrative and exciting gameplay
8. Super Smash Brothers Ultimate - a fun fighting game with a vast array of characters
9. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze - a platformer with unique level design and storytelling
10. Enter the Gungeon - a challenging shooter with creative enemies and power-ups
11. Zero Ranger - a shoot-em-up with beautiful music and challenging gameplay
12. Into the Breach - a turn-based strategy game with exciting gameplay and clear objectives
13. Celeste - a 2D platformer with precise controls and inspired level design
14. God of War - a triple-A game with a strong narrative, engaging gameplay, and a personal touch.
The narrator emphasizes the unique qualities and strengths of each game, showcasing their passion for gaming.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. 2017 was considered Nintendo's year, while 2018 was considered Sony's year with the PlayStation 4.
2. The PlayStation 4 was known for narratively driven games.
3. Toby Fox's Deltarune demo was a notable game in 2018.
4. Fortnite was a massive hit in 2018, despite not being fun for everyone.
5. Black Ops 4 was a multiplayer game that was enjoyable despite not being good.
6. The game Monolith can be technically beaten in 20 minutes, but it takes around 10 hours to overcome the first final boss.
7. Jackbox games are unique in that the gameplay revolves around making friends laugh.
8. Only one person needs a copy of Jackbox games to play, and others can join through a browser or phone.
9. The game Downwell involves falling down a well and chaining together combos by bouncing off enemies.
10. The game Monster Hunter involves fighting dinosaurs with a sword and requires methodical players to learn about each monster and acquire proper gear.
11. The ultimate goal of Monster Hunter is to build armor sets for the player's cat.
12. The game Lumines is a puzzle game where players match blocks of the same color to clear them.
13. The game Uncharted 4 is a work of genius with a cleverly juxtaposed narrative and exciting gameplay.
14. The game Super Smash Brothers Ultimate is a celebration of video games with many characters and stages.
15. The game Tropical Freeze is a platformer with unique levels that tell a story.
16. The game Enter the Gungeon is a shooting game with creative weapons and enemies.
17. The game Zero Ranger is a shoot-em-up with a focus on music and choreography.
18. The game Into the Breach is a turn-based strategy game with exciting combat and clever gameplay.
19. The game Celeste is a 2D platformer with precise controls and exciting mechanics.
20. The game God of War is a triple-A game with an absorbing story and high-quality gameplay.