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00:00Dude, tired of wasting time and money on overhyped games?
00:04I've put together an insanely good list for you.
00:07After spending months carefully choosing and playing each one,
00:10I ended up with an incredible selection of 19 single-player games
00:14that are truly worth every bit of your time and money.
00:18I'm sure these games will become your favorites, if they aren't already.
00:22Let's get to the list.
00:251. Metal Gear Solid V The Phantom Pain
00:29Kicking off this absurdly good list is a game that is a phenomenal investment
00:35in pure stealth sandbox freedom, Metal Gear Solid V The Phantom Pain.
00:42Hideo Kojima delivered a masterpiece in systemic design
00:46that gives you nearly limitless ways to tackle any mission.
00:50The core value here is the emergent gameplay loop.
00:54You're given a massive open-world sandbox, Afghanistan or Africa,
00:59and a mission objective, and the game trusts you to use every single gadget,
01:04vehicle, and buddy to achieve it.
01:06That feeling of planning a nighttime infiltration, using Quiet as a sniper,
01:12and exfiltrating via the Fulton recovery system?
01:15It never gets old.
01:17The mechanics are ridiculously deep.
01:20The Fulton system itself is an addiction, driving you to kidnap every single enemy,
01:25animal, and piece of equipment to expand your mother base, your real time sink.
01:31The technical fidelity and player agency are top tier.
01:35I personally spent entire sessions just trying to clear a heavily guarded outpost non-lethally
01:41for a random sandstorm to roll in and change my entire strategy.
01:46MGS-V is an absurdly good investment, because it delivers a masterclass in sandbox espionage
01:53and endless replayability.
01:55Get out of your apartment building.
01:59You're not safe.
02:00Next up, we have a game that is an absolute must-buy for its immersive sci-fi atmosphere
02:05and unparalleled player choice, Prey.
02:09Arkane Studios delivered a game that respects your intelligence, and it got criminally overlooked.
02:14The core value is the systemic design of the space station Talos 1.
02:20The entire station is interconnected, and the game gives you multiple, legitimate ways to
02:25bypass every obstacle.
02:27You can hack a terminal, use the glue cannon to build a makeshift ladder, or find the keycard
02:32through exploration.
02:33That level of player agency is absurdly high.
02:37The mechanics are phenomenal.
02:39The glue cannon is one of the best tools in gaming, letting you platform, seal steam leaks,
02:45or immobilize enemies.
02:47And let's not forget the terrifying mimics, forcing you to approach every object with paranoia.
02:53My personal experience was trying to reach a high-level area by using the recycler charge
02:58on a pile of debris, only to realize I could just repair a ventilation shaft nearby.
03:04Prey is an absurdly good investment because it's a dense, atmospheric simulation that rewards
03:10curiosity, lateral thinking, and truly makes you feel like you're surviving a dangerous
03:15sci-fi ordeal.
03:16Type of gank of plasmus.
03:19That was next!
03:213.
03:22The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt.
03:25Let's talk about the ultimate investment in narrative depth and open-world value.
03:30The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt.
03:32This game is an essential, absurdly good masterpiece that defines the modern action RPG.
03:39The core value here is that the game is packed with meaningful narrative content.
03:44You buy this game for the main story.
03:46But you get addicted to the side quests.
03:49Each one is written with the depth and moral ambiguity of a main mission.
03:54The narrative density is why your time vanishes.
03:58The progression loop is addictive.
04:00You're constantly hunting monsters for better gear, brewing new potions and oils, the alchemy
04:05system is key, and improving Geralt's combat signs.
04:09Mastering the combat system and its required preparation is a deep reward.
04:14I personally spent countless hours just exploring the stunning vistas of Skellige and getting
04:20lost in the politics of Valon.
04:23The Witcher 3 is an absurdly good investment because it delivers a massive, beautiful role-playing
04:28sandbox, where Consequence is king and the storytelling is unmatched.
04:33We have a side.
04:35We have a side.
04:37Four.
04:38Assassin's Creed The Ezio Collection.
04:41Rounding out the first block, we have an essential investment in historical atmosphere
04:46and character progression.
04:47Assassin's Creed The Ezio Collection.
04:49This is not just one game, but three remastered masterpieces that tell one of the best trilogies
04:55in gaming history.
04:57The core value is the sheer volume of high-quality content and the flawless character arc.
05:02You follow Ezio Auditore from his youth in Florence to his wisdom in Constantinople.
05:07The narrative commitment across three full games is an absurd amount of value for the price.
05:12The gameplay loop is the classic AC formula perfected.
05:15Fluid parkour traversal over stunning, historically accurate European cities, combined with the
05:21satisfying counter-based combat system.
05:23The addictive loop is conquering territory, renovating cities, and building your brotherhood.
05:28My personal obsession was spending hours in brotherhood, just commanding my assassins
05:32to take out targets.
05:34The Ezio Collection is an absurdly good investment because it provides a massive, high-value package
05:39of historical immersion, masterful stealth mechanics, and one of the most beloved protagonists
05:44in gaming.
05:45Number 5.
05:50Ghost of Tsushima.
05:52Moving on, we have a game that is an absurdly good investment in artistic beauty and pure
05:58focused immersion.
05:59Ghost of Tsushima.
06:01Sucker Punch created a world that is simply meditative to exist in.
06:05The core value here is the flawless execution of the samurai fantasy.
06:10The entire open world is gorgeous, and the game encourages organic exploration using the guiding
06:16wind mechanic, which subtly directs you without distracting UI markers.
06:20That sense of freedom and beauty is priceless.
06:23The combat system is the addiction loop.
06:26The stance-based parry counter mechanic makes every duel feel like a scene from a Kurosawa
06:31movie.
06:32The skill ceiling is high, and the satisfaction of perfectly executing a standoff is incredible.
06:38I've personally spent hours just exploring the entire island, hunting for the hidden haiku
06:43spots and hot springs.
06:44Tsushima is an absurdly good investment because it's a massive, beautiful open-world sandbox that
06:51delivers high-stakes melee combat and an unforgettable emotional journey.
06:55Next, we have a game that's an investment in high-concept storytelling and atmosphere.
07:06Hell is Us, this new IP, is already turning heads because it delivers a unique, dark-action-adventure
07:12experience.
07:13The core value is its setting, a modern country devastated by psychological trauma that manifests
07:19itself as bizarre and monstrous entities.
07:21The game strongly leans into environmental storytelling and moral ambiguity, forcing you to confront
07:27difficult questions about the nature of fear and violence.
07:30The combat system is speculated to be deliberate and high-impact, focusing on mastering a single
07:35customized weapon and engaging carefully with enemies.
07:38It's not a hack-and-slash.
07:40It's an intense and focused mechanical experience.
07:43Personally, I was captivated by the art direction.
07:45The fusion of recognizable modern environments with monstrous, distorted entities is visually
07:51striking.
07:52Hell is Us is an insanely good investment because it's a bold title that prioritizes deep storytelling
07:57atmosphere and a unique, uncompromising vision.
08:057.
08:06Horizon Forbidden West
08:08Let's talk about a game that is an essential investment in technical spectacle, graphical fidelity,
08:13and satisfying tactical combat, Horizon Forbidden West.
08:18This sequel is a monumental achievement in open-world design.
08:22The core value here is the unmatched beauty and density of the open world.
08:27Exploring the massive map from lush jungles to flooded valleys is a visual feast.
08:33The game leverages the PS5's power to deliver stunning machine designs and massive environmental
08:39draw distances.
08:40The combat loop is the addiction.
08:43Fighting the giant mechanical beasts is a tactical puzzle every time.
08:48You're constantly using Aloy's focus scan, crafting elemental arrows, and stripping off armor plates
08:54to expose weaknesses.
08:56That feeling of downing a massive tremor tusk is immensely rewarding.
09:01I personally lost an entire week just exploring the underwater areas and finding all the secrets
09:06in the massive ruins.
09:08Forbidden West is an absurdly good investment because it delivers a massive amount of meaningful
09:13content, challenging combat depth, and a world that is simply stunning to inhabit.
09:238.
09:24A Plague Tale Requiem
09:25Rounding out this block, we have a game that is an essential investment in narrative tension
09:32and raw emotional immersion.
09:35A Plague Tale Requiem.
09:37This is a sequel that ups the ante on scale, horror, and emotional cost.
09:43The core value is the cinematic storytelling and the relentless sense of vulnerability.
09:48The journey of Amicia and Hugo is emotionally taxing, forcing you to use stealth, alchemy, and
09:56distraction to survive against soldiers and the terrifying, massive rat swarms.
10:02The technical spectacle is absurd.
10:05The PS5 renders hundreds of thousands of individual rats flowing like a dark tide.
10:11This rat engine is a technological feat that creates an overwhelming, unforgettable threat.
10:17I personally found the moment-to-moment stealth and puzzle-solving loop incredibly tense.
10:24Requiem is an absurdly good investment because it delivers a focused, mature single-player
10:29experience that is visually stunning, emotionally gripping, and technically ambitious.
10:399.
10:41Alan Wake 2
10:42Moving on, we have a game that is an absurdly good investment in narrative structure and
10:47visual mastery.
10:49Alan Wake 2.
10:50Remedy delivered a sequel that pushes the boundaries of cinematic storytelling and gaming.
10:55The core value here is the dual protagonist structure.
10:58Switching between Saga Anderson's detective work in the Pacific Northwest and Alan Wake's
11:02descent into the terrifying dark place creates an incredible narrative and visual contrast.
11:07That constantly shifting perspective keeps the experience fresh.
11:12The technical fidelity is why this is a must-buy.
11:15The lighting and reflection systems are some of the best ever seen, making the dark forests
11:20and urban nightmares feel terrifyingly real.
11:23The use of live-action video elements integrated into the gameplay is a brilliant piece of mixed-media
11:29design.
11:30I personally was obsessed with solving Saga's mind-place case board.
11:34That detailed detective loop is super satisfying.
11:38Alan Wake 2 is an absurdly good investment because it's a profound, stylish, and challenging
11:44survival horror that delivers a narrative experience you'll be dissecting for years.
11:5310.
11:54The Order 1886
11:55Next up, we have a game that is a fantastic investment in pure artistic and atmospheric spectacle.
12:02The Order 1886.
12:04Yes, I know it was polarizing, but for the full price, the production value and atmosphere
12:09are still unmatched.
12:12The core value is the unmatched visual fidelity.
12:15This game is a masterclass in graphics, lighting, and detail, perfectly capturing a dark steampunk
12:21Victorian London filled with knights and werewolves.
12:24The cinematic presentation with its unique aspect ratio truly makes you feel like you are playing
12:29a movie.
12:30The combat system is a tight, satisfying third-person cover shooter that focuses on weighty gunplay
12:36and unique Tesla-powered weaponry.
12:38The aesthetic design of the weapons and gadgets is incredible and adds a unique mechanical flair.
12:43I personally loved the rich, dark world-building and the lore surrounding the Knights of the Round
12:48Table and the Lycans.
12:50The Order 1886 is an absurdly good investment because it's a focused, high-value experience that
12:56delivers an unforgettable blend of history, fantasy, and technical excellence.
13:03Eleven.
13:05Batman Arkham Knight.
13:07Let's talk about the game that is the definitive, absurdly good investment in superhero power fantasy.
13:13Batman Arkham Knight.
13:15Rocksteady perfected their formula here, delivering an open-world Gotham that truly lets you be the
13:21Dark Knight.
13:22The core value here is the flawless mechanical loop.
13:26The free-flow combat system is the best brawler system in history.
13:30The feeling of chaining dozens of hits, gadgets, and team-up moves is unparalleled kinetic
13:35satisfaction.
13:37The gratinial traversal across the huge city is instantly addictive.
13:41The open world of Gotham is massive, dense, and packed with content.
13:45The Predator stealth scenarios are brilliant, offering complex, multi-layered puzzles that
13:50reward tactical thinking.
13:52The sheer volume of Riddler trophies alone justifies the investment in content.
13:57I personally spent entire nights just gliding from rooftop to rooftop, taking in the atmosphere,
14:03and stopping random crimes.
14:06Arkham Knight is an absurdly good investment because it's a technical showpiece that delivers
14:10on every promise of being Batman in a rich, dark sandbox.
14:1912.
14:20Bloodborne.
14:21Rounding out this block, we have a game that is an essential, absurd investment in atmospheric
14:27horror and demanding skill.
14:29Bloodborne.
14:30From software created an experience that will permanently change how you approach action
14:35games.
14:36The core value is the aggressive combat philosophy.
14:40Unlike the defensive Souls games, Bloodborne forces you to play offensively with the regain
14:46system.
14:47You recover health by immediately counterattacking after taking damage.
14:51This creates an intense, terrifying risk versus reward loop.
14:55The visual and narrative atmosphere is the lasting hook.
14:59The world of Yharnam descends from Victorian gothic dread into pure Lovecraftian cosmic horror.
15:07The environmental storytelling is masterful, encouraging you to piece together the dark
15:12lore yourself.
15:13I remember the moment I finally mastered the parry with the pistol against a tricky enemy.
15:18The satisfaction is immense.
15:21Bloodborne is an absurdly good investment because it offers an unforgettable artistic vision,
15:27deep skill-based mechanics, and a profound sense of conquering a truly terrifying world.
15:37Number 13.
15:39Silent Hill 2 Remake.
15:42Moving on, we have a game that is an essential, absurdly good investment in psychological horror
15:47in narrative fidelity.
15:49Silent Hill 2 Remake.
15:50This is the definitive way to experience one of the greatest horror stories ever written.
15:55The core value is the unsettling atmosphere and profound psychological themes.
16:01Bluebird Team is meticulously recreating the terrifying fog-drenched town, using the PS5's
16:063D audio to make every distant moan and radio crackle feel incredibly immediate and personal.
16:12That sense of dread is priceless.
16:16The narrative is the biggest hook.
16:18James Sunderland's search for his dead wife is a deep, emotionally complex story that is
16:23legendary in gaming history.
16:25The remake updates the control scheme to modern standards, making the slow-burn horror experience
16:29more immersive than ever.
16:32I personally am obsessed with seeing the updated monster designs and how they represent James'
16:37internal guilt.
16:39Silent Hill 2 Remake is an absurdly good investment because it delivers a masterclass in atmosphere,
16:45narrative weight, and focused survival horror.
16:5114.
16:52The Last of Us Part 2.
16:54Next up, we have a game that is an investment in uncompromising emotional depth and brutal mechanical
17:01realism.
17:02The Last of Us Part 2.
17:03Naughty Dog took massive narrative risks, and the result is an essential, unforgettable single-player
17:10journey.
17:12The core value is the brutal realism of the combat.
17:15The third-person cover system is perfected, and the feeling of impact, the desperate close-quarters
17:21melee, and the intense resource scarcity make every encounter feel like a fight for survival.
17:27The PS5 performance makes this combat flow incredibly smooth.
17:31The narrative is the main engine.
17:34It's a massive, mature story about the cycle of violence, forcing you to play from multiple,
17:40complex perspectives.
17:42That commitment to challenging the player's empathy is why the game leaves such a powerful
17:46mark.
17:47I personally found the environmental detail in Seattle to be unparalleled.
17:52The level design constantly rewards careful exploration.
17:55The Last of Us Part 2 is an absurdly good investment because it sets the bar for graphic fidelity,
18:02mechanical realism, and complex, mature storytelling.
18:0915.
18:11Resident Evil 7.
18:13Let's talk about a game that is an essential, absurdly good investment in pure, focused horror
18:19immersion.
18:20Resident Evil 7.
18:22Capcom redefined the series by throwing us into the terrifying first-person perspective
18:27in a claustrophobic Louisiana farmhouse.
18:30The core value is the claustrophobic, overwhelming atmosphere.
18:34The first-person perspective makes the horror incredibly personal, and the Baker family are some
18:39of the most memorable antagonists in gaming history.
18:42The initial vulnerability you feel is priceless.
18:46The gameplay loop is perfect survival horror.
18:48You're constantly juggling a tiny inventory, solving clever environmental puzzles, and managing
18:53scarce ammo while being stalked by terrifying, seemingly unkillable enemies.
18:59This creates constant, high-stakes tension.
19:02I remembered the sheer psychological dread of the Mia tape sequence, a brilliant piece of
19:08interactive horror design.
19:09Resident Evil 7 is an absurdly good investment because it's a masterclass in atmosphere,
19:15focused level design, and delivering a terrifying, unforgettable, single-player experience.
19:2316.
19:25God of War Ragnarok.
19:27Rounding out this block, we have a game that is an essential, absurd investment in cinematic
19:32scale and masterful action.
19:35God of War Ragnarok.
19:37This sequel is a monumental piece of epic storytelling and mechanical perfection.
19:43The core value is the unmatched blend of narrative and gameplay.
19:47The main story is a massive, emotional conclusion to the Norse saga, but the game is packed with
19:53deep, meaningful side quests and massive exploration zones across the nine realms.
19:59The combat system is the addiction loop.
20:02It's a heavy, brutal action RPG where mastering the Leviathan Axe, Blades of Chaos, and the different
20:09runic attacks is deeply rewarding.
20:11The skill ceiling is high, especially in the Valkyrie Berserker boss fights.
20:17I personally spent hours perfecting my build and hunting down every hidden artifact and lore
20:22scroll.
20:22Ragnarok is an absurdly good investment because it delivers a massive, beautiful, and emotionally
20:30profound single-player epic that will define your gaming library.
20:34Moving into the final three, we have a game that is the ultimate investment in unparalleled simulation
20:50and narrative immersion.
20:52Red Dead Redemption 2.
20:53This is a massive, emotional epic that delivers absurd value for your time.
20:59The core value is the sheer depth of systemic realism.
21:04The world is massive, and every action has weight.
21:07You have to clean your guns, eat food, and manage your horse.
21:11That commitment to slow-burn immersion is why you lose hundreds of hours just living the
21:16life of Arthur Morgan.
21:18The narrative is the biggest hook.
21:20The story of the Vanderlind gang is a profound, somber masterpiece that provides an incredible
21:26emotional return.
21:27The volume of emergent encounters ensures that the world constantly creates its own unique
21:33stories for you.
21:34I personally spend entire weeks just hunting legendary animals and running side hustles because
21:40the world is so convincing.
21:43RDR2 is an absurdly good investment because it sets the bar for open-world fidelity, character
21:49writing, and systemic depth.
21:5518.
21:56Elden Ring.
21:57Next up, we have a game that is an essential, absurd investment in unrivaled exploration and
22:04mechanical mastery.
22:05Elden Ring.
22:05The core value is the unmatched build variety and exploration freedom.
22:18The lands between are packed with secrets, and the game trusts you to find them without handholding.
22:24That sense of organic discovery is the biggest time sink.
22:28The combat system is the addiction loop.
22:30The high difficulty forces you to master the timing, parries, and magic, but the sheer volume
22:37of ashes of war, weapons, and sorceries available encourages endless experimentation.
22:43You're always chasing that perfect broken build.
22:46I personally lost an entire summer just trying to find every hidden catacomb and legendary spell.
22:53Elden Ring is an absurdly good investment because it delivers a massive amount of challenging content,
22:59deep mechanics, and a profound sense of skill-based reward.
23:03And finally, we close out this epic list with a game that is an essential, absurd investment
23:17in kinetic flow and pure fun.
23:21Marvel's Spider-Man.
23:22Insomniac delivered the definitive experience of being the web-slinger.
23:29The core value is the flawless traversal system.
23:34Web-swinging across the massive, dense Manhattan open world is pure bliss.
23:40The flow and kinetic energy of the movement are so perfectly tuned that you can spend hours
23:45just swinging without ever using fast travel.
23:48The combat system is the ultimate power fantasy.
23:53It flawlessly blends the Arkham free flow system with gadget utility and incredible web-based
24:00mobility.
24:02Hitting that 50-hit combo and instantly taking out a group of bad guys is a continuous, satisfying
24:09reward.
24:10I personally love just chasing down the simple crimes and collecting all the backpacks for
24:15the lore.
24:16Spider-Man is an absurdly good investment because it's a beautifully polished single-player action
24:22game that delivers a massive amount of pure, joyous gameplay and spectacular superhero action.
24:30So there you have it guys, 19 absurd single-player games that are worth your time and money.
24:39From the stealth freedom of MGSV and the brutal atmosphere of Bloodborne, to the ultimate epics
24:45like The Witcher 3 and Elden Ring, these are the games that deliver guaranteed value.
24:51Which game on this list proved to be the best investment for you?
24:54And what absurd single-player masterpiece did I miss?
24:58Let me know in the comments below.
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