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00:00Man, there are some games that, even if you play them only once, leave an unforgettable
00:05impression for a lifetime.
00:07They offer experiences you won't find anywhere else, with their stories, worlds, and emotions.
00:13I've picked 18 games that, if you haven't played yet, you definitely should try at least
00:19once in your life.
00:20I'm sure your favorite game is on this list.
00:23Let's get started.
00:25Kicking off this essential list, we have Star Wars Jedi Survivor.
00:38If you thought the first one was good, this sequel solidifies the formula and gives you
00:43the absolute best way to experience being a Jedi in a video game.
00:47And that alone makes it a must-play.
00:50The core experience here is the seamless blend of Souls-like combat with a gorgeous, sprawling
00:57open-world traversal.
00:59Cal Kestis gains so many new Force powers and stances that the combat complexity is just
01:05phenomenal.
01:06You're constantly rewarded for learning the perfect parry windows and switching styles
01:11on the fly.
01:12The game's narrative depth is a massive leap.
01:15Cal's struggle with his past and the growing darkness is brilliantly written, making the
01:21emotional stakes feel incredibly personal.
01:24My favorite part?
01:25The expanded exploration sandbox with huge planets like Kobo that encourage verticality and discovery.
01:32It's a massive investment in time, but the feeling of mastering the double-bladed lightsaber
01:38and engaging in those massive set-piece battles is an unforgettable power fantasy.
01:44If you play one Star Wars game in your life, make it this one for the incredible kinetic
01:49satisfaction it delivers.
01:592. Metro Exodus
02:01Next up, we dive into the chilling, atmospheric, and utterly unforgettable world of Metro Exodus.
02:08This game is a must-play for its commitment to immersion and survival horror atmosphere.
02:14What makes this game unique is its move from claustrophobic tunnels to huge yet equally terrifying
02:20sandbox survival zones.
02:22The game throws you onto the Aurora train and demands that you survive the Russian post-apocalypse,
02:28making every single bullet and gas mask filter precious.
02:32The core mechanics revolve around resource management and the fantastic gunsmith system.
02:37You are constantly scavenging junk and crafting gear on the fly.
02:41Running out of air filters in a highly irradiated zone is an experience of pure, heart-pounding
02:47terror, and that feeling is something you will never forget.
02:51The environmental storytelling is top-tier.
02:54Every location, from the Caspian Sea to the Taiga Forest, feels like a fully-realized, dying
03:00world.
03:01The incredible technical fidelity, especially with the lighting and atmosphere, is unmatched.
03:06Metro Exodus is a dense, emotionally heavy, and profoundly immersive journey you simply
03:11have to take.
03:143.
03:18Rise of the Tomb Raider
03:20Let's talk about the game that truly cemented Lara Croft as a modern survival heroine.
03:26Rise of the Tomb Raider.
03:28This sequel takes the great foundation of the 2013 reboot and perfects the action-adventure
03:33formula, delivering an essential cinematic experience.
03:38The core value here is the masterful blend of cinematic set pieces, intense survival crafting,
03:44and genuine platforming exploration.
03:47The traversal mechanics are so fluid, climbing massive, snow-covered mountains, swinging across
03:53chasms, it creates a constant sense of kinetic engagement.
03:58The combat system is incredibly satisfying, giving you freedom to choose between brutal
04:03stealth takedowns or chaotic third-person shooting.
04:07The crafting loop is fast and fluid, letting you craft special ammo and explosives on the
04:13fly, making the fighting dynamic and strategic.
04:16But the unforgettable part?
04:18The Tomb Challenges.
04:20These optional areas are pure, classic Tomb Raider, massive environmental puzzles that
04:26reward smart thinking and offer a great break from the action.
04:30Rise is a 10 out of 10 adventure that proves that character evolution, tight mechanics, and
04:36stunning visuals are key to an everlasting impression.
04:40I'm not sure how to do it.
04:464.
04:47Detroit Become Human.
04:49Rounding out the first block, we have a game that is a must-play purely for its branching
04:54narrative structure and emotional consequence.
04:57Detroit Become Human.
04:59This is one of the best examples of a choice-driven experience ever made.
05:05The core mechanic is the flowchart narrative system.
05:08The game throws you into three separate, incredibly high-stakes storylines immediately, following
05:14androids Kara, Connor, and Marcus.
05:18Every choice you make, big or small, has a genuine, tangible impact on the story and
05:23the fate of the characters.
05:25The visual fidelity and performance capture are exceptional, making the characters feel incredibly
05:31real, which is essential for the emotional immersion.
05:35The tense quick-time event sequences and investigation mechanics are always engaging, but the real
05:41power lies in the drama.
05:44I personally spent hours going back just to see what would happen if I made one single
05:49different decision.
05:50It's an unforgettable experience because it forces you to confront tough moral and philosophical
05:56questions.
05:57Detroit is a phenomenal investment in narrative depth and player agency that will stick with
06:02you for years.
06:09Days Gone.
06:11Moving on, we have a game that delivers an essential and unforgettable survival horror experience,
06:18and one that was unfairly underrated at launch, Days Gone.
06:23You absolutely need to play this one for the sheer scale of the threat it presents.
06:29The core mechanic that makes this game unique is the Freaker Horde system.
06:33While the open world of Oregon is huge and beautiful, seeing more than 500 Freakers moving
06:39as a single, terrifying entity is a moment you will never forget.
06:44That systemic threat permeates the entire game.
06:48The gameplay loop is incredibly addictive.
06:50The need to take care of your bike, your lifeline, constantly searching for fuel and repairing parts
06:57forces you into risky situations.
06:59The resource management is tense, making every narrow escape feel truly earned.
07:05I personally spent entire nights studying a horde's movement patterns, setting up traps
07:11and luring them into a kill zone.
07:14That feeling of survival, of overcoming an impossible threat through strategy is unbelievably rewarding.
07:21Days Gone is a must play for anyone who loves immersive open worlds and adrenaline filled panic.
07:28And on top of all that, it also rewards you with a great story.
07:32It's not just terror, there's a lot of emotion involved.
07:39Next up, we have a game that is essential not for its story, but for its pure, distilled, competitive fun.
07:47Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
07:49This is the definitive arcade racer, and its value is measured in the friendships it might ruin or create.
07:57The core value here is the flawless mechanical balance.
08:01And accessibility.
08:02Anyone can pick up the controller and immediately start racing.
08:06But mastering the drift boosts and understanding the item priority system is what gives it infinite longevity.
08:13It's easy to learn, impossible to truly master.
08:17The visual presentation is vibrant, running at a buttery smooth frame rate, which is critical for a high speed racer.
08:25The sheer volume of tracks, especially with the booster course pass, is massive, guaranteeing endless replayability.
08:34My unforgettable experience with this game is the battle mode.
08:38Spending hours in chaotic, balloon popping frenzy with friends is a rite of passage for any gamer.
08:45Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is an essential purchase for its multiplayer excellence and its ability to deliver instant, chaotic joy to everyone.
08:577. Control.
09:00Let's talk about a game that is a must play, purely for its mind bending narrative and physics based destruction.
09:07Control.
09:09Remedy Entertainment created an experience that is unlike anything else in the action genre.
09:14The core value lies in the dynamic combat sandbox.
09:18As Jesse Faden, you gain awesome psychic abilities, notably the launch mechanic, where you can rip chunks of concrete from the environment and hurl them at enemies.
09:29The level of environmental deformation is a technical marvel that constantly rewards creative fighting.
09:35The narrative design is what elevates this to an essential experience.
09:40The lore of the Federal Bureau of Control, the Object of Power, and the eerie, shape-shifting Oldest House create a mood of unsettling psychological immersion.
09:51Finding every document and watching the strange live-action segments is part of the fun.
09:57I personally spent hours just exploring the strange, brutalist architecture that suddenly twists and contorts under the hiss infection.
10:06Control is a phenomenal investment in a unique X-Files meets Matrix experience that showcases best-in-class physics simulation.
10:158.
10:20Rise, Son of Rome
10:23Rounding out this block, we have a game that is a must-play for its sheer visual spectacle and brutal cinematic combat.
10:30Rise, Son of Rome
10:32While it sometimes gets overlooked, this game is a 10-10 experience in ancient Roman hack-and-slash action.
10:39The core value is the high-fidelity immersion and the rhythm-based combat system.
10:44Every sword strike, block, and execution feels incredibly heavy and impactful.
10:49The execution mechanic, which uses color-coded prompts, is visceral, rewarding, and keeps the flow of battle unbroken.
10:57The game is packed with massive, unforgettable set pieces.
11:01Fighting alongside legions, defending walls against barbarian hordes, and the incredible detail on the character models.
11:08It's an instant feast for the eyes and a testament to early next-gen graphics.
11:14I remember the sheer scale of the battles and the brutal sound design making me feel truly immersed as Marius Titus.
11:21Rise is an essential experience for its visual design, its tight melee combat system, and for delivering an uncompromised cinematic Roman war fantasy.
11:31Number 9. Ghost of Tsushima
11:41Next up, we have a game that is essential for its unparalleled artistic direction and its flawless execution of the samurai fantasy.
11:48Ghost of Tsushima.
11:50This game isn't just an open world, it's a living piece of art.
11:54The core experience is the meditative exploration and the incredible parry-slash-stance combat system.
12:00Sucker Punch created a world so beautiful, just riding your horse through a field of red flowers is an activity.
12:07They monsterfully guide you using the guiding wind mechanic instead of distracting waypoints, which is a brilliant piece of UI-free design.
12:14The combat flow is what makes it unforgettable.
12:17Switching between the force dances to perfectly counter swordsmen, spearmen, or brutes feels tactical, rhythmic, and incredibly cinematic.
12:26Every standoff is a high-stakes duel that makes you feel like an absolute legend.
12:31I personally spent hours just finding all the hidden haiku spots and petting the foxes because the game rewards you for honoring the environment.
12:39Tsushima is a must-play for its visual storytelling, its commitment to samurai realism and honor, and for delivering one of the most beautiful worlds in modern gaming.
12:51Let's hope they don't find him.
12:5310. The Last of Us Part 1
12:56There is simply no argument. The Last of Us Part 1 is a game you must play at least once for its unmatched narrative power and character depth.
13:05It's more than a game, it's a cinematic masterpiece that changed the industry.
13:10The core value is the emotionally brutal narrative between Joel and Ellie.
13:15The writing and the performance capture are so phenomenal that you are instantly invested in their desperate journey across a collapsed America.
13:23The game hooks you with a profound sense of loss and survival.
13:27The gameplay mechanics are focused on resource management and tension.
13:31Every encounter with the infected or hostile humans is a desperate fight for survival, forcing you to utilize stealth and brutal close-quarters combat.
13:40The AI overhaul in the Part 1 remake makes the enemy encounters even more aggressive and tactical.
13:46The PS5 version also enhances this with dual-sense haptics and 3D audio, making the world and its dangers feel incredibly real.
13:55This game is essential because it is a masterclass in mature storytelling and proves that video games can deliver narrative weight equal to the best films.
14:0411. Resident Evil 7
14:13If you want a game that delivers a truly unforgettable and terrifying experience, you have to play Resident Evil 7.
14:20This game redefined first-person survival horror and is a masterclass in atmosphere and dread.
14:27The core mechanic that makes this essential is the shift in perspective and the claustrophobic environment.
14:33Switching to first-person makes the horror incredibly personal.
14:37The Baker family home is one of the greatest horror settings ever.
14:41It's oppressive, confusing, and constantly threatening.
14:44The survival loop is immediate.
14:46You are constantly running low on ammo, managing inventory space, and trying to solve puzzles while stalked by terrifying, seemingly unkillable enemies.
14:56This game forces you into a perpetual state of vulnerability and tension.
15:01My personal experience with this game, especially in VR, was the most terrifying moment of my entire gaming life.
15:08The immersion is total.
15:10Resident Evil 7 is a must-play because it's a brilliant piece of level design, sound design, and narrative terror that will genuinely leave a permanent, scary memory.
15:21What makes it so hard?
15:23The best.
15:25A few games are still working on you for Be Bald, who's a weak person in the world.
15:26You have no idea, but it's still a moral aspect.
15:27You have no idea, that's the absolute power to the rest, and you have no idea of your own character.
15:29You have no idea, that's a really good idea.
15:30It's all about having fun.
15:31It's all about having fun, and you have to try to cross the world, and you have to have the ultimate
15:33version of the character.
15:34But you're going to be so straightforward.
15:35Fantasy and Kinetic Traversal, infamous Second Son.
15:39This was a launch title that perfectly showcased the power of the PS4, and its gameplay flow
15:44is still amazing.
15:46The core value is the freedom of traversal and the power variety.
15:49As Delson Rowe, you gain the ability to absorb and utilize multiple powers, neon, smoke,
15:55video, and concrete.
15:58Each power not only changes your combat style, but completely changes how you move across
16:02the open world of Seattle.
16:04The neon power, for example, lets you run at super speed up the side of buildings, which
16:09is an incredibly satisfying form of movement mechanic.
16:13The combat sandbox is a blast, letting you choose between flashy, destructive abilities
16:18and high speed ranged combat.
16:21The karma system is another essential hook.
16:23The game forces you to make choices that fundamentally change your powers and your narrative path,
16:28guaranteeing massive replay value.
16:31Infamous Second Son is a must-play for its fluid traversal, its kinetic combat satisfaction,
16:36and for delivering that ultimate feeling of being a ridiculously powerful superhuman.
16:4313.
16:46Red Dead Redemption 2
16:48Kicking off this legendary final section, we have the game that is an absolute, mandatory
16:54experience.
16:55Red Dead Redemption 2.
16:57This is not just a game you play.
16:59It's a world you live in, and that level of simulation is unforgettable.
17:04The core value is the unparalleled environmental fidelity and immersion.
17:09Rockstar built a world where every action has weight, every NPC feels real, and the narrative
17:15complexity is profound.
17:16The dedication to realism, from maintaining your horse to cleaning your gun, creates a level
17:22of presence unmatched in gaming.
17:25The narrative arc of Arcer Morgan and the Vanderlind gang is a generational masterpiece.
17:30The emotional depth and thematic maturity of the storytelling provide an emotional return
17:35that few other games can rival.
17:37I personally lost an entire year just exploring the side activities and witnessing the emergent encounters
17:43that happen randomly across the map.
17:46Cardioc 2 is a must-play, because it's a masterclass in systemic design and narrative writing, delivering
17:52an epic, somber piece of Americana.
18:0014.
18:01Mad Max
18:02Next up, we have a game that is essential for its pure, unique focus on vehicular combat
18:07and post-apocalyptic atmosphere.
18:10Mad Max.
18:11This game's core loop will consume your life, and it's a criminal oversight if you
18:16haven't played it.
18:18The core mechanic that makes this essential is the magnum opus, your car.
18:22The entire game is structured around the progression loop of scavenging scrap metal to continuously
18:28upgrade your vehicle's armor, engine, and weapons.
18:31That sense of building your lifeline is addictive.
18:34The vehicular combat is brutal, visceral, and incredibly satisfying.
18:39Nothing beats harpooning an enemy's tire, or watching a convoy explode in a chain reaction
18:45of physics-based destruction.
18:47The melee combat is solid, but the Road Warrior experience is the real 10 out of 10.
18:53I spent countless hours clearing out Scrotus's camps and chasing convoys because the reward
18:58loop is so tight.
19:00Mad Max is a must-play for its unique aesthetic, its high-performance car combat simulation,
19:05and for giving you the definitive experience of surviving the wasteland.
19:0915.
19:10Uncharted 4 A Thief's End
19:17If you want a game that is the pinnacle of cinematic action-adventure, you have to play
19:22Uncharted 4 A Thief's End.
19:25Naughty Dog crafted a stunning conclusion that is essential for its storytelling and spectacle.
19:31The core experience is the masterful blend of cinematic platforming, tight third-person
19:36shooting, and high-stakes puzzle solving.
19:38The level design is brilliant, constantly guiding you through explosive set pieces that
19:43feel straight out of a blockbuster movie.
19:46The narrative is the true heart of the game, delivering a mature, emotional story about
19:51Nathan Drake's past and his relationship with Elena's and his brother Sam.
19:56The performance capture and writing are phenomenal, making the characters feel incredibly real and
20:01deeply relatable.
20:03My favorite moment?
20:04The massive chase sequence through Madagascar.
20:07It's an unforgettable piece of linear design that showcases Naughty Dog's best work.
20:12Uncharted 4 is essential for its polished technical execution, its emotional narrative weight, and
20:18for setting the benchmark for the modern action-adventure genre.
20:2516.
20:26The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt.
20:29No discussion of must-play games is complete without The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt.
20:34This game is an essential, massive investment in open-world RPG greatness and narrative complexity.
20:41The core value is that every single side quest feels like a main story arc.
20:46CD Projekt Red filled the massive world of the Northern realms with meaningful, morally ambiguous
20:52choices and beautifully written, encapsulated stories.
20:56That dedication to narrative density is priceless.
20:59The combat system, focusing on signs, oils, and potions, is a rewarding action RPG loop.
21:06But the true addiction is the exploration loop and the constant desire to uncover the next dark fantasy mystery or political intrigue.
21:14I personally spent hundreds of hours just exploring Skelegy and playing Gwent.
21:20The Witcher 3 is a must-play because it's the ultimate benchmark for world-building, mature storytelling, and creating an open world where consequence is king.
21:30Let's move to a game that, post-patches, has become an absolutely essential, unforgettable, dystopian RPG experience.
21:47Cyberpunk 2077.
21:49This is worth playing purely for the city and the role-playing freedom.
21:54The core value is the unmatched atmosphere and visual fidelity of Night City.
21:59The neon-drenched, corporatized grit is fully realized, making the world feel like a real, living, breathing place, one of the greatest settings in gaming history.
22:11The role-playing depth is phenomenal.
22:13You can choose to be a netrunner, hacking everything with quick hacks, or a brute with giant chrome arms.
22:20The character build variety ensures immense replay value, and your choices genuinely impact the branching story.
22:27I spent countless hours just driving my bike through the rain, listening to the radio, and taking in the incredible atmosphere.
22:36Cyberpunk 2077 is a must-play because it's a brilliant example of atmospheric storytelling, deep RPG mechanics, and a beautiful, high-performance digital sandbox.
22:48And finally, we close out this ultimate list with a game that reinvented a legendary character and delivered a masterful piece of action-narrative fusion, God of War 2018.
23:08This is a mandatory experience for its emotional core and its incredible mechanical satisfaction.
23:15The core value is the tight, deliberate third-person combat.
23:20The Leviathan Axe is one of the most satisfying weapons in gaming history.
23:25The feeling of throwing it and recalling it with the DualShock 4 haptics is pure genius.
23:31The switch to a new, over-the-shoulder perspective makes the combat feel visceral and immediate.
23:37The narrative, focusing on Kratos and Atreus' fraught, beautiful father-son dynamic, is a 10 out of 10 masterpiece.
23:47The character writing and the single-shot camera technique immerse you completely in their journey through the Norse wilds.
23:54God of War is an essential play because it is a flawless example of a franchise hitting a new peak, delivering cinematic excellence, satisfying combat depth, and a profound emotional story that will stay with you forever.
24:09So, there you have it, folks. Top 18 games you must play at least once in your life.
24:18From the brutal realism of RDR 2 and the cinematic action of Uncharted 4 to the philosophical depth of The Witcher 3, these are the titles that define the best of gaming.
24:30Which game on this list left the biggest impression on you? And what unforgettable game did I miss? Let me know in the comments below.
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