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00:00Dude, there are spectacular games that come close to perfection.
00:04These are games that every gamer should be forced to sit down, on a chair or the couch,
00:10and play, whether they want to or not.
00:13After losing countless hours of sleep and basically having no social life,
00:17I've picked 18 games that are true masterpieces for you.
00:22But hold on, these are lesser-known games.
00:24They're not super famous, and that's exactly why you need to give them a chance.
00:30I hope to surprise you with this list.
00:32So, let's get to the good stuff.
00:36Prey.
00:37Kicking off the list with one of the most brilliant, most overlooked sci-fi immersive sims ever made.
00:44Prey.
00:45Seriously, if you missed this one, stop what you're doing.
00:48The genius of Prey is the open-ended gameplay and systemic freedom.
00:52The entire game is set aboard the massive, claustrophobic space station Talos II,
00:57and you can approach almost every problem in half a dozen different ways.
01:02Want to blast through with a shotgun?
01:04Go for it.
01:05Want to hack the system?
01:06Do it.
01:07Want to turn into a coffee cup and roll through a vent?
01:10Yes, you absolutely can.
01:12The gameplay loop is all about resource management and mastering the Typhon powers,
01:16which feel awesome.
01:18The first time a mimic disguises itself as a chair and you nearly jump out of your skin?
01:23That constant paranoia is masterful atmosphere.
01:27Morgan Yu is your avatar, and the story, focusing on identity and moral choices,
01:32has some truly mind-bending plot twists that rival the best sci-fi movies.
01:37My only frustration was the late-game difficulty spike, but honestly, the sheer freedom makes up for it.
01:44For delivering an incredible, deep, and unique sci-fi experience that rewards player creativity,
01:50Prey is a hidden masterpiece you need to play.
01:56Number 2.
01:57Middle-Earth Shadow of Mordor.
01:59Next up, a game that totally redefined how open-world enemy systems work
02:05and gave us the perfect revenge fantasy.
02:08Middle-Earth Shadow of Mordor.
02:11The reason this game is a masterpiece is the revolutionary nemesis system.
02:16This is the game's secret sauce.
02:18Every orc captain you encounter has a unique personality, name, weaknesses, and appearance.
02:24If they kill you, they remember it and get promoted.
02:27That created an intensely personal and organic rivalry loop.
02:32My greatest experience was getting totally owned by an orc named Douche the Gravewalker,
02:37who I finally hunted down hours later.
02:41The revenge felt earned.
02:43The gameplay is fluid and brutal.
02:45It blends the free-flow combat of Arkham with satisfying stealth and powerful supernatural wraith abilities.
02:52Dominating orcs and turning them into spies felt so empowering.
02:56Talion is a great, driven protagonist.
03:00And the story gave a surprisingly dark and intimate look at the lore of Middle-Earth outside of the main events.
03:07My one small critique is that the environments felt a little repetitive towards the end.
03:12But for delivering a truly innovative, systematic, and brutally satisfying open-world revenge narrative,
03:19Shadow of Mordor is a must-play.
03:21No. 3. Nioh 2
03:27Alright, let's talk about a game that takes the Souls-like formula and speeds it up to a breakneck, action-heavy pace.
03:35Nioh 2.
03:36If you like depth and challenge, this is your jam.
03:40The brilliance of Nioh 2 is its deep, fluid combat mechanics.
03:45Team Ninja didn't just copy Souls, they created a complex, brilliant action RPG.
03:51The core mechanic, the Ki Pulse, which lets you quickly recover stamina after an attack, adds a rhythm and aggression to the combat that is addictive.
04:01Mastering the different weapon stances and the Yo-Kai abilities is hours of rewarding effort.
04:06The gameplay loop is all about loot, mastery, and intense boss battles.
04:11The sheer variety of loot, the ability to build incredibly powerful characters, and the brutal boss designs, especially the Yo-Kai, keep you constantly experimenting and pushing your skills.
04:23The protagonist is your custom character, Hyde, and the story, set in the Sengoku period of Japan, is a dark, complex fantasy that pulls you in.
04:32My only concern is that the amount of loot and systems can be overwhelming initially.
04:38It's dense.
04:39But for delivering one of the most mechanically satisfying, deepest, and fast-paced action RPG combat experiences ever, Nioh 2 is a masterpiece of action design.
04:53Number 4.
04:55Deus Ex.
04:56Mankind Divided.
04:57Rounding out the first four with a game that nailed cyberpunk atmosphere and player choice, Deus Ex.
05:03Mankind Divided.
05:05This is peak immersive sim.
05:08The strength of this game is the atmosphere and unmatched freedom of choice.
05:13Set in the gorgeous, oppressive future of Prague, the world feels incredibly dense and detailed.
05:19Every mission gives you complete autonomy.
05:22You can talk your way out of trouble, stealth through the vents without killing anyone, or go in guns blazing.
05:29That freedom is what makes it a masterpiece.
05:32The gameplay is built on player augmentations.
05:35Modifying Adam Jensen's powers, from cloaking to punching through walls, is addictive.
05:40The way you can combine the hacking, stealth, and social mechanics to bypass entire sections is what makes it feel so rewarding.
05:50Adam Jensen is the perfect, cynical cyberpunk protagonist, and the story tackles complex, heavy themes of prejudice, corporate control, and transhumanism with nuance and intelligence.
06:02My only critique is that the story ends abruptly, clearly setting up a sequel we never got.
06:09But for delivering an incredibly polished, atmospheric, and highly replayable immersive sim experience, Deus Ex Mankind Divided is a hidden gem you absolutely must check out.
06:25Number 5. The Walking Dead The Telltale Definitive Series
06:30Next up, let's talk about a series that delivered some of the most emotionally devastating narrative choices in gaming history.
06:38The Walking Dead The Telltale Definitive Series
06:41The reason this game is a masterpiece is its unmatched emotional narrative and profound character development.
06:49This isn't a traditional game, it's an interactive story, but the emotional connection you form with the protagonist, Clementine, is unrivaled.
06:58The narrative choices you make are heavy, morally ambiguous, and genuinely affect the story, leading to moments that will hit you right in the gut.
07:08The gameplay is focused on quick-time events, puzzle-solving, and dialogue choices.
07:13While simple, this focus allows the developers to create pure, unrelenting narrative tension.
07:19The definitive series package is great because it combines all the seasons with graphical and quality-of-life updates, making it the perfect way to experience the whole tragic saga.
07:31The protagonist, Clementine, starts as a vulnerable child and grows into one of the toughest, most compelling characters in video games.
07:39History.
07:40Her story is absolutely essential.
07:43My only critique is that the later seasons felt a little rushed compared to the perfection of the first season.
07:50But for delivering the most emotionally resonant, choice-driven, and heartbreaking narrative adventure ever, this entire series is a required play.
08:036. Atomfall.
08:05Let's switch gears to a unique flavor of post-apocalyptic survival horror that mixes history and sci-fi.
08:14Atomfall.
08:15This one definitely flew under a lot of people's radar.
08:19The unique value here is the atmosphere and the bizarre British setting.
08:23Set in a quarantine zone in rural England after a nuclear disaster,
08:28the game blends real-world locations with chilling sci-fi dread and deep conspiracy theories.
08:35The world feels distinctly unsettling and grounded in a way that other post-apocalyptic games often miss.
08:42The gameplay is a blend of survival, investigation, and first-person action.
08:48You're constantly scavenging for resources, talking to eccentric survivors, and fighting mutated threats.
08:54The game encourages thoughtful exploration of the environment, and slowly piecing together the truth behind the disaster.
09:02The protagonist is mostly your avatar in this weird, broken world,
09:06but the environment itself acts as the main character, full of secrets and dangers.
09:12My only frustration was the pacing sometimes.
09:15It can be slow, focusing heavily on investigation,
09:18but for delivering a unique, atmospheric, and distinctly British take on post-apocalyptic survival,
09:25Atomfall is a genuinely compelling hidden gem.
09:33Next up, a game that masterfully captures the cosmic horror and atmosphere of H.P. Lovecraft,
09:39the sinking city.
09:41This game is drenched in dread and mystery.
09:44The strength of this game is the unmatched Lovecraftian atmosphere and investigative gameplay.
09:50The city of Oakmont is constantly flooded, decaying, and oppressed by a chilling sense of dread.
09:56The open world is perfect for the atmosphere.
09:58It feels oppressive, dangerous, and utterly unnatural.
10:02You're never truly safe.
10:04The gameplay loop centers around investigation.
10:07You're a detective, Charles Reed,
10:09following complex clues,
10:11using your mind's eye ability to piece together past events,
10:14and dealing with the constant decline of your own sanity.
10:18The combat is clunky and deliberate,
10:20reinforcing that you're just a man against unimaginable cosmic horrors.
10:24Charles Reed is a fantastic, broken protagonist,
10:28whose descent into madness mirrors the fate of the city.
10:31My only critique is that the gunplay can feel a bit sluggish,
10:35but honestly, that's by design, to make you fear combat.
10:38For delivering the most authentic, atmospheric, and mystery-focused Lovecraftian horror experience in gaming,
10:45The Sinking City is a must-play for horror fans.
10:518. Dishonored 2
10:54And finally for this segment,
10:56we have a game that stands as a peak example of immersive sim design and player freedom.
11:02Dishonored 2.
11:04Arkane just perfected the craft with this one.
11:07The genius here is the deep gameplay systems and creative level design.
11:13Every single level in the city of Karnaka is a meticulously designed sandbox full of secrets and different paths.
11:21You can choose to play as Corvo or Emily, each with their own unique awesome powers.
11:26That sense of total freedom to approach a mission non-lethally, lethally, stealthily, or chaotically is why it's a masterpiece.
11:36The gameplay is fluid and rewarding.
11:40Mastering Emily's powers like Domino, linking enemies together, or Corvo's classic Blink is endlessly fun.
11:48The level A Crack in the Slab, where you jump between two timelines, is one of the most inventive levels ever created.
11:57The protagonists are compelling, and your choices heavily impact the chaos level of the world, leading to dramatically different endings.
12:05My only wish is that the main story had been a little longer, but the replayability is endless.
12:13For delivering the most intricate, detail-rich, and replayable immersive sim experience ever made,
12:20Dishonored 2 is an absolute hidden masterpiece.
12:239. Nier Replicant
12:29Let's talk about a game that is a narrative, emotional, and philosophical powerhouse.
12:36Nier Replicant.
12:37Seriously, if you missed this one, you missed one of the best stories in gaming.
12:42The reason this game is a masterpiece is its profound emotional narrative and unique structure.
12:47It's not just an action RPG, it's a deep, tragic story that demands multiple playthroughs,
12:54routes A, B, C, D, etc., to fully understand the heartbreaking truths.
13:00That commitment to narrative payoff is amazing.
13:03The gameplay is a unique blend of hack-and-slash action and occasional shifts in perspective,
13:08sometimes turning into a top-down shooter or a text adventure, which keeps the experience constantly surprising.
13:14The combat is fluid, especially with the use of magic attacks from the floating grimoire, Weiss.
13:21The protagonist, Nier, is driven by the pure, desperate love for his sister, Yonah.
13:26His journey is the emotional core, and the incredible twists and complexity of the side characters are unforgettable.
13:33My only frustration is that the repetition required for the true ending paths can be tedious,
13:39but the narrative reward is massive.
13:41For delivering a deeply philosophical, heartbreaking, and structurally unique action RPG experience,
13:48Nier Replicant is an artistic achievement you must play.
13:5510. A Plague Tale Innocence
13:58Next up, a game that delivered immense emotional tension and terrifying environmental threats.
14:05A Plague Tale Innocence.
14:07This is an incredibly focused narrative adventure.
14:12The strength of this game is the genuinely moving protagonist relationship and atmosphere.
14:18The story of Amicia and her younger brother Hugo is the absolute heart of the game.
14:24It's a linear, desperate journey through 14th century France,
14:29constantly fleeing both the brutal Inquisition and terrifying swarms of millions of flesh-eating rats.
14:36The gameplay is tense, stealth-focused, and puzzle-driven.
14:41You are always feeling vulnerable, using light, fire, and simple alchemical tools to manipulate the environment and ward off the rats.
14:51It's a game about survival, not combat, and that focused tension is brilliant.
14:57Amicia grows from a cautious older sister to a fierce, desperate protector.
15:02Their bond and the struggle to protect Hugo are incredibly compelling.
15:08My only critique is that the gameplay variety is limited, focusing heavily on stealth and puzzle mechanics,
15:15but that focus makes the story shine.
15:18For delivering a powerful, emotionally charged and atmospheric linear survival story,
15:24A Plague Tale Innocence is a true masterpiece.
15:2811. Control
15:32Let's talk about a game that nailed the atmosphere of a bizarre, shifting, bureaucratic nightmare.
15:39Control.
15:40This is Arcane's sister in the immersive sim family, and it's awesome.
15:45The uniqueness of Control is the psychedelic setting and kinetic superpowers.
15:49The Federal Bureau of Control, FBC, headquarters, the oldest house, is a massive, shifting building that constantly defies reality,
16:00mixing brutalist architecture with cosmic horror.
16:03That setting alone makes it a masterpiece.
16:05The gameplay is fluid and empowering.
16:09Playing as Jesse Faden, you combine tight third-person shooting with incredible, destructible environment-shredding powers like launch, telekinesis, and levitation.
16:20That feeling of floating through a massive battle and throwing concrete blocks at enemies is pure, beautiful chaos.
16:27Jesse Faden is a fantastic, driven protagonist, whose search for her brother unravels a massive, fascinating sci-fi mystery.
16:36My only frustration was the sometimes confusing map, but getting lost just means finding more amazing hidden lore documents.
16:44For delivering a visually stunning, powers-focused, and narratively compelling action-adventure with true sci-fi weirdness, Control is a must-play.
16:5412. The Callisto Protocol
17:00And finally for this segment, we have a game that delivered visceral, brutal, and stunningly gorgeous survival horror, the Callisto Protocol.
17:09This one gave us next-gen space dread.
17:13The value here is the unmatched gore and brutal combat.
17:17Set in the dark, claustrophobic Black Iron Prison on Callisto, the atmosphere is suffocating and terrifying.
17:24The visuals are absolutely stunning, making the horror visceral and immediate.
17:30The gameplay is tight, close-quarters survival horror.
17:33The combat system encourages a blend of melee dodging and blocking, and using the GRP, gravity restraint projector, to toss enemies into hazards.
17:42It's desperate, heavy, and deliberately clunky to reinforce the horror.
17:47The sheer intensity of the enemy design is terrifying.
17:51Jacob Lee is a simple but effective protagonist, driven by survival and trying to figure out the truth behind the outbreak.
17:58My only critique is that the combat felt repetitive in the middle sections, but the sheer visceral dread and atmosphere are worth the price of admission.
18:07For delivering a visually stunning, intensely claustrophobic, and brutally satisfying survival horror experience, the Callisto Protocol is a definite hidden gem.
18:1713. Persona 3 Reload
18:24Let's dive into a game that defined the modern high school RPG experience and delivered an unforgettable narrative.
18:33Persona 3 Reload
18:35Atlus absolutely knocked this one out of the park.
18:39The strength of P3 Reload is the emotional narrative and addictive social sim loop.
18:46The game perfectly blends deep, turn-based dungeon crawling at night in the massive, dark tower of Tartarus,
18:54with a highly detailed, rewarding high school life sim during the day.
18:59Balancing studying, friendship, and fighting shadows is incredibly addictive.
19:04The gameplay is stylish, strategic, turn-based combat.
19:10Mastering the weaknesses of the enemies and utilizing the powerful persona system is key.
19:16The updated visuals and quality of life improvements in the Reload version make the combat faster and more satisfying than ever.
19:24The protagonist and the SEES squad are deeply compelling characters, dealing with heavy themes of mortality and time.
19:33The story is emotionally profound and genuinely beautiful.
19:39My only critique is that the Tartarus dungeon can feel repetitive compared to the handcrafted dungeons of other games,
19:46but the social links and combat system make up for it.
19:50For delivering a stylish, emotional, and deeply satisfying JRPG social sim experience,
19:57Persona 3 Reload is an essential masterpiece.
20:0314. The Evil Within 2
20:08Next up, a game that perfected the balance of open exploration and classic survival horror dread,
20:16The Evil Within 2.
20:18This one is pure psychological terror.
20:20The unique value here is the semi-open world horror exploration.
20:26The town of Union is a brilliant, fractured, semi-open hub where you're encouraged to explore hidden houses and side streets for supplies,
20:35all while being stalked by horrifying, creative creatures.
20:39That freedom, combined with the constant threat, is a perfect blend of genres.
20:45The gameplay is a tense resource management survival shooter.
20:50You're constantly scrounging for crafting components to build ammo and traps.
20:55The monster design is absolutely disturbing, reflecting the psychological trauma of the antagonist.
21:01The sheer variety of ways to approach combat—stealth, traps, or desperate shooting—is excellent.
21:09Sebastian Castellanos is a flawed, driven protagonist whose desperate search for his daughter is incredibly personal and intense.
21:18My only frustration was the pacing sometimes.
21:22It shifts violently between open exploration and tightly linear nightmare sequences.
21:28But for delivering a deep, unsettling, and highly atmospheric survival horror experience,
21:34The Evil Within 2 is a masterpiece that flew far too low under the radar.
21:39What the hell?
21:4515. Stray
21:47Let's talk about a game that delivered immense charm, unique perspective, and atmosphere.
21:53Stray.
21:54This one is short, but every minute is pure gold.
21:58The brilliance of Stray is the perspective and atmosphere.
22:02You play as a small cat traversing a massive, decaying cyberpunk city, inhabited only by robots.
22:09The game uses this unique perspective to create brilliant environmental puzzles and stunning visuals.
22:15Simply being able to rub against robot legs or knock things off shelves is part of the charm.
22:22The gameplay is fluid platforming and environmental puzzle solving.
22:26The feeling of running across massive rooftops, squeezing into tiny spaces, and interacting with the world as a cat is unmatched.
22:35It's a meditative and deeply rewarding experience.
22:38The protagonist is a silent cat, but the story about the forgotten city and the connection between the cat and your drone companion, B12, is surprisingly emotional.
22:50My only critique is that the runtime is quite short, but the quality is so high it's still worth every penny.
22:58For delivering a unique, charming, visually stunning, and atmospheric adventure, Stray is an essential, high-quality masterpiece.
23:1116. Soma.
23:13Next up, a game that focuses entirely on existential horror and deep philosophy, Soma.
23:19This is one of the smartest and most unsettling sci-fi horror games ever made.
23:24The value here is the mind-bending narrative and deep philosophical questions.
23:29Set in the claustrophobic underwater research facility, Pathos 2, the game focuses on your identity, consciousness, and what it means to be human.
23:39The story is linear and relies entirely on exploration and reading logs, creating a chilling atmosphere.
23:46The gameplay is pure stealth and exploration.
23:50You are mostly defenseless against the few enemies you encounter, reinforcing the dread.
23:55The genius is that the game makes you think more than it makes you fight, constantly questioning your reality and moral choices.
24:03Simon Jarrett's journey is a chilling, tragic descent into self-discovery that is incredibly thought-provoking.
24:10My only point of concern is that the lack of combat might bore some players,
24:14but for those who want intellectual horror, this is perfect.
24:18For delivering a profound, utterly unique, and highly unsettling sci-fi experience that stays with you long after the credits roll,
24:26Soma is a required masterpiece.
24:3217. Far Cry New Dawn.
24:35Let's talk about a game that delivered vibrant, post-apocalyptic fun and an extremely creative sandbox gameplay experience,
24:44Far Cry New Dawn.
24:46It's often overlooked for being a spinoff, but it deserves much more recognition.
24:52The biggest highlight of New Dawn is its colorful, personality-filled open world.
24:57Set 17 years after the events of Far Cry 5, Hope County is overtaken by nature, beautiful, overgrown, and bursting with color,
25:08creating a unique visual identity within the franchise.
25:11This world is perfect for sandbox chaos and free exploration.
25:17The gameplay is addictive and well-refined.
25:19The game introduces expeditions, smaller missions set in varied locations,
25:25and the home-based progression system, which encourages resource scavenging and constant upgrades.
25:31The addition of light RPG mechanics, such as enemy health bars, brings a fresh and more demanding feel to combat.
25:39The protagonist, your customizable character, is driven by the goal of rebuilding civilization.
25:45The antagonists, the twins, are charismatic, but they are also the game's weakest point.
25:52In my view, if they weren't in the game, nothing would really be lost.
25:56They feel irrelevant and could have been replaced by almost any other villain.
26:01The Far Cry 5 map was so well-transformed,
26:04and by delivering a vibrant, chaotic, and extremely fun post-apocalyptic sandbox
26:09with an engaging progression system, Far Cry New Dawn is a hidden gem that deserves far more attention.
26:2018. Kina Bridge of Spirits
26:23And finally, to cap off this list of lesser-known masterpieces,
26:28we have a game that delivered Pixar-level visuals and pure heart.
26:32Kina Bridge of Spirits.
26:34The value here is the stunning visuals and heartfelt narrative.
26:38The game looks absolutely gorgeous, with an aesthetic that feels like an animated feature film.
26:45The world is beautiful, and the story about Kina, a young spirit guide,
26:49helping spirits move on, is deeply moving and focused.
26:54The gameplay is a satisfying blend of third-person action combat, platforming, and puzzle-solving.
27:00Kina uses her staff and her adorable companions, the Rots, in combat and for environmental puzzles.
27:07The boss battles are creative and challenging.
27:10Kina is a wonderful, dedicated protagonist, and the Rots add immense charm and utility.
27:16The game is pure joy and heart.
27:19My only small frustration was that some of the combat sequences were surprisingly difficult,
27:25requiring precise timing.
27:26But for delivering a visually unmatched, charming, and heartfelt action-adventure experience,
27:33Kina Bridge of Spirits is an absolute masterpiece that deserves to be played by everyone.
27:41And that is the list, guys!
27:4318 absolutely spectacular games that might not have the massive marketing budgets of the blockbusters,
27:49but they deliver pure, unadulterated perfection.
27:52These are the masterpieces that every single gamer needs to sit down and experience.
27:58Now, I want to hear from you.
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