SUPERHOT

This is the game that you both love and hate sometimes, and the game you come back to from time to time. Crazy to think this game is over a decade old. I remember learning about this game back when it came out, and i played it on console at that time. The concept of it always fascinated me, it was unique, with great visuals, especially for an indie game. Design wise it really makes you focus on the purpose of the game, while not knowing what the game really is about. The core mechanic (time moving only when you move) turns every room into a lethal, brain hitting puzzle. It’s a choreographed ballet of bullets where one wrong step means starting over. (ESPECIALLY true for NORESTART challenge...) Even after all these years, that "SUPER HOT" chant at the end of a level still feels like the ultimate pat on the back. The minimalist aesthetic hasn't aged a day, and the meta-narrative still manages to creep me out in the best way possible. It’s a rather short experience (if you don't touch NORESTART and go for the achievements), but it’s one of those rare games that leaves a permanent mark on your memory. I think they pulled off the story completely, really swallows you in. It’s the most innovative shooter I’ve played in years.