Happy holidays, Pushing Buttons readers! Once again, we are approaching the cherished time of year between Christmas and New Year when we might actually have the time to play some video games. I hope Santa brought you something new to play, instead of taking one look at all the unplayed games in your Steam library and putting you straight on the naughty list.
Over the past few weeks you have been sending in your favourite games of the year. I maintain that you readers have excellent taste: thereโs crossover with our own Guardian games of the year list, but also plenty here that I havenโt played myself. Thank you to everyone who sent in a recommendation, and I hope you find yet another game to add to your pile of shame among the following suggestions. Iโll be back next week with a year-in-review issue โ in the meantime, go enjoy yourselves!
โI absolutely devoured this gem of a gameโ
โClair Obscur: Expedition 33. I absolutely devoured this gem of a game; the story, setting, music, characters and visuals are all on point. I was itching to get back to playing it, while simultaneously never wanting it to end.
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