played from January 2019 to March 2023 (started it again after 46 months)
Summary
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015) is an action role-playing game that offers approximately 100-150 hours of gameplay depending on playstyle and completion level.
The game was critically acclaimed, receiving numerous Game of the Year awards and praise for its expansive open world, compelling narrative, and rich character development.
DLCs
Blood And Wine>
Hearts Of Stone>
Fun Facts
longest pause between two trophies in 2019 (6 days)
longest pause between two trophies in 2023 (18 days)
most Bronze trophies in a game (68)
most time spent in a game
100th Platinum: “The Limits of the Possible”
Platinum
Two Gold
Eight Silver
68 Bronze
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played from March 2019 to June 2020 (started it again after 14 months)
Summary
God of War (2018) is an action-adventure game that takes approximately 30-40 hours to complete, and it was critically acclaimed with widespread praise for its storytelling, combat mechanics, and character development.
played from January 2019 to January 2020 (started it again after 11 months)
Summary
inFamous: First Light (2014) is an action-adventure game with superhero elements that typically takes 4-6 hours to complete, and reviewers generally praised it for its engaging combat, compelling protagonist story, and solid gameplay, though some felt it was a shorter experience compared to full-sized entries in the series.
Fun Facts
33rd game on PS4
I needed more than twice as long as the average player to beat that game
other games of the series “inFamous” that I played (newest first): inFamous: Second Son
played from May 2018 to December 2019 (started it again after 19 months)
Summary
Everybody's Gone To The Rapture (2015) is a first-person narrative exploration game that takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete, and while reviewers praised its atmospheric storytelling and beautiful visuals, some criticized its slow pacing and lack of traditional gameplay mechanics.
Bastion (2015) is an action role-playing game with an isometric perspective that typically takes 4-6 hours to complete.
The game was critically acclaimed, praised for its stunning art style, engaging combat, and memorable narrator-driven storytelling.
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice (2017) is a psychological action-adventure game that takes approximately 8-10 hours to complete, and it was critically acclaimed with reviewers praising its innovative narrative, stunning visuals, and immersive audio design that explores mental illness through the protagonist's perspective.
The game received numerous awards and high review scores for its artistic ambition and emotional impact.
played from January 2018 to September 2019 (started it again after 20 months) note: unfortunately, 6 screenshots were lost
Summary
Firewatch (2016) is a first-person adventure game with mystery and narrative elements that typically takes 4-6 hours to complete.
Critics praised it for its compelling story, atmospheric setting in the Wyoming wilderness, and strong voice acting, though some felt the ending was divisive.
DLC
Expansion>
Fun Facts
10th game on PS4
a Gold trophy carries the same name as the game: “Firewatch”
Horizon Zero Dawn (2017) is an action role-playing game set in a post-apocalyptic world where you hunt robotic creatures using bows and traps; the main campaign takes roughly 30-40 hours to complete.
Critics praised it extensively for its engaging story, stunning visuals, and innovative combat system, making it one of the most acclaimed games of that generation.
DLCs
Frozen Wilds - Feats>
Frozen Wilds - Quests>
Fun Facts
20 consecutive days winning a trophy
intense sessions: I played more than 4 hours a day
10th Platinum: “All trophies obtained”
1750th Bronze: “Hunted Redmaw with Talanah”
333rd Silver: “Conquered the Mountain”
other games of the series “Horizon” that I played (newest first): Horizon Forbidden West
Far Cry: New Dawn (2019) is a first-person shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world that typically takes 15-20 hours to complete, and it received generally positive reviews from critics who praised its colorful setting and gameplay while some felt it was too similar to its predecessor.
Fun Facts
8 consecutive days winning a trophy
intense sessions: I played more than 4 hours a day
other games of the series “Far Cry” that I played (newest first): Far Cry Primal
Donut County (2018) is a puzzle game where you control a growing hole that swallows objects and terrain, lasting around 1-2 hours, and it received positive reviews from critics who praised its charming humor, creative mechanics, and unique art style.
Fun Facts
completed in one day
played a single uninterrupted session
a Bronze trophy carries the same name as the game: “Donut County”
Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018) is an action-adventure game that takes approximately 12-15 hours to complete, and it received generally positive reviews from critics who praised its exploration and puzzle-solving while noting some felt the story was less compelling than previous entries in the franchise.
Fun Facts
8 consecutive days winning a trophy
intense sessions: I played more than 4 hours a day
Cat Quest (2017) is a charming action RPG that typically takes 8-12 hours to complete, featuring a feline protagonist on a fantasy adventure.
The game was well-received by reviewers who praised its cute aesthetic, engaging gameplay, and witty cat-themed humor, though some noted it was relatively short and straightforward.
Fun Facts
intense sessions: I played more than 4 hours a day
played from April 2019 to June 2019 (started it again after 2 months)
Summary
Marvel's Spider-Man (2018) is an action-adventure game that typically takes 15-20 hours to complete the main story.
The game was critically acclaimed, with reviewers praising its engaging combat, compelling narrative, and faithful portrayal of the Spider-Man character.
Tales from the Borderlands (2014) is a narrative adventure game developed by Telltale Games that typically takes around 10-15 hours to complete across its five episodes.
Critics and players generally praised it for its engaging storytelling, humor, and character development, though some felt the gameplay was limited compared to other adventure titles.
Day of the Tentacle (2016) is a point-and-click adventure game that typically takes 10-12 hours to complete, and it was critically acclaimed with reviewers praising its humor, puzzle design, and innovative time-travel gameplay mechanics.
played from February 2018 to March 2019 (started it again after 13 months) note: unfortunately, 3 screenshots were lost
Summary
What Remains of Edith Finch (2017) is a narrative exploration game that takes about 2-3 hours to complete, following a young woman as she uncovers her family's mysterious history through interactive vignettes.
Critics praised it highly for its emotional storytelling, beautiful art direction, and innovative gameplay mechanics, with many considering it one of the best indie games of its generation.
Dear Esther (2016) is a first-person narrative exploration game that typically takes 1-2 hours to complete, and while it received mixed reviews with some praising its atmospheric storytelling and artistic direction, others felt it lacked gameplay depth and interactivity for the price.
played from January 2018 to March 2019 (started it again after 13 months) note: unfortunately, 2 screenshots were lost
Summary
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons (2013) is an adventure puzzle game that takes approximately 3-4 hours to complete, and it was very well-received by critics who praised its emotional storytelling, innovative co-op gameplay mechanics, and beautiful art direction.
Child of Light (2014) is a turn-based RPG with a fairy tale aesthetic that typically takes 15-20 hours to complete.
Critics praised its charming art style, engaging combat system, and emotional storytelling, making it one of Ubisoft's most well-received indie titles.
Life is Strange: Before the Storm (2017) is a narrative adventure game with episodic storytelling that typically takes 8-10 hours to complete, and it received generally positive reviews from critics who praised its compelling story and character development, though some felt it didn't quite match the original game's impact.