Why I Love

brushwork With a splash of magical ink, Okami's countryside springs gloriously back to life.

clown town Max Payne at its most surreal and self-aware.

cruise control Chilling out with one of the most relaxing games ever made.

Pass effect Finally, a reason to play an old FIFA game.

high spirits A peek inside your own mind.

Multitasking Using your second monitor for a good purpose.

cold one Escape the many dangers of Tamriel's frozen north.

Overwrite Praise the prodigal sun.

Slight fright And how they've restored my faith in survival horror.

alter ego Becoming a vigilante on the streets of Goodneighbor.

Push/Pull Open to suggestion.

THE BE-ST Offsetting only child syndrome.

fantasy battle A simple tool, perfect for sophisticated RTS levels or just titting about with elephants.

Pocket change Less haste, more speed.

Friend In Need And how they serve to underscore the brutality of the Souls world.

Hard knocks A game I've instantly point-and-clicked with.

serenity Seeking peace and quiet in a tumultuous world.

Going down And why it's a fitting send off for the series.

Genre Unknown Unpredictably entertaining.