: A sandbox-style platformer celebrated for its "pure joy" and creative "capture" mechanic using Mario's hat, Cappy.
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: A challenging Metroidvania set in a beautiful, melancholic underground insect kingdom.
: Beyond Persona 5 , NieR: Automata became a cult classic for its philosophical story and unique multi-ending structure.