The Besties The Besties Best Game Bracket: 2025 Edition, Part 2
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Dec 26, 2025 In the grand finale, the hosts dive into the fiercely contested Game of the Year conversation. They dissect the final eight games, including the debate on Blipo Plus' classification. Each title is praised for its unique qualities, like the storytelling in Expedition 33 and the gameplay of Silksong. Indiana Jones is celebrated for its film adaptation, while Death Stranding 2 emerges as the clear winner, highlighted by its community-driven mechanics and emotional depth. The hosts finalize their top five picks and reflect on the journey leading to this year's champion.
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Light As A Storytelling Marker
- Expedition 33 uses environmental mechanics to fuse gameplay and emotionally resonant storytelling.
- The game marks its critical path with light, making exploration and discovery deliberate design choices.
Sequel That Clarifies And Expands
- Hollow Knight Silksong clarifies narrative where its predecessor obfuscated story.
- Silksong blends evolved metroidvania mechanics with stronger dialogue and sound design to deepen player investment.
Online Play That Strengthens Single-Player
- Death Stranding 2 marries strange auteur ideas with polished, coherent design to broaden appeal.
- The game uses online player-placed objects to meaningfully enhance solo play and worldbuilding.