Carolyn Petit's Top 5 Games Of 2025
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Key Points:
- Musician Woodkid collaborated with Hideo Kojima on the Death Stranding 2 soundtrack and shared Kojima's concern that the game might be "too good" and mainstream, prompting changes to avoid conventionality.
- Woodkid found Death Stranding 2 frustrating compared to the original, criticizing its safer, combat-focused approach and narrative issues, though he appreciated unique moments like hot spring teleportation and a bold game-ending reveal.
- Among his top games of the year, Woodkid praised Avowed for its distinctive fantasy world and impactful choices, Absolum for its satisfying fantasy beat 'em up gameplay with roguelike elements, and Despelote for its authentic slice-of-life story centered on Ecuadorian soccer culture.
- He lauded Termin
