After playing well over 200 new releases this year, I am officially closing the book on 2025. My year-end list is published, as is Polygon’s, and I am at peace with the final results, even knowing plenty of excellent games likely fell through the cracks. Now, there’s nothing for me to do but sit back, unplug a little, and maybe enjoy a nice walk in the— ah crap, found another great game. There go my plans!

