Mystery Steam Reviews: video games that got a Bestest Best from RPS

Previously, onMystery Steam Reviews, we’ve focused onvideo games that got high review scores, and some other games that gotlower scores. But, we here at Rock Paper Shotgun believe words are better. Two words in particular, in fact: Bestest Best.

So, for this edition of MSR, both myself and Matthew had to choose three games that were awarded with a Bestest Best (or an RPS Recommended) when they were reviewed. No cheating and loading up the reviews page, those playing at home!

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If you like this, then you may very well enjoy this week’s episode ofThe PC Gaming Weekspot. We chatted about the potential of the rumouredSteamPal, we discussed theDying Light 2reintroduction, and there was a bit of chat onFinal Fantasy Origin.

While you’re here, why not have a look atlast week’s episode of Mystery Steam Reviews, which focused on video games that are set in Japan.

We run weekly polls on theRock Paper Shotgun YouTube channel, allowing you you to choose the themes of Mystery Steam Reviews. Next week’s theme has been chosen. If you missed the poll or you’re not regularly on the YouTubes, leave a comment letting us know what series/genre/theme you’d like to see added to our MSR polls.

MYSTERY STEAM REVIEWS RULE BIBLE™

For those not in the know, or who need a refresher.

Colm and Matthew both bringthreeSteam reviews to the MSR arena (yes, arena), but they omit the name of the game each review is for. Their opponent must correctly guess the name of that game, including any numbers or subtitles. However, there is some leeway for things such as “Complete Edition” or “Definitive Edition.” One correct answer = one point.

While both combatants have90 secondson each Mystery Steam Review, they also have help in the form of three lifelines. These can be used at any stage during battle, and pause the 90-second timer. Each lifeline can only be used once.

WhenPublisheris called upon, the hotseat-haver learns the publisher of the game. WhenSecond Opinionis used, the man in the fiery chair will get to hear a second Steam review of the same game. And whenGenreis activated, the genre of the game is revealed to the one with the warm arse.