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The first majorly popular deckbuilding roguelike to escape to a mainstream audience since Slay the Spire - for good reason. Simple and satisfying mechanics that play with traditional poker mechanics to make a familiar and mechanically deep experience with plenty to dig into through the many decks and stakes to play. Almost justifies the purchase of a steam deck on its own.

The best deckbuilding roguelike ever made and the blueprint of the genre. Simple enough systems to bring in casual players and those new to the genre with enough optional challenge to push experienced players for hundreds of hours.

Sanabi is as satisfying to play as it looks, boldly making another case for the ol' question: "Does a grappling hook make every game better?". In the case of this cyberpunk platformer, the answer is yes. Drawing heavy visual and storytelling inspiration from the fantastic Katana: Zero, Sanabi is a story about transhumanism, capitalism, trauma, and family. While in some cases the anti-capitalist nature of the story comes off as ham-fisted especially as it conflicts with its seemingly pro-militarist narrative, the game is at all times tongue-in-cheek with it's delivery of this message (there is a painting of Elon Musk in one of the levels). Aside from thematic criticism, the writing in Sanabi is occasionally muddied by what is clearly haphazard translation from Korean to English, but this is a criticism specific to the English version and I can't speak for other versions of the game. Overall I thought the writing was very good, with good dramatic and comedic timing, so this is more of a nitpick than anything. I highly recommend this game for people looking for a fast-paced platformer with a good story, good art, and satisfying movement mechanics.

really cool mini foddian game with fun platforming and you can play with friends
pretty cool

I could write a whole essay about this game and don't get me wrong, I have considered it. However, I'm not sure that what I say can properly describe the simple personal connection I feel to this game. It more successfully pulls at my heartstrings than Celeste and in all the same beautiful ways.
The horror inspired visual depiction of depression, anxiety, grief, and escapist fantasy is done with the utmost care and understanding of it's themes.
The soundtrack is easily the best this year, with glorious ambient, lo-fi, and pyschedelia infused bitpop. It has all the character of 90s video game music, but crushed down into a dark ambiance interspersed with delightful highlights. This is deliberately and beautifully worked into the game's story itself. You instantly begin to feel what the game wants from you as you step into a new area, due to the noisy atmosphere, or in contrast, the lack of it.
This has easily become my game of the year, as well as one of the most fantastic games I have played in a long time. The story is absolutely top-notch and I urge anyone and everyone to play through it for yourself, without spoiling yourself from the twists and turns it takes.

Easily GOTY

Reviews for this game are unnecessary, a staple for any fps player on steam. Prepare to waste too much of your time in this game. Recommended for people who have time to kill, if you are a busy person, maybe hold off on this one.