I really need to shoutout these two games in particular too, they changed my life so much!:
I got so deeply obsessed on these games as a child, they were some of my first and the biggest reasons I wanted to become a games designer and tried to for years as well.
I still think about it here and there because of games like these, I still fondly remember and adore these games. They left such an unforgettable impact on me. Absolutely beautiful, heartfelt, iconic, unique, escapist, immersive experiences and incredibly fun and adventurous!
Although honestly, I could start posting about so many obscure and just lesser known games I love so much, some of the "bigger" ones maybe at least. The temptation is real lmao.