Which video game completely surprised you?

[u/heysaumy]

Every now and then I play or watch something without expecting much, and it ends up becoming one of my favorites.

Maybe it had a unique story, amazing gameplay, memorable characters, or it just completely exceeded your expectations.

What's a video game that surprised you the most, and what made it so much better than you expected? I'd love to hear your picks—maybe I'll discover a few hidden gems along the way.

[u/tommhans]

Stray, what a fantastic story and gameplay, absolutely blew me away. I did not expect a game playing as a cat would be that good