Oaken (PS4)

I wasn't sure what to expect from a strategy game set on a giant tree, but the way the spirits listen to that same voice makes the whole world feel connected and intentional. The branching map design is clever, forcing you to plan your path through the Great Oak with real consequences. I sank a whol

The spirits feel alive, each one reacting differently as they listen to the same voice through the branches. I've spent hours just exploring the Great Oak's layers and discovering its secrets. The turn-based combat is surprisingly deep for such a tranquil world.

The way the world is literally built across the Great Oak's branches feels so unique and immersive. Exploring it while those spirits hum along to the same voice really pulls you into the mythos.