I like games that have choices that change the game, however I'm not a huge fan of the choices that end up prematurely ending the game. I find it more tedious than anything
Games like Mist from 395Games. The connection to the LIs is fantastic and the world building is on point. Perfect balance between combat and conversations. And some crafting elements as well. But most of all. The use of sound. 395 could do a masterclass on their use of sound to create atmosphere...
Zelda ocarina of time is a must. Partially because it was the first video game that I actually played and it also still slaps. Mass effect, Brothers a Tale of Two Sons, and the last of us.
I need to revisit this game. I really liked it at first but I just wasn't impressed by the graphics. But it seems like a rework has been done, because the models look so much better than I remember.
Mist was one of the first games I ever played. And God it set an unrealistic standard for most vn games. Obviously not everyone loves the art style, but personally it is probably my favorite in the vn world. The use of atmospheric and sexual sounds is so on point that it makes me want to play...