I wish I could go back and play Her Story again. My wife and I stayed up all night 100%-ing that game years ago, and it was one of the best gaming experiences I've had, sharing our theories as the story unfolded. Unfortunately though, once you know the story, there's no reason to replay it.
We tried the sequel, but imo it wasn't nearly as good - both mechanically and story-wise.
Bit of a different one, but absolutely The Witness.
I adored learning all the puzzle mechanics, and exploring the island.
And for those in the know, the biggest discovery of all would be incredible to experience again for the first time (I at least managed to get some second-hand wonder watching my girlfriend piece it together).
NieR Replicant (2021). One of my favourite games, I really liked the story and the characters
Another I would add is the first Infamous, final boss fight. The reveal was great for an already great game.
I would kill to be able to experience Nier Automata Ending E for the first time again.
Erase Space Quest 4 5 or 6 from my memory, let me play them fresh
3's pretty good too.
Strangely I think 5 is my favorite. But then parts of 4 are so good (parts I fucking haaaaated)
Double dragon 2 in the helicopter when the twins come out of the cockpit and you’re basically stuck in a small area. Plus if you get knocked down there’s a good chance you get sucked out of the doorZ
Elden ring with seamless coop and 3 of my friends. It would be insane discovering the whole game together at the same time.
If it has to be a specific moment/level/fight/etc, off the top of my head I'd love to fight the final boss in Final Fantasy 13 fresh again. Its such a cool test of everything you've learned about the combat and a great example of how a JRPG boss can be vulnerable to ailments and debuffs while still putting up plenty of fight. There are definitely better boss fights in gaming but this was one of the most fun to learn how to do in the moment and it also loses a good bit of what makes it fun when you know whats coming.
If I'm allowed to pick a game in general, absolutely Xenoblade 1 as its my favorite game of all time. Amazing combat both in terms of system mechanics and party member variety, really fun to explore enviroments that are never annoying to fight in, and near perfect side content both in terms of amount and structure. Its replay value is insane as I've replayed it 4 times (2 on Wii, 2 on Switch) but I'd love to experience it for the first time again.
Yakuza series as the whole. I would do anything to experience it fresh once again.
People who understand will know this should be right up there with Chrono Trigger. Ryu Ga Gotoku is awesome.
Half Life Alyx, the moment when you realize you have to let Jeff out of the cooler. I remember just standing there frozen in silence.
I hadn’t felt genuine fear in quite some time until that level. Alyx was amazing.
“Don’t worry, it’s not loaded.”
tosses pistol, which fires upon hitting the ground
“…now it’s not loaded.”
I don't want to spoil anything, but the final (true final) boss for Titan Soul really blew me away. I was so dialed and so stressed and somehow came through on top, I felt like a god.
Have you played Death's Door yet? If not, I would highly recommend doing so... for no reason in particular, of course. But do it.
I'd love to play Noita again. I already love that game, but I'll never forget the fear and sense of mystery it evoked in me when I first played it. I beat the game without looking at any sort of wiki, guide, or community, and I'm very grateful I did (although it took me quite a while to beat it for the first time. That game is hard!).