I believe The Beatles: Rock Band came the closest to being perfect. Eveything about that game was just beautifully done and the only things missing was Pro Drums, an option for Keys, and a few more Beatle songs (Hey Jude, Strawberry Fields Forever, Yesterday etc. etc.)
Hollow knight. The gameplay, the smoothness of the controls, but also the universe, the atmosphere, the fantastic music. Absolutely wonderful game.
Hollow Knight is the best game I’ve inexplicably never finished
I can explain why I never finished it just fine: I suck at it. Still loved it. Maybe someday I’ll get past the final boss.
I second Hollow Knight. Every single second spent in that game was worth it.
Third! Beautiful game, lovely story, great characters. Can’t wait for Silksong.