Finnish library Helmet has created a gaming challenge for 2025. There are 24 criteria to fill and here’s my tracking for which games I’ve played for it.

Original: Helmet Game Challenge 2025 | | helmet.fi

I’ve decided to only allow game once on a list so finishing the list requires 24 distinct games. This includes the franchise rule so a game represents its full franchise (with exception for clear spinoff games like Mario Party and Super Mario Bros. 3 are distinct but Ocarina of Time and Tears of the Kingdom are the same).

Once I’ve played a game for the category, I’ll link to my thoughts on the game and I’ll update those as I play through the game.

2025

  • A game with extreme weather events 
  • A game that gets you moving
  • A game with riding 
  • A game you have on your shelf but have not played yet 
  • A game where fire is used :: Pokemon TCG
  • A game where the characters eat goodies 
  • A game where you get to choose a profession for your character 
  • A game with a difficult final opponent 
  • A game that is too easy 
  • A game that includes minigames 
  • A game that should also be published in another format (for example, as a movie or board game) 
  • A game you have been playing for a long time 
  • A game based on mythology 
  • A game with many sequels  
  • A game you would like a sequel to 
  • A game that is allowed for everyone (PEGI S) 
  • A game where your character has to face the consequences of their choices 
  • A game where your character is doing really badly 
  • A game that teaches you something new 
  • A game where you end up or could end up in jail 
  • A game you would like to live in 
  • A game you would absolutely not want to live in :: Half-Life 2
  • A game that looks visually ugly
  • A game that looks visually stunning :: Firewatch