Best Sci Fi

After a one-year hiatus, Shinpachi Shimura returns to Edo, only to stumble upon a shocking surprise: Gintoki and Kagura, his fellow Yorozuya members, have become completely different characters! Fleeing from the Yorozuya headquarters in confusion, Shinpachi finds that all the denizens of Edo have un...

Gintoki, Shinpachi, and Kagura return as the fun-loving but broke members of the Yorozuya team! Living in an alternate-reality Edo, where swords are prohibited and alien overlords have conquered Japan, they try to thrive on doing whatever work they can get their hands on. However, Shinpachi and Kagu...

Super Mario Galaxy 2 is a 2010 Wii platform game continuing the narrative of Super Mario Galaxy. It features Mario’s pursuit of Bowser, who has captured Princess Peach across multiple galaxies utilizing Power Stars and Grand Stars. The gameplay involves traversing diverse cosmic environments to reco...

After joining the resistance against the bakufu, Gintoki and the gang are in hiding, along with Katsura and his Joui rebels. The Yorozuya is soon approached by Nobume Imai and two members of the Kiheitai, who explain that the Harusame pirates have turned against 7th Division Captain Kamui and their...

Super Mario Galaxy is a 2007 Nintendo Wii title that places players in an extraterrestrial setting. The game features galaxies with varied gravity and environments, requiring players to navigate planets and asteroids. Utilizing the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, players complete missions and battle bosses...

Eccentric scientist Rintarou Okabe has a never-ending thirst for scientific exploration. Together with his ditzy but well-meaning friend Mayuri Shiina and his roommate Itaru Hashida, Okabe founds the Future Gadget Laboratory in the hopes of creating technological innovations that baffle the human ps...

"The War of the Worlds" is a 1938 radio drama directed and narrated by Orson Welles, broadcast on the CBS radio network as part of "The Mercury Theatre on the Air." Adapted from the 1898 science fiction novel by H.G. Wells, the performance was formatted to simulate live news bulletins interrupting m...

While Gintoki Sakata was away, the Yorozuya found themselves a new leader: Kintoki, Gintoki's golden-haired doppelganger. In order to regain his former position, Gintoki will need the help of those around him, a troubling feat when no one can remember him! Between Kintoki and Gintoki, who will claim...

For decades, the Galactic Empire has been locked in an interstellar war with the Free Planets Alliance, a conflict that involves thousands of spaceships and millions of soldiers on both sides. Two new commanders enter the conflict with great hopes: Imperial Admiral Reinhard von Lohengramm and the FP...

The Yoda puppet is a meticulously crafted animatronic figure from *Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back*. Designed by Stuart Freeborn and operated by Frank Oz, it represented the iconic Jedi Master before computer-generated imagery became standard. This practical puppet remains notable for its crucial...

Metroid Prime is a first-person shooter adventure game developed for the GameCube. It established the iconic Metroid franchise in three dimensions offering immersive exploration of an alien planet, Tallon IV. The title’s atmospheric design and detailed 3D graphics appeal to fans of science fiction a...

A groundbreaking exploration game set in a handcrafted, doomed solar system on a 22-minute time loop. Progress is measured purely by knowledge; there are no upgrades, only the information you discover about an ancient alien civilization and a cosmic mystery. Its non-linear design empowers the player...

Following the temporary retreat of the Altana Liberation Army from the Kabuki District, the state of the war has seemingly improved. However, as the Oniwaban, Shinsengumi, and residents of the district combat the army's remnants, Edo's greatest inventor Gengai Hiraga is abducted. Responsible for cau...

Star Wars: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the album release of John Williams's orchestral score for the 1977 film Star Wars. Performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, the music uses recurring themes for characters and ideas, including the main title and the Force theme. Its symphonic style...

Metroid Prime Remastered is a reimagining of the classic 2002 first-person adventure game. It offers a fully realized 3D exploration experience within the sprawling planet Tallon IV. Players assume the role of Samus Aran, utilizing her arsenal and scanning abilities to combat threats and uncover sec...

The Empire Strikes Back: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the 1980 album of the musical score composed and conducted by John Williams for the second released film in the Star Wars franchise, directed by Irvin Kershner. Performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, the score introduces recurring t...

James Cameron's 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' redefined the action sequel, delivering a visually stunning and emotionally resonant experience. The film's groundbreaking special effects, particularly the liquid metal T-1000, were revolutionary for their time. Beyond the spectacle, the sequel explore...

“Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope” is a space opera set in the distant galaxy, focusing on the conflict between the Rebel Alliance and the Galactic Empire. The film chronicles Luke Skywalker’s journey as he joins the fight against oppression, learning to harness the mystical “Force” with guidance...

Firefly is an American science fiction television series created by Joss Whedon. The show centers on a diverse crew operating the spaceship Serenity in the year 2517. Set within a newly established star system, it presents a space western drama exploring themes of frontier justice and found family....

The Empire Strikes Back remains a pivotal science fiction film released in 1980. Directed by Irvin Kershner, it continues the Star Wars story following the Rebel Alliance and expands upon themes of loss and sacrifice. The movie is notable for its darker narrative and iconic reveal. It’s primarily en...

Avatar: Flight of Passage utilizes motion-capture technology and 3D animation to create a deeply immersive experience simulating Na'vi flight over Pandora. James Cameron’s film expands into an interactive adventure where guests become part of the Na’vi culture and explore this fantastical alien worl...

One year has passed since the Black Rebellion, a failed uprising against the Holy Britannian Empire led by the masked vigilante Zero, who is now missing. At a loss without their revolutionary leader, Area 11's resistance group—the Black Knights—find themselves too powerless to combat the brutality i...

Mass Effect 2 is a sci-fi action RPG from BioWare that perfected the cinematic, choice-driven formula of the trilogy. As Commander Shepard, players assemble a diverse team of specialists for a suicide mission, with the game's core focus being on deep character-driven loyalty missions. Choices from t...

Muv-Luv Alternative is a science fiction visual novel developed by Age. It concludes the established Muv-Luv universe presenting an alternative history centered on humanity’s desperate war against alien invaders, the UCA. The narrative explores themes of sacrifice and survival within a protracted co...

The Blade Runner: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the electronic score composed by Vangelis for Ridley Scott’s 1982 science fiction film. Utilizing Yamaha CS-80 synthesizers and other electronic instruments, Vangelis created an atmospheric, synth-heavy soundscape that contrasted with tradition...

Dangerous Visions is a seminal 1967 anthology series edited by Harlan Ellison. It’s notable for its groundbreaking exploration of dark themes and challenging narratives within science fiction literature. The collection brought forth stories considered radical at the time, influencing the New Wave mo...

When Gintoki apprehends a movie pirate at a premiere, he checks the camera's footage and finds himself transported to a bleak, post-apocalyptic version of Edo, where a mysterious epidemic called the "White Plague" has ravished the world's population. It turns out that the movie pirate wasn't a pirat...

Portal 2 is a puzzle-platform game created by Valve, initially released in 2011. It was developed for Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360, with Electronic Arts handling distribution for the console versions. A Switch port became available as part of the Portal: Companion Collection in...

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is a role-playing game created by BioWare and published by LucasArts. Initially launched in 2003 for Xbox and Windows, it has since been ported to multiple platforms including Mac OS X, iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox consoles through backward compatibi...