The latest games aren’t always the best games of the year however they’re the ones that stand out the most. They’re ones that you’ll be discussing and playing long after they’ve hit the shelves whether for their compelling stories, captivating scenes, or even their utterly unrelenting gameplay.
XCOM 2 is a superior sequel to the original. It offers a new viewpoint and a redesigned battle system that lets experienced players attain an unending level of difficulty. It’s one the few titles to be both child-friendly and mature, with a jolly factor that doesn’t overshadow its intelligence.
The first non-Squaresoft release that utilizes the new Unreal Engine 4 software, Brutal Legend proves that old-school action games still have an impact. The game is a blast of nostalgia, combining the bleak beauty and majestical qualities found in PS1 classics as well as modern action games.
Despite some of the most tedious grinding in the genre, Spec Ops: The Line is a superb shooter more focused on the story than ever before. It’s also the most intriguing entry in the series to date, featuring an intriguing sci-fi world and characters that are both relatable and difficult to connect with.
Despite the absence of any new content, Final Fantasy XIV has come back to the favor of fans after a downer with Warlords of Draenor. The game’s resurgence is thanks to a renewed focus on storytelling, as well as a constant commitment from the development team to improve the basic experience through a variety expansions, making it one of the few subscription MMOs that you’ll want with.