![]() Tales from the Borderlands (TIE): Yeah, I know it’s a cop-out but I really like these two games. I mean, any game that lets you ride missiles and shake off all sorts of explosive mayhem as another day on the job definitely doesn’t take itself too seriously.ġ5. It’s like Grand Theft Auto meets an exploitation film. Think of the most ridiculous scenes in Mission Impossible, The Expendables, Fast and the Furious and any Michael Bay film then, turn those up to 11. Just Cause 3: There’s over-the-top action. Extra points for a responsive dev team that listens to its players.ġ4. ![]() I mean, if I wanted to play a DOTA or League of Legends-style game, then I’d play DOTA or League of Legends. As much grief as this game gets from some in the DOTA and League of Legends community, I quite like how Heroes of the Storm sets itself apart by providing a different, more streamlined experience. Heroes of the Storm: No, I don’t think this game is a 6.5. The racing is also solid and the livery editor continues to be the best in the genre.ġ3. Forza Motorsport 6: Turn 10 redeems its somewhat lackluster first entry on the Xbox One with a beefier entry that features rain and night racing and a more grounded approach to microtransactions that doesn’t punch you in the face. It’s like a shooter and platformer rolled into one.ġ2. ![]() This game featuring adorable squid people redefines the third-person shooter genre with new ink-based mechanics, lots of vibrant color and a healthy dose of charm. Splatoon: Who would've guessed that Nintendo would come up with my most enjoyed shooter of the year? Say what you will about the company and its place in the console race but it continues to do a bang up job with exclusives. ![]() I recommend getting it on consoles, however, as the PC version is as messed up as Joker’s head.ġ0. It isn’t quite as sexy as its predecessors but it’s still darn good. Batman: Arkham Knight: Rocksteady’s latest take on the Dark Knight mythos comes with a large helping of Batmobile action on top of the polished open sandbox mechanics of previous entries. reward system that lets you either recover lost health or wipe out spectacularly. FromSoftware’s latest new IP sports a faster pace as well as a risk vs. Bloodborne: As someone who’s been rating Monster Hunter and Souls games highly before it was the fashionable thing to do, any new entry in the technical action genre is always welcome. Did I mention you can also use large robots? There’s really no other game like it, which is a big reason that I like it.Ĩ. X continues the tradition with its unique sci-fi look, plethora of content and a large and beautiful open world filled with amazing creatures both big and small. Xenoblade Chronicles X: As someone who played the original Xenogears for PlayStation, I have a soft spot for the Xeno series of games. In short, say hello to my 3DS game of the year.ĥ. The new monsters also are a hoot and the two new weapons are a blast to use. In addition to Monster Hunter’s trademark controls, which is arguably the deepest in the action game genre, MH4U adds one of the biggest game-changing mechanics in the series so far via monster mounting. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate: Between the Japanese version of Monster Hunter 4 and the localized 4U game, this is my most played game of the year hands down. The open world exploration and side quests aren’t as dialed down as Witcher and Fallout, though, so I’ve got it in third place.Ĥ. ![]() It also ties up many of the series’ loose ends, book-ending the Metal Gear story nicely. The Phantom Pain delivers great visuals, rock-solid gameplay and the most expansive Metal Gear world to date. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain: If this is Hideo Kojima’s swan song with Konami, then the guy is leaving with a bang. If it's as good as you think it is, there’s a chance I simply didn’t have an opportunity to play it.ģ. So go ahead and warm up those gaming thumbs as I go through my list of top games for this year.ĭon’t see a game you really, really like listed? No need to be salty like a pretzel, my friend. There certainly were are a lot of memorable games this year and I especially had a hard time figuring out my top five. On that note, it’s time for our annual Big Video Game List to cap off the end of the year. Now that's a secret you’ll take with you to the grave. You know, kind of like how you don’t tell anybody that you actually like one or two Justin Bieber songs. while reviewing your third game of the week, just keep in mind that nobody wants to hear your sob story, ‘mkay? Just keep it to yourself. So the next time you’re stressing out from staying up late till 3 a.m. Follow Technobubble poobah Jason Hidalgo’s shenanigans on Twitter complaining about reviewing games is like griping about all the folks you have to fend off with a stick because you’re just too darn attractive. Technobubble covers games, gadgets, technology and all things geek. ![]()
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