Best year of the 8th generation !?
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The Revenge of 2014 and then some
Japan Comeback
Year of Masterpieces and Master Disappointments
A little something for everyone
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"Easily one of the best PS4 exclusives. Amazing graphics especially for an open world game, some of the most fun and exciting enemies to fight in an open world game (the machines),a fresh new setting and a surprisingly good story and set of characters. Horizon is the full package and every PS4 owner should at least try it out. This is Sony's new big franchise. Glad to see Guerrilla getting the respect they deserve." Game of the Year 2017
"One of the most badass games I played. The story is gripping and of a high caliber in terms of writing and acting, the gameplay is fun and it felt really fresh to play a beat'em up. The games has heart, lots of it. One minute you are biting your nails waiting for what's going to happen, the next you are laughing your top off at something incredibly absurd. The game takes your for a rollecoaster ride of different emotions, more so then most games. This is very close to a masterpiece, haven't enjoyed a story and it's characters like this in a long time."
(unfinished) "Loved this series ever since I watched the Endurance Run of Persona 4 here on Giantbomb, I then picked up and played Persona 3 and enjoyed that a bunch as well. Finally after a long wait, I can add Persona 5 to my library. And it's pretty much everything I wanted from a new Persona game: Stylish as all heck, Memorable characters, Godly Soundtrack... but it's how well all of these meld together that make it so unique and so great." * No reason to bother with this version anymore (unless you have no choice, it's still a very good game don't skip on it) get Persona 5 Royal version.
"After so many games they finally nailed it. AC Origins is the best game in the series, by far, and also an amazing reinvention of the franchise. To be fair it feels more like a spiritual successor to The Witcher 3 then any of the previous AC games, and that's probably why I liked it so much. I kind of want all the previous historical settings to get the same treatment that Egypt got with Origins and I'm really excited for where the series will go next. The map is HUGE and beautiful, the combat is finally quite good (still not perfect though), the stealth is also fun now and the characters are worth caring about. One element that still needs improvement is the overall story (especially the modern segment which is at it's weakest in Origins), however small side stories are fairly good this time around."
"You know a game is quite good when after finishing it you immediately start playing through it again, eager to try out new knowledge and do things differently. Prey is a game that allows for that. It's a mechanically sound game with some good story twists, a game that is fun to play but if played right. Waste to many resources or play your cards wrong and you might find yourself in a pickle."
"Loved the exotic, vast, open world of Bolivia. Liked the general premise of the game and found enjoyment in dismantling the cartel Base by base, buchon by buchon, region by region. But at some point it all kind of just became mechanical and a bit soulless, I did so many things in this game yet I have a hard time remembering most of it. Ghost war on the other hand is an amazing add-on that makes an already good game great. This Free update is one of the most underrated PvP multiplayer modes out there, it feels like Rainbow Six Siege in that there is a big focus on tension, stealth and teamwork. I would definitely put Ghost War up there with the some of the best multiplayer experiences of the generation and urge people to try it out."
"Probably the best Dark Souls inspired game that isn't named Bloodborn. Nioh takes place in a world of Japanese Fantasy mixed with real History which I really enjoyed, it features some great character and creature design as well as some nice atmospheric environments. It felt surprisingly nostalgic because of the setting, reminding me of titles such as: Onimusha, Tenchu, Ninja Gaiden and even Okami and Fatal Frame at times. Loved the feel of the combat, the intricate level design and that great feeling of triumph over a tough foe or situation. The game also has a surprising amount of content to keep you busy for weeks."
Voidheart Edition Positives: + The Bloodborn of 2D Metroidvanias + Oozes with atmosphere + Clever interconnected world that opens up as you gain new abilities + Gorgeous artsyle that manages to be both cute and creepy at the same time. + Good soundtrack + Responsive controls + Good hit feedback + Really tough but satisfying + Charms are nice and allow you to augment your playstyle + Good variety of enemies and environments + Plenty of content + Surprisingly charismatic characters Negatives: - Having to walk long ways back to the boss is always a pain - Rage inducing, as per most games of this type. Not for the impatient. - Falling into spikes and acid teleports you back to a safe area. Wished it turned you invulnerable for a while and let you continue. Or just some different alternative.
"Nier is a game you have to play multiple times to see all that it has to offer, and there lies both it's strength and it's weakness. It's a game that subverts expectations and one that has some pretty important things to say, and it does so in a way that only a video game could. But at the same time, I found the search for the better ending to be a bit repetitive and grew weary of it after the 3rd completion. Still, It's a good game that deserves to be noticed and played."
"It's been a while since i've been stopped in my tracks out of fear in a horror game, but here comes RE7 to remind me of that. While I eventually finished the game, it wasn't without difficulty, not because of the game being hard but because the horror was effective. Sadly the game is not all great, consistency is a big problem. I liked mostly what the first half of the game had to offer, the later half felt more like a chore to get though so I can see the fairly disappointing ending. Still, it's awesome to see this series successfully reinventing itself a second time and I'm glad that this time it chose horror. "