2017 Game of the Year List

1. Persona 5Persona 5https://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Persona_5Opens wiki page

The game is not perfect, and some narrative and character aspects are weaker than Persona 4. However, Persona 5 is the pinnacle of JRPG gameplay, design and style. The first handful of dungeons are masterfully designed and the battle system is the best in the series. Combined with the persona fusions, negotiations and the s-links influencing actual gameplay, Persona 5 is a masterpiece for the JRPG genre.

2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/The_Legend_of_Zelda_Breath_of_the_WildOpens wiki page

3. Mario Kart 8Mario Kart 8https://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Mario_Kart_8Opens wiki page

Deluxe!

4. NieR:AutomataNieR:Automatahttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/NieR_AutomataOpens wiki page

5. Horizon Zero DawnHorizon Zero Dawnhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Horizon_Zero_DawnOpens wiki page

6. Cosmic Star HeroineCosmic Star Heroinehttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Cosmic_Star_HeroineOpens wiki page

7. Stardew ValleyStardew Valleyhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Stardew_ValleyOpens wiki page

Stardew Valley came out on the switch this year and on the ps4 right at the very end of 2016. Playing through a second time on console the game is still a magical experience.

8. Tokyo XanaduTokyo Xanaduhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Tokyo_XanaduOpens wiki page

9. Doki Doki Literature ClubDoki Doki Literature Clubhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Doki_Doki_Literature_ClubOpens wiki page

10. Tales of BerseriaTales of Berseriahttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Tales_of_BerseriaOpens wiki page