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Game of the Year 2016

Hmm, I didn't play as many games as I wanted to this year. Like last year, just no more time. Here is a list of games I had fun with this year.

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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

1. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

This was on my list last year. I got around to investing 60 Hours into the core campaign. In many ways, Kojima's evolution as a game designer coincides with what I now want out of games: direct, intense action that does not waste the player's time. How can a 60+ hour game do that? I'm not quite sure, but I am sure that Kojima continues to impress - just in a different way this time around.

Doom

2. Doom

It's just fun to play. I love it.

Halo 5: Guardians

3. Halo 5: Guardians

The campaign and MP are both very fun. 343 = redeemed.

Valiant Hearts: The Great War

4. Valiant Hearts: The Great War

I like it more as a teaching point rather than a game, but the game part isn't too bad either.

Dead Rising 2

5. Dead Rising 2

I like these games. They are dumb and fun.

Madden NFL 11

6. Madden NFL 11

I continue to play a ton of this. I think I won a Superbowl this year.

Resident Evil 5

7. Resident Evil 5

The Lost Nightmare DLC is pretty fun...I enjoyed playing it.

Pokémon Go

8. Pokémon Go

It is what it is. It has huge flaws, but it's fun and exciting! I just wish it was better...