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GOTY 2016 (of games I actually played)

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Planet Coaster

1. Planet Coaster

I am not good yet, but dude, I loved creating that first ride that made everyone yack. I cannot wait to get back in and create some insanity.

Stardew Valley

2. Stardew Valley

So relaxing. Feels good to just sit down and relax with this easy-going game.

Punch Club

3. Punch Club

Goofy goofy game. But it's a RPG. I know that it has a lot of dumb references, but I liked all the stupidity.

Darkest Dungeon

4. Darkest Dungeon

The 'mind' mechanic is great. It added a new dimension to dungeon crawling that I had never seen before. Getting through a new dungeon can be a harrowing experience. You never know who is going to do what when things start getting rough.

Firewatch

5. Firewatch

I did not want this game to end. The fire being used as a metaphor for the character's relationship was a little heavy handed. I still loved the interactions and the buildup of tension, even if the end was a little weak.

Virginia

6. Virginia

The story crumbles a little in the end, there are a lot of cinematics, creating a game that is a little unbalanced, favoring storytelling over gameplay. It was a unique experience, however, and I think this can be seen as a step forward in narrative storytelling.

Gal Gun: Double Peace

7. Gal Gun: Double Peace

I enjoyed the novelty of playing this game in front of people and seeing looks of shear confusion. Yep, this is a top ten game because I troll people.

Dead Rising 4

8. Dead Rising 4

Jeff said it best: "I am really enjoying the story of Hank East." It's not exactly Dead Rising, but I enjoyed this based on its own (very different) merits.

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9. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

I enjoyed it thoroughly, and I feel it was a good out for everyone involved. Absolutely beautiful, great set pieces. And Nathan Drake gets to kill a thousand baddies without thinking about it, at all, ever. Welp, moving on.

The Banner Saga 2

10. The Banner Saga 2

These type of strategy RPGs are few and far between. Great mood and atmosphere.