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Game of the Year 2018

by redhorsespirit

Some games...*sigh*...sadly went unplayed.

Notable omissions yet to play: Minit, GRIS, Iconoclasts, Moonlighter, and anything in VR. Many more I'm sure.

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Marvel's Spider-Man

1. Marvel's Spider-Man

Spider-Man is my favorite character. Not just comic character, but character. This was a cathartic experience for me.

Hades

2. Hades

What a great surprise. If Supergiant (hands down my favorite developer) had said this wasn't an early access title and was intended to be a short rouge-like ARPG that could be completed in as little as 20 or so runs, I would have believed them. I would still have it this high on my list. The fact that there's more to come is just a cherry on top and I can't wait to see what they do with it.

God of War

3. God of War

I loved this game and hadn't really liked a God of War since 1. I loved how much of a metroidvania it is, the world building, how in reach all of the challenges are, and the at times punishing difficulty.

Celeste

4. Celeste

The platforming and message are equally resonating.

Dead Cells

5. Dead Cells

I reached the final boss once and died immediately. I should get back in there.

Assassin's Creed Odyssey

6. Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Yakuza 0

7. Yakuza 0

I played this for the first time this year when it got its PC release. I obsessively gobbled up the narrative over a few days when I was home from work sick. Being sick sucks, but has its perks.

The Messenger

8. The Messenger

Once they "do the thing" it becomes more of a mixed bag. However, the music alone earned this game a spot on my list.

Return of the Obra Dinn

9. Return of the Obra Dinn

Despite some complaints I have over the difficulty of backtracking through memories, this is an extremely special and stylish mystery.

Tesla vs Lovecraft

10. Tesla vs Lovecraft

This is an honest video game.