Favorite games of 2014

1. ZigguratZiggurathttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Ziggurat_2014Opens wiki page

Hexen as a roguelite! Pretty rad!

2. StrifeStrifehttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/StrifeOpens wiki page

If we'll allow people to put GTA 5 or The Last of Us in this year's GOTY lists, surely we could also allow the updated re-release of one of the most interesting Doom engine games. It's not quite Hexen, but does some really fascinating stuff within the confines of the already in 1996 dated game engine. Night Dive Studios' Veteran Edition released on Steam in 2014 also updates the visuals in some impressive ways, and features Steamworks multiplayer, reportedly with Steam Workshop support coming down the line.

3. Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel!Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel!https://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Borderlands_The_Pre_SequelOpens wiki page

I was really surprised by how much I liked this one, considering I really didn't like Borderlands 2.

4. SunAge: Battle for ElysiumSunAge: Battle for Elysiumhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/SunAge_Battle_for_ElysiumOpens wiki page

While it technically was released in 2007, it's first in 2014 available on a platform I can use. A cool 2D RTS, somewhat in the vein of Westwood's Tiberian Sun or Activision's Dark Reign.

5. Rogue Shooter: The FPS RoguelikeRogue Shooter: The FPS Roguelikehttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Rogue_Shooter_The_FPS_RoguelikeOpens wiki page

2.5D roguelite FPS. Got plenty of issues. Inconsistent art style and not all that interesting randomly generated level designs. But it's got heart.

6. Heavy BulletsHeavy Bulletshttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Heavy_BulletsOpens wiki page

7. LuftrausersLuftrausershttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/LuftrausersOpens wiki page

8. Strike VectorStrike Vectorhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Strike_VectorOpens wiki page

Online deathmatch Terminal Velocity!

9. Sorcery Saga: Curse of the Great Curry GodSorcery Saga: Curse of the Great Curry Godhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Sorcery_Saga_Curse_of_the_Great_Curry_GodOpens wiki page

I guess technically the import version I play came out in 2013, but it's not really out here until later in 2014. An actual, turn based, roguelike isn't something I expected to find in the Vita library.

10. NeonXSZNeonXSZhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/NeonXSZOpens wiki page

I've barely played this, but I need a tenth game on the list, and I did enjoy the hour or so I spent with it. It's pretty much Descent, but with less intuitive controls and art. But, hey, we don't get a lot of 6DOF FPSes these days.