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Game of The Year 2014

by elyk247

2014 was a pretty sub-par year for video games if I'm gonna be honest. (I've spent the past year just pining for the The Witcher 3.) Yet there are a few games that came out this year I'd like to give major props.

Games not played but I hope to:

  1. Shadows of Mordor
  2. Far Cry 4
  3. FIFA 15
  4. Bayonetta 2
  5. Shovel Knight
  6. Transistor

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South Park: The Stick of Truth

1. South Park: The Stick of Truth

I would say this rivals Psychonauts as the funniest game I've ever played. I should also say that have a large affinity for all that is created by Matt Stone and Trey Parker, and this game is more a less the poster child for their.... unique style of humor. Whether I was exploring the town of South Park or spelunking through a gay man's rectum, The Stick of Truth kept me riveted.

Dark Souls II

2. Dark Souls II

I don't think Dark Souls II is a better Dark Souls game than the first, but I only compare them because they share the same name, because the two are really an apples vs oranges argument. On it's own game, Dark Souls II is a phenomenal game, filled with more crazy bosses (Smelter Demon), punishing difficulty, and vague story. I would say that the game is a bit linear in how exploring a certain area brings you to a dead end and sends you back to the hub world to try a different path and the secondary characters are MUCH less interesting than my main men Siegmeyer and Solaire, but Dark Souls II is a fantastic game worthy of anybody's time.

The Banner Saga

3. The Banner Saga

Punishing and brutal. I've played the game on normal for the most part and I feel like every battle is an endurance match of some sort. The story is interesting enough, channeling other fantasy series such as A Song of Ice and Fire, but the lack of dialogue in everything but the cut-scenes is a bit disappointing. I'm enjoying what I've played a lot however.

The Last of Us

4. The Last of Us

Left Behind DLC: The DLC was very brief, but it was cool to see Ellie's back-story about how she was first infected. I feel like it could have been included in the base game though as it shows how Ellie took care of Joel during his R&R time period.

The Wolf Among Us

5. The Wolf Among Us

I included this last year as well for the first episode, but I still enjoyed the series this year. (Can't say the same about TWD....) The conclusion was a bit too ambiguous for me, but I'm down for season 2.

Luftrausers

6. Luftrausers

Hard but fun. I won't say I'm an expert, as some of the objectives are pure lunacy, but a couple hours with this game is worth it.

Super House of Dead Ninjas

7. Super House of Dead Ninjas

Didn't see this on Steam until this year, but man if it isn't a lightning quick 2D platformer. Just keep pressing down and everything is good to go.

Five Nights at Freddy's

8. Five Nights at Freddy's

Wouldn't say it made me too scared but it is a tense 5 nights.