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Best Games Played First Half of 2014

by makinbacon

These are my favorite games I have played so far this year. They do not need to be released in this year, just that I've played them in this year.

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The Last of Us

1. The Last of Us

I did not get to play the PS3 version when the came out, but I must say immediately when I turned this game on...just wow. So atmospheric and incredible looking. Game play feels like it has many reused elements but still absolutely incredible.

Guacamelee!

2. Guacamelee!

FINALLY! A game that breathes life into the "Metroidvania" genre. This game is fun and fast. Only downside is it's short. I hope this allows more games of it's type to come out

Bravely Default

3. Bravely Default

The best Final Fantasy since Final Fantasy X...without having Final Fantasy in the name. Square Enix's main team should take note from this...MAKE FINAL FANTASY LIKE THIS.

Mario Kart 8

4. Mario Kart 8

Fast, polished and heavy support from Nintendo for DLC make this game the best kart racer of all time. This game is at it's peak with multiplayer.

Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn

5. Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn

Constantly being updated and supported. Incredible game world but around level 30 , quests/levels/dungeons become a grind. Best MMORPG in a long while.