by kingyo
I really enjoy story. For me, if that's nailed down I can probably forgive a game in other areas to experience it and will come out overall enjoying it far more than someone tied to mechanics or wanting complex gameplay. Therefore, since I made it, that sentiment is very much reflected in what games made it and the order of them! Also I don't own any consoles at the moment so while I would have liked to play The Last of Us or GTA5 or even Metal Gear Rising: Revengenenceing I can't and so sadly they didn't make it either.
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Excellent, engaging story, in a unique, masterfully crafted world. Really enjoyed this roller coaster ride from start to finish and it also has some of the best music in any game from this year.
Razor sharp wit and excellent narration accompany an enjoyable and genuinely funny game in and of itself even before you delve into what this game is really saying about life, the universe and gaming as a whole.
Having seen this years ago (as an old PC Gamer UK reader) it suddenly crept up on me with its release this year. Chuckle-worthy dialogue and some perfect animation, visual and sound design underpinned by a rock solid, interesting, mechanic come together to craft a fantastic experience that by no means out stays its welcome. An excellent debut considering this is his first game ever.
When Blizzard suddenly announced its new IP (kinda?) was a card game I was first in line to sigh and move on without another thought. But in Hearthstone they have done what they do best and converted the notoriously complex, time and money heavy, genre into something beautifully easy to pick up and play. Not only that but it is polished to a tee and and with plenty of cool little visual pieces that help it feel like it really gains something from being on the screen. Also the f2p element of it is pretty good... which is always nice.
A beautiful, lovingly crafted narrative wrapped up in just enough mystery and intrigue to keep you exploring every nook and cranny of the old house. Gone Home hits every mark its going for and then some, making it a truly satisfying experience.
Describing this game makes it sound like the dullest experience you could have... and that is kind of the point. However a progression in the mechanics, really held up by the ongoing narrative tied to it, makes this a really great game that's surprisingly thought provocative and engaging.
A beautiful, stylish, experience, that for me nails a lot of its narrative beats even if the gameplay isn't always mind blowing. A true return to form, and a story worthy of one of the legends of gaming. (Although that ending...)
One of the most visceral experiences this year. As a fan of the previous entry this builds on Metro 2033 in really smart ways, making the shooting a lot tighter and the UI (as well as design in general) a lot clearer and polished. While some of the gameplay still isn't fluid, 4A Games once again show they are masters of atmosphere and pull of some visual stunning, incredibly impactful moments which stuck with me for a long time after I'd stopped playing.
Silly. Mindless. And often a hell of a lot of fun. While not a huge departure from SR3 a lot of meaningful additions are made such as the ease of movement and a premise that lets them basicly do whatever they want. However with the side missions and even a lot of the whole game world feeling tired and the best parts of that game being in the separate distinct missions, I can't help but wonder if this even needed to be an open world game and could have maybe benefited from a little more direction. Having said that it's a total laugh and a few overplayed jokes don't negate some truly hilarious moments.
Tight controls and a feeling of pretty much continuous progression are why I really loved Rogue Legacy. Weird but wonderful this charming game nails down it mechanics and sticks to them providing a good solid experience, that when I wasn't cursing the names of the various enemies, was thoroughly enjoyable.