The latest games aren’t always the best games of the year however, they’re the ones that stand out the most. You’ll still be talking about and playing them long after they’ve come out, whether it’s because of their captivating stories, the enthralling environment, or their unrelenting gameplay.
XCOM 2 is a superior sequel to the original. It offers a new perspective as well as a completely revamped battle system that allows experienced players to attain an unending level of difficulty. It’s among the few games to feel both kid-friendly and mature while still being a fun game with smarts that don’t overwhelm its inherent fun factor.
As the first non-Squaresoft release to utilize the brand new Unreal Engine 4 software, Brutal Legend shows that old-school action games still have a powerful punch. The game oozes nostalgia through every pore, with an aesthetic that combines dark beauty of PS1 classics and the dazzling majesty of contemporary action games.
Despite some of the most frustrating grinding in the genre, Spec Ops: The Line is a superb shooter more focused on the story than before. It’s also the most exciting entry in the series to date, with an intriguing sci-fi set-up and an antagonist that is both relatable and difficult to connect with.
Despite the absence of any new content, Final Fantasy XIV has returned to the good graces of fans after a downer with Warlords of Draenor. The reason for the resurgence of the game can be attributed to a renewed focus on storytelling, as well as the continuing dedication of the development team to improve the base experience with a variety of extensions that make it one of the few MMO subscriptions that you’ll wish to stay with.
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