Battletech is not to be underestimated. I love God of War, Monster Hunter World and OnRush, but Battletech tops my list right now.
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The first half of 2018 is done. What are you favorite games so far?
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Battletech is not to be underestimated. I love God of War, Monster Hunter World and OnRush, but Battletech tops my list right now.
god of war! probably the best game I played in years.
wish I could use an xbox controller on it though, I keep hittin r1 and l1 accidentally.
wish I could use an xbox controller on it though, I keep hittin r1 and l1 accidentally.
The battles are just too much fun. I can't wait to see where they take the game via expansions and what not.
I've been focusing on my huge backlog mostly and haven't invested considerable time in games released this year, other than Sea of Thieves and Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon. All the positive comments about Celeste might push me to buy it before the Steam sale is over. Also I'm really looking forward to Yakuza 0 (PC) and Read Dead Redemption 2, I'll get those two day one.
1. God of War
2. Far Cry 5
3. Kingdom Come Deliverance
4. Beat Saber
5. The Sea of Thieves Open Beta
2. Far Cry 5
3. Kingdom Come Deliverance
4. Beat Saber
5. The Sea of Thieves Open Beta
1. Hollow Knight
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2. DKC Tropical Freeze
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3. Dandara
Haven't played Celeste, SotC, or God of War yet, but they're on my list. Nothing else I've played this year so far (of the stuff that released this year) seems particularly noteworthy.
Since Hollow Knight originally came out last year, I'd probably retroactively tie it with BotW. It's that good. Hits the Metroidvania sweet spot.
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Haven't played Celeste, SotC, or God of War yet, but they're on my list. Nothing else I've played this year so far (of the stuff that released this year) seems particularly noteworthy.
Since Hollow Knight originally came out last year, I'd probably retroactively tie it with BotW. It's that good. Hits the Metroidvania sweet spot.
Yakuza 6. I did think the combat was a step down from 0, but it looks like they are fixing that in Kiwami 2. I had some problems with the story like the interactions with Haruka and Kiryu felt so underwhelming, especially for this being the final entry with Kiryu and the ending just made that feel so much worse.
Used the first half of 2018 to catch up on titles that I have not played before. Some shout outs go to:
Mario and Rabbids: Kingdom Battle
I absolutely love this game, far more than I initially expected. Very in-depth with its combat and upgrade system. The humour is quite decent too, Ubisoft managed to make the Rabbids more tolerable for me as well.
Bayonetta 1/2 Switch
These games are amazing. Was blown away by smooth these played on the Switch undocked, especially the sequel. The action was a blast to learn more about, and love the charm and wit Bayonetta and cast bring to the story.
DK Tropical Freeze
In one word: Challenging.
But the right type of difficulty I like in some of my platformers. Retro went into creativity overboard and it showed in every world. Absolutely stunning as well.
Mario and Rabbids: Kingdom Battle
I absolutely love this game, far more than I initially expected. Very in-depth with its combat and upgrade system. The humour is quite decent too, Ubisoft managed to make the Rabbids more tolerable for me as well.
Bayonetta 1/2 Switch
These games are amazing. Was blown away by smooth these played on the Switch undocked, especially the sequel. The action was a blast to learn more about, and love the charm and wit Bayonetta and cast bring to the story.
DK Tropical Freeze
In one word: Challenging.
But the right type of difficulty I like in some of my platformers. Retro went into creativity overboard and it showed in every world. Absolutely stunning as well.
Nothing new from this year has pleased me. Dark Souls, Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2 have come to new platforms, and I've replayed them there, and yeah, they're still incredible, but no 'real' 2018 releases have done anything for me so far. I haven't bought Detroit or Lumines yet though, and there are still a few games in the second half that I have high hopes for.
1. God of War
2. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
3. Into the Breach
4. Dark Souls: Remastered
5. The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit
2. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
3. Into the Breach
4. Dark Souls: Remastered
5. The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit
You got me covered, except i have not played Ni No Kuni II yet but I suspect once I do it will be up there. Same with Moss!
After Zelda BOTW and Mario Odyssey this year is very disappointing to me so far, if i had a PS4 perhaps i would have enjoyed GOW and Detroit, but i'm not really into those heavy story driven games anymore, i rather something with good gameplay and deeper mechanics instead, i liked Bayonetta 2 which i played for the first time, and i'm gonna play soon Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze, Crash Trilogy and Wolfenstein 2 on Switch which looks fun, but this year i've mostly been enjoying online games as a service like Rocket League and Rainbow Six Siege
The two games I've mostly been playing are a late-2017 game, Xenoblade 2, and then Detroit: Become Human.
Both are probably in some of my top games of all time.
I really need to evaluate my "best of all time" someday, because there's a lot in there now lol.
Both are probably in some of my top games of all time.
I really need to evaluate my "best of all time" someday, because there's a lot in there now lol.
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Pretty subpar year so far, but Celeste is excellent, as is the full release of Subnautica.
Now this is a great game from 2017 I've been catching up on as well. I just can't believe how well-refined it is. I was always positive on it, even going back to the original leak, but I didn't expect them to deliver such a complete package of great graphics, music and gameplay.
Now this is a great game from 2017 I've been catching up on as well. I just can't believe how well-refined it is. I was always positive on it, even going back to the original leak, but I didn't expect them to deliver such a complete package of great graphics, music and gameplay.
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Daaamn bruh, look at you with the decimals!
Anyway, on topic, definitely these games (going to use the 100 point scale in honor of VanCityGamer).
Monster Hunter World - 8.6
God Of War - 9.1
Hollow Knight 8.498112
Great so far, I could ask for another 2017 but that would be greedy!
1) Celeste
2) God of War
3) Into The Breach
4) Minit
5) Florence
2018's 2017 games I got into this year
1) Hollow Knight
2) Puyo Puyo Tetris
3) Yakuza 0
2018 games that I haven't played but want to
1) Yoku's Island Express (Playing it this week when I go on holiday yay!)
2) Monster Hunter World
3) Dragon Ball FighterZ
Upcoming 2018 games I'm psyched about
1) Smash Bros Ultimate
2) Killer Queen Black
3) Death's Gambit
4) Valkyria Chronicles 4
5) Spider Man
6) Being in awe at Red dead Redemption 2's visuals while realising Rockstar's writing and treatment of women isn't improving.
2) God of War
3) Into The Breach
4) Minit
5) Florence
2018's 2017 games I got into this year
1) Hollow Knight
2) Puyo Puyo Tetris
3) Yakuza 0
2018 games that I haven't played but want to
1) Yoku's Island Express (Playing it this week when I go on holiday yay!)
2) Monster Hunter World
3) Dragon Ball FighterZ
Upcoming 2018 games I'm psyched about
1) Smash Bros Ultimate
2) Killer Queen Black
3) Death's Gambit
4) Valkyria Chronicles 4
5) Spider Man
6) Being in awe at Red dead Redemption 2's visuals while realising Rockstar's writing and treatment of women isn't improving.
The no. 1, as mentioned by some others:
No. 2:
Glad to see Hollow Knight mentioned, one of last year's very best for me!
No. 2:
Glad to see Hollow Knight mentioned, one of last year's very best for me!
Top tier
God of War, Hollow Knight and Celeste
Mid tier
Ni no Kuni II and Yakuza 6
Bottom tier
Sea of Thieves and State of Decay 2
My Game of the Year so far is God of War, and seeing as I have had very little resonance with the old(er) games, it just took me by complete surprise with how brilliantly crafted the whole experience is, and with lots of memorable moments along the way too.
Returning home after seeing the credits roll is just about the best tease for a sequel I can imagine!
Granted, I haven't finished Ni no Kuni II or Yakuza 6 yet however, they both felt like 'more of the same' to me, not in a bad way though. I shall go back to them when summer turns to autumn.
As for Sea of Thieves, paying £50 for arguably the shallowest game I have played in years and being fooled by certain members on here whom continuously claimed that the beta was a small fraction of the game, when the beta was more or less the same as the final game really bummed me out...
And whilst I stumble upon glitches and 'unusual moments' in the odd game or two, what I cannot abide by are buggy games that are released fully well knowing that they're buggy. And its implementation of motion blur is the worse I have ever seen in any game.
I'd argue that Microsoft don't need to buy anymore developers, rather that they need to spend their money on a far better QA department.
God of War, Hollow Knight and Celeste
Mid tier
Ni no Kuni II and Yakuza 6
Bottom tier
Sea of Thieves and State of Decay 2
My Game of the Year so far is God of War, and seeing as I have had very little resonance with the old(er) games, it just took me by complete surprise with how brilliantly crafted the whole experience is, and with lots of memorable moments along the way too.
Returning home after seeing the credits roll is just about the best tease for a sequel I can imagine!
Granted, I haven't finished Ni no Kuni II or Yakuza 6 yet however, they both felt like 'more of the same' to me, not in a bad way though. I shall go back to them when summer turns to autumn.
As for Sea of Thieves, paying £50 for arguably the shallowest game I have played in years and being fooled by certain members on here whom continuously claimed that the beta was a small fraction of the game, when the beta was more or less the same as the final game really bummed me out...
And whilst I stumble upon glitches and 'unusual moments' in the odd game or two, what I cannot abide by are buggy games that are released fully well knowing that they're buggy. And its implementation of motion blur is the worse I have ever seen in any game.
I'd argue that Microsoft don't need to buy anymore developers, rather that they need to spend their money on a far better QA department.
Sea of Thieves is probably going to be my GotY until Horizon 4 and then Red Dead.
SoT does things in a game I have never experienced before and it has brought a joy back to multiplayer that I haven't felt in years and years.
There is nothing else like it on the marketplace, nothing. Now just keep those brilliant updates coming!
SoT does things in a game I have never experienced before and it has brought a joy back to multiplayer that I haven't felt in years and years.
There is nothing else like it on the marketplace, nothing. Now just keep those brilliant updates coming!
Hollow Knight, Celeste, and Minit.
Been a very indie year so far. That's not always a bad thing though.
Been a very indie year so far. That's not always a bad thing though.
I haven't played many new games. Most of my time has been spent on Xenoblade 2 and the SNES Classic.
So, my 2018 ranking so far:
1. Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
2. Dragon Ball FighterZ
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That's it!
Hopefully Ocotpath Traveller will join that list soon.
So, my 2018 ranking so far:
1. Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
2. Dragon Ball FighterZ
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That's it!
Hopefully Ocotpath Traveller will join that list soon.
Monster Hunter World. The best MH to date. I just wish it has more endgame contents though. I'm taking a break from the game now but will gladly be back once a proper expansion drops.
1. God of War
2. Monster Hunter World
3. Into The Breach
4. Detroit: Become Human
5. MOSS
6. Fortnite
2. Monster Hunter World
3. Into The Breach
4. Detroit: Become Human
5. MOSS
6. Fortnite