WatchMojo's Top 10 BEST Games of 2017

[G_Shumi]

Clearly, this year's games couldn't even fit in a Top 20 if we tried. But let's discuss this list. It'll be the first of many.

Also, you already know what #1 is. ;)

Top 10 List:

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10.) Resident Evil VII: Biohazard
9.) Cuphead
8.) Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
7.) Horizon: Zero Dawn
6.) NieR Automata
5.) Divinity: Original Sin 2
4.) Super Mario Odyssey
3.) Persona 5
2.) Player Unknown's Battlegrounds
1.) The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

 

[DGenerator]

It's amazing that GOTY 2017 could honestly, earnestly, be someone's GOT2010s.

 

[Deleted member 4532]

Can't watch now because of work but that's a solid list. Where's Yakuza 0 tho?

 

[Maxina]

PUBG that high? Trash list.

 

[DGenerator]

PUBG that high? Trash list.

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You're right; not high enough.

 

[AcademicSaucer]

You're right; not high enough.

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Shouldnt be above Divinity: Original Sin 2 thats for sure

 

[HeisenbergWW62]

I'm not interested in PUBG and therefore highly upset at its high placement on the list

 

[capitalCORN]

PUBG that high? Trash list.

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Please list your Steam game list showing ownership of PUBG.

 

[Buckley]

Can't watch now because of work but that's a solid list. Where's Yakuza 0 tho?

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They made a mistake and put P5 in Y0's place

 

[Charlouie Jonesman]

I hope the only reason Yakuza 0 isn't anywhere in that list is because it was originally released in 2015.

 

[Cort]

List is okay but I would substitute Wolfenstein for Yakuza

 

[bloodyroarx]

Quality list id put P5 at 10 and bump everytbing else up one though

 

[shintoki]

It's amazing, but the entire list is strong.

 

[Deleted member 5535]

Mario Odyssey in that place is really egregious. And PUBG needs to way be lower than that.

Also, no honorable mention for Gravity Rush 2, Yakuza 0, Splatoon 2 and others which such great year of gaming? Waste of opportunity here.

 

[Datajoy]

I'd shift Persona and PUBG to 9-10 and bump everything else up 2 spots.

 

[Res]

Nier made the list, awesome

 

[Morlas]

Mario Odyssey should be 1 or 2

 

[Charlouie Jonesman]

Yo, what the fuck, Yakuza 0 isn't even among the honorable mentions. That's just downright evil.

 

[CountAntonio]

What an incredible year of gaming.

 

[WoollyTitan]

Watchmojo is still a thing?

 

[Kaz Mk II]

Do most people really consider Cuphead one of the best games of the year?

I mean no one can dispute it's looks and how impressive/evocative they are, but as a game?

 

[Cess007]

And Yakuza 0 keep being dismissed from almost all media in the GoTY discussions. That makes me sad :(

 

[Aters]

They got the top two right at least. Solid list.

 

[okayfrog]

Nier made the list, awesome

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Yeah, cool to see that on there. Also cool to see RE7 on there. I didn't play it so I don't know if it's good or not, but it's nice to see a game from way back in January not getting forgotten.

 

[Antiwhippy]

Do most people really consider Cuphead one of the best games of the year?

I mean no one can dispute it's looks and how impressive/evocative they are, but as a game?

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It plays fucking awesome dude.

 

[Deleted member 2145]

nice to see botw and pubg do well

 

[Buckley]

Do most people really consider Cuphead one of the best games of the year?

I mean no one can dispute it's looks and how impressive/evocative they are, but as a game?

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If people can consider P5 for the list, then sure, why not? It has jusr as much style, plays amazingly, isn't as boring and doesn't hold your hand or treat you like an idiot.

 

[Hero]

2017 is the year that this generation has been missing in terms of "Wow, what an incredible time to be a gamer."

 

[RoboitoAM]

Mario Odyssey in that place is really egregious. And PUBG needs to way be lower than that.

Also, no honorable mention for Gravity Rush 2, Yakuza 0, Splatoon 2 and others which such great year of gaming? Waste of opportunity here.

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Why does it need to be lower?

 

[Pancracio17]

Super Mario Odyssey at 4 is a sin against humanity itself

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pretty good top 10 unordered outside of it not containing Titanfall 2 Sonic Mania

 

[Shpeshal Nick]

I'm good with that list

 

[Papaya]

I want Divinity :P
PS4 release will be good :)

 

[scare_crow]

Solid list. Don't agree with everything (P5 over Odyssey?) but all good games.

Question about Nier: I don't like anime aesthetic, I think 2B's design is embarrassing, and don't really like the idea of having to play through the same game a few times to see cool stuff. Is it worth giving a shot or should I just watch some stuff on Youtube?

 

[Aters]

Super Mario Odyssey at 4 is a sin against humanity itself

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pretty good top 10 unordered outside of it not containing Titanfall 2

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Titanfall 2 was last year

 

[G_Shumi]

Super Mario Odyssey at 4 is a sin against humanity itself

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pretty good top 10 unordered outside of it not containing Titanfall 2

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The game in your spoiler tag was released in 2016.

 

[Pancracio17]

Titanfall 2 was last year

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im an idiot

 

[Buckley]

Solid list. Don't agree with everything (P5 over Odyssey?) but all good games.

Question about Nier: I don't like anime aesthetic, I think 2B's design is embarrassing, and don't really like the idea of having to play through the same game a few times to see cool stuff. Is it worth giving a shot or should I just watch some stuff on Youtube?

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Hard to say, given your reservations. I loved it and can honestly say it has to be experienced firsthand. Youtube wont do it justice.

 

[Deleted member 419]

I'd change the order around but honestly this is a LOT better than I'd expect from a place like WatchMojo. Sure, stuff like What Remains of Edith Finch isn't on there, but the vast majority of those ten games are definitely quite good, if not outright masterpieces.

I don't know, maybe I'm just feeling magnanimous towards an internet list after sifting through Polygon's Top 500 trainwreck.

 

[Deleted member 5535]

Why does it need to be lower?

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Because I think all of the other games are better. The best place for PUBG is an honorable mention.

 

[Dark_Castle]

It's amazing that GOTY 2017 could honestly, earnestly, be someone's GOT2010s.

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Witcher 3 has firmly cemented its place as GOTY of the forever.

 

[Dekuman]

PUBG #2 =/

 

[StarPhlox]

They did a great job with this list. No unreasonable inclusions whatsoever even if I'd change the order a little and drop a couple to make room for Yakuza 0, Sonic Mania, Prey, Metroid, and The Evil Within 2

 

[Aters]

Because I think all of the other games are better. The best place for PUBG is an honorable mention.

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The same place as Gravity Rush 2 in your opinion? Yeah no thanks. PUBG has flaws, but it ain't GR2 level of mess.

 

[SatelliteOfLove]

"One site proves that they played DOS2" is what I read.

 

[Grapezard]

Decent list. Would be even decent-er if Samus Returns was an honorable mention.

 

[Nintendo]

Only 3 of these are in my top 10.

 

[Zukkoyaki]

Very reasonable list. Obviously mine would be different but that's a given with opinions and all.

I do think that Wolf II isn't going to be remembered very kindly. Critical reception aside, I haven't seen so many people on here disappointed in a high profile release (that wasn't a business practice fiasco) in a long time aside from Andromeda.

 

[Vito]

Why the hell is PUBG there?

 

[silva1991]

PUBG being that high invalidate the whole list.

 

[nib95]

Pretty decent list. Not sure about PUBG, though to be fair I haven't given it much time.