Another year gone, Another crap ton of games played and another intro to one of these I can never make sound un-cliché. Then Again I suppose the sheer concept of a top ten end of year list is cliché but that's an argument for another time.
As per most of these lists this is my opinion of the game I've played. Meaning some will agree and some won't and some of the games this year a lot of people loved like MGS5 and The Witcher 3 I never played so again keep that in mind. Again I suck at these intros so let's just charge right in.
Number 10: Soma
This was a weird one. I had never played the amnesia games but I was so excited to give this a shot being that it's made by the same developers and I'm a horror fan. The results? Well I had a review made up for this but I kind of realized I could not talk about this game without going on a titanic rant and flying well off the handle. I mean the sound design is incredible, the story is extremely interesting hell the beginning and end are scary as hell but the issue comes in two parts. One at least to me the level design is wonky. The game doesn't seem to know how to lead you to places and so much of the game is wandering around confused looking for where to go. Second They could have removed the horror elements and honestly the game would be better for it. It feels forced with the rest of the game and coming from frictional games the makers of Amnesia the dark descent I'm just kind of confused. Again it is on this list for a reason Mainly the story which is amazing but I just have issues.
Number 9: Five nights at Freddy's 3
Fnaf 3 above a spiritual successor to Amnesia. This is gonna cost me.
I think this game gets forgotten between the original two and the fourth and while my feelings have softened towards the franchise a bit from sheer exhaustion I do think that this game deserves credit. While the first game is definitely the most terrifying and the second game ramps up the gameplay. this one does the same by both using more unique and interesting game mechanics and introducing the only truly malicious enemy in the game. Springtrap. Maybe it's just the fact that this guy always kinda spooked me more then the other animatronics but I mean something just comes off more malevolent then even the exaggerated nightmare animatronics. Maybe that's just me but I did love this game for what it is.
Number 8: Resident evil Revalations 2
Putting a Resi game above both a frictional horror game and a fnaf game. THIS is gonna cost me.
In seriousness I never was as hard on the post RE4 games as most people. I still think Re5 and 6 are fine but even then this game is honestly pretty impressive. It's by no means as good as RE4 but even then It's entertaining and does some unique things with the series. A co-op mode that means a little more then two people shooting at crap instead of one being a good example (I always use the non shooter character in multiplayer. Mostly to annoy my friends by shining light in their eyes or poking them). But I did have fun with this and hell it did creep me out at points. Nothing massive but I mean I did have fun and that's kind of the bottom line convoluted story aside but what's new for RE?
Number 7 Dragonball Xenoverse.
My soma grudge aside this game probably has the most issues of any game on this list. Namely the ability to get your opponent into a (to quote a certain famous let's play of this game) "Fuckbox" and some issues with general polish. That being said it did enough that I was intrigued and enjoyed my time with it. The gameplay is enjoyable.The rpg elements were done well enough and again the ability to create your own character is defiantly cool so it's one of those things that while it does have quite a few issues I did enjoy it despite that.
Number 6 Arkham Knight.
On consoles of course since I'm not touching that can of worms
This game is a weird case. It's gotten a very rough review as of recently even aside from the pc version. A lot of people have come out saying that the story is awful or the batmobile sections are WAY too long and overused. I think that the issues are exaggerated. I will say the batmobile parts do take up too much space but they are enjoyable to me and as for the plot... Well Maybe it's my bias towards scarecrow but I still think he's amazingly done. Yes Jason todd is insanely obvious. (I'd say spoilers but really?) But I still really enjoyed so much of it I have to at least put it on the list and really fairly high up. I think it deserves it.
Number 5: Mortal Kombat X
This is one of the very few fighting games I've managed to get into. I still suck at it but I did get into it. A lot of people say it's a direct downgrade from 9 and I can see what they mean. That does not mean that this is a bad game however. I love how this game plays and hell I mained kano and I was honestly okay with him....I still suck online but again for me to even get into a fighter is impressive so that alone should say something. The game does play well. also the story is okay....for a fighting game.
Number 4: DanganRonpa Ultra Despair Girls
Okay....This is a weird fucking game. At one point I flat out had a moment of "Game what are you doing?....Game.....STAHP!!" Full on someone had severe issues during the writing of this game but that being said I do enjoy it for what it is. It's a decent enough 3rd person shooter but again much like the first two Danganronpa games the real meat is in the story. Again MASSIVE ISSUES but for what it is I really enjoyed it and hell it honestly made me enjoy one of my favourite characters from the franchise even more. That's Touko Fukawa and Genocide Jack of course. It also sets up well for three so while the game does have issues it's a good side story if you're into Danganronpa and ONLY if you're into danganronpa. Cause otherwise this game has some splainin' to do.
Number 3: Fallout 4
Why is it I end up defending massive successes this year?
It seems like this was another game that was a massive success and then the backlash hit it hard. People saying the Interactions were nerfed or that quite a few other things weren't a huge step up or even a step backwards. My thoughts? I think it's on par with fallout 3 and new vegas for better or worse. Yes it does have problems and yes some things are steps back but honestly It's still damn fun. Should it have been more? Yes. Is it still a shit tonne of fun? HELL YES. The companions are cool. The ideas they bring in are unique. And the missions are fun and have neat things in them. Just like the others. Again I get innovation but a fun game is a fun game. Now they do it again for fallout 5 okay then I may call bullcrap but right now Imma go get a deathclaw gauntlet and shove the fist of the north rawr down some neck holes.
Now we get to the number 2 spot......is what I'd be saying if we didn't have a tie. Yeah I went back and forth between these two titles for so damn long I couldn't keep my mind made up. I switched back and forth for a while and eventually just said screw it literally while I was writing this. It's just very difficult to choose between a new member in a well known family in the game bloodborne and a new rising star that I'm sure everyone has heard quite a lot of in Undertale.
Number 1: Bloodborne
This game when it was first announced I really didn't care all that much. I mean I loved dark souls 2 but I never really had my heart into the style as much as I do now. Suffice it to say this is what made me like this style. I adore this game. The difficulty is one of the things a lot of people know but it's more then that. It's the style, the story and the fact it's honestly one of the best horror games I've played in a while. It's horrifying when it wants to be and when it starts throwing mind fucks at you he game becomes quite the trip alongside great gameplay which keeps getting content. I'm not just talking about the dlc (which seems to be pretty awesome) around the same time they added a new covenant for free aside from the dlc. And as well the dlc adds in a lot of stuff that fixes the main issues of the main game. More strength weapons, more covenants, more bosses. Get the complete version If you can and you are in for a trip.
Number 1: Undertale
My first words when I had this game described to me were and I quote.
"Wow...That's some hipster bullshit right there"
It took me two months hearing the fanboys flipping out about how this is the greatest game ever made and it driving me bonkers for me to start looking at it different. What made me change my mind? I think a better question with the same answer should give you an idea.
Why did I pick the soundtrack cover for the image?
It took one listen of papyrus' theme "Bonetrousle" For me to start looking towards it and mother of god once I did everything started falling into place. The story is beautiful. The soundtrack is unreal. the Humor is amazing and just in general this game made by one guy Toby fox is just such an accomplishment. I won't say much about it to avoid spoilers but I will say this. Fans of the game. Take this as a sign from one of your own who has done the same....ahem....
SHUT THE FUCK UP!!
Seriously guys I know the game is great but there is a reason why It took me so long to get into it. The fanbase is so damn loud and obnoxious at times it builds so much into the minds of non fans that no matter how good the game is it'll be disappointing. Want Proof? How many people loved the last of us? How many people Thought it was meh because of the same reasons listed above? That's my point. Yes The writing, the design the characters, everything is brilliant about undertale and it is a great game. But think? Do you want people to remember the game or the fans? If you truly love the game then let it speak for itself. Thank you and see you all next year.
Number 6 Arkham Knight.
On consoles of course since I'm not touching that can of worms
This game is a weird case. It's gotten a very rough review as of recently even aside from the pc version. A lot of people have come out saying that the story is awful or the batmobile sections are WAY too long and overused. I think that the issues are exaggerated. I will say the batmobile parts do take up too much space but they are enjoyable to me and as for the plot... Well Maybe it's my bias towards scarecrow but I still think he's amazingly done. Yes Jason todd is insanely obvious. (I'd say spoilers but really?) But I still really enjoyed so much of it I have to at least put it on the list and really fairly high up. I think it deserves it.
Number 5: Mortal Kombat X
This is one of the very few fighting games I've managed to get into. I still suck at it but I did get into it. A lot of people say it's a direct downgrade from 9 and I can see what they mean. That does not mean that this is a bad game however. I love how this game plays and hell I mained kano and I was honestly okay with him....I still suck online but again for me to even get into a fighter is impressive so that alone should say something. The game does play well. also the story is okay....for a fighting game.
Number 4: DanganRonpa Ultra Despair Girls
Okay....This is a weird fucking game. At one point I flat out had a moment of "Game what are you doing?....Game.....STAHP!!" Full on someone had severe issues during the writing of this game but that being said I do enjoy it for what it is. It's a decent enough 3rd person shooter but again much like the first two Danganronpa games the real meat is in the story. Again MASSIVE ISSUES but for what it is I really enjoyed it and hell it honestly made me enjoy one of my favourite characters from the franchise even more. That's Touko Fukawa and Genocide Jack of course. It also sets up well for three so while the game does have issues it's a good side story if you're into Danganronpa and ONLY if you're into danganronpa. Cause otherwise this game has some splainin' to do.
Number 3: Fallout 4
Why is it I end up defending massive successes this year?
It seems like this was another game that was a massive success and then the backlash hit it hard. People saying the Interactions were nerfed or that quite a few other things weren't a huge step up or even a step backwards. My thoughts? I think it's on par with fallout 3 and new vegas for better or worse. Yes it does have problems and yes some things are steps back but honestly It's still damn fun. Should it have been more? Yes. Is it still a shit tonne of fun? HELL YES. The companions are cool. The ideas they bring in are unique. And the missions are fun and have neat things in them. Just like the others. Again I get innovation but a fun game is a fun game. Now they do it again for fallout 5 okay then I may call bullcrap but right now Imma go get a deathclaw gauntlet and shove the fist of the north rawr down some neck holes.
Now we get to the number 2 spot......is what I'd be saying if we didn't have a tie. Yeah I went back and forth between these two titles for so damn long I couldn't keep my mind made up. I switched back and forth for a while and eventually just said screw it literally while I was writing this. It's just very difficult to choose between a new member in a well known family in the game bloodborne and a new rising star that I'm sure everyone has heard quite a lot of in Undertale.
Number 1: Bloodborne
This game when it was first announced I really didn't care all that much. I mean I loved dark souls 2 but I never really had my heart into the style as much as I do now. Suffice it to say this is what made me like this style. I adore this game. The difficulty is one of the things a lot of people know but it's more then that. It's the style, the story and the fact it's honestly one of the best horror games I've played in a while. It's horrifying when it wants to be and when it starts throwing mind fucks at you he game becomes quite the trip alongside great gameplay which keeps getting content. I'm not just talking about the dlc (which seems to be pretty awesome) around the same time they added a new covenant for free aside from the dlc. And as well the dlc adds in a lot of stuff that fixes the main issues of the main game. More strength weapons, more covenants, more bosses. Get the complete version If you can and you are in for a trip.
Number 1: Undertale
My first words when I had this game described to me were and I quote.
"Wow...That's some hipster bullshit right there"
It took me two months hearing the fanboys flipping out about how this is the greatest game ever made and it driving me bonkers for me to start looking at it different. What made me change my mind? I think a better question with the same answer should give you an idea.
Why did I pick the soundtrack cover for the image?
It took one listen of papyrus' theme "Bonetrousle" For me to start looking towards it and mother of god once I did everything started falling into place. The story is beautiful. The soundtrack is unreal. the Humor is amazing and just in general this game made by one guy Toby fox is just such an accomplishment. I won't say much about it to avoid spoilers but I will say this. Fans of the game. Take this as a sign from one of your own who has done the same....ahem....
SHUT THE FUCK UP!!
Seriously guys I know the game is great but there is a reason why It took me so long to get into it. The fanbase is so damn loud and obnoxious at times it builds so much into the minds of non fans that no matter how good the game is it'll be disappointing. Want Proof? How many people loved the last of us? How many people Thought it was meh because of the same reasons listed above? That's my point. Yes The writing, the design the characters, everything is brilliant about undertale and it is a great game. But think? Do you want people to remember the game or the fans? If you truly love the game then let it speak for itself. Thank you and see you all next year.
