What are the top 3 best games of this generation so far?
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Ok, to be completely honest I really like Titanfall. Doom was also one of the better games, along with Hitman. Even though Titanfall doesn't have a campaign, I wouldnt play it even if it did.
Interesting you liked DS2 more. My SotFS gets here Tuesday, and considering its underdog status within the series, I'm pretty geeked to try it out.Ezekiel said:
On topic, from what little I've played this generation it'd be between Bloodborne, Horizon: Zero Dawn and Uncharted 4. If I played it, would probably put Witcher 3 above UC4 if it's at least as good as the last two.
I will say that each of the above three I have played excel at gameplay most, which is why I picked them. Visuals are just the icing on the cake.
Bloodborne is like Souls distilled down to its essence with a shot of adrenaline to shift the focus from defensive to offensive. Hard to say if I prefer it to the best that Souls has the offer, because it is quite a bit leaner, but what is there is damn near flawless execution, with a negligible amount of trivial items or gear. Blood vials should've probably been treated like Estus flasks though, if I had to nitpick one thing.
Horizon is probably the smoothest playing open world/sandbox game I've played. Aloy is a joy to control, in everything from melee and ranged combat, to environmental traversal. Some might think climbing is too streamlined but to me it simply feels like a natural extension of her nimbleness and agility. Probably the best use of inverse kinematics I've felt yet. Some of the scavenging loot drops are a bit illogical and gamey though in terms of finding required animal/machine parts for crafting. At least they keep the required quantities reasonable. Probably could've been balanced a bit better if they ever patch it or make another.
Uncharted 4 is by far the most fleshed out and refined entry in the series. They took the best parts from TLoU in terms of contextual movement, and tossed in better climbing mechanics, melee, and gunplay. Also, driving the jeep was a blast. Winch ftw! Even the journal was fun to use and add things to. If anything felt disappointing, it would be the set pieces. There were still crazy moments, but nothing felt like it had the impact of the collapsing building or the train from UC2 for example. Overall though it still felt like the biggest adventure of the series, where every location felt interesting and well-realized.
I really dont have a list like that but I suppose Nioh is the one that has impressed me the most so far. There is a lot coming out around now and in the next few months that may make it easier if I get chance to play them or in Niers case finish it. Persona 5 is probably the most likely candidate to get a place on such an imaginary list. So atm :-
1. Nioh
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1. Nioh
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Edit: Sorry, I'll come back to this post. I need to rethink the criteria for inclusion.
Edit 2: I'll save you a long speech and just post a revised list:
3) Gears of War 4 (Xbox One, 2016)
2) Heroes of the Storm (PC, 2015)
1) Halo 5: Guardians (Xbox One, 2015)
Edit 2: I'll save you a long speech and just post a revised list:
3) Gears of War 4 (Xbox One, 2016)
2) Heroes of the Storm (PC, 2015)
1) Halo 5: Guardians (Xbox One, 2015)
(inhales sharply) tough choice.
Undertale has been one of the most memorable experiences, if nothing else. And it still has a fucking awesome soundtrack.
Rayman Legends at least deserves a mention, for being awesome and underrated.
Hyper Light Drifter is great, even if the map sucks.
I also want to say Breath of the Wild, for having fan-fucking-tastic open-world design and mechanics, as well as the The Witcher 3, because it's The Witcher 3. And of course there's Bloodbourne. And I'm still really enjoying Civ VI, but putting that on a "best games" list may result in me being burned at the stake.
I guess, if you held a gun to my head and forced me to pick (based on the amount of fun I had in each game):
1. Undertale
2. The Witcher 3
3. Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Undertale has been one of the most memorable experiences, if nothing else. And it still has a fucking awesome soundtrack.
Rayman Legends at least deserves a mention, for being awesome and underrated.
Hyper Light Drifter is great, even if the map sucks.
I also want to say Breath of the Wild, for having fan-fucking-tastic open-world design and mechanics, as well as the The Witcher 3, because it's The Witcher 3. And of course there's Bloodbourne. And I'm still really enjoying Civ VI, but putting that on a "best games" list may result in me being burned at the stake.
I guess, if you held a gun to my head and forced me to pick (based on the amount of fun I had in each game):
1. Undertale
2. The Witcher 3
3. Zelda: Breath of the Wild
1. Bloodborne
A terrifying dark masterpiece that more than lived up to the hype. Makes me feel like I'm playing Dark Souls for the very first time again.
2. Persona 5
I'm only 30 hours into it so far, but I'm really enjoying it. A perfect JRPG that makes me forget all about Final Fantasy XV.
3. NieR: Automata
An engaging sci-fi story with some surprising emotional tugs, a gorgeous soundtrack and combat that's so damn fluid and addictive I keep detracting from the quests just to run around the open world and get into more fights.
A terrifying dark masterpiece that more than lived up to the hype. Makes me feel like I'm playing Dark Souls for the very first time again.
2. Persona 5
I'm only 30 hours into it so far, but I'm really enjoying it. A perfect JRPG that makes me forget all about Final Fantasy XV.
3. NieR: Automata
An engaging sci-fi story with some surprising emotional tugs, a gorgeous soundtrack and combat that's so damn fluid and addictive I keep detracting from the quests just to run around the open world and get into more fights.
1. Witcher 3. No matter how much I whinge about this game and point out how much it could improve, its still a great game
2. Elder Scrolls Online. The only MMO that has me enthralled for more than a month.
3. Watch Dogs 2. You can wipe out hordes of enemies sitting down with a laptop. It makes the game a puzzle, using the environment to clean house. Wildlands does something similar with the drone but doesn't have the environmental traps
(Tied)3. Deus Ex (either new ones) I like sneaky, venting, hacking and searching whole areas (hence me liking WD2). Its way different than WD2 but fills the same role.
2. Elder Scrolls Online. The only MMO that has me enthralled for more than a month.
3. Watch Dogs 2. You can wipe out hordes of enemies sitting down with a laptop. It makes the game a puzzle, using the environment to clean house. Wildlands does something similar with the drone but doesn't have the environmental traps
(Tied)3. Deus Ex (either new ones) I like sneaky, venting, hacking and searching whole areas (hence me liking WD2). Its way different than WD2 but fills the same role.
"Bloodborne", "Wolfenstein: The New Order" and "Alien: Isolation" spring to mind.
"Bloodborne" was (imo) the peak of the Soulsbourne franchise, and the series gets enough gushing on this forum that I largely agree with so that's pretty self-explanatory.
"Wolfenstein" was a great mix of old and new school shooters coupled with a surprisingly compelling cast. Its expansion pack was also a fun little romp and its cliche enemies didn't bother me weirdly enough.
"Isolation", for all its faults, was a fine example of a stalker horror game that used its franchise as a solid foundation both on an aesthetic level and to enhance the horror element. Xenomorphs have never felt more intimidating.
"Bloodborne" was (imo) the peak of the Soulsbourne franchise, and the series gets enough gushing on this forum that I largely agree with so that's pretty self-explanatory.
"Wolfenstein" was a great mix of old and new school shooters coupled with a surprisingly compelling cast. Its expansion pack was also a fun little romp and its cliche enemies didn't bother me weirdly enough.
"Isolation", for all its faults, was a fine example of a stalker horror game that used its franchise as a solid foundation both on an aesthetic level and to enhance the horror element. Xenomorphs have never felt more intimidating.
Why just 3? Anyway's this is my top 10:
1. Bloodborne
2. Dark Souls 3
3. Nioh
4. Resident Evil 7
5. Horizon Zero Dawn
6. Final Fantasy 15
7. Nier Automata
8. Yakuza 0
9. Dishonored 2 & MGS5
10. The Evil Within & Alien Isolation
Persona 5 has a good chance making it into my top 5 if it continues to keep me engaged the way it currently does.
1. Bloodborne
2. Dark Souls 3
3. Nioh
4. Resident Evil 7
5. Horizon Zero Dawn
6. Final Fantasy 15
7. Nier Automata
8. Yakuza 0
9. Dishonored 2 & MGS5
10. The Evil Within & Alien Isolation
Persona 5 has a good chance making it into my top 5 if it continues to keep me engaged the way it currently does.
OMG how could I forget Wicher 3? Easily in my top 3. Combat is not that great but other than that this is one of the most engrossing RPG's I've ever played. Some of the dialogue can test my patience for how long winded it can get but the stories and characters were so well written that it really added a layer of authenticity and depth to the game that is umatched by pretty much any other open-world game.
1) The Witcher 3
2) Dark Souls III
3) XCOM 2 (*I have a feeling Nier Automata will take this spot. Whenever I can get it.*)
Honorable mentions to indie gems:
- Transistor
- Hollow Knight
2) Dark Souls III
3) XCOM 2 (*I have a feeling Nier Automata will take this spot. Whenever I can get it.*)
Honorable mentions to indie gems:
- Transistor
- Hollow Knight
this gen is definitely major improvement over last gen althought not as good as late 90s or early 00s. last gen was really bad. majority of games were dumbed down, handholding, QTE fest. these type of games were introduce in last generation.Kibeth41 said:
1) Undertale
2) DOOM
3) The Witcher 3
That's more of my "favorite games of this generation" list rather than "best games of this generation", but I'm not analytical or objective enough to make a better Top 3 list.
2) DOOM
3) The Witcher 3
That's more of my "favorite games of this generation" list rather than "best games of this generation", but I'm not analytical or objective enough to make a better Top 3 list.
By 'this generation', I assume you mean the 8th generation [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eighth_generation_of_video_game_consoles], or anything that's come out since the launch of the Wii U (2012).
I'll give my top 3 per platform, as I use consoles and PC differently, even for gaming.
[HEADING=3]PC[/HEADING][h4]Mainly for serious, stern-faced gaming.[/h4]
BioShock Infinite
Witcher III
Undertale
[potentially] Thimbleweed Park, as I kind of dig it. Let's see if I still dig it in retrospect.
[HEADING=3]PlayStation 4[/HEADING][h4]Mainly for quick-play multiplayer or messing around on AAA titles[/h4]
Grand Theft Auto V
World of Tanks
Rocket League
[HEADING=3]Xbone[/HEADING][h4]I don't own one of these, so this is playing on friends' machines only[/h4]
Forza 6
Kalimba
Uh... Halo?
[HEADING=3]Wii U[/HEADING][h4]literally only played one game on this[/h4]
Mario Kart 8
[HEADING=3]Switch[/HEADING][h4]not sure if there are three non-Zelda games even released for this yet[/h4]
Zelda: Legend of the Wild Wind's Twilight Breath
Even though I included World of Tanks, I've generally shied away from naming HD remasters and previous-gen updates to now-gen consoles, like The Last of Us. Nothing's quite reached the great heights of Ōkami or Cave Story just yet, but my style of gaming has diversified. As my time dries up due to the ending of youth + professional and grown-up commitments, so do my endless hours of grinding away at 80+ hour games, which is why I didn't put Final Fantasy XV, either. Also, 'cause it's a bit meh, to be honest. Perhaps I should give it a proper go, but again: time is the key. Rocket League and WoT are great for quickfire games, and Batman is always fun, too. Haven't played DOOM yet, though. Should give that a whirl.
I'll give my top 3 per platform, as I use consoles and PC differently, even for gaming.
[HEADING=3]PC[/HEADING][h4]Mainly for serious, stern-faced gaming.[/h4]
BioShock Infinite
Witcher III
Undertale
[potentially] Thimbleweed Park, as I kind of dig it. Let's see if I still dig it in retrospect.
[HEADING=3]PlayStation 4[/HEADING][h4]Mainly for quick-play multiplayer or messing around on AAA titles[/h4]
Grand Theft Auto V
World of Tanks
Rocket League
[HEADING=3]Xbone[/HEADING][h4]I don't own one of these, so this is playing on friends' machines only[/h4]
Forza 6
Kalimba
Uh... Halo?
[HEADING=3]Wii U[/HEADING][h4]literally only played one game on this[/h4]
Mario Kart 8
[HEADING=3]Switch[/HEADING][h4]not sure if there are three non-Zelda games even released for this yet[/h4]
Zelda: Legend of the Wild Wind's Twilight Breath
Even though I included World of Tanks, I've generally shied away from naming HD remasters and previous-gen updates to now-gen consoles, like The Last of Us. Nothing's quite reached the great heights of Ōkami or Cave Story just yet, but my style of gaming has diversified. As my time dries up due to the ending of youth + professional and grown-up commitments, so do my endless hours of grinding away at 80+ hour games, which is why I didn't put Final Fantasy XV, either. Also, 'cause it's a bit meh, to be honest. Perhaps I should give it a proper go, but again: time is the key. Rocket League and WoT are great for quickfire games, and Batman is always fun, too. Haven't played DOOM yet, though. Should give that a whirl.