As the title says, we're gonna be counting down the top 10 games of 2016 (so far.) I had intended to do this list at the halfway point of the year, but I hadn't gotten my shit together yet, so, you know, here we are at the end of August. But here we go!
Rules* of this list are pretty simple.
- The game has to have been released in 2016, prior to 8/24/2016
- I have to have at least tried the game. (Or at least that was the plan... I kinda slacked on games this year so far, so I've missed quite a few releases. So interspersed through this list will be games I've at least researched.)
That's kinda it. If it fits those criteria, it counts.
Later (in January next year) I plan to do a Top 10 games of 2016, and have it be based off of review scores as opposed to just off the cuff opinion, but that's for then! This is now!
Pretty sure that covers everything, so lets slide on into the list proper!
*as always, rules are subject to change at my whim, cause fuck it why not.
Runner-ups: Blade and Soul, Furi, Samurai Warriors 4 Empires
10
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| The continuing adventures of Ubisoft's graphical lies. |
The Division
Direct competition for Destiny's spot as #1 MMO shooting game of the generation, The Division boasts solid (though strongly lied about) visuals and very well crafted gameplay, though it admittedly is also not the most groundbreaking effort. (Played)
9
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| It's everywhere. EVERYWHERE. |
Overwatch
First posterchild on this list for taking the world by nonsensically powerful storm, Overwatch came to the table impressive visuals, an excellent cast of characters, fast, frenetic and fun gameplay, and a system of competition that seems to have well and truly solidified it's longevity. (Haven't Played)
8
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| The King of Pocket Fist Tournament? |
Pokken Tournament
Tekkan and Pokemon had a child, then taught it some ABCs and tossed it out into the world. And lo and behold, it was pretty, fun, and surprisingly solid. Plus it gets many points for Lucha Pikachu. Being able to hit the Stone Cold Stunner on Charizard is too hilarious. (Played)
7
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| Ugh. |
Street Fighter V
Stong contender for the most salt-inducing game created this generation and bearer of some of the most annoying online gameplay of all time, from its shitty point and ranking system, terrible Rage Quit penalty system that, as of recently, punishes players who have been rage quit ON, and some of the most barebones content since Street Fighter 1, Street Fighter V can easily be one of the worst experiences ever.
That said, the game looks fantastic, the soundtrack is overall very top quality, the gameplay (when offline) is on-point as fuck, and the simplification of the game to a degree has indeed achieved the goal of making entry to the Fighting Game Community a much easier experience. (Played)
6
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| Mini-Dark Souls! |
Salt and Sanctuary
Haven't touched SnS yet, but everything I've seen and heard leads me to believe that this 2D Dark Souls love letter got the touch. So I'm giving it the benefit of the doubt. It looks good, it sounds good, and is Dark Souls-lite.
On a related note, Salty Struggle Souls: Sanctuary Edition is coming soon! (Haven't Played)
5
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| If this series could just be movies, that'd be great. |
Uncharted 4
Admittedly bending the rules some here, as I've done minimal research on the game so as to avoid spoilers, as I'm still in the middle of Uncharted 3. That said, if the last 3 games, the trailers, the reviews and Naughty Dog's track record are anything to go by, Uncharted 4 is likely just as fantastic as the rest of the Uncharted series. (Haven't Played)
4
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| To be the greatest master of real life. |
Pokemon Go
Exhibit B for unstoppable force of pop culture, Pokemon Go easily became one of the most popular things to exist since the original Pokemon games, re-upped on the Pokemon Series' global phenomenon status, and singlehandedly got millions of people up off of their asses and outside walking and living the dream the be the very best like no one ever was. Team Valor, by the way. (Played)
3
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| Chop all the things! |
Monster Hunter Generations
I haven't gotten much of a chance to play Generations beyond the demo, but from what I have played, it's basically good ole tried and true chopping of monsters with everything that fans of the series have come to expect, with the added bonus of taking place in a whole bunch of hub towns celebrating the series, with an unparalleled number of monsters for the series, and fancy super monster chopping attacks and playstyles, and so it's good. (Played)
2
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| The end of an era. |
Dark Souls 3
The final chapter of in a saga of soul crushing salt, bitter victory, and incomparable reward and relief, Dark Souls 3 is a culmination of everything the series has put forth so far, and it does fantastically almost everywhere, though its vague story is a bit TOO vague this time. But with the DLC on the way, that might change too. (Played)
And FINALLY
EL NUMERO UNO
1
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| THE SINGLE GREATEST FUCKING GAME EVER OF ALL TIME. |
Final Fantasy XV
Yeah, fuck the rules. I don't care. This game is the best game ever, and that's it. This year. Last year. 220 B.C. All time. Ever. (IT DOESN'T MATTER IF I PLAYED IT. BEST GAME EVER. PERIOD.)
Yeah, that about covers this here Top 10. As always, feel free to leave a comment agreeing, disagreeing, or whatever tickles yo' fancy.
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