In a world with sequels running amuck, it’s easy to forget about all the new Intellectual Properties that popped up over this generation.Ghost of Tsushimais one of the last major IPs for current consoles so it’s the perfect time to look at the best new games of this generation.
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There are several honorable mentions likeFortnite,Titanfall,Hellblade, andHorizon Zero Dawn.While all of these had a major impact on the games industry and some of them garnered a sequel, the Metacritic conglomeration did not rank them high enough. Several indies made the list due to the reliance of Triple-A games on sequels and franchises.
10Into The Breach: 90, User Score 7.7
Into The Breachis a tacticalturn-basedstrategy game set on an eight by eight grid. The main goal is to stop giant monsters from destroying a city by using three mechs.
A careful plan and strategy are necessary for success. The clever design comes from Indie developers Subset Games who also made FTL, another strategy based combat game.
9Astro Bot Rescue Mission: 90, User Score 8.9
A PlayStationVRtutorial quickly turned into one of the best experiences for Sony’s headset. The player is the camera for a planet wandering platforming game.
They have to look around to find the right path forward and secrets in the world. It works surprisingly well for the technology and makes Astro Bot a platformer like no other.
Dead Cellsis an action-heavyplatformerwhere the player works through twelve difficult, procedurally generated levels. The key is to gather enough upgrades and items to survive each level. That means dying and dying a lot.
That is until the player is powerful enough to slaughter any enemy in their path. The levels and placement of enemy change with every run keeping players on their toes the whole time.
7Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice- 91, User Score 8.0
From Software followed the Souls formula for their newest IP. A shinobi’s quest for revenge takes him on a difficult path of blood and stabbing. The combat is as difficult and rewarding as other From Software games, which is what elevated Sekiro to game of the year status.
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The game was criticized by some for being too difficult without any settings to make it easier. For a majority of people though, the difficulty is the best part of the game.
6Disco Elysium: 91, User Score 8.4
Disco Elysiumis one of the best games of this generation that never got the limelight it deserved. The PC exclusiverole-playinggame follows a disgruntled detective who is tasked with solving a murder in a town recovering from war.
The text-based adventure has the player arguing with several voices inside the detective’s head, which can lead to a series of different narrative outcomes.
5What Remains Of Edith Finch: 92, User Score 7.2
The player, the last Finch alive, walks through a forest and finds a house with several rooms rising into the sky. The inhabitants of that house were cursed and the player explores each of their deaths. Every family member brings a different type of gameplay, which correlates to their personality or situation.
One sequence has players working in a fish factory while another has the player flying a kite. These may seem mundane but they each tell a compelling, emotional story.
4Bloodborne: 92, User Score 8.9
From Software had an excellent generation with the release of two hugely successful games.Bloodbornesold 1 million units in three weeks, according to game producerMasaaki Yamagiwa.
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It takes the Dark Souls formula to the gothic city of Yharnam where a Hunter must face off against a variety of difficult enemies and enormousbosses. The game creates a Halloween horror-filled atmosphere that mixes nicely with the intense gameplay.
3Undertale: 93, User Score 8.0
Undertalefollows a child that falls underground and his attempt to get back to the surface. It’s an RPG where the player has the opportunity to avoid conflict entirely and has a wide array of player choice. It focuses on smart combat and meaningful storytelling.
Thisindiegame quickly raised in popularity and became one of the most beloved and talked about games in 2015.
2Beat Saber: 93, User Score 8.1
Beat Saberis one of the best experiences invirtual reality. It’s a rhythm game where players cut through boxes to a beat as they fly directly at you. It can be calming on easy and intense on expert plus.Beat Saberis a great way to have fun, get some exercise, and show off to your friends.
The game is simple but addicting making it one of the best games of this generation. The only downside is looking stupid while playing even though you feel so cool.
1Inside: 93, User Score 8.3
The gameLimbowas a dark, platforming experience from Playdead that receivedcritical acclaim. The developers hit success again with their gameInside,which follows a boy exploring a strange and dark world. It’s a puzzle platformer featuring mind control and human experiments.
It’s a dark and weirdly beautiful world that will keep gamers captivated to its end.
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