2017 - What a year for gaming. So many great games came out this year it was really hard to decide what games to spend your time on. Even though I haven't been posting as much as I'd like, I did finish over 30 games this year so I've been pretty busy at least playing games.
Games I loved but didn't like the Sequels
- Shadow of War
- A game that actually added too much content which made the game very convoluted and it just couldn't keep my interest.
- Way too many Orc bosses to fight, they just keep showing up.
- Wolfenstein 2
- The story was excellent and a very fun ride but the combat didn't live up to the highs of the story.
- I had to lower the difficulty to easy just to make that part of the game enjoyable.
Game I thought was overlooked
- Prey
- A truly hidden gem.
- Exploring a vast space station was exhilarating and I loved all the detail they were able to cram into one location. So much to do and see with many secrets.
- They did misstep a bit with the constant combat that you had to partake in but overall I loved the experience and hope for a sequel.
Game that made me not want to Open doors
- Resident Evil 7
- What a great game and a fresh take on a series that had grown a bit stale.
- Hopefully the VR version will come to PC in January. Can't wait.....to not open doors again.
Game that made me prefer to use Headphones over my Sound System.
- Hellblade
- The sound was phenomenal and I think successfully conveyed what it feels like to have mental illness.
- With headphones you really believe people are right beside you whispering in your ear. A good sound system really can't replicate that as well.
Game I Spent the Most Time Playing
- Rocket League
- Over 1250 hours over 2 years. Wow that number is staggering.
Game I took the most Screenshots
- Horizon Zero Dawn
- So many beautiful scenes throughout the game.
- A true HDR Showcase.
Game I Played but Shouldn't Have
- SouthPark: The Fractured But Whole
- The subtitle pretty much sums up that argument
Game where I had a smile on my face the whole time
- Super Mario Oddysee
- Every level was a joy to play
- All the different characters/objects you could play as was staggering.
Game where I got lost in the world
- Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- The physics of the world really made the game stand out. Rolling down a hill after getting hit by an enemy.
- Constantly rewarded for exploring. Never went looking somewhere and came back empty handed.
Game that had the best DLC
- Witcher 3: Heart of Stone
- Great excuse to get back into the Witcher Universe
- A great story that kept me entertained the whole 12 hours.
Game I loved but had to refund it
- Cuphead
- Too hard.
- Please release an easier mode so I can enjoy the game.
Game I tried to love but just couldn't
- NieR:Automata
- Tried multiple times but just didn't click.
- The open world was just so boring and most of the combat just not fun.
Game I did the stupidest stuff in
- PlayerUnknowns: Battlgrounds
- Why why did I jump out of a moving jeep.
- Spend 20 minutes picking up guns and equipment then last 3 seconds in an actual gunfight.
Game that made me buy a Fightstick
- Injustice 2
- A great fighting game that is easy to get into
- Perfect single player mode that keeps encouraging you to play everyday.
Games that just won't go away
- Skyrim
- Can't believe I bought the Switch version
- Fallout 4
- New play through
- 50 mods and counting.
Games I played most with Friends
- Divinity Original Sin 2
- Didn't quite finish but put in over 30 hours.
- Good times.
- Rocket League
- Too many to count.
