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Biggest gaming surprise of the year so far
- Thread starter giallo
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Wasteland 3, I was not a fan of 2, it was clunky, dated, and wasted its story. 3 came out and totally succeeds everywhere 2 failed, it's actually enjoyable to play, the story is really good, and the game reacts extremely well to your choices.
The Wonderful 101's Kickstarter. One of my favourite games ever, but a massive bomb, and not in my wildest dreams did I dare to expect anything more than maybe a digital Switch port. Then all of a sudden it's on Kickstarter, it's smashing the target, PS4 confirmed, PC confirmed, DLC confirmed. I played 60 hours of The Wonderful 101 on PC this year. It's a dream come true.
If Tony Hawk doesn't fall at the final hurdle, it'll be Tony Hawk.
THPS5 wasn't that long ago. Thank you Crash fans for showing Activision that good remasters can sell gangbusters.
THPS5 wasn't that long ago. Thank you Crash fans for showing Activision that good remasters can sell gangbusters.
TLOU2
I won't lie, I had about a dozen predictions and I thought that the sequel could not reach the same heights as its predecessor. I was very wrong, this game is just insane in all aspects of single player gaming. I want more.
Also the PS5 design was...
I won't lie, I had about a dozen predictions and I thought that the sequel could not reach the same heights as its predecessor. I was very wrong, this game is just insane in all aspects of single player gaming. I want more.
Also the PS5 design was...
Eiyuu kickstarter from Suikoden staff.
Damn...I'm sold. This game is super cheap on Steam.Nexomon: Extinction
I had never heard of this game until 2 weeks ago, but I'm loving it so far. It's definitely a Pokemon clone, but it does enough things differently to still have it's own identity, most notably not really locking you out of any areas, at least now that I've seen so far. I actively encourages you to get out, catch things, and explore. It also has a neat system where "tamers" will rebattle you every 15 minutes or so instead of being one and done. It has some gorgeous art too.
Yep. Maybe it's because it doesn't have combat, but it got me into a battle royale game.Out of nowhere, fun as fuck and ''for free''.
Animal Crossing being the biggest game on the planet. Danny Trejo showing up on a Animal Crossing Talk Show? Political Signs of the Presidential Election in game?
Never saw it coming.
Never saw it coming.
Oh man, saw the title and come to post about Huntdown and you already it stated why it's a gem! Glad it's getting more love!
Easily best indie game this year in my books. The game is also very tough but very fair with checkpoints so if you die it's not a long hime back but straight into the action close to were you died
I know it's a AAA title, but honestly for me it's been Call of Duty Warzone. I've never been the biggest fan of the franchise, I used to only buy the Black Ops series but I bailed out after the horrendous Black Ops III. Well, it's basically the only title that I've been playing constantly since April. I've got 200 hours in it with no end in sight soon and I am all in.
Nexomon: Extinction
I had never heard of this game until 2 weeks ago, but I'm loving it so far. It's definitely a Pokemon clone, but it does enough things differently to still have it's own identity, most notably not really locking you out of any areas, at least now that I've seen so far. I actively encourages you to get out, catch things, and explore. It also has a neat system where "tamers" will rebattle you every 15 minutes or so instead of being one and done. It has some gorgeous art too.
Absolutely this for me too! You sum it up beautifully but a wonderful game. 😊
To me it's Spiritfarer
I'm not much into indies. I like them, but they are never GOTY material to me.
But this game, man. It has heart, it's gorgeous, characters are great, the gameplay loop is awesome, the soundtrack is ace
I haven't finished it yet, but it's really really good. A stand out in a year full of amazing games.
I'm not much into indies. I like them, but they are never GOTY material to me.
But this game, man. It has heart, it's gorgeous, characters are great, the gameplay loop is awesome, the soundtrack is ace
I haven't finished it yet, but it's really really good. A stand out in a year full of amazing games.
I'd say Wasteland 3 or Persona 4 Golden dropping on Steam.
Damn, thanks for the heads up. This looks great.
Damn, thanks for the heads up. This looks great.
i'll have to agree with Huntdown. It's an INCREDIBLE game that came out of nowhere (as in: sudden release date) and it's SO polished.
runner ups:
Spiritfarer and Fall Guys
runner ups:
Spiritfarer and Fall Guys
I didn't have much hype for FF7R, but after playing it I was surprised by a number of things. It's quality is way higher than I would have guessed.
Fall Guys
Mortal Shell
Wallachia: Reign of Dracula
Kunai
Panzer Paladin
Streets of Rage 4
Huntdown
Maneater
Mortal Shell
Wallachia: Reign of Dracula
Kunai
Panzer Paladin
Streets of Rage 4
Huntdown
Maneater
Yeah Nexomon: Extinction will definitely be up there if it keeps this up, loving the games humor so far and actually had mons die in battle which I genuinely can't remember happening in Pokemon Sword at all, certainly not in the first hour or so.
- Final Fantasy XIV 5.3 Story
- Persona 4 on PC
- Playstation 5 Design
- That we have September and still no price on either console
- Pre-order reservations without a price
- Fall Guys
Gonna have to agree with this one.
I knew FF7R was gonna be great when I played the E3 demo last year; Monster Train came out of nowhere and hooked me for months (and I'm still playing it) and will definitely be in my GOTY Top 3.
Desperados 3. I had no idea they were making a sequel and it immediately made it into my top list for this generation.
For me it was to be Wasteland 3. I didn't enjoy W2 much but W3 right now is my GOTY. I'm close to 30hrs and I just cant put it down.
I was very surprised that FF7r was as good as it was, and for just part 1. I was really expecting to not like it up until they released that demo. Then I started getting excited and loved it.
I'd say Coffee Talk, which is a great out of nowhere indie VN game that has a banging soundtrack and overall amazing vibe
CrossCode. tony Hawk remakes, and TLOU2 plot have been great surprises for me too
CrossCode. tony Hawk remakes, and TLOU2 plot have been great surprises for me too
Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 not only being a thing but being announced and released at the same time all over the world is something I never thought I'd see happen.
Death Stranding being the third-best AAA game released this generation behind Breath of the Wild and Bloodborne, and the second best game Kojima has produced after MGS V.
What a fucking masterpiece.
What a fucking masterpiece.
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It was pure stupid fun. I hope we get sequels.
It was pure stupid fun. I hope we get sequels.
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I like these choices but I may be biased ;) seriously though , thanks for the love and support :)
