- #Top 10 best games of 2017 full#
- #Top 10 best games of 2017 series#
- #Top 10 best games of 2017 simulator#
They'll still be talking about how gorgeous it is, how smart and funny its main character is, how it succeeded commercially in the shadow of a new Nintendo console and a new "Legend of Zelda" game. Combine that with conditions that change with the weather and time of day and players have the most compelling racing games of the year.In 10 years, people will still be talking about innovative things that "Horizon Zero Dawn" does. The ultra-high resolution images and rich high-dynamic range colors pop. “ Forza Motorsport 7“: Turn 10 Studios’ racing game is one of the best reasons to own a Xbox One X and 4K television. Add those elements to the setting of ancient Egypt and “Origins” is a win for fans.ġ0. The move paid off as “Origins” breathes new life into a flagging franchise by mixing in a new combat system along with stronger RPG elements. “ Assassin’s Creed Origins”: After releasing sequels at a torrid clip, Ubisoft gave developers extra time to work on this chapter. It’s a plot that will resonate amid this year’s turmoil.ĩ. Blazkowicz, who helps lead a resistance during the 1960s. Set in an alternate history where the Nazis win World War II and control the United States, players return as B.J. “ Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus”: When MachineGames started developing the sequel to their “Wolfenstein” series, they had no idea they would be creating the most politically charged game of 2017. The change in tone and the first-person perspective make this a delightfully unpredictable scarefest.Ĩ. As Ethan Winters, players head to a dilapidated Louisiana estate only to find it inhabited by psychopaths and monsters. “ Resident Evil 7: Biohazard”: At first glance, this entry to the survival-horror mainstay seems to have no connection to the franchise. The fast pace, combo-heavy combat system and deep customization makes this a rewarding title to master.ħ. The unusual collaboration between Ubisoft and Nintendo yielded one of the best strategy games in ages.
#Top 10 best games of 2017 full#
“ Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle”: In a year full of surprises, this one was the most pleasant. It’s also one that will continue to grow over the next few months.Ħ. A strong story campaign and solid post-launch content has made this one of the better online games. “ Destiny 2”: Bungie has learned from the mistakes of the original and released a more polished entry to its first-person shooter.
#Top 10 best games of 2017 simulator#
Part social simulator like “The Sims” and part turn-based adventure in the vein of old-school “Final Fantasy,” “Persona 5” mixes two genres and shows that it’s more than the sum of its parts.ĥ. Like other “Persona” titles, players have to balance public life as high school student with a secret one as the leader of a vigilante group called the Phantom Thieves.
#Top 10 best games of 2017 series#
“ Persona 5”: The success of the Japanese role-playing game shows this cult series has gone mainstream. This post-apocalyptic adventure where animal-like robots roam the earth with primitive humans is the best original project this year.Ĥ. The Dutch developer had the technical chops to make beautiful games, but never had the right franchise. “ Horizon Zero Dawn”: For years, fans could see the potential in Guerrilla Games. It creates opportunities for fresh level design and exploration in a title reminiscent of “Super Mario 64.”ģ.
When a new character named Cappy teams up with Mario, the duo opens up a slew of possibilities as the two can now take over enemies and objects.
This entry puts the developers’ indomitable imagination on display. “ Super Mario Odyssey”: A new adventure with Nintendo’s iconic hero bookends a resurgent year for the company. “Wild” retains the puzzle elements that fans love, but producer Eiji Aonuma and his team weaves them through a massive world and a soulful adventure.Ģ. “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild”: Nintendo’s flagship series needed an overhaul, and it got one with the best chapter in the franchise since “Ocarina of Time.” Taking inspiration from its past and learning from the open-world games of the present, “Breath of the Wild” throws players in a Hyrule that’s as immersive and rich as any game out there.