2015 -- Favorites
Here are my top picks from the games I played in 2015. Like my other list, my criteria is simply what I remember liking the best.
Honorable mentions this year (not on my other list) include Valdis Story and ORAS.
List items
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There are few games I "100%" and even fewer I'm excited about when I do. Axiom Verge had the same kind of atmosphere, subtle storytelling and exploration as Super Metroid. It also had its own cool and unique gameplay mechanics.
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Aside from its solid campaign gameplay, incredibly well-balanced multiplayer and new (if thin) co-op missions, StarCraft II is also still an exciting game to watch.
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I played several great co-op games in 2015 and Card Hunter was my favorite overall. And the emotion! I could sense a little sadness in those man-eating trogs.
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Forced had a great mix of co-op focused combat and puzzle-solving with a little progression. The story was funny and kind of cheesy... "He's attacking you through me!"
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Downwell hits a sweet spot for me. It was challenging enough that it felt like an accomplishment to beat, but had an engaging difficulty curve. The randomness and variety also gave the gameplay a lot of legs.
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Sure, parts of the game were serviceable but I had a lot of fun playing it co-op.
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The Fall didn't have the best gameplay, but the story, storytelling and atmosphere were memorable.
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My first visit to Tyria in two or more years. I tried a few MMOs this year, but GW2 still scratches the itch better than others (probably since it isn't as involved).
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This entry is more for the "core" Shadowrun franchise, since I played all three this year. I'll give a slight nod to Hong Kong since I liked its characters and dialog the most.
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The Last of Us deserves its acclaim. Glad to have finally played this one.
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