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Game of the Year 2021

Hello there and once again welcome to my game of the year list. Unfortunately I've also been really busy at work so I haven't had as much time to play games as I've wanted to. There are some games I just left by the wayside or never got into despite being interested. Outriders, Riders Republic, Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World Evolution 2 are among those. Who knows, if I have had time they might have made it. Especially Guardians of the Galaxy, something tells me I will really enjoy that game once I return to it. Luckily 2022 seems to start off very quietly. As far as I can see, the only big release in January is Rainbow Six Extraction. Hopefully work will also be less crazy and then I'll catch up on the games I've missed out on.

I have managed to find ten games I found worth putting on the list. Again, these are not necessarily the best games of the year. These are the ten best games of the year that I've managed to play enough to have a worthwhile opinion on them.

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  • This really surprised me. Halo 5 wasn't bad, but at the same time it didn't really do anything for me. It was ok, but I felt like I had played it before. It mostly felt like a game that existed because Microsoft felt like it needed to have a new Halo game on Xbox One.

    In general 343 Studios has had a tough time getting out of Bungie's shadow. This is finally their time to shine and they've made a Halo game they can truly say is their take on the franchise.

    While it's pretty much still Halo as we know it, there's just some freshness to it. It feels amazing to play, the single player campaign is wonderful and the multiplayer is just pure fun. It's a shame there's no co-op campaign at launch, but luckily it's fantastic to play alone. It's amazing what a little open world inspiration can do, but it breathes new life into the game. It's hard to explain, you really need to sit down and play it. I really feared the worst, but this shows delaying game can be the right decision even if it hurts.

  • It's kinda amazing how Capcom have turned the Resident Evil series around. I have to admit that after Resi 6, I really didn't think I would ever play a new Resident Evil game again. Just like it's predecessor, Village has found that fine balance between action and horror that seems to be what fans want. Yeah, the story gets a little crazy but this is still a fun time to play through. Continuing with the first person perspective from Resident Evil 7, the game feels like a incremental improvement. Which is absolutely fine, this game is more than worth it's price of admission.

    The different bosses are interesting and the small village certainly has a creepy atmosphere over it. If you enjoyed Resi 7, this is a no brainer. If not, I would probably say play that one first, just to get the full story.

  • There's not much to say about this game, except that it's just damn good craftsmanship. There's not anything revolutionary about it, but it's just pure entertainment. It looks amazing, the rift feature is great and it feels good to control.

    There's nothing particular part of the game that isn't well-made. At it's core though it's still the same 3D action-platformer like it was on PS2. Which isn't bad because it's obviously a solid foundation to build a game on. If you have a PS5 you should absolutely give this game a go.

  • I didn't expect to see another 2D Metroid, and certainly not a sequel. At best I thought we might get a Super Metroid remake, a'la Samus Returns (which would also be amazing), but nope. Nintendo gave us a brand new 2D Metroid game and it is great.

    It's pretty much business as usual. Explore and find upgrades so you can backtrack and open new paths. They have added a new element though, in the form of the deadly E.M.M.I. robots. They can be a little frustrating, but whenever you beat one you feel amazing. The atmosphere is on point, both visually and sound wise, and there's no problem controlling Samus.

    Has this made me forget about Metroid Prime 4? Nah, not quite. I still hope we'll see Prime 4 eventually, but until then this should do for Metroid fans.

  • Ratchet & Clank isn't the only great 3D action/platform/adventure game of the year. Kena came along like a breath of fresh air. If you haven't given Kena a chance, you really should. It's well-made, has a fantastic visual style and interesting world to explore.

  • IO manages to close out it's modern Hitman-trilogy in style. While the game is basically just more of the same, that's not a bad thing. These Hitman games are all about the maps and the oppurtunities they present to you. There's some great levels here, and there's some very creative ways to murder people. You can also just go in guns blazing and hope for the best.

    It's also great that once again you're able to play the levels from the previous games with Hitman III's tool set. A great game to play no matter the platform, but there's also no denying that it was also great timing to release this on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in January.

    While I still think this a great game, I'm also happy that IO will take a break from Hitman. I'm very intrigued to see what their upcoming 007 game is all about, and then further out in the future I'll be ready for new adventures with Agent 47.

  • Ah, the surprise of the year. This is a great example of one way story telling can be done in a video game. You never see any humans, or get any text. All you have is the different things our "main character" choose to bring along every time she moves.

    It is pretty much a puzzle game, where you figure out where to put different things in a room. You start off in a childrens room and have to place toys, book and school stuff in the appropriate places. Then as you move through the years, you see the things she keeps, what she adds and where she is in her life. It's wierdly moving (no pun intended) and at the same time the puzzle element is wierdly zen. You also learn new things. Especially as a man, having to think about where to place female hygiene products.

    I highly recommend anyone to check it out, especially if you Xbox Game Pass.

  • There's not much to say about this one honestly. Yes, it's more Forza Horizon but surprisingly it's still extremely fun to play. Mexico is a good setting, and somehow the developers somehow make it fun to return to the festival yet again. It just feels great to play, and it doesn't help that it looks amazing as well. I have only played it on a Series X and Series S, but it's plays like a dream there. Hopefully the Xbox One versions holds up, but I haven't seen those for myself.

  • The first half of 2021 wasn't too bad for PS5 owners. Returnal was another exclusive game that's worth picking up, if you were lucky enough to get a console. Returnal is pure video game fun. Yes there is a story, but this is more like a arcade twin stick shooter mixed with rogue like elements.

    Yes, you die and you lose your the items you collected. Your skills and XP is saved though, and for each run you learn more about what's going on. The controls are smooth and the Dualsense is being used well by the game. It's not for everyone as the runs can be a bit long, and it hurts if you have to quit during a good one. Any PS5-owner should at least try it out though or wait for a really good sale.

  • I hate to put football games on my top 10 list because honestly, what are they offering that hasn't done before? FIFA 22 though is one of the more important entries in the series, as it's introducing a new engine. This is creating the foundation for the FIFA games for the rest of this console generation, and EA is off to a good start.

    Sure it's not perfect but that's what the coming years will change. FIFA 23 and 24 will be better versions (hopefully) of this, and the core feel of the game is great. Sure, the AI has a tendency to get a few to many red cards for wierdly aggressive tackles out of nowhere. Yeah, there will be high scoring games. It just doesn't take away from FIFA 22 that I really enjoy playing it and I'll be continuing to do so through 2022 until FIFA 23 arrives in October.
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