Games that exceeded my expectations.
Placed in order of how much they exceeded my expectations
Higher = Greatly exceeded, Lower = Slightly exceeded
Just because one game is higher then another doesn't mean I like it better, just that in this context it exceeded my expectations more then the others.
Probably the best new tactical multiplayer game of the generation.
One of the best "new" Japanese franchises. And one of the best prequels.
Probably the best survival horror game of the generation.
One of the most influential RPGs of the generation.
One of the best re-imaginings since Resident evil 4.
A gothic adventure with a healthy serving of cosmic horror. Probably my favorite Souls like game.
Endless creativity and charm.
One of the PlayStation's best new IP's
Surprise spiritual successor to The Witcher 3.
Great single player and multiplayer in one package.
Best pirate game ever.
Best Racing Sim I ever played. Also one of the most elegant games.
A game that's going to keep you thinking about it long before it's over.
One of my favorite early gen racing games.
A horror multiplayer game. Something I didn't know I wanted.
After Lords of the Fallen this was a big upgrade.
Ghost War saved it.
One of the best new team based multiplayer games of the generation.
A solid realistic take on medieval RPG's
One of the best new CRPG's I played.
One of my favorite new indie series with one of my favorite art-styles.
Best flying game I ever played
One of the best and coolest looking anime fighters.
MonHun transitioned back to home consoles like a star.
Closest thing to a next gen System shock/Bioshock
A powerful contender to From software's souls like games.
One of the better Lord of the Rings inspired games.
One of my favorite open world zombie games. Quite underrated too.
Innovative new melee multiplayer game.
One of Remedy's best games in years.
Closest thing to a new Half-life 2 this gen.
A cult classic turned mainstream success.
One of the best new vampire games of the generation.
This generation's "Journey". A powerful, moving experience.
A great new CRPG.
Solid single player but I was surprised how much I digged the multiplayer as well. Also the return of a classic.
Made me more interested in art, paintings and even history
More enjoyable then what I had expected. Gave me some good chuckles.
Games as interactive movies, done right.
Games as interactive movies, done right.
Great turned based adventure.
One of the more fun open world games.
Became one of my favorites in the series after all the DLC dropped.
Resident Evil is back !
My personal favorite game in the series. I feel like they nailed the setting.
Was nice to see the series back on track.
Game made a complete 180 from when it launched, it's now one of the best Star Wars games I played.
Liked the futuristic setting and the exo movement. Felt like the first CoD in a long time to change up the formula.
Lot's of split-screen and multiplayer offerings. Also had some bold changes and additions at the time.
Really good single player. Didn't deserve all those dislikes for the reveal trailer.
Blackout is legit one of the better Battle Royales I played. Heist is pretty great as well, and in general the game has a wealth of solid multiplayer content.
Lovely world, characters and powers.
Anime Bloodborn with feels.
The one I played and enjoyed the most since the very first one.
Neat spiritual successor to Gothic.
Favorite NFS in a long time. Great cop chases.
The best game from this studio and an almost old Bioware quality title.
Better then it had any right to be.
Weird but fascinating game
Once again, I love Arc System work's worlds and characters. Another fine Anime fighter.
A great minecraft alternative.
A horror multiplayer game and a movie based game that's ok ? Nice
Pretty fun mashup.
A more fun then expected final fantasy mashup.
