Favourite 2017 Games
2017 was also an amazing year for games! There were so many great experiences released this year, no matter what type you might prefer. It also saw the release of the Nintendo Switch, which is quickly approaching one of my favourite pieces of hardware.
Here's a list of my favourite release this year:
Runner-ups:
- Steamworld Dig 2 - A more well-rounded and fleshed out follow-up to what was already a charming, wonderful game
- Enter the Gungeon - Newly released on Switch, I’m still too early to tell how long it stays with me but definitely hits the ‘just one more run’ feeling
- What Remains of Edith Finch - A beautiful, thoughtful story about a family, thought to be cursed. The imagination in the visuals and vignettes for the characters is incredible and it had a few moments which will remain with me for a long time.
- Mario+Rabbids: Kingdom Battle - This surprised everyone with how good it actually was (even if you hate Rabbids). Unfortunately it loses steam by the end and the sections in-between combat were generally a drag.
- Has-Been Heroes - In a similar vein to Enter the Gungeon, the challenge and the strategy required to win battles feels very satisfying. It’s art style and generally low-budget feel did detract from my fondness for it though
- Fire Emblem Heroes - I might have actually played this more than any other game this year, however despite being a great mix of approachability and in-depth mechanics, it’s still a gacha mobile game targeted at pulling money out of players through fan-service waifus.