So, December is officially here and we are wrapping up a strange year in gaming. Filled with delays, surprise hits, and genre defining releases, 2014 was a roller coaster year for gaming. I personally didn't do as much gaming as I would like to thanks to life but I did play a lot of games. I plan on doing a thorough write up of this post soon but for now, in no particular order:
Bravely Default: a very traditional JRPG, but a great experience nonetheless. Stream lined battles, nice water color visuals, and customizable difficulty make this the best handheld RPG I have played since the original Pokemon games.
Bayonetta 2: an eccentric action game that refuses to let you relax. Simply improves on everything from the original and then some. Funny, provocative, and a combo enthusiasts dream, Bayonetta 2 is an amazing action game.
Mario Kart 8: easily the best Mario Kart game yet for me. Amazing graphics, smooth online play, tight controls and fantastic music. THE game to own on the Wii U.
Super Smash Bros.: a treat to see some of my favorite mascots in HD. Lots of content, much more balanced than Brawl. An essential in any Wii U library and a love letter to the fans. The definitive iteration in this series.
inFamous: Second Son: the first game on PS4 to really wow me. Not the best story, and rather repetitive but great animations and draw distance make this a great action-platformer.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze: not the best 2D platformer but a great one nonetheless. Amazing music, a considerable challenge, and top notch level design helps this sequel outshine it's predecessor.
And there it is. What games did you like this year?
Bravely Default: a very traditional JRPG, but a great experience nonetheless. Stream lined battles, nice water color visuals, and customizable difficulty make this the best handheld RPG I have played since the original Pokemon games.
Bayonetta 2: an eccentric action game that refuses to let you relax. Simply improves on everything from the original and then some. Funny, provocative, and a combo enthusiasts dream, Bayonetta 2 is an amazing action game.
Mario Kart 8: easily the best Mario Kart game yet for me. Amazing graphics, smooth online play, tight controls and fantastic music. THE game to own on the Wii U.
Super Smash Bros.: a treat to see some of my favorite mascots in HD. Lots of content, much more balanced than Brawl. An essential in any Wii U library and a love letter to the fans. The definitive iteration in this series.
inFamous: Second Son: the first game on PS4 to really wow me. Not the best story, and rather repetitive but great animations and draw distance make this a great action-platformer.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze: not the best 2D platformer but a great one nonetheless. Amazing music, a considerable challenge, and top notch level design helps this sequel outshine it's predecessor.
And there it is. What games did you like this year?