Marvel’s Spider-Man

While some may be surprised to see Spidey on the short-list, most of the gaming world didn’t especially Marvel fans. Sony has been teasing players for ages about a Spider-Man exclusive game for the PS4 and this year saw its release to the masses. It sold well, and continues to sell as it’s a household name, but it’s not a shallow game either, as previous superhero titles in the past from Marvel tend to be. Firstly, it’s massive game world and scope, depth and story are all plus points. The combat performs incredibly well like to the beloved Batman games from Arkham. Even the progression systems are well thought out, making leveling up feel fun and rewarding. Simply put, the game deserves its nomination, but will it be enough to win?

God of War

Another outstanding PS4 exclusive in the running is God of War. A well known franchise already, Cory Barlog decided to shake things up in a big way with the latest installment. There were many changes from previous GoW games, like a new over the shoulder cam, changing Kratos’s weapons and even adding Kratos’s son Atreus as a combat companion. All in all, it paid off and God War was critically acclaimed by franchise fans and critics alike. Should it win the Game Awards 2018 Game of the Year? It will be close.

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey

Another year, another Assassin’s Creed game is up for an award. Odyssey does things that no other AC game in the past has done (see a trend here?). Players can now play as a male or female mercenary in a rich open world filled with story, lust and of course, gory combat. The biggest praise for AC Odyssey that we can give is that it’s by far the best one to date. On this gen’s graphics, the environment and world that the character operates in just comes to life, making the gameplay a lot more immersive than ever. There are some negatives as well, as more than the rest of the games on this list, it can be grindy as hell.

Red Dead Redemption 2

Word on the street says that Red Dead Redemption 2 has already won the GOTY 2018 award. Anybody arguing? Rockstar by all accounts, has yet again, time after time, delivered when it matters most. Simply put, Red Dead Redemption 2 is everything most of us would want or have wanted in a sequel. But they don’t just take an award for making something everybody wants. They had to improve and innovate, making the game bigger and better than ever before, which by Rockstar’s standards, sounded impossible. Yet, the world is larger. Every NPC in the game has a potential interaction. The storytelling is immense. You can play the game like a second life, being able to lose yourself in a world that traverses the fine line between a cowboy sim and an RPG sandbox game. It’s not perfect, but god damn it’s close.

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Red Dead Redemption 2

If you only have time and money for just the one game this year end, make it Red Dead Redemption 2. Developed by the creators of Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption, Red Dead Redemption 2 is an epic tale of life in America’s unforgiving heartland. The game’s vast and atmospheric world will also provide the foundation for a brand new online multiplayer experience. The hype that’s been surrounding this game is entirely justified. The open world gameplay has been improved and added upon from the first title, and the story is tantalizing from start to finish. Simply put, Rockstar has done it again. You will lose enormous amounts of hours in this game, but it will be worth it.

BATTLETECH

For turn-based strategy game lovers, look no further than BATTLETECH for this year’s GOTY in the genre. The year is 3025 and the  galaxy is trapped in a cycle of perpetual war, fought by noble houses with enormous, mechanized combat vehicles called BattleMechs. Take command of your own mercenary outfit of ‘Mechs and the MechWarriors that pilot them, struggling to stay afloat as you find yourself drawn into a brutal interstellar civil war. Upgrade your star-faring base of operations, negotiate mercenary contracts with feudal lords, repair and maintain your stable of aging BattleMechs, and execute devastating combat tactics to defeat your enemies on the battlefield. There’s a ton of replay value, nail-biting strategic decision making and coffee going cold sessions to be had here. We’ve not had this much fun since XCOM 2.

Darksiders III

THQ Nordic is on a roll, and it’s latest release Darksiders III proves it. Released for all platforms including the Nintendo Switch, this RPG hack and slash adventure will engross you from start to end. You return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most unpredictable and enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must succeed where many have failed – to bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth. Darksiders III is the long-anticipated, third chapter in the critically-acclaimed Darksiders franchise. While there are issues at launch such as combat balance and dull map areas, the game is incredibly fun with the exploration and character growth in between.

Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu and Evee

Don’t lie, you were excited for this release in 2018. Pokemon has been our childhood growing up, and Pokemon Let’s Go is an amazing re-incarnation in full 3D of the Kanto world and the Pokemon that we’ve come to love over the years. The gameplay while simplified, is incredibly addictive thanks to Nintendo borrowing a few features from Niantic’s Pokemon Go, like the motion controls to catch Pokemon out in the wild. Besides that, the graphics are nice, and being able to play with a friend or family member in a couch co-op session is a big bonus. Also, players can transfer their Pokemon from Go over to the Nintendo Switch, which makes all that work in 2016 worth it eh. Hands down one of the best games of 2018 for casual adventure gamers.

Battlefield V

For the record, Call of Duty could have easily replaced BFV on this best games of 2018 list, that’s how close the two games are in terms of what they offered their own fan base. But we’re giving the nod to Battlefield V for a couple of reasons. Firstly, they’ve learned their lesson from Star Wars Battlefront II and the entire micro-transaction drama. No such nonsense exist in Battlefield V. Credit is given where it is due, and secondly, their bold decision to feature an unorthodox profile of untold War Stories featuring women and people of color in the game paid off. There was so much whining going on before release and people don’t even know what they’re talking about. In World War II, courage came from everyone, and the game’s short single player story-driven missions highlights that. The 64 player Conquest mode is a beauty to behold, with squad play still performing well and the fact that it is World War II makes it even sweeter – from the sounds of MP40’s firing, to driving your own Tiger Tank, and hearing Germans yell – it’s pretty damn authentic, and that’s important.

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