Looking back, I am surprised at how many games I was able to play and complete this year, and also how many of them were actually great. Sure, it’s easy to pick holes in even the best of them, but 2017 was truly one of the best years in Video Game history. I tried to trim list list down to 10, but I just couldn’t bring myself to cut down on the games I had an absolute blast with. Even after removing games like Cryptark, Sniper Elite 4 and Endless Space 2 (which I am managing to subtly sneak in by mentioning them here), the list just wouldn’t go below 25. So I played around with the list, bunched games together and threw some in the honorable mentions. Screw it, these are great games, they need to be on this list. Play them, if you haven’t already! Yakuza Zero Come f...
With so many great video game releases this year, there’s no way that any one person could have kept track of them all, let alone play them. Lucky for you, the hive mind here at Gaming Central have been able to dig through most of the good video games that came out this year, and put together a list. So here are the top 50 awesome games you probably missed in 2017. Elex (Please Play This Game) ELEX is a handcrafted action role-playing experience from the award-winning creators of the Gothic series, set in a brand new post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy universe that puts players into a huge seamless game world full of original characters, mutated creatures, deep moral choices and powerful action. Nidhogg 2 (The Real Game Of The Year 2017) The rules are simple. Reach the other side and k...
So, you love playing video games, and would love to have your girlfriend/boyfriend as Player 2 along your side. Well, here are our top 50 picks of games to get your girlfriend/boyfriend into gaming. Also, everyone has their own tastes and preferences, especially if they’re new to games and not too familiar with the controls. However, do not underestimate anyone’s capacity to take quickly to new concepts in games. A lot of these games on the list have been taken from personal experience of mine and people I know. Go easy, and have fun! Hopefully no controllers get thrown around. Also, this is the first part of a five part list, so be sure to check back for more. Journey Journey is pretty much a no-brainer. It’s easy to control, and immediately catches the eye. The music, a...
August has been a month of a lot of great games but what games really stood out from the plethora of the ones released? Well, let’s find out: Tacoma Tacoma is a sci-fi narrative adventure from the creators of Gone Home. Set aboard a high-tech space station in the year 2088, explore every detail of how the station’s crew lived and worked, finding the clues that add up to a gripping story of trust, fear, and resolve in the face of disaster. LawBreakers In LawBreakers, mobility makes you stronger. As their debut title, Boss Key Productions crafted a fast, fun and fluid multiplayer FPS for gamers who are ready for evolved gravity-defying combat unlike anything else. Nidhogg 2 The rules are simple. Reach the other side and kill anyone that stands in your way. Deftly parry and rend their t...
Make way for Indie games, these might be small budget games and developed by small developers but believe me these games have a packing punch that might some of the big developers a run for their money. These are the upcoming Indie games to checkout in August. Absolver In the ruins of the fallen Adal Empire, you awaken with a mysterious mask on your face, and faint recollections of an esoteric ceremony. Freeing you from hunger, thirst, and even death, the mask is the creation of the Guides, the rulers of these lands, who have placed you here to determine whether you are worthy of becoming part of the elite corps of Absolvers. As you wander these forsaken lands, encountering other Prospects like you, you will learn new combat styles, acquire weapons, gear and armor, and build a team of warr...
It’s been a good year for Video Games, and regardless of which genre you like, you’ll find more than plenty to keep you occupied. Here are the top 17 fighting games, both released and upcoming, that you should be playing in 2017. Tekken 7 Discover the epic conclusion of the Mishima clan and unravel the reasons behind each step of their ceaseless fight. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, TEKKEN 7 features stunning story-driven cinematic battles and intense duels that can be enjoyed with friends and rivals alike through innovative fight mechanics. Injustice 2 Power up and build the ultimate version of your favourite DC legends in INJUSTICE 2. Picking up where Injustice left off, Batman struggles against Superman’s regime, as a new threat appears that will put Earth’s very ex...