Discussing your top games from the past five to ten years.
Discussing your top games from the past five to ten years.
Once passionate about gaming, I focused on a few select titles over the past five to ten years. I’m aiming to revisit the highlights I missed. Which game stands out as a must-play each year? I’ll skip any major AAA releases and suggest one per calendar year. What experiences defined your favorite games during that time?
Secure Destiny 2 before the 18th. The regular game is available for free. Witcher 3 offers great enjoyment.
The collection is extensive. Bioshock series, Dishonored lineup, Amnesia Dark Descent, Far Cry universe, Assassins Creed but mainly Origins and Odyssey post-Unity and Syndicate were challenging. Metro 2033, Mirror's Edge, Splinter Cell mostly Conviction and Blacklist. The Tomb Raider reboot from 2013, The Witcher 3—though I could keep talking about it—but really it's about discovering story-rich titles you can truly lose yourself in—I’ll mention just ONE game you definitely shouldn’t pick: Final Fantasy XV. It’s a massive letdown.
Witcher 2 & 3, Tomb Raider revival, Forza Horizon 3, Far Cry 3, Rocket League, Doom, Bioshock Infinite, Mark of the Ninja, Just Cause 2, Battlefield 3, Sims 4.
I'm also really into Planet Coaster if you're into that kind of thing.
Borderlands 1 and 2, Terraria Phantasy Star Online: Blue Burst (search "Ephinea Server"), GTA V, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Elder Scrolls Online, Stardew Valley, Forza 7, Forza Horizon 4, plus more. This is the content I’m sharing here.
Top picks include Portal/Portal 2, one of the greatest narratives and characters ever made. BioShock Infinite, Night Shift, and Witcher 3 stand out with rich stories and memorable moments. Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild offers a challenging portal experience and unique gameplay. For RPG fans, BioShock 1/2 delivers great atmosphere and solid mechanics, while Binding of Isaac shines with its creative design and power-ups. Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 or Planet Coaster provide retro-style fun without pixelated graphics. Smash Bros. Melee works well on GameCube emulators.
Realize each title impacted me at different points; none are perfect now, but they were the early highlights that remain with me. My top picks include: Bioshock 1 and Infinite (the ending was great), Far Cry 3 (start with 4 and up if you haven’t tried it yet), ES V:Skyrim (it worked well back in 2011), Battlefield 3 & 4 (for action fans), Bad Company 2 (fun multiplayer, cheap on Steam), Mark of the Ninja Assassin's Creed 2, Brotherhood, 3, 4, Unity, Odyssey (though it took time), Portal 2 (and 1 if you enjoy the story), The Witcher 3 (still worth a try), Tomb Raider 2013, and Mirror's Edge. Everyone suggests The Witcher 3—play your way!