This gen has been really awesome so far. Has any game really captured you this gen?

Some may say this gen is lackluster but to me, I been very satisfied how things have turn out. There's been some good and amazing games no doubt, but has there been one, two, or more single title that's captured you? Like a game that's just pulled you in and you can't stop playing it? For me, it's been:

1. Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (PC
2. Rise of the Tomb Raider (PC
3. Overwatch (PC
4. Super Mario: Odyssey (Switch
5. Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch
6. Bloodborne (PS4
7. Doom 2016 (PC
8. Horizon: Zero Dawn (PS4
9. The Last of Us: Remastered (PS4
10. No Man's Sky (PS4
11. Street Fighter V (PC/PS4
12. Killer Instinct (PC

So far, the games I listed have kept me coming back for more and more despite I have repeatedly finish those games, it's keeping me from playing anything newer or so it may seem. Let's hope next-gen has something good as far as gaming goes.

I haven't replayed a game that I have finished ... games now aren't worth a second playthrough anymore. There is nothing to unlock and so many games are all about reaction that once you have seen them ... well ... there is nothing else worth it.

But I did like Horizon Zero Dawn, Bloodborne, Persona 5, DOOM, Mario Odyssey, Zelda Breath Of The Wild and Zero Escape trilogy ( 999, Virtue Last Reward and Zero Time Dilemma ). But still I haven't replayed any of those game once I saw the ending or collect the platinum ... there is nothing else to do or to unlock so ... kinda shit to me.

Forza Horizon 3

Far Cry 5

Loads. Last gen, I was mostly buying shooters because they were the first consoles that could do them any justice, buy my library is much wider this gen. In no particular order, I've loved bf 1, BF4, Ori, HZD, last of us, pubg, Cuphead, rainbow 6 siege, sea of thieves (it's fun!), Beach buggy racing, Forza 7, fallout 4, tomb raider, Titanfall 1 and 2, sunset overdrive and elite. Also love the apps, I use Kodi and enjoy 9000 channels of goodness via IPTV.

Spending way more time on it than last gen. Hate the constant updates though.

Yeah, I’ve been having a great time with a lot of games this gen. Some that have really hooked me were:

Xbox One games:

- Halo 5

- Gears of War 4

- Forza Horizon 3

- Forza Motorsport 7

- Resident Evil 7

- The Witcher 3

- Titanfall 2

- Call of Duty: Black Ops III

- Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare

- Final Fantasy XV

- Monster Hunter World

Wii U/Switch:

- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

- Super Mario Odyssey

- Xenoblade Chronicles X

- Xenoblade Chronicles 2

- Bayonetta 2

- Super Smash Bros for Wii U

- Hyrule Warriors

The only game that's really got me engrossed since the beginning of the generation is Far Cry 4 which I'm playing currently. But considering how much I enjoyed Far Cry 3 and Blood Dragon this comes at no surprise. I just wasn't expecting 42 hours of play time and still not being finished. Far Cry 3 first time through was about 30 (and I went through it twice more after that at various times), and that was with everything. The game is telling me I'm about 60% complete and I still have a crap ton of mini-side quests to do and stuff to find.

The Far Cry games are the only ones I really like to get 100% in and I have no idea why. Either way, I've already got Primal ready to go for when I decide I'm done with 4, and will be highly contemplating getting 5 after I'm done with Primal. The "new" style Far Cry is definitely one of my favourite franchises in recent years.

Owlboy- Best Metroidvania game in recent years, from its tight gameplay to interesting concepts I can't find much to fault. Every area has a purpose and it's an indie treasure I would gladly recommend for years to come.

D00M IV- What really needs to be stated? A First Person Shooter that remembers what good level design is and also includes meaty/ twitchy shoot-outs. Both of which D00M III failed to deliver. Bravo id for getting out mediocrity.

Dark Souls III- It does some things better, and fewer things worse than previous game in the series. Many have to really nit-pick the flaws because overall it's the most well rounded in the series. And plays better than every other Souls game.

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze- while everyone jumps on the zeitgeist that was Odessey and Breath of the Wild. Donkey Kongs WiiU game is, in my view, the crown jewel of Nintendo. With a Switch version coming I recommend Switch owners go for this delightful unappreciated platformer.

The Evil Within (both games)- I like Survival Horror (too much), not so much Stealth Horror, these games are generally what fans wanted after Resident Evil 4. And in my opinion succeeded even with the first games technical issues. And it shows with them not exactly being AAA budget games, but think the experiences satisfy a fanbase left to rot last generation of gaming.

Tearaway- Doesn't matter to me if you play the Vita or PS4 version. This is a very clever platformer that handles its mechanics very well in a world designed around each tool.

Divinty: Original Sin II- I've admittedly gotten addicted to this game during Christmas period. And it's the game I expected all these Bioware games to handle like based upon fan praise. DivintyII is a RPG/ turn based/ Dungeons and Dragons simulator. And one I recommend all serious P.C. Gamers give a try if you like fantasy settings.

Monster Hunter World- So, I'm conflicted. . Because I want to recommend 4G (still my favorite MH game) however the 3DS is not "this gen". and that really dims the light in the latest Monster Hunter games favor. And that's no disrespect to World. It is, mechanically the best MH game. It just lacks content (time will fix that burden) and has some annoying streamlined features, currently not patched to fit late-game Hunters, that want to remove that tedium.

One note that I will continue with Monster Hunter is, try it. If you have three friends to join you. That makes the game even better. Whether you're playing 4G or World. Skip the X series unless you hate yourself.

@davillain- said:

6. Bloodborne (PS4

It's your opinion and all but have to comment on this_

Coming from someone who beat NG Bloodborne on its release date. . How? Bloodborne isn't that great when you break it down. Worst PvP in the Soulborne games, Chalice Dungeons are lazy end game to pad out the shortest game in the companies history, Arcane is a useless stat/ while Bloodtinge is broken, and over half the game runs worse than PS3 DkS Blight Town.

Dark Souls III> Bloodborne

Only reason someone should be favoring Bloodborne? is if you prefer the Victorian style and prefer the more Action focus/ lack of build variety. If you want an Action RPG? Bloodborne will disappoint, if you want a PvP FROM game? Bloodborne will disappoint, and if you want a creative build? Boom! BB disappoints.

Only other logical reason I can see someone favoring Bloodborne is it's exclusive, with all the benefits that come with that. Won't argue that Bloodborne is better looking than Dark Souls III ever so slightly, thanks to Sony Japans efforts (exclusives do tend to look better), however is that enough to favor the game when it fails in so many areas?

Not here to crush your love for Bloodborne. Would like to know why you rank it so highly if nothing else.

@davillain-:

Doom 2016. Absolutely beautiful game.

Too many to list. Alot better than Gen 7 in my opinion.

@RSM-HQ: Oh it's totally A-okay. I'm always cool if you don't agree wit my taste of certain games I played & enjoy, we all have our preference right?

I guess I can explain why I love the game for this gen has to offer. Bloodborne, It's just a really great, fun game. The atmosphere is top-notch and the combat has such an incredible sense of weight. The level design is incredible, the stages twist in on themselves with shortcuts placed for your convenience, and they are fun to unlock. I personally love the game, but it's not for everyone, including other Souls veterans. For me, as someone who played the franchise since Demon's Souls, it was a refreshing take on the franchise.

• The art design is good in the beauty in things that are grotesque and macabre kind of way. Also of you're a fan of Gothic Victorian Prague style architecture, theres some vistas to see here. It later gets into really weird monster designs.
• The game is honest at how hard it is. There's no difficulty settings, it just straight out lets you know this is how it is, “git gud” as the community says. Leveling helps but rarely trivializes the content, you just gotta take the time to learn the timings of your attacks and dodges. For some, especially depending on patience, this takes awhile before it “clicks” and for some it never does. It helps to watch someone of greater skill to see how they handle it, or someone of the same skill level as you to learn as you watch them learn.
• A point that is an off for some veterans but a positive for newcomers, the weapons are streamlined. There isn't 10 different straight swords of varying degrees of strength, or stressing too hard if you leveled your stats right (unless you wanna use the really unusual weapons), you find a weapon move set you like and learn to perfect it. Some veterans like having more choices, but here its simplified to “this weapon works if you like it.” You don't need to tweak armor piece to get the right amount of hyper armor, its built right into the weapon.
• On that topic, no need like Dark Souls to fiddle with weight capacities. You always move and dodge at the same speed, only your weapon moveset matters. This makes an overall fast-paced game.
• Also unlike Dark Souls, there's no hiding behind a shield, it makes that point clear with a joke shield you can find and equip. As my friend told me, you have learn the real way to play, dodge timings.
• Jolly co-operation. This is the first Souls game where they made the process to co-op with someone you know easier than previous ones which favored anonymous co-op.
• The music is great. Made with a live orchestra Sony money can buy. One of the composers is the same composer as the movie Elysium. The music in the latter parts of the game reminds me of Gustav Holst The Planets suite.

I hope you don't see my reply as a rant, just wanted to give you an idea why I love the game.

@davillain-:

I hope you don't see my reply as a rant, just wanted to give you an idea why I love the game.

No-no. you gave fair points for why you enjoyed the game, and I respect that. Everything came across for right reasons, and seemed you just wanted more an Action game than the DkS RPG layers. I love Action games also, Hack n' Slashers like Devil May Cry and Ninja Gaiden.

I just think when I try and compare Bloodborne to those HnS games as well, it's not really enough to be an Action game. Whether as something like Nioh would be a different case.

I would debate whether or not some of those Bloodborne positives are for the better in FROMs formula, like the more streamlined notes, however streamlining isn't always a bad thing, sometimes it prevents the games being too rooted in dated mechanics. And a lot of the problems I've found with Dark Souls through the years is sticking with things that don't work.

It's why I'm debating if I'll consider the upcoming DkS Remaster, I think a large part of that is nostalgia focused; because the game itself did something different/ build on Demon's for 2011; but has since been outdone by FROMs later games.

alien isolation, perhaps because it was the first original game of the gen i really enjoyed.

mgsv because it blew me away how accomplished the stealth was and combined with the open world and day / night cycles had shades of one of all time faves crysis.

hzd - an open world game done properly in pacing, story, depth and holy shit the graphics. doubt ubisoft have paid attention though.

dishonored 2 built on the awesomeness of the first game in just about every way.

doom and titanfall 2 were superb sp fps experiences at a time when i felt the genre had fell on its arse.

loads more too but those stand out off the top of my head

1: The Witcher 3 (PS4)
2: Persona 5 (PS4)
3: Horizon Zero Dawn (PS4)
4: Dragon Quest VII (3DS)
5: Downwell (Mobile)
6: Super Stardust Ultra (PS4)
7: Uncharted 4 (PS4)
8: Dark Souls 3 (PS4)
9: Bloodborne (PS4)
10: Crash N'Sane Trilogy (PS4)

Hopefully Dragon Quest XI will replace TW3 soon.

@davillain-: Good thing you put Killer Instinct on there.... The Lems would have gone crazy.

HZD foremost caught me by surprise. FFXIV was a great game. Monster Hunter World is my latest greatest game. Bloodborne was cool until it got too hard for me(about half way through it). My SSD comes tomorrow so I may try it again(loooong loading times lol). Until Dawn was a cool game that I didn't think I'd like but really did. That's all I can think of for now but I'm sure there's more. Good gen... But I've said that every gen since NES days.

Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is what convinced me to get a switch. I do not regret the decision because I got my moneys worth and more.

Lemmings are crazy I do agree, needs a revival.

And I don't mean that crappy PSN game; or 'Flockers' the rip-off on Early Access.

This gen for me has been alright.

The Last of Us (PS4) is the most standout game I've played this gen. The story mode was well executed, addicted to the multiplayer and been playing it for 3 years.

Other notable hits are Persona 5, PES 2017 (Typical of me) and Fire Emblem Awakening.

It's been okay. Not as good as the last gen but I'm putting my faith in Anthem to deliver something truly mind-blowing. So far it's been good, but I don't think we've had a game changer yet.

@RSM-HQ: Yeah I miss that game. Surprised it died out(no pun meant).

@Starshine_M2A2: I wouldn't put my faith in anything EA related, but who knows...

Uncharted 4 I truly appreciate.

Horizon Zero Dawn- About 70 hours in, main story and side missions done

Cod Bo3- Love local multiplayer

Middle Earth Shadow of Mordor

So far this has been my least favorite gen in gaming hope it gets better here's my list.

• FC5
• Dying Light
• Witcher 3
• Until Dawn
• Mirror's Edge Catalyst
• DOOM 2016

Well #1 is Sonic Mania for me, as it's exactly what I've been dreaming to play for many years. Beyond that though, I've loved:

• Rodea the Sky Soldier (Wii)
• The Witcher III
• Yakuza 0, Kiwami, 6, and Ishin
• Persona 5
• Nioh
• Bloodborne
• Gravity Rush 2
• Doom
• Street Fighter V
• Dark Souls III
• NieR: Automata
• DoDonpachi Resurrection
• Mushihimesama
• Crimzon Clover
• Azure Striker Gunvolt 1 & 2
• Freedom Planet
• Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
• Shovel Knight
• A Link Between Worlds
• Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies and Spirit of Justice
• Metroid: Samus Returns
• Dragon Ball FighterZ
• Rocket League

etc.

I honestly don't get the people that aren't liking this gen, because to me it has been way better than the last one.

This is my least favorite gen because there's not enough new AAA IP's. Indie games aren't for me neither is early access games or walking simulators and looter shooters like Destiny and the Division. I want more AAA good singleplayer games MP games are dead to me this gen, also the greed of these publishers is just getting worst.

Sonic Mania

Whilst I've enjoyed heaps of games this gen so far, there have only been a handful that have really captured my attention and stood out to me. Those games are:

• Witcher 3 (inc. DLC)
• Inside
• Ori & the Blind Forest
• What Remains of Edith Finch
• Rise of the Tomb Raider
• Valiant Hearts
• Wolfenstein: New Order & New Colossus
• Batman: Arkham Knight
• Forza Horizon 3

Meh. We were spoiled last gen.

too many to list

@joshrmeyer: Yeah, especially when Lemmings still ranks as one of the best selling games of all time. Think it's something like twenty million sales in software.

I wouldn't put my faith in anything EA related, but who knows...

I question why people have faith for Anthem also, it's marketed on a premise Bioware are alien to; but to each his or her own.

Far Cry 5

The Evil Within 2

I disagree, this gen is boring. The last really good gen was back in the PS2 days. I find myself playing older games more than actually playing recent games.

Witcher 3 for sure!

I have only played a few games from this gen and I enjoyed every single one of them,

Bloodborne

Last of us remastered

Hollow Knight

Tyranny

Shadow Warrior 2

Shovel Knight.

Most of the time I was only playing dark souls or insurgency and catching up on the Witcher games.

I bought the PS4 pro recently and have a huge backlog of games that I want to finish. And don't even get me started on the backlog for my PC. Lol.

I'm a bit puzzled by all the love for Doom.

Doom 3 was better for sure.

AC Unity, Witcher 3, HZD, Mad Max, ACO, Wildlands, NMS.

-for me, this gen is defined by solid, beautifully crafted game worlds, coupled with smooth gameplay.

This gen does lack in the story department, tho. So, pretty but shallow gen.

Tony Hawk 5 was also pretty darn ace game!!! (not!)

Personally I don't give a hoot about this gen but BOTW and Mario were great and Doom 4, FC4/FCP/FC5, DKCTF, Fallout 4 etc look pretty fun

1) Bloodborne. Probably my favourite game of this generation, possibly of all time. I adore this game.

2) Witcher 3. Everything came together to leave a great impression with me

3) Battlefield 1. This is really the only military shooter that has stuck with me throughout this Gen

4) Horizon Zero Dawn. didnt really do anything new, tweaking already existing mechanics, but fun gameplay, decent story, lovely world.

5) Uncharted 4. satisfying, fun end to the Uncharted series which i fell in love with last Gen

Hmm.

Uncharted 4, horizon Zero Dawn was two decent games otherwise nothing really caught on with me,.

The Witcher 3, Fallout 4, Far Cry 4, Far Cry 5, Dark Souls 3, Ghost Recon: Wildlands, Mafia 3, The Evil Within (both games), Resident Evil 7, Dishonored 2, Uncharted 4, CoD WW2 (only because it went back to boots on ground; multiplayer is a rage fest as usual), Prey, Killing Floor 2, Doom, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, Killzone Shadow Fall, Sniper Elite 4, Horizon Zero Dawn, AC Origins, and Wolfenstein: The New Order, and Wolfenstein 2.

Yeah, this gen has been pretty cool.