What won me over? The innovative "nemesis system," which remembers your interactions with low-level orcs, and creates rich histories with powerful enemies as both player and NPC level up. But now I like it better than I've ever liked any Assassin's Creed game. My initial impression of Shadow of Mordor was that it was an Assassin's Creed rip-off forced into Tolkien's Middle-Earth. Vivid HD graphics, new tracks, new items, and new tricks like anti-gravity make it a must-buy if you own a Wii U.ĭeveloper: Monolith Productions. The new Mario Kart feels old, in the very best way: It feels like as much fun as you used to have playing old versions of the game against your friends. This highly unique adventure game uses a retro point-and-click interface and and text-based dialogue to guide players through a magical-realist narrative that's mysterious and strangely gripping -and obviously, not for everyone. Kentucky Route Zero debuted in 2013, but indie developer Cardboard Computer is telling the strange story of a trucker named Conway across multiple episodes, and the excellent Act III came out in May. Hearthstone may be simple compared to MTG, but it's elegantly so well-balanced, highly strategic, and perfect for online play.ĭeveloper & Publisher: Cardboard Computer When I first played Activision Blizzard's new World of Warcraft-themed card game, I dismissed it as a fun but unambitious Magic: The Gathering clone. Fans of the genre will adore the engrossing action and beautifully designed combat system, and get lost in a compelling world.ĭeveloper & Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment The story is ridiculous and I remain uncomfortable with the oversexualized heroine, but the game is extraordinarily fun anyway.Ī terrific fantasy role-playing adventure presented in classic style, it's the modern-day equivalent -and worthy successor- of legendary games like Baldur's Gate. Combat is simple, elegant and highly polished, with great combos and fun loadout options. Packed with frenetic, over-the-top action, Bayonetta 2 is that rare sequel which improves on the original.
Frequently terrifying and always exciting to play.ĭeveloper: Platinum Games. You play the daughter of franchise hero Ellen Ripley, and you've been sent to find out what happened to her ship before you know it, you're stuck on a space station and being hunted by a xenomorph. The game emphasizes stealth and survival, not shooting, and it nails the tone of the movies.
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This first-person horror adventure is a faithful spin-off of the Alien movies -and the game the series has always deserved.
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