2015 was a great year for gaming. We got to play some awesome AAA games on the home consoles as well as the PC. We finally saw the launch of GTA V for the PC, Kojima finally made his last Metal Gear game and 2015 was the year where Indie games took the spotlight. Here is a look at the games launched in 2015. Game on.
Fallout 4
The best thing was when at E3 2015, Bethesda announced that Fallout 4 would be available in 2015! Venturing into a post apocalyptic world, with your canine to save the day, never felt better!
Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
If there is one game that not only lived up to its reputation but also surpassed the hype, it is the Witcher 3. The game has a great dynamic story, fluid gameplay and even though there is a learning curve for those new to the franchise, it is worth the effort. If there is one game that can give GTA’s side quests a run for its money, it has to be GTA.
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Kojima’s last outing might be a little bleak on the story front and the absence of Mission 51 was a bullet straight to the heart, but nonetheless, Kojima and his team put together a gameplay masterpiece. The team once again showed the world how to make a great action stealth game but this time in the open world.
Bloodborne
Brutal, dark and tough as the depths of hell itself, Bloodborne is one game that’s not for the faint of heart. The game is targeted at gamers looking for a challenge and we know of a few that have destroyed their controller in the conquest to finish the game. Challenging combat and beautiful dark environments bring Bloodborne to this list.
Batman Arkham Knight
The PC version of Arkham Knight was a disaster, but that doesn’t mean that the game sucked on all platforms. The PS4 version of the game was considered the best. Where Arkham Knight succeeded was with great gameplay, an interesting story and an all-new villain who fans of the franchise could see coming from a mile away. This may not be the farewell that gamers hoped for, but it is indeed a great Batman adventure from the masterminds at Rocksteady.
Rise of the Tomb Raider
A timed Xbox One exclusive, Rise of the Tomb Raider is a great action adventure game that borrows elements from Uncharted and Assassins Creed. The story is a little predictable but it’s the side quests, tombs and the platforming coupled with cinematic action sequences that will keep you hooked.
Just cause 3
If you want to relive an 80’s action movie, then Just Cause 3 is the game for you. Crazy, over the top action mixed with an open environment is the reason this game is a lot of fun. You are only limited by your imagination in this action packed open world adventure game.
Halo 5: Guardians
The story of the game is bleak but what it lacks in narrative, it more than makes up for with its stunning visuals, fast paced gameplay and a bunch of online modes. Did we mention that you could look down the sights of every weapon?
Assassin’s Creed Syndicate
After the debacle that was Assassin’s Creed Unity, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate sticks to the tried and tested formula with the right twists. This time around, you have two playable protagonists with different abilities, a grappling hook that makes traversing awesome and a Victorian London setting to explore.
Mortal Kombat X
Dumbing down Mortal Komat to suit the masses may have aggravated fans but the smooth character animation, brutal fatalities and X-Ray moves makes MKX the ideal game for that Saturday night party.
Rocket League
If you loved Twisted Metal and you appreciate football then Rocket League is the game for you. The game is all about playing football with cars and you have a wide variety of tricks at your disposal. Rocket League is one new IP that really impressed us in 2015.
Ori and the Blind Forest
A side scrolling action adventure game, Ori and the blind forest proves that a simple game with innovative gameplay is all it takes to grab the gamer’s attention. The sound design of the game deserves special mention too.
Her Story
Set in 1994, Her Story is a detective game where you need to solve the case of a missing person. What makes this game stand out from others is its execution. Players must sort through video clips from interviews of the missing person’s wife to solve the mystery. The game truly puts your detective skills to the test.
Volume
If you loved Metal Gear Solid 1’s VR sneaking missions, the Volume is the game for you. This top down stealth game makes you feel like a ninja. The premise of the game is as simple as getting from point A to point B, but it’s the journey that will get you hooked!
Everybody’s going to Rapture
Despite what the name suggests, Everybody’s Going to Rapture has nothing to do with Bioshock. In the game, players explore a small English town whose inhabitants have mysteriously disappeared. The environment is filled with floating lights that can be interacted with to reveal parts of the story.
Life is Strange
Life is Strange is an episodic graphic adventure game, where the key is time traveling. Players can rewind time to redo actions and solve the puzzle at hand.
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood
A first person shooter with a simple objective – Kill all the Nazi’s. The game keeps all the elements that made Wolfenstein the New Order a hit and adds two things that make it worth the investment – zombies and stealth. The stealth isn’t as great as Dishonored but it is challenging nonetheless.
GTA V PC
Better late than never, the best game of 2014 is available for the PC. With the addition of First Person Mode and better graphics than the PS4 and Xbox One, do we need to say more?