

What were your favorite games of the year? Share them on Twitter with Lou Kesten at and Derrik J. “Batman: Arkham Knight,” the epic conclusion to the “Arkham” series that the Dark Knight - and fans - deserved.ġ0."Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate,” featuring a brilliant recreation of Victorian London and smashing twin protagonists. “Splatoon,” Nintendo’s rare, splashy risk in the multiplayer shooter genre.ĩ. “Sunset,” a strangely evocative game that casts players as a housekeeper caught in the middle of a war.Ĩ. “Ori and the Blind Forest,” which artfully balances intricate platforming with an emotional tale about loss and discovery.ħ. “Rise of the Tomb Raider,” where a rebooted Lara Croft continues to ascend and totally avoids the sophomore slump.Ħ. “Her Story,” a voyeuristic mystery with minimalistic gameplay that’s also a provocative one-woman show.ĥ. “Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain,” a technically flawless espionage thriller that brought the walls down.Ĥ. “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,” a majestic love letter to fantasy fans that should be remembered for years to come.ģ. “Fallout 4,” a staggeringly array of choices make for a special role-playing saga set in a post-apocalyptic Boston.Ģ. “Until Dawn,” a slasher thriller that twists all the familiar gimmicks into something perversely original.ġ. “Rock Band 4,” the long-awaited return of the ultimate party game.ġ0. “Undertale,” a lo-fi project that urges you to negotiate with monsters rather than kill them.ĩ.

“Pillars of Eternity,” a loving tribute to old-school role-playing games like “Baldur’s Gate.”Ĩ. “Rise of the Tomb Raider,” highlighted by clever puzzles that work the brain cells more than reflexes.ħ.
