My Top 12 Games of 2018

It's nearly the end of 2018 and what a great year for geek and gamers alike with a lot of companies publishing great games. So I've decided to recap them before the year ends. Also games like Shadow of the Tomb Raider won't be making this list cause of its lack of new innovation and weak story compared to the two games that came before it. It's quite sad for me since I'm a big fan of the Tomb Raider franchise since its PS1 days.

This is my Top 12 Games list so its high likely a lot of other games won't be making this list simply because. Also a lot of new games made the list simply cause of its fun factor alone. Also I'm not going to include remakes for this so sorry Shadow of the Colossus. With that cleared let's get on with the list.

12 Far Cry 5

Although a bit weaker in terms of story and a so so antagonist if compared to previous Far Cry titles this game is still beautifully made with tons to offer from vehicles, weapons and missions long after the story missions are all done. Love it or hate it is still a decent game.

11 Iconoclasts

Iconoclasts is very clearly a Metroid inspired game with its beautiful 2d flat world. But don't let the cute colorful graphics fool you Iconoclasts is a game rich with story. The character are charming and memorable. It has excellent puzzle designs and the boss battles is so creative that no single boss fight is the same.

10 Celeste

A follow up to Towerfall the game Celeste is a tight challenging platform game akin to games like Meat Boy but Celeste has option to make the game easy. The option to make the game from a cake into Dark Souls hard is the appeal of Celeste. It also has great and tight gameplay controls. It is a game that noobs and hardcore players can get into and enjoy.

9 Dead Cells

A rogue-like gameplay with dungeon exploration aspect and intense action of Dark souls in one. Dead Cells is a mixture of a lot of games we have seen before but its done right that its hard not to love it. Zombies, Undead, a main character that plays like Strider. Precise gameplay and excellent 2d platform graphics for fans of fast pace platform genre.

8 Soul Calibur IV

What sets Soul Calibur these days from most hack and slash fighting game is its engaging story which is part rpg and DnD campaign. The single player content alone is around 20 hours long. The beauty of Soul Caliber is its simple controls and winning is as easy as mashing buttons unless you're up against a really competent player.

7 Super Smash Brothers Ultimate

Super Smash Brothers is an ambitious game as it not only improves existing Smash gameplay mechanics but also brings back every smash character in existence while still including new ones for a whopping 40+ characters to unlock. And this is the very first time Smash that has an in depth story mode that fleshes out the game more.

6 Dragonball FighterZ

From cel shaded graphics, fast paced gameplay this games is a dragon ball game done right. With over the top fight scene and an easy learning control mechanics that new and old fans of fighting game can easily get into. Each fight be it story or online mode feels like its ripped right out of the manga and anime. Add that to a story mode and character done by Toriyama himself and you know you're in good hands.

5 Forza Horizon 6

When it comes to a racing game like Forza your almost always guaranteed well rendered cars, great sound designs and superb controls from high end racing cars to old school racing classics. Open mini map and a variety of challenges for single and online multiplayer. The icing on the cake for Forza Horizon 6 the changing seasons which opens season specific races.

4 Assassins Creed Odyssey

With an open world to explore the game is a spectacle onto itself with graphics polished to near perfection. This game mixes all the best of what Assassins Creed fun from fighting, ship battles and epic boss fights. With so much to do this game can sometimes feel overwhelming. With so much to do players will likely be playing this long after the main story missions are done.

3 Monster Hunter World

Usually a console exclusive Monster Hunter World makes the game more accessible to players than ever before. With an open world and now easier gameplay veterans and noobs will now enjoy the game in all its grandeur. With monsters in a rich living world each hunt promise to be an epic boss fight both single player and online.

2 Marvel's Spider man

It's been a long time since we got a really decent Spider-man game but Marvel's Spider-man that Spider-man game is back and in good form. Taking and improving game mechanics from previous Spider-man games the new game promises an open world, fluid gameplay, easter eggs, a ton of unique spider outfits to unlock. It has great intense action and a story worthy of a Spider-man comics.

1 God of War 4

A lot of folks thought God of War tale was over with the third God of War game but this latest installment of the franchise proved there's still a lot more story to tell. A new gameplay mechanics, impressive graphics and a whole new mythos and world to explore. The story is so awesome that those that played it no doubt wanted more.