Has 2017 been a good year for gaming and are you satisfied with the games?
So, a lot of things happened this year.
Nintendo launched the hybrid console/handheld and showered us with big games here and there.
Amethyst finally launched E17, but people like me are still wondering when it will be completed.
Lootboxes and microtransactions proved to be a big part of gaming this year, and was a popular topic on the internet to say the least.
It's been a while since this gen of gaming has been this interesting. It's arguably a golden age of gaming. Except lootboxes are a thing.
But are lootboxes okay if it's just cosmetics? Some may say yes, but in my opinion, Super Mario Odyssey proved why lootboxes shouldn't be necessary. Maybe acceptable for free-to-play games, but who am I to say which is the right thing for gaming or entertainment as a whole.
Anyhow, I wanted to recommend my favourite games this year and talk about why I enjoyed them. Also I was bored and wanted to get this subforum a bit more lively.
First game I want to recommend is Cuphead. This game is a 2D run and gun platformer which focuses on boss battles.
The art and music of this game is heavily inspired by the 30's era of cartoons and jazz music.
I enjoyed this game because the bosses are challenging, I feel satisfaction every time I beat a boss, and the artwork really makes it feel like I'm playing a cartoon.
What really makes this interesting is that the developer of this game, Studio MDHR, is a small company by close relatives and friends who shared a dream of making a great game for gamers to enjoy and succeeded.
When Super Mario Odyssey was first announced, I had high expectations for it.
The game is about, of course, saving Princess Peach. But that's not all. You have to travel the world to do so.
What made me enjoy it is the incredible amount of moons which are achieved by solving simple, yet fun, puzzles scattered everywhere you go. The game is pretty simple, but the controls and mechanics are deep and opens up many stuff to do because of the addition of Mario's new companion; Cappy.
This game is literally for everyone. Casuals, speedrunners, completionists, young whippersnappers and old timers will definitely have a very enjoyable experience playing this game.
Do you like justice, but are you also the rebellious type? Then Persona 5 is for you.
In this game, you get to be a transfer student in a new high school after being falsely accused for assault. Make new friends, develop social skills and discover a new world where you can serve justice in your own way.
What I liked about this game is how the characters are written, they have their own struggles and interests that makes learning more about them fun. Dungeon crawling and turn-based combat is also well done and enjoyable.
What really surprised me this year in gaming is Doki Doki Literature Club!.
Do you like anime? Do you like cute girls? Maybe this game is perfect for you. But the game isn't as simple and plain as it seems for people who may not be into dating simulators or visual novels.
Here you get to join a literature club and interact with cute girls and learn more about their stories. Which girl will you get to know more about?
It offers very well written story with deep and interesting twists. As a fan of visual novels, this game nailed how the gaming as a media differs from other kinds of entertainment like books and movies. It's my personal Game of the Year 2017.
Also, not very suitable for children or people who get disturbed easily.
Petition for ame to play DDLC on stream.
https://ddlc.moe/
Some other interesting games for me this year are: Nioh, Horizon: Zero Dawn, Breath of the Wild, Gran Turismo Sport, Finding Paradise, and Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony.
What games are your favourites this year and what do you think about the events that happened during 2017?