Gaming for 2016 and Beyond
This is for upcoming titles and I move the games that get released to the bottom and do an update on them. People have made their own lists, but I was possibly the first to do it on this site and I go back to continually add and critique.
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- DirectorNeil DruckmannKurt MargenauAnthony NewmanStarsAshley JohnsonTroy BakerDerek PhillipsFive years after the events of The Last of Us, Ellie embarks on another journey through a post-apocalyptic America on a mission of vengeance against a mysterious militia.
- StarsBenjamin Byron DavisRoger ClarkRob WiethoffAmidst the decline of the Wild West at the turn of the 20th century, outlaw Arthur Morgan and his gang struggle to cope with the loss of their way of life.
- DirectorLars GustavssonEric HolmesMarcus KrylerStarsLucas AdamsDeniz AkdenizJeff BergFight your way through battles going from urban combat in a besieged French city to open spaces in the Italian Alps or frantic combats in the Arabic sand dunes. Experience large-scale battles as infantry or piloting vehicles on land, air and sea, from the tanks and bikes on the ground, to bi-planes and gigantic battleships.DICE listened to the FPS community. As long as the launch is better than BF4, then I am sure we have a good shooter on our hands. I am actually excited for the campaign for this one too. BF typically has weak campaigns, but this could change that.
- DirectorJason WestStarsBilly MurrayCraig FairbrassDavid SobolovThe Call of Duty series returns this time into a modern day setting. The player takes control of a character nicknamed "Soap," for the majority of the campaign and will need to progress through many modern warfare scenarios.Returning with 10 maps and supposedly nothing truly changed. To me neither is necessarily a good thing. Despite its faults, it remains one of the greatest titles in the series. It is certainly better than the past three games and I cannot wait to play it with no hackers.
- StarsAlex WeinerAndreas ApergisAngela MagriInvestigative Journalists Blake and his wife Lynn, travel to the Arizona Desert to pursue a lead on a popular suicide, but are soon ambushed by a mysterious and terrifying cult.Looks even more messed up than the first game. Evil cults in Outlast seems like a splendid idea.
- DirectorMac WaltersSam McGlynnStarsFryda WolffTom TaylorsonJules de JonghThe Andromeda Initiative sets a course for a new galaxy, hoping to find a new home for the species of the Milky Way.My favorite trilogy of all time. I don't know how good this will be seeing as Mass Effect 3, while great dropped the ball a bit. I worry anytime we are talking about EA and Shepard will be missed.
- DirectorJean-François DugasKazuyuki IkumoriBlade ZavierStarsElias ToufexisVictoria SanchezChimwemwe MillerSet two years after the Human Revolution in 2029, Adam Jensen is faced with the aftermath of the Aug Incident and the impact of his decision on how to resolve it.
- StarsBrian BloomClaudia ChristianClaudia BlackInfinite Warfare returns to the roots of the franchise where large-scale war and cinematic, immersive military storytelling take center stage.I am only buying for COD4. I have no interest in another futuristic COD. I will obviously try it out, but I have little faith in it.
- DirectorTetsuya NomuraTai YasueMasaru OkaStarsHaley Joel OsmentDavid GallagherAlyson StonerBelieving light and darkness must remain in balance, Master Xehanort seeks to spark war against the "tyranny of light" to restore equilibrium.My single most anticipated game. We all knew it was coming, but the only question now is when.
- DirectorHajime TabataStarsTatsuhisa SuzukiRay ChaseKenta MiyakeAfter leaving his home city of Insomnia, young prince Noctis embarks on a journey with his closest friends to reclaim his throne.Never played the series, but I know many are excited for it.
- DirectorFumito UedaMasanobu TanakaStarsTatsuki IshikawaHiroshi ShirokumaMasaki AizawaThe tale of a young boy's friendship with a griffin-like creature who escaped captivity.We've seen more gameplay and they are saying 2016, but that remains to be seen. So many years of hype and development usually is not a good thing.
- DirectorHasit ZalaHugo GuerraStarsGlenn WrageHannah Taylor GordonClive Wood2029, Philadelphia. Once known as the birthplace of American independence, is now occupied by the Korean People's Army, AKA North Korea.Looks like it will be a dud, but I hope that is not true.
- Video GameDirectorHideki KamiyaStarsAshley BellEmerson BrooksJohn OmohundroA now canceled third person RPG in which the player assumes control of Drew and his linked Dragon Thuban as the pair progress through the world of Draconis.Coming in 2017.
- DirectorNeil DruckmannBruce StraleyStarsTroy BakerAshley JohnsonHana HayesIn a hostile, post-pandemic world, Joel and Ellie, brought together by desperate circumstances, must rely on each other to survive a brutal journey across what remains of the United States.This is the only thing I ever officially reviewed on this site and needless to say I gave it a 10/10.
- DirectorStig AsmussenStarsGeorge BallAdrienne BarbeauSusanne BlakesleeArmed with his deadly double-chained blades, Kratos must take on Greek mythology's darkest creatures to destroy Olympus and the mighty Zeus himself.An overpriced remaster that seems to offer little other than polish to justify its price. Still one of my favorite games on PS3. Epic is an overused term, but this game really is.
9.5/10 - StarsShawn FontenoNed LukeSteven OggThree very different criminals team up for a series of heists and walk into some of the most thrilling experiences in the corrupt city of Los Santos.The most fun I had with a game in 2013. Few games are as large and have as much to do in them as this one. It trumps GTA IV in nearly every aspect and also contains some of the best missions in GTA history. The cars are not so clunky and annoying this time around. The driving experience has been much improved and cars can also be customized to a decent extent once again. The dialogue can also be quite witty and amusing at times. To me though, the story falls rather short in this one. This may have been due in part to having three playable characters. It hurts some of the pacing for sure. I would have just preferred being able to play as Michael the entire time. I connected with him the most. The best plot in a Rockstar game still belongs to Red Dead Redemption. The shooting in Red Dead may have also been better, at least more consistent. GTA V's shooting can be sloppy at times. While still one of the funnest games I've ever played, it certainly is far from perfect especially given the state of online. It may be the most fun and diverse GTA game, but I still consider Vice City to be the definitive GTA game.
9/10 - DirectorAndrew ProkhorovStarsAleksandr VilkovAleksey CherevatenkoAnatoliy BogushFollowing the events of Metro 2033, Artyom, now an experienced ranger, confronted with guilt must go on a journey to face threats from outside the metro and within, as he finds out that he is humanity's last salvation for peace.One of my favorite FPS campaigns from the previous generation. The PC version was gorgeous and Last Light Redux comes pretty close to it.
9/10 - DirectorKosuke YabukiStarsTomo AdachiNate BihldorffDavid CookeMario and the rest race against each other for the gold cup again. Underwater and air gliding returns. Mario Kart 8 introduces zero gravity, and has a total of 48 race tracks.Karting around with family or friends is some of the most fun you can have in gaming. Plenty of great tracks and characters on top of a fantastic soundtrack. DLC is well worth it and priced very reasonably in comparison to most games. Game runs smoothly and looks very nice with a giant color palate. My biggest gripe is that Battle Mode was ruined in this.
9/10 - DirectorAshraf IsmailStarsStuart MartinRalph InesonKate FleetwoodA video game where you play as sailor, privateer and assassin Edward Kenway exploring on and around the islands in the Caribbean Sea during the early 17th century.I have always liked pirates and this is probably the best pirate game ever, even if the story is lacking and the game doesn't always feel like Assassin's Creed. Naval battles made for some of the most fun I had in 2013. The fighting and stealth still leaves something to be desired. Enough following missions already!
8.5/10 - DirectorSefton HillStarsCarlos AlazraquiLaura BaileyTroy BakerWith his back against the wall, Batman turns to his closest allies to help him save Gotham City from the clutches of Scarecrow and the Arkham Knight's army. A familiar face also returns to give The Dark Knight a message he cannot ignore.Not perfect and the batmobile is certainly overdone, but it is a fine conclusion to the Arkham series. The Arkham Knight and Scarecrow disappoint, but Batman's psychological struggle does not. Shame about the PC disaster as well. Thank god for the new refund system.
8.5/10 - DirectorTodd HowardStarsBrian T. DelaneyCourtenay TaylorStephen RussellIn the post-apocalyptic Boston, Massachusetts area, you play as the "Sole Survivor" of Vault 111, recently revived from centuries of forced cryostasis, determined to find your kidnapped son.I've still got many hours of play left, but I've played enough to get the big picture. I like many cannot help but feel a bit disappointed. It is a good game no doubt, but what Bethesda got away with years ago does not fly now. Graphics are decent enough, not great. The true issue is the poor performance and optimization. It runs quite poorly on consoles, but even good PC's have problems. If the game looked amazing I would understand, but it simply looks average to decent.
The dialogue is also watered down and so is the roleplaying, especially when compared to New Vegas. Disappointing, but it's still Fallout. The atmosphere and exploring is still the game's strength. Good game for sure, but not a masterpiece. Hopefully DLC falls more in line with 3 and NV.
8/10 - DirectorNoah HughesStarsCamilla LuddingtonRobin Atkin DownesCooper ThorntonArmed with only the raw instincts and physical ability, experience Lara Croft's intense origin story from a young woman to a hardened survivor.Great re-visioning of Lara. The game looks good and plays well. That being said, it gets repetitive and the island doesn't feel alive or very atmospheric. The story and characters apart from Lara are also bland.
8/10 - DirectorKeith AremStarsTroy BakerLaura BaileyRobin Atkin DownesPlay as your own customized President of United States of America and fight for an Alien invasion that nobody saw coming.A pretty crappy port job for PS4 and Xbox One, but the game is very fun and wacky. I preferred it over 3 honestly. The humor relied more on references and wit versus just sexual jokes, although those are still there.
8/10 - DirectorPatrick MetheStarsTroy BakerNaveen AndrewsJanina GavankarTo fulfil his mother's dying wish, Ajay Ghale travels to Kyrat to scatter her ashes. Before he can accomplish this, though, he must end a civil war between the Golden Path and Min's forces.Very similar to Far Cry 3, but I loved Far Cry 3. The game could have probably used some more polish though, because the story is just kind of there. Overall I missed Vaas and the jungle setting. Far Cry 4 is very good, but it also feels safe. It doesn't really raise the bar any higher than 3 did a few years ago.
8/10 - DirectorAdrian CiszewskiMarcin NowakStarsRoger Craig SmithNazneen ContractorSuraj ParthaFirst-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.An exceptional zombie game that is simply fun to play. The story stinks and the voice acting is rather average, but like Fallout 3, the side quests and exploration will keep you going.
8/10 - StarsShawn BaichooChimwemwe MillerAndreas ApergisFreelance journalist, Miles Upshur, is requested by an anonymous individual to investigate the Mount Massive Asylum, only to find it overrun by the asylum's deranged patients.I have never really played these types of games, but I got it free with PS+. It's creepy, and the story lasted a number of hours. It does get repetitive near the end and the ending was lame. My favorite part is when you meet a certain doctor. Give this one a go.
8/10 - DirectorWill BylesStarsHayden PanettierePeter StormareRami MalekA group of teenagers spend the weekend in a ski lodge on the anniversary of their friends' disappearance, unaware that they are not alone.Made for fans of horror and those who like storytelling games. If you don't enjoy either, then you won't like this. This game was a nice surprise and surpassed the zero hype that it got. Not as creepy as something like Outlast or PT, but fun in a campy horror kind of way.
8/10 - DirectorMatthew AllenChristian CantamessaNeil HuxleyStarsJack QuaidTroy BakerClaudia BlackThe family of Talion, a ranger of Gondor responsible for guarding the Black Gate of Mordor, is killed by Saurons armies, but Talion is revived with wraith-like abilities and heads into Mordor to exact his revenge.One of the better games from 2014, but far from perfect. It gets repetitive and the story is disappointing for being set in one of the greatest universes in any medium. The Nemesis system is its major calling card and that's what keeps people coming back for more.
7.5/10 - DirectorJens MatthiesStarsBrian BloomAlicja BachledaGideon EmeryAfter regaining consciousness following an injury sustained in World War II, legendary American commando, B.J. Blazkowicz, awakens from a coma in a dystopian Nazi dominated world of 1960s. He tries to locate the remnants of the resistance.Possibly the best FPS from 2014 next to Far Cry 4. Alternate history is a nice change of pace in what is becoming a stagnant genre. Story is nothing special, but it's all about the shooting and craziness in this.
7.5/10 - DirectorNate FoxStarsTroy BakerTravis WillinghamLaura BaileyDelsin Rowe, a rebellious youngster in Seattle becomes aware of his incredible powers after a confrontation with an escaped inmate. But when his abilities come under the attention of the D.U.P., he is faced to battle them.Looks gorgeous and plays well, but also contains more style than substance. I would call it the weakest in the series.
7.5/10 - DirectorJason BlundellStarsOmid AbtahiOrion AcabaAbdul AlviThe third installment of the Call of Duty: Black Ops franchise brings the player to a dark twisted future with a built-up war storyline.Better than Ghosts and Advanced Warfare, but I think I'm finally growing out of COD. It just isn't great enough to keep me coming back. I'll be back when more zombie maps get released, but I got bored of this one quick. The campaign is ambitious for COD, although deeply flawed and not that fun either. Zombies is great if you have the Giant. Shadows of Evil is not that good. The multiplayer is bogged down by the specialists and mediocre maps that feel too small yet again. Matchmaking is also strange and you will have a tough time winning games if you play alone. Pretty good game overall with a fair amount of content compared to something like Battlefront, but I long for a simpler COD once more.
7/10 - DirectorShinji MikamiYun M. WatanabeStarsAnson MountJennifer CarpenterJackie Earle HaleyWhile investigating the scene of a cruel murder, detective Sebastian Castellanos is knocked unconscious by a mysterious and powerful force. When he awakens, he finds himself in a deranged world.Not perfect and functions almost like an anthology horror film. There is a lot of variety in the missions and areas. Some are great like when you face a creature afraid of fire. Others are not so good. You will also likely die a lot unless you play on Easy.
7/10 - StarsBrian BloomGabrielle ScharnitzkyLilli FichtnerSet in 1946, follows a man as he tries to discover the locations of a Nazi compound and sabotage Helga Von Schabbs's plans.It has its moments, but it wasn't as good as the main game. The pacing is not great and it takes a while to get going. Return to Castle Wolfenstein is still better.
7/10 - DirectorDana JanRu WeerasuriyaStarsSteve WestAlice CoulthardGraham McTavishThe Order: 1886 is set in an alternate history of London, where an old order of knights keep all of the world safe from half breed monsters, who are a combination of animal and man.Treat it like you would a Telltale game. It's like an interactive movie. Sixty bucks was too much for the amount of content in this, but it is worth it for under 20. Gorgeous graphics for consoles. Nothing special, but also not a complete disaster.
6.5/10 - DirectorMichael CondreyGlen A. SchofieldKeith AremStarsKevin SpaceyAdetokumboh M'CormackAngela GotsSet in the year 2054, private military corporation ATLAS has emerged with the power to rescue humanity from a devastated world struggling to rebuild.I've put in a number of hours into muliplayer, survival, and I beat the campaign on Veteran, and I can safely say it's better than Ghosts.
The campaign was decent, but nothing exceptional. I wouldn't say it was the best COD campaign by any stretch, but better than Ghosts. It feels like it could have been better, as even Kevin Spacey's character was pretty generic by not being as good as Makarov or Menendez.
Exo Survival is decent, but contains very little replay value once you play the map a few times.
The multiplayer isn't exactly for me, but I'm sure a lot of people will enjoy its frantic chaos. I have always relied on strategy and map-awareness in COD. That doesn't work so well here, because the Exo makes things crazy. Spawns are crappy. Maps are small and flow poorly with the Exo. Skill based matchmaking makes you feel like you are playing competitively 90% of the time whether you want to or not. Connections can also be trash because of this.
Multiplayer continues to be dominated by just a handful of guns and the variants only make balance worse. SHG has showed it will not majorly fix this game.
6/10 - DirectorNeil DruckmannBruce StraleyStarsNolan NorthTroy BakerRichard McGonagleThrown back into the dangerous underworld he'd tried to leave behind, Nathan Drake must decide what he's willing to sacrifice to save the ones he loves.Considered the greatest game of current gen. I will play this in the coming months.
- DirectorKonrad TomaszkiewiczStarsDoug CockleDenise GoughJo WyattThe monster slayer Geralt of Rivia must find his adoptive daughter who is being pursued by the Wild Hunt, and prevent the White Frost from bringing about the end of the world.Hailed as a masterpiece, but I still haven't played the second game.
- DirectorMarty StrattonStarsDarin De PaulKevin SchonAbby CradenOn Mars, a massive research facility tapping energy from hell has been overwhelmed by demonic forces. As the last DOOM Slayer, you have been resurrected to do one thing: to cleanse this world and send them back to where they came from.The multiplayer is trash, but the singleplayer is one of the best FPS campaigns in some time.
- DirectorJeffrey KaplanAaron KellerStarsAaron PhillipsAnjali BhimaniCara TheoboldAfter a devastating war against a combat-ready team of intelligent machines known as Omnics, the former agents of the heroic team known as Overwatch must join forces once more to fight a new threat.
- DirectorNeil HuxleyWilson MuiStarsCamilla LuddingtonKay BessLaura WaddellLara Croft continues her late father's research, trekking across Siberia in search of the answers her father couldn't find, facing off against an ancient and ruthless shadow organisation.I will grab it for PC when the price is right.
- DirectorSean MurrayDavid ReamStarsRutger HauerSteve MalpassExplore and survive in a procedurally generated universe with 18.4 quintillion planets.According to many, it was overhyped. If they fix the PC port, I'll play it eventually.
- DirectorJacob SolomonStarsBrian BloomCarlye PollackGary Anthony WilliamsTwenty years have passed since world leaders offered an unconditional surrender to alien forces. But at the edges of the world a force gathers once again to stand up for humanity.
- DirectorHidetaka MiyazakiStarsDaniel FineJoe SimsWilliam VanderpuyeA hunter awakens in the plagued lands of Yharnam, where the denizens have succumb to beast hood, in an attempt to learn the truth and how to end the plague, unbeknownst of the true horror lurking within the city.Considered one of PS4's best exclusives.
- DirectorMikael KasurinenStarsShawn AshmoreAidan GillenDominic MonaghanJack Joyce attempts to stabilize time before it breaks completely, after he gains the ability to manipulate time locally when an experiment goes awry.
- DirectorHenry HobsonBrien GoodrichTim LongoStarsIke AmadiLaura BaileySteve BlumPeace is shattered when colony worlds are unexpectedly attacked. And when humanity's greatest hero goes missing, Spartan Jameson Locke is tasked with hunting the Master Chief and solving a mystery that threatens the entire galaxy.
- DirectorHideo KojimaJunji TagoStarsKiefer SutherlandRobin Atkin DownesTroy BakerAfter awakening from a nine year coma, Big Boss forms a new mercenary group called, Diamond Dogs, and teams up with his former rival, Ocelot, to track down the men responsible for the destruction of MSF.
- DirectorRoland LesterlinPaul FurmingerStarsKing JosephJon AvnerQuincy Dunn-BakerRico Rodriguez returns to his homeland, the island of Medici, to help the rebellion fight against the evil military run by Di Ravello who is seeking global domination.Haven't played too much, but seems like more of the same. Not a bad thing in this case, but not a must have game either. Good one to pick up on sale or when the price drops.
- DirectorMagnus JansénPetter MannerfeltStarsMelissa O'NeilErica LindbeckAlex HernandezA virus outbreak in Manhattan spreads on Black Friday causing the United States to collapse in five days.Hugely popular, but I will probably never play it.
- DirectorHez ChorbaStarsAnna ActonJohn ArmstrongJaimi BarbakoffJoin the battle and play an important part in the Star Wars Galaxy. Lead the battle as you fight against the powerful empire in hope to regain freedom for the Galaxy.Arguably the most controversial game of 2015, behind the AK PC port. No singleplayer and an average beta made me lose interest quick.
- StarsAngela BassettAndy McQueenCarlo MestroniA team of soldiers and militarists are recruited into an elite counter terrorism unit. Their objective is to fight terrorism across the globe. A threat has emerged that targets the Western world and its interests around the world.
- DirectorFrank RookeNeil HuxleyStarsElise BjörnerOlivia CarmrydOrion AcabaMax Rockatansky, a former highway patrol officer known across the post apocalyptic wasteland of Australia as Mad Max, has his V8 Interceptor stolen by Immortan Joe's warlord son, Scrotus. Max goes on a bloody crusade to take it back.
- DirectorDominic CiancioloStarsTroy BakerRonald M. BanksSteve BlumTwo years after the death of Shao Khan, the heroes of Earthrealm must face their fallen comrades and prevent Shinnok from corrupting the Jinsei, the source of Earthrealm's life-force.
- DirectorMike LaidlawSam McGlynnPierre Michel-EstivalStarsHarry Hadden-PatonAlix Wilton ReganJon CurryWhen the Conclave is destroyed, leaving only one survivor, demons are loosed up on the world. In an attempt to restore order and save the world, the survivor--now the inquisitor-- instigates the long forgotten inquisition.GOTY in 2014 for many people. Will pick up at some point.
- DirectorAlistair HopeStarsAndrea DeckGeorge AntonKezia BurrowsIn this first person survival horror adventure set fifteen years after the events of Alien (1979), Ripley's daughter becomes trapped on an alien-infested space station which holds answers to the mystery of her mother's disappearance.
- DirectorRyan BarnardChristian ElverdamJacob MikkelsenStarsDavid BatesonJane PerryJohn HopkinsWhen Agent 47 joins the ICA to hunt down threats to mankind, he is also pulled into a game of Cat and Mouse against a mysterious organization that is determined to stop him. All the while he is being stalked by someone from his past.
- DirectorCraig SullivanAbdul GamietJason SmithStarsFaye MarsayHoward CharlesChristina WolfeThe 22nd installment in the Need for Speed series features deep customization, a nocturnal open world, and an immersive plot. The overall focus is on deeper levels of authentic urban car culture, and is centered around the player's car.
- DirectorMichael CondreyGlen A. SchofieldDennis AdamsStarsJosh DuhamelJonathan TuckerJeffrey PierceYou play various American servicemen and their allies in World War II as the Western Allies fight their way through Europe during and after the invasion of Normandy.