#goty2017

I used to write a lot more about games and stuff, and I especially enjoy writing about games I liked. BEHOLD, the games that were on my list this year:

Best games this year:

Zelda: Breath of the Wild

I have at various points thought I could get some words down on paper about this game to explain why I love it so much… but I won’t. It’s got a near-perfect core loop, and I love it. Maybe my favorite Zelda ever.

Mario Odyssey

Best Mario since Galaxy. My favorite since Mario 64.

Best games of years past I played this year:

Stardew Valley

Didn’t actually play this on the Switch, but I did sink way too many hours into it. I can’t wait to dive back into it next year after they add multiplayer.

Skyrim with mods

I did play this closer to its release for a decent chunk of hours, but I went back this year with a ton of mods enabled. My playthrough was cut short by a failed hard drive, but I had a blast, and saw more of that game than I had before. I see why people love it now.

Best mobile:

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

Why do people hate this? Animal Crossing is boring on a good day, and this makes it feel like I have a reason to keep going back to it. Sure, it’s a maintenance game, sure it’s a bit scaled down… but I made a hot spring cafe at my campsite… and I’m friends with a cool alligator with a dumb face.

Magikarp Jump

I actually hate this game, but damnit, you won’t beat my high score.

Solitairica

I wish there was more to this game than there is, but it’s maybe the most addicting form of solitaire (the card game) out there.

Best to watch:

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds

I never actually got myself to play - it’s not generally the type of game I get into. However! I have watched a lot of this game on streams, which is something I’ve never done with any game ever before. I love watching this game get played. Thanks, Awful Squad.

Best I didn’t play yet:

I have a PS4, and I want this game. I shall play it. I shall.

Something about really great endings?

Something about quirky, surprising characters a la Undertale?

Best Assassin’s Creed since Black Flag?

Fucking hell:

Mass Effect: Andromeda

EA has had a bad year.

Can’t wait:

Anthem

"Hey there Gabby! What are you reading?"

"Luciana's book! I hear she's coming to live with us and I want to know all about her so she feels welcome. Look! Here she comes now!"

"Hi! My name's Luciana Vega and I want to be the first girl on Mars."

"hi! My name's Lea and this is Gabriella."

"we're so excited you're here! Will you tell us all about your story?"

"Of course. Oh wait! Who's that?"

"hello. My name's Nyla. I'm new here and want to see if I could join you..."

"of course!"

"I'm new too. It will be great to not be the only new one!"