Tyler Hall
Bulletstorm was a great game in 2011 and it's just as enjoyable in 2017.
Splasher is an exciting, colorful, and challenging game that platforming aficionados need to check out.
The Division 2 is jam-packed with things to do and it does an excellent job of rewarding you with exciting loot.
Guacamelee! 2 sticks closely to the core formula that made the original a massive success.
I had a great time with Minit and really enjoyed its unique time constraint mechanic and interconnected world.
Far Cry 5 is a massive game with tons of content and Far Cry Arcade has the potential to keep the game fresh and exciting for months to come.
Playing Superhot is probably the closest I'll ever come to feeling like James Bond.
Modern additions to the classic Resident Evil formula have made Resident Evil 2 an excellent remake although I am a little disappointed with how the 2nd Run campaigns are handled.
Due to the busy art style and slippery controls, it took a little while for Xenon Valkyrie+ to get its hooks in me but as I improved, everything started to open up and I had an extremely enjoyable time battling enemies and searching for its rewarding secrets.
A Hat in Time is a charming adventure with four wonderfully crafted and unique worlds.
A Rose in the Twilight's dark and atmospheric tone contrasts well with the budding story of friendship between two unlikely individuals but it's the well-crafted and clever puzzles built on just a few simple mechanics that make it a must-play for any puzzle game fan.
Death's Gambit has all the makings of a fantastic 2D Souls-like experience.
Days Gone is an exceptionally refined and gorgeous open-world action adventure game.
The Evil Within 2 is a tense and challenging game that still manages to remain accessible.
Masters of Anima caught me completely off guard but in a very good way.
With almost 50 levels, multiple difficulties, and four medals to unlock in each stage, Octahedron has enough content to keep players busy for hours.
Middle-earth: Shadow of War is a sprawling action-filled epic adventure with a compelling story and a living, breathing world that creates real consequences for your actions and failures.
Dead Cells is undoubtedly one of the best games I've played all year.
I could go on and on about SteamWorld Dig 2's strengths.
Evoland and its clever riff on gaming culture and history is perfect for long-time gamers while Evoland 2 is a fantastic RPG that belongs in the top echelon of indie games.