It occurs to me that we never did a "Best Of 2024" list. That's sort
of a traditional requirement that you have to do when a new year
begins. Well, as it remains January so I guess we can sneak it in
still.
It occurs to me that we never did a "Best Of 2024" list. That's sort
of a traditional requirement that you have to do when a new year
begins. Well, as it remains January so I guess we can sneak it in
still.
So... Best Game of 2024? No, that won't work... at least not for me.
I've played so few newly released games this year that I wouldn't have
much of a selection to choose from. So instead, I'll diversify and
expand the list to include, "Best Game WE PLAYED in 2024"... and then immediately contract it to "Best NEW Games We Played in 2024." Because otherwise it'll just be 1994's "Doom" all over again...
Here's my list. Feel free to make your own categories.
Best Of 2024: Cyberpunk 2077 ---------------------------------------------------------------
What really needs be said. Is it the /best/ game ever?
No, I don't think so. But it is a solidly made game,
visually gorgeous, wonderfully true to the source material.
Its buggy launch notwithstanding, "Cyberpunk 2077" has
redeemed itself over the years, and fans of the open-world
shooter genre (GTA clones) do themselves a disservice if
they don't play this one.
Most Impressive Visuals: Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) ---------------------------------------------------------------
This game really earns its 250GB footprint on my HDD.
My fascination with realistic flight sim mechanics is
long gone, but I love buzzing low across the countryside,
just at tree level, and seeing the gorgeous landscapes...
and being able to do so nearly anywhere in the world. I'm
not crazy about being tethered to the Microsoft
mothership to enable these visuals, but I have to admit...
the end result is well worth it.
Most Fun: God of War (2018) ---------------------------------------------------------------
A contender for 'best game', "God of War" lost out only
because it's middle acts dragged on a bit longer than
needed, and it was a half-step behind "Cyberpunk" in
the visuals department. But "God of War" had a much
more memorable story and - even with a slow-paced third
act - didn't overstay its welcome (there's something to
be said for games that you can finish in twenty hours).
Its combat was quick and satisfying, and was
interspersed with fun exploration and platforming. Is
it really more 'fun' than "Cyberpunk 2077"? They're
really too different types of games to easily say,
but "God of War" deserved some recognition, so I'm
giving it this award.
Most Surprising: Ghostwire Tokyo ---------------------------------------------------------------
I honestly didn't expect much from this game; it looked
a weird open-world game from some no-name developer,
but "Ghostwire" was a lot more enjoyable than I expected.
Mechanically, it took few chances but its haunted Tokyo
was a blast to explore, the powers you wielded were fun
to use, and the monsters were unique and interesting. A
great game? Probably not; as I said, it's a bit too
derivative in its style to qualify. But a lot more fun
than I expected.
Most Disappointing: Last Call BBS ---------------------------------------------------------------
This is an unfair category, because it really says less
about the quality of the game than my expectations of
what the game should have been. And "Last Call BBS"
isn't a terrible game. Sure, it reflects the tiny
budget of its Indie developer, but that's not necessarily
a sin. My issue with "Last Call" is that, ultimately,
all it is a series of - admittedly clever and unique -
logic puzzles, and I was expecting a something with
more story and exploration of BBS culture. If you like
banging your head against tough puzzles, "Last Call" is
definitely worth a look... but it was very much not
what I was expecting, and I couldn't help but be
disappointed.
Because I Have To: American Truck Simulator: Kansas ---------------------------------------------------------------
C'mon, you knew I just had to toss in a mention of
these stupid games. But I play them so often, it would
be criminal not to give them an award of some sort. And
- after the disappointing Texas and Oklahoma DLC expansions -
Kansas was a welcome return to form. The state it represents
isn't particularly exciting, but it made for some enjoyable
drives and it helped to remind me why I loved the Truck
Simulator games so much.
Well, that's my list. How about you?
What were The Best New (to you) Games You Played In 2024?
On 1/24/2024 9:01 AM, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
It occurs to me that we never did a "Best Of 2024" list. That's sort
of a traditional requirement that you have to do when a new year
begins. Well, as it remains January so I guess we can sneak it in
still.
Well, that might be because we've only just started 2024....
Well, that might be because we've only just started 2024....
On Thu, 25 Jan 2024 01:41:26 +0000, ant@zimage.comANT (Ant) wrote:
Dimensional Traveler <dtravel@sonic.net> wrote:
On 1/24/2024 9:01 AM, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
Well, that might be because we've only just started 2024....
It occurs to me that we never did a "Best Of 2024" list. That's sort
of a traditional requirement that you have to do when a new year
begins. Well, as it remains January so I guess we can sneak it in
still.
2023 would be better. :P
Gaddurnit.
I'd just finished training myself to write "2024" instead of "2023"
and now it comes around to bite me in the ass.
Y'all knew what I meant anyway. Best games of 2023. C'mon. Where's
your list? I gotta know what good games did I miss out on?
What were The Best New (to you) Games You Played In 2024?
It occurs to me that we never did a "Best Of 2024" list. That's sort
of a traditional requirement that you have to do when a new year
begins. Well, as it remains January so I guess we can sneak it in
still.
So... Best Game of 2024?Marty Mc Fly, is it you?
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