From Red Dead Redemption 2 to God of War, we pick the very best video games of 2018!
Another year of games has come and gone.
Fortunately, 2018s slate of games left us with more smiles than regrets.
We witnessed exemplary artistry from studios who worked tirelessly to see their visions through as well as epic storytelling.
This years list is made up of a diverse mix of titles, both AAA and indie.
In other words, these are the games we absolutely fell in love with in 2018.
Its RPG mechanics sometimes feel at odds with its plot, characters, and world.
Its story sometimes veers off in unnecessary directions in an attempt to extend the narratives length.
Buy God of War on Amazon.
At the forefront ofRDR2s success is its living, breathing, and unpredictable world.
Youll often be tempted to venture off the beaten path to explore the game worlds countless points of interest.
(Were particular fans of finding KKK members and lighting them on fire.)
Theres not much you cant do inRDR2and its unlikely youll ever get to experience it all in one playthrough.
Trust us, youll get lost in this world.
Things only get slightly better but the struggle persists all throughout Arthurs multi-year journey.
(The microtransactions can go, though.)
Buy Red Dead Redemption 2 on Amazon.
Thats not quite the case today, which is whyMarvels Spider-Manfeels like such a gift.
But Peter Parker is only half of the story.
Storytelling aside,Marvels Spider-Manis just a ton of fun to play.
Marvels Spider-Manis a showcase of what superhero games can be at their very best.
We just hope thatwhat comes nextcontinues to improve on the formula.
Buy Marvels Spider-Man on Amazon.
The twilight of the series seemed close at hand.
Instead,Black Ops 4finds new ways to make the experience feel fresh.
Buy Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 on Amazon.
Super Smash Bros. All of these characters clash across a total of 103 stages.
But the sheer amount of content isnt the only thingSuper Smash Bros. Ultimatehas to offer.
Tweaks both big and small make this the bestSmash Bros.game yet.
The biggest addition is the Spirits mechanic, a new set of power-ups that fighters can use during battle.
Spirits change the way you approach certain characters, making even your go-to fighter feel new again.
Buy Super Smash Bros. None of that really matters, though, once you start actually playingDead Cells.
Its not different from all that has come before; its just better than most of it.
Buy Dead Cells on Amazon.
Subnauticais a grand scale survival game that will surely appeal to even those who dont like survival games.
Its world isnt procedurally generated, meaning that everything feels like it was crafted with purpose.
Theres a plot that is as welcome as it is unintrusive.
Truth be told,Subnauticafeels closer toStardew ValleythanNo Mans Sky.
Buy Subnautica on Amazon.
Return of the Obra Dinn
Lucas Pope | PC
You probably wont likeReturn of the Obra Dinn.
Obra Dinntells the story of an empty ship that has strangely floated back to shore.
Piecing together what happened requires you to assemble the tiniest fragments of information into a larger picture.
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The games ambitious design works because all of its base elements are in place and perfectly complement each other.
The sprites are beautifully drawn, too (none of that 2.5D business here).
This is a true gem.
Matthew Byrd is a staff writer forDen of Geek.
You canread more of his work hereor find him on Twitter at@SilverTuna014.
