2021
I enjoyed looking back last year at my gaming for 2020, so I thought I would make it a tradition. 2021 was a fun year of gaming, with one of the highlights being a Star Wars competition for AH101. Here are my top 5 favorite games I played last year, top 3 underrated games, and top 3 disappointments (games can be from any year, this is just when I got to them)
Let's start off with the disappointments (get the bad out of the way)
3. Rise of Insanity
Game was just glitchy and controls were clunky. It was a chore to finish, just a terrible game overall
2. Indiecalypse
I just wasn't a fan of this "humor", if you can call it that. The game just seemed to throw gross stuff out there as a means of hiding a bad game. I didn't like the story either and it was just random all over the place.
1. Balancelot
I absolutely hated the controls of this game. I understand this is what the game was going for, but as for last year it was my least favorite "game."
Alright we got the disappointments out of the way, time for my top 3 underrated games I played this last year
3. Rain on Your Parade
I will start this by saying I haven't done the DLC yet, but man did I love this game. It is underrated in my mind as an easy gamepass game, but it was very enjoyable. The whole atmosphere was just great. I thought the game was well made with crisp controls. The game wasn't difficult and was quick to pick up. I would recommend this game on a rainy day
2. Glass Masquerade
I really have a love for puzzle games. I enjoy the strategy of finding out what fits/works and what doesn't. This game was relaxing to me. I would turn on some music and play. I would highly recommend this game if you want something easy to play. Viewing different parts of the world was fun
1. Roombo: First Blood
I had a lot of fun6 with this game. It was quirky and a new playstyle to me. I enjoyed getting the 1000g in this game. Attacking and running from the burglars was so much fun. Also I loved setting traps for them and knocking them out one way or another. At the end trying to frantically wipe all of the blood off the ground was so much fun. Great underrated game that probably doesn't get enough attention
We will finish with my top 5 games that I played in 2020
5. Maneater
This was a tough year, a lot of fun games I played. Nier Automata and Deus Ex Mankind Divided just missed the cut. I couldn't leave off Maneater. Is the game simple? Yes it is simple at its core, but very satisfying. Ripping through lakes and oceans eating anything in its path is sooooo fun. I love the commentary and the easy upgrade system. "Eating" license plates and other shark quirks were fun to find. An overall fun game
4. Dishonored 2
The first Dishonored came out and I was hooked on the world. Arkane created a wonderful world. The graphics to create the steampunk world was amazing. I specifically liked one of the opening levels with the dead whale sitting in the harbor, just a great atmosphere. The level design overall was much better than the first. You get to see different parts of the world, whether they be high society, the castle, or a barren sand wasteland. Music was great as I love the selections they chose for the whole game. I am excited to do Death of the Outsider soon
3. Far Cry 5
I was tired of the Far Cry formula after number 4. I felt that 4 was too much like 3 and it didn't expand the series very much. I put off playing this game for awhile. I was wrong, this one brought back my love of the series. A guy I work with loves this game and asked me to try it out. I pushed it up to the top of my backlog and am glad I did. I enjoyed this game a lot. The music throughout the game was very memorable to me. I find myself listening to the songs even to this day. The characters were interesting and clearing different regions enjoyable. I am not always a fan of Ubisoft's formula, but felt it worked well here. I would've liked to see The Father in the game a little more, but he was a good villian. This game was worth the price you see it on sale.
2. Hitman 3
As you saw from last year, Hitman is back again. I love Hitman! The last entry in the series was very good. I enjoyed the experiments they tried with certain levels. People may not like the last part, but I enjoyed wrapping up this iteration of Agent 47. The German level was unique and worked well. The murder mystery was fun and I would love to see more of that. Once again you get to pretty much attack levels how you want and dress up as anyone. I will miss IO's Hitman, but look forward to how they will attack James Bond.
1. Red Dead Redemption 2
This just might be the biggest world I have ever seen in a video game. You can travel from one side to the other and it take 30 minutes or so. That is crazy! I am just about done with the story, but I keep getting sidetracked with other experiences. The challenges leave some things to be desired, but the optional missions are superb. I love meeting the different characters throughout the game. I will say it again, this game world is amazing! I look forward to finishing the story. The music is superb and I see myself listening to it while I drive to work.
2021 was great to get through some big backlog games that I had. I look forward to seeing what I can get to in 2022. Hoping the year is kind to each of you
