An all-new emphasis on RPG mechanics, overhauled combat, and an origins story that transports players to a superbly detailed rendition of Ancient Egypt has been a tremendous boon.
Origins completely shakes up the conventions that had stagnated the series somewhat over the past few years. It took nine titles over the period of a decade before Ubisoft finally hit the reset button on the Assassin’s Creed franchise, and we’re so glad that they did. Second Runner-Up: Assassin’s Creed Origins Best Open-World Game 2017 We should all be fortunate then that Super Mario Odyssey’s is such a joy to spend time in. If you’re dead set on uncovering the 900+ Power Moons that are out there, you’ll need to comb every inch of every kingdom. Once you beat the story, and have all of the kingdoms open to you, Super Mario Odyssey’s world truly opens up. And, of course, that leads to a TON of Power Moons to collect. The ability to explore either as Mario, one of his many transformations made possible by Cappy opens up so many gameplay possibilities. But not only that, each kingdom embraces Cappy in a unique way as well. Aesthetically, they are all bright and beautiful in their own way. Each kingdom is a completely new experience. Its bright and colorful worlds hearken back to the days of Super Mario 64. Just to be clear, it was close between all four of the games on this list and Super Mario Odyssey was a worthy contender. And while you're there, keep your eyes peeled for our most anticipated games coming in 2019.It has to be a hell of a year for open-worlds when the effort put forth by Super Mario Odyssey is just an honorable mention. If you're interested in other 2018 review roundups, or our bounty of features discussing and showcasing the year's best games overall, jump over to GameSpot's Best Games of 2018 hub. You might find also find something new to consider playing before games start rolling in. Scroll down to see where your favorite of the year landed. We've rounded up every PC game that scored at least an 8 on GameSpot in 2018, and organized them by score below.
Now that there's healthy competition for Valve from Discord and Epic, two companies that have recently launched their own digital game stores, there are even more opportunities for developers and consumers alike at the start of 2019.īut before we jump into the new year, now is a great chance to revisit the best of PC gaming in 2018. Trends come and go, new technologies inspire developers to push the boundaries of their creativity, and because it's an open platform, ambitious upstarts have great freedom when it comes to creating and releasing their games.
One of the most exciting aspects of PC gaming is how quickly it can evolve.
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