161. Mafia III
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2016
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Hangar 13
Publisher: 2K
Synopsis: 1968, New Orleans, Lincoln Clay has returned from Vietnam. He now knows a truth -
family isn't who you're born to, it's who you will die for. After the Italian Mafia destroyed the
black mob he called famiy, all Lincoln wants to do is start over - but his old life keeps
calling and as the mob and corrupt city officials alike creep back into his life, Lincoln will
start a new family - but it won't be without consequences.
162. Mafia III
Platform: Xbox One
US Release Year: 2016
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Hangar 13
Publisher: 2K
Synopsis: 1968, New Orleans, Lincoln Clay has returned from Vietnam. He now knows a truth -
family isn't who you're born to, it's who you will die for. After the Italian Mafia destroyed the
black mob he called famiy, all Lincoln wants to do is start over - but his old life keeps
calling and as the mob and corrupt city officials alike creep back into his life, Lincoln will
start a new family - but it won't be without consequences.
163. Dragon Quest Builders
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2016
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox, Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
Synopsis: Dragon Quest meets Minecraft in the open-world sandbox where you can create the
tools to build your ultimate castle, restore towns to their glory and take on iconic
monsters. Long ago in Alefgard a hero was said to arise to stop the Dragonlord but
instead of defeating him, he joined him and Alefgard was plunged into ruin and
darkness. The people, robbed of creativity, wander the ruins of their former homes,
scavenging and scrounging to survive. But the goddess has chosen another hero, one
with the power to rebuild that which was destroyed so long ago - and finally defeat the
Dragonlord.
164. Dishonored 2
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2016
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure, Sandbox)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Arkane Studios
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Synopsis: The supernatural assassin's return in the highly-anticipated followup to the 2012 game-
of-the-year original. Take control of either Emily Kaldwin or Corvo Attano a pair of
assassins with their own personal style, abilities and weapons. Action, stealth, mobility
and brutal combat - utilize everything at your disposal to get the job done. Fully-voiced
characters give more depth while the Void Engine provides a step forward in rendering
technology. Each kill, each decisions will shape the game and story - it's up to you to
decide how things will end.
165. Dishonored 2
Platform: Xbox One
US Release Year: 2016
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure, Sandbox)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Arkane Studios
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Synopsis: The supernatural assassin's return in the highly-anticipated followup to the 2012 game-
of-the-year original. Take control of either Emily Kaldwin or Corvo Attano a pair of
assassins with their own personal style, abilities and weapons. Action, stealth, mobility
and brutal combat - utilize everything at your disposal to get the job done. Fully-voiced
characters give more depth while the Void Engine provides a step forward in rendering
technology. Each kill, each decisions will shape the game and story - it's up to you to
decide how things will end.
166. Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Platform: Xbox One
US Release Year: 2017
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure, Sandbox)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Monolith Productions
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive
Synopsis: As the shadow of darkness spreads across Middle-earth, once again Talion and
Celebrimbor - two parts of a whole, must come together and try to stop the Dark Lord
Sauron and his Ringwraith hordes from spreading. If they cannot get a hold of the Ring
of Power, perhaps they can forge their own to take control of his legions - but will the
power be too strong to control? And can they mitigate its influence? A deeper Nemesis
systems awaits - with more enemy types, more cunning strategy and knowing that
even the lowliest soldier can one day rise to become your most powerful adversary.
167. Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2017
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure, Sandbox)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Monolith Productions
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive
Synopsis: As the shadow of darkness spreads across Middle-earth, once again Talion and
Celebrimbor - two parts of a whole, must come together and try to stop the Dark Lord
Sauron and his Ringwraith hordes from spreading. If they cannot get a hold of the Ring
of Power, perhaps they can forge their own to take control of his legions - but will the
power be too strong to control? And can they mitigate its influence? A deeper Nemesis
systems awaits - with more enemy types, more cunning strategy and knowing that
even the lowliest soldier can one day rise to become your most powerful adversary.
168. Far Cry 5
Platform: Xbox One
US Release Year: 2018
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox, First-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Ubisoft
Publisher: Ubisoft
Synopsis: The new junior deputy has arrived in Hope County, Montana to find the area has come
under the control of Joseph Seed and his fanatical doomesday cult, Eden's Gate. But a
resistance is growing, with some allies in the form of a pastor who has lost his flock, a
bartender who will fight for what is hers and a pilot who just wants peace. From the
wilds of the mountains to small-town America, gather your allies, take down Seed and
his siblings to liberate the county and save those still willing to fight. Feature a fully
customizable character, two-player campaign local co-op, aerial dogfights, the ability to
train animals and more.
169. Far Cry 5
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2018
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox, First-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Ubisoft
Publisher: Ubisoft
Synopsis: The new junior deputy has arrived in Hope County, Montana to find the area has come
under the control of Joseph Seed and his fanatical doomesday cult, Eden's Gate. But a
resistance is growing, with some allies in the form of a pastor who has lost his flock, a
bartender who will fight for what is hers and a pilot who just wants peace. From the
wilds of the mountains to small-town America, gather your allies, take down Seed and
his siblings to liberate the county and save those still willing to fight. Feature a fully
customizable character, two-player campaign local co-op, aerial dogfights, the ability to
train animals and more.
170. Horizon: Zero Dawn
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2020
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox), Role Playing (RPG) (Elements)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Guerrilla Games
Publisher: Sony
Synopsis: Aloy has lived a sheltered life, but the hunter and archer is about to find out what the
world really holds. The future is lush with beautiful forests, grand mountains and clear
rivers. But the future is also filled with dangerous machines - machines that now roam
and seemingly control this vast world. The machines have the advantage, but Aloy has
the speed and intelligence to take them down. She will explore this world, the surviving
factions, ancient relics and mysterious buildings to find out how this world came to be -
and if there is any way to change it.
