11. The Last of Us
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2013
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Survival Horror)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Naughty Dog
Publisher: Sony
Synopsis: The story takes place 20 years after a pandemic wiped out most of the human race. Now the infected attack like rabid animals while roving survivors do everything they can to survive. Joel, a hardened veteran is given a mission to escort a young girl, Ellie, out of an oppressive military quarantine zone. Yet what starts off a seemingly easy task becomes a brutal trek across the ruined U.S. Resources are scarce, choices you make will determine your path, adaptive AI molds you your playing style and "Dynamic Stealth" opportunities all make this third-person oriented game a genre-defining video game experience.
12. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2011
Overall Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox), Role Playing (RPG) (Elements)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Bethesda Softworks
Publisher: 2K
Synopsis: Just as the headman's axe is about to end your criminal life, a beast from legend, long thought dead, appears: a dragon. As you escape, the key to your destiny is awoken: you are a dragonborn with the ability harness the power of the powerful enemies. Yet you must not only deal with these age-old creatures but also a kingdom in turmoil as the future of the Empire of Tamriel hangs in the balance on the outcome of the choices you make.
13. Divinity: Original Sin
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2015
Overall Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Larian Studios
Publisher: Larian Studios
Synopsis: Set before the events of Divine Divinity - a pair of Source Hunters are in Rivellon,
investigating a report of dark magic in the realm. The enveloping, non-linear story is full of
immersive environments, memorable characters and hidden treasures. Co-op can be
played online or with two-player split-screen locally. This enhanced edition comes with
hours of re-mastered dialogue.
14. Call of Duty: Black Ops II
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (First-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Treyarch
Publisher: Activision
Synopsis: Spanning years from the 1980s Cold War to a near-future scenario dominated by technology and weaponized mechs, Call of Duty: Black Ops II features both returning characters and new faces as players must navigate two distinct, playable time periods where their decisions will affect the outcome of the game.
15. Red Dead Redemption
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2010
Overall Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Rockstar Games
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Synopsis: At the turn of the century the Old West gives one last, final breath. Into this world steps former outlaw John Marston who has become a government pawn to track down his old gang in order to save his family.
16. Valkyria Chronicles 4
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2018
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Tactical RPG)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Sega
Publisher: Sega
Synopsis: The return of the turn-based strategy with third-person shooter mechanics returns. Taking place at the same time as the original Valkyria Chronicles, but focuses on Squad E in the Federation. Under the command of Claude Wallace he, along with his childhood friends, navigate the harsh realities of war - from freezing blizzards to waves of Imperial Soldiers to the godlike Valkyria themselves - and will find out if their bonds can survive. The signature hand-drawn style returns, updated for the current systems, along with composer Hitoshi Sakimoto. New features include numerous offensive/defensive battleship support options, a new Grenadier class and Last Stand action before death.
17. RetroArch
Platform: PC
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Compilation
Developer: Libretro
Publisher: Libretro
Synopsis: The world's greatest all-in-one emulator is available on PC, Android, and a variety of closed platforms via jailbreaking. Its unique core-based architecture allows for individual emulators for different classic platforms to act like plug-ins in a unified interface.
18. Divinity: Original Sin
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2015
Overall Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Larian Studios
Publisher: Larian Studios
Synopsis: Set before the events of Divine Divinity - a pair of Source Hunters are in Rivellon, investigating a report of dark magic in the realm. The enveloping, non-linear story is full of immersive environments, memorable characters and hidden treasures. Co-op can be played online or with two-player split-screen locally. This enhanced edition comes with hours of re-mastered dialogue.
19. Grand Theft Auto V
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2013
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox, Third-Person Shooter, Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Rockstar Games
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Synopsis: With the largest open-world yet to date, Grand Theft Auto V returns to the sun-drenched metropolis of Los Santos. This time to can switch between three main characters: Franklin, a one-time street gang member looking for a bigger score, Michael, an ex-con who finds his "retirement" anything but easy and Trevor, a maniac who prefers violence over anything else. Switch between the three on the fly and bring them together to take on some massive heists. The game features a host of extra content, from plumbing the depths of the ocean floor, to tennis matches, skydiving and much, much more. Plua, a new multiplayer mode redefines the open-world experience.
20. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2016
Overall Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Naughty Dog
Publisher: Sony
Synopsis: It has been several years since Nathan Drake took his last adventure and had all but
retired from the game. But he has been forced back into the world of thieves - and this
time the mission is much more personal. His globe-trotting adventure to uncover a
conspiracy behind a hidden pirate treasure will push him to his limits - both physical and
mental, and he will have to decide what he's willing to sacrifice to save the ones he loves.
