11. Tomb Raider: The Definitive Edition
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2014
Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Crystal Dynamics
Publisher: Square Enix
Synopsis: The origin story of Laura Croft is finally revealed. How did an unsure young woman transform into the tough-as-nails adventuring superstar? A forgotten island with a dark history holds the key as she will have to use all her skills - survival, weapons, stealth and melee to survive the ordeal. The game has been updated to provide the highest level of detail for next-gen consoles and well as all of the DLC and digital versions of the Dark Horse comic and Brady Games mini art book.
12. Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2014
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (First-Person Shooter), Role Playing (RPG) (Elements)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: 2K
Publisher: 2K
Synopsis: Being bad has never felt so good - before the events of Borderlands 2 - this Pre-Sequel follows Handsome Jack on his rise to power - new characters, Wilhelm the Enforcer, Nisha the Lawbringer, and Athena the Gladiator and a combat-ready Claptrap - will assist this rise. But the moon of Pandora is very different - the gravity will have you leaping in bounding in new ways and all-new laser and ice-based weapons gives a new twist on taking out the enemy. Plus new enemies, new vehicles and a completely new setting (but still a whole lot of loot) - it's the Pre-Sequel you've been waiting for.
13. Rayman Legends
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2014
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Ubisoft
Publisher: Ubisoft
Synopsis: It's an all new Rayman adventure when Rayman, Globox and the Teensies enter a mysterious tent and find wondrous paintings of mythical worlds - and find themselves sucked inside. Now they must work together, fight incredible bosses and find a way back home. The PS4 version lets you take the game on the go with PS Vita remote play and uses the Dualshock 4 touchpad to unlock doors and tickle enemies into submission.
14. Diablo III
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2014
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Action RPG)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
Synopsis: Two decades after the events in Diablo II: Lord of Destruction, in which Diablo, Mephisto, and Baal were defeated, stirrings of evil return and Deckard Cain returns to the ruins of Tristram Cathedral seeking answers. From the sky, a harbinger of fiery doom falls from the heavens, awaking long dormant evil and once again, the heroes will set forth to stop it. The classic hack 'n slash RPG returns after 11 years with new classes, new approaches to healing and improved multiplayer. The Ultimate Evil Edition contains the Reaper of Souls Expansion as well as the new Crusader class.
15. SteamWorld Dig
Platform: Nintendo Network
US Release Year: 2014
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Image & Form
Publisher: Image & Form
16. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2014
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Fighting)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Bandai, Namco
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: The first Smash Bros. game to be released on a hand-held brings the competitive fighting game into your hands and wherever you go. Up to four players can battle locally or online in classic Smash Bros. fashion. Unique to the 3DS version is the "Smash Run" mode - where you battle waves of a familiar enemies across various franchises in order to collect the most power-ups - which can be used in the next battle. New characters include Mega-Man, Little Mac, Pac-Man, Rosalina, Palutena, Animal Crossing Villager, Wii Fit Trainer, Greninja, Robin and even your Mii character.
17. The Evil Within
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2014
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Survival Horror)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Tango Gameworks
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Synopsis: Detective Sebastian Castellanos is investigating the scene of a gruesome mass murder when he and his fellow officers are assaulted by an unknown force. Knocked unconscious, Sebastian awakens in a dark world where hideous creatures walk with the dead and brutal traps await the unwary. He will have to survive this twisted realm, face his terror and solve the mystery behind the evil force if he ever wants to return to his life.
18. LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2014
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure, 3D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Traveller’s Tales
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive
Synopsis: Batman is branching out - with the help of the Justice League (unlock over 150 characters, including BIG FIG characters like Cyborg and Solomon Grundy) - as Braniac attempts to shrink the world and add it to his miniature collection. Batman with travel to the Lantern world in order to obtain powerful Lantern Rings in order to stop him. Beyond the main game, you can access the Bat Computer to take part in various challenges from arena battles to racing.
19. LittleBigPlanet 3
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2014
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Media Molecule
Publisher: Sony
Synopsis: Sackboy is ready to go on an all-new adventure... but this time he won't be alone. Oddsock will help him leap over walls in a single bound, Swoop allows him to glide through the air and Toggle can switch from a strongman to a speedster. Explore the Imagisphere and help the planet Bunkum as it comes under attack from the evil Newton. Create and share your creations as the community expands - and play any of the 8.5 million creations from the first two games as well.
20. Dragon Age: Inquisition
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2014
Overall Rating: 3.9 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: BioWare
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Synopsis: The land of Thedas has descended into chaos - dragons darken the skies while the
mages and Templars fight an all-out war. As the nations fight each other for control,
you, as the Inquisitor, have the power to restore order. Your inquisition will target the
agents of chaos and attempt to bring back the balance - but the choices you make,
who you choose to help and to destroy - will shape this new Dragon Age. This ia a
next-gen RPG with a character-driven story, an immersive world, memorable
characters and a high degree of customization over you and your followers.
