31. Alien: Isolation
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2014
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Creative Assembly
Publisher: Sega
Synopsis: Set 15 years after the events in Alien - Ellen Ripley's daughter, Amanda, searches for information about her mother's disappearance. Her search leads her to a volatile planet where she must use all her skills to survive as she is assaulted on all sides by a desperate population and stalked relentlessly by an Alien. The game features a dynamic response system - whatever you do to survive, the Alien tracking you will react - you are always in mortal danger - but you will do whatever you can to survive.
32. Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
Platform: Xbox One
US Release Year: 2014
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (First-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Treyarch
Publisher: Activision
Synopsis: Taking place in the near future - the face of war has changed. Technology and tactics have evolved to the point where armies have been mostly replaces by powerful Private Military Corporations - who use their vast wealth to control borders and advanced weaponry to enforce it. At the center of this rise is the Atlas Corporation, the most powerful PMC, led by Jonathan Irons, who has his own agenda. Soldiers now wear exoskeletons that allow them functionality and lethality beyond a normal person - speed, versatility, strength - is all enhanced and provides an all new way to play Call of Duty in all modes.
33. Bravely Default
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2014
Overall Rating: 3.7 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Silicon Studio
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: Taking inspiration from the classic turn-based RPG as seen in Final Fantasy V - Bravely Default uses a job system, multiple endings, a risk/reward battle system and compelling story.
34. Far Cry 4
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2014
Overall Rating: 3.6 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox, First-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Ubisoft
Publisher: Ubisoft
Synopsis: Deep within the towering Himalayas lies Kyrat where both tradition and violence rule
the day. As Ajay Ghale, you are traveling to this secretive, dangerous area as a last
request for your dying mother. But you will find much more than you ever bargained for
as you find yourself caught up in vicious civil war to overthow the current oppressive
regime of Pagin Min. Far Cry 4 features a revolutionary drop-in, drop-out cooperative
experience, the most diverse and open-world Far Cry has delivered from lush forests
to snow-capped mountains, a new variety for wildlife, travel and weapons - from
stomping away on a six-ton elephant to taking to the air on your wing suit.
35. Hyrule Warriors
Platform: Wii U
US Release Year: 2014
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Beat ‘Em Up)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Tecmo, Koei
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: Once again Hyrule is in danger - the Triforce balance has been upset by the Sorceress Cia - and Princess Zelda has once again gone missing. Hero Link will face ruthless waves of Bokoblin hordes - but he will not be alone. Impa will also lend her powers, and as you proceed, you will unlock more of Hyrule's greatest warriors - each with their own set of moves and weapons. Face down the toughest enemies, employ brutal combos to take them out and save the kingdom once again.
36. Watch Dogs
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2014
Overall Rating: 3.7 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Ubisoft
Publisher: Ubisoft
Synopsis: The city of Chicago is your greatest weapon. You play as Aiden
Pearce,
a brilliant hacker and one-time thug whose criminal past results
in a
violent end to his family. Seeking revenge, he goes after the
people
responsible and in a world where everything is connected
digitally,
Pearce uses his skills to investigate but to control the city itself -
from
traffic lights to trains to drawbridges and more - with the Central
Operating System (CTOS) as his command, Chicago is his
playground.
Watch Dog utilizes key features of dynamic navigation and the
ability to
hack the city - plus groundbreaking multiplayer - you can even
play
without a console using your cell phone - plus 65 vehicles
developed
from the studio responsible for the Drive series.
37. Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2014
Overall Rating: 3.7 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Crystal Dynamics
Publisher: Square Enix
Synopsis: In this successor to Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, Lara, along with rival archeologist Carter Bell must join forces to with imprisoned gods Horus and Isis in order to defeat Set. Up to four players may join forces and compete - take down hordes of Egyptian enemies, solve devious puzzles and avoid dangerous traps all while trying to take the most impressive treasure for yourself.
38. Child of Light
Platform: PlayStation Network
US Release Year: 2014
Overall Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Ubisoft
Publisher: Ubisoft
39. Metro Redux
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2014
Overall Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Compilation, Action (First-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: 4A Games
Publisher: Deep Silver
Synopsis: Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light have been updated for the next generation of consoles with stunning graphics thanks to the 4A game engine. The games place you in a world that has driven humanity underground, and to the brink of extinction, following a nuclear holocaust. Moscow's underground subway system houses the few survivors - who struggle to eek out a living, venturing above ground to scavenge while dealing with new horrors the war has brought. Featuring new physics, lighting and weather effects, as well as two new modes: Spartan' and 'Survival' - this is the definitive version of the Metro franchise.
40. The Last of Us Remastered
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2014
Overall Rating: 4.0 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. This remastered version has improved character models, lighting, shadows and game mechanics - as well as the inclusion of the Left Behind DLC and all map packs.
