1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Divinity: Original Sin
Platform: Xbox One
US Release Year: 2015
Overall Rating: 5.0 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.
4. Batman: Arkham Knight
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2015
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Rocksteady Studios
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive
Synopsis: The trilogy comes to an explosive finale as Batman faces the ultimate challenge in the city he has sworn to protect. The Scarecrow has recruited some of Batman's deadliest foes: The Penguin, Harley Quinn and Two-Face - all who want nothing more to see Batman dead. The open world returns and, for the first time, Batman can utilize the Batmobile to patrol Gotham City as the darkest hour arrives.
5. Shovel Knight
Platform: Wii U
US Release Year: 2015
Overall Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Yacht Club Games
Publisher: Yacht Club Games
Synopsis: Shovel Knight brings classic 8-bit platforming into the current generation.The design is
classic, the gameplay easy to learn, but difficult to master. Jump, dig, enhance in the story
of Knight searching for his beloved against the nefarious Order of No Quarter and their
menacing leader, The Enchantress. The game content will be updated for free, including
three full new campaigns, along with Challenge Mode, Battle Mode and Body Swap Mode.
6. Life is Strange
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2015
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Adventure
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: DONTNOD Entertainment
Publisher: Square Enix
Synopsis: Max, a senior photography student, is unexpectedly gifted with the power to reverse time. After she saves the life of Chloe, a childhood best friend she hasn't seen in five years, it throws them both into a deeper mystery surrounding Arcadia Bay. As Max deals with the consequences of her actions, the two also find themselves on the trail of Rachel Amber, who has been found murdered.
7. PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2015
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (SHMUP, Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Q Games, Double Eleven
Publisher: Double Eleven
8. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2015
Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Elements), Action (Sandbox)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: CD Projekt Red Studio
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive
Synopsis: An ancient evil has awakened - bringing terror and abducting the young - spoke only in
whispers, The Wild Hunt has returned. Led by four wraith commanders, the group
seeks only to bring misery to the world. But for Geralt, the battle is personal, as they
have targeted the one person he considers his soul mate and he will stop at nothing to
bring them down. As with past Witch games, decisions you make will have an affect on
the NPCs and cities around you. Stunning next-gen graphics with a dark fantasy
atmosphere are brought to life. The game serves as both a stand-alone story with
hints and allusions to past games for those who have played the series from the
beginning.
9. Super Mario Maker
Platform: Wii U
US Release Year: 2015
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: Let your creativity run wild and enjoy near-limitless number of level designs from
around the world. Mario Maker lets you design your own Mario levels using the Wii U
Game Pad and share them. Four different and unique worlds - the original Super Mario
Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario World and Super Mario Bros. U. Combine
items, enemies and traps in new and inventive ways and expand the characters roster
through challenges or Amiibos. Use your imagination to create the most unique or
devious levels - online rankings make it easy to play the most popular levels.
10. Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2015
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Beat ‘Em Up)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Omega Force
Publisher: Square Enix
Synopsis: The city of Arba has long lived in harmony with the monsters around them. All that
changes one fateful day when a fell force sweeps in, and the formally benevolent
monsters suddenly turn on the humans and begin attacking. Heroes Luceus and
Aurora, along with their master and one of the few benevolent monsters left, must
battle the fierce hoards and figure out who, or what, has brought out the evil in the land.
They will not be alone, as a huge cast of Dragon Quest heroes - including Alena,
Bianca and Yangus and many more, will join them. You can switch between the heroes
as will - utilizing each characters' ability to turn the tide of battle. Recruit monsters by
earning medals and have them fight alongside you.
