1. 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.
2. Valkyria Chronicles Remastered
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2016
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Tactical RPG)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Sega
Publisher: Sega
Synopsis: Set in a WWII-type setting with vivid graphics, Valkyria Chronicles takes place on Eurpopa where the Second Europan War is currently in full swing. The Autocratic East Europan Imperial Alliance (the Empire) is sweeping across the continent, intent on capturing the precious resource Ragnite. The neutral Principality of Gallia is their target, sitting on a rich deposit of the substance. But Lieutenant Welkin Gunther and Squad 7 will not bow to the might of the Empire and will do all they can to stop their advance. Featuring stunning 1080p/60fps graphics and the inclusion of all DLC (Hard EX Mode, Edy's Mission, Selvaria's Mission, and Challenge of the Edy Detachment) this is the ultimate version of the tactical RPG.
3. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2016
Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Grezzo Games
Publisher: Nintendo
4. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD
Platform: Wii U
US Release Year: 2016
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: When his pastoral life is threatened by darkness spreading across the land, yet another
Link in the long chain of heroes takes up the sword to set things right. Venture through a
world filled with foes in the company of a strange, imp-like girl named Midna, who knows
more than she is willing to admit. The WiiU updated version also comes with an exclusive
Amiibo, to add bonuses to the game as well as upcoming titles.
5. Shadow Warrior 2
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2016
Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (First-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Flying Wild Hog
Publisher: Devolver Digital
6. The Witness
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2016
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Adventure, Casual (Finite Puzzle)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Thekla
Publisher: Thekla
7. Inside
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2016
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure, 2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: PLAYDEAD
Publisher: PLAYDEAD
8. Batman: Return to Arkham
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2016
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Compilation, Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Rocksteady Studios
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive
Synopsis: Return to the games that re-defined Batman - Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman:
Arkham City return, both remastered and updated and including all the DLC for both
games. Experience the thrill of taking on a rogues gallery of Batman's greatest villains in
an exceptional and dark story.
9. Sid Meier's Civilization VI
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2016
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Strategy (Turn-Based Strategy)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Firaxis Games
Publisher: 2K
Synopsis: The classic turn-based strategy game that has sold over 34 million copies worldwide
(including 8 million copies of Civilization V alone) returns with all-new features. Cities
now span multiple tiles and expand like never before as well as taking advantage of the
terrain and resources. Units stack so you can embed anti-tank units with infantry or
warriors with settlers. Active Research gives you a boost to discovery - use units to
explore, enhance and discover new cultures. Dynamic Diplomacy - interact with
leaders like never before from early primitive war to strategic alliances later. Enhanced
Multiplayer, including new cooperative modes meant to be finished in a single session.
10. Doom
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2016
Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (First-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: id Software
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Synopsis: Doom, the game that revolutionized the FPS genre, returns. The Union Aerospace
Corporation has a massive research facility on Mars - one that has been overrun by a
terrifying demonic force. As the lone DOOM Marine, you are all that stands between
the horde and destruction. Utilize a massive arsenal of weapons and your skills - but
don't stop to rest, the relenteless campaign doesn't feature cover or health recovery.
The game also features a robust multiplayer mode and the ability to create your own
maps with DOOM SnapMap, a powerful but easy-to-use map editor for all platforms.
