121 Best PC Games to Play in 2015 & 2016: Page 9 of 10

Sorceress, Dragon Knight and Nightblade from Elder Scrolls Online.
Only the best get to look this awesome.


 

24. Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (2011)

Assassinate like a pro.

Developer: Ubisoft

Genre: Action Adventure

Theme: Templars vs Assassins

Get ready for another trip into the Animus to discover more about the Assassin's Creed universe while assassinating Templars. Players take on the mantle of Ezio Auditore once more, this time loaded with new assassin team mechanics and craftable grenades! Master you assassin's arsenal so you can go all out against the Templar cover-ups and unveil more of the truth behind the story!

Something tells me he's using Eagle Vision and watching his mark instead of the sunset.

Brotherhood incorporates some cool new stuff compared to Assassin's Creed 2. It contains an open world, just like the previous games, but also adds team mechanics into the mix. Now you get to take your assassin partners along with you on jobs, to make your assassinations go more quickly and smoothly.

There's also a city building minigame which allows players to restore the capital city as they see fit, unlocking goodies in the process, as well as cool new tools added to your arsenal, so you'll have something for every situation.

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23. Far Cry 4 (2014)

It's so pretty!

Developer: Ubisoft

Genre: FPS

Theme: Fight the Dictator without giving way to greater evil.

Far Cry 4 stars a main character returning to his homeland to spread his mother's ashes. He meets Pagan Min, a cruel and psychotic dictator who outlaws things on random whims. You must fight against his army and return your homeland back to the people.

Oh sunrise, you're so pretty. I hope you don't get murdered by Pagan Min.

Far Cry 4 takes the strength of Far Cry 3's atmosphere and applies to the Tibetan mountains. The game itself takes place in a fictional country, but the land and the people seem to have such a rich culture you might swear it's real. Color also plays a big part in the game, making for a more picturesque experience.

Hunting sees some new and cool features, like the introduction of the elephants, which are particularly fun because you can ride them into battle! Nothing says “Fight the power” like getting a head-shot from the back of an enraged elephant. There's such an interesting world to interact with that makes this game definitely worth playing.

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22. Batman: Arkham Knight (2015)

Time to take back the night.

Developer: Rocksteady Studios

Genre: Action Adventure

Theme: Be a super hero

Batman: Arkham Knight hasn't been out long, but it was a highly anticipated sequel to the Arkham family. It stars one of the most well-known super heroes of all time in one of the most crime-ridden cities ever to grace fiction. You get to take on Batman's gadgets and badass fighting skills, as well as the Batmobile!

That suit's SO COOL THOUGH.

Arkham Knight is actually the name of a new villain, created solely for the purposes of this game. He sports a batman-esque helmet (which has the ears) but the rest of him is armed to the teeth with paramilitary gear. Batman must fight against him and his permanent “solutions” for dispensing justice against the criminals of Gotham.

Along with that, we still get tons of territory to explore and other villains to beat up in this action-packed sequel. There have been some complaints about a 30 frame-per-second cap, but that can be changed and fixed. Rocksteady is also working to fix this issue all the same, and the reviews that don't base themselves solely on the frame cap are pretty good. Give it a go.

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21. Mortal Kombat X (2015)

The official Goro trailer. ^

Developer: NetherRealm Studios, High Voltage Software

Genre: Fighting

Theme: Save the World

Mortal Kombat has been around for a really really long time. Since it's survived this long, they have to be doing something right. It's the quintessential fighting game, even non gamers have heard of it before. Choose your character and completely eviscerate your enemies in the ultimate fighting game!

Enjoy the afterlife, mortal!

Mortal Kombat has gotten attention in the past for being insanely gory. That still holds true for this iteration of the game. If you have issues with guts, blood, and utter brutality, this might not be the game for you. As for the rest, get ready for an awesome fighting game that can push your competitive side to the limits.

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20. Bioshock: Infinite (2013)

Huh. Seems Revenge of the Jedi is playing at the Regent.

Developer: Irrational Games

Genre: FPS

Theme: Infinite possibilities

The Bioshock series has been known to bring up complicated subjects and present them through the video game medium with really strong game mechanics, blending both intelligence and fun.

Bioshock: Infinite puts the player in the role of Booker DeWitt, a man hired to “bring the girl, and wipe away the debt.” He journeys through the floating city in the sky: Columbia, and meets Elizabeth, an earnest young woman with a boundless curiosity. She and Booker must escape the city together, and “wipe away the debt.”

Mecha George Washington's here to cap your ass!

This game takes the FPS genre and adds the spice of super powers to it with the drinkable Vigors found around the city and give the player the best partner anyone could ask for. The game isn't a protection mission, which most players find daunting. In fact, Elizabeth can't die.

She only serves to aid the player in succeeding. She can throw ammo, health packs, and even money your way, as well as create cover out of thin air! This game is something I'd recommend to anyone looking for both a fun yet challenging FPS and an amazing story to go with it.

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19. Ark: Survival Evolved (2015 – Early Access)

I want a T-Rex to ride, dammit!

Developer: Studio Wildcard, Instinct Games

Genre: Action Adventure / Survival

Theme: Survive

Ark: Survival Evolved starts out with your character naked and scared on a strange island. You learn to craft things, including (but not limited to) walls, weapons, and even a ride-able pet T-Rex. As you survive and level up, you learn more about the island and gain more crafting possibilities, allowing for more elaborate survival means.

I changed my mind. I want a pterodactyl instead.

Imagine if minecraft had dinosaurs and more realistic graphics. Now imagine you can craft guns as well as swords (there's probably a mod for that somewhere). Also, the world is so incredibly gorgeous!

If you're into survival games or adventure games, get ARK. It's still in early access on Steam, but it's still a must-play. Who knew surviving on an island inhabited by dinosaurs could be so much fun?

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18. Counterstrike: Global Offensive (2012)

Rave on!

Developer : Valve Corporation, Hidden Path Entertainment

Genre: FPS

Theme: Complete the Objective

Counterstrike: Global Offensive is a multiplayer-based online shooter with a huge fan-base. Basically, get your weapons, carry out your objective, and don't let anything get in your way. It's straightforward in theory, but having multiple objectives on an elaborately built map forces the player to be tactical, making this game more than just a bullet buffet.

The rain seems a little heavy today.

Counterstrike is mainly for those looking for a competitive multiplayer experience. Learn to master intricate maps and even throw in some skins for extra customization to get a totally personalized character to stomp people with.

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17. World of Tanks (2011)

Pro tip: tank jousting probably isn't as good of an idea as it seems.

Developer: Wargaming

Genre: Shooter / MMORPG

Theme: Defeat the enemy

If you've played most military-styled shooters, you're probably familiar with driving one of the heaviest vehicles known to mankind: the tank. This new hit multiplayer experience is all about being a boss with a tank. Simply choose your tank and go to town on either your enemies' lives or their base territory.

Ready for a rekking?

Here's the perfect game for your local tank enthusiast. It's also great for competitive types. With really awesome settings and more different types of tanks than you ever thought existed, World of Tanks is definitely something to go check out.

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16. World of Warcraft (2004)

Developer: Blizzard Entertainment

Genre: MMORPG

Theme: Become a fantasy hero

World of Warcraft is one of the most well-known MMOs worldwide. You begin as a fledgling character of one of the vibrant races in the game and strike off to help out your faction. As you do quests and level up, you get to visit new lands and fight monstrous bosses while getting awesome equipment and crazy skills.

Now there's a thing you can buy from the store called “Boosting,” so if you don't want to spend a ton of time grinding and leveling up, you have the option to buy a Boost, which immediately rockets your character to ten levels below the level cap.

Chillin' on the beach!

This is a great game for people of all ages, because it's surprisingly easy to catch on to. It's also fairly simplistic until you're at higher levels, which can be more competitive. The world is a fantastic exploration experience too.

It's strange (in a good way) and you can find nice little secret spots to just hang out or screw around in. If you're interested in giving it a try, you can play a character for free until you hit level 20.

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15. Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (2014)

What's the kill-count at?

Developer: Sledgehammer Games

Genre: FPS

Theme: Kill the enemy.

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is a kickass military-based shooter that always seems to go above and beyond with its beautiful graphics and array of weaponry. Maybe that's why the game is so popular, especially for people interested in competitive multi-player shooters? Make sure your skills are up to snuff and get ready to rack up some headshots.

What's your weapon of choice, Mr. President?

Advanced Warfare takes what we all know about Call of Duty and adds onto it with kickass new weapons, beautiful and fun new maps, and brings with it all the excitement from the past games. Currently, you can find the Exo Zombie DLC which entails zombies trying to kill you with exo-suits on, which increase their maneuverability.

This game is one I'd recommend to anyone with a competitive spirit or anyone who loves shooters in general. It even offers a single-player campaign, so if social play isn't your thing, there's still something for you.

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14. Xcom: Enemy Within (2012)

I wonder if aliens haven't invaded yet because they know we play games like this?

Developer: Firaxis Games

Genre: Strategy

Theme: Defeat the Aliens

Xcom: Enemy Within is a thrilling sci-fi strategy game pitting the player (controlling a squad of specially-trained soldiers) against alien forces threatening Earth and the survival of the human species. Learn how to tactically use your forces to take out alien targets and save humanity from annihilation.

Looks like we got a good old fashioned Martian Standoff.

Enemy Within offers a lot of new content for players. There's a new resource to collect, a new faction, new ways to dive into the game's lore, and 47 new maps to play on. Just as well, the new missions will force you to play tactically, and bring a greater challenge with the revival of Base Defense missions.

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13. Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls (2014)

Who said Hell wasn't all fun and games?

Developer: Blizzard Entertainment

Genre: RPG

Theme: Escape Death... By literally fighting it.

Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls is the newest expansion out for Diablo 3. In this game, the Angel of Death, Malthael, appears to steal the Black Soulstone in order to harness its power and destroy all life. As the protagonist, you need to become strong through fighting hellish monsters and getting better gear so you can boot Malthael's ass back to whence he came.

Mugging people in back-alleys: Diablo 3 style!

This isn't exactly a game for small children, but if you're into RPGs and/or the Diablo series's awesome lore, give this a go. With the addition of Reaper of Souls, there's a new class called the “Crusader” as well as a fifth act and a new Adventure Mode. In Adventure Mode, players can fully explore the world without having to create an all new character.

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