4. Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands (PC, PS4, Xbox One) – 2017

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands gameplay walkthrough E3 2016

One of the best games I have played last year, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands is an exceptional tactical shooter third person video game and easily one of the best open-world experiences I have had the fortune to have. Developed and published by Ubisoft, Wildlands moves away from the futuristic setting of other Ghost Recon games in favor of a much more realistic setting, this time seeing the Ghosts in Bolivia as it tries to spearhead a war against the drug cartels that are destabilizing the country.

Wildlands can be played either single or multiplayer, and allows you to take control of one of four ghosts in the team, carrying out different missions in order to weaken and finally eliminate the various underbosses of the Santa Blanca cartel. In my opinion, the game is best played with three friends as it allows for a very different (and often humorous) gameplay. Wildlands also features a deep level of customization, from the Ghosts’ appearance, their clothes, gadgets and even down to the weapons. Wildlands also allow the player to play the game at their own pace, giving you and your friends time to enjoy the gorgeous countryside while gunning down members of the cartel.

Similar to MGSV in that: open world is front and center, and each mission can play out in several different scenarios which depend on your game style.

Better than MGSV in that: you can play it with friends and extend its replay value by an incredible amount.

‘Squad Goals’: Wildlands allows you to play with up to three friends as you work together to destroy the Santa Blanca cartel from the shadows.

Huge Open-World Map: Wildlands features one of Ubisoft’s biggest maps to date. It also features different biomes, from urban areas such as pictured, to snow-capped mountain tops, deserts and of course lush forests.

Work as a Team: Wildlands heavily focuses on squad teamwork, even while in single player. With AI teammates, you are allowed to order them to various positions as well as execute targets in sync with yours.