121 Best PC Games to Play in 2015 & 2016: Page 4 of 10

Sorceress, Dragon Knight and Nightblade from Elder Scrolls Online.
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83. Hotline Miami (2012)

Busting ass like Ryan Gosling in Drive.

Developer: Dennaton Games

Genre: Shooter (top-down)

Theme: Be a badass.

Hotline Miami begins with the game's protagonist listening to strange messages on his answering machine. The messages are actually inferred orders to kill people at certain locations. The player then goes to a building quickly wipes out room after room of bad guys.

Sigh... Time to renovate the floors... Again...

First off, this game has an awesome soundtrack. Going through room after room, taking on enemy after enemy to these tunes makes you feel as badass as you're being. The game is super hard too, so if you're looking for a great challenge, look no further.

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82. Deus Ex (2000)

Can you smash heads with your bare, cybernetic hands?

Developer: Ion Storm

Genre: Action Adventure

Theme: Cybernetics vs humanity

As the first in the series, you're gonna want to check out this one if you liked the other Deus Ex games. Players get to live the experience that started it all, taking down terrorists in this sci-fi action shooter.

Here's your chopper, Mr Anderson.

You face off against a terrorist organization that pretty much does whatever it wants to unchecked. Except now, you're here to check the hell out of them. This game holds up pretty well, and has multiple solutions to every problem.

There are also skills to learn, cybernetic enhancements to buy, and and weapons to mow down your enemies with. It's definitely worth it for anyone to grab.

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81. System Shock 2 (1999)

Rather shocking...

Developer: Irrational Games, Looking Glass Studios

Genre: Survival Horror

Theme: What constitutes “life?”

If you thought GlaDOS was a nightmare, say hello to her predecessor: SHODAN. Players must journey through a ruined space station, crawling with undead weirdos SHODAN refers to as the “Many.” Unravel the mysteries of SHODAN's existence, the space station's ruined state, and how the Many got to be what they are.

Uh... Party time?

As a survival horror game, it has a great atmosphere going. There are tons of corners, and plenty of baddies ready to kill you. There's also some really creepy lore surrounding SHODAN and the Many that you'll have a lot to keep you up at night.

Ken Levine worked on it, so is it any surprise that the lore is awesome? Give this a go if you're looking for a scare or a unique survival horror FPS that pushes boundaries.

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80. Zeno Clash (2009)

I am so scared, and yet... So... Intrigued?

Developer: ACE Team

Genre: FPS

Theme: Kill the enemy

Zeno clash drops the player in the grotesque and zany world of Zenozoik. The game's main character, Ghat, made an attempt to assassinate someone called “Father Mother,” who resembles what would happen if Slenderman mated with a vulture. Father Mother's “children” were none too happy about this and so they chase after Ghat, who runs away with a woman named Deadra.

Uh... Cute?

The game itself is fun, and there's a lot to see as far as the game's world goes. It's got a really interesting and unique aesthetic, but it's also grotesque (in a good way). It's like stepping into an insane person's dream, which really works for it because advancing in the game allows you to see more of what's there to see.

This is something I recommend to those who love FPS or those looking for a new visual concept for inspiration.

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79. Ori and the Blind Forest (2015)

He's so cute when he's whoopin' baddies!

Developer: Moon Studios

Genre: Action Adventure / Platformer

Theme: Forest spirit returns life to the forest.

Players control Ori, an adorable kitten-lemur-thing that acts as the guardian spirit of the forest. Ori must brave enemies and solve puzzles in order to restore life back to the forest, which is done through collecting a number of mystical elements. There are a few surprises in the game, one of which I'm about to ruin.

Ori can also spit fire at enemies. It's combat, so it's probably not that big of a surprise, but it's still really cool!

Utterly gorgeous!

The game brings a good challenge, but it's also something that any audience can get into, be it adult, teen, or child. The gameplay is really cool, because there are some small skill trees in the game that allow Ori to do a few new tricks that help him out, but aren't necessary to get the most out of the game.

The scenery is great too and really has a strong atmosphere of mysticism and fantasy thanks to the backgrounds and music, which helps to keep the player immersed in the world and characters.

If you need to look a bit harder at the game, we've got more info for you right here.

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78. Shank 2 (2012)

Scream your heart out, big guy.

Developer: Klei Entertainment

Genre: Action Adventure

Theme: Be an action hero

You're put in charge of Shank, the badass cartel-destroyer, once again! This time, he needs to rescue his homeland from the evil General Magnus. Magnus has also kidnapped Shank's former mentor, Elena.

Arms can bend any way you want them to, silly.

Shank 2 is a side-scrolling action game, with a focus on combat. Kick enemies into the dust and throw them around, make use of a variety of weapons, and counter enemies when they get too brave. This is a great game for you if you love beat-'em-ups.

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77. Civilization V (2010)

The world is now your toy.

Developer: 2kGames

Genre: Strategy

Theme: Go to war and become a world superpower.

Civilization V has been around for a while now, but it's still widely regarded as one of the best strategy games on the PC. Players begin in the country of their choice. As the player makes alliances, trades with other countries, and conquers others through warfare, their civilization grows more powerful.

Any last words, “Your Highness?”

If you're a fan of turn-based strategy, then this game is for you. It's pretty friendly to most age groups, it's a good mental challenge, and it's a lot of fun! There are plenty of progress trees to pick from, so replayability is really high.

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76. Dragon Age: Origins (2009)

Yeah, but what's up with that caterpillar-centaur thing with all the nipples?

Developer: BioWare

Genre: RPG

Theme: Medieval fantasy

Dragon Age: Origins managed to get tons of awards thrown at it in 2009, so it's safe to say that it's pretty awesome. Players choose one of three races and their class, then runs off to fight back demonic forces that want to destroy the world.

Oh. Head-spiders. Lovely.

If you like RPGs where you strategically manage your party, this is something you'll love. You can set them to certain automatic behavioral settings, or jump into them directly and control them as you see fit. While there's not really a morality meter, there is something called “party favor,” which determines whether or not party members are happy with you.

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75. Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows of Amn (2013 – Enhanced Edition)

Look at all the pretty sparklies at 0:51!

Developer: BioWare

Genre: RPG

Theme: Save the World

Baldur's Gate 2 picks up where the original left off with the story of the game's protagonist and revolves around him seeing the changes to the world we played in the first time around. Coordinate your party well for the second undertaking of this classic fantasy RPG.

The warriors have got to be cooking under all that metal.

This new chapter in the series features three new classes (Barbarian, Monk, and Sorceror) as well as a multiplayer mode, where up to six players can go on an adventure together. You can also join or take over strongholds, which are determined by the class you picked for the protagonist. This is great for fans of old RPGs, and a fantastic fit for those who love Dungeons and Dragons.

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74. Killing Floor 2 (2015)

The exit is a lie. And also an ultimaetum.

Developer: Tripwire Interactive

Genre: FPS

Theme: Humans vs zombies

Killing Floor 2 is an FPS with horror elements. By horror elements, I mean gruesome monster enemies that seem to have metal tacked into them referred to as “Zeds.” Wipe out the waves of undead scrambling towards you and give the boss an extreme close-up of the floor as you shoot for your life!

No killing! I must DANCE!

If you like co-op shooters or arena FPS type games, you'll be at home on the killing floor. You can choose from a variety of perks that function like class abilities before starting a match. Players can earn exp for their classes and use a variety of weapons to eviscerate their enemies.

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73. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2005)

Sunny San Andreas!

Developer: Rockstar North

Genre: Action Adventure

Theme: Do crime and come out on top

The GTA series has had a massive following for a really long time. Now, PC users can take on the role of CJ Johnson and help him take his life back. You'll end up in brutal gang fights and reconcile (or don't) with his family and friends.

This is another hit open-world crime sandbox, and is one of the most beloved games of all time. You'll be able to tear around Los Santos, San Fierro, and Las Venturas in your favorite car, while shooting your favorite guns. Just remember to get something to drink once in a while, I recommend the coffee.

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72. Baldur's Gate (1998)

Developer: BioWare

Genre: RPG

Theme: Medieval fantasy

If you remember Baldur's Gate, then you've been in the gaming world for a while, my friend. For those of you that haven't had the pleasure, Baldur's Gate puts players in a high-concept fantasy world with all the stuff we love: dragons, fairies, kingdoms, etc. It's you job to investigate conspiracies between factions, vanquish gigantic monsters, and become a hero in this classic RPG.

Is it exorcism time? Hullabaloo and howdy-doo...

There's a lot to do and see. The game takes a real Dungeons and Dragons approach to its world, so expect things like demons, orcs, villages of varying races, tons of politics, and even more lore to check out. This kind of game is something an RPG buff absolutely needs to see for themselves, as its the reason why so many people fall in love with RPGs in the first place.

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