reviewed on ps4 and xbox one / 14 aug 2014 4:44 pm pdt diablo 3: ultimate evil edition

Despite flashes of predictability, moments like these will bring a lump to your throat, as it did mine. Without her brother around, she picks it up, and places it gingerly in her own hair–a personal reminder to keep trudging on amidst the hardships, and a testament to her growing strength and tenacity. One of my favorite moments is when Amicia spots another wildflower in a lone trek across the city, nestled among the decay of the rats’ revolting nests. Despite the unremitting horrors of Innocence’s beginnings, the game occasionally lets in a faint glimpse of hope. But more than that, it also speaks of the depths of human depravity and the agonizing cost of survival in the midst of war. The game’s title is an obvious nod towards the loss of innocence the endearing young cast faces throughout their journey. Powerfully ghoulish depictions of the plague and rats aside, Innocence is ultimately an emotive story of resilience against harrowing odds.

Phileas Fogg is just going to have to damn well like it. There’s a constant sense of wonder in visiting these glorious cities and meeting interesting characters, and I’m eager to jump back in and see what kind of trouble I can get Passepartout into. It’s the stories you’ uncover that makes 80 Days a joy to play. What is certain is that no matter your objective or playtime, you’ll have an adventure worth writing home about. And while you’re there, keep your eyes peeled for our most anticipated games coming in 2020. If you’re interested in what we’ve highlighted in our annual Best Of awards, be sure to jump over to our Best Games of 2019 hub. If you think that sounds limiting, you might be surprised by the number of excellent games that crossed our path this year. No matter which way you look at it, 2019 was an amazing year for games.īelow you can find a comprehensive list of every game that scored an 8 or above on GameSpot’s review scale in 2019 across all platforms. On the other hand, Apex Legends and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice presented impactful new takes on well-established genres.

Games like Death Stranding and Disco Elysium challenged what we can expect from open-world games and CRPGs respectively. Despite the looming next-generation of consoles, there was no shortage of worthwhile experiences that expertly iterated upon or redefined the medium’s most well-known conventions in 2019. It’s always wonderful to come out of a year packed with so many fantastic games.

Reviewed on ps4 and xbox one / 14 aug 2014 4:44 pm pdt diablo 3: ultimate evil edition