Games of 2014

My PS4 is nearly one year old and here is the year's look back with my list of 10 best/worst games of 2014 and their reasons why.

Tomb Raider - The Definitive Edtion: The first completion 
Although Tomb Raider is essentially a remastered version of a PS3 game, since I did not play it on the older console, it became my first completed game on PS4 (although I had AC IV, CoD: Ghosts, Killzone at that point).

Infamous Second Son: The best character movement
While it has received slightly mixed reviews from its fans, I thoroughly enjoyed this game because I did not came with the baggage of having played Sucker Punch's previous instalment in the franchise. The city of Seattle looks beautiful and player's main character Delsin Rowe handles great. The movement and traversal mechanic is one of my best gaming experiences so far. The game is solid, runs fantastically smooth on day one, not something that can be said with some of the bigger games in 2014.

Don't Starve: The most deaths
This is looks so simple, but yet so difficult to master. Death is permanent and you lose your character and have to restart from scratch. There are many 'secrets' to be discovered and explored. A fascinating game with a lot of charm but one I have seen too many deaths, probably one that I am unlikely to return to.

Child of Light: The most beautiful

Child of Light is easily the most beautiful looking game. As you play, you can really feel like you are living in a storybook world. Many kudos to Ubisoft for allowing their team to experiment with smaller games.

Watch Dogs: The most anticipated
Ever since it's debut at E3 2012, Watch Dogs has become the most anticipated title that is meant to make its debut alongside the next generation console launch. We now know that the game was only released six months in the console lifecycle. The game sold well, but suffered critically, largely because of the great expectation and perceived graphical downgrades since its E3 debut.

P.T: The most scary and disturbing

Though strictly speaking this is not a game, but this playable teaser to Silent Hills takes the crown as the most scary and disturbing gaming experience on PS4 to date for me. If the actual game is anywhere close to this game, you can bet I won't be playing it. :)

Destiny: The most hyped anti-climax

Bungie's return to Playstation with a brand-new space shooter saga was as exciting as the come. I was on the hype train early. Playing the alpha, the beta and finally the game or was it just the shell of a game. Plenty have been said about this game and I don't have time to explain what I don't have time to explain.

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare: The most disappointing
Every year, a version of Call of Duty gets released, promising changes and tweaked improvements. You figured that gamers should be tired of this by now. I was too until I start reading the reviews that convinced me otherwise. Well, it turns out, it is just another Call of Duty game with its tired formula. Chaos intensified by the exo suite speed movements. Nothing new here. Move along.

Far Cry 4: The most fun

Far Cry 4, was my first foray into this franchise, after missing the first 3 entries in the series. I must say, it is one of the most entertaining games I have played in 2014. Always something to do, the Outpost and Bell tower mechanics are fun and addictive.

Dragons Age Inquisition: The most daunting

This is my final game purchase of the year and it comes highly recommended. However, I am finding the game quite daunting. It has so much depth that you really have to invest some time and attention into the game's story and game play mechanics. I hope I can overcome my fear or inertia to play this. One thing is for sure, killing dragons is certainly not for the faint hearted.

There you go...enjoy the holidays as we bid adieu to 2014 and look forward to more gaming greats in 2015.