Some of the Super Games of 2014 (that I didn't play or won't be playing)

2014 may not be the best in terms of big game launches (SimCity, AC Unity, even Halo MCC),  there has been several great games releases that I missed. Some of that sadly, I won't be playing, for many reasons.

Shovel Knight (3DS, WiiU, OSX, Linux, Windows)
At the top of many games of the year lists, Shovel Knight is one indie darling that I will most likely give a miss. Well, the main reason for that is: I am just not a platform gamer. In fact, back in the day, I did not finish Super Mario too. (I will try this if it comes out free for PS Plus)

Bravely Default (3DS)
Square Enix's return to the classically styled turn-based RPG of old will not make my playlist - reasons: I don't own a 3DS and I don't think I really like RPGs. I was okay with Child of Light possibly because it featured a more streamlined RPG gameplay, more accessible. These classic RPGs are abit too hardcore for me.

Bayonetta 2 (WiiU)
Super bombastic action game from Platinum Games but won't me on my playlist unless a port comes to PS4 sometime in the future (well, no way that'll happen cos it was funded by Nintendo!)

Dark Souls II (Multiplatform)
This RPG hack-and-slash is a slow and difficult game. The worst combination for me. I might give Bloodborne (a more action-paced spiritual successor on PS4) a go at some point if I hear that the story is interesting, otherwise, these kind of games are just not for me.

Super Mario Kart 8 (WiiU)
Essentially this is a family couch-action racer. Great for having a few people over and have a few competitive rounds of fun-filled racing. Another two things that doesn't go too well with me, WiiU exclusive and having a few people over. :P

Titanfall (PC, Xbox)
This game is like Unreal Tournament with mecha. The mecha titans gave a bit of asymmetric gameplay a nice twist. Unfortunately this game has not much of a single player story campaign and it is a Microsoft platform exclusive. EA did came out recently to say the franchise is going multiplatform (so here is hoping that the next instalment will have a better story)

Alien Isolation (Multiplatform)
A polarizing game, some love it, some disliked it (especially the non-alien parts).  I thought I will love it, turned out, I didn't love it that much to ignore the inconsistencies in the gameplay and DLC cashgrab plans.

South Park: The Stick of Truth (Multiplatform)
Touted for its great comedy writing and great RPG elements, I will not be playing this because I was never the biggest South Park fan and not an avid RPG gamer either.

Shadow of Mordor (Multiplatform)
This game is recognized for its nemesis system's gameplay innovation that drives emergent gameplay and storytelling. Essentially an Assassins Creed styled-game (although it may be too reductive to say that) within the Tolkien's storybook world. Unfortunately, I am burned out on Assassins Creed and not very interested in JRR's world.

Wolfenstein: The New Order (Multiplatform)

This is an interesting one. Developed by MachineGames, one of Bethesda studios, this game boasts a great story of an alternate world where Hitler won the war. From all the reviews so far, I say that this one I am intrigued enough to play someday when I can find a copy on the 2nd hand market.