LGR - Best Games of 2014
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- Freedom Planet
My pick for game of the year 2014, yet nobody seems to really be talking about it. Basically, it does for Sonic the Hedgehog, Rocket Knight and Mega Man X what Shovel Knight did for Mega Man and Duck Tales. As much as I -adore- Shovel Knight (and I really do, I honestly think Freedom Planet manages to be an even better game, and I would easily rank it above even the classic Sonic games of the 16-bit era -- it's immensely satisfying, surprisingly long, extremely varied, and has a great difficulty curve, as well as an optional story mode (you can choose to play just the stages with no story at all, if you want) that some have said is too long and has terrible voice-acting, but which I absolutely loved -- it reminds me of the old Saturday morning Sonic the Hedgehog cartoon series, and it really feels like you should be in your PJs and eating a bowl of cereal when you're watching them. This game also has an absolutely OUTSTANDING soundtrack that I continue to listen to on a regular basis.
- Strider
The 2014 reboot of Strider is basically everything that was great about the original Strider arcade game + everything that was great about Strider 2 + everything that was great about the Strider NES game + Super Metroid. And. I mean, how can you go wrong with all of that? The biggest downsides to this game are that it IS rather easy, and there's not nearly enough music (though what's there is very good. but otherwise, it's just fantastic. Easily some of the most fun I've had with a 2D platformer in years, with tight controls and a really amazing variety of moves, and the Metroidvania aspects are just brilliantly realized. I also love that the game doesn't hold your hand -- there's almost no story and virtually nothing in the way of tutorials, with the game just throwing you right into the action and leaving you to fend for yourself. It's just a wonderful successor to the classic Strider franchise, and a great game in general that I'd highly recommend to anyone who enjoys Strider, Metroidvanias, or just badass cyber ninja action.
- Crypt of the NecroDancer
A Steam Early Access game that's basically just your average roguelike. except everything is controlled solely with the arrow keys (so you can plug in a USB dance pad if you have one) since rhythm plays a huuuuuge role in the proceedings. It may be unfinished, but I still managed to sink a good 10 hours into it before I even knew it, and I enjoyed every minute of them -- it's really the perfect blending of rhythm and roguelike, with a great personality, great music, a surprisingly high challenge level and gameplay that's simple yet tough to master. It's also the most -PC--feeling of the three games I've listed here, and though I like Freedom Planet and Strider a little better, I still think Crypt of the NecroDancer is a wonderful title and a worthy entry on anyone's list of top 2014 games.
Date: 2022-04-14
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fanjoy
There weren't 10 games I actually adored this year LOL.
9. _Hearthstone_ (Shallow, but too enjoyable not to. well. enjoy)
8. _Lethal League_ (All the mindgames of a fighting game without a cliff face for a learning curve)
7. _Crimzon Clover_ (Probably my favorite spaceship shooter ever. It's the best kind of sensory overload)
6. _Robot Roller-Derby Disco Dodgeball_ (This one's obscure, but it's the most online multiplayer fun imaginable. Seriously, it's only five bucks. It doesn't look like much, but give it a shot. It's like a better _Tribes_ on a budget)
5. _Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze_ (_Shovel Knight_ doesn't even hold a candle to this one)
4. _Mario Kart 8_ (Are you surprised this is the year's best racing game? Hell, I'd give it more than that. This is the best _Mario Kart_ ever, and I have the ragingest _Double Dash_ hard-on)
3. _Super Smash Bros. for Wii U_ (It's _Smash_, and it's a vast improvement on every other game in the series. Incredible)
2. _Lovely Planet_ (The best indie game of the year. It's so brilliantly designed and so charming. It's like _Katamari DOOM-acy_ with _Meat Boy_ structure. Please spend your money on this)
1. _Bayonetta 2_ (It's the best game of all time, this time in blue.
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There weren't 10 games I actually adored this year LOL.
9. _Hearthstone_ (Shallow, but too enjoyable not to. well. enjoy)
8. _Lethal League_ (All the mindgames of a fighting game without a cliff face for a learning curve)
7. _Crimzon Clover_ (Probably my favorite spaceship shooter ever. It's the best kind of sensory overload)
6. _Robot Roller-Derby Disco Dodgeball_ (This one's obscure, but it's the most online multiplayer fun imaginable. Seriously, it's only five bucks. It doesn't look like much, but give it a shot. It's like a better _Tribes_ on a budget)
5. _Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze_ (_Shovel Knight_ doesn't even hold a candle to this one)
4. _Mario Kart 8_ (Are you surprised this is the year's best racing game? Hell, I'd give it more than that. This is the best _Mario Kart_ ever, and I have the ragingest _Double Dash_ hard-on)
3. _Super Smash Bros. for Wii U_ (It's _Smash_, and it's a vast improvement on every other game in the series. Incredible)
2. _Lovely Planet_ (The best indie game of the year. It's so brilliantly designed and so charming. It's like _Katamari DOOM-acy_ with _Meat Boy_ structure. Please spend your money on this)
1. _Bayonetta 2_ (It's the best game of all time, this time in blue.
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Steve
If you have a DS, I'd recommend you play Ghost Trick if you haven't already. It's a very similar premise to Murdered: Soul Suspect where you play as a ghost who's trying to solve his own murder, though the gameplay is entirely different. You travel to locations where people have died recently and use your ghostly powers to go back in time to four minutes prior to their death, whereupon you have to manipulate the scene of the crime Rube-Goldberg style to prevent the death from ever happening in the first place.
The game is absolutely charming and actually has a really gripping story. It's one of my most favourite games of all time, and is an absolute must-have for any DS owner.
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If you have a DS, I'd recommend you play Ghost Trick if you haven't already. It's a very similar premise to Murdered: Soul Suspect where you play as a ghost who's trying to solve his own murder, though the gameplay is entirely different. You travel to locations where people have died recently and use your ghostly powers to go back in time to four minutes prior to their death, whereupon you have to manipulate the scene of the crime Rube-Goldberg style to prevent the death from ever happening in the first place.
The game is absolutely charming and actually has a really gripping story. It's one of my most favourite games of all time, and is an absolute must-have for any DS owner.
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ALCLUSK
My personal favorite games of 2014. Not in order or anything just throwing out some games that i liked.
Watch_Dogs
Assassin's Creed Rogue
InFamous Second Son (I really liked InFamous: First Light as well but overall Second Son is a better game)
Middle-Earth Shadow of Mordor
Sniper Elite 3 (Very short, but very sweet. BOOM HEADSHOT)
WWE 2K15
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (My favorite Call of Duty since call of duty 4)
Trials Fusion (Kind of disappointing when you compare it to Trials Evolution in my opinion but overall still a really good game)
Minecraft: PlayStation 4 Edition
The Evil Within (The Evil Within was my favorite game of 2014)
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My personal favorite games of 2014. Not in order or anything just throwing out some games that i liked.
Watch_Dogs
Assassin's Creed Rogue
InFamous Second Son (I really liked InFamous: First Light as well but overall Second Son is a better game)
Middle-Earth Shadow of Mordor
Sniper Elite 3 (Very short, but very sweet. BOOM HEADSHOT)
WWE 2K15
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (My favorite Call of Duty since call of duty 4)
Trials Fusion (Kind of disappointing when you compare it to Trials Evolution in my opinion but overall still a really good game)
Minecraft: PlayStation 4 Edition
The Evil Within (The Evil Within was my favorite game of 2014)
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Trinity
You should really play Sunset Overdrive. :D
I've heard lots of people bagging it for it's cartoony graphics and such, but between the snarky sarcastic main character, awesome weapons like the flaming compensator and the dude, needless explosions, bad puns, and excellent comedic tastes (it had me laughing out loud quite a few times, it's the most fun fps game I've ever played. The only problem I have with fps games is the fact that they're all so similar and somewhat greyscale, but this game is something new and is like a breath of fresh air.
. And the fact that you can make a main character the size of the hulk with neon hair and panties is hilarious to me. xD
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You should really play Sunset Overdrive. :D
I've heard lots of people bagging it for it's cartoony graphics and such, but between the snarky sarcastic main character, awesome weapons like the flaming compensator and the dude, needless explosions, bad puns, and excellent comedic tastes (it had me laughing out loud quite a few times, it's the most fun fps game I've ever played. The only problem I have with fps games is the fact that they're all so similar and somewhat greyscale, but this game is something new and is like a breath of fresh air.
. And the fact that you can make a main character the size of the hulk with neon hair and panties is hilarious to me. xD
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Giant
I think you should do a compilation of the Aliens games; like the Pac-Man clones vid or your Atari RealSports one. That aside, you did speak of Alien: Isolation in this (which was the type Alien game I was waiting for. There is also the classic 1999 Aliens vs Predator shooter, and the newer AvP (which was decent, among many others. You mentioned in your Pac-Man clones video you hadn't seen Alien, which maybe that has changed. If not, I suggest you watch the movies to get into the mood, and play some of the games and make a review! The Aliens series is such a classic staple of Sci-fi/horror (some may disagree. Or even an Alien/Terminator/Predator review!
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I think you should do a compilation of the Aliens games; like the Pac-Man clones vid or your Atari RealSports one. That aside, you did speak of Alien: Isolation in this (which was the type Alien game I was waiting for. There is also the classic 1999 Aliens vs Predator shooter, and the newer AvP (which was decent, among many others. You mentioned in your Pac-Man clones video you hadn't seen Alien, which maybe that has changed. If not, I suggest you watch the movies to get into the mood, and play some of the games and make a review! The Aliens series is such a classic staple of Sci-fi/horror (some may disagree. Or even an Alien/Terminator/Predator review!
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MrSnapy1
The one game I have played more than any was 7 days to die. Out of all the early access steam games this is the most complete and satisfying. With the devs releasing serious content updates the games potential is over the top.
People ask me what its about. the only way I can describe it is Minecraft meets Left for Dead. Or as I like to call it the Crafting Dead its seriously a great game that few people know about.
Its funny because most of the games I have enjoyed most this last year have been Indy games. They are showing more depth and innovation than AAA titles have been.
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The one game I have played more than any was 7 days to die. Out of all the early access steam games this is the most complete and satisfying. With the devs releasing serious content updates the games potential is over the top.
People ask me what its about. the only way I can describe it is Minecraft meets Left for Dead. Or as I like to call it the Crafting Dead its seriously a great game that few people know about.
Its funny because most of the games I have enjoyed most this last year have been Indy games. They are showing more depth and innovation than AAA titles have been.
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h-rjaren
-Lazy Game Reviews 5: 49 Did you get your portrait in Wasteland 2 or did you import it? Didn't they run a competition for backers and some would get featured in-game?
Hey. the wasteland could use a one-liner spamming, and mini gun-toting redhead: D
Otherwise. if that pic had a date with the photoshop smudge tool it probably could be featured in a Road Rash '96 remake haha!
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-Lazy Game Reviews 5: 49 Did you get your portrait in Wasteland 2 or did you import it? Didn't they run a competition for backers and some would get featured in-game?
Hey. the wasteland could use a one-liner spamming, and mini gun-toting redhead: D
Otherwise. if that pic had a date with the photoshop smudge tool it probably could be featured in a Road Rash '96 remake haha!
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Mama
2014 was shocking in terms of games, like really bad. The new gen of consoles was very disappointing since there was bare bones of games to consider buying and even those that were out to buy were quite disappointing too. Honestly the WiiU had the best in terms of games, a very good year for the console. Hope it gets even better. 2015 hopefully should be better I hope to god it is
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2014 was shocking in terms of games, like really bad. The new gen of consoles was very disappointing since there was bare bones of games to consider buying and even those that were out to buy were quite disappointing too. Honestly the WiiU had the best in terms of games, a very good year for the console. Hope it gets even better. 2015 hopefully should be better I hope to god it is
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BirdyBot
Oh LGR, you are so lovely! I'm a huge fan of your videos, and I'm always delighted when you post. I'm tempted by Elite: Dangerous, but the price tag is so hefty! 'Groceries first' is my mantra!
I wonder if you've had a chance to peek at Age of Wonders 3. It tickles my nostalgia something fierce, and reminds me a lot of the old Heroes of Might and Magic series!
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Oh LGR, you are so lovely! I'm a huge fan of your videos, and I'm always delighted when you post. I'm tempted by Elite: Dangerous, but the price tag is so hefty! 'Groceries first' is my mantra!
I wonder if you've had a chance to peek at Age of Wonders 3. It tickles my nostalgia something fierce, and reminds me a lot of the old Heroes of Might and Magic series!
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