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We Got This Covered’s Favorite Video Games Of 2017

As we gear up for a brand new year, the staff that comprise the gaming arm here at We Got This Covered thought it would be a good time to reflect upon their most memorable gaming experiences from 2017. And oh, what a year it’s been, right? There’s been so many great titles over the past 12 months that it’s been super tough just keeping up with them all. Long story short: our wallets hated 2017.

Shaan Joshi — Gaming Editor

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Super Mario Odyssey

Like most people, I was originally skeptical of Super Mario Odyssey and its weird, anthropomorphic hat with a penchant for possessing Mario’s friends and foes alike. Thirty-something-odd hours later, and I can’t even begin to imagine what a new Mario game would be like without Cappy in tow. Unsurprisingly, Nintendo has knocked it out of the park once again, delivering platforming perfection to what I used to call my “dedicated Breath of the Wild machine”.

Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice

Aside from its numerous technical achievements (have you seen how good this game looks?) and its implementation of binaural audio, I have to give credit to developer Ninja Theory for tackling subject matter that is usually reserved for other media: mental illness. It’s by no means perfect (and really, is any game truly perfect?), but it’s a title that everyone should at least try. A real “game for change.”

Linelight

I’m a big fan of puzzle games, but some fall short by providing players with challenges that center around understanding cheap gimmicks, or simply brute forcing their way to success through trial and error. Linelight, on the other hand, does an excellent job of slowly drip-feeding players with mechanics that they must fully master in order to continue. Throw in a stellar soundtrack and vibrant yet minimalistic visuals, and you have one of the better indie games of the year.