Top titles For the First Half Of 2018

From monster hunting antics to indie blockbusters, the first half of 2018 brought us a formidable bunch of games which made us avert our eyes from Fortnite – which is saying something! So here we will discuss our top picks for the month of July across all platforms.

     1. Octopath Traveler

This turn based Nintendo Switch marvel is feature from the makers of the cult classic called Bravery Default. We love this game because it brought forwards a feeling of Nostalgia for gamers who enjoyed Final Fantasy and Chrono Tiger. The gameplay seems quite the same but it has its own modern range of twists and turns.

The 2D art of the game is fascinating with its wide range of photo realistic environments. The 8 protagonist character features bring forward their own storylines uniquely, making the game interesting for more than a one-time-experience.  The game features battle systems which have tactical flexibility according to different gaming perspectives. This is another reason why the game has a lengthy and addictive running time.

     2. Mario Tennis Aces

In this feature of Nintendo, the bubbly Mario and pals play everyone’s choice of summer sport. This very backbone of the game made it compelling and competitive for a multiplayer pastime. The inclusion of the Smash Bros in this sport makes it possible for players to make devastating shots and counters for the to and fro gameplay.

If you want to go at it alone, the game also features a story mode which has a competitive online gaming element. Sport purists and followers of Mario combined together to form a compelling fan base for this game, bringing this game into the top picks.

     3. Wreckfest

Bugbear Entertainment, the developers of the beautifully chaotic Flatout, made this game for the very same audiences. The name says it all. Mighty trucks and old bangers are seen competing against each other in a redneck form of racetrack. The gameplay never ceases to entertain with the satisfaction of damaging vehicles and to see them hurling around until they are totaled.

Bugbear has nailed the effect of vehicular violence enough to convince gamers the smashing and crashing is a healthy escape. They even curtly added the ‘don’t try this at home’, so what’re you waiting for?

     4. Onrush

Like the previous feature, this racing game is actually not about racing. The carnage of the races of this game somewhat reminds gamers of a Frankenstein mixture of Call of Duty, Overwatch and Gran Turismo. Different objective lead you to move through adrenaline pumping race tracks. So much so, that this game is enjoyable only in small doses. Perhaps this is the reason why it stands under Wreckfest in our list.  

More Honorable Top Picks

1. Yokus’s Island Express: Ever thought pinball can be made better? This is exactly what this game does.
2. Laser League:  A tron-esque and intricately colorful battlefield for multiplayers.
3. Frost Punk: An alternate history of Earth during 1886, where you make and govern cities for survival.
4. Forgotten Anne: Hand drawn characters in this Disney like game for a puzzle game with moral quandary and tricky narratives.
5. God of War: A very angry man battles against monstrous demigods with a bloody axe.
6. Yakuza 6 Song Of Life: A world building game which is apparently the final chapter in the series of Tokyo’s Mafia stories.