2017 is ending soon and as the new year begins, we can take a look back at all the games released over the year. The launch of the Nintendo Switch this year also marked a new beginning for Nintendo and not only the platform received some of the best games released this year, it also proved to be a smashing success for Nintendo generating record sales for them.
These were the Top 5 picks from the GearNuke’s editorial staff. We will later post our final Game of the Year but in the meanwhile, you can have a look at the individual staff pick below.
Danial Arshad Khan (CEO – GearNuke)
- Persona 5
- Nier Automata
- Horizon: Zero Dawn
- Tales of Berseria
- Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood
Danial faced some disappointment with South Park: The Fractured But Whole but generally enjoyed most of the games. He missed out on Nintendo Switch hence his list mostly contains PS4 games.
Khurram Imtiaz (Editor-in-Chief – GearNuke)
- Cuphead
- Steamworld Dig 2
- Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
- Yakuza 0
- Resident Evil 7
Cuphead was a complete surprise to me this year. It also offers a co-op experience that I have yet to see in any other game and with a charming art style to back it up. I also enjoyed indie games like Steamworld Dig 2 and Ubisoft’s take on Mario + Rabbids.
Muhammad Ali Bari (Reviews Editor – GearNuke)
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- Super Mario Odyssey
- Persona 5
- Cuphead
- Resident Evil 7
He is often regarded as a diehard Nintendo fan so it is no surprise to see The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey making his top list.
Ali Khan (Editor – GearNuke)
- Persona 5
- Horizon: Zero Dawn
- Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus
- Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
- Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
Ali Khan considers Persona 5 the best JRPG released this year, and the best game in the series. He also enjoyed his time with Horizon: Zero Dawn and almost earned his platinum for Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy.
Humad Ali Shah (Editor – GearNuke)
- Persona 5
- Super Mario Odyssey
- Horizon: Zero Dawn
Humad didn’t manage to finish many games this year but out of the ones that he did complete, Persona 5 has easily taken the top spot. The rest of the games that he did enjoy but never had the chance to finish them include The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Nier Automata.
Let us know your personal game of the year in the comments below.
