In Divinity: Original Sin II, absolute freedom of choice melds with a fun and strategic combat system to give players the chance to explore a majestic fantasy world. It breaks the Zelda formula apart and builds a more trusting, adventurous world out of it – one where you never know what the next snow-capped mountain or jungle basin will show you.īest PC Exclusive: Divinity: Original Sin II Nintendo had one of its strongest years ever in 2017, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the biggest reasons why. Although most players will come to it for its jaw-dropping cartoon visuals, most of them should stick around for the tough-as-nails shooter gameplay, which not only makes each boss a visual treat, but a satisfying challenge to overcome.īest Nintendo Exclusive: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Microsoft may not have had the strongest exclusive lineup this year, but that doesn't make Cuphead any less impressive. Aloy's story is also filled with both intriguing mysteries and plenty of spectacle, making it the best Sony exclusive in a competitive year. Horizon's world is not only gorgeous, but filled with lots of hunting, quests, and enemies to pursue. But for the base game, you can pick it up for free on the Xbox Game Pass.Foregoing a sequel to create a new franchise is always a risky bet, but it paid off for Guerrilla games, which made pivoting from first-person shooters to action-RPGs look easy. Watch for Steam sales if you want to pick up the DLC since they can be quite expensive. You might even use this game as inspiration for your dream renovation of your actual house. House Flipper is another relaxing game that you might enjoy if you enjoy cleaning and organizing stuff. Save up money, and you can move your office to a better house or make it nice and sell it to the highest bidder. These jobs range from cleaning, picking up trash, breaking and painting walls, and even assembling some bathroom fixtures and placing furniture around the house. You’re basically an all-around handyman, and your goal is to take on odd house jobs. House Flipper is a nice sandbox sim that you can add to your collection. Platforms: Steam, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation 4, Nintendo SwitchĪs the title suggests, this immersive renovation sim will surprisingly make house decorating fun.

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