TOP 10: The best games of the generation

By The 3DGames Team / December 30, 2020 4 CommentsRecent

This is a special year. Not only is the decade over and not only is 2020 over, but also the eighth generation of consoles, a unique moment that lends itself to being excited about the future, but also to treasure with great nostalgia our old consoles and the games that gave us so many hours of fun, and will probably be stored in our memory forever. So before we dive into PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles, let's take a few minutes to review our picks for the best eighth-gen console games.

10.- PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)

At this point, perhaps few remember PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, better known as PUBG. But the truth is that this third-person shooter was responsible for transforming the Battle-Royale mode into the most popular genre in the industry , with all kinds of variables and exponents, among which, of course, is Fortnite, but also Apex Legends, Battlefield V: Firestorm, H1Z1, Hyper Scape, Call of Duty Warzone, Fall Guys, and even Tetris 99, all derived from a mod, where 100 players simultaneously vied for supremacy.

It is true that the fever began on PC, but little by little, the sensation spread to consoles and mobile devices as well, with clones everywhere. Simply put, without PUBG and Erangel, the 8th generation story simply wouldn't be the same.

9.- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate / Sea of ​​Thieves

Tied for next position we have a couple of wonderful titles. Let's first talk about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, one of the most popular crossovers in the industry, which would also mark the Nintendo Switch generation as one of the platform's best-selling titles and would grab the spotlight with the announcement of each new character.

The foundation of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate was the game that came out on Wii U, but now, Masahiro Sakurai and his team have brought together all the fighters from the series' history and the refined content to create the definitive version of a title that is Both a banner of casual fun among friends, as a scene of close combat between competitive players, and a tribute to the history of video games.

On the other hand, we have Sea of ​​Thieves, a game that holds the title of the most successful new Xbox IP in the Xbox One generation, and is considered by Microsoft as a key game in its Xbox Game Pass strategy. Although it had uncertain origins, the game grew rapidly. Sea of ​​Thieves enriched its contents month after month and established itself as a unique adventure game due to its simulation of unassisted navigation and unique interactions with other players, in which you never know if someone will be a friendly pirate or a dastardly thief. from sea.

More than 15 million users have witnessed the success of one of the best games of the generation, which has enough legs to continue very strong in the generation that has just begun.

8.- Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

Perhaps the "Soulslike" genre is kryptonite for some players; however, for FromSoftware it represents the opportunity to improve upon what is already good with every game it releases. Under this philosophy, in 2019 Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice was presented, a game set in feudal Japan that knew how to take advantage of all the elements of Japanese mythology to make it a true work of art , not only in the playable part, but also in the artistic. With very fresh elements such as the option to scroll vertically thanks to a prosthesis or the opportunity to revive several times in the game, Sekiro quickly became one of the best games in the industry, to the point of taking the GOTY of that same anus.

There is no doubt that From Software has earned the respect and admiration of the guild for the quality it prints in each project, making our expectations for new projects, such as Elden Ring, bigger and bigger.

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7.- Overwatch

Great was the surprise of all Blizzard fans when the company announced not only a new title, but also a new IP, which would move away from everything familiar that we already knew. Overwatch came with a huge force, being a team shooter where the main attraction was its characters and the different abilities they brought with them . It is no surprise, then, that Blizzard took advantage of this hype train to bring us merchandise of all kinds, such as toys, clothing, books, as well as the incredible animations that told us more about the heroes. To say that we don't spend hours and hours defending points with friends, pushing cargo carts and even screaming in the seconds of overtime in games, would be lying, since Overwatch did become one of the most played games in its heyday. splendor.

The lack of a story mode turned a lot of people away, but the constant updates and changes kept the game fresh. Sadly, it's not as popular these days and with a sequel set to be released in the coming months, gamers have moved away, but Overwatch was a defining event of this generation.

6.- Fortnite

What was born as a horde game, crafting and third-person shooting, at some point became a Battle-Royale and, although at first it seemed like one more of the bunch, Epic Games had the wisdom to give their game a unique look and wacky mechanics that nonetheless fit together perfectly and made Fortnite a true global sensation. But Fortnite not only adapted the Battle-Royale formula, but also provided its own concepts , such as construction, of course; massive concurrent events, epic map transformations, musical performances, and even in-game movie screenings. Heck, even other titles and properties are being promoted within Fortnite today, like God of War, Halo, The Avengers, and more.

With close to 400 million registered players and a 15 million concurrent user mark, Fortnite had to be among the must-haves of the generation. And what about its competitive scene, which is already among the most popular events in the world, when there is no pandemic.

5.- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

With the Cyberpunk 2077 scandal fresh in the memory - in fact it's happening right now - more than one can forget what The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt meant for the video game industry. He came to a genre full of alternatives and from the hand of a studio with no experience in open worlds; however, the result was something special that bore little resemblance to Assassin's Creed, Red Dead Redemption, or any other contemporary medieval fantasy game , thanks in no small part to lore rich in detail and complexity, but also to spiced-up combat mechanics. with spells; a sober and brutal tone; a world with mystery; and a first class appearance that was a benchmark at the time. But another very important detail was precisely the generosity with which CD Projekt RED faced its adventure through AAA games, giving away a map and a CD with the soundtrack of the title, both very rare details in an era where almost anything beyond the disc it is considered a luxury and is charged as such.

And to top it all off, The Witcher 3 received a handful of phenomenal non-connectivity DLC that is still a breath of fresh air. Oh, and also, it was a cross-platform game, which made its mark even deeper, both on consoles, as well as on PC and even on Switch. Not for nothing does the Cyberpunk 2077 fiasco feel even more offensive today.

4.- God of War

The God of War series has established itself as a hallmark of identity for PlayStation since it was born in the PS2 generation, and we're glad that Santa Monica Studio was able to reinvent the acclaimed franchise on its way to PlayStation 4. The decision to call it simply God of War instead of God of War 4, obeys the fresh reboot of the series in which we cannot ignore the glorious past of Kratos in his fights against the gods of Olympus, but we see him in a completely new facet, in his active role as a father and discovering the richness of Norse mythology. Why fix something that isn't broken?

Santa Monica Studio defied that phrase by making adjustments to pacing, character development, camera perspective, combat system, and even exploration of the environments, and while they risked things going terribly wrong, it's nice to know that the legacy was done justice. of the franchise that evolved in the right direction in one of its most memorable installments, which also ranks among the best of PS4 and of the generation.

3.- The Last of Us Part II

Many things can be said about The Last of Us Part II, but not that it went unnoticed; that it betrayed mediocrity in its manufacture; or that he was conformist in his design decisions, and the truth is that, like it or not, the years will pass and we will remember the premiere of this sequel, a challenging task when we remember the reputation and quality of its predecessor. That the narrative was controversial? Perhaps, but the mitigating factor was that Naughty Dog dared to take significant risks , and in a fearful and continuous industry, that will always be a merit worthy of recognition.

It's hard to fault level design for anything; to your graphics; to your audio design; or to its soundtrack. Loved and hated, to say that this was not a game well done would be lying, and then there were the external elements, such as the leak of its plot, the accusations of exploitation, the pandemic and the harassment of the actors; wow, there was even a good share of drama here. In short, the past generation can not be fully understood without talking about this event , and that we are not talking about the television series or the awards it won. Maybe you liked it or maybe you didn't, but it was a very well made game, and that's undeniable.

2.- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Nintendo has always taken special care with The Legend of Zelda series, which has given its fans some of the best memories among the company's games, so Breath of the Wild could not fail. What we were not expecting is that the farewell game for Wii U and launch for Nintendo Switch would completely revolutionize the idea we have of open worlds , to such an extent that today we see its influence in many titles in the industry.

Breath of the Wild is true to the concept with which the series was born in the mind of Shigeru Miyamoto: a miniature garden that you can explore in your own way with exciting things and secrets to discover. Each trip was a different story, each player had their own memories in a game in which there is really freedom of exploration, thanks to the basic tools of the adventure that leave you in front of a huge map in which the main adventure line it is very discreet and rather it depends on you what to do, where to go and where to continue looking. The open world of Breath of the Wild is revolutionary and constitutes one of the best experiences we had in the generation , a worthy game capable of dominating the lists of the best video games of an entire era.

1.- Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2 is a testament to the best and most advanced the video game industry has to offer today. His story of Old West outlaws is not far behind what privileged minds in cinematography have achieved with stories like Hateful 8, with extraordinarily written characters and a story capable of bringing us to the brink of tears in its outcome.

Technically, Red Dead Redemption 2 is still a treat, capable of squeezing every last drop of power from consoles that, by then, had been on the market for 5 years. And although there is no lack of criticism for its mechanics, considered by some to be formulaic, it is enough to take a look at other open worlds, plagued by icons devoid of surprise, to conclude that Rockstar's maps remain some of the most spontaneous and dynamic in existence. where as well you can complete a main mission with a beginning and an end, you can get lost in deserts and forests, and find yourself with unexpected adventures, ranging from the remains of a mammoth to the appearance of a flying saucer. The degree of detail in small and large actions alike is jaw-dropping and the music is worthy of infinite repetition on Spotify.

The cherry on the cake? Solid performance. For all this and more we can classify Red Dead Redemption 2 as a masterpiece and our game of the generation.

Pure great game here, but we are sure that there were some that neither with 10 positions, nor with ties, fit in the Top 10 and that you will not hesitate to mention in the comments. Go ahead, tell us what else stayed in your memory this generation and also, why not, what is it that already excites you about the next one. A hug with a healthy distance and happy holidays.