The PC gaming landscape is evolving in 2014. Now more than ever we're playing games in their early-access state and helping out with development via huge crowd-funding campaigns. This is the year many of those efforts will come to fruition, and we can't wait to see how our feedback has been implemented.
On the other side of the spectrum, we're also going to see multiple innovative big-budget MMOs, charming indies, and a number of competitive titles with roaring fan communities.
It's safe to say that if you have a PC this year, you'll have a diverse line-up of games to choose from.
Here are 25 games PC owners should look forward to in 2014 in no particular order.
Broken Age: Act 2
Broken Age was a success story from the start. After earning more than $3.4M from Kickstarter back in 2012, Double Fine set to work on the hand-painted 2D point and click adventure. It follows the story of two teenagers named Vella and Shae who each want to change very different traditions in their lives. Vella wants to kill a monster who eats sacrificial women, while Shae lives in isolation on a spaceship and is just looking for some adventure. The clever writing and beautiful graphic style already showcased in Broken Age: Act 1 makes the wait for Act 2 even more painful.
South Park: The Stick of Truth
In South Park: The Stick of Truth it looks as if you're actually playing through an episode of the popular TV show. You'll take up the role as the new kid on the block, Douchebag, and interact with iconic characters as you live action role play your way through hysterical events. Cringeworthy South Park humor combined with classic turn-based combat? Sounds like a win to us.
The Wolf Among Us: Episode 2 -- Smoke and Mirrors
Let's just say that regardless of our personal choices, the final scene in The Wolf Among Us left us on the edge of our seats. A point-and-click adventure set in 1980s Manhattan, you play as the lawful version of The Big Bad Wolf (now known as Bigby) as he tries to solve crimes related to magic and fantastical characters. Telltale has promised more updates throughout 2014 and we can't wait to find out what happens to Bigby Wolf and the rest of the fabled cast of characters. Seriously, what is Beauty up to?
Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls
It's time to continue our adventures in Sanctuary, and this time around we've got a holy hero to do it with. The Crusader is the sixth class coming to Diablo III: Reaper of Souls. He’s a mid-range evil-vanquisher who brandishes a mix of flails, swords, and shields. Along with a new chapter, the expansion will do away with the questionable Real Money Auction House and add an all-new adventure mode.
The Elder Scrolls Online
Whether you want to explore the vast continent of Tamriel solo or with a group, The Elder Scrolls Online has you covered. You'll be able to play on one of the three Alliances (Daggerfall Covenant, Ebonheart Pact, or Aldemeri Dominion) as four varied classes from the legendary series. The non-linear story and thousands of quests will keep us occupied for hours, but one of the main reasons we're so excited is because, following the tradition of all The Elder Scrolls titles, you can excel using any type of weapon or armor you want.
WildStar
Simply put, WildStar has style and personality. It's a futuristic sci-fi MMO that's packed with humor and vibrant graphics. The refreshing classes each offer a neat spin on something we're used to or introduce completely fresh ideas. Take the Engineer for example, a ranged tank who uses robot pets and shotguns to defend his allies. Player housing, 40-man raids, massive PvP battles, and unique Path content will ensure there's plenty to do when we arrive on planet Nexus.
World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor
The fifth World of Warcraft expansion sends us back in time to help the storied Warchiefs of old deal with The Iron Horde. The upgraded character models and animations look amazing and Draenor itself is a whole continent full of dynamic quests and events to help you make your way up to the raised level 100 cap. Garrisons, World of Warcraft: Warlord of Draenor's mini-game version of player housing, will also make their debut appearance.
Child of Light
The hand-drawn watercolor art style of Child of Light is as mesmerizing as its story. When young Aurora wakes in the strange land of Lemuria she not only has to help her dying father, but she's also responsible for saving the world which has had it sun, moon, and stars stolen. Classic turn-based combat and a poetic coming-of-age narrative solidify our need for this charming title.
The Sims 4
You’ll be able to simulate your own life or that of stylized customizable characters in The Sims 4. It won't wildly reinvent simulation the genre, but with the powerful new Create-A-Sim and construction tools, you'll find that it’s easier than ever before to fine-tune details both if you're creating a character or building a house. Sims will also have emotional states in The Sims 4, so you'll be able to create new stories for them, with more options. Oh, and did we mention that it will be playable offline?
The Witness
The next puzzle game from Braid designer Jonathan Blow is still a mysterious thing we’re fascinated to learn more about. Its abstract elements, audio clues, and gorgeous setting have an appealing pull about them. It’s a strange, psychedelic indie that, on the pedigree of Blow’s previous game alone, warrants excitement. What we’ve seen so far of The Witness is unlike most games around, and that counts for a lot.
Games we should get hyped about in 2014
Originally Posted by AlienTaker
