{"id":84323,"date":"2015-12-09T13:00:16","date_gmt":"2015-12-09T11:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=84323"},"modified":"2015-12-09T12:42:04","modified_gmt":"2015-12-09T10:42:04","slug":"5-games-from-2015-you-need-to-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/features\/84323-5-games-from-2015-you-need-to-play","title":{"rendered":"5 games from 2015 you need to play"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>2015 has been a whirlwind year for gaming, arguably one of the best in recent times.<\/p>\n<p>With so many massive releases having hit the shelves throughout the year, it&#8217;s difficult to decide which to pick up this festive season.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s five games that come highly-recommended as must-plays for 2015.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Dying Light<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h5>Available on: Xbox One, PS4, PC<\/h5>\n<p>Not in a very long time have I felt the level of anxiety, fear and pure paranoia as I have playing <em>Dying Light<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Techland\u2019s open-world zombie-parkour-survival mash-up may look like an idea cashing in on a few popular cultural phenomenons, but it\u2019s actually one of the most interesting, well-designed and unique experiences seen on the current generation of consoles.<\/p>\n<p>So, should you get\u00a0<em>Dying Light<\/em>?<\/p>\n<p>Well, if Rambo movies, George Romero-esque zombie flicks, and the idea of drop-kicking zombies into spikes\u00a0tickles your fancy, then the answer is a resounding\u00a0\u2018yes\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8996 colorbox-14601\" src=\"http:\/\/www.menstuff.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Dying-Light-screenshot-3.jpg\" alt=\"Dying Light screenshot 3\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Just Cause 3<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h5>Available on: Xbox One, PS4, PC<\/h5>\n<p>While just recently-released, this is one of the most explosive and downright enjoyable games to come out all year.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve been playing\u00a0<em>Just Cause 3<\/em> and can wholeheartedly say that its\u00a0adrenaline-inducing stunts, fiery action, gorgeous visuals, and tongue-in-cheek humour have got us nodding in approval.<\/p>\n<p>The open-world action sequel sees returning protagonist Rico Rodriguez battling an evil dictatorship in his home country \u2013 so if you\u2019re in the mood for some\u00a0explosions, guns and a lot of stunts, <em>Just Cause 3<\/em> should be top of your list.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12777 colorbox-14601\" src=\"http:\/\/www.menstuff.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Just-Cause-3.jpg\" alt=\"Just Cause 3\" width=\"700\" height=\"390\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Fallout 4<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h5>Available on: Xbox One, PS4, PC<\/h5>\n<p>Obviously, if you\u2019re looking for sheer scale and immersion, <em>Fallout 4<\/em> has little competition.<\/p>\n<p>The extensive gameplay and unique scenarios of <em>Fallout 4<\/em> make it one of the best games that I&#8217;ve\u00a0ever played.<\/p>\n<p>It encompasses a whole host of aspects of other RPGs while injecting its own trademark<em>\u00a0Fallout <\/em>humour and charm into the world.<\/p>\n<p>The result is something quite spectacular, and Bethesda have outdone themselves this time.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a lover of deep RPGs, punchy slow-motion gunplay, and giant open-worlds, <em>Fallout 4<\/em> is a winner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14197 colorbox-14601\" src=\"http:\/\/www.menstuff.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/Fallout-4-screen.jpg\" alt=\"Fallout 4 screen\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h5>Available on:\u00a0PS4<\/h5>\n<p>If ever a trilogy of last-gen games was worthy of a next-gen remastering, then this award-winning PlayStation-exclusive series is it.<\/p>\n<p>Comprising of <em>Drake\u2019s Fortune<\/em>, <em>Among Thieves<\/em> and <em>Drake\u2019s Deception<\/em> \u2013 we see treasure hunting Nathan Drake span the globe partaking in perilous white-knuckle adventures, all with incredibly intuitive gameplay among the backdrop of some gorgeously luscious jungles, deserts, and ancient cities.<\/p>\n<p>If you have somehow never played these games (shame on you), or perhaps want to give them another spin, this collection is a must-own.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6473 colorbox-14601\" src=\"http:\/\/www.menstuff.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Uncharted-2.jpg\" alt=\"Uncharted 2\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Batman: Arkham Knight<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h5>Available on: Xbox One, PS4, PC<\/h5>\n<p>Much like Christopher Nolan having to achieve expectations and bring a climactic close to his<em> Dark Knight<\/em> film trilogy, developer Rocksteady had a massive task at hand to send the <em>Arkham<\/em> trilogy off with a bang.<\/p>\n<p>The result is <em>Arkham Knight<\/em>,\u00a0which features everything fans\u00a0love about the franchise, peppered with some new elements\u00a0to mix up the bad-guy beatdown sessions a bit more; and\u00a0Rocksteady\u2019s final game for the franchise\u00a0did the caped crusader proud.<\/p>\n<p>Rocksteady did\u00a0a great job at rounding up the loose-ends of their massive <em>Batman<\/em> franchise, and fans of the series will be pleased with the new additions, even if they aren\u2019t executed in the most tactful ways.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9879 colorbox-14601\" src=\"http:\/\/www.menstuff.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Batman-Arkham-Knight.jpg\" alt=\"Batman-Arkham-Knight\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Article originally published 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