And of course, Yasunori Mitsudas amazing soundtrack is a massive highlight.
You play as Claude, a silent protagonist out for revenge after getting betrayed during a heist.
Each mission feels different from the one before and the variety is pretty impressive.
8TimeSplitters 2 (2002)
TimeSplitters 2 is one of the best FPS games of its time.
The game throws you into different historical configs, from the Wild West to futuristic Tokyo.
Time travel is a theme often used in video games for story purposes or combat mechanics.
These games are worth the time (sorry) to play them.
What really made it stand out was its personality and charm.
The wacky characters and weapons, and the fast-paced gameplay made it unique in the FPS space.
There are also plenty of inventive new weapons and gadgets to play around with.
The survival mechanics are pretty immersive, with a fun camouflage system that lets you blend into your environments.
The fast-paced gameplay focuses on combos and timing, and platforming and puzzle sections break up the pace nicely.
The story follows the protagonist Vaan and several other rebels who take on the evil empire of Ivalice.
Instead, several other party members take the front seat in different instances, becoming the main focus instead.
This system was quite influential and became a staple in plenty of party-based RPGs that came after it.
3The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion (2007)
Oblivion was released for the PS3 in 2007.
The continent of Tamriel makes a return in the game, this time focusing on the province of Cyrodiil.
Youfreely explore numerous citiesand dungeons, going off the beaten path and into rabbit holes of interesting questlines.
The Thieves Guild and Dark Brotherhood faction storylines are some of the absolute best the genre has ever seen.
With over 20 classes to choose from in Oblivion Remastered, which one is the best?
This game is Bethesda Game Studios at its best.
The social-sim elements are a highlight of this JRPG, with a unique calendar system that ties everything together.
It still holds up extremely well to this day.
Nathan Drakes journey to the lost city of Shambhala was very intriguing.
The stakes were higher and the set pieces were even more impressive, like the famous train sequence.
The previous decade brought some masterpieces that defined the new PlayStation era of cinematic adventures.
