Top 10 Best Video Games of 2018

Looking back at 2018, it's easy to see why it was such a huge year for video games. It brought a wave of innovation, storytelling, and gameplay that set a new standard across platforms. Whether you're into massive open worlds where you can lose yourself for hours or tightly crafted, character-driven experiences, 2018 delivered something for everyone.

The best part is you get to decide which games stood out. Was it the intense, immersive action that grabbed your attention? Maybe it was the heart-pounding thrill of competition, or perhaps the deep narrative of a game that left a lasting impression. Whatever your favorites, this list gives you the chance to weigh in on what deserves the crown as the best video game of 2018.

The Top Ten

God of War

I am an Xbox fan, but even I have to admit that Spider-Man PS4 and the new God of War are some of the best games I have EVER seen, and I haven't played them. That's impressive, especially when they are up against games like the Borderlands series, the Elder Scrolls series (particularly Skyrim), and the Batman Arkham series.
I got a PS4 for God of War and Spider-Man alone!

Athena: There's nowhere you can hide, Spartan. Put as much distance between you and the truth as you want, it changes nothing. Pretend to be everything you are not: teacher, husband, father. But there is one unavoidable truth you will never escape: You cannot change. You will always be a monster.
Kratos: I know. But I am your monster no longer.
Red Dead Redemption 2

It is the greatest video game of all time in my opinion, much less of 2018. It has a story that rivals The Sopranos and The Godfather in writing quality, superb graphics and cinematography, excellent acting (voice acting and motion capture), very fun gameplay that's not too easy or hard, and an incredible open world that leads to so many unique challenges and missions. Nothing is perfect in this world, but if aliens were to come to Earth demanding to see something that justifies our existence, I'd either have to give them an Osmow's Chicken on the Rocks or Red Dead Redemption 2.

Three days into playing this game and I can't stress enough how groundbreaking it is. The amount of pinpoint detail put into it, the gripping story, the insanely massive and beautiful open world to explore, and the bloody action are just a few of the things that make Red Dead Redemption 2 not just good, but one of the greatest video games I've played. And I'm only three days in.
Who knows what other amazing things I could find in my exploration of this world? Rockstar Games proves once again that they can't be outmatched, nor will they ever be.
If you want further convincing to buy this game immediately, they actually outdid Grand Theft Auto V with this.
Marvel's Spider-Man

I had a really fun time playing this game, and I'm so glad it made the top 5 with the likes of greats like Red Dead 2 and God of War. I loved everything about the game. The boss battles were spectacular, including the surprise villain (which I'm not going to spoil). I loved the suits, especially the Spider Punk and Vintage Comic suit. I also really loved the story and DLC content.
The only problem I had was raging during Taskmaster's challenges, but that's really the only complaint. Can't wait for the sequel and the other console games Marvel has in store.

Should be number one. I love all the suits, especially Spider Armour MK II and Velocity Spider-Man. The storyline and bosses are amazing. MJ is great. So is Miles.
Makes me have feelings for the characters. When they are sad, I am sad. When they are happy, I am happy.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

It's October 16th as I type this... 52 days left... I can't take it anymore. Not even Zelda BotW and Mario Odyssey made me feel this impatient and frustrated. This game will completely dominate my life.
I'm on my knees praying we get either Geno, Isaac, or Banjo Kazooie. I would feel blessed if we got all three of them, even if it was after launch as DLC. Even if they don't make the base game, K. Rool, Simon, Ridley, Isabelle, and Inkling all look incredible! And my Brawl main, Snake, is finally back, and I can't wait to play as him again.
It's going to be truly Ultimate, the perfect game. No offense to God of War, Red Dead, or any other game, but Smash Ultimate will, and will always be, the best game this year.
Far Cry 5

Far Cry 5 remains quite similar to two of its predecessors, but its heart still doesn't lose steam as this series remains a good time for fans and first-timers, especially in online co-op.

A great game for those who seek games that test their button-pressing skills. Far Cry games have always been my favorite. Although the story is kind of unrelatable to anything, it's still an enjoyable game!

The Far Cry series has never failed to amaze me, and this is the most complete with a badass villain, cool combat system, and all.
Detroit: Become Human

After finishing the game, I can truly say that this is among my favorite games of all time. It's unique, charming, emotional, and diverse. The characters each have a distinct tone to their storylines, and playing with them will get you to grow attached to at least one character.
If you finish with one bad ending, it can hit you in the feels pretty hard (as it did with Kara), and finishing the game leaves you wanting more. The most interesting thing about the game is that each choice you make leads you to a different path and gives the game a significant amount of replay value for a single-player game.
It may have its minor plot holes, but it doesn't stop it from being the masterpiece it is. Very good game from Quantic Dream. The effort wasn't wasted, and those years of development were worth it.
Dragon Ball FighterZ

The year has just begun, so I'll vote for something that has actually come out. This game is marvelous - one of the best Dragon Ball games and one of the best fighting games I've ever played. The story is something new with the correct tone coming from the anime.
Gameplay is fantastic, and battles seem exactly like the anime. The art design and graphics are marvelous, and you get invested. Gameplay is easy to learn, and the process is very fast. There are many options or playable modes to get invested in. Every single character is fantastic (yes, even Yamcha), and everything is balanced.
My only problem is that the character roster is very disappointing (in my opinion). Another problem is that other characters and music will be paid DLC! That's abusive, and it makes me think that in the future, for 60 bucks, we will only have the right to access a game, but that the menu, the music, the dialogues, and practically everything will have to be paid for separately.
Nevertheless, this game is fantastic and totally recommendable for Dragon Ball fans and fighting game lovers. 8.5/10 (this is just a short review)
Monster Hunter: World

A very unique experience unlike many FPS, RPG, racing, and sim games on the market today. This game very much deserves a spot with some of the current triple-A titles.

NEEDS TO BE VOTED MORE! This game has the best graphics, and the monsters themselves create the entire excitement of the game. There are so many weapons and armor to choose from (I prefer the light bowgun). It has a realistic feel that makes you feel as if you were in the game. This game had so much work and effort put into it.

Vote, guys, vote, because this one deserves it.
Spyro Reignited Trilogy

I love Spyro and his comeback will be amazing! This game has so much atmosphere and pure fun combined with smooth and stunning graphics this time. It's not boring with all these technical aspects that ruin modern games, in my opinion.
As a Spyro fan, this is a love letter for all platformer fans and all gamers in general. Enjoy if you can!

Ah, my childhood. It's great that a younger generation can play this gem of a gem-collector dragon.
Celeste

Such an amazing game. The gameplay is challenging but still very fun and exciting. The story is incredibly well-written and beautiful. The pixel art is gorgeous, and the soundtrack might be one of the best indie game soundtracks I've ever heard.

One of the greatest games I've ever played. Beautiful soundtrack, precise controls, crystal-clear graphics, and a touching story.

Awesome platformer. If it wasn't for the other incredible games released this year, it probably would have been the Game of the Year.

The Newcomers

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Frostpunk
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Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

The Contenders

Kirby Star Allies

BRING THIS GAME TO #1!
I finally got a Kirby game, and this was my first one! I was absolutely blown away by the graphics compared to other Kirby games I've seen people play. They brought back the helper system, which I liked.
So yeah, I haven't finished it yet, but I already love it!

So far, I'd like to give a vote to Kirby's perfect debut on the Switch. Sonic Mania is my second favorite Sonic game, and I'm thinking about whether to vote for that when the Plus version comes out. It makes me so sick that Fortnite is #1 on the list.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey

One of the best games created in a long time. Loved it so much. I've already beaten it multiple times, plus the DLCs make it so much better.

You don't know what an RPG game is like until you play this well-structured game.

I love the new "setup" this game has, rather than the past games.
Return of the Obra Dinn
Mega Man 11

Haven't played many games that came out this year. However, this game was great. Would recommend. The Blue Bomber somehow remains good.

The little Blue Bomber is back.
A Way Out

The whole idea of a two-player game where you can see the other person's screen was amazing in itself. The game's storyline far surpassed most games I've seen this year. The ending messed with me more than most other games, only surpassed by The Last of Us. I was fully in tears two different times during the ending.
Spoilers Ahead: When Vincent still grabbed Leo's hand as he was dying, though they were fighting just moments earlier, I was tearing up. But when Alex screamed "Mom," the tears came. If you choose to kill Vincent, when Vincent hands Leo the letter, I almost cried. But when Leo rings the doorbell and drops off the letter and Carol reads it, I started crying.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4

Well, this was a surprise, wasn't it?
All this time I thought BO4 would be a complete dumpster fire since it felt like BO3 + Fortnite. I was wrong. The game is a big improvement over some of the other entries, but does it really deserve the best game...? Not really, no. I'd say give it a try, though, if you want.

So, my opinion has changed on this game. I got it for Black Friday, and honestly, it was much better than I thought it would be. The zombies are the best part. They now added a difficulty level, which is good.

I love this game. The multiplayer is awesome and way better than some of the other games above it.
Forza Horizon 4

It's a bit similar to its previous game as far as gameplay, but somehow I still got hooked on it. Maybe it's the new setting, which is full of life and beauty. In my opinion, it looks even more gorgeous than FH3, especially considering the seasonal change. Also, with its vast amount of cars to choose from and their customization options, this game is definitely a shoo-in for my top 10 games of the year. A must-play for any racing gamer.

Great on Xbox One X, but the steering wheel controls are poor. Better on Windows 10, as the steering wheel controls are excellent.
Florence
Sonic Mania Plus

Thank God this game was rereleased so I can gush all over this game. It looks beautiful, even though it uses sprites. It's fast-paced, takes the best parts of previous games, and throws out the negatives.
The bosses are actually quite good, there's plenty of replay value, and unlike a certain BR game that came out in 2017, stuff actually happens!

This would've been the game I voted for, but it feels more like a 2017 game to me. All the zones are fun, Encore Mode plays nicely, Ray and Mighty fit in well and are fun to play as, and the 1.04 patch has zone transitions that were missing in the original game!
This game is perfect to me. I don't care what anyone else says.
Tetris Effect
Just Cause 4

This game is really underrated. I have never played Just Cause 1, but I can say that Just Cause 2 is one of my favorite games of all time. JC3 was great as well, but it has a much worse map, fewer missions, and less to explore. Just Cause 4 seems really good, and it should have a map twice as big as JC2 and JC3, which is amazing. I hope it's detailed too. The physics in this game are really fun, and the story is not so important because this game is fun and never gets boring. Just Cause 4 is going to be awesome, and I'm sure about that. December 4, can't wait!
Super Mario Party

So glad they got rid of the car mechanic.
Sea of Thieves

This game is so fun, but it is not for everyone and still has a lot of room for improvement. I have thoroughly enjoyed it and feel like I have gotten my money's worth out of it, but that is just for me. Make sure to play with at least one other person when you are playing because otherwise, you aren't getting the full experience of the game. Overall, it is a very good game, although it does feel a little content-empty sometimes.

Most underrated game of all time. I'll remember this as one of the best games I've ever played.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Should be higher, because it isn't the old Tomb Raider with weird bodily proportions. I am not judging the game on that, though. It is an awesome game, the story is superior to the predecessors, and the graphics are great. I liked it, and you should play this one.
Shadow of the Colossus

Awesome visuals and a great story. I liked it.
P.S. I know you might be thinking that my opinion doesn't affect anything, but anyway, I should say this was a great game.