Action games are always easy picks, but what makes a good action game? Well good action of course, but the usually cinematic gameplay and fun combat are a must-have. If the game doesn’t have a memorable story that’s usually forgivable. Online play may vary.

Rise of the Tomb Raider

There were many great action games this year, but Rise of the Tomb Raider was a better action game. With stealth, shooting, surviving, climbing, killing, more surviving, great story, great characters, gorgeous visuals…man what doesn’t Tomb Raider have? RotTR has everything an action game should have and gets every element done right.

Runner-Ups

Dying Light

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Bloodborne

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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

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Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate

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