We may not have gotten many puzzle games, but this was a great comeback for platformers. Usually, this is the weakest category in which I have to wring the release list dry to find just a couple of decent games. Here we saw many major AAA releases which are good news for this dying genre.
Super Mario Odyssey
Surprisingly enough, this was a hard decision this year. However, the king of platforming returned with an all-new Mario experience, and I mean all new. Not since Super Mario Galaxy have I felt the wonder and magic of Mario, and Oddysey returned this feeling. With new mechanics, a way to explore, and story ideas that break the Mario mold for the first time in decades, it’s something I will remember long after the game is collecting dust on the shelf.
Runner-Ups
SteamWorld Dig 2
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Cuphead
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Sonic Mania
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Crash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogy
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