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 is 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 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, 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
