#8
Bloodborne (PlayStation 4)
Change From Last Year: +1
As far as I'm concerned, Bloodborne is the best game of this console generation. I replayed it earlier this year, and even more than the first time playing through it, I realized just how truly exceptional the game really is. From the gorgeous visual design and remarkably clever world design, to the fast-paced and tense gameplay and some of the most interesting lore I've ever encountered in video games, there's practically nothing I don't love about Bloodborne.
There's an almost unrivaled sense of mystery and discovery in FromSoftware's games, and Bloodborne is a masterpiece in that regard as well. There's always something more to see, something that builds the world and reveals new details about its history and people.
#7
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
Change From Last Year: =
The game that introduced me to The Legend of Heroes games, and still the best one I've played from it. Trails in the Sky is genuinely one of the best JRPGs I've ever played, with a wonderfully written story and cast of characters that balances serious issues with touches of humour wonderfully. The battle system is excellent as well, with an impressive amount of depth if you're willing to invest in learning its intricacies. I also love the connections between the different sub-series within The Legend of Heroes games, which gives the games a sense of belonging to a larger whole, while still telling their own self-contained stories.