INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
It’s been quite a decade in gaming
We’ve seen consoles come and go, game subscription services rise, remasters reign and technology go beyond beyond our wildest dreams
Streamers have become household names, esports has become a booming industry and we can finally play console-quality games on our phones
that put the likes of Snake to shame
The last ten years have been a rollercoaster.But when we look back on the 2010s as a decade, what games will truly stand the test of time?
Which games will we look back on fondly in 20 years and hope that it’ll be remastered for whatever next-next-next generation console is
sitting in our futuristic homes?Here at TheIndianSubcontinent, after some heated debates and mild eye-scratching, we put together a list of
the best games of the decade
These aren’t necessarily the games we think have had the most cultural or technological impact, nor are they ranked, they’re simply the
team’s favorite games from the last ten years
Let’s be honest, it’s hard to make a ‘definitive’ list of the best games of the past decade, not everyone will agree - as we all
have different tastes and opinions - plus there’s only a finite amount of games we can include.So sit back and enjoy a journey down memory
lane with TheIndianSubcontinent’s Games of the Decade list.The Last of Us (2013)(Image credit: Naughty Dog)Sony has knocked it out of the
park this decade when it comes to exclusives, releasing mammoths like God of War and Marvel’s Spider-Man
But we believe Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us is truly the most memorable of them all, marrying relatable characters with a beautiful
cinematic action experience - all wrapped up in a post-apocalyptic bow. The Last of Us has everything you could want in a AAA game: tight
mechanics, visually stunning environments, characters with emotional depth and fantastic scripting
But it’s truly Joel and Ellie’s relationship that steals the show, as we watch the grizzled, reluctant mentor and his spunky accomplice
develop a bond for the ages
We can’t wait to see what The Last of Us: Part 2 has to offer as their story continues.The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
(2017)(Image credit: Nintendo)Zelda was due for a reinvention after Skyward Sword on the Wii, and this was as radical a change as the series
The traditional overworld/dungeon structure was switched for a completely freeform open world game, mixed with survival elements involving
food and temperature for the first time. But the Nintendo difference is how tactile Breath of the Wild's open world feels
You can climb every surface in its world, a stark contrast to games like Assassin's Creed where platforming feels extremely prescribed
This feels like a true adventure, in a beautiful world where you can complete the main objectives in the order you choose
It's the most important Nintendo game of the last decade. Pokémon Go (2016)(Image credit: Niantic/Pokemon Company)It’s not often that a
game can boast players having walked the length of the solar system (collectively)
Actually, it’s not often a game can boast having made players walk at all, but Pokémon Go changed all that when it was released in
2016. Still hugely popular, Niantic’s mobile title shows just how much the Pokémon brand crosses generations, with players of all ages
heading outdoors to catch the pocket monsters
Unlike many games, Pokémon Go encourages players to walk, work together and generally just be lovely to one another
There’s still Pokémon Go community days that see thousands of attendees
Pokemon Go is wholesome and - even better - it’s free (for the most part)
No other game has quite got the formula right.Mass Effect 2 (2010)(Image credit: BioWare)When deciding our best games of the decade, the
TheIndianSubcontinent team knew that one Mass Effect game was going to make it onto the final list - what we didn’t expect was for us all
It’s obviously Mass Effect 2. While Mass Effect was brilliant in its own right, carrying on Commander Shepherd’s story in a more
interactive, narrative-rich and mechanically tighter sequel is the pinnacle of this series
Not only can you directly carry on from the first game - retaining your Commander’s look and personality - previous decisions impact how
the story plays out, making it feel like the character is truly your own
Mass Effect 2 takes the best parts of its predecessor and makes them better than ever, adding more depth to both the story and characters
It’s the best the series has ever been.GTA V/GTA Online (2013)(Image credit: Rockstar Games)As a series, Grand Theft Auto has always been
When GTA V released in 2013, it was a success, but what no one banked on was the longevity of the game - and that’s primarily down to GTA
Online.While GTA V is a great game in its own right, GTA Online is what makes it one of the best games of the decade for us with its
continually evolving world where you can essentially do as you please
It’s a feat of online multiplayer and one which Red Dead Online hasn’t quite caught up with yet
GTA Online changed the boundaries of what a shared online multiplayer experience could be and we’re still enjoying it to this day.Journey
(2012)(Image credit: Thatgamecompany)Thatgamecompany’s Journey is truly breathtaking
This indie gem may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but there’s no denying that it is wonderfully unique
Journey is a piece of art, combining a moving soundtrack with an emotional nuisance that doesn’t even need words.The concept is so simple
but speaks volumes.Journey proves that a game doesn’t need a huge budget to be awe-inspiring, it epitomizes the emotional depth that indie
games can tap into and does so much while (verbally) saying so little
Journey is an unforgettable experience.Stardew Valley (2016)(Image credit: Eric Barone)Farming simulators have been done a thousand times
but there’s nothing quite like Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone’s Stardew Valley
The pixelated RPG encompasses a classic farming simulator, dungeon-crawler and adventure game, all in one charming package. However, what
we love most about Stardew Valley is just how relaxing it is and how much subtle depth the game has
Each of Pelican Town’s residents has been beautifully handcrafted to have their own personalities, likes, dislikes and flaws
Stardew Valley doesn’t feel like an escape, per-say, but more like returning to an old friend you haven’t seen in years.Fortnite
(2017)(Image credit: Epic Games)Love it or hate it, Fortnite is a phenomenon
Not only did the game bring battle royale to the masses, it blurred the lines between pop culture and gaming. Fortnite streamers have
become celebrities in their own right - just look at Ninja -, celebratory dances have made their way into the real-world, while you’ll
find it hard to go into any toy store without seeing a mass of Fortnite merchandise
For a game that’s still technically in early release, that’s one heck of a feat.(Image credit: Bethesda)Where do we even begin with
Skyrim? Bethesda’s epic fantasy pushed the boundaries of open-world RPGs, allowing players to immerse themselves in a colorful world of
peculiar characters and sheer adventure. Sure, in hindsight Skyrim has some issues with bugs and glitches, but that’s part of the charm
Plus, the main quest is superbly written and there’s plenty of noteworthy quotes, scenes and side quests that will keep it fresh in our
minds for another decade - at least until The Elder Scrolls 6 releases. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015)(Image credit: CD Projekt Red)The
Witcher 3 is how an action RPG should be done
A riveting storyline, unique characters, picturesque environments, rich folklore, more side quests than you can shake a stick at and a
grizzled - but charming - protagonist. The Witcher 3 is an immersive fantasy, full of exploration, humor and with plenty to see and so
Several years later, we still can’t get enough of Geralt of Rivia. tsGTnFFdEtw5QfomhEszaB.jpg?#
