
Or perhaps you opt for something far more elaborate: Discover the use of a high-powered fan in a movie shoot, recover and deliver a missing script to the crew so filming can continue, and then rig the fan to blow your target off the roof once the cameras are rolling.

Maybe you use the briefcase for its intended purpose and sneak in a sniper rifle to take your target out from a distance. You might opt for a more head-on plan that involves killing anyone who gets in your way. The variety of possible approaches allows for wildly different experiences. "Like its predecessor, Hitman 2 can be many things to many people. In the meantime, which games did you love the most this year? Let us know in the comment section below. Read on to see why we chose each game as one of the best for 2018, and scroll to the very bottom to see our choice for Game of the Year 2018.įor more on our picks of the best games of the year across various categories, as well as features focusing on the year's performance, check out our Best of 2018 hub.

The games in this features are informed by an array of tastes and preferences, reflecting our team's diverse gaming backgrounds and opinions. This year, we selected 10 unranked nominees and then selected the Game of the Year from those candidates, rather than ranking our entire list.Īfter several hours, we were able to compile a nominee list of the 10 best games culminating in our overall Game of the Year choice. The toughest decision was narrowing down which game we wanted to be Game of the Year.

After all, there was no shortage of amazing games to play across PS4, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile in 2018. Like in 2017, this year’s nominees were difficult to compile. Our list was formed by our global team of GameSpot editors and video producers, who spent hours locked in fierce debate fighting for the games they felt most passionate about. Each game we’ve highlighted is among this year’s best and should be at the top of your queue if you haven't played them already. GameSpot's nominee countdown for the Best Games of 2018 is over and our choice for Game of the Year has finally been revealed.
