The Action Adventure genre had a breath of fresh air in 2017, this was largely thanks to classic series re-inventing themselves and new IPs blind-siding us with an impressive showing. Here is our choices for the best Action Adventure games of 2017.
NOMINEES:
Assassin’s Creed Origins (Ubisoft)
Horizon:Zero Dawn (Guerrilla Games)
Yakuza 0 (Sega) – Winner
Mario Odyssy (Nintendo)
Sonic Mania (Sega/Headcannon)
WINNER:
Yakuza 0
The Yakuza series continues to get better with every entry and Yakuza 0 is no different. Setting up as a prequel for the series, we get to play as two of the series mainstays, Kiryu and Majima, during the 1980’s as they become the epitome of Badass. Featuring a new combat system, an awesome story, more side-stories and mini-games that will give you a run for your money.