December has arrived to cap off an excellent year in video games. We've sen some truly excellent games in 2017, even during the slower summer months, so there is much to enjoy if you missed out earlier this year. December is a light month, comparatively, but there are still a handful of solid games you'll want to grab before year's end.
This month, the Nintendo Switch gets the much-awaited Xenoblade Chronicles 2, giving RPG fans a spectacular and sprawling game world to explore, a new cast of characters to develop, and the unique portability that only the Switch provides. If you want a game that is easier to jump into and play, Gang Beasts hits the PlayStation 4 this month, and delivers silly party-game fighting action for you to enjoy with friends.
Of course, there are more RPGs, action games, and platformers to look forward to this month, so read on to learn more. Stop by the comment section to let us know what you're anticipating in 2018. Personally, I'm awaiting Monster Hunter World with baited breath.
Platforms: PlayStation 4 Release Date: December 12, 2017 MSRP: TBD
Gang Beasts drops the technical one-on-one experience you expect from a fighting game and instead gives you a silly multi-player brawler set across a wide variety of dangerous stages. Your gelatinous hero must punch and kick his opponents to submission, then seal the deal by tossing them out of bounds or into any number of hazards. If you're itching for a kooky party fighter, Gang Beasts has what you're looking for.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch Release Date: December 1, 2017 MSRP: $59.99
Xenoblade Chronicles was a sprawling RPG set in a highly detailed world, made all the more impressive by the fact that it was a Wii exclusive title. Chronicles 2 delivers more action RPG goodness, with a brand new cast of playable characters, improved action combat mechanics, and a massive new world to explore. A must-buy for Nintendo Switch owners.
Platforms: PC, PS4 Release Date: December 8, 2017 MSRP: $59.99
Though it shares some common themes with the Xanadu dungeon crawling series, Tokyo Xanadu eX+ is a party-based game with a greater emphasis on party interaction, and is set within a modern-day, Tokyo-esque suburb. You still expect Xanadu's dungeon crawling gameplay, though this iteration twists the formula by giving you modern labyrinths to explore with your crew.
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4 Release Date: December 12, 2017 MSRP: $19.99
In Okami you assume the role of Amaterasu, the goddess of the sun in wolf form. Faith in the Gods has weakened, evil is afoot, and only Amaterasu can set things right and restore the world. Okami is an exploration-heavy action game, and shares many common gameplay elements with the Zelda series. The realm of Nippon is filled with quests to undertake and secrets to find, and Okami's lengthy story will keep you playing well into the New Year.
Platforms: Nintendo Switch Release Date: December 12, 2017 MSRP: $14.99
The End Is Nigh is considered a spiritual successor to Super Meat Boy, and was co-created by one of Super Meat Boy's developers. However, it is more clearly inspired by games like Spelunky and 1001 Spikes. In any case, if platforming is your cup of tea, The End Is Nigh has just what you're looking for. You play as Ash, a hopping black blob, and must complete hundreds of single-screen platforming challenges to get to your goal.
Gamers don't really need much of an excuse to bust some zombie skulls, and the Dead Rising series has always given players all the tools they could want for the job. Frank West makes his return as the protagonist in Dead Rising 4, and Willamette, Colorado finds itself overrun by the undead during Christmas time. As Frank, you can brawl, crush, and butcher zombie hordes with any number of absurdly improvised weapons you find in the environment.
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS Release Date: November 17, 2017 MSRP: $39.99
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon take place in the Hawaii-inspired region called Alola, and they build on what was established in the previously released games. The Ultra games introduce all new Pokémon, gameplay tweaks, and an alternate storyline. The setting has been expanded to include new locations as well, giving fans plenty to enjoy as they explore familiar territory.
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch Release Date: November 7, 2017 MSRP: $39.99
Doctor Eggman and his army of robots have once again laid waste to the world, and Sonic and friends must band together to stop him. Forces is similar to Sonic Generations in that levels are divided into 2.5D side scrolling gameplay, and fully 3D gameplay. Forces also lets players create their own avatar to use in levels.
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