Five Great Games I'm Currently Playing

For worry of looking like I have too much 'original' content, I thought I'd do another 'get-to-know-me post', except this time it's about video games. Bold move, I know. However, this time I thought I'd touch on five great games I'm currently playing, and keep bringing me back for more. It may not be what you expect but for those wondering what great games have sunk their teeth into me, why not take a read below and see why.

1. MARVEL SNAP

Starting with a mobile card game probably wasn't the move that most people expected (Though it has recently launched on Steam, so there's that). The thing is I LOVE card games. I always have, ever since I was a child opening my very first pack of Pokémon cards (In case you're wondering, no there wasn't a Charizard in there). With more and more virtual card games popping up, I still yearn for physical card games, but MARVEL SNAP makes me forget about that. Allowing me to play whenever and wherever I want, plus the cards are always being reworked depending on the meta, or just to make them more viable by the development team. There's a tonne of great Marvel characters to play with, an endless supply of deck combinations to create, and the 6 turn games ensure you're in and out of the action fast, with the thrilling combos and counters you unleash. In short, It's accessible, constantly rewarding, and most importantly it's always fun.

2. God of War (2018)

What's more enjoyable than a rage-fuelled Demi-God hacking his vengeful way through a pantheon of mythical Greek beasts and Gods? As it turns out that very same Demi-God, this time as a wise father figure trying to bond with his son on a personal quest across Norse mythology. This 2018 reboot by Cory Balrog delivers something I never knew I wanted in a God of War game, a deeper and heartfelt story about fatherhood. Though God of War never forgets its action roots, with revamped combat that pits you closer to the action and the new Leviathan Axe letting you hack through beasts with ease. It's an astounding journey to go on, and one that features some of the most fun hack-and-slash combat out there. Plus once you've finished all that there are Valkyries to hunt down, Muspelheim trials to tackle, and Ivaldi's trap-filled workshop to explore. God of War is simply a masterpiece that I can't help revisit again and again.

3. Mortal Kombat 11

Now I love a good fighting game, the only problem is, I'm not all that great at them. I just don't have the patience or the timing to master a character and their move pool to become a truly great player in the genre. That doesn't overly matter with Mortal Kombat 11 though, the game's special moves and combo inputs feel accessible and intuitive and I feel I trained myself from the ground up, from Rookie, to somewhat competent. I've tried all the other big fighting games and they just haven't grabbed me the way the Mortal Kombat series has, whether that's down to the sheer amount of content, the excellent story mode, or just the great variety of characters and gore-riffic fatalities. For me, It's the most enjoyable and one of the most complete fighting packages out there. Maybe that's why I find myself always returning?

4. EA Sports FC 24 (FIFA)

Oh no! He's a FIFA lad! But seriously, who doesn't like a good virtual kick about? As a big fan of Leicester City and a follower of AS Roma, it's hard not to get swept up in the football season and play out seasons of your own. The games have always been great, getting improved upon slightly each year, (Though I would say FIFA 21 was perhaps my favourite). Nevertheless, the sheer amount of modes with the street-styled VOLTA mode, player/manager mode, and Co-op clubs, not forgetting the ever-addictive card-themed Ultimate Teams (and we all know my weakness for collectable card games). It's a good break from my usual story-heavy games, and the thrill of snatching a last-minute winner never fails to get the meows going from my homebound supporting cats.

5. Marvel's Spider-Man

Who doesn't want to be Spider-Man? Swinging through the city, stopping crimes, and leaping off the Empire State Building. He's the hero with it all. Thankfully Insomniac Games managed to capture all that and more in their amazing Marvel's Spider-Man game. The game not only features a truly great Spider-Man story, one that explores his relationship with Otto Octavius, but also showcases how his mind is just as much an asset as his powers. Giving interesting puzzles to solve alongside bad guys to beat up. The game features great combat, and a whole host of great Marvel history Easter eggs to uncover, but most importantly it never loses that essence of fun being Spider-Man could be. It's outright one of the most enjoyable games I've gotten wrapped up in, and with the sequel just 1 month away, what better time to dive back in?

So there you have it. Five great games I'm currently playing. There are plenty of games I love that I'm bound to revisit, and some of my favourites are destined to be blogged about at some other point. But for the moment these are the games I'm enjoying, until the next post.