Second Runner Up: Gears of War 4
Gears of War 4 being second runner up on this list is just crazy because it’s such a great game with an incredibly deep and varied multiplayer experience; the competition this year was seriously brutal.
Some credit for Gears of War 4’s success needs to be given to Microsoft for once again choosing the right people to handle their precious first party IPs. No polish was lost in the transition from Epic Games to The Coalition. The latest Gears game’s combat is just as crisp as its always been from previous titles. Running at 60 FPS, there are few games that run as smooth in hectic situations as Gears of War 4. All of the popular weapons are back, and a few new additions such as the Dropshot can dramatically mix up the familiar game when in the hands of a strong player.
Gears of War 4’s biggest strength though is its aforementioned variety, something that is unmatched by any other game on this list. All of its game modes are different and enjoyable. If you like PvE gameplay, you have a solid co-op campaign to run through along with a super deep and replayable horde mode. If you’re the competitive type, of course you have the classic Gears of War PvP experience with a fleshed out ranking system.
Not only is there something for everyone in Gears of War 4, all of its game modes are exceptional, and that’s what makes it such memorable multiplayer experience from this year.
