Kicking off PlayStation LifeStyle’s “Best Of” 2016 game awards is none other than the “casual games” list! Just what are casual games? Well, it depends on which person you ask, but it’s the games that aren’t really super deep experiences, but are more robust than your standard mobile game.
Like it or not, casual gaming is here to stay, and having more options is never a bad thing. As mentioned in our Editor’s Letter earlier today, the nominees and winners are based on scores and are picked by the staff (not just the highest review score).
Agree with our pick? What’s the best casual PS4 game for you this year? Let us know what you think in the comments.
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Best of 2016 Game Awards – Casual Game
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Best of 2016 Game Awards – Casual Game
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Job Simulator
While we weren't able to review Job Simulator, it's one of the PlayStation VR's best showpiece game -- believe it or not.
Only "con" here is that it requires the PlayStation Move controllers, but if you can swing those, then you'll be in for a surprisingly fun work time.
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Reus
Despite the fact that it reins in on being a tyrannical god, Reus is phenomenal. It has that right balance of allowing players to move as quickly or as slow as they want for newcomers to the genre or seasoned god veterans. A sim-game fan must have this title in their library. -
Unholy Heights
Unholy Heights is devilishly simple, and that will turn many off if they only play it for a few hours. It’s when the second floor is erected that the challenge becomes apparent, and that’s also when the addiction really sets in. If this game was on the Vita, we'd all be screwed. -
Skylanders Imaginators
maginators feels like the next logical step in the franchise while still maintaining support for the massive library of characters from all previous games. It gives Skylanders the perfect way to survive as the era of kids using games to craft their own heroes, stories, and experiences is upon us. Skylanders has always managed to delight and surprise, but Imaginators struck me as something particularly special, scratching that creative itch that I always have. Instead of coming up with a gimmick, they put control in the players’ hands, and in interactive entertainment, that’s precisely who should have control.
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And the winner is...
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Winner - Job Simulator
Surprised? As are we! It's not only rare to see a game based on real-world jobs, but one that's actually good? Yep. If you have a PlayStation VR, then you really ought to try this.
