Console Games of the Year Day 12 – Best Strategy/Puzzle

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Over the month of January, the OMG crew will be releasing polls for our community to vote on their favourite console games of 2020. These games have been nominated, categorised and discussed by those behind the scenes here. We do acknowledge that everyone’s favourite 2020 games may not be on our lists, as unfortunately we are not able to play and review every game that comes to console. This is a bit of fun and chance for you to win prizes.
 
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We are giving away a code for The Division 2 + The Warlords of New York on Xbox, compatible with Xbox One and updated for Xbox Series X|S. This prize is only open to Australian and New Zealand residents.

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Best Strategy/Puzzle

Rules: These are games must have major strategy and or puzzle elements.


Desperados III – PS4 and Xbox One

From the story being detailed and well thought out to the fun gameplay, Desperados III is an amazing prequel to the games released back in the early 2000’s. This is the real time tactics genre at it’s best. The developer, Mimimi Productions, and the publisher, THQ Nordic, should be very proud of this achievement. For our full review, click here.


Evan’s Remain – PS4, Switch and Xbox One

If you love puzzles then this game is a must have.  At a price of $9.95 AUD this 3 to 5-hour game is a great purchase.  The story, which is funny, sincere, dark and emotional at times, builds until you reach the massive ending that will take the player by surprise as it did this reviewer. I was completely surprised how great the game was, and hope to see more from this developer in the future. Do yourself a favour and go play this game! Click here for the full review.


Fuser – PS4, Switch and Xbox One


Gears Tactics – Xbox One and Series X|S

Gear Tactics delivers a true Gears experience without the third person over the shoulder gameplay that fans have come to associate the series with. It has the grit, gore and chainsaw wielding gameplay fun that fans want, while reducing the pace and increasing the tactics that gamers of the top down strategy games expect. It is a visually stunning game that benefits from the power of the next-gen and presents a great looking universe reflective of any of the Gear’s games. Being such a long game, the repetitive nature of objectives become present later on and I just wish it would give me more reason to care about my whole squad, instead of just using those that weren’t needed as cannon fodder. This is a great experience that Gears fan and turn-based strategy gamers will love, and others can find some fun here as well. It’s the Gears experience you’re looking for if you’re looking for slower paced Gears, or a reason to put the Gnasher down. Click here for our full review.


John Wick Hex – PS4, Switch and Xbox One

John Wick Hex cannot easily be compared to the film series in regards to the action and pacing. To make the comparison is unfair to the experience it provides. The alternative gameplay formula may not be fast paced and adrenaline fuelled but the calculated approach to combat is one that is unique and can be fun in its own right. Expectations of a breakneck campaign starring an expert assassin will not be met but for those interested in a turn based meticulous gameplay experience will enjoy the challenge. Click here for our full review.


Planet Coaster: Console Edition – PS4|5, Xbox One and Series X|S


Tetris Effect – Xbox One and Series X|S

Tetris Effect: Connected is a great game for family, fans and anyone looking for something less of “blow things up” to play. It offers a great fun and even better looking experience with a soundtrack to match. It’s a game that Tetris fans, puzzle fans and those looking for something different to enjoy. Those that don’t like Tetris may need to look elsewhere. This is Tetris at its finest. Click here for our full review.


Two Point Hospital – PS4, Switch and Xbox One

For well over 20 years players have been enjoying management simulation games such as Sim City, The Sims, Roller Coaster Tycoon and Zoo Tycoon. Before most of those however were Theme Park and Theme Hospital, the latter being a quirky hospital management sim released in 1997 on PC and the original PlayStation that required the player to control every facet of a large hospital. Fast forward 23 years and most of the team from Bullfrog Productions are back, joining Two Point Studios to bring us Two Point Hospital. Click here for our full review.


Wasteland 3 – PS4 and Xbox One

Wasteland 3 will keep the player continually thinking but at the same time having a lot of fun. The deep storyline relies on secondary mission playthroughs and exploration, encountering new colourful characters along the way. Decisions during the player’s journey and the effects on gameplay makes each playthrough their own and they will find themselves playing through more than the once. For our full review, click here.


Yakuza: Like A Dragon – Xbox One and Series XS

Yakuza: Like A Dragon is a refreshing restart on an established and well-liked game series, it has more than enough to keep the players who have played previous Yakuza games happy, whilst also bringing in new players who have never played this series before. The game performs well on the Xbox One X whilst it leaps to another level when played on the Xbox Series X, which will make players truly appreciate the work that the developers from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and SEGA have put into the game as it plays. Yakuza: Like A Dragon is a well-polished game with everything well thought out and planned. Click here for our full review.


Best Strategy/Puzzle Game

  • Wasteland 3 - PS4 and Xbox One (38%, 5 Votes)
  • Gears Tactics - Xbox One and Series X|S (31%, 4 Votes)
  • Yakuza: Like A Dragon - PS4, Xbox One and Series X|S (15%, 2 Votes)
  • Two Point Hospital - PS4, Switch and Xbox One (8%, 1 Votes)
  • Desperados III - PS4 and Xbox One (8%, 1 Votes)
  • John Wick Hex - PS4, Switch and Xbox One (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Tetris Effect - Xbox One and Series X|S (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Fuser - PS4, Switch and Xbox One (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Evan's Remain - PS4, Switch and Xbox One (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Planter Coaster: Console Edition - PS4, Xbox One and Series X|S (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 13

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Previous GOTY Polls

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Pottsy for One More Game

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    Christian M. Reply
    Jan 11, 2021 @ 23:14 pm

    Yakuza: Like A Dragon

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    Tim M Reply
    Jan 12, 2021 @ 1:25 am

    There are some great games there, but I had to go with Gears Tactics, as I have out the most time into it!

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    Jeffrey Bartholomew Reply
    Jan 12, 2021 @ 11:21 am

    Loved 2 points

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    Graham A Reply
    Jan 12, 2021 @ 23:08 pm

    Desperados 3

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    Nathan b Reply
    Jan 13, 2021 @ 9:18 am

    Gears for sure

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