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Streamers have become household names, esports has become a booming industry and we can finally play console-quality games on our phones
that put the likes of Snake to shame
The last ten years have been a rollercoaster.But when we look back on the 2010s as a decade, what games will truly stand the test of time?
sitting in our futuristic homes?Here at TheIndianSubcontinent, after some heated debates and mild eye-scratching, we put together a list of
the best games of the decade
mechanics, visually stunning environments, characters with emotional depth and fantastic scripting
develop a bond for the ages
credit: Nintendo)Zelda was due for a reinvention after Skyward Sword on the Wii, and this was as radical a change as the series has ever had
The traditional overworld/dungeon structure was switched for a completely freeform open world game, mixed with survival elements involving
You can climb every surface in its world, a stark contrast to games like Assassin's Creed where platforming feels extremely prescribed
This feels like a true adventure, in a beautiful world where you can complete the main objectives in the order you choose
game can boast players having walked the length of the solar system (collectively)
heading outdoors to catch the pocket monsters
No other game has quite got the formula right.Mass Effect 2 (2010)(Image credit: BioWare)When deciding our best games of the decade, the
interactive, narrative-rich and mechanically tighter sequel is the pinnacle of this series
story plays out, making it feel like the character is truly your own
Mass Effect 2 takes the best parts of its predecessor and makes them better than ever, adding more depth to both the story and characters
Online.While GTA V is a great game in its own right, GTA Online is what makes it one of the best games of the decade for us with its
continually evolving world where you can essentially do as you please
games can tap into and does so much while (verbally) saying so little
Journey is an unforgettable experience.Stardew Valley (2016)(Image credit: Eric Barone)Farming simulators have been done a thousand times
love most about Stardew Valley is just how relaxing it is and how much subtle depth the game has
(2017)(Image credit: Epic Games)Love it or hate it, Fortnite is a phenomenon
to go into any toy store without seeing a mass of Fortnite merchandise
Witcher 3 is how an action RPG should be done
A riveting storyline, unique characters, picturesque environments, rich folklore, more side quests than you can shake a stick at and a
