{"id":20427,"date":"2017-12-13T15:21:15","date_gmt":"2017-12-13T13:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/?p=20427"},"modified":"2018-04-06T10:29:46","modified_gmt":"2018-04-06T08:29:46","slug":"5-great-games-to-consider-for-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/5-great-games-to-consider-for-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Great Games to Consider for Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By Jeremy Proome<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20430 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image1-1.jpg 800w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image1-1-300x169.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/image1-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Christmas is around the corner, and if you\u2019re looking for a stellar gaming experience for a friend, loved one, or even yourself (because buying yourself gifts is totally acceptable this year), we\u2019ve rounded up some of the best games that you should consider.<br \/>\nSHADOW OF WAR<br \/>\nAvailable on: Xbox One, PS4, PC<br \/>\nShadow of War, the sequel to 2014\u2019s surprisingly-brilliant Shadow of Mordor, is a dense, brutal, and well-produced adventure that fans and newcomers will love. Between hunting down and murdering orcs, building your very-own army, and enjoying a new story in the Lord of the Rings universe, there\u2019s a lot to enjoy with this open-world action adventure. It has a few hiccups due to its scale, but it\u2019s nothing that will detract you from enjoying the brilliant adventure Monolith Productions have crafted.<\/p>\n<p>How much does it cost? Find the best price here.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ijI9lQtv8vI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><b>HORIZON: ZERO DAWN<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Available on:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> PS4<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve been following the gaming landscape this year, even a little bit, you would\u2019ve been sure to hear of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Horizon: Zero Dawn. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the outset, the first few minutes of this PS4 exclusive oozes triple-A pedigree \u2013 from the visuals, presentation, and snappy controls \u2013 it all looks and feels immaculate, and coming from the team behind the acclaimed <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Killzone<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> series, we\u2019d expect that. But Guerrilla Games have taken things a step further and delivered an experience that\u2019s unique and different, but one that relies on the best bits of other games in the genre to create something spectacular. It\u2019s a gorgeous visual romp through a post-apocalyptic Earth with gameplay that\u2019s addictive yet challenging, which can be put alongside the likes of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">God of War 3<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Last of Us<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uncharted<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> series.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does it cost? <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2y6hkNA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find the best price here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RRQDqurZJNk\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><b>GEARS OF WAR 4<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Available on: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xbox One, PC<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it\u2019s one of the biggest franchise names around, there\u2019s no denying the feeling that <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gears of War 4<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> came and went without getting too much attention, which is a travesty as it\u2019s one of the most solid third-person shooters this generation. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gears of War 4<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reminds us exactly what made <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gears<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so damn likeable in the first place. It doesn\u2019t diverge too far away from the cover-shooter formula, but does introduce new gameplay twists thanks to some great environmental changes and snazzy guns that mix up the chainsawing carnage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How much does it cost?<\/b> <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2n09lNa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find the best price.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XrfVfRV0zSg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><b>CALL OF DUTY: WORLD WAR II<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Available on:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Xbox One, PS4, PC<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While some of the more recent futuristic, tech-infused entries into the Call of Duty series have felt a bit \u2018all over the place\u2019, C<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all of Duty: World War II<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> takes gamers back to the series\u2019 origins with a 1944 setting, and it was a very good decision by developer Sledgehammer Games. You get a more grounded story, centring on fewer characters and bigger moments; and the gunplay (while it has always been enjoyable) finally has that new-age weight and feel to it. There\u2019s also a focus on relying on your squad for health and ammo, which is great. In typical <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call of Duty <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fashion, there are some truly fantastic set-pieces that highlight the scale of the second World War, along with some more sombre moments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for the multiplayer, it\u2019s as brutal, frantic, and fast as ever, and long-time players will feel right at home. The franchise needed a shake-up, and going back to the beginning has definitely taken <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call of Duty<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does it cost? <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2wM1iUU\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find the best price here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/D4Q_XYVescc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><b>ASSASSIN\u2019S CREED: ORIGINS<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Available on:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Xbox One, PS4, PC<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assassin\u2019s Creed: Origins<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the most \u2018different\u2019 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AC<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> game in years. Aside from the new ancient Egypt setting, the biggest changes to the game come to its combat. The control scheme has been revamped from the face-buttons to a shoulder button layout, allowing players to time light and heavy-attacks with a huge variety of weapons. There are also \u2018lite\u2019 RPG elements, with XP being awarded to players for quests and completed objectives. This does add more immersion to the game, and while you do have to \u2018grind\u2019 a bit to take on tougher enemies, the system prolongs the experience without hampering it. The architecture of 48 BC Egypt isn\u2019t as strikingly artistic, like that of renaissance Italy or 19th century Paris, but <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Origins<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is arguably the most beautiful <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assassin\u2019s Creed<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> game to date, largely due to the meticulous attention to detail and gorgeous desert vistas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How much does it cost?<\/b> <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2xUT0Lr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find the best price here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bil4Mhdwygg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What game are you hoping will be in your Christmas stocking this year? <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Jeremy Proome Christmas is around the corner, and if you\u2019re looking for a stellar gaming experience for a friend, loved one, or even yourself (because buying yourself gifts is totally acceptable this year), we\u2019ve rounded up some of the best games that you should consider. 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