10 Video Games That Will Eventually Be Regarded As Masterpieces

Some things will only get better with age.

For all of the problems with premium-priced DLC and a gradual lean towards the production of annual sequels, rather than exciting new properties, there's no denying it's still a darn good time to be a gamer. Sure, there are flaws with the system and a lot of dissatisfaction with certain developers, but beneath this, there's an immensely satisfying core of great games being produced every year. It's a big shame, then, that so much of the press surrounding games focuses on controversy and negativity, as opposed to the positive growth of the gaming as an exponentially interactive and engaging medium. Sure, modern gaming isn't perfect, but it's certainly not all bad, either. Let's take a look toward the future; to a hopeful place where the current crop of titles will finally get the successful recognition they truly deserve.

10. Ori & The Blind Forest

Ori & The Blind Forest proved to be a sleeper hit in early 2015, becoming successful and popular despite a very small promotional build-up ahead of its release. Players take the role of Ori, a white guardian spirit tasked with making his way through various stages solving puzzles and defeating enemies as he attempts to restore the forest around him. The game was praised in many reviews for its sumptuous visuals, with the orchestral music and beautifully-designed environments blending together to craft a wonderful aesthetic experience. What's most impressive, however, is the way the game never falls into the trap of sacrificing substance in favour of all of this style. Ori & The Blind Forest is surprisingly challenging, with a unique, limited checkpoint system that ties the act of saving to the checkpoints themselves - a very neat idea that allows you to dictate where you'll start certain sections over from. With so many similarly-styled games being produced in the same year, it would have been easy for Ori to fall into the static and fail to impress. Fortunately it avoids this, and the result is an absolute triumph.
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