10 Awesome 2018 Video Games You Probably Missed (So Far)

2. Iconoclasts

An absurdly addictive puzzle-action-platformer boasting a level of inconceivable ingenuity that only comes along a few times a generation, Iconoclasts is a masterful Metroidvania title that doesn't merely use its pixel-art style as a lazily nostalgic crutch.

Endlessly inventive, generously peppered with intensely challenging boss fights and even boasting a surprising devotion to character and story, it's impressive that the game manages to maintain this level of craftsmanship and intrigue for 12-ish hours.

In a busy genre, Iconoclasts soars thanks to the rich detail in every aspect of its conception, a feat all the more impressive as its creator, Joakim Sandberg, created and executed the game almost entirely himself over the course of eight (!) years.

But if you haven't played the game yet, you may as well hang on a little longer, because a Nintendo Switch port is due out later in the year, complete with a new Boss Rush mode.