11 Most Surprisingly Awesome Video Games Of 2017 (So Far)

by Jack Pooley

1. Disc Jam

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High Horse Studios

And finally, we have Disc Jam, essentially a modern update of the classic sports game Windjammers, where players attempt to hurl a disc past their opponents, using fancy spins and special attacks as best possible.

Despite arriving on a small tide of hype, Disc Jam is one of the most fiendishly addictive multiplayer sports games on the market right now, and while it didn't live up to those overzealous fans claiming it was a "Rocket League killer", it's still a deceptively simple effort that's easy to pick up and play, but controller-throwingly difficult to master.

Due to the snappy gameplay, the "just one more" appeal is incredibly strong with this one, and it certainly deserves to be much more of a cultural phenomenon than it is right now.

Which unexpectedly awesome video games have surprised you the most this year (so far)? Shout them out in the comments!

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