12 2016 Video Game Gems You Totally Missed

10. The Banner Saga 2

Think about a version of Game of Thrones where you decided the fate of all your favourites, one step at a time. That's one of the nearest comparison The Banner Saga series brings about, but then you factor in Stoic's own tale of Gods, giants and land serpents all out to get in the way.

Pegged to eventually be a trilogy, this immaculate sequel continues the developer's own uniquely intense form of turn-based strategy; one where health is also attack strength, meaning you either need to decide whether wailing on enemies and chipping away at their own life is a good long term strategy, or whether you should destroy their armour and take a few hits yourself.

On top of that you've got some of the best written characters in any fantasy title this side of The Witcher 3, and as the game insists on dropping you into life or death, "Damned if you do, damned if you don't" scenarios, you can guarantee it's going to be a bumpy ride attempting to make sure everyone makes it out alive.