{"id":30330,"date":"2020-12-23T10:19:13","date_gmt":"2020-12-23T08:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=30330"},"modified":"2020-12-23T10:19:13","modified_gmt":"2020-12-23T08:19:13","slug":"buyers-guide-5-best-games-of-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/buyers-guide-5-best-games-of-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Buyer&#8217;s Guide: 5 Best Games of 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>2020 has been <em>quite<\/em> the year, but with regards to the gaming industry, it&#8217;s been a cracker. From big-name sequels to pleasant surprises, here are the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/categories\/17\/Video+Games+&amp;+Accessories?utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Buyers_Guide_5_Best_Games_of_2020&amp;utm_content=Buyers_Guide_5_Best_Games_of_2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best games<\/a> that dominated our consoles and PCs this year:<\/p>\n<h3>Ghost of Tsushima<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Available on:<\/strong> PS4<\/p>\n<div class=\"arve-wrapper\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-0HTfLqHoTmg\" style=\"max-width:702px;\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\">\n<div class=\"arve-embed-container\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.250000%\"><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/0HTfLqHoTmg?iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;autoplay=0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" frameborder=\"0\" name sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/0HTfLqHoTmg?iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autoplay=0\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Sucker Punch&#8217;s <em>Ghost of Tsushima<\/em>\u00a0delivered a samurai experience like no other, even exceeding the already-high expectations of Playstation fans. The game itself isn&#8217;t just visually beautiful, but extremely well structured, paced, and put together. Everything from the intricacies of authenticity in Feudel Japan to the dynamic combat is done with a meticulous level of appreciation and polish, yet the game can also be in-your-face and brutal when it needs to be.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find the best price on Ghost of Tsushima on PriceCheck.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=Ghost%20of%20Tsushima&amp;category=17&amp;utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Buyers_Guide_5_Best_Games_of_2020&amp;utm_content=Buyers_Guide_5_Best_Games_of_2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21641\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png\" alt=\"view offers\" width=\"325\" height=\"62\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png 550w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>The Last of Us Part II<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Available on:<\/strong> PS4<\/p>\n<div class=\"arve-wrapper\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-vhII1qlcZ4E\" style=\"max-width:702px;\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\">\n<div class=\"arve-embed-container\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.250000%\"><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/vhII1qlcZ4E?iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;autoplay=0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" frameborder=\"0\" name sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/vhII1qlcZ4E?iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autoplay=0\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Controversy aside, <em>The Last of\u00a0 Us Part II<\/em>\u00a0is a tragedy from start to finish; but that\u2019s not because it\u2019s a bad game, but because it\u2019s sombre, visceral, provocative, and pulls on your heart strings when you least expect it. Much like its predecessor, this is not a game that\u2019ll leave you feeling warm and fluffy inside, but rather leave you questioning who the real monsters of\u00a0<em>The Last of Us<\/em>\u2018 post-apocalyptic world are. The graphics are stellar, the combat is brutal, and the production quality is second to none. The story may take a few too many detours, but\u00a0<em>The Last of Us Part II<\/em> is undoubtedly a great game.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find the best price on The Last of Us: Part II on PriceCheck.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=The%20Last%20of%20Us%3A%20Part%20II&amp;category=17&amp;utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Buyers_Guide_5_Best_Games_of_2020&amp;utm_content=Buyers_Guide_5_Best_Games_of_2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21641\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png\" alt=\"view offers\" width=\"325\" height=\"62\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png 550w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Mafia: Definitive Edition<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Available on:<\/strong> Xbox One | PS4 | PC<\/p>\n<div class=\"arve-wrapper\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-MaoWzKlHG-M\" style=\"max-width:702px;\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\">\n<div class=\"arve-embed-container\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.250000%\"><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/MaoWzKlHG-M?iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;autoplay=0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" frameborder=\"0\" name sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/MaoWzKlHG-M?iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autoplay=0\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Mafia: Definitive Edition<\/em> brings new-age mechanics, like a cover system and improved driving physics, into a game already reverred for its captivating mafiosa story. It knows what made the original so beloved, and doubles-down on the cinematic elements, while ensuring that the things that held it back in 2002 have been completely reworked. This is what a remake should be, as <em>Mafia: Definitive Edition<\/em> earns our respect and a double-cheek-kiss of admiration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find the best price on Mafia: Definitive Edition on PriceCheck.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=mafia%3A%20definitive%20edition&amp;category=17&amp;utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Buyers_Guide_5_Best_Games_of_2020&amp;utm_content=Buyers_Guide_5_Best_Games_of_2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21641\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png\" alt=\"view offers\" width=\"325\" height=\"62\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png 550w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Doom Eternal<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Available on:<\/strong> Xbox One | PS4 | PC<\/p>\n<div class=\"arve-wrapper\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-FkklG9MA0vM\" style=\"max-width:702px;\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\">\n<div class=\"arve-embed-container\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.250000%\"><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/FkklG9MA0vM?iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;autoplay=0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" frameborder=\"0\" name sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/FkklG9MA0vM?iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autoplay=0\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you were a fan of 2016\u2019s\u00a0<em>Doom<\/em>, you\u2019re in luck.\u00a0<em>Doom Eternal<\/em>\u00a0delivers more of that slick, crisp shooting, along with upping the ante of the demonic entities trying to kill you. There is a familiarity to the formula, but the larger levels, new tricks, and attention to the story will grapple-hook you in until the credits roll.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find the best price on Doom: Eternal on PriceCheck.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=Doom%3A%20Eternal&amp;category=17&amp;utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Buyers_Guide_5_Best_Games_of_2020&amp;utm_content=Buyers_Guide_5_Best_Games_of_2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21641\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png\" alt=\"view offers\" width=\"325\" height=\"62\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png 550w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Crash Bandicoot 4: It&#8217;s About Time<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Available on:<\/strong> Xbox One | PS4<\/p>\n<div class=\"arve-wrapper\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-375dqL15O9E\" style=\"max-width:702px;\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\">\n<div class=\"arve-embed-container\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.250000%\"><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/375dqL15O9E?iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;autoplay=0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" frameborder=\"0\" name sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/375dqL15O9E?iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autoplay=0\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Seeing a new\u00a0<em>Crash Bandicoot<\/em>\u00a0game in 2020 is almost like a mirage. While it may seem too good to be true, Playstation\u2019s iconic mascot has made his long-awaited return, with a whole range of new and returning friends, and some new tricks up his sleeve. While it has been 12 years since the release of the last primary entry in the series,\u00a0<em>Crash 4<\/em>\u00a0feels more relevant as ever and as enjoyable to play, and that\u2019s a testament to the tone, challenge, and clear focus on what this franchise is all about.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find the best price on Crash Bandicoot 4 on PriceCheck.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=crash%20bandicoot%204&amp;category=17&amp;utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Buyers_Guide_5_Best_Games_of_2020&amp;utm_content=Buyers_Guide_5_Best_Games_of_2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21641\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png\" alt=\"view offers\" width=\"325\" height=\"62\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png 550w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Find and compare the\u00a0<span style=\"color: #32a873;\"><a style=\"color: #32a873;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/categories\/17\/Video+Games+&amp;+Accessories?utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Buyers_Guide_5_Best_Games_of_2020&amp;utm_content=Buyers_Guide_5_Best_Games_of_2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best prices on Xbox One, PS4, PC, and Switch games<\/a><\/span>\u00a0on PriceCheck!<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2020 has been quite the year, but with regards to the gaming industry, it&#8217;s been a cracker. From big-name sequels to pleasant surprises, here are the best games that dominated our consoles and PCs this year: Ghost of Tsushima Available on: PS4 Sucker Punch&#8217;s Ghost of Tsushima\u00a0delivered a samurai experience like no other, even exceeding<\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"\/blog\/buyers-guide-5-best-games-of-2020\/\" title=\"Read More\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":30337,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"amp_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[115],"tags":[7403,4873,1821,1601,6062,7404,874,1614,3059,6456,792,843,2143,5742],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Doom-Eternal.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30330"}],"collection":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30330"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30330\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30341,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30330\/revisions\/30341"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30337"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30330"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30330"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30330"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}