2017 was a great year for SEGA and its subsidiary Atlus, with major releases of critically acclaimed games, the return of classic Sonic and Puyo Puyo, Yakuza making its presence felt in the West with two major games (Yakuza 0 and Yakuza Kiwami), Persona 5 becoming one of the highest-rated games and most acclaimed RPGs in recent years, the most complete game starring digital diva Hatsune Miku, and more, producing a very positive overall result. Among the games just mentioned, Persona 5 and Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Future Tone were selected by Game Informer as the best games in their respective categories for 2017. Read what the site said about them below.
Best RPG: Persona 5
The plot of Persona 5 turns the series' premise on its head, making its group of teenagers agents of change rather than the vanguard against it. In addition, the combat system and dungeons are more intricate than ever, with new elements and tactics that keep every encounter fresh and challenging, even after 100 hours of play.
Best Rhythm/Music Game: Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Future Tone
Even as Hatsune Miku becomes a worldwide phenomenon and music sensation, she has not forgotten her interactive roots. Project Diva Future Tone is a content-packed rhythm game with more than 220 songs for players to master across several difficulty levels. As you learn its nuances and earn higher scores, you unlock dozens of outfits and accessories, making this a game that fans will not put down anytime soon.
