Top 10 Online Games 2016
Online gaming has become a popular pastime for people of all ages and backgrounds. With the advancement of technology, the gaming industry has evolved to offer a wide range of games that cater to different preferences. In 2016, several online games stood out from the rest due to their unique features, gameplay, and popularity. This article will explore the top 10 online games of 2016.
1. Overwatch
Overwatch is a team-based multiplayer first-person shooter game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment. The game features a diverse cast of characters, each with unique abilities and play styles. Players are divided into two teams of six and compete to complete objectives or eliminate the opposing team. Overwatch received critical acclaim for its engaging gameplay, stunning graphics, and diverse character roster.
2. League of Legends
League of Legends is a multiplayer online battle arena game developed and published by Riot Games. The game features two teams of five players who battle to destroy the enemy team’s nexus while defending their own. Players choose from over 140 champions, each with unique abilities and play styles. League of Legends has a massive player base and is one of the most popular online games in the world.
3. World of Warcraft: Legion
World of Warcraft: Legion is the sixth expansion pack for the massively multiplayer online role-playing game World of Warcraft. The expansion introduces a new continent, new dungeons and raids, and a new class called Demon Hunter. World of Warcraft: Legion received positive reviews for its engaging storyline, challenging gameplay, and stunning visuals.
4. Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft
Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft is a digital collectible card game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment. Players collect cards featuring characters and spells from the Warcraft universe and use them to battle other players. Hearthstone received critical acclaim for its accessibility, strategic depth, and engaging gameplay.
5. Dota 2
Dota 2 is a multiplayer online battle arena game developed and published by Valve Corporation. The game features two teams of five players who battle to destroy the enemy team’s ancient while defending their own. Players choose from over 100 heroes, each with unique abilities and play styles. Dota 2 has a massive player base and is one of the most popular online games in the world.
6. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is a multiplayer first-person shooter game developed and published by Valve Corporation. The game features two teams, terrorists and counter-terrorists, who battle to complete objectives or eliminate the opposing team. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive received critical acclaim for its engaging gameplay, competitive scene, and community support.
7. Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward
Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward is the first expansion pack for the massively multiplayer online role-playing game Final Fantasy XIV. The expansion introduces a new storyline, new areas to explore, and new jobs to play. Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward received positive reviews for its engaging storyline, challenging gameplay, and stunning visuals.
8. Star Wars: The Old Republic
Star Wars: The Old Republic is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts. The game takes place in the Star Wars universe and features eight different classes, each with its own storyline. Star Wars: The Old Republic received positive reviews for its engaging storyline, voice acting, and immersive world.
9. Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns
Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns is the first expansion pack for the massively multiplayer online role-playing game Guild Wars 2. The expansion introduces a new storyline, new areas to explore, and new features such as the ability to glide. Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns received positive reviews for its engaging storyline, challenging gameplay, and stunning visuals.
10. The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited
The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game developed by ZeniMax Online Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. The game takes place in the Elder Scrolls universe and features a vast open world for players to explore. The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited received positive reviews for its immersive world, engaging storyline, and challenging gameplay.
Conclusion
In conclusion, 2016 was a great year for online gaming, with several games standing out from the rest due to their unique features, gameplay, and popularity. Overwatch, League of Legends, World of Warcraft: Legion, Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft, Dota 2, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns, and The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited are the top 10 online games of 2016. These games have continued to be popular among gamers and have set the standard for future online games.
