1. X-COM: Enemy Unknown

The kills are even more satisfying in high resolution.

The remake of UFO: Enemy Unknown, this game was published in 2012, and has received almost universal critical acclaim. It follows the formula of the old game, but enhances it with modern game mechanics and graphics. Just as before, you are the commander of X-COM, tasked to repel the alien invasion. The maps and enemies are varied, each requiring different tactics and weapons to defeat them. The game, just as its predecessor, is hard, thus communicating to the player that defeating the aliens takes a lot of effort – and will not come without sacrifices.

My rating: 4.5/5

Jetpacks, drones and explosions.