Then they get much harder, tucked away in even more fascinating parts of the island, too complex to solve without a notebook. These puzzles, like your first words, start extremely simply, and link together in a way that encourages you to explore. It’s a game that strands you on an island with no explicit goal or narrative, just hundreds of puzzles that must all be solved the same way: by drawing lines on grids. The Witness (PC, PlayStation 4) Playing The Witness is a lot like learning a language. Expect the game to get a second wind this fall when it comes to consoles like Xbox One and PlayStation 4 - and good luck resisting its charms. It’s not a thrilling game to describe, yet it quickly shot up sales charts to become a veritable sleeper hit, hooking players with the romance of its tedium and simplicity. The work of a single man, young developer Eric Barone, Stardew Valley is an homage to old-school games like Harvest Moon, casting players as a character who left the big city to work in the titular farm town and turn your grandfather’s neglected farm into a bountiful plot of land. Stardew Valley (PC, Consoles later this year) No one saw Stardew Valley coming. While the jury’s out on what’s to come, the bar has been set pretty high: Midway through 2016, the best games of the year are a diverse set, spanning a wide array of genres and aesthetics, presenting a comprehensive picture of the myriad experiences video games have to offer. Not so in 2016 (or maybe ever again) - this year has already been terrific for games. The first half of a given year is typically barren when it comes to video games, as publishers prefer to drop their best, buzziest games in the fall, just as the holidays start to extract dollars from pockets. Yesterday, we took stock of what has been an especially strong six months for music. This week, Vulture is looking back at the best entertainment releases so far in 2016.
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