PlayStation LifeStyle is doing our year-end awards slightly different from previous years. We wanted to put more importance on the act of getting nominated for an award, so we limited each category to five games. That’s not many, especially in a year stacked with great games like 2017 was, so it took a lot of careful deliberation to simply come up with each list.
As with nearly every year, there were some heavy hitters when it comes to the best shooter of the year. Not only did Activision release new entries in two of their biggest series, but inventive titles like SUPERHOT also came to PlayStation 4. Oh, and we got to punch all of the Nazis we could possibly want in Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus.
Without further adieu, check out PlayStation LifeStyle’s nominees for our Best Shooter of 2017 award below:
The winner of our Best Shooter of 2017 award will be announced next week on Monday, December 25. It will be a part of a week-long celebration of the best PlayStation 4 and Vita titles of 2017. Ultimately, it’ll conclude on Friday, December 29, where we’ll reveal PlayStation LifeStyle’s Game of the Year 2017. This year will go down as one of the greatest years of gaming ever, so we’re very excited to unveil all of our picks!
Of course, we’d also love to hear what you think. Let us know in the comments below what you believe is the best shooter of the year, and which nominee you’ll think will win the award! Will Call of Duty: WWII‘s complete package help it top the list? Or can Wolfenstein II‘s story lead it to the top spot? You’ll find out next week!
View the rest of the announced year-end award nominees.
GOTY Nominees - Best Shooter
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Best Shooter of 2017
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Call of Duty WWII
When it comes down to a complete package, few can compete with Call of Duty. It's one of the most content-rich titles available each year, and the core shooting is always solid. Read our review for even more.
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Destiny 2
Few shooters feel as good as Destiny 2's core gameplay loop. It's a large reason why many stuck with the first game, and why a huge amount returned for the sequel. Read our review for even more.
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Star Wars Battlefront II
While loot box drama overshadowed its launch, there's a lot to like about Battlefront II from a gameplay perspective. The shooter offers some epic moments that any Star Wars fan can appreciate. Read our review for even more.
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SUPERHOT
"It's the most innovative shooter I've played in years." Read our review for even more.
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Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
Wolfenstein II pairs an incredible story with some of the best action found in the genre. Read our review for even more.
