We’re getting towards the mid-point of the year, and (unless I’ve missed it) I can’t seem to find a thread for discussing what our favourite games of the year have been.
So, what have been your favourite gaming experiences so far?
Definitely Resident Evil 4 Remake! I never played the original and had such a blast with it
The RE4 Remake really knocked the ball out of the park for me, I was worried it was going to disappoint between how much was cut from RE3 and how much more the original RE4 had that they had to live up to. It’s probably the most faithful modern recreation of RE4 I could imagine, and they vastly improved on a lot of systems I didn’t even realize needed improvements in the original, while adding some new things that I really liked.
I’m having a blast with diablo 4
System Shock remake. I’ve adored playing through it and, while it is certainly retro in design elements, it was engaging the whole way through.
It’s hard to beat Tears of the Kingdom for me. That game is so damn amazing
I did play Red Dead Redemption 2 for the first time this year and that game was also mind blowing
100% TotK for me as well. It’s been a long time since I was so invested in a game. Last one before this was probably Returnal in 2021. Kinda sad I finished TotK a few days ago! Back to the backlog on the Steamdeck i guess
Y’know for me I don’t think I have played that many games this year, but this year I bought a PS5, and did some work on my PC and now I am really enjoying gaming again.
Dead Island 2! Followed by System Shock Remake and Diablo 4.
@danielholt Tears of the Kingdom for sure. Starfield isn’t out yet, but I think it’ll be down to those two
My guess will be FF16 but as of currently i cannot stop playing Street Fighter 6 and my girl Marisa
Does it have to be a new game? If not, then Destiny 2’s newest dungeon, Ghosts of the Deep.
If yes, then how about the Lies of P demo. Next best thing to a Bloodborne 2 I’ve seen so far.
Does it have to be a new game? TOTK is fun but I have played too much botw to 100% it. Story and ending was a vast improvement from botw.
Been playing Hollow Knight, Noita, Skyward Sword Remaster, and Link’s Awakening Remaster. Also Metroid Prime Remaster and Metriod Dread is top tier
Replayed Hollow Knight recently myself. That game is so damn good. Can’t wait for Silksong.
Gotta be between God of War: Ragnarok and Resident Evil 4.
Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin was released on Steam this year, so I guess that one. It has a ton of flaws, but even then, the combat just carries it. Compared to this and Nioh, Wo Long was a total disappointment for me.
I haven’t actually played many games that were actually released this year.
Currently mind blown by turbo overkill. Haven’t had an single player FPS experience this engaging in ages.
Despite beating over 40 games this year, I still haven’t purchased a game that released in 2023. I’ve just been clearing out my library, and playing free stuff.
Of the free stuff that’s come out this year, my favorite has actually been The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog, with Pineapple on Pizza being a close second.
Of the games I’ve beaten this year, Half-Life Alyx wasn’t just the best, it’s the best game I’ve ever played and the runner up isn’t even close. Although if we’re excluding VR, A Short Hike probably takes the cake for best I’ve played this year.
Still haven’t gotten around to playing anything that released this year, but I’m sure Atelier Ryza 3 is great and I’m looking foward to playing it. Just need to play the 2nd game first.
