Elden Ring
From Software’s dark fantasy action RPG offers up an incredible, unforgettable adventure.
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC
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Tunic
Tunic is a wonderous adventure replete with mystery, discovery, and heart.
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC
Release Date: March 16, 2022 (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC), September 27, 2022 (PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4)
Dying Light 2 Stay Human
Techland has crafted a monster of a sequel that is bigger and better in almost every way.
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC
Release Date: February 4, 2022 (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC), TBA (Switch)
Neon White
Neon White isn’t just one of the best games of the year, it also speaks to a highly specific audience many just don’t anymore.
Platforms: Switch, PC
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Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands
Gearbox’s latest looter shooter is the studio’s best effort yet.
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC
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Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker
Endwalker caps off a story over a decade in the making in spectacular fashion and cements it as one of the series’ best entries.
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC, Mac
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Horizon Forbidden West
Zero Dawn was a great proof of concept, but Forbidden West shows Guerrilla Games still has plenty of thought-provoking and compelling places to take Aloy’s adventures.
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4
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Norco
Norco feels like a precious relic from the Golden Age of point-and-click adventures, propped up by some of the best surrealist storytelling in recent memory.
Platforms: PC
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Citizen Sleeper
A refreshing take on the cyberpunk genre, both in narrative and gameplay.
Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC
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Destiny 2: The Witch Queen
Bungie has crafted an excellent expansion, but it is squarely targeted at its most fervent players.
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Stadia, PC
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Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Kirby’s first 3D adventure is stellar, using a variety of abilities, locations, rewards, and new gimmicks to keep things fresh and exciting throughout.
Platforms: Switch
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Rogue Legacy 2
Rogue Legacy 2 expands almost every aspect of the original, offering a bigger, and better rogue-lite experience.
Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC
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Gran Turismo 7
Gran Turismo 7 serves as a showcase for Polyphony Digital’s love of automobile and racing culture, and delivers one of the best racing experiences on the market today.
Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Pokémon Legends: Arceus charts an exciting new direction for the series, while still maintaining many of the core tenets that made Game Freak’s franchise so beloved in the first place
Platforms: Switch
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge
Shredder’s Revenge is a raucously fun throwback that recaptures the glory days of TMNT brawlers.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC
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Diablo Immortal
Diablo Immortal is a great translation of the Diablo formula for mobile devices, but certain monetization decisions sully an otherwise excellent experience.
Platforms: PC, iOS, Android
Release Date: June 2, 2022 (iOS, Android), 2022 (PC)
Loot River
Its roguelike structure can be taxing, but Loot River is a hard-to-put-down loop of puzzle-solving traversal and intense combat
Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC
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Mini Motorways
Mini Motorways is a fun fusion of the city-building simulation and puzzle genres.
Platforms: Switch, PC, Mac, iOS
Release Date: September 19, 2019 (iOS), July 20, 2021 (PC, Mac), May 11, 2022 (Switch)
MLB The Show 22
Sony’s yearly baseball game continues to perform well on the field and finds new ways to deliver excitement within the single-player and online spaces. Read review
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch
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Sonic Origins
Sonic Origins sets out to deliver the best way to play these four beloved titles, and for the most part, it accomplishes that mission.
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC
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The Quarry
Supermassive Games finds its horror stride again and delivers a gripping experience with choices galore.
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC
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Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong
Player choice is propped up in fun and challenging ways within conversations and crime scene investigations.
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC
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Weird West
This action RPG subverts expectations, twisting well-trodden cowboy tropes into dark fantasy vignettes brought to life by sandbox simulations.
Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC
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Young Souls
Young Souls may not shatter the mold for beat ’em ups, but its well-designed combat and impressive presentation make it a stand-out.
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, Stadia, PC
Release Date: August 17, 2021 (Stadia), March 10, 2022 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)
