I haven’t been in a gaming mood since October, 2022. It’s commonplace to experience periods where we feel detached from something we love for one reason or another. Hi-Fi RUSH’s language is the music, turning us into the star performer within its rhythmic world. Some of our personal favorites are Monster Hunter: World (action RPG) and Beat Saber (VR rhythm game). Just last year, Gears 5 (cover-based shooter), The Outer Worlds (first-person RPG) and Mortal Kombat 11 (fighting game) kicked so much ass that they made it on our games of the year list. Outside of 2022, there are amazing PC games, like The Witcher III: Wild Hunt (fantasy adventure), Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (how to die simulator), Fortnite (battle royale) and Rocket League (competitive sports?). Gameplay is as swift as ever, the arsenal of weaponry at your disposal is tantalizing to use, and the overarching tactile feel of the game compels me to play “just one more round” in multiplayer. Looking for some classic FPS goodness? Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is a new high for the franchise that was sorely needed. Marvel’s Midnight Suns - its Saturday morning cartoon-esque plot disguises what is an immensely satisfying tactical strategy game with interesting RPG elements that keep you hooked for hours on end. Additionally, FromSoftware presents a robust mechanical evolution to its Soulsborne formula, providing an unmatched level of character diversity, allowing the player to tackle the many creatures of this world in whatever fashion they please.

Its immense scale and sense of freedom contrasts wonderfully with the terrors that linger throughout its derelict plains. Elden Ring offers the most potent sensations of grandeur I've experienced while exploring an open world. The game of the year that jumps right to mind is Elden Ring. Find out more about how we test.ĭespite everything that’s going on right now, we've had a few strong years for PC gaming.

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