The Top 5 Games of 2023 You Don’t Want to Miss

2023 has been a fantastic year for gaming, with many amazing titles released across different genres and platforms. Whether you are looking for action, adventure, horror, strategy, or puzzle, there is something for everyone in this year’s lineup. In this blog post, we will rank the top 5 games of 2023 based on their critical acclaim, popularity, and innovation. These are the games that you don’t want to miss!

5. Advance Wars 1 + 2: Re-Boot Camp

Advance Wars 1 + 2: Re-Boot Camp is a remake of the classic turn-based tactical games that were originally released on the Game Boy Advance. The game features updated graphics, music, and gameplay, as well as online multiplayer and custom map creation. You can play as different commanding officers, each with their own unique abilities and personalities, and lead your army to victory in various scenarios. Advance Wars 1 + 2: Re-Boot Camp is a great game for fans of strategy and nostalgia, and it also introduces a new generation of players to the charm and challenge of the series. The game received a score of 8 out of 10 from GameSpot¹, who praised its depth, variety, and replay value.

4. Metroid Prime: Remastered

Metroid Prime: Remastered is a remaster of the first game in the Metroid Prime trilogy, which was originally released on the GameCube in 2002. The game follows the bounty hunter Samus Aran as she explores the planet Tallon IV, which has been corrupted by a mysterious substance called Phazon. The game combines first-person shooter, platformer, and exploration elements, and features stunning visuals, atmospheric sound, and immersive gameplay. Metroid Prime: Remastered also includes new features, such as gyro aiming, HD rumble, and amiibo support. The game received a score of 9 out of 10 from IGN², who called it “one of the best games ever made, now even better”.

3. Resident Evil 4

Resident Evil 4 is a remake of the fourth game in the Resident Evil series, which was originally released on the GameCube in 2005. The game follows the agent Leon S. Kennedy as he travels to a rural village in Spain, where he encounters a cult infected by a parasite called Las Plagas. The game revolutionized the survival horror genre, with its over-the-shoulder perspective, dynamic camera, and action-oriented gameplay. Resident Evil 4 also features improved graphics, animations, and sound, as well as new content, such as additional weapons, enemies, and modes. The game received a score of 10 out of 10 from IGN², who said it was “a masterpiece of horror, action, and storytelling”.

2. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the sequel to the critically acclaimed The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which was released on the Switch in 2017. The game continues the story of Link and Zelda, who discover a hidden underground world beneath Hyrule, where they face a new threat. The game expands on the open-world design, physics-based gameplay, and nonlinear progression of its predecessor, and introduces new features, such as flying, swimming, and time manipulation. The game also boasts stunning graphics, music, and voice acting, and offers a rich and diverse world to explore. The game received a score of 10 out of 10 from GameSpot¹, who hailed it as “a masterpiece of adventure, exploration, and discovery”.

1. Starfield

Starfield is the first new IP from Bethesda Game Studios in 25 years, and the first game to use their new Creation Engine 2. The game is a sci-fi RPG set in the 23rd century, where humanity has colonized the stars. The game allows you to create your own character, choose your own path, and explore a vast and dynamic galaxy, where your choices and actions have consequences. The game also features a deep and immersive story, a diverse and realistic cast of characters, and a stunning and detailed world. The game received a score of 10 out of 10 from IGN², who described it as “the ultimate sci-fi fantasy”.

There you have it, the top 5 games of 2023 that you don’t want to miss. These games are not only the best of the year, but also some of the best of all time. If you haven’t played them yet, what are you waiting for? Grab your controller, headset, or keyboard, and dive into these amazing worlds. You won’t regret it!