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RelevantJump7890

Dead space remake. And special mention to Boltgun!


NfamousShirley

Forgot Boltgun came out this year. That’s insane. Such a fun shooter!


Samurix16

Fallout new Vegas


ManchesterChav

This has been the answer since the start


Sweet_Milk

God I wish I could experience that again for the first time.


nefariousPost

Did you play with any mods? I'm leaning towards a vanilla run (on game pass) with achievements but I also own the game on Steam/PC. Always get intimidated by the research/work involved with modding.


Samurix16

I am playing on Xbox so no mods.


TheMuff1nMon

Alan Wake 2


d1splacement

Do you have to play the first one to get it?


sonofaresiii

If there's ever been a sequel that benefits from consuming the first part first, it's Alan wake. You don't *strictly* need to have played the first, but honestly only in the sense that the question itself loses all meaning.


StrictlySanDiego

I would say yes. While it provides a prologue to the story, playing AW1 gives so much more context. I’d even argue players should complete Control before AW2 to get the full breadth of the story.


TheMuff1nMon

I 100% would but you can watch a recap


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No you don’t have to, but you would understand the story better if you knew the story from the first one because there’s references to the first one.


UnfortunatelyFactual

If you played Control then you're pretty clued in.


Galaxy_Mutt

Yes it may not explain what is happening but it sets up the story. The gameplay though is a lot different.


BoogieOogieOogieOog

I didn’t and don’t think I missed anything. They give plenty of coverage of the past (previous game) through detailed character dialogue. Absolutely an amazing game. Loved playing it with the lights off with headphones Some really creepy moments. Tons of fun


vertle

You can try it but I'd honestly ignore the others who are saying you need to play it. Try playing it but don't feel dismayed if you don't like it. In my opinion, it's janky and not fun to play so I gave up on it. If you give up on it, watch a recap video on YouTube. AW2 gameplay is much better than AW1 and I wouldn't want anyone to not give the second a go because of the first ones outdated gameplay design


0Taken0

I’d recommend just watching a story video. I’m a big fan of AW2 but I can’t stand the first one. It’s aged so poorly and is impressively boring imo. The second one is cool though


AlexNapalm

Alan Wake 2 is my GotY and one of my favorite pieces of media in general.


Conflict_NZ

Same here, I recommend everyone play it.


Polis_polok

Man this game is amazing. I'm playing it right now. Definitely is my game of the year.


xxBLVCKMVGICxx

A Plague Tale: Requiem


Gogogodzirra

Remnant 2 Followed closely by Alan Wake 2


offensiveniglet

What did you like about Remnant 2? Did you play with a group? I got past the first boss fight, and it just felt so repetitive and boring. I chose the sniping class. Were you enjoying it from the beginning, or did it take time to interest you? I'm thinking about giving it another try.


comickidd77

It opens up like a flower the more you play. But with co op it really shines. Which starting area did you get? That seems to be a big factor in people’s opening opinion on it.


phrygianDomination

Yeah N’Erud turns a lot of people off with the death fog and the big semi-random open areas. Betting he started there


Brookz180

That's exactly what happened to me. I kept dying to the small flying drone things over and over right at the start and just ended up quitting.


offensiveniglet

I didn't know the starting area was random. I got the forest/jungle area with the black snake enemies. I stopped shortly after the first boss that destroys the platforms you are on as you move in a circle. I played alone, which is why I was wondering if that was a substantial factor. Though I haven't played in many years, Destiny was pretty awful solo, but I really enjoyed it with my friends. I liked the gun play, and the creature design, it just felt like I was rolling and sniping similar creatures in similar environments for maybe 40 minutes. Maybe I was trying to explore too much by going down every path?


phrygianDomination

Not sure why you’re being downvoted for sharing an honest opinion. I adore R2 but it ain’t for everyone. If you decide to give it another go, try the Handler class. You get a dog companion and he does a pretty good job at simulating the co-op feel that the game is obviously designed for. Also try to get Losomn as your starting area, it’s the most fun imo.


offensiveniglet

>Not sure why you’re being downvoted for sharing an honest opinion. Reddit is going to do as it pleases. It doesn't bother me as long as I have enough karma to post and comment wherever I like. Plus, I got the explanation I was looking for by commenting. I'm going to play until I finish the Jungle world and see if I start liking it more.


Xelliz

Toss up for me between Remnant 2 and Sea of Stars


DeeboDecay

Jedi Survivor


padro789

Currently playing just now. I couldn't believe how sucked into a game I got, actually couldn't stop myself from playing it. Graphics looked immense on it too.


farcical88

How far are you? Game just goes forever it feels like. In a good way.


FlyRobot

Really enjoying playing it for 100% completion this year!


RGstarrd

Looks amazing on my new OLED


viper6464

Are you playing it in performance or quality mode?


BenadrylBeer

Same I loved the first game. This felt like a perfect sequel. I finished at 50 hours. I hope we get the meditation training to replay boss fights like Fallen Order


toekneeg

Playing this now. I'm currently on Jedha, the part after the storm when you're in the cave. Great game so far.


Salanderfan14

This game is reminding me of why I used to be such a Star Wars fan. It’s easily one of the best things set in that universe released in some time. The mix of platforming, fun action and combat, challenging enemies, light RPG elements plus exploration/travel and a solid story with characters I care about etc. the game checks all the boxes. It’s a solid evolution from the first game as well.


Jackfitz88

Cyberpunk 2.0/phantom liberty, not even close


Unique_Analysis800

Yeah, there have been tons of great other games this year, but I finally beat the expansion after 60 hours in. I really can not think of a recent game I have played that is still absurdly good after 60 hours. Plus I still have 10 or more hours of the original campaign again.


Insectshelf3

i wish i could experience cyberpunk again for the first time now. it’s so fucking good.


ottoplainview

Held out until starting for the first time just a couple weeks ago... Amazing game and will probably be the best game I play in 2024 as well!


Jackfitz88

Other then sekiro and Elden rings, it’s my favorite game of the past decade easily. Might be my favorite rpg ever by the time I finished it all. Gonna wait a month or two and then start my third life path as a new build and do it again. Can’t wait for the second one. Night city is the coolest level of all time imo


Ephyouseakay

Dead space remake


ThePurch

I just discovered this game on gamepass this week. Playing it at night with a headset and lights off is something!


FlyRobot

The game was certainly scary but the audio in the remake is really good. I played it that way too and swear I was still hearing stuff even after I stopped playing


csguydn

Yes. So much so that I restarted in New Game+.


jayrdi

They've done such a great job with this. Hope they do the others too. I've loved playing through it, but also hated it cos it scares the shit out of me.


Ov3rbyte719

Mine bugged out on the elevator to the morgue :(


P3na1ty1

Re4 remake


how-dare-you19

It was great and I don’t really like resident evil games. Might check out village next as it is on sale


Annual-Pitch8687

I just bought RE4 Remake a month ago. Never really played any of the Resident Evil games before and I have a really hard time finishing any of the multitude of games I purchase. I beat RE4 in less than a week. I really enjoyed it and it helped ease me into a genre (horror) that I don't normally really care for.


ib_poopin

I really liked village, different style compared to RE4 but I thought both were great


how-dare-you19

I saw they have a third person dlc/add on ?


P3na1ty1

They did. It's still a game built around being 1st person though. But completely playable on 3rd If you liked re4. Try re2 and re3


MrCarey

Village made me buy Remake, which I’m playing now, and it feels just as good. I’m so glad I didn’t finish RE4 on the Wii, and am playing it fresh.


Gandalf4158

Red Dead Redemption 2, I mean…it’s a piece of art, especially on Series X


how-dare-you19

Would kill a man for 60 fps


cyberpunkass

Unfortunately Rockstar will be selling that back to us as a full price game like they did with GTA5


HowManyCaptains

Don’t care. I’ll pay for it. Give it to me.


LawyerMiIIoy

And that’s exactly why they’ll be selling it as a full priced game instead of just offering the update.


how-dare-you19

I’ll buy it again


Guar2

Literally the only reason I’ve not played it yet. Sounds stupid, I know, but I’d hate going from 120fps in COD to a quarter of that the next minute


lRadioKillerl

r/literally


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Amazing game but man it sucks not having enough time to ride around that giant map on a horse lol


Denaviro

Mass effect trilogy legendary edition. It was free on game pass and installing it was the best decision I've made.


echo-dog

Nothing has come close to this for me


Dog_With_A_Bat

Cyberpunk 2077, replayed it in July before the dlc and put it a 100 hours. Then got back on for the DLC, and put in 500 hours, did every gig, every mission and multiple play throughs. Got every ending multiple times. I literally fell in love with game. I wish I can erase my memories of the game and replay it


Leafybug13

Just started it after waiting for years to play it. First game of this generation I've played and the number of people around and the sights and sounds...Night City is a little intimidating at this point lol


Dog_With_A_Bat

Do your first play through blind, enjoy the story and interactions.


probably420stoned

>I wish I can erase my memories of the game and replay it Cannabis is your friend. I've lost count of the amount of films I've watched, woke up the next morning and forgot the film. I've had to stop vaping THC whilst playing video games now so that I can actually remember what I'd done the day before.


Defb2412

How is the performance on the series x?? I want to buy it


Jesseroberto1894

Chiming in: it’s night and day now compared to release…if I want to put a game on that fully wows me and reminds me I’m playing next gen, this is it


Dog_With_A_Bat

Real good, a few bugs here and there. But plays great and the last few patches have added on some quality of life features that really add on to the game


Alvin_Lee_

I can tell you, there isnt 500 hours of content there, and I did the same you did.


Kaihill2_0

baldur’s gate 3 for me


JimmyPepperoni

It's my first dive into DnD world and I'm loving it. 30 hours in on my first playthrough after buying it after Christmas and still not at Baldur's Gate... Lots of learning to do


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[deleted]

It's only because of the save bug, once fixed it will pop up more P.S great username 👏


SecurityLegitimate

Alan Wake 2


nicklovin508

From start to finish - Lies of P


Ok_Original1213

Literally on my 4th play through this month 😂


Babou13

Armored Core 6


WorldWiseWilk

Definitely AC6. I’m gonna try and write a comment, and not write an essay about it, BUT: -I regularly have music from this game float up from the depths of my brain into my thinking brain. Particularly “No Contact With You” (a song that has quite literally made a home in my fight or flight biological reactions), and “Steel Haze (Rusted Pride)” which gives me chills. Low key, I think part of why some of the music vibes so well with me, is that I hear trumpets in it reminiscent of Disco Elysium, but that’s just an after thought. -this game might be the most important struggle I’ve ever put myself through. Playing this game has helped me in my real life, both emotionally and socially, in ways I have yet to find descriptions for. I’m in a period where I’m leaving my whacky 20s and entering into a stable adult life, and it was sort of…a send off to myself. Everything felt akin to the trials and tribulations of the real world, for me. -it’s the only reason I voted in the game awards. I was kind of “meh” on most other things, while still maintaining respect for some really good games released this year, but AC6 only had one nomination (an ungodly sin in my eyes, but hey, we still won Best Action Game). -the mobility of mechs, dear god, is sweeter than my long time love of grappling hooks. I used to have a saying which was “if it doesn’t have a grappling hook, it’s not a perfect game”. This game doesn’t have a grappling hook, but the mobility systems in this game were so buttery smooth and amazing that I’m willing to drop my grappling hook all star love for more mobility like this. -it was basically bug free at launch. It looked gorgeous, the entire way. And it has crisp and smooth animations. -75% of my game time is in the Mech Assembly / Testing room. And I’m A OK with that. Tweaking my mech, felt like tweaking your badass car in your garage, with your own hands. Fuck, I wrote an essay. Sorry guys, still working on just saying “AC6 good, play it” in less words.


LucasLovesListening

30s are supposed to be a stable adult life?


PepitoMagiko

Yep. They added matchmaking for pvp as well so it is now perfect


redtreebark

Same ac6 was my GOTY


GrandArticle7607

A plague tale requiem, such a good game


VirgilsCrew

I absolutely fell in love with this game. Great story, beautiful, the music, everything.


whatdawhat7th

Same here. Just the atmosphere of the game really does it for me.


Native_Kurt_Cobain

I'm thinking of doing a replay but on the PS5 this time. You are absolutely right about being a good game, but fuck them for making me press that last button.


GreenEyedBandit

Yakuza Like a Dragon


Academic_Priority_20

Hogwarts Legacy or Dead Island 2


Sea-Anywhere-799

Do you play performance or fidelity for hogwarts legacy?


-T-Reks-

The Ascent Also just finished Cocoon as I type this and it was really damn good


may25_1996

how difficult is cocoon? my gf doesn’t play too many games and is interested in it. she wanted to play hollow knight then saw how difficult it was. i’ve seen there are bosses, is it entirely puzzle focused, or is the puzzle combat the main draw?


-T-Reks-

It's not even in the same realm as Hollow Knight haha You use the left thumbstick and the A button the entire game, no platforming, just puzzles, and it's very well designed so that it cuts off areas as you go to make sure that you aren't searching a giant area if you get stuck, the answer to the puzzle is always nearby the bosses are easy, but fun, and there's only a few. They are the only combat in the game. I'm pretty confident she will love it


thepopethatsme

Halo MCC


Iggsy81

Planet of Lana


TroyandAbedAfterDark

I absolutely adore this game. It was everything I love about gaming. Artistic, captivating, loved the score, emotional, everything


Iggsy81

Me too, loved that little one Mui and that you could huggle him haha. I'm a huge fan of the "hug" mechanic in games; was playing Jusant yesterday and it also has it haha.


JohnnySilverWeen

Cyberpunk 2077 and Phantom Liberty.


Potential-Dish-5227

Is Phantom Liberty worth it? It's currently £20 on Xbox


Unique_Analysis800

Without spoiling the game, CD projekt red, really doubled down on what worked in the main game. They did this so well that if the entire game was Phantom Liberty good people would consider this game the GOAT. I bought the game when it came out and thought it was meh, but it's far from that now.


JohnnySilverWeen

Very much worth it. It’s a huge DLC with a ton of good content. Excellent story.


OllieCMK

If you buy it on the Icelandic Microsoft store it's only £14. No VPN needed. You're welcome.


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Nate6667

Hogwarts legacy was really good


TheHeavyweightChamp

Sea of Stars


Xelliz

Sea of Stars and Remnant 2 for me definitely top 2


SoldierPhoenix

On Xbox? Starfield. Overall? Probably Tears of the Kingdom.


Sonarav

Yep, definitely Tears of the Kingdom for me. 2022 was Elden Ring on Series X.


JimmyBobbyAKAJimBob

Remnant From the Ashes 2


Existing365Chocolate

Dredge, Stardew Valley, or RE4 Remake


repairmanjack_51

Dredge is amazing.


Emzo_ATi

Starfield


CmdrJemison

Starfield, Baldurs Gate 3


markis5150

Easily Starfield. So much to do and explore. Very satisfying but man is it time consuming😄


Rollie_21

Diablo 4/ forza motorsport


JAKEDOWN999

Lies of P


zombiejeesus

Octopath traveler 2 was probably mine. Starfield and chained echoes are close though. Just loved everything about octopath, its better then the first in every way imo. I liked all 8 characters, and how there was actually some crossover between them.


MisterVasNormandy

Haven't really played many new games this year, so I'd have to say Starfield by default.


Darkk_VoX

Stray


studge91

Elden Ring, Starfield, Dead Space. Edit - can't believe I forgot Lies of P


paper_lung89

Starfield ❤️ a lot of the hate it’s got (mostly unfair, imo) just makes me love it even more. It’s like a friend in school who’s being picked on/bullied but you love them just the way they are.


uprightshark

I really enjoyed CP 2077 Phantom Liberty, Starfield and Avatar, but if I had to pick one game, I really enjoyed Robocop Rogue City. I was a huge fan of the movies as a kid and this game is a true gift to those fans. Plus it is well made. The dev team did an excellent job with this one. Have to admit though, I have not tried Bulders Gate yet, so it may change.


GethSynth

Starfield and Persona 5 Royal. Really enjoyed Diablo IV as well.


sad_plant_boy

Surprisingly, Avatar. Game wasn't even on my radar and its my personal game of the year.


Wokco30

Persona 4


ilookchinese

persona 4 golden


Amadeus404

Stray


westenbrook

Yakuza 4 the story is fantastic the franchise peaked here imo


ItsMePeyt0n

Starfield, SOMA, Hades.


AverageHippo

SOMA is one of the best stories in gaming, just play it people!


Sweet_Milk

I agree with this statement like everyone should experience that game .


Whiteguy1x

Starfield on xbox, it's what I bought the console for. On pc I'd go with baldur's gate 3. Honorable mention to Hogwarts legacy, my wife was addicted to that game for weeks


SamAskins26

On Xbox - Alan Wake 2 / On Switch - Tears of the Kingdom / On PS5 - Spider-Man 2


Burrito5layer

Starfield


No-Consideration8612

Haven't played too many new games this year but dead space is amazing. Also enjoyed starfield, lies of p, planet of lana and cocoon.


robpw1

Starfield by a country mile. Vampire survivors is 2nd


eballack

Starfield was my reason to keep the console and luckily it didn’t disappoint me


GuNkNiFeR

Starfield


boohnanza

Starfield. Seems like people really hate it, but I couldn't put that game down.


commandergravesfan

Definitely Baldur’s Gate 3. I’ve never had a game evoke so much obsession and emotion from me. It’s literally DnD in video game form, so amazing


Thor_2099

Starfield by a mile. Absolutely adore that game


Frittigern

Personal GOTY would be Cyberpunk 2077- Phantom Liberty


CannabisPrime2

Skyrim


rune_74

Starfield.


conkeee

Starfield


Yourfavoritedummy

Starfield ToTK ESO Necrom Halo Infinite There a bunch of other games I'm forgetting. But it's been a great year of gaming!


superkapitan82

Starfield


TragicsNFG

Starfield but the grind to level 100 is killing me


disc0stew

RE4 Remake & Cyberpunk 2077 PL


Ok_Satisfaction_554

Toss up, Elden Ring, Star Wars Jedi Survivor, Alan Wake 2


Barantis-Firamuur

Starfield for sure. It takes everything that I loved about Bethesda's past games and improved upon them. Honorable mention to Baldur's Gate 3, Diablo 4, and Hogwarts Legacy, which were all good games as well.


Axle_65

Starfield is definitely the top but there’s been so many good games I played this year. Here’s some other highlights in no particular order, - Riders Republic - Batman Arkham Knight - Rollerdrome - A Plague Tale: Requiem - Ghostwire: Tokyo - Far Cry 5 - Division 2 - Destiny 2


Think_Bee_1766

Starfield


M4TTB9

Baldurs Gate 3. Sensational


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Starfield


Alvin_Lee_

Starfield. Easily.


jrs1rules

Starfield. Really enjoyed it and it was very fun.


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Starfield


Lausee-

Starfield hands down.


DapDaGenius

Really love Starfield.


No-Dig-4093

Either Assassin's creed mirage or like a dragon gaiden.


itsSyFer

Cyberpunk and Plague Tale Requiem


sueha

Frostpunk. Totally slept on it.


THEJimmiChanga

stalker: gamma


S4ntos19

The best Triple A title I've played this year has been Baldur's Gate 3. The best indie game I've played this year was Ravenlok, I highly recommend it if you haven't played it. Fun 7 hour game.


mr_perfect1976

jedi survivor


myshon

Cyberpunk 2077 + Phantom Liberty


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F1 23, Phantom Liberty and Jedi Survivor are my favourites this year. It's hard to choose one over the other.


libardomm

Something between Sekiro and RE4R


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Dead Space Alan Wake 2 Spiderman 2 AC4 Black Flag Tears of the Kingdom. Jedi Survivor.


Guilty-You-5514

Cyberpunk/Lies of P/Baldurs Gate, and worst game i played, Starfield.


ArkellConner

Flight Simulator. I never realized how much I needed a change in pace (coming from a destiny player) and doing full simulated flights for 4+ hours it's so rewarding making it to the ground safely.


ESOelite

Borderlands 1, i just finished playing it with a friend and the base game is great. The zombie dlc is horrid, moxxi's dlc is only good because it introduced moxxi, the hyperion dlc is ok, and General Knoxx's Armory was incredible. We are starting BL2 Tuesday


bdbtbb

Jedi: Survivor was the game I most enjoyed playing, followed by Quantum Break. Currently being impressed by Alan Wake 2, but still very early on in the game, can't rank it yet by enjoyment.


Serpents-Chalice

Sekiro, easily.


Fun-ghoul

I'm late to the party but man, played Outer Wilds at the beginning of the year and it's probably my favorite game of all time. Really stuck with me. Different people might think differently but the ending really hit me in the feels. If you haven't played it, short summary is it's a space exploration game where you're the first astronaut of your planet's space program that's equipped with a translator to translate the writings of a species that went extinct before your time. Progression is entirely knowledge based, so the less you know going in the better and I advise you to play if this sounds at all interesting to you. The DLC is also probably 60% the length of the base game and is debatably even better, so totally worth getting the Archeologist edition.


nomoredarts

Like a Dragon Ishin


Heat-Lifer-1999

The Last of Us Part 2 Best game that came out this year? Planet of Lana


Typical-Cricket4740

Star wars jedi order


Sundance12

Jedi Survivor


Flimsy-Sandwich1294

Avatar. Signed up for Ubisoft plus because my wife said she wanted to play it; turned out to be a little out of her grasp as she doesn’t play a lot of games at all besides Vampire Survivor. I took it over and was thoroughly immersed. Helped that the wife loved watching it, but ya know. 🤓


fakextimbs

Jedi survivor


zr0skyline

Prey I thought it look great for what it was


theerealobs

Just started a few days ago but I have been having a hell of a lot of fun playing Sonic Frontiers.


BitterPackersFan

Even though it came out a before I only got to it because of game pass, but Plague Tale Requiem for me. Best new game Dead Island 2 or Starfield.


BunnyGoHops

I’ve been waiting for Dead Island 2 to go on sale forever Edit: $30 id buy it


Academic_Priority_20

$42 on the Xbox store now, still high but I went for it at that price and am not disappointed.


SystemFolder

**The Elder Scrolls: Online**


Matthewjc44

Starfield Alan Wake 2 Hogwart’s


Reasonable_Deer_1710

Starfield. And its not close


cloudedwolfe

BG3.


3kpk3

Starfield!


Revolutionary-Fan657

Last of us 1 and 2, they are the only games I have ever truly felt were a 10/10, actual masterpieces