od The Legend of Zelda: Slzy království na Diablo IV, it was a year to return to familiar worlds.
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When it comes to the best video games of 2023, it was all about revisiting familiar realms. Whether it was through sequels, returning franchises, or long-awaited remakes, the pleasure was finding new things to enjoy in old games. Larian Studios created a breakout hit based on one of the most iconic role-playing franchises in the world; Nintendo let players return to the land of Hyrule for one more go at saving the world. We went to Hell, and then New York, and we liked it.
These, dear reader, are the best video games of 2023.
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Alan Wake I
platformy: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Remedy Entertainment’s long-awaited sequel is a fantastic mix of horror, a little detective work, and a lot of camp. The game sees the return of its titular hero after a long imprisonment in an alternate dimension, freshly escaped and fighting the supernatural elements alongside a new hero, FBI agent Saga Anderson. Players swap between the two, whose stories intertwine as Saga investigates ritualistic murders in a small town. Although Alan Wake can be deliciously scary to play sometimes, the game balances it out with surreal live-action sequences and the kind of weirdo charm you can only get when the writer, Sam Lake, makes sure to put his own likeness in the game as Saga’s fellow agent.
Baldurova brána 3
platformy: PS5, PC
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Dave potápěč
platformy: Nintendo Switch, PC/Mac
When we saw the first trailer for Dave potápěč we knew we were in for something special, and when the game finally came out, it did not disappoint. It’s amusing how what looks like a simple game with two broad sets of mechanics (dive and collect stuff, then serve said stuff in your sushi restaurant) can be surprisingly complex and deep. It’s the perfect game to pick up and put down when you only have a few minutes to, say, go diving, and a few more later to serve sushi, and then again later when you have some time to do extra quests and missions. Beyond that, it’s an incredible game that proves yet again that realism and “historical accuracy” always take a backseat to humor, fun, and refusing to take yourself too seriously.
platformy: PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
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S Diablo, you know what you’re getting: class-driven combat, a hellish story, sidequests, loot—but that fails to capture Diablo IV’s spark. There’s something devilishly satisfying about the game’s addictive combat and its occasionally very grotesque yet undeniably fun method of destruction that makes it hard to put down. Or, as we put it in our review: “Lilith, also known as the Daughter of Hatred, has a simple pitch for the residents of Diablo’s world of Sanctuary: Violence is fun. You should try it.” Maybe she’s onto something.
finální fantasy xvi
Plošina: PlayStation 5
We’re thoroughly convinced finální fantasy xvi’s biggest problem is a branding issue. The game’s creators promised fans Hru o trůny. Instead, they delivered something no one expected: WWE, in the best way possible. finální fantasy xvi’s strength is not its bloody, gritty, “fuck”-filled world; its story (a forgettable mix of medieval-inspired tropes, fictional world jargon, and a very gruff guy in leather); or its characters (a cherubic little brother, a pollyanna perfect best friend, a very gruff guy in leather). Instead, it’s the game’s combat system and its larger-than-life boss fights.
In Square Enix’s latest Final fantasy, a handful of humans called “dominants” have the power to transform into devastating creatures known as eikons. Over the course of the game, hero Clive will eventually assume these dominants’ elemental powers. His growing abilities add both strategy and a sense of power that doesn’t exist in previous Final Fantasies. The game’s story doesn’t potřeba to be good to make its boss fights—whether it’s fighting a dragon in space or sprinting the rocky tendrils of a very large, very pissed off rock guy—some of the most compelling moments of the year.
The Legend of Zelda: Slzy království
Plošina: Nintendo Spínač
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Following the critically acclaimed The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a daunting task. It completely reimagined what a Zelda game could be, and created a massive, beautiful world where you could visit anything you saw. Its sequel, Slzy království, didn’t break the mold. It fine-tuned it, giving players one more very compelling reason to return to Hyrule.
We could go on about how gorgeous the game is, or its successful iteration on the systems laid out in BOTW, or even just how much we love its characters. But what really makes this game special is its ability to build just about anything you can dream of with Ultrahand and Fuse—which players naturally used to create flamethrowing dicks, a jail for Ganondorf, a Gundam, torture devices, and so much more. Game of the year.
Spider-Man 2
Plošina: PlayStation 5
Superhero games don’t have the best track record, but Insomniac Games is the exception. Picking up after the events in Marvelův Spider-Man a Spider-Man: Miles Morales, the game follows Peter Parker and Miles as they face off against their personal lives and new foes like Venom and Kraven the Hunter. Both Peter and Miles feel refreshingly distinct and perfectly complementary, even as Insomniac turns their world into a playground of skyscrapers to swing through amid the game’s twisting story. And, of course, who could forget its world full of wild NPC conversations?
Super Mario RPG
Plošina: Nintendo Spínač
One of the best games Nintendo released this year is also its oldest. Super Mario RPG, which combined the role-playing sensibilities of Final fantasy games with Nintendo’s characters, is a delightfully weird, velmi ’90s adventure. After a giant, talking sword foils Bowser’s latest attempt to kidnap Peach, Mario is tasked with collecting seven stars to restore the world’s ability to make wishes.
It’s a pretty simple premise that plays out in much weirder ways. The game’s original invading villains are all weapons (including a Power Rangers spoof); Mario and Bowser join forces with a talking doll; mini-games include everything from hiding behind curtains to bouncing off barrels while dashing uphill. Super Mario RPG is funny and full of unforgettable moments that make its remaster unforgettable, even after all this time.
