Top 10 Best Video Games of 2023
2023 has been another great year for video games! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the greatest video games to be released over the past year!
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00:00 Welcome to WatchMojo and today we're counting down our picks for the greatest video games
00:08 to be released over the past year.
00:16 Number 10.
00:17 Armored Corps VI - Fires of Rubicon
00:26 You can always count on FromSoft. Resurrecting their other longstanding franchise, Armored
00:30 Corps promised giant robots shooting the bejesus out of each other and will be damned if they
00:35 didn't deliver in spades.
00:41 The amount of customization, the thrill of the firefights, the absurd scope of its mechanical
00:46 bosses, it's certainly a trial by fire that will test your patience and willingness to
00:50 change loadouts on the fly.
00:52 But it's still a blast to play, once again proving that FromSoftware are so much more
00:56 than just all things Soulsborne.
01:02 Number 9.
01:03 Star Wars Jedi - Survivor
01:09 While it certainly had a rough start, there's no denying that Cal Kestis' second outing
01:13 was a worthy follow-up to Fallen Order's fantastic foundation.
01:17 With a narrative that dove into Cal's desperation against the Empire, a massive hub world, and
01:21 a total refinement of lightsaber combat, slicing through stormtroopers has never been so much
01:26 fun.
01:27 Where they go from here is up in the air, but we're all secretly hoping we'll get
01:30 the chance to further explore Cal's willingness to embrace the dark side moving forward.
01:35 Also rest in peace to Rick the door technician. What a legend.
01:44 Number 8.
01:45 Hi-Fi Rush
01:50 This thing came out of nowhere and blew everyone away on arrival.
01:54 One of the most successful shadow drops in gaming history, Hi-Fi Rush was the perfect
01:57 marriage of Devil May Cry and an anime rhythm game, one populated with banging tracks, a
02:02 slick animation design, and a hilarious cast that will keep you constantly entertained
02:07 as you riff your way through colorful stages.
02:16 Even if you're tone deaf and can't keep a beat to save your life, the fun Chai and
02:20 others bring to the table is too good to pass up.
02:26 Number 7.
02:27 Final Fantasy XVI
02:34 Yoshi P just does not miss.
02:37 Taking the beloved lore, giant monsters, and world-building the franchise is famous for,
02:41 and containing it within a framework akin to a song of ice and fire, the result turned
02:45 out to be a Final Fantasy like no other.
02:48 While a few found the switch to full-on action too much of a leap from the series' turn-based
02:52 roots, Clive's story of vengeance nonetheless reached new heights in terms of what a Final
02:56 Fantasy game can offer, whether they be quiet moments of character exploration or cinematic
03:01 boss battles that might just be some of modern gaming's best.
03:11 All the while, Soken continues to prove how much of a god he is with a soundtrack that
03:15 can proudly stand up there with Uematsu's classics.
03:26 Number 6.
03:27 Alan Wake 2
03:35 You think you know meta?
03:37 You think you know just how outside the box a game can be?
03:40 Well hold on to your britches because Sam Lake is here to show you that you've seen
03:43 nothing yet.
03:51 Not only is this sequel everything fans of the original could want in terms of its own
03:55 brand of survival horror, but Remedy have crafted a game that breaks down nearly every
03:59 convention when it comes to blending genres, reaching well past the fourth wall, and incorporated
04:04 live action in the wildest of ways.
04:06 It's one hell of a mind trip that needs to be experienced, if only for that dance
04:11 sequence.
04:18 Number 5.
04:19 Spider-Man 2
04:28 We really didn't think Insomniac could pull it off, but once again they outdid themselves
04:31 with what just might be the best Spider-Man to date.
04:34 Swinging across New York has never felt better, with traversal polished to perfection.
04:39 Same with combat, allowing for downright brutal combinations as both Spider-Men can utilize
04:44 their own unique movesets.
04:45 As for its story, pacing issues aside, the combination of Kraven's last hunt, the rise
04:49 of Venom, Peter's fracturing relationships, as well as Miles' identity crisis all lend
04:54 themselves to an explosion of emotional payoffs that had us reeling.
04:58 We can't wait for the closing chapter to round out the trilogy.
05:01 Let's just hope they scrap Miles' Adidas costume by that point.
05:10 Number 4.
05:11 Super Mario Bros. Wonder
05:20 For those wondering if Mario's 2D glory days were long behind him, have no fear because
05:24 this return to form is downright spectacular.
05:27 The creativity in each level is awe-inspiring, the amount of collectibles and challenges
05:31 will have you constantly diving back in, while the new Wonder Seed mechanic changes everything
05:35 up by altering the environment into a fever dream that Mario has to navigate to reach
05:40 the goal.
05:41 It's a brilliant platformer and potentially the start of the plumber's second renaissance
05:44 in the 2D scene.
05:54 Number 3.
05:55 Resident Evil 4
06:01 While the remake of Resident Evil 2 catapulted Capcom back on top, what they did with their
06:05 reimagining of the fourth mainline entry has cemented them as the king of modern gaming.
06:10 Taking such a pinnacle title and sprucing up the graphics is one thing, but to remake
06:14 it into one of the best survival horror games of the last century is something else.
06:18 Graphically, it's incredible.
06:22 The gameplay is beyond satisfying, while the new mechanics such as pairing seamlessly slide
06:26 into place.
06:27 And yes, Leon and his hair have never looked more dazzling.
06:31 It's everything you could want in an RE game and is an absolute must-play for hardcore
06:35 fans and newcomers alike.
06:43 Number 2.
06:44 The Legend of Zelda – Tears of the Kingdom
06:52 Breath of the Wild was a landmark event in gaming and one that sent Link and his franchise
06:56 soaring to new heights.
06:57 So how could a sequel match the impact of the original?
07:00 By doubling down on what made it great and adding features that we didn't know we needed.
07:04 Hyrule has never been so vast, with the sky islands and depths now adding verticality
07:09 to the exploration.
07:10 While the ability to fuse and create transportation, along with the means to torture Koroks, adds
07:15 another layer to player agency and imagination.
07:18 The sheer density of what is on offer here has made it the jewel in Nintendo's crown,
07:22 and that's no small feat.
07:31 Before we reveal our number one pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
07:35 Dredge
07:41 Sea of Stars
07:48 Street Fighter VI
07:54 Dave the Diver
08:00 Starfield
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08:23 Number 1 – Baldur's Gate 3
08:33 Larian Studios didn't just create a great fantasy RPG, they created THE fantasy RPG.
08:39 Using the lore and tabletop system of Dungeons and Dragons as a bedrock, they crafted a game
08:43 so intricately layered that it's honestly mind-boggling.
08:46 The sheer amount of choices and customization on display here is ungodly, with branching
08:50 paths for literally every encounter and every class.
08:54 They are as numerous as they are intricate, rewarding, and painstakingly thought out.
09:05 Words truly can't do justice to what's on offer here.
09:08 The narrative will have you gripped, the characters and their respective performances are god-tier,
09:12 and above all else, it will have you wishing to dive even deeper into its beautifully macabre
09:17 world, either alone or with friends in co-op.
09:20 Now if you'll excuse us, we have to go start up our Dark Urge playthroughs.
09:29 Which of this year's entries do you consider the true GOAT?
09:32 Let us know in the comments.
09:47 Bye!
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