The days pass like water, and before we know it, we're already in the second half of the year. Looking back, we'll discover that the first 6 months saw the release of incredible games that thrilled players, with some poised to succeed in the upcoming award season. That being said, which ones are the best?
This week, the website Metacritic shared the list of the top 20 best video games of the first half of 2023. While some titles are expected, there are also some interesting surprises.
The list includes games released between January 1 and June 30 of this year. They are ranked based on the average score given by specialized critics. For multi-platform games, only the version with the highest number of reviews was considered. Compilations, DLC packages, and simple re-releases were excluded.
What are the best games of 2023 so far?
It's worth noting that two companies dominate the top rankings. That's right, Nintendo and Capcom occupy the first four spots, while Electronic Arts takes the fifth position. Square Enix also secured privileged positions with two projects that generated a lot of buzz upon their release.
To the perhaps few surprise, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom obtained a solid score of 96, making it the best video game of the first half of 2023. Following closely, Metroid Prime Remastered takes second place with 94. Resident Evil 4 Remake completes the podium with a rating of 93, while Street Fighter 6 secures the fourth position with 92 points.
Below, you can see the list of the best games of the first half of 2023:
- 1.- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Switch) - 96
- 2.- Metroid Prime Remastered (Switch) - 94
- 3.- Resident Evil 4 Remake (PS5) - 93
- 4.- Street Fighter 6 (PS5) - 92
- 5.- Dead Space (PS5) - 89
- 6.- Final Fantasy XVI (PS5) - 88
- 7.- Theatrhythm Final Bar Line (Switch) - 87
- 8.- Hi-Fi Rush (Xbox Series X) - 87
- 9.- Diablo IV (PC) - 87
- 10.- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (PS5) - 85
- 11.- Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo (Switch) - 85
- 12.- Humanity (PS5) - 85
- 13.- A Space For The Unbound (Switch) - 85
- 14.- Octopath Traveler II (Switch) - 84
- 15.- The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog (PC) - 84
- 16.- Hogwarts Legacy (PS5) - 84
- 17.- Cassette Beasts (PC) - 84
- 18.- Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society (Switch) - 83
- 19.- Age of Wonders 4 (PC) - 83
- 20.- Doomblade (PC) - 83
Undoubtedly, the titles in the top 20 are highly varied and cater to all kinds of tastes. Additionally, there are entries from established franchises as well as new IPs. Another interesting detail worth noting is the presence of both AAA games and independent or smaller-scale titles.
Of course, 2023 is far from over. With highly anticipated projects like Starfield, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Baldur's Gate 3, Armored Core VI, Mortal Kombat 1, and more yet to be released, we will have to wait and see if this list changes in the coming months. What is certain is that the race for Game of the Year will be highly competitive.
But tell us, which games from the list have you tried? Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments.
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