In terms of global trends, 2022 proved unable to maintain its early momentum, highlighted by the delay of long-awaited games (Starfield, Redfall) and the shutdown of Google Stadia.
Posted on – Sun, 25 Dec 22 at 06:47pm
2022 started with a bang as we had one of the busiest first quarters (February-March) in years and struggled to balance work, life and playing great games like Horizon Forbidden West and Elden Ring .
For very solid “3.5/5” games like The Master and Dying Light 2, I can only scrape together a few lines. However, right after my countless deaths in Elden Ring, I’m adjusting to the many tracks in Gran Turismo and the ghosts of Akihabara in Ghostwire Tokyo. Come June, however, almost everything ground to a halt.
July, August and September have nothing to note (except for Thymesia) and we’ll have to wait until Halloween and A Plague Tale. By November, things got busy again with the arrival of Ragnarok and Pokémon Violet/Scarlet.
In terms of global trends, 2022 has proven to have failed to maintain its early momentum, highlighted by the delays of long-awaited games (Starfield, Redfall), the shutdown of Google Stadia and the overpriced series of Nvidia’s RTX 40 cards .
Here are some of the best from Game On 2022!
Ragnarok: One of the best games of the year, God of War continues to detail Kratos’ journey as a father as he battles gods like Thor and Odin to ensure the well-being of his son Atreus. It’s a great story, with some stunning visuals and great combat.
Forbidden West: Aloy’s sophomore sojourn is top-notch in terms of both gameplay and narrative complexity, as Forbidden West creates a platform for a wanderer to find her people, while engaging wonderfully with the concepts of belonging and identity.
Tunic: One of the best indie games of the year, Tunic is an isometric RPG full of mystery. It puts you in the role of a little fox traveling through a land of intrigue where very little is revealed. If indies and games with simple mechanics are your favourites, consider Tunic, a game that serves as a spiritual successor to titles like Dead Cells and Celeste.
Elder Ring: If you don’t mind dying hundreds of times in a week, the majestic and sinister world of Elden Ring might be where you encounter amazing lore. Note that this is not for those who get frustrated too quickly or give up too quickly.
Tokyo Ghost Line: Not many people will have tried or even heard of it, but it’s a truly wonderful experience. Ghostwire Tokyo is a game that combines the supernatural with everyday life, specializing in fast-paced occult combat while letting players experience Japanese superstitions and traditions. As far as craziness goes, this one is pretty awesome, but worth every minute.
