Top 10 video games to gift your gamer
Esports has officially become the biggest entertainment industry on the planet. With more than 4 billion people identifying as gamers across the globe, you’ll be hard pressed to find anyone who doesn’t have a gamer in their life.
So, KHON2.com decided to compile a list of the top 10 video games of 2023.
These showcase a diverse range of genres and experiences, each offering unique gameplay and storytelling.
Here’s a look at the top titles.
- Baldur’s Gate III: Lauded for its depth and player agency, this RPG allows for myriad choices and outcomes, with exceptional voice acting and animations enhancing its rich narrative??.
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty: An expansion to the original game, it features a spy thriller narrative set in a new district with intricate storylines and characters, offering tough decisions and multiple endings??.
- Hi-Fi Rush: A surprising release from Tango Gameworks, this action game successfully combines elements of the rhythm genre with engaging gameplay and a vibrant soundtrack??.
- Hitman Freelancer: This major update to the Hitman series introduces a roguelite mode, adding new dimensions to the game’s core gameplay loop and featuring a customizable safehouse??.
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: As one of the year’s most anticipated titles, it stands out for its immersive world and engaging gameplay, though detailed insights from the sources are limited.
- Humanity: A unique puzzle game that evolves from a simple command-based mechanic to a deeper exploration of human behavior, offering both a celebration and a critique of human nature??.
- Street Fighter 6: It revitalizes the fighting game genre with an expansive single-player RPG mode, a multiplayer Battle Hub, and accessible control options, appealing to both casual and competitive players??.
- Chants of Sennaar: This innovative puzzle game immerses players in a Babel-like tower where learning different languages through deduction and observation is key to progressing??.
- Venba: A narrative-driven indie game about a South Indian mother in an immigrant setting, blending personal storytelling with cooking-based puzzle gameplay??.
- Alan Wake 2: A sequel that combines survival-horror with an FBI procedural narrative, offering an unpredictable journey through darkness and an exploration of deep themes??.
- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2: While not in the top 10 of one list, it’s worth mentioning for its blending of superhero action with the complexities of Spider-Man’s life, offering both fun gameplay and a narrative that tackles real-life stressors??.
These games not only excel in their respective genres but also push the boundaries of storytelling, gameplay mechanics, critical engagement skills and player immersion, making 2023 a remarkable year for video games.
