Pc spiele 2022 release: 2022 games: everything that launched on PC last year

Best new games to look forward to

There are plenty of incredible games coming to PC this year and beyond. From upcoming triple-A games to highly hyped gems, there’s plenty to look forward to, whatever your gaming passion.

Whatever your platform of choice — Steam, Epic, Ubisoft Connect or Origin, there are loads of new PC games to add to your wishlist as well. These new games include bleeding-edge titles with ray tracing capabilities, as well as updates to your favourite RPGs, shooters and co-op masterpieces.

The following is a hand-picked selection of games we’ve seen and are excited about. We’re sure you will be too.

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Hogwarts Legacy

• Release date: 10 February 2023
• Type: Action RPG
• Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
• See the official site/See it on Steam

Hogwarts Legacy is an upcoming action role-playing video game. It is set in the late 1800s in and establishes itself in the Wizarding World set by the Harry Potter books. As you’d expect you’ll be casting spells, discovering fantastic beasts and generally wizarding about the place.

Atomic Heart

• Release date: 21 February 2023
• Type: FPS action-adventure
• Publisher: Mundfish
• See it on Steam

A quirky, gory and fairly awesome-looking FPS set in an alternative universe in the heart of the Soviet Union. Players will take on the role of a special agent who has been sent a highly secret object and is desperately trying to investigate what’s going on. Weird creatures, robots and a multitude of customisable weapons certainly make this one appear intriguing if nothing else.

Company of Heroes 3

• Release date: 23 February 2023
• Type: Turned-based RTS
• Publisher: SEGA
• See it on Steam

Company of Heroes is coming back. This time with a Mediterranean campaign where you’ll be commanding ground, air and naval forces too. This new addition to the series promises authentic new gameplay features as well as everything you know and love from Company of Heroes including skirmishes, a campaign and multiplayer. New soldier animations, enhanced AI, realistic squad reactions and a destructible environment should make Company of Heroes 3 a joy for any fan of the series.

A recent cinematic trailer shows the African campaign and there’s an in-depth look into gameplay too.

Kerbal Space Program 2

• Release date: 24 February 2023
• Type: Space simulation/sandbox
• Publisher: Private Division
• See the official site/See it on Steam

Kerbal Space Program is back, with a sequel to the highly thought of space-flight simulation game coming some time in 2020. If you enjoyed the sandbox fun of the first game, then you’re bound to found the new game a blast. There’s the promise of exciting new parts, colony building, interstellar travel and enhanced modding along with breath-taking visuals and a multiplayer system too.

The Last of Us Part 1

• Release date: 3 March 2023
• Type: Action
• Publisher: Sony Entertainment
• See official site/See it on Steam

Sony is doing it again. The company has revealed that another of its popular PlayStation games is making its way to PC. The Last Of Us Part 1 is a remake that’s coming to PC at some point and will give PC gamers access to another classic.

Skull & Bones

• Release date: Spring 2023
• Type: Multiplayer pirate adventure
• Publisher: Ubisoft
• See the official site

Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag proved incredibly popular and spiked interest in pirating based-shenanigans on the high seas. Since then, we’ve seen Sea of Thieves and the hilarity of Blackwake but Ubisoft’s Skull & Bones is making waves in the build-up to launch.

The latest trailer shows the customisation options for the ships and all sorts of unbridled chaos too.

Become the pirate captain you’ve always wanted to be and battle on the high seas on your own or with up to five other players. Grease the gangplank and ready the mainsail, this is surely going to be a glorious grog-swilling romp.

Ubisoft has announced that it’s pushing back the release date of Skull and Bones to give it some more polish.

Crime Boss: Rockay City

• Release date: 28 March 2023
• Type: Action
• Publisher: 505 Games
• See it on Epic Games

Crime Boss: Rockay City is an organised crime game with an all-star cast that includes Michael Madsen, Michael Rooker, Kim Basinger, Danny Glover, Damion Poitier, Danny Trejo, Chuck Norris and Vanilla Ice. It’s a first-person shooter with PVE co-op multiplayer options and an awesome 90s vibe.

System Shock

• Release date: March 2023
• Type: Sci-fi action adventure
• Publisher: Nightdive Studios
• See it on Steam

Nightdive Studios is set to remake and reboot the classic sci-fi adventure System Shock sometime in the near future. The developers are promising a new game that’s true to the original while being given a refresh with modern visuals and gameplay.

Fans of the series will be pleased to hear the original voice actor is returning too. The original game released in 1994, so this reboot is a long time coming and should certainly be an interesting one. System Shock 3 is also being developed, so we’ve got that to look forward to as well.

Dead Island 2

• Release date: 28 April 2023
• Type: Survival horror action RPG
• Publisher: Deep Silver
• See official site/See it on Epic Games

Dead Island 2 is finally coming and it looks like a rip-roaring romp of zombie-slaying chaos. As you can imagine there’s going to be all sorts of brutal combat, with exploding zombie faces and gory mess.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

• Release date: 28 April 2023
• Type: Sci-fi action adventure
• Publisher: Electronic Arts
• See it on Steam

Picking up five years after the events of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, this game continues the story of Cal Kestis in a game that promises galaxy-spanning adventures with all the usual cinematic combat and good times.

Star Trek: Resurgence

• Release date: April 2023
• Type: Third-person adventure
• Publisher: Epic Games
• See official site/See it on Epic

Former Telltale Games developers are crafting a narrative adventure game in the Star Trek universe. Set in the era of Star Trek: The Next Generation it’s bound to appeal to Star Trek fans.

Street Fighter 6

• Release date: 2 June 2023
• Type: Arcade fighter
• Publisher: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
• See it on Steam

With Street Fighter 6 Capcom is seemingly trying to re-invigorate the series. At launch, there will be 18 characters to fight with including classics like Ryu, Chun-Li, Luke, Jamie, Kimberly and more. But this latest outing in the series there’s also going to be a fully-fledged single-player campaign. Plenty to keep fans happy.

Diablo 4

• Release date: 6 June 2023
• Type: Action
• Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
• See official site

Diablo 4 has been in the works for quite some time. Now we’re seeing a tease of more to come. Diablo 4 will feature fully customisable characters and classes that include a druid, barbarian, sorceress, rogue and necromancer.

Starfield

• Release date: «Coming soon»
• Type: Space-based RPG
• Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
• See the official site/See it on Steam

Starfield was teased by Bethesda in June 2018 as the first new franchise in 25 years. But that’s not the exciting part, Starfield is set to be a space-based RPG with plenty of glorious fun in the depths of space. Beyond that, we don’t know much other than we’re excited. It is now available to wishlist on Steam though but the release date is marked as «coming soon» which changed from 2023 suggesting we might be waiting longer than hoped.

• Everything you need to know about Starfield: Trailer, release date and more

Forza Motorsport

• Release date: 2023
• Type: Racing sim
• Publisher: Turn 10 Studios
• See official site

Five years after the release of Forza Motorsport 7 the next game in the franchise is appearing. This is essentially Forza Motorsport 8 but by another name. Fans of the series will be pleased to hear that several tracks are making a comeback including Maple Valley, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and Laguna Seca Raceway. The new Motorsport release is also promising dynamic lighting and weather conditions as well, so that should keep things interesting.

Ark 2

• Release date: 2023
• Type: Open world survival
• Publisher: Studio Wildcard
• See it on Steam

ARK 2 is pitched as a «definitive next-gen survival experience». It’s a follow-on from Ark: Survival Evolved and stars Vin Diesel fighting for survival in a primal world filled with dinosaurs and danger.

Payday 3

• Release date: 2023
• Type: Crime FPS
• Publisher: Prime Matter
• See it on Steam

One of the most intense co-op shooters we’ve played is finally getting a new sequel. Payday 3 is a high-octane. co-op heist experience where you’re robbing banks (and more) with friends. If it’s anything like the last two games, it should be a blast.

Dark and Darker

• Release date: Q4 2023
• Type: PVP Dungeon Crawler
• Publisher: Ironmace
• See it on Steam

Dark and Darker is pitched as an «unforgiving» hardcore fantasy game which brings the Escape From Tarkov loot logic to the dungeons where you’re fighting so survive and to keep your gear too.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl

• Release date: December 2023
• Type: Post-apocalyptic open-world shooter
• Publisher: GSC Game World
• See official site/See it on Steam

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. is making a return with a promise of being «one of the biggest seamless open-worlds to date.» — a blend of horror, FPS and atmospheric sim, it’s also said to have an epic story with multiple endings. Awesome stuff.

The latest gameplay shows a staggeringly beautiful view of a horrific world. You’ll have over thirty weapons at your disposal, to deal with all manner of horrifying mutated monsters and there’s a multiplayer too. The good news is this one will be included on Game Pass from launch.

The Crew Motorfest

• Release date: 2023
• Type: Open world driving
• Publisher: Ubisoft
• See official site

The next outing in The Crew series will drop drivers into the new open world inspired by the Hawaiian island of O’ahu. The Crew Motorfest is set to be a celebration of the best of car culture with a vibe that’s very similar to Forza Horizon and that’s no bad thing.

Blight: Survival

• Release date: «soon»
• Type: Medieval souls-like horror
• Publisher: Haenir Studio
• See it on Steam

«Blight: Survival is a 4-player co-op action-horror roguelite set in the unforgiving no man’s land between two desperate states at a ceaseless war. «

Medieval times were already pretty rough, but what if people in those times also had to deal with zombies? That seems the premise of Blight: Survival and we love it.

• Release date: TBA
• Type: Zombie shooter
• Publisher: Xbox Games Studios
• See official site

State of Decay 3 has been revealed, though we’re only really seeing a tease of it at the moment. Still we’re pleased to see another outing in the series is on the horizon.

• Everything we know about State of Decay 3: Trailer, gameplay details and more

Nightingale

• Release date: TBA
• Type: Open world survival
• Publisher: Inflexion Games
• See it on Steam

Nightingale is set to be a stunning open-world adventure with mysterious lands and weird and wonderful creatures. This game promises «endless adventures» thanks to the procedural generation of the realms you’re exploring and co-op gameplay too.

The First Descendant

• Release date: Coming soon
• Type: Looter shooter
• Publisher: NEXON Games Co., Ltd.
• See it on Steam

The First Descendant is a third-person cooperative action RPG shooter that puts you in the shoes of a special breed of people with special powers. With these powers, they’re fighting invaders and protecting humans.

The Outlast Trials

• Release date: TBA
• Type: Survival Horror
• Publisher: Red Barrels
• See it on Steam

If you played and enjoyed the horrific thrills of Outlast and Outlast 2, then buckle up for more. The Outlast Trials is a survival horror that you can play alone or with up to four other people. Set during the Cold War in a place of distrust, fear, and violence you’re thrust into a world where people are being subjected to brainwashing and mind control. All sorts of terror ensue.

Dead Matter

• Release date: TBA
• Type: Zombie shooter
• Publisher: QI Games
• See it on Steam

Dead Matter is in the very early stages but appears to be an interesting concept that takes the Escape From Tarkov gameplay style and throws it into a zombie-infested world. This should certainly make for some interesting and intense gaming and a fresh twist on the zombie genre.

Warhammer 40,000: SPACE MARINE 2

• Release date: 2023
• Type: Third-Person Action
• Publisher: Focus Entertainment
• See the official site/See it on Steam

Another Warhammer game in the pipeline. This time you’ll be taking on the role of a Space Marine, holding off the horrors of the galaxy in epic battles. The latest trailer shows off the Defenders of Mankind and loads of combat with skeletons, demons and all manner of other monsters.

Gord

• Release date: Coming soon
• Type: RTS
• Publisher: Team17
• See it on Steam

Gord is a single-player, adventure-strategy game that’s inspired by Slavic folklore rich with eerie forbidden lands and mythical creatures. Your mission will be to grow a settlement and keep it safe in this harsh world.

Perfect Dark

• Release date: TBA
• Type: Shooter
• Publisher: The Initiative/Xbox
• See the official site

The original Perfect Dark has a special place in the hearts of gamers who can still remember Goldeneye 007 fondly. It was a great game for that era and we’re excited to see it returning.

The Expanse: A Telltale Series

• Release date: TBA
• Type: Adventure game
• Publisher: Telltale games
• See the official site

Telltale Games is working with Deck Nine, creators of Life is Strange: True Colors on a game set in The Expanse universe. Set before the TV series, you’ll be playing Camina Drummer (voiced by actress Cara Gee from the show) and dealing with mutiny, treasure hunts and more.

The Outer Worlds 2

• Release date: TBA
• Type: Open world RPG
• Publisher: Private Division
• See official site

The sequel to the superb space-based RPG The Outer Worlds has been teased. We have no details on when it’ll be available but we’re excited!

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2

• Release date: TBA
• Type: Action-adventure
• Publisher: Ninja Theory
• See the official site

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 is the follow up to 2017’s fantastic Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice. A psychological action-adventure with a rich and dark story that was essentially a dive into insanity via Viking Hell. The first game was utterly sublime, so we’re expecting more of the same from the sequel. This time it’s exclusive for PC and Xbox Series X.

Transformers: Reactivate

• Release date: TBA
• Type: Action-adventure
• Publisher: Splash Damage
• See the official site

Decepticons are threatening to cause harm to Earth and humans have reactivated Autobots to protect them. This is an up to four-player action game by Splash Damage that’s going into beta in 2023. Beyond that we know very little.

Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2

• Release date: TBC
• Type: Action RPG
• Publisher: Paradox Interactive
• See it on Steam/Pre-order at Fanatical

The follow-up to 2004’s awesome Vampire: The Masquerade — The Bloodlines is coming in 2021. The previous game was an utter RPG masterpiece packed full of vampires, dark alleyways and rich characters. The new game is written by the same creative genius behind that game, so we’re expecting more of the same here.

Sadly it’s not looking good for this game at the moment after Paradox Interactive pulled Hardsuit Labs from the development and has postponed pre-orders.

Phantom Brigade

• Release date: TBD
• Type: Turn-based tactical RPG
• Publisher: Brace Yourself Games
• See it on Steam

Phantom Brigade is a turn-based tactical RPG, that promises a cinematic spin on the genre. This game will also have a focus on in-depth customisation and player-driven stories. It will be your mission to lead The Brigade through a hard-fought campaign to retake their homeland.

Death Stranding 2

• Release date: TBA
• Type: Action-adventure
• Publisher: 505 Games

Death Stranding 2 is returning. It was shown off at The Game Awards with an appropriately vague trailer which nicely teased the project and confirmed the return of Norman Reedus as Sam Porter Bridges.

Last Man Sitting

• Release date: TBA
• Type: Early access Battle Royale
• Publisher: PixelPizza Games
• See it on Steam

Last Man Sitting is probably the most ridiculous Battle Royale game you’re ever likely to see. Smartly dressed sit in green office chairs armed to the teeth. Shotguns, ragdoll psychics and a slippery floor are bound to make for plenty of shenanigans and much hilarity.

• Release date: TBC
• Type: Open world RPG
• Publisher: Bethesda
• See the official site

Elder Scrolls fans have been waiting impatiently for a sequel to Skyrim for what might seem like forever. Now we finally have proof that The Elder Scrolls VI is coming at some point, we just don’t know much beyond that. Exciting times lie ahead though.

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Smalland

• Release date: Coming soon
• Type: Action-adventure/RPG
• Publisher: Merge Games
• See it on Steam

What would you if you found yourself shrunk down to a minute size where trees were suddenly the size of skyscrapers and even simple blades of grass tower overhead? That’s the world of Smalland and wonderful adventures await including running from packs of rats, trying to survive in a strange new world and even riding wasps as mounts.

Smalland promises multiplayer survival like no other, with a wonderful sandbox, hidden quests and NPCs to meet and much more besides. Sounds amazing.

Manor Lord

• Release date: TBA
• Type: Medieval strategy
• Publisher: Slavic Magic
• See it on Steam

Manor Lords is an indie medieval strategy game with «realistic» city building, battles and the promise of a full building freedom which should be thoroughly enjoyable.

Everything is medieval too. Youll need oxen to plough the fields, you’ll have to herd sheep and fight battles too. Looks like fun.

Alan Wake 2

• Release date: 2023
• Type: Survival Horror
• Publisher: Epic Games Publishing/Remedy Entertainment
• See it on Epic Games/See official site

Alan Wake 2 is being teased and we’re beyond excited. It looks like the new addition to the series lives up to the classic Remedy Entertainment masterpiece with an intense atmospheric experience and a wonderful psychological story too.

Crysis 4

• Release date: TBA
• Type: First Person Shooter
• Publisher: Crytek
• See the official site

Crytek has announced that it’s working on Crysis 4. It’s in the early stages of development at the moment but is promising to be «a truly next-gen shooter». What that means we’ll have to wait and see.

Project 007

• Release date: TBA
• Type: Stealth shooter?
• Publisher: IO Interactive
• See the official site

If you enjoy Bond, then this is bound to thrill. From the creators of the Hitman series is coming a James Bond game which is said to feature not only a «…wholly original Bond story» but an origin one at that. Count us in.

Kingpin: Reloaded

• Release date: TBC
• Type: Action RPG
• Publisher: 3D Realms/Interplay
• See the official site/See it on Steam

If, like us, you’re old enough to remember 1999’s Kingpin: Life of Crime, then you might be pleased to hear that the controversial game is getting a remaster later this year. This reboot will add 4K and ultrawide support, as well as rebalanced gameplay, yet keeps the same classic aesthetic. We’re looking forward to reliving the hazy days.

Splinter Cell Remake

• Release date: TBC
• Type: Action Stealth
• Publisher: Ubisoft

A Splinter Cell Remake is in development. It’s early days, but if you’ve been waiting to jump back into the shoes of Sam Fisher then this is bound to get you excited. We certainly are!

New PC games in October 2022 – 15 upcoming releases we can’t wait to play

The season for the best new PC games releases is starting! Here’s what to play in October!

The final months of the year are always a fantastic time for gamers. Publishers often skip the summer months when releasing their biggest hits. With Autumn already here, we are in for many new PC games in October 2022.

We hope you like shooters and sequels because we are in for many of them. We’re sure many players can’t wait to get their hands on at least some of them. However, there are also a couple of surprises among the upcoming PC games for October 2022. There’s also fantastic news for the PC Game Pass users. We’ll cover all the details to show that things can get pretty hot even in Fall.

Overwatch 2 – October 4

Next month is starting strong with the release of Overwatch 2. The long-awaited sequel to the famous hero shooter from Blizzard Entertainment is almost here. You might not know that it’s launching as a free-to-play game! While a premium edition is available for purchase, you will be able to try out the base game at no cost in a matter of days. That’s a perfect opportunity to experience this madly popular franchise if you’ve never tried it before.

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No More Heroes 3 – October 11

Previously available only on the Nintendo Switch, No More Heroes 3 is becoming one of the new PC games in October 2022. In this action-adventure hack-and-slash release, you take the role of the assassin Travis Touchdown and protect Earth from an army of invading aliens. If you’re in for some over-the-top action, this is just what you’re looking for.

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TRIANGLE STRATEGY – October 13

We have to admit that we did not see this coming. It’s hard not to get thrilled about a new asymmetrical survival game set in the Dragon Ball universe! DRAGON BALL: THE BREAKERS is just that. Take control of one of seven ordinary citizens and break free from a Temporal Seam you have been trapped in with a deadly villain known from the anime – Cell, Buu, or Frieza. Be careful as they are very powerful and also controlled by a real player!

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A Plague Tale: Requiem – October 18 (Included with PC Game Pass since Day One)

Among the new PC games in October 2022, A Plague Tale: Requiem is undoubtedly one of the heavy hitters. The sequel to the massively successful A Plague Tale: Innocence will continue the story of Amicia and Hugo as they carry on with their journey through the rat-infested France. This release will make you extremely happy if you’re a fan of action, stealth, and good storytelling.

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A Plague Tale: Requiem is the first of the upcoming PC games in October 2022 that will be playable on day one as part of the PC Game Pass. If you’re not a member yet, you can subscribe to the service for only $1! Microsoft’s subscription service is getting better each day, and there are many games joining XGP in 2022 and 2023.

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UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection – October 19

Finally! The UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection PC launch was announced quite a while ago, but it was only recently revealed that it’s coming this soon. This package actually includes two former Sony PlayStation exclusives, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. If you’re into AAA action-adventure gameplay and stories in the style of Indiana Jones, this collection contains the best new PC games you can play this year.

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New Tales from the Borderlands – October 21

If you like the art style and the humor of the Borderlands franchise but are tired of all the guns and shooting, we’ve got something just for you! New Tales from the Borderlands is a sequel to one of the best Telltale Games productions. Quality time is guaranteed as the developer is known for creating some of the best interactive story games. This time, you’ll take control of a new group of lovable losers and help them survive some over-the-top adventures. We’re sure at least some guns will be involved, so be careful!

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Persona 5 Royal – October 21 (Included with PC Game Pass since Day One)

If you’re the type of gamer that holds off on buying a title until there is a version with all the DLC and other bonus stuff added, Persona 5 Royal is just that. The original version was a universally beloved Japanese RPG, with many critics calling it one of the greatest role-playing games ever made. If you haven’t tried it yet, this package is worthy of your attention, especially since it will be available on PC Game Pass on Day One! P5R looks like one of the PC games of October 2022 that you can’t miss out on!

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Gotham Knights – October 21

If you’re obsessed with Alien and H.R. Giger’s designs, you need to take a look at Scorn. It’s a very atmospheric first-person survival horror adventure. The main character wakes up in strange techno-organic surroundings and must use his wits to navigate the world, solve puzzles, and defeat strange creatures to discover what is happening. This title is looking to be one of the most interesting new PC games of October 2022. Members of PC Game Pass will have a chance to try it at no additional cost on Day One.

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Victoria 3 – October 25

The creators of the Victoria series made us wait over 12 years for a new entry into the grand strategy franchise. In Victoria, 3 players will be able to take control of over 100 countries and guide them through history from 1836 to 1936. If you enjoy this gameplay style, it looks like you’re into hours upon hours of fun.

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Resident Evil Village — Winters’ Expansion – October 27

The end of October means Halloween, and we know many gamers want to play some horror titles. They will surely enjoy Resident Evil Village — Winters’ Expansion. The DLC adds some new features, including a Third Person Mode and a new scenario starring Rose, the daughter of the character we control in the Resident Evil Village campaign. If you like spooky titles, this is one of the best ones to play in October.

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STAR OCEAN THE DIVINE FORCE – October 27

In the psychological survival horror SIGNALIS, you will take control of Elster and embark on a journey to find your lost partner and your lost dreams. While navigating the mysterious retrotech surroundings, you will have to face challenging puzzles and terrifying monsters. Fans of smaller spooky titles will be happy to hear that SIGNALIS will be available for PC Game Pass right on its release day.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022) – October 28

The last entry on our list is arguably the most anticipated hit and one of the best PC games in October 2022. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is anothertop-rated military shooter series installments. Some players are waiting to play the campaign, while others will only partake in the multiplayer modes. What’s certain is that all gamers have to be ready for fast-paced bombastic action!

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Those are our picks for the 15 best PC games in October 2022. Are you looking forward to any of these titles? Did you learn about a new release that you haven’t heard of? Maybe you’re going to check out the PC Game Pass additions? Let us know in the comments! You can also join our Discord and talk to other GG.deals users and us there.

Top 40 PC games of 2022 according to Metacritic / Computer and mobile games / iXBT Live

Sony conducted their own voting at the end of December, but I could not find its results, perhaps they are still calculating statistics. But for the PC, the rating from metacritic is already ready, I think it will be relevant for the Xbox consoles as well. There are already 40 positions on the list, and I have not even heard of most of them, so you must have missed something. I’ll add the description to the top ten, the rest will have to be googled by ourselves, otherwise the publication will turn out to be too large

In the story, we play as a Japanese teenager who goes to school, meets new friends and has fun with them. But there is also another world — a metaverse, in which we must fight human vices, and here the game turns from a short story into a JRPG. As a result, you have to constantly rush between pumping characters in the real world and clearing «castles», which is why the passage of many takes more than 200 hours, but nevertheless, no one complains about the monotony of activities. I wanted to play it for a long time, but, unfortunately, there is no official localization, and enthusiasts have translated only the main part of the game, so Royal content will be in English. It remains only to wait and hope that someday they will bring it to mind, or pass the standard

There are no questions, a great successor to souls from From Softare. A huge open and beautiful world where you can move around on the horse «Stream», and a lot of equipment and weapons, a variety of magic and enemies will not let you get bored. I went through it completely, periodically setting fire to a chair under me, but it was definitely worth it. Only subtitles are localized

This gnome colony simulator was developed by 2 people, the first developments appeared in 2000. The player will have to establish and develop their own settlement on a randomly generated map. There are no specific tasks, you just need to hold out as long as possible, and there will be enough factors for the premature death of civilization. The process is also complicated by the lack of official localization, but enthusiasts are slowly finalizing the translation

I think everyone has heard about this franchise and have already played this part. I went through it in one breath on PS4, this is definitely the most interesting part of the series (Ragnarok has not yet been possible to evaluate). The plot is fascinating, the combat system has variety, but it is not overloaded with unnecessary elements, there are puzzles, but they are not very difficult. There are no obvious references to the previous parts, only small Easter eggs that cause nostalgia, so you can safely start with this part without worrying that you won’t understand something in the story. The game is fully localized

Once again a story JRPG, it looks like 2022 was a year of nostalgia for the good old days, when the pixels on the monitor were large and the amount of drives was small. Critics are delighted with the world, plot, character development and game mechanics. There is no official localization, but enthusiasts have made a translation and are gradually improving its quality (example on the first screenshot). At the moment, you can complete the entire game without problems

Upgrade Stanley’s adventures, which once broke the fourth wall. In the process of passing with us, an off-screen voice will constantly communicate, which you can listen to or act in your own way, receiving various consequences of your actions. The game has more than 40 endings, so the plot is quite variable. Such games can be counted on the fingers of one hand. The only negative of the deluxe edition is the lack of normal voice acting, the new content is translated and fed to the speech synthesizer

This game at first glance resembles Persona 5 , it is a kind of cross between a visual novel, a shooter, a runner and a card game. There is a plot, a serious story is diluted with jokes, so it should not be boring. There are Russian subtitles

This is a JRPG developed by the Japanese studio Nihon Falcom, who are the pioneers of the action/RPG genre. A nice picture, sound and a well-developed plot make the game the best in the series, which had not previously been released outside of Japan. Unfortunately, there is no official translation, but there are fan russifiers on the net

Again in the top, a representative of a not very common genre is a southern gothic point-and-click quest set in a dystopian parallel reality where cyberpunk, mysticism and religious references are intertwined. Gloomy, but the plot is addictive, the music is not bad, and the picture is pleasing to the eye, so you can try. There is a Russian language, also a demo is available in Steam

In the latest DLC, players will find a new story, items in the store and a third character with their own unique abilities, although they cannot be controlled all the time. Many note the excellent study of the bosses. The add-on, like the main game, supports Russian

• I Was a Teenage Exocolonist (89 points out of 100)
• AI: The Somnium Files — nirvanA Initiative (88 points out of 100)
• Rogue Legacy 2 (88 points out of 100)
• Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales (88 points out of 100)
• Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection (88 points out of 100)
• Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster (88 points out of 100)
• Pentiment (88 points out of 100)
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• Immortality (88 points out of 100)
• OlliOlli World (87 points out of 100)
• Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered (87 points out of 100)
• Vampire Survivors (86 points out of 100)
• Return to Monkey Island (86 points out of 100)
• Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak (86 points out of 100)
• Monster Hunter Rise (86 points out of 100)
• Total War: Warhammer III (85 points out of 100)
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• The Case of the Golden Idol (85 points out of 100)
• Tactics Ogre: Reborn (85 points out of 100)
• Tunic (85 points out of 100)
• Destiny 2: The Witch Queen (85 points out of 100)
• Death Stranding: Director’s Cut (85 points out of 100)
• OlliOlli World: VOID Riders (84 points out of 100)
• Red Matter 2 (84 points out of 100)
• Infernax (84 points out of 100)
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• Betrayal At Club Low (84 points out of 100)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge (84 points out of 100)
• Gordian Quest (84 points out of 100)
• Wylde Flowers (84 points out of 100)
• Prodeus (84 points out of 100)
• Patrick’s Parabox (84 points out of 100)
• Never Awake (84 points out of 100)

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Expert opinions.

Best games of 2022

Even though the gaming year was poor for a large number of high-profile releases, even in such a difficult time for the industry, masterpieces and simply strong products are born. The editors of iXBT.Games got together and compiled a list of the best games of 2022.

In an attempt to find an objective list of «the best video games», the editors broke more than one keyboard, heatedly discussing this year’s releases. We decided to come to the good old tradition — each author chose two games that sunk into his soul. The list is subjective and does not claim to be the ultimate truth — we just share our opinion and notice the projects that have won our gamer’s hearts. nine0003

And you, in turn, can share your impressions and lists of your favorite games of this year in the comments — we will be happy to notice the projects that we missed in the leapfrog of gaming everyday life and discover something new for ourselves.

Vitaly Kazunov

Vampire Survivors

The main game of 2022, which opened a new genre with the conditional name «Reverse Bullet Hell». What is Bullet Hell? This is when the hero is forced to survive under a hail of shells from all sides. What is «Reverse Bullet Hell?» This is when shells fly out of the hero, and thousands of monsters rush at him. The waves roll on without a break, strong monsters replace the weaklings, but our hero also becomes more powerful, gains new active and passive abilities and demolishes everything in his path without any problems. nine0003

This idea, ingenious in its simplicity, came to the mind of one person with no experience in the gaming industry. Luca Galante sculpted a nondescript product with slightly reworked art from other games and released it in Early Access on Steam in 2021. Vampire Survivors went unnoticed. But in 2022, streamers suddenly noticed her. Explosive popularity on Twitch led to explosive sales and tens of thousands of players online. The author continued to develop the project, adding new weapons, abilities and heroes. Vampire Survivors was noticed by Phil Spencer, head of Microsoft’s gaming division! As a result, the game appeared in the Game Pass service, and the head of the Xbox spent more than 200 hours in it. nine0003

Naturally, this led to the appearance of clones, among which the brightest are Brotato, Soulstone Survivors, 20 Minutes Till Dawn, Mystic Survivors, Rogue Genesia and many, many others. Some of them have become even more popular than the original.

Vampire Survivors is an inspiring example of how one man’s good idea can blow up the industry. This is not a five-minute game. Not at all. You fall here for tens and hundreds of hours, and it is very difficult to break away from it. It seems simple, stupid, but very exciting, because each time you get slightly different builds of the hero, new characters and weapons open up, you wake up in new modes and find secrets — and Luka tirelessly generates new content. Still would. The success of Vampire Survivors allowed him to quit his boring job and devote himself to what he loves. nine0003

In 2022, version 1.0 was released, then Vampire Survivors appeared on smartphones, an add-on suddenly shot. Luke doesn’t relax. Well done!

Splatoon 3

Nintendo shone this year, but Splatoon 3 is the epitome of multiplayer action for today’s gaming industry. The game shows how you can (and should) make shooters if you don’t chase super profits and don’t try to attach a milking machine to each player.

First of all, there is a long single-player campaign with a funny plot, frostbitten Potapych and dozens of witty challenges. Secondly, a cooperative is at your service, where you have to work out shifts, fight bosses, fend off waves of enemies and earn golden eggs. Thirdly, the core of the game is the evolving multiplayer. Bright, unusual and — without donation. Imagine! There is also a customization of appearance, and dozens of types of weapons, and pumping the hero through clothes, and a locker where you can dump achievements. You are allowed to look into the lockers of other players, and this is also exciting. Since you know that I can look at you, you try to hang things more fashionably and stick brighter stickers. nine0003

But the main thing is that Splatoon 3 is already the third part of a strange multiplayer shooter, which takes place after people have died out. Fully. Squids and octopuses have evolved and made it to land. Since they have no bones, they can freely and at any time change shape — from squid to human and vice versa. The enemies are tentacles cut off and given the beginnings of intelligence, and the action takes place in the bunkers of people who were trying to survive the end of the world. They are all unlucky. How do you like this plot for a children’s game ?! nine0003

Paint is the main weapon here. To defeat the enemy, you need to «splatter» him (the terminology of the game, sorry). Moreover, in the stream of your paint, you can quickly move in the form of a squid. In multiplayer, the team that manages to paint over the largest area possible wins.

Developers entertain audiences with events, organize festivals, and ask for nothing in return. No need to buy anything else — no cosmetics, no season, no battle passes. Just like in the good old games of the Xbox 360 era. Thank you, Nintendo, for being the only one to keep a human face during this difficult time for the industry. nine0003

Mikhail Shkredov

Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe

At first glance, we have an ordinary walking simulator without a clear narrative. The protagonist Stanley wanders around the deserted research complex, listening to the narrator, who kindly comments on the actions of the hero, and periodically chooses which way to go. Then the cycle repeats, but the player gets the idea to go not through the right door, but through the left one. And that’s where Stanley Parable comes in.

Behind a banal façade lies a work of genius. It is also a reflection on choice and the meaninglessness of choice, on the nature of video games in general and some decisions in game design. Gradually, a picture of an amazing reality, turned into all possible wrong sides, gathers in my head. You feel like the king of the situation, and the next second you realize that you are masterfully manipulated. nine0003

Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe is not only the deluxe edition of the 2013 game. The developers did not put the cards on the table even in the title, building something amazing on top of the familiar design and rewriting familiar events. Basically, it’s a sequel to the original.

Oh yes. Bucket is the best new character of 2022. No elections. No options. It. Just. Fact.

Neon White

Sometimes you want to feel like a real speedrunner who flies through the levels like a whirlwind, instantly deals with enemies and does not notice obstacles. And this feeling gives Neon White. nine0003

The developers took the DeFrag modification for Quake 3 as a basis, where you have to go through small levels for a while, and flavored it with amusing ideas like card weapons. The latter allow you to kill enemies and perform special moves — whether it’s a dash in the air, a double jump or a strike on the ground.

The intoxicating, satisfying feeling of cool ownership as you run through one level after another is achieved through refinement, fun challenges and thoughtful balance without inadequate difficulty jumps. Here, even awards can be obtained without demonstrating inhuman reflexes. Although the creators have not forgotten about such players. nine0003

Neon White is a blast from the past. From the time when the words “level design”, “game design”, “balance” and “test development” mattered, and they were the main focus when creating a project.

Dmitry Krivov

Signalis

Old-school sci-fi manga-style horror inspired by Resident Evil and Silent Hill is one of the most impressive games of 2022. Moreover, the project surprises, first of all, with the narration in the style of the cinema icon David Lynch. nine0003

This is the work of two German illustrators who devoted eight years to Signalis and told the dramatic convoluted story of replica mechanic Elster searching for her Gestalt pilot Ariana after crash landing on a frozen planet. Here it is difficult to separate reality from dreams, dreams or madness, and the number of interpretations of what you see will depend on the perception of the player.

The gameplay is classic survival horror. Exploring locations, solving medium difficulty puzzles and fighting a host of virus-infected cyborgs — that’s what the player will have to do. nine0003

Signalis leaves a lot of questions as the developers immerse the player in mountains of notes, strange inserts and creepy images. And the passage is fraught with an obsessive aftertaste with the desire to find answers to all questions in the next replay.

Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga

Fantasy tactical game created on a redesigned RPG Maker engine on a tiny budget. The project tells about the country of Tanra, where the rebellious General Antares, who kidnapped Princess Florina, raises an uprising. The main character (or heroine) tries to resolve the conflict by gathering allies and participating in three dozen exciting turn-based battles. nine0003

Who would have thought that in 2022, a PC game with pixelated graphics and automatic battles like a mobile milking machine could be so exciting to play. Moreover, a large chunk of time will take a detailed creation of military formations. There are 43 character classes, a sprawling skill tree, lots of unit variations, well-developed characters, and appropriate music. A nice bonus is the development of relationships in the form of friendship and love between the characters, with advantages in battles. nine0003

The game deserves attention and will appeal to fans of the classic tactics of the 90s, Fire Emblem and Warsong. There is only one obstacle to comprehension — the absence of the Russian language.

Maxim Dragan

Sifu

In February 2022, a review of Sifu came out, where I scolded the game — for the plot, for the presentation of characters through notes, for the mechanics of aging and pumping. But it’s one of the best games of the year because. .. I was wrong.

Immediately after the release of the review, Sifu forced herself to restart. All because of the feelings that local fights cause. I praised and will continue to praise the combat system of the game — it’s great. Every blow, every counter-attack, every blow landed, and every boss defeated still thrills the soul to this day. nine0003

And in trying to become a master in the combat system, knocking out all the achievements and exploring the levels, the realization came that the project was opened to me anew. Later it became known that there are two endings in Sifu — this is not said in plain text, but the player is gently hinted at the possibility … to spare the bosses that ruined the life of the protagonist. It is necessary not to finish them off at the end of the battle, but to bring the stamina bar to a critical level twice. After such a passage, the essence of the Sifu plot is revealed. nine0003

A story about revenge and forgiveness — there is nothing more banal. But you can present it as a Sloclap studio, make the player feel the severity of revenge, and then show through the gameplay that it is even more difficult to forgive offenders.

After discovering the true ending, three playthroughs, and purchasing the physical edition of Sifu for Nintendo Switch, I have to admit that this game won me over and hardened me, told a touching story about forgiveness through suffering, and has become a favorite on my personal list of the best for many years. nine0003

Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord

There are not so many games that would give you the freedom to role-play and influence the virtual world. But the second part of Mount & Blade with the subtitle Bannerlord, throwing off the shackles of early access, saddled the Steam charts and recruited an army of players. This is the most unique product not only of 2022, but of the last decade.

As Elden Ring wins RPG of the Year at The Game Awards, Bannerlord is pointing fingers and laughing at From Software’s share. Mount & Blade 2 combines the mechanics of global strategy, tactical battles from the third and first person in real time, seasoned with role-playing. If you want to conquer the world of Calradia in the ranks of Kergit Khan, please. Trade and create a network of caravans that will sell goods — there is nothing easier. Become a renowned gladiator, blacksmith, conqueror of ladies’ hearts, petty lord in the service of the emperor, military leader and lawmaker in the ranks of his own country — any path is open. nine0003

At the same time, the developers also sketch out a realistic combat system from above with the help of melee weapons. Correct movements, swinging weapons, deceptive maneuvers, unbalancing the enemy — every battle makes you move your convolutions and think about actions in advance. Artificial opponents, even at the “normal” difficulty level, hit mercilessly and knock the player out in a couple of hits.

Sieges of castles and cities are a separate pride of the developers of Mount & Blade 2. Defending the capital from thousands of enemy soldiers with an army competently placed on the fortifications, and then putting the enemy to flight — no «role-playing game» will give such a feeling of pleasure from victory by Japanese cartoonist Miyazaki. And how pleasant it is to stand at the trebuchet, direct it to the walls of an enemy castle and command “Pley!”, Seeing how the former defenders of the citadel fly in the distance in all directions — beyond words. nine0003

George Petrovich

Scorn

How many projects today carry a statement? Invest in a piece of audiovisual art? Scorn is one of those.

At first glance, this is a «walker» with simple combat mechanics, filled with a lot of puzzles. But this game is not a typical walking simulator, where the contemplation of the surrounding world is at the head of the gameplay, and the rest of the elements are taken out of brackets. Things are different at Scorn.

Everything in this game works in such a way that players experience a range of emotions — this will give an understanding of the stories told. Whether it’s the over-complexity of the local combat system, the meager supply of resources, the alternating difficulty of the puzzles, the lack of dialogue, and the unique setting. nine0003

Scorn doesn’t seem to have any plot. But this is not so, because Scron is based on a double narrative through the same elements.

The first one is direct, where there are no notes, no dialogues or the voice of the narrator. Only the path of heroes, exploring the environment, solving puzzles and trying to escape from numerous dangers. In parallel, the player discovers piece by piece the history of the world, its inhabitants, the goal and finale of the protagonists. With careful passage, the project reveals not only plot twists, but also gives one of the most emotional endings in the gaming industry. nine0003

The second narrative is metaphorical. Using the same techniques, Scorn makes players immersed in themselves look at the events of the game from the other side. One has only to ask questions: “What does the hero’s act symbolize?” or «Does this room refer to . .?». After that, the main story passes by — it is no longer interesting, because the narrative and images of Scorn climbed into the subcortex. The player himself interprets events to a higher level.

Scorn is a non-standard game, but a representative of modern art. One that isn’t afraid to underpin gameplay with audio design, masterful audio mixing, and an incredible level of artistry. nine0003

The Calisto Protocol

The new project of Glen Scofield — the author of the first Dead Space — from the first minute delights with graphic performance and artistic elaboration. This is the project that the owners of the coveted new generation consoles have been waiting for. This is a full-fledged “nextgen” with graphics of a new level, which future AAA projects from the largest publishers will be equal to.

In addition to the graphic splendor of The Calisto Protocol caresses the ears of fans of good sound — in the game, the filigree work of sound engineers in creating and positioning the game background. Such a maniacal attitude to sound in the modern gaming industry is a piece of work. nine0003

Contrary to popular belief, The Callisto Protocol is not a tracing-paper from Dead Space, but a spiritual heir. The project operates with well-known game mechanics, but they feel differently. From the movement and reactions of the protagonist to the surrounding nightmare, to collisions. The latter not only added to the dynamics, but also show off a couple of innovations that amuse what is happening on the screen.

The Calisto Protocol has an ideal duration for this genre — 10-12 hours. The game has a mysterious, well-posed, finished and masterfully told story. Albeit with a slight hint of a sequel at the end. nine0003

«The Callisto Protocol» is the perfect horror thriller with secrets, oppressive atmosphere, brutal and deadly battles. This is Glenn Scofield’s magnum opus and his best work — games like this are almost never released today.

Mikhail Kazachkin

Lost Light

In discussions of Lost Light, a project of the Chinese company NetEase, released globally in 2022, one often sees accusations of developers of parasitizing on other people’s ideas. Say, the developers copied the Russian shooter Escape from Tarkov — there are many similarities and they are not limited to the genre belonging to looter shooters in the post-apocalyptic setting. nine0003

But NetEase knows how to copy and does it without hesitation. But in the case of Lost Light, there is one caveat. The speed of copying is amazing. While Escape from Tarkov is in beta on PC, Chinese developers have brought the mobile project to a global release.

Lost Light is friendlier to players both on the battlefield and in the base, it does not have unnecessary «hardcore». In addition, NetEase implemented cross-progress (the ability to play under the same account on PC and smartphone) and changed the game mechanics of the shooter. nine0003

It is convenient to play on your smartphone. But even here NetEase is easy to accuse of copying — PUBG Mobile has a lot of things in terms of ease of management and game mechanics. But why reinvent the wheel?

Learning and copying from the best is normal practice. It was important not only to deconstruct two popular projects — it was necessary to synthesize other people’s ideas, discarding the superfluous and not spoiling the working mechanics with innovations or aggressive monetization. NetEase did it. nine0003

The high ratings from the players and the popularity of Lost Light are well deserved. This is the best mobile shooter of 2022. Will he be able to compete with another future Tarkov «killer», but this time from Tencent? We will find out in 2023 when the global release of Arena Breakout will take place.

Genshin Impact 3.0

Genshin Impact is phenomenal. In the two years since its release, no action role-playing game has been able to come close in audience popularity to it. No one in the gaming industry is able to demonstrate the level of support that HoYoverse does. And players pay for it in return and money. nine0003

Not knowing about the existence of Genshin Impact is impossible for those who are passionate about games. It is the most talked about game on social media, available on all popular platforms, winning awards at gaming events, and gamers avidly devour the news related to it.

Remaining the same at its core, with each regular update, Genshin Impact brings new adventures and fresh emotions. With each new chapter, players write the story of the magical world of Teyvat, explore dungeons, make new friends, fight new enemies, and have the fun that a real game should give. nine0003

This year the area of ​​Teyvat available for adventures has grown. The new region of Sumeru is original, beautiful, interesting. The creators of Genshin Impact know how to give each place a flavor and make it fun to explore.

Updates since the release of 3.0 already outperform many console and PC games at full price in volume and quality. Genshin Impact remains free. Although… In an attempt to get the cute dendro-archon Nahida out of loot boxes, the players spent astronomical money, setting a record for spending in the game and providing funds for its further development. nine0003

Given the size of the game, newcomers are at risk of drowning in a sea of ​​content. And this is not enough for seasoned travelers — they have been living in Teyvat for two years already, conquering the Twisted Abyss in between adventures and killing time in the Sacred Call of the Seven collectible card game. It remains to be hoped that HoYoverse can continue to please them.

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God of War Ragnarok

When you read the vicious comments of spiteful critics calling Ragnarok a big addition to God of War (2018), then know that if they are right, then partly. After all, no one called the addition of God of War 2 for the PlayStation 2 — and the game has not changed so much, and by today’s standards it looks like a story DLC. nine0003

Here Ragnarok stands on the solid foundation laid by its predecessor, offering the right development of the ideas of the original. It is impossible to find fault with the combat system — swinging the Leviathan and the Blades of Chaos still sends enemies to Valhalla in batches, various berserkers replaced the monotonous Valkyries.

The main «Battle» of Scandinavia, Atreus, plays an important role in the story. The heroes joke, get sad, get angry and make plans — how to stop the inevitable Ragnarok and deal with the main villain Odin. The last one, amazingly played by Richard Schiff, turned into a kind of Scandinavian George Carlin — and it’s beautiful. nine0003

Thor definitely deserves a special mention. The Thunderer is not a minor villain and another obstacle in the way of Kratos and Atreus, but a well-developed and interesting character that deserves a separate game. A loving husband and caring father, who is confused by the cunning father Odin, played by Ryan Hurst, this image is remembered for a long time. The writers of Ragnarok showed a side of Thor that many didn’t expect to see.

At the end, there are questions to the developers, like an uncomfortable camera in battle or Angrboda’s storyline. But you forget about them when you understand the full scale of the events unfolding in Ragnarok, the role of Kratos in them and his reincarnation. nine0003

Elden Ring

From Software’s new project strikes with its scale and depth, dragging on for dozens of hours, during which the player will be kicked around the map by monsters and bosses. At the same time, the player himself wishes «health and prosperity» to each employee of the Japanese studio, struggling with the desire to smash the controller.

Elden Ring borrows a lot technically from previous From Software games — here and there elements of Bloodborne, Sekiro, as well as Demon’s and Dark Souls flicker. However, the Japanese team dilutes already familiar mechanics with new elements that complement the familiar formula. nine0003

Added variability in boss battles — victory is not easy due to pumped survivability to the maximum or cutting circles around the enemy in the style of Kolobok. Spells have become much more effective in combat — the battle mage is now a real beast, and not a poor and downtrodden nerd with a pumped intellect.

From Software didn’t get too smart with the plot. There is no need to read the description of each item, to look under each stone in search of hints of what is happening in the Interearth. The game world is clear, as is the place of the protagonist in it, but only if you go only along the main storyline. Loyal fans will definitely find lore puzzles for themselves, the solution of which will require a lot of effort and time. nine0003

Maxim Ivanov

Chronicles of Myrtana: Archolos

Mod for Gothic 2 became an outlet this year. Gathering resources, killing everything that moves and facing dilemmas, I managed to spend 160 hours in the game. And Arholos did not lose quality all this time.

The action of the mod takes place on the archipelago of Archolos. Villages, fortresses, forgotten temples, forests and swamps to explore — there are plenty of locations here. Dangers lurk everywhere, be it monsters or evil human intent. This makes The Chronicles of Myrtana a complete game that feels like part of the original series. nine0003

As in any «gothic» game, the main character starts out weak. It will be bitten by the first wolf, scavenger or a flock of meat beetles. And the «Chronicles of Myrtana» was no exception. But what you get pleasure when the hero becomes stronger in the course of the adventure — progress is felt. Development moves as you wish — become a battle mage or summoner, archer or crossbowman. It all depends on your imagination.

The player is given the opportunity to destroy human destinies, become part of the city guard, join the local guild of merchants — there are countless ways to complete the game. Any choice threatens with consequences and privileges — and this is the cherry on the cake of The Chronicles of Myrtana. nine0003

There was even a dispute in the editorial office about the first fork in fashion. The player needs to either go with his brother or stay with the group. The last choice was obvious to me: the hero adjoins the group in a cave where he can rest, but then his brother leaves him and goes wet and tired through the night forest to the village. But a colleague objected to me and said that you need to support your brother, because this is your only family and he cannot be left to the mercy of fate. And the words of a colleague really had weight — such a choice can be made and the plot will begin to develop differently. nine0003

Songs of Conquest

Songs of Conquest stood out from other followers of the Heroes of Might & Magic series even before the release.

When the project first appeared in Early Access, only an inadequate level of difficulty was available — the only one conceived by the developers. High-level masters with giant armies were thrown at the player — this allowed them to study every aspect of the game mechanics, to cheat and use everything that the game gives to win.

Units pleased with unusual characteristics, I had to learn how to use the features of the battlefield, and the magic system called for creative destruction of the enemy — what is worth luring enemies to magical mines or cutting the passage with the help of barriers.