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The 10 best video games I played in 2024 Readers Feature
The 10 best video games I played in 2024 Readers FeatureGameCentralPublished December 28, 2024 1:00am Tactical Breach Wizards an actual 2024 release (Suspicious Developments)A reader accepts that he cant keep up with every new release and reveals his favourite games of the year, the oldest of which came out in 2015.I realised long ago that trying to keep up with the huge number of new games released every year wasnt a battle I could win, so for the last decade or so Ive been quite happy to be a few years behind when it comes to gaming.Not only does it save me money, but you can also ensure you get the best possible experience with bugs having been patched and DLC often available.The only downside is that I cant really take part in any polls or discussions about game of the year. So, as an alternative, here are the top 10 games Ive played this year.10. Tactical Breach Wizards (2024)Tactical Breach Wizards is an engrossing turn-based tactics game with fun strategic gameplay, a genuinely humorous script and memorable characters. One of only three titles released in 2024 that I played this year, this is cracking little game that can be purchased for less than 15 on Steam.9. Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023)Nintendos mainline Mario games have almost universally been of a very high standard, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder is no exception. The controls are incredibly precise and the levels full of the sort of variety and imagination youd expect. Personally, I do still prefer Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World, but if youre a fan of Nintendo and/or 2D platformers this is a must play.8. Cyberpunk 2077 (2020)I avoided Cyberpunk at launch for obvious reasons and then just pretty much forget about it until the DLC started to be advertised. Even with most of the bugs fixed its still not a perfect game by any means, but the detailed game world and excellent combat, that compliments the interesting and well written main and side missions, make it easy to ignore any minor issues and spend hours exploring Night City.7. Sifu (2022)Built around one of the most satisfying combat systems youll find in any game, and a unique mechanic in which your character ages each time you die, Sifu can be punishingly difficult at times, but the quality of the gameplay makes it worth the effort. The only slight negatives are the less than optimal camera, that doesnt always give a clear view of the action in tight spaces, and a frustrating difficulty spike with the final boss.6. Balatro (2024)Balatro is a deck-building roguelike in which you play a series of poker hands in order to beat a set score. As you progress you can level up hands and add powers to individual cards, so that you earn more points and higher multipliers. It doesnt quite offer the level of variety and challenge of Slay The Spire, but the intricately constructed systems and almost infinite combinations of modifiers and upgrades makes for a very addictive game.5. Frostpunk (2018)An entertaining and detailed city builder combined with an engrossing story full of difficulty morale decisions. Frostpunk is amongst the very best the genre has to offer, even if the lack of variability means it doesnt lend itself to more than a handful of playthroughs.4. Metal Gear Solid: The Phantom Pain (2015)I was a big fan of the Metal Gear Solid titles during the PlayStation 1 and 2 eras but following the disappointing Metal Gear Solid 4 the series fell of my radar. It therefore took me nearly a decade to finally get around the playing The Phantom Pain, but Im certainly glad I did. A far less linear experience than previous entries, that offers what is still arguably the deepest, most satisfying playground in which to play. Its a shame that well probably never see a Kojima lead Metal Gear game again3. Marvels Midnight Suns (2022)Sadly, Marvels Midnight Suns was pretty much a complete flop sales-wise, and thats a real shame because this really is an excellent game. Combining turn-based combat, deck-building, Marvel characters, and a Persona style friendship system into a coherent whole was no easy task, but Marvels Midnight Suns does it brilliantly and this is one title that deserved to find a bigger audience.2. Returnal (2021)Some of the runs can be a little too long, especially when combined with the high difficulty, which can see death strike at any moment, but its hard to think of a title with more satisfying shooting and movement. Whether playing solo or co-op, Returnal is arguably the best PlayStation 5 exclusive and essential for fans of roguelikes.1. Baldurs Gate 3 (2023)Divinity: Original Sin 2 remains one of my favourite games of all time, but Baldurs Gate 3 takes everything to the next level. Yes, the numerous mechanics and systems may be off-puttingly complex for some, but those that can wrap their heads around it will be rewarded with a role-playing game that arguably offers more depth and freedom than any other.Other games that came close to my top 10 were Stardew Valley (2016), Hitman: Season 2 (2018) Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (2019), Life Is Strange: True Colors (2021), Tunic (2022), and Stacklands (2024).More TrendingId also like to give an honourable mention to Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC for Elden Ring. Yes, it offered more of the same thing, but when its as good as The Elden Ring its more than worth the time.By reader drlowdon Baldurs Gate 3 good no matter the release date (Larian Studios)The readers features do not necessarily represent the views of GameCentral or Metro.You can submit your own 500 to 600-word reader feature at any time, which if used will be published in the next appropriate weekend slot. 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