Discover Metacritic's Top Games of 2023
While the rankings may not come as a surprise, as they largely align with expectations, having all the notable titles conveniently compiled in a single list proves immensely helpful.
At the pinnacle of the rankings sits The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, commanding an impressive score of 96 out of 100. Following closely behind, in a somewhat unexpected turn, is Metroid Prime Remastered, securing a commendable rating of 94.
Here's a comprehensive overview of the standings:
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Switch) - 96/100
- Metroid Prime Remastered (Switch) - 94/100
- Resident Evil 4 Remake (PS5) - 93/100
- Street Fighter 6 (PS5) - 92/100
- Dead Space (PS5) - 89/100
- Final Fantasy XVI (PS5) - 88/100
- Theatrhythm Final Bar Line (Switch) - 87/100
- Hi-Fi Rush (Xbox Series X) - 87/100
- Diablo IV (PC) - 87/100
- Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (PS5) - 85/100
- Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo (Switch) - 85/100
- Humanity (PS5) - 85/100
- A Space For The Unbound (Switch) - 85/100
- Octopath Traveler II (Switch) - 84/100
- The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog (PC) - 84/100
- Hogwarts Legacy (PS5) - 84/100
- Cassette Beasts (PC) - 84/100
- Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society (Switch) - 83/100
- Age of Wonders 4 (PC) - 83/100
- Doomblade (PC) - 83/100
The breakdown by platforms is as follows:
- Switch: 7 games
- PS5: 7 games
- PC: 5 games
- Xbox Series X: 1 game
It's worth noting that platform selection plays a significant role in the rankings. For instance, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor achieved a score of 85/100 on the PS5 but received a slightly lower rating of 78/100 on PC. Metacritic clarifies that their selection process favors the version with the most comprehensive reviews, typically leaning towards the PS5 or PS4 editions.
Nintendo emerges as a dominant force in the first half of the year, while PlayStation maintains its leadership position as a multi-platform console, with only one exclusive title making the list.
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