The Pixar comparison is apt there is something for everyone with 'A Rift Apart' and by bringing the fun back from the PS2 era with PS5 graphics, it bridges 3 generations of consoles beautifully. The gameplay is off to a fine art, and the gameplay functions like a well-oiled machine. Not just merely impressive as a tech demo game, the core chaotic 'Ratchet and Clank' gameplay is back and better than ever, making this a blast to play for fans who go back to the PS2 era with Ratchet and Clank or are new to the franchise.
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'A Rift Apart' is like a Pixar film in motion, and takes full advantage of what the PS5 has to offer. 7) Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart (Insomniac Games/Sony)Įvery console needs an icon for the kids to look up to, and this dynamic duo are still flying that flag for Sony all these years later. The joy of toying with targets, gawking at the attention to detail in the levels or listening in to NPC chatter makes the 'Hitman' games a class apart in the world of gaming, and Agent 47's final outing (for now) is the perfect cap to one of the great trilogies in modern gaming. On a fundamental level, 'Hitman 3' is identical to the other two games in the reboot trilogy, but when the core gameplay loop is as deep, fascinating and endlessly replayable as the other 'Hitman' games, it shouldn't come as a surprise the final chapter makes an appearance on this list. Agent 47 takes in his surroundings in 'Hitman 3'
In a year when some of the biggest disappointments were from the triple-AAA side of the industry, it becomes even more important that brilliantly creative games like 'Psychonauts 2' are supported.Ģ021 saw us wave goodbye to Agent 47 as he carried out his last mission, but he saved the best for last.Īgent 47 taking time out of his busy assassin schedule to solve a 'Knives Out' style mystery in a cosy English mansion was one of the most inspired moments in gaming this year. Having 15 years of personal growth behind him and numerous failures as a creative, 'Psychonauts 2' is a fascinating and rewarding dive into the human condition, while still being fun to play. The gameplay does what it needs to, but the story builds upon the 2005 game to tell one of the most engaging and deep, yet funny, stories in any form of media this year. Over 15 years in the making, 'Psychonauts 2' is every bit as irreverent and fresh as the original.
Tim Schafer is one of gaming's most unique voices, and when such a talented individual like Schafer gets the financial backing to realise their visions, the result is sheer brilliance. Much like the film sphere, the role of the auteur is to be cherished and championed. 9) Psychonauts 2 (Double Fine/Xbox Game Studios) If you're in possession of an extra controller this Christmas, you could do a lot worse than a few hours of 'It Takes Two' with a family member or friend. Like a mash-up of 'Marriage Story' and a 'Mario' game, 'It Takes Two' is a winning and charming game that offers players something new to do every 10 minutes. 'A Way Out' was a noble, but failed attempt at bringing back the game you play with a mate on the couch, but the developers took all the lessons from that experiment and made one of the year's most satisfying games in the process with 'It Takes Two'.
In the rush to facilitate massive player counts and an always-online style of game, the hallowed art of the couch co-op game has been lost. With that said, we've managed to compile our picks for the 10 best games of 2021 let the debates begin! 10) It Takes Two (Hazelight Studios/EA) In a year where more people than ever seemed to be enjoying video games, truly great new releases were few and far between.īetween delays and disappointments and the effects of the pandemic being more widely felt in the industry and beyond, it simply wasn't a vintage year for video games. We won't mince words 2021 was a tough year for video games. The 10 best games of 2021 10 of the best for a year like no other