Not sure if I played anything released this year but I enjoyed the following
Tloz echos of wisdom
Disco Elysium
Half life 2
Streets of rage 4
The last campfire
Super Mario wonder
Vampire survivors
I’m going to say HellDivers 2 since the game is really fun!
I’m going to say Helldivers 2 because I love liberty.
Helldivers 2!
Abiotic Factor. An absolutely amazing survival crafter. From someone who was sick and tired of survival crafters.
Twin-stick shooter against various bugs and robots with some ARPG gearing, and the action here is fantastically tight with probably three key factors:
- Enemies target you but hit each other, so you manage their attacks to help your fighting instead of just staying out of trouble.
- “Frenzy” orb pickups, which act a bit like combo meter fuel except instead of chaining hits you make frequent choices about whether an orb drop is worth chasing, keeping you close to danger.
- Instant gun switching with overheating instead of reloading, so you fight hard and switch constantly between your three guns to keep any one from overheating while getting the best out of their specific properties.
I play a lot of twin-stick and top-down shooters, and this does a great job mixing the arcade twin-stick feel of high intensity fending off a swarm with tactical top-down dungeon crawling elements, and it’s just really special feeling to play. The core action feels not just well designed but like it was made just for me, and I’m genuinely glad someone made it (or is making it, since it’s early access). Plus, it’s extraction style instead of being a roguelite, so you’re always right at the best action while still getting procedural levels, to keep runs a little different.
Balatro.
HM for Satisfactory - haven’t play it yet, but spent a lot of time watching others. Nine Sols and Uncle Chop’s Rocket shop also seemed pretty cool.
Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop was amazing. Not for everyone and probably a little too difficult in a couple spots, but the writing and atmosphere is impeccable. Absolutely nails the vibe it’s going for.
Single player: Balatro. With an honourable mention to Shapez2
Multiplayer: Helldivers 2. With an honourable mention to Space Marine 2
New game: Deadlock
Expansion/Update: FactorioDrova - Forsaken Kin…well, it’s the only 2024 game I played.
Indiana Jones and the great circle
Marvel rivals is a late entry, but for someone who doesn’t play hero shooters, I’m hooked. It’s super polished
Little kitty big city. Only thing I managed to 100%
Timberborn, if early access counts. If not: Until Then
Release : Satisfactory/Shadow of doubt
Multi : Helldivers 2
personal GOTY : Dishonored
I had it for years because of free epic stuff and finaly give it a try. Textures are meh tiers now but animations are very cool gameplay and lore are awesome
Most played/enjoyed this year: Shattered Pixel Dungeon and Crimsonland.
Same, but also released this year: Kitsune Tails.
