10 Best Game Releases of 2024 So Far

2023 was one of the most eventful years for the gaming community, with dozens of great titles coming out. Unfortunately, the gaming industry also witnessed massive layoffs of video game developers, leaving the community wondering whether things would slow down.

Fortunately, 2024 has been a great year for the gaming community so far, only halfway through the year. Various developers have released new games, sequels of popular games, and remasters of classic games. The variety of games released thus far covers various niches, suiting different players’ preferences. Here is an overview of the ten best game releases of 2024 so far.

10. Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 is a sequel to the award-winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice. It features Senua fighting fierce enemies to liberate people captured and enslaved by tyrants despite her psychosis. The fights are enjoyable, and each fight tells a story.

In addition to the engaging story, the game also features beautiful environments for an immersive gaming experience. You can explore the game’s stunning visuals as you travel across the Viking Iceland, set in 10th-century Iceland. The audio is also engaging and helps get you into Senua’s state of mind.

9. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is a classic game with a modern outlook. It features the latest graphics technology for stunning HD visuals and a smooth gameplay style. Notably, the character models have been redone, and the environments look smooth and vibrant. Moreover, the soundtracks comprise a fully reassembled musical score with creative remixes to get you into the mood. Notably, the gameplay doesn’t change, making for a nostalgic gaming experience. The game is available on Nintendo Switch.

8. Persona 3 Reload

Persona 3 Reload is an improvement on the iconic game series, featuring cutting-edge graphics and a smooth playstyle. The characters look sharp and have unique personas, and you can create meaningful bonds between characters as you go about your activities. Moreover, the fights are epic, and you can apply various weapons and abilities. Notably, the game follows an emotionally gripping story that makes it immersive and engaging.

7. Balatro

Balatro is a poker roguelike card-based video game where you can twist the rules of poker to make the classic game more exciting. Notably, it introduces new cards and modifications to existing cards. Interestingly, you can play illegal hands and combine certain cards to gain an edge over your opponents.

The game features over 150 Jokers and new card categories known as Planets and Vouchers. Everything fits into place when you understand the game’s rules, and the range of possibilities makes you want to keep playing.

6. Dragon’s Dogma 2

Dragon’s Dogma 2, the sequel to the 2012 cult classic action RPG Dragon’s Dogma, is one of the most versatile games of 2024. The game offers lots of choices for the overall gameplay, including character appearance, vocation, party, and more. Moreover, you can choose how to approach different situations, enabling you to utilize your creativity. The flexible approach is especially convenient when fighting enemies using magic, swords, and bows.

5. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is one of the smoothest Metroidvania games of 2024. It also looks good despite the 2D design. The game features an exotic setting with beautiful environments based on a mythological Persian fantasy world.

Each biome in the game has its own identity and unique details, and the landmarks feel larger than life. Moreover, the mythological creatures are awe-inspiring and formidable. Notably, the story behind the game is intriguing, making the playing experience more engaging.

4. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is one of the most ambitious games in the Yakuza series. Everything in the game is bigger and better. For example, the map is vast and spans the Atlantic Ocean to include Japan and Hawaii, making the adventure grand. Moreover, it is driven by a dual storyline inspired by two larger-than-life characters: Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu. Most notably, the game features fast-paced RPG battles where you can turn anything into a weapon.

3. Tekken 8

Tekken 8 begins a new chapter in this long-running action game franchise’s intriguing story. It also introduces better graphics that take full advantage of new-generation hardware, making it look and feel better.

Notably, the characters and environments are redesigned from scratch, making them look more realistic and elaborate. The fights in Tekken 8 are epic, and the new Heat feature makes them more aggressive and rewarding. Interestingly, Arcade Quest, a new single-player mode, enables players to create new avatars and start a completely new adventurous and action-packed Tekken life.

2. Helldivers II

Helldivers II is arguably the most hilarious game on the list, especially considering the funny ways how you can die. Failure feels funny rather than frustrating, making you want to keep playing. The humor is mostly unintended, making it feel naturally fun. Interestingly, the game features a co-op mode, so you can enjoy the humor and action with your friends.

Nevertheless, the action is serious and thrilling, and you can equip a variety of impressive weapons. Moreover, the graphics are sharp, making the environment and atmosphere look and feel realistic.

1. Hades II

Melinoe, Princess of the Underworld, is on a mission to defeat Chronos, the Titan of Time, in Hades II. The mission takes you on an action-packed adventure full of beautiful environments to explore and formidable enemies to fight.

This sequel builds on the best aspects of the original game and introduces a few new, exciting features. Notably, it features a few old friends and many new faces with distinct personalities. Moreover, you can try out new Boons from over a dozen Olympian gods, creating limitless opportunities to build your character’s abilities. Other notable features include new locations and upgrade systems.

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