The 10 best games 2023 as reviewed and rated by us
From your wheezing original PS4 to Nintendo's Switch, we've picked the best video games you can play across every console available
Elden Ring review: a majestic masterpiece
The word masterpiece gets bandied around a lot these days, but Elden Ring is a crowning achievement
Hades review: tough as hell but heavenly to play
A hellishly tough underworld action roguelite from one of gaming’s most original developers is heavenly to play
Halo Infinite review: the best since the original trilogy
Halo Infinite is a return to form, not just going back to basics with Spartan John-117 once more to save humanity from its latest threat
Features:
- The best that Halo’s been since the original trilogy
- Grappleshot is a revelation
- Excellent multiplayer
- Surprisingly great story
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Consistently fun and incredible to look at, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a must-have for your PS5 library
Features:
- Takes full advantage of the PS5 hardware
- Typically imaginative weapons
- Packed with charm and screwball humour
Metroid Dread
Metroid fans have waited a very long time for this game, as we’re glad to say it was worth it
Features:
- A world dripping with atmosphere
- Samus has never felt this good to control
- The EMMI encounters can be thrilling
- Solid 60fps performance in handheld mode
Psychonauts 2
One of the most memorable and creative 3D platformers in years that deserves to be a big hit this time around
Features:
- Incredibly mindful and heartfelt story
- Clever ideas and mechanics
- Imaginative variety in both physical and mental worlds
- Tonnes of puns
