A year of small releases for the world of video games, which increasingly focuses on a few targeted releases during the seasons, in the face of production costs that are increasingly significant in the AAA sector. Thanks to this, indie developers are able to increasingly shine. The 2024 blockbusters, however, have exceeded all expectations. The introduction of technologies such as Unreal Engine 5 and greater awareness in development on new generation platforms have made it possible to bring the visual quality of new titles to excellent levels, together with increasingly intriguing stories and exciting returns from the past. Here are the 10 best titles of the year that is about to end according to AdnKronos Tech&Games.
10. Indiana Jones and the Ancient Circle
Bethesda has succeeded in bringing all the magic of Indiana Jones into a video game, which does not look out of place in any respect among the cinematic chapters. The story is captivating, the polygonal model of a young and charming Indy takes us back to Harrison Ford’s best years, and the game system flows for several pleasant hours in the company of a legend.
9. Silent Hill 2
The remake that no one would have expected has become reality, and beyond all expectations Konami has managed to translate the atmosphere of one of the games with the most personality ever into a modern key. The terror of the original is amplified by excellent direction, a skilful use of sound effects and a more than discreet technical realization.
8. Paper Mario and the Millennial Portal
Nintendo has revived a great GameCube classic on Switch, and it was enough to reproduce the graphics of the original in HD to rediscover the magic of a Paper Mario that was successful from all points of view, capable of still being current thanks to the hilarious script and various brilliant gameplay solution.
7. Infinity Nikki
The surprise of the year is undoubtedly this free-to-play focused on the protagonist’s clothes, which is both a Genshin Impact model gacha and a compelling open-world adventure. Infinity Nikki bombards the unwary player with a thousand things to do, a hundred levers to press in a gigantic slot machine, which once tried can no longer be detached. Sure trend of 2025.
6. Stellar Blade
The stroboscopic aesthetic of Stellar Blade is an acid dream made in Korea that embodies the most pop the video game industry has been able to offer this year. The soul of this action game is profoundly modern, with a look at the classic Souls and a vocation for perfect playability. One of the best releases on PS5 all year.
5. Tekken 8
2024 saw the return on consoles and PC of one of the longest-running and public-loved fighting game sagas: Tekken 8 is the sum of decades of masterpieces, a mammoth game that has been able to modernize itself and present itself to new generations without denying its history .
4. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Few games can match the Like a Dragon series for fast-paced action, bizarre scenarios and engaging storytelling. The latest chapter in the main series takes the RPG gameplay introduced in its predecessor, further refining and refining it to offer an even more rewarding experience.
3. Metaphor: ReFantazio
A fantasy adventure with captivating characters, surprising twists and a refined turn-based combat system: Metaphor ReFantazio is not only a masterpiece, but a testament to the evocative power of the RPG genre.
2. Astro Bot
Having become a mascot of the PlayStation world in recent years, Astro Bot was finally able to shine in a complete title for PS5, a mammoth platformer that was able to satisfy beginners and even those more accustomed to the genre. A masterpiece of inventiveness that has left its mark.
1. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
The second part of the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy is a lucid dream for all fans of Cloud and Aerith: the story takes unexpected paths to surprise even those who know the original by heart, but above all the game is immense and very fun, with a variety of situations and an absolutely non-standard technical realization.
