2023 is approaching the time of its final shutdown. Until the calendar changes, At MeriStation, we look at the best video games of each genre published in the last 12 months. The course gave us everything from great role-playing games like Baldur’s Gate 3 to shooters on the level of Counter-Strike 2. Be that as it may, today is our turn to see many aspects that left us with some big names that we could see in the last time.
We include fighting, sports and driving in a single list, three genres that individually don’t complete the circle of highlights, but together they’re powerful. We’ve got some big names with whom you can expect an exciting vote.
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Street fighter 6
What can we say about Capcom’s great fighting saga. The Japanese have dedicated their efforts in the sixth installment of Street Fighter to maintaining the high-flying classic fighting, but with modern elements driving the formula. He is impeccable in command. Far from being one-on-one, we find game modes that offer a different take on the usual aspects. World Tour takes us to the open world, a great ring where every neighbor’s son can become your new great enemy. Metro City offers hours and hours of fresh content in a genre where it’s hard to break out of the box.
Forza Motorsport
Turn 10 Studios is making its current-gen debut with a different installment of the Forza franchise than usual. The team is removing the number from the name to become a simulation platform of sorts. It took more than five years for those responsible to implement this technical impulse at all levels. Compared to the seventh edition, driving has achieved many nuances that make driving much closer to reality. It’s time to get the steering wheel out of the closet: Forza Motorsport is a real candy for home racers.
EA SPORTS FC 24
2023 was also a year of important moments at the brand level. The FIFA franchise bid farewell in 2022 to make way for an unprecedented IP that continues its efforts on a structural level but completely revamps its image. We find a name that is getting closer and closer to the football that we can all see in real stadiums., both graphical and gaming. There’s definitely room for improvement, though this is the best soccer game you can play today.
Mortal Kombat 1
Wrestling fans have seen this year become something of a yin-yang for the genre. Earlier in the year we got Street Fighter 6, a neat game that oozes style from every angle; At the end of the course, it was the other way around with Mortal Kombat 1. Grief and mutilation is the order of the day in a very full title in terms of content, despite some decisions at the commercial level. Its offline offering is unmatched in 2023.
F1 23
The more Codemasters gets into this generation’s hardware, the better results they get. F1 23 is another mark in this upward trend. We find the best control in the history of the saga behind the remote control. Changes in the course of the handle and increased steering control make such a game a real joy. Obviously it’s a different world with the steering wheel, but now you don’t feel so burdened when using the remote control.
EA SPORTS UFC 5
Have you ever wanted to imitate Ilya Topuria in the ring? Now you can in EA SPORTS UFC 5. Mixed martial arts is making its way into a new generation with a title that is technically “one of the greatest in the sport.” Body modeling and physics make the game a title that fans will appreciate very much. The lack of game modes is what keeps you from going further; Otherwise, especially at the game level, it’s impressive.
Crew motorfest
The Crew franchise has always stood out for featuring giant open worlds full of action. We now skip Hawaii to narrow down the destination by land, sea and air. “Arcade controls that work but aren’t overly deep, although most experts can tweak some settings and use manual gears,” we said in our review’s conclusion. If you like the debauchery and variety of chassis to drive, you are looking for a good alternative to Forza Horizon 5.
EA SPORTS WRC
Codemasters is buying the WRC license to bring its experience in the DiRT saga to the world of real rallying. EA SPORTS WRC takes us through all the real tracks and the main categories of four wheels, without forgetting its legendary past. We said it clearly in our review: “We’re talking about a game that rally fans have been waiting for years.” The current generation engine drives a delivery dedicated to those who like to go to the edge of the barrier.
