Christmas has brought a new console to many players’ homes. Whether you’re six or 60, deciding what to play first can be overwhelming. Here are the highest-rated exclusives for each major console generation.
For the PS5:
The top-rated games include:
– Astrobot: A 94-Metacore rated game that’s out of this world.
– God of War: Ragnarok: Play the first God of War to experience its epic story (94 Metascore).
– Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Start with Final Fantasy VII Remake for a memorable journey (92 Metascore).
– Demon’s Souls Remaster and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered also get high praise.
For Xbox Series X/S:
Some must-play games include:
– Forza Horizon 5: Enjoy a thrilling racing experience.
– Microsoft Flight Simulator: Explore the skies in incredible detail.
– Sea of Thieves: Embark on a pirate adventure with friends.
– Halo Infinite’s multiplayer has improved significantly.
For Nintendo Switch:
Don’t miss these top-rated titles:
– The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (97 Metascore) and Tears of the Kingdom (96 Metascore).
– Super Mario Odyssey (97 Metascore).
– Other notable games include Elden Ring, The Witcher 3 Remastered, and Tetris Effect: Connected.
Third-party games worth exploring:
– Elden Ring’s expansion Shadow of the Erdtree.
– Baldur’s Gate 3.
– Hades and Respective ports to other consoles.
The writer recommends Cyberpunk 2077, their personal favorite game that has received positive reviews after initial reception issues. Personal favorites include Elden Ring, The Witcher 3, God of War games, Zelda games, and Astro Bot.
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Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2024/12/26/the-best-games-to-buy-for-your-new-ps5-xbox-or-nintendo-switch