A look at 2022’s standout games across major and indie titles
The New Yorker’s editors published a list of what they considered the best games of 2022, featuring a diverse slate of 12 projects. The lineup surprised some players, notably by omitting Horizon Forbidden West and God of War: Ragnarok, both of which drew wide attention. Ragnarok earned an impressive 94 out of 100 on Metacritic, yet the editors chose to spotlight a next generation version of Cyberpunk 2077, originally released in December 2020. Among the remaining heavyweights, Elden Ring and Gran Turismo 7 stood out as the other large titles on the list, with the rest of the selections representing the strength and variety found in independent games.
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Earlier in the year, Time magazine already named its top ten games of 2022. Soon after, gamers celebrated notable achievements in the PlayStation library as they highlighted beloved characters from its history. Meanwhile, Valve announced October’s standout titles on Steam, keeping the momentum alive for the industry in the months that followed. The 2023 GOTY edition for Cyberpunk 2077 also kept discussions lively as fans anticipated how the game would evolve with future patches and expansions. This snapshot shows how both mainstream outlets and player communities shaped perceptions of what defined the year in gaming—and how a mix of major franchises and indie gems kept the conversation vibrant for months to come.
Attribution: VG Times