Top Video Games of 2022
Shawn Lafon says, “God of War Ragnarok is the best game for PS5 so far. My favorite things about it are the storytelling and the game mechanics.”
Want to play a game from last year to see what was super popular? Well this article can help you out! This is 9 of the top video games from 2022!
Elden Ring is an action role-playing game built around fighting and exploration. Elden Ring has a class and leveling system similar to other RPG style games. The story is quite long, taking anywhere from about 50-130+ hours to complete. Elden Ring is $59.99 on Steam, about average cost for games nowadays.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus is an exploration game that puts a twist on previous Pokémon titles by adding a whole new system to catching Pokémon. As you progress through the story of Legends, you unlock new areas and perhaps find out what’s going on with Frenzied Pokémon. Pokémon Legends: Arceus takes around 25-75 hours to complete. Pokémon Legends: Arceus costs $59.99 and is exclusive to Nintendo Devices.
TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge is a side scroller beat ‘em up style game based on some of the original TMNT games. In Shredder’s Revenge, each selectable character has their own special stats and super moves. Shredder’s Revenge can be played single-player or multiplayer, up to 6 people. TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge is $24.99 on Steam, very cheap for a game nowadays.
Stray is an exploration game where you get to play as a cat in an underground cyber world. As you go along, you discover more of the story and what happened to humans. Stray can take anywhere from 5-10 hours to complete. Stray is $29.99 on Steam, a good price for a well designed game.
God of War Ragnarök is an action-adventure game and another game in the God of War series. The game has a good amount of gameplay, about 24-50 hours. God of War: Ragnarök is currently playable on the PS4 and the PS5. It costs $59.99 on PS4 and $69.99 on PS5. Shawn Lafon says, “God of War Ragnarok is the best game for PS5 so far. My favorite things about it are the storytelling and the game mechanics.”
Bayonetta 3 is an action-adventure game and the 3rd installment of the Bayonetta series. Bayonetta 3 has many skills and weapons you can use to customize your playstyle. Bayonetta 3 can take anywhere from 13-30 hours to complete. Bayonetta 3 costs $59.99 and is exclusive to the Nintendo Switch.
Horizon Forbidden West is an action role-playing game in a post-apocalyptic world taken over by robots and the second installment of the Forbidden West series. Horizon Forbidden West can take anywhere from 28-88 hours to complete. Horizon Forbidden West costs $59.99 on PS4 and $69.99 on PS5.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a platformer game that brings Kirby to 3D. The very first 3D Kirby game in the franchise, it is also the longest. Clocking in at 10-26 hours of gameplay, anyone with an up-to-date Nintendo device can play. As with most Nintendo games, Kirby and the Forgotten Land is $59.99.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is an action role-playing game in a big open world. It is the 4th installment in the Xenoblade Chronicles series. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 features arts, which can be used to inflict different effects on opponents. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 can take anywhere from 61 hours to 169 hours to complete. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 costs $59.99 and is playable on up-to-date Nintendo devices.
So that was 9 of the top games from 2022! Elden Ring, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, Stray, God of War Ragnarök, Bayonetta 3, Horizon Forbidden West, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Of course, you need a console or PC to play some of these games. That’s all, and I hope you found a game you like.
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