It’s as close to the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop game as you can get digitally, and it’s a blast.Ģ. The main plot - you have a deadly parasite in your brain, and you need to get it out - is compelling enough, but your trek through the Forgotten Realms introduces a lively cast of characters and a cornucopia of fascinating side missions. Role-playing games were particularly ambitious this year, and none was more rewarding than this epic from Belgium’s Larian Studios. Here are the top 10 games of 2023, as chosen by Associated Press writer Lou Kesten. And indie studios held up their end, delivering distinctive takes on classic genres. The Switch is at the end of its lifespan, but Nintendo debuted two spectacular games on its way out.
Developers hit their stride on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox X/S consoles, unleashing massive adventures big enough to satisfy gamers for weeks. It’s been a terrific year for video games.
