Hitman 3 is a bombastic, action-packed, flashy puzzle game. If you’ve played one of these games before and somehow didn’t like it, Hitman 3 isn’t likely to change your mind. But it does what it does incredibly well, and is a perfected version of this iteration of Hitman.
Unprecedented in a lot of ways, 2020 turned people toward video games as a way to escape reality and connect with others. And they had a lot of great options to pick from – 2020 has brought an outstanding variety of games to life. After a lot of discussion, we decided on the ten best of the year. Here they are.
We’re only human. Throw a bunch of pixels and polygons our way, and we’re likely to sit there, mouths agape, analyzing every last detail. Here are the 10 best looking games of 2020.
Music doesn’t always make or break a video game, but when you have a fantastic score, it only serves to enhance the experience. Here are our ten favorite video game soundtracks and scores from the past year.
It’s one of the most anticipated games ever. Cyberpunk 2077 is a confused experience that tries to do something for everyone and ends up failing more often than not. There are good pieces here, no doubt, but it lacks coherence and kicks itself in the cyberware every time it glances longingly at greatness.
Sackboy: A Big Adventure is an enhancting and visually magnificent game the whole family will adore, even if it’s not much of a challenge.
A gorgeous, epic adventure along the lines of Journey, The Pathless is a show don’t tell tale with excellent traversal mechanics that’s held back only by some repetition and disappointing stealth sections.
Blazing fast, whisper quiet, ice cold, and with the strong launch lineup, the PlayStation 5 is a stellar next gen gaming option this fall.
The other Spider-Man takes the spotlight in Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and puts on a real show. Some bugs hinder the fun, but it’s a worthy follow up to the 2018 game with smart gameplay updates, a unique story perspective, and stunning good looks.
Astro Bot takes his rightful place among PlayStation’s best characters in this gorgeous, whimsical, and nostalgic adventure. It’s short, but Astro’s Playroom showcases the revolutionary DualSense in jaw dropping fashion.
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