Over the last 12 months, players have seen all colors. Some have reconnected with the most emblematic heroes of the Nintendo stable, others have taken command of famous spider-men, fought against an evil alchemist or even delved into the world of dungeons and dragons. At the end of a year in which the offer was particularly plentiful, The newspaper creates its list of the five best video games released in 2023.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2
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We thought the feat was impossible to achieve. But Sony not only managed to exceed expectations with Marvel's Spider-Man 2, it also gave us the best superhero game of all time, no less. We can no longer count the hours we spend exploring the Big Apple behind the wheel of Peter Parker and Miles Morales, facing Kraven, the Lizard or Venom and fighting crime in the different districts of the city. In short, an absolutely exciting game that we won't be putting down any time soon.
Baldur's Gate 3
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We quickly returned to the Forgotten Realms last summer, excited by the idea of reconnecting with this fantastic universe, more than 20 years after we left it at the end of Baldur's Gate 2. And this time – here a captivating, rich there awaited us an absolutely magnificent epic that seduced gamers all over the world… and the Game Awards jury who named it the best game of the year. In short, a complete success, enhanced by its masterful and unforgettable soundtrack.
- Available for PS5, Xbox Series and PC
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
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Expecting this sequel to the mega-hit Breath of the Wild? Oh yeah! And although the expectations for this great return of Link to our consoles were infinitely high, Tears of the Kingdom managed to amaze, captivate and, above all, keep us glued to our Nintendo Switch console for more than 200 hours.
- Available on Nintendo Switch
Super Mario Bros. Marvel
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It was with overwhelming joy that we reunited with the friendliest of lively plumbers this fall to explore a new land: the Kingdom of Flowers. But when our heroes left the traditional Mushroom Kingdom behind, they brought with them the essence of the famous saga. Result? Certainly an adventure with retro touches, but also resolutely modern, proving without a doubt that Mario, Luigi, Peach and Co. are still capable of surprising and entertaining us.
- Available on Nintendo Switch
Sea of stars
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To call the Sea of Stars game a success would be an understatement; It only took a day for the game to reach 100,000 copies sold when it was released last summer. So the excitement was very real. And Quebec studio Sabotage has more than delivered with this extremely well-crafted plot in a colorful universe that we leave with great regret after the adventure is over.
- Available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch and PC