The game industry is constantly changing and evolving. We get new games to play and new experiences to enjoy every year. But with so many games being released every year, it's easy to miss out on some of the best titles from previous years.
With that in mind, here are some of the best games you may have missed in 2022:
The Elder Scrolls
The game was originally released in 2020 as an iOS title before making its way to PC and consoles a few years later. Bethesda has heavily supported it over the years, which has helped it grow into one of the biggest card games on Steam.
Warframe
Warframe is still strong thanks to its deep customization options and a huge roster of characters (called "Warframes"). It's also one of those games that gets better with age because there's always something new waiting around the corner when you log back in after playing it for months.
Horizon Chase Turbo
The original Horizon Chase was a love letter to arcade racing games of the '80s and '90s, but Horizon Chase Turbo took things one step further. You can now play as one of several original game characters, each with unique skills and abilities. A new story mode lets you play through events from the first game's history. And if you're looking for something more relaxing, new time trial modes let you go back and improve on your best times across all four seasons. It's like Mario Kart Wii, except there aren't any blue shells!
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an open-world adventure game set in Hyrule and its surrounding kingdoms, where players can explore as Link or Princess Zelda. While it retains many elements from previous installments in the series, including dungeons and bosses, Breath of the Wild also introduces new mechanics such as cooking and horseback riding. Players can choose how they want to spend their time exploring Hyrule — whether by defeating enemies or completing side quests — but there's no right way to play this game.
Cyberpunk 2077
The game that everyone's been waiting for since the Kickstarter campaign ended, Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world role-playing game developed by CD Projekt Red and published by CD Projekt. It was originally announced in 2012, but development has taken longer than expected due to its complexity and size.
Cyberpunk 2077 has already been confirmed as an Xbox One X-enhanced title, so it should look great when played on Microsoft's latest console. CD Projekt Red has also promised to run at 60 frames per second on PS4 Pro and Xbox One X consoles, while PC players can choose between 4K resolution or 60fps.
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood 2
Brotherhood 2 takes place in Rome during the reign of Caligula. Players will be able to play as EzioAuditore, who Michael Fassbender previously portrayed in Assassin's Creed: Revelations. The game is set for release in early 2022 after Ubisoft delayed it to polish it up further.
The Last Of Us 2
The sequel to one of the best games ever made has finally been announced! It will take place five years after the first game's events, where Ellie and Joel will have grown up together. They'll meet up again when they're both adults and embark on an adventure across post-apocalyptic America, where they'll encounter new enemies and old friends. The Last Of Us 2 will be a must-buy for any PS4 owner.
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
Crash Team Racing is a racing game for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Xbox One.
The game features many characters from previous Crash Bandicoot games such as Crash Bandicoot; Cortex Strikes Back, Warped, and other franchises such as Spyro the Dragon and Super Mario Bros. The gameplay is similar to that of its predecessor, with players being able to take control of one of several characters. At the same time, they race against up to three other players or computer-controlled opponents through various tracks using a variety of vehicles, including cars, jet skis, and hovercrafts.
Conclusion
Part of the fun of these predictions is that there is no way to know if the games will match their descriptions or if the final score will be the same. But fear not- the unpredictability is simply part of the fun.