This article is available in both written and video format. The video shows the games in action in full 4K and 60 frames per second while I read the article as a voiceover, so if you watch the video you won’t need to read the written article that follows since it’s the same ‘script’.
Look, let’s not go there. Every single article these days starts with a reference to the pandemic so let’s just focus on the fact that 2020 has been a pretty bloody interesting year for video games. After all, with two new consoles launched, the continued growth of Xbox Game Pass and whatever the hell Cyberpunk was, it’s fair to say there’s been a lot going on.
Despite the small matter of writing my Mega Drive Encyclopedia this year, I did manage to dabble with more than my fair share of new releases, partly thanks to my continued freelance review work. With that in mind, here’s yer man Scullion’s 10 favourite games of 2020.
As with last year’s list, there are a few caveats to bear in mind before we get started:
• it’s in alphabetical order, not best-to-worst. I can’t be arsed deciding whether a game was my 6th or 7th favourite of the year. They’re all great: get them all.
• before you even think about writing a comment saying this, I didn’t “forget” anything. I haven’t played every game released this year, and this is my personal list. So no, I didn’t forget Miles Morales or The Last of Us Part II. I just haven’t played them yet, and I’m not going to add games I didn’t play in case I end up not liking them.
That said, let’s get cracking! Continue reading “The 10 best games of 2020”
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