Metacritic is the site that combines tonnes of reviews from around the web, to give the most comprehensive rating for video games.
Here at Balls.ie we have taken a look at the five highest rated Xbox Series X/S games from 2023, not including remakes.
*Game of the Year Baldur's Gate 3 does not have a rating yet on site, but will undoubtedly be top five.
The Five Best Xbox Games Of 2023 According To Metacritic
Alan Wake II - 94
The sequel to the hugely popular 2010 original was even more well received than its predecessor, and cleaned up at the 2023 Game Awards.
The sheer success of the survival horror game - which follows the protagonist of the game and novelist Alan Wake - bodes well for a third release in the series, and one that won't see a wait of 13 years.
Diablo IV - 91
Another sequel which saw a large gap between it and its predecessor, in this case 2013's Diablo III.
The game, developed by Blizzard, is an online-only RPG, that sees players roam around procedurally generated dungeons, making for immense replayability.
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty - 91
Not a full game, but noteworthy enough for inclusion.
The expansion pack to 2020's highly anticipated release has played a big role in restoring faith in the game, considering the slew of growing pains which has hampered it since its release.
The pack introduces the new district 'Dogtown', as well as new weapons, vehicles, story, and game play.
📼Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty pic.twitter.com/hWhjff5LTl
— 🎮Video Game Vigilante⚡ (@VGVigilante) December 21, 2023
Street Fighter 6 - 90
The latest instalment in the legendary fighting game series came eight years after Street Fighter V.
From GamesHub:
"Street Fighter 6 is an exceedingly good fighting game. But more than that, it’s an excellent training tool. It’s a fulfilling adventure. It’s a lively community gathering place. It’s an endearingly idealistic and inspiring world of appreciation for martial arts and friendly competition, exceptionally executed in every respect."
Street Fighter 6 is the best street fighter game ever released. The balance is incredible, every character feels complete and finished. I love waking up every day and playing my Daily Capcom Mandated JP Ranked Matches pic.twitter.com/MOEOy9lCwW
— NS | Zykles @ Capital City Clash‼️ (@Zykles__) December 25, 2023
Cocoon - 89
This smaller, puzzle adventure game developed Geometric Interactive more than deserves its place on this list among the aforementioned bigger hitters, with its creative gameplay and clever puzzles.
From Steam:
"From Jeppe Carlsen, the lead gameplay designer of LIMBO and INSIDE — COCOON takes you on an adventure across worlds within worlds. Master world-leaping mechanics and solve intricate puzzles to unravel a cosmic mystery."
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