Elden RingĪfter 13 years of iterating on the “Souls” series and decades more in the wider gamut of game development, renowned Japanese studio FromSoftware did something that seemed tougher than even the most brutal Dark Souls boss fight: it created a global smash hit, all while continuing to cater to hardcore fans and expertly evolve the often imitated, never replicated formula it’s best known for. Without further ado, IGN's Best Game of 2022 is. Mario makes it into our best game list once again, but this time alongside the Rabbits in a game that's a major leap forward over its predecessor, and Vampire Survivors is an outwardly simple roguelike that digs its teeth in deep.

Immortality boasted powerful performances and a gripping story, Tunic's unapologetically challenging gameplay was charming and rewarding in equal measure, and Marvel Snap upended the collectible card game genre with truly fresh ideas. Two long-awaited giants lead the pack, with Santa Monica Studios' God of War Ragnarok closing off the latest chapter in Kratos' epic journey in style, while Elden Ring once again proves that FromSoftware and Hidetaka Miyazaki raise the bar with everything they make.

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