Game Informer's Top Scoring Reviews Of 2022

It’s no secret that 2022 is off to a raucous start with multiple game of the year contenders hitting within the first couple of months of the year. Even with highly-rated hits like Elden Ring, Dying Light 2, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and Horizon Forbidden West building the foundation of exceptional games of the year, there’s a lot still yet to release. This list will be your guide to every gaming experience Game Informer considers a must-play in 2022, encompassing the best games you can play on platforms like PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC, among others. Below you'll find a list of the top-scoring games of 2021, beginning with the top scorer and going down. Any game that scores between a 10 and an 8.5 makes the cut. Each entry also features a small blurb and a link to the full review. We'll update the list with eligible titles as the year progresses, so be sure to bookmark this page if you ever need recommendations on what to play next. Have fun! 10 Elden Ring From Software's dark fantasy action RPG offers up an incredible, unforgettable adventure. Read review Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC Release Date: February 25, 2022 9.75 Tunic Tunic is a wonderous adventure replete with mystery, discovery, and heart. Read review Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC Release Date: March 16, 2022 9.5 Dying Light 2 Stay Human Techland has crafted a monster of a sequel that is bigger and better in almost every way. Read review Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC Release Date: February 4, 2022 (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC), TBA (Switch) Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Gearbox's latest looter shooter is the studio's best effort yet. Read review Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC Release Date: March 25, 2022 9.25 Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker Endwalker caps off a story over a decade in the making in spectacular fashion and cements it as one of the series' best entries. Read review Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC, Mac Release Date: December 7, 2021 Horizon Forbidden West Zero Dawn was a great proof of concept, but Forbidden West shows Guerrilla Games still has plenty of thought-provoking and compelling places to take Aloy’s adventures. Read review Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 Release Date: February 18, 2022 Persona 5 Royal Whether you're looking to replay Persona 5 or experience the Phantom Thieves' adventure for the first time, Royal is your best bet. Read review Platforms: PlayStation 4 Release Date: March 31, 2020 9 Destiny 2: The Witch Queen Bungie has crafted an excellent expansion, but it is squarely targeted at its most fervent players. Read review Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Stadia, PC Release Date: February 22, 2022 Kirby and the Forgotten Land Kirby's first 3D adventure is stellar, using a variety of abilities, locations, rewards, and new gimmicks to keep things fresh and exciting throughout. Read review Platforms: Switch Release Date: March 25, 2022 8.75 Gran Turismo 7 Gran Turismo 7 serves as a showcase for Polyphony Digital's love of automobile and racing culture, and delivers one of the best racing experiences on the market today. Read review Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 Release Date: March 4, 2022 Pokémon Legends: Arceus Pokémon Legends: Arceus charts an exciting new direction for the series, while still maintaining many of the core tenets that made Game Freak's franchise so beloved in the first place. Read review Platforms: Switch Release Date: January 28, 2022 8.5 Weird West This action RPG subverts expectations, twisting well-trodden cowboy tropes into dark fantasy vignettes brought to life by sandbox simulations. Read review Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC Release Date: March 31, 2022 Young Souls Young Souls may not shatter the mold for beat 'em ups, but its well-designed combat and impressive presentation make it a stand-out. Read review Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, Stadia, PC Release Date: August 17, 2021 (Stadia), March 10, 2022 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)   For more of our top reviews from recent years, head to the links below. 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014