October 2023 was one of the best months for video games in a long time. From indie to the AAA space, there was a cool new game coming out every few days. marvel’s spider man 2 And super mario bros wonder came and improved upon its predecessors in almost every way, while indies like Jucent And wargroove 2 Hit the landscape with new ideas. While the phrase “there’s something for everyone” is prevalent in the games industry, it really felt like that was the case this month.
However, having so much to play with can also be overwhelming. Players are left to decide which titles are worth checking out, which ones are just okay, and which ones should be skipped altogether. To help you in that search, I’ve gathered seven of our favorite games released during the blockbuster gaming month of October 2023.
super mario bros wonder
Nintendo launched a brand new 2D Mario game this month, and it’s excellent. super mario bros wonder True to its name, it creates a sense of wonder with its expertly designed levels that reward players who peek around them and also feature wonder effects that can be performed by players on the stage. These tasks can be changed to a great extent. From singing piranha plants to perspective shifts from top to bottom, super mario bros wonder Remains constantly fresh and creative all the way through.
“With its wealth of unexpected levels, super mario bros wonder is the best 2D entry in the series since the SNES days,” wrote Giovanni Colantonio in a four-star review. super mario bros wonder, “It’s still the same familiar platformer, but it’s been given a new lease of life thanks to a brilliant new art style, delightfully absurd transformations, and flexible difficulty. This is the closest we’ve come to recapturing those magical moments with the original platformers, even if there’s still room for Mario to evolve into his new overall form.
personally, super mario bros wonder This is my favorite game of the year and I know it will appeal to gamers of all ages and skill levels. If you only play one game on this list, I urge you to make it this game. super mario bros wonder Now available exclusively on Nintendo Switch.
marvel’s spider man 2
Insomniac Games Followed marvel’s spider man And Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales With a sequel that exceeds expectations in almost every way. marvel’s spider man 2 looks excellent, takes full advantage of the PS5, and plays just as good thanks to a number of improvements that make its combat, wandering around town, side-quests, and more even better than before. And I haven’t even mentioned the story, which gives center stage to the Symbiote and Veemon.
,marvel’s spider man 2 throws a lot of ideas out into the air, but seamlessly combines them into a gorgeous sequel that’s purposefully overwhelming (even at over 35 hours to 100% completion) while still providing a deceptively sleek adventure. Won’t feel like it),” wrote Giovanni Colantonio in a 4:30 marvel’s spider man 2 Review. “It can make me feel the heavy burden of Spider-Man, while also making me excited to unlock the many customizable super suits that let me live out my superhero fantasy.”
Original marvel’s spider man was already so good that it was hard to know if Insomniac Games would be able to top it. However, the developer told an exciting, emotional, and inclusive story that also offers the kind of superhero experience that is only possible through video games. marvel’s spider man 2 Available exclusively on PS5.
alan wake 2
marvel’s spider man 2 This wasn’t the only great sequel to release this month. Remedy Entertainment has been long awaited alan wake 2 Also launched this October, and despite some technical issues, it was still a terrifying survival horror game. Remedy continues to do what it does best – mind-bending narratives that aren’t afraid to get high-concept and meta – while also delivering entertaining survival horror gameplay inspired by the recent Resident Evil remake.
“Barring a few odd gameplay quirks and frustrating technical problems at launch, Alan Wake 2 is Remedy Interactive’s most confident, fully realized creative vision to date,” four stars from Giovanni Colantonio. alan wake 2 Review the states. “It fully pays off the studio’s long-standing ability to create intricately detailed, cerebral experiences about the nature of horror – both the nightmares we encounter in everyday life and And the horror stories we make up to deal with them.”
the less you know about it alan wake 2 The further you get into it, the more surprising (and scary) it gets, so if you like horror games with compelling stories then check it out now. The only thing to keep in mind is that you may encounter some glitches and other technical issues on lower-end PC consoles, so it might be best to choose this over console if you don’t have a high-end PC. Alan Wake 2 is available now for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
wargroove 2
A brilliant indie sequel also emerged as a hidden gem in early October. wargroove 2 is a turn-based strategy game in the series inspired by Nintendo’s Advance Wars franchise. wargroove 2 The remake of Advance Wars stands out due to the compelling variety of fantasy stories, tactics that encourage deep thought in positioning units, and a roguelike mode that adds a lot of replay value.
“the fact that Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp Launched earlier this year it looked like it might obviate the need for games like this wargroove 2But this is not the case,” I wrote explaining how wargroove 2 Was one of the hidden gems of October. ,wargroove 2 is a deep and engaging strategy game that emphasizes terrain and the tactical relationship between standard units and powerful commander units, which are active on the field in the game.
October 2023 was a surprisingly solid month for strategy games in general The Lamplighters League, Total War: Pharaoh, Star Trek: Infinity, Disgaea 7: Voyage of the VirtualsAnd Front Mission 2: Remake Everyone is also coming this month. If you’re a fan of strategy games and you only have time to check out one of them, I’d recommend going for it. wargroove 2, The latest version of Chucklefish is now available for PC and Nintendo Switch.
Jucent
Since this list is otherwise made up of direct sequels or latest entries in long-running franchises, Jucent It is welcome as an original idea. It’s a meditative, dialogue-free game from developer Don’t Know that’s about climbing a giant tower in a world where water no longer exists. Sometimes sadness and sometimes comfort, Jucent Players are forced to climb by holding onto a trigger and placing pitons while climbing so that they can turn around, run onto the wall, or climb further without danger of falling too far.
“Despite the huge differences from Don’t Nod’s previous work, Jucent It’s one of the studio’s best games since it overtook the Life Is Strange series,” I wrote in a four-star review of the game. “Its trigger-based control scheme makes climbing and traversal fun, and its five The constant introduction of new ideas and twists in the chapters eliminates any junk that emerges over a five-hour playthrough.”
I used my review playthrough Jucent All throughout October for some respite in between these other big titles, so this is a good title to keep in your backlog for when you want to play something calming. Don’t be fooled by its chill atmosphere: it tells a serious story about humanity’s relationship with nature that will perhaps only become more relevant with time. Jucent Now available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S and included with an Xbox Game Pass subscription.
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged It’s the follow-up to the surprise arcade racer hit of 2021 that featured the titular toy cars. Like all the other sequels on this list, it improves on what came before in all the right ways. This primarily happens through new mechanics involving boosts like jumping and strafing, as well as a new waypoint mode that lets players race across larger environments such as the Dinosaur Museum.
,Hot Wheels Unveiled 2 Not the most complex or challenging racer. It has a redundant story mode and somewhat gambling-like presentation when unlocking cars which I don’t like in a game made for kids. Still, a few key additions go a long way toward creating a faster, more fun racing game for kids (and kids at heart),” I wrote in a three-and-a-half-star review. Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged,
If you are looking for a fun game for kids this is not it super mario bros wonderMilestone’s latest racing game is a solid choice. Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged Available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series
forza motorsport
If simulation racing games are more your speed, October 2023 is still for you. forza motorsport Turn 10 is the long-awaited Xbox Series It takes full advantage of the power of the Xbox Series It is also a compelling simulation racer that lets players make changes to almost every part and constantly rewards them with progression systems in and out of races.
,forza motorsport has established itself as one of the best-looking and most accessible racing simulators to date,” I wrote in my four-star review of the game. “It’s sometimes too clinical may feel off-putting, but the core driving is perfectly fine. It’s a tremendous first-party visual showpiece that showcases the power of the Xbox Series
This is a must play for any Xbox Series X or S owner. While Xbox has long struggled to create compelling exclusives, that’s starting to change with games like Hi-Fi Rush, Starfieldand now forza motorsport, It’s available now for PC, Xbox Series