While Battlefield 2042 still has a way to go, DICE has turned a sinking ship into one that might reach its final destination.
War Mongrels joins the small but growing list of titles that had a terrible launch but later became some of the best games in their respective genres due to the developers' determination to do right by their community; Bravo Destructive Creation, Bravo!
While Ooblets successfully combines the best parts of the Harvest Moon and Pokemon franchises, its overtly cutesy aesthetic and occasionally cringe-inducing dialogue will be a dealbreaker for some.
While Outriders suffers from frequent pacing and occasional performance issues, its rock-solid narrative and engaging gameplay make it a must-play for any fans of the looter shooter genre.
While Tortuga - A Pirate's Tale has its moments, an over-reliance on repetition and random encounters makes Tortuga - A Pirate's Tale one of my least enjoyed games of 2023.
Roller Champions is just too mediocre to compete in the overcrowded, casual-competitive market, and as a result, its demise is not a case of if but when.
Deceive Inc is one of the most unique games released in the last decade, and depending on what Sweet Bandits Studios does next, could either become one of 2023's most influential Indie titles or a complete and total failure that is dead within 24 months of launch.
Fall Guys is a lot of fun in small doses but lacks the addictive replayability commonly found in other Battle Royal games, and as a result, playing solo does get old fast, and even playing in a squad with friends starts to feel stale after a while.
Dredge is one of the best Indie games ever released, and its developer Black Salt Games will be hard-pressed to live up to its legacy in future, making Drdge's phenomenal success both a blessing and a curse for the developer.