A new monthly feature, we cover the 5 best games that released in the most recent month! Kicking it off with WhatGadget’s 5 Best Games of March, here’s our list:
1 – Elden Ring
10/10
Available on: Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, PC
Price: Standard Edition – £49.99, Deluxe Edition – £64.99
A Lord of the Rings inspired monster slaying early Game of the Year contender, Elden Ring has no doubt taken the gaming world by storm. With its countless memes and streamers playing this game, Elden Ring leaves little room for improvement.
Elden Ring is an heir to the Dark Souls games, with some incredibly tough boss fights that will have you gritting your teeth. Although the story plot isn’t anything new, with the concept of a lone warrior battling his way to become the most powerful Elden Lord, this is looked past by many players due to the pure fun that you get from playing this game. This is one of those games that you could spend hours on without even noticing.
This game is a no brainer for those looking for new games and will be talked about as one of the few games in history that is in most people’s eyes an undisputed 10 out of 10 must play game. I would even recommend this to people who don’t usually play the Dark Souls type of game as it is one of those games that you just have to play.
A warning to those of you who are new players, make sure to watch one or two YouTube videos before setting off on your journey. Elden Ring, although having a relatively simple plot, is quite a big and complex game. It would definitely help if you get some tips and tricks before starting as it may save you from wasting hours pursuing a route or grinding a specific material that you may not need in the long run.
Additionally, in Elden Ring, things such as picking your class will have a great effect on your experience, so make sure to do the proper research to find the perfect class that suits your combat style.
2 – WWE 2K22
7.9/10
Available on: Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, PC
Price: Standard Edition – £64.99, Cross-Gen Edition – £69.99, Deluxe Edition – £84.99, NWO4Life Edition – £104.99
A WWE game that finally has great character customization and single player story, WWE 2K22 seems to be getting an unexpected amount of attention, with it having the potential to be similar to the classic WWE games like the 2008 Smackdown Edition that everyone remembers as one of the best WWE games. It is no secret that the recent additions to the gaming world of WWE have not been outstanding, so it is nice to see a game getting the reception of actually being fun again for fans as well as non-fans of WWE.
Additionally, it is very noticeable that 2K took a year off to make this title, with a huge upgrade on the in-ring actions, animations and in the graphical region. The amount of wacky glitches has decreased significantly from the disastrous WWE 2K20 which is most definitely a welcome improvement
However, the fresh character customization doesn’t completely paper over cracks. There are still moments where characters will randomly and awkwardly teleport around or get caught up in the ropes, but these moments are most definitely not as frequent as they have been in the past.
3 – Ghostwire: Tokyo
7.7/10
Available on: Playstation 5, PC
Price: Standard Edition – £59.99, Deluxe Edition – £79.99
Led by Tango Gameworks, the studio led by the designer of the first four Resident Evil games, Ghostwire: Tokyo is definitely a story driven game that captivates players in that sense. Although its gameplay doesn’t blow your socks off, the intense and gripping story makes up for the lack of gameplay quality.
To be fair to Ghostwire, it has released in a year where there are far superior RPGs, such as the Game of the Year contender Elden Ring, so it was at a disadvantage from the jump. However, it’s unique story and plot does make it a game that I would recommend anyone to play. Ghostwire: Tokyo introduces a creepy take on the bright lights of Japan’s capital city Tokyo with a fascinating exploration into the themes of death and spirits through the lens of Japanese folklore.
Tokyo has been used as the setting of many games, but never have I seen a virtual Tokyo give of the eerie feel that is expressed in Ghostwire: Tokyo. Ghostly figures roam the baron streets of the usually jam-packed city, with the multiple Japanese mythology horror elements creating both an unsettling and unique setting.
4 – Kirby and the Forgotten Land
8.6/10
Available on: Nintendo Switch
Price: £49.99
The seventeenth inclusion into the Kirby franchise, Kirby and the Forgotten Land has received possibly the best reaction ever to a Kirby game. A game which has bundles of 3D fun (the first 3D Kirby game), Kirby and the Forgotten Land is another addition to the growing market of 3D platformers by Nintendo, following from the likes of Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Odyssey and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land takes on the unexpected setting of a post-apocalyptic world, with Kirby entering through a wormhole from the familiar Dream Land. The plot of the game is to save the lonely Waddle Dees and help them in rebuilding their destroyed home. Through a series of linear levels, in typical Kirby fashion you go around sucking up enemies to steal their powers and finding secrets along the way.
Of course, this game is 3D so you get to use and see Kirby’s cute and quirky fighting style in all new angles, whilst not losing the recognizable feel of Kirby doing his thing. This decision to not have a full upheaval for the 3D game is something I agree with, as it caters to old school Kirby fans who would hope to see Kirby’s classic combat, but also keeps it fresh for first time Kirby players.
5 – Gran Turismo 7
8.1/10
Available on: Playstation 4, Playstation 5
Price: £59.99
Gran Turismo 7 has most definitely delivered in terms of bringing motorsport fans the epitome of a celebration of everything that is beautiful about cars and racing. This game brings some of the best-looking virtual interpretations of cars that I have ever seen. Of course, in 2022 you would expect a high graphical level, however Gran Turismo 7 have taken realism in terms of car appearance into a new stratosphere. It’s not just the graphics that make this game a top tier racing game, with the all too familiar Gran Turismo car customization getting a hefty upgrade, whilst also keeping the nostalgia and simplicity of the classic Turismo games.
However, it appears Gran Turismo has unfortunately fallen into the realm of microtransactions, allowing players to inject credits onto their game by using real money, giving them the chance to essentially skip any form of grind.
This is a system which many games have sadly been opting for in a lunge for extra cash. In my opinion, microtransactions kill the game slightly as I know that I could put in the hours building up my in-game currency and experience just for some rich kid to stroll in and splash cash, essentially making all my grinding seem pointless.
Microtransactions spit in the faces of true gamers who develop their skill by actually playing the game, not just dipping into their wallet. It is sad to see such an iconic title like Gran Turismo also join the now never-ending list of games that are pretty much pay to win. Although I can’t blame them for staying on trend, it would’ve been nice if they kept the system of earning cars and content through directly playing the game, a system which Gran Turismo has always stuck by throughout the years.
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