Ever since video games were created, the evolution of the games available to the public has become increasingly visible. The history of games is made up of titles created only with pixels and progresses to works full of realism that make you feel like you're watching a live action movie and not just playing a game. But of all the latest games released, which could be considered the best games of the new generation?
If this question keeps popping into your head, today's post is especially for you! In it, we'll bring you seven of the most popular new generation exclusive games among the gamer public! Want to know if your favorite game is among those listed? Follow us and discover the best of the latest games!
Cyberpunk 2077
Released in December 2020, Cyberpunk 77 was one of the most eagerly awaited games of the new generation. Much was promised about it and, when it was finally available to the public, the feeling was a little disappointing due to the many bugs the game had. However, in later updates, most of these problems were fixed.
It's available for Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and also Xbox X/S, but it doesn't have a multiplayer mode, although that's in the developers' plans. The game's story revolves around V, a character that you can customize as you see fit and also acquire hacker skills and other technological goodies. V will have to face a number of challenges on his journey, such as the struggle to overcome a cybernetic implant that wants to rewrite his personality. After so many adjustments, this is one of the best games of the new generation.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Zelda is a game that spans generations, having been present in almost every era that the games industry has gone through. Its newest title released in May 2023, Tears of the Kingdom, is one of the best games of the new generation, even if it is only available for Nintendo Switch.
In this title, we follow the direct continuation of what happened in the previous game, Breath of the Wild, with the inhabitants of Hyrule getting back to their lives as best they can. However, in the midst of this attempt to overcome, the protagonist will have to deal with the threat of an evil spirit that has escaped from an ancient region and prevent chaos from reigning in the world. Despite not having a multiplayer mode, this new title in the franchise caught on with the public very early on and most say that Tears of the Kingdom brings the best mechanics yet implemented in Zelda.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Final Fantasy is one of the most famous franchises in the world of gamers and the attempt to revive all the love for the title achieved by the original Final Fantasy VII, released in 1997, with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth was a great success. Here, all the elements of the classic have been retained, with a few poetic liberties that may bring surprises and novelties to older players and that work so well that the public couldn't have received them better, gaining just the right dose of nostalgia.
In the story, we once again follow the character Cloud Strife who acts as a mercenary in an organization that aims to stop the Shinra corporation from using the planet as an energy source. Several things happen along the way and eventually Cloud is pitted against an overgrown human called Sephirot whose ultimate goal is to destroy the Earth. This reinterpretation of the game was released in February 2024 and is available for PlayStation 5, making it one of the best games of the new generation, even if it doesn't have an online play feature.
Halo Infinite
Released in December 2021, it is not one of the new generation PS5 games, being available only for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC. The Halo franchise is already well known to gamers and this new title had a somewhat troubled launch at first, but was later revitalized until it became one of the best games of the new generation in the opinion of the public.
It is an explosion-focused game that can be played in first person, with a multiplayer and online mode that allows the user to call their friends to join in. The game's story follows the protagonist of previous titles, the Master Chief, who here is looking for the AI known as Cortana, who has been missing since the events of the previous game.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Considered to be one of the best games of the new generation, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is only available for PS5 and is not far behind the first title in the franchise, which was also highly praised by critics and gamers. In this game, the user can experience being Marvel's web-head and explore his adventures with great realism and interesting dynamics.
Despite not having multiplayer, the game's story and the many nuances it brings make up for the lack of one. Here the player will be able to switch between using Peter Parker or Miles Morales to confront crime and explore the classic history of each of the two wearers of Spidey's mantle.
Elden Ring
As one of the exclusive games of the new generation, Elden Ring can be considered one of the hottest games of the moment. Launched in February 2022, the game has been featuring increasingly interesting expansions that keep players hooked on the game's universe, especially those looking for great challenges. It's available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC and won't disappoint even those who set the highest expectations for it being one of the best games of the new generation.
The lack of a multiplayer feature isn't necessary, since the story itself and the amount of challenges present in the game make up for any lack of mechanics that a player might not already have. Here we live in a world with a complex storyline, which is told through scenes in a land inhabited by the most diverse monsters, taking you from simple soldiers to powerful demigods.
Baldur's Gate 3
Another phenomenon among the best games of the new generation is Baldur's Gate 3, a game released in August 2023 for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S by Larian Studios that has increasingly captured the hearts of gamers around the world. Expectations for its release were not the highest, but it managed to surprise everyone with one of the best RPG mechanics today. This game is the embodiment of the term "promised nothing, but delivered everything".
The game's plot takes place 120 years after the second game in the franchise, released in 2000, and just before the book released in 2019 entitled Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus. Here the protagonist has to face an alien race that has invaded the world to kidnap people (including the protagonist) in order to turn them into the same type of creature as them by inserting a parasite into their heads. There is no multiplayer mode in this game, but you'll hardly find anyone complaining about it.
Conclusion
So far, these are the best games of the new generation in the opinion of the public, and they are listed here according to popularity. Baldur's Gate 3 the most popular of them all at the moment! But what about it? Was your favorite game among them? Tell us in the comments! We want to know what you think too!
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