Runner-Ups
- ποΈ Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: An adventure game that brings the iconic archaeologist to life, with a great story and fun gameplay.
- πββοΈ Echoes of Wisdom: A top-down adventure game that puts Zelda in charge of her own legend, with classic puzzles and dungeons.
- π½ Hell Divers 2: A squad-based third-person shooter with a satirical take on the military-industrial complex and addictive gameplay.
- π Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: An open-world RPG that encompasses important moments from the original, with a brilliant story and love for the characters.
- π€ Astrobot: A 3D platformer that showcases the PS5's powerful GPU and fast SSD, with a delightful and wonderous experience.
The Winner
- π Metaphor Refantasio: A stylish turn-based RPG that tackles philosophical questions and has a grand cross-continental adventure, making it the IGN pick for best game of 2024.