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Year in Review 2021: The Gaming Highlights

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Happy gaming holidays!

Jon Ramuz Jon Ramuz
Gaming - December 23rd 2021, 00:00 GMT+1
Hitman 3

January: Hitman 3 (Console & PC)

Be stealthy and get people "out of the way". Hitman 3 fits in seamlessly with the series and offers plenty of options for eliminating its objectives. | © IO Interactive

Valheim

February: Valheim (PC)

Valheim was able to inspire the masses on Twitch. The survival RPG in the Viking Age is fun - despite the poor graphics. | © Iron Gate AB

Reurnal

April: Returnal (PlayStation 5)

The PlayStation exclusive offers bombastic shootouts against aliens. It's a Triple A Rogue Like and if you have a PS5 you should check it out. | © Sony

Final Fantasy XVI Online Endwalker

December: Final Fantasy XIV Online: Endwalker (PlayStation & PC)

RPG fans only got their high point at the end of the year. The story is just awesome. Surprises, sadness, triumphs - it's all there. | © Square Enix

Halo Infinite

Halo Infinite (Xbox & PC)

The Master Chief is back! The legendary series is celebrating its comeback and has had a really strong impact. The gameplay is amazing and the best part: the multiplayer is free to play. | © 343 Industries

Monster Hunter Rise

March: Monster Hunter Rise (Nintendo Switch & PC)

So many monsters. So much loot. Monster Hunter is a perfect game if you just lost your job. Seriously: Infinite hours of playing time are waiting for you. | © Capcom

It takes two

It Takes Two (Console & PC)

The game of the year 2021 according to the Game Awards. There is a lot more to this cute action adventure than you can imagine. Looking for a co-op highlight? It Takes Two delivers. | © Electronic Arts

Reurnal

April: Returnal (PlayStation 5)

The PlayStation exclusive offers bombastic shooting against aliens. It's a Triple A Rogue-Like and if you have a PS5 you should check it out. | © Sony

Resident Evil Village

May: Resident Evil Village (Console & PC)

Compete against Lady Dimitrescu and reveal her secret. Since Resi VII the series is really cool again. The horror factor remains manageable, so it is also suitable for scaredy-cats. | © Capcom

Ratchet Clank Rift Apart

June: Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart (PlayStation 5)

Nostalgia with Ratchet and Clank. The campaign is really fun. And even if you've never played part of the long-running series, the third-person shooter is guaranteed to pick you up. | © Sony

Psychonauts2

August: Psychonauts 2 (Console & PC)

Psychonauts 2 is bursting with creativity. Lots of bizarre missions and weird twists await you in this adventure. Highly recommended! | © Double Fine Productions

Eastward

September: Eastward (Nintendo Switch & PC)

The indie siren goes on. An exciting journey by an unequal couple awaits you in Eastward. There is so much to discover. | © Pixpil

Guardians of the Galaxy

October: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy (Console & PC)

Looking for superhero action with funny sayings and a really good story? Bob's your uncle with Guardians of the Galaxy. | © Square Enix

Ao E4

Age of Empires 4 (PC)

There was also something on offer for strategy fans. AoE 4 builds on the strengths of the famous 2nd game and is the best strategy games there was this year. | © Xbox Game Studios

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