You cant imagine how happy i am everytime you upload,your passion and energy about video games has made me love gaming over again,this channel is nostalgic itself and i always come here when i want to brighten my day.Also we need more KIM 😂
Same reason I watch. There is a comfort in knowing someone else who grew up playing video games still appreciates them so much from the past and present. I'm about to turn 35 in a few days and after many moves around the country I don't have videogame friends that I did growing up. I appreciate a lot of the older games. These videos are cozy.
Octopath 2 was my favorite game of the year. I really enjoyed the first game and the second improved on every aspect of it. I feel like it came out so early in the year that everyone forgot about it by November / December, it deserved at least a couple of nods at the game awards.
Agree. It's a really good game. I'm still working on getting through everyone's chapter 1. Got the game on hold for a little bit while wrapping up some other games, so I can properly immerse.
I didn't play many new games in 2023, but I played Ys 8 this year for the first time because of this channel and it's become one of my favorite video game experiences ever.
My favorite game of the year is still Armored Core VI, but there are other games that are just as amazing too like Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Octopath Traveler II, Super Mario RPG Remake, Star Ocean: Second Story R, Dead Space Remake, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Hi-Fi Rush, Vengeful Guardian Moonrider, and Super Mario Bros Wonder too. This whole year is jam packed with amazing games and most of 'em not even AAA games either so you know they're good stuff.
I'm interested in trying Armored Core, but I'm not sure if I'd like it. Your taste seems largely aligned with mine. But I never got into Souls or Elden Ring despite being a diehard Monster Hunter fan. I enjoyed Daemon X Machina a decent bit, but the gyro aiming made it fun to shoot. I suppose I could also map gyro to mouse on Deck for Armored Core. Anyways, think it would appeal to someone who doesn't like the Souls games due to tedious difficulty?
I got The Guide To Japanese Role Playing games from Bitmap Books and Star Ocean Second Story R for Christmas this year. After I saw that book on your channel I wanted it so badly and it's going to be a prized possession for sure. I'm looking forward to getting more time with Star Ocean as it's such a nice nostalgic looking game.
Thanks for reminding me to get that book! Just ordered it too. Also glad to hear you enjoy Star Ocean. I couldn't decide what my holiday period game should be, and it was going to be Star Ocean too until I realised I still need to play Persona 4 and the time seems right - so I got P4G! I'm excited for that warm nostalgic vibe that I'm expecting too.
@reefatbakht It's a really high-quality book and I'm sure you'll love it. So far, Star Ocean has been great, and I haven't even played the original version, but it's still nostalgic. This is a great road map for how JRPGs can be remade without losing their original charm.
ARMORED CORE 6. YES. It's my personal game of the year. I love oldschool mecha as well and I still can't stop playing it... And that they just released the ranked PVP mode with some great updates.. I mean god. Incredible game. So many mind blowing moments. All I want to do is gush about it. Would understand why others might not feel the same way but it's like it was made for me.. I'm sure you understand haha
Nice! I was pleasantly surprised by Octopath Traveler 2, as I wasn't too moved by the original (wasn't bad, I just didn't care for the stories, characters, etc). Very glad I gave the sequel a chance, OT2 is one of my favorite titles from the year.
Top 3 for me are FF XVI, Armored Core VI and Double Dragon Gaiden. AC VI was my first Armored core and it blew me away and I beat the game which is prob my highest achievement.
Great picks, Johnny! I picked up Baldur's Gate so I'll be playing that soon! Recently got Spider-Man 2 and Armored Core as well, can't wait to try those as well. Out of the 2023 titles I've played this year, I'd say Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Street Fighter 6, the Super Mario RPG Remake have been my favorites. Really loving Pikmin 4 and Star Ocean: The Second Story R so far as well.
Fantastic year for games! I am shocked to see that nobody mentioned F-Zero 99. I have been playing a bit almost every day since it came out, the game is awesome!
This was a year cranking through my back log, I've played/got really into; Bravely Second, Automobilista 2, Dirt Rally 2.0, Crash Team Racing NF, Final Fantasy 7 (original), Sonic Mania, Jedi Fallen Order, and Battle Garrega 2016
My favorite game this year was Baldur's Gate III - a game I waited more than 20 years for. That the game was absolutely outstanding and even found so much recognition (and success) in the more mainstream videogame media filled me with joy!
im 6 hours into BG3 and bored , Xenoblade chronicles 3 kept me hooked till the end and dwarf fortress I cannot stop playing with all its story playing and surprises
@@kr1me2000 Sure, because the game totally hasn't an age rating of 18+ and in part got notoriety for a sex scene with a druid shapeshifted into a bear. Seems super appropriate for kids. :D It's fine if you don't like the gameplay but your comment just comes off as very ignorant.
you mentioned all of my games of the year except one. DQ Monsters - The Dark Prince. Absolutely loved everything about this game. still debating on whether to complete the monsterpedia or not.
This video reminded me why I subscribed to you. I don't always share your love of certain games or genres, but how you talk about games with such passion is electric. Keep up the great work.
Metroid Prime Remastered, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Dead Space Remake, Tears of the Kingdom, The Talos Principle 2 were my 5 favorites of 2023. 3 of those are remakes or remasters, but what can I say they're amazing games made even better. Metroid Prime my favorite of the bunch, it was a nostalgia overload to play it again and just as great as I remembered. The Talos Principle 2 is the under the radar one, as puzzle games aren't as popular, but I adored it. The first one is an all-time favorite of mine, and I was blown away at how much bigger and graphically impressive it was. And a total steal for only $30, I spent over 70 hours on it. It's quite long. Honorable mention to Phantom Liberty since it's a DLC expansion, but I thought the story and missions in it were better than those of the base Cyberpunk game.
I played it on PC with epic settings! The game still has some annoying stuttering issues here and there but the game is so good you overlook it. @@flataffect It only just needs 1 or 2 patches to get it running perfectly. The last patch they did really helped.
Baldurs gate 3 was mind blowing. I don’t say this lightly, but that game literally is going to shape that style of RPG for many years to come and even have an effect on games outside of the genre. And the remakes and remasters we’ve seen this year were fantastic, it would’ve been a great year, even without those however.
This year I played and beat: 1. Rise of the Tomb Raider 2. Ratchet and Clank 1 3. Uncharted Drake's Fortune 4. Wolfenstein The Old Blood 5. Mario and Rabbids Kingdom Battle 6. Dead Space Remake 7. Zelda Skyward Sword 8. Resident Evil 4 9. Resident Evil 4 Remake + DLC 10. Zelda Breath of the Wild + DLC 1 and DLC 2 11. Final Fantasy VII 12. Metroid Prime Remastered 13. Super Mario 3D World 14. Bloodborne 15. Uncharted 2 Among Thieves 16. The Last of Us Part 2 17. Elden Ring 18. The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt 19. Until Dawn 20. Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon 21. SOMA 22. The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan 23. Paper Mario 24. Kirby and the Forgotten Land 25. Halo Infinite 26. Alan Wake Remastered + DLC 1 and DLC 2 27. Luigi's Mansion 3 28. Bioshock Infinite 29. New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe 30. Turok Dinosaur Hunter 31. Tom Clancey's Splinter Cell 32. Call of Duty WWII 33. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow Doom Eternal's DLC 1 34. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory Now maybe 8 to 10 of them i had started before 2023 but most of them i started and finished in 2023.
@@spursdynasty7378 Yeah I really wanted to put a dent in my backlog this year. Plus I have no friends and no life lol. In 2024 I plan to play a lot too. But there will be a bunch of RPGs I want to do so I'm sure I'll beat less games total. I never kept a list before like I did this year. Gonna do it going forward cause it's fun to keep track of what you beat and what year you beat them.
@@MB-hu2jl? There was a ton of new stuff. Can’t stand when people like you take what 1 or 2 games did and act like the entire year was just that. You’re one of those people that just looks for specific comments to reply to hoping you can start a thread of arguing
Happy Christmas Jon! Really enjoyed today’s video. Enjoyed you and Kim’s picks. Have a few notes for games I need to return to over the Christmas break as a result of your video. Thought we might see Xenoblade 3: Future Redeemed on the list? I know from previous entries that it’s more of a Kim pick. Not sure if you guys have played through it yet. It was a highlight of 2023 for me. An incredible RPG and an unbelievable culmination of the entire Xeno saga.
I beat Spiderman 2, Final Fantasy XVI and Super Mario RPG this year and loved them. My brother just got me Star Ocean Second Story R for Christmas and I can't wait to get into it.
It was a turning point year. It was crazy to be playing Armored Core, Zelda, Diablo, Final Fantasy, Mario, Resident Evil; how times have changed? Lots of fun though. CP 2077 Phantom Liberty for me.
Armored Core 6, Lies of P, FF16 and Spider-Man 2 were my absolute favorites this year. I haven't played Baldur's Gate 3 yet. Physical copy should arrive soon from Japan. Just started Super Mario Brothers Wonder. It's okay so far. Only played the first few levels.
Mostly caught up on games I had in my backlog but, like Kim Diablo 4 is bettter than people protray. It did get bad with an update at a point but been maining it and MH rise/Sunbreak, back and forth for six months and had fun. Still playing after the platinum. Trying RE4 now but I can't seem to get in the groove of it. Love your infectious enthusiasm, John and thanks for cheering me up at times this year, you're a legend. Happy New year 🎉
i didn't expect another episode today, my Game of the Year was Star Ocean the Second Story R, some runners up were Like A Dragon Ishin, Like A Dragon Gaiden and Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, man this has been a great year for games
John I've been waiting all last week and half this week for this video. I noticed you didn't upload Sunday as you usually do. This is going to be great! Thanks man. Happy New Year!!!
One of the most immersive games I’ve ever played. Incredible world, cast, quests, just truly checked off all the boxes for me. Tried starfield after and couldn’t stand the stereotypical NPC dialogue when BG3 has quality packed into the tiniest of details esp with dialogue.
2023 was a great year in gaming. These are my favorite games of the year: 1. Baldur's Gate III 2. Alan Wake II 3. Dead Space Remake 4. Metroid Prime Remastered 5. The legend of Zelda: Tears of the kingdom
Thanks for all the awesome videos that you've worked on and put out this year! Even though it felt like it came out ages ago, Dead Space Remake would be one of my top games of 2023 along with FFXVI and Spider-man 2. I took the day off for all 3 games haha!
Man, my favorite games this year is a tough one. I had not enough time to play everything I wanted. Baldur's Gate 3. Hifi Rush. Sea of Stars. Gonna count Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart since it came out on PC and I finally got to play it. Armored Core 6. Super Mario RPG. And I almost forgot about Chained Echoes! I know it released last December but it was not able to get to it right away. How did i forget Star Ocean?! Too many amazing games this year.
Sea All Stars was one of the best games I played in a long time really really enjoyed it and your review is what made me decide to buy it even digitally
I’ll be honest, I didn’t get many new releases this year. I did play a few levels of Mario Wonder with my kids and I did play as the unseen helper in my wife’s playthrough of Pikmin 4. The only game I sat down and fully played through was Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, so I’d say that is my game of the year. I know, I’ve got a lot of catching up to do. 😅
I really really enjoyed Mario Rabbits sparks of Hope, TMNT shredder’s revenge and TOTK of course. also played Octopath traveler for the first time and Loved it!!!
My game of the year was fire emblem engage, though there was no choice involved there since it was the only 2023 release I have gotten around to playing so far. Truly a fantastic game for a huge fire emblem fan such as myself, but even then I can't with full confidence say it would be my pick had I gotten around to playing some of the other exciting jrpg releases of the year. One such game being Octopath 2, which I plan to start in January. Wishing you and your family all the best going into the new year!
Beneath Oresa, Marvel's Midnight Suns, Chained Echoes, Hi Fi Rush, and Lies of P were the best games for me. Rogue trader is also proving to be amazing. So much depth to character customization
OMGOODNESS1. YOU JUST MADE MY MUST PLAY LIST LONGER. 😂 I had a couple on this list that I had my eye on, but when you said they were your favourites, I had to write them down. Thank you. I gotta upgrade my Switch.
Played almost all of these. This year was stacked. I just started playing Jedi Survivor, and I can’t believe I missed this one. So good! I feel like it is underrated
My favorite game was The Talos Principle 2. I was a big fan of the first game (in fact I still think it's pretty much the best puzzle game with the best story ever made) and, yep, the second one is also up there, though it hits somewhat different because of a different kind of story and atmosphere and a much greater scale of the world they built, but it was excellent experience. Also loved RE4 remake, Metroid Prime remake and Dead Space remake. Yeah, I know, all remakes, but what can I do, I loved them and I think they were all awesome. PS Also, I noticed you didn't put Ys X on your list and you also didn't review it for some reason, only first impressions. What's going on, man, I'm worried about your relationships with Ys series. I began watching you after your excellent reviews of some older Ys titles.
Have you played The Turing Test? I’m not saying it’s better than the Talos principle, but it has one of the smartest and best stories in gaming/ in the puzzle genre. Great game.
You making me excited for Talos. I loved the first game even though the end game puzzle glitched and was forced to use a guide which ruins things for me. Luckily no fault of my own but still. The clone didn't activate so I was climbing the tower trying to get as far as I could but eventually got to a point you needed the clone. And the clone made the lower areas way easier. I was so frustrated lol
I really enjoyed watching my son play RE4 REmake. I remember playing the original on my game cube and absolutely falling in love with it and becoming a big resident evil fan. He’s now platinum it and is still playing it he’s put about 130+ hrs into it.
Sea of Stars was for me a loved letter, been fan with Chrono trigger since i was 8 years old, i am now 34 and i'm from venezuela and in a rental store i saw chrono trigger, the salesman told me it was a new action game, and i rented it, fun thing it wasn't action game but it was the best game i've ever played, so being able to play another RPG with so much effort and love for that game was awesome i can't tell how much i've waited for a game like that, and i am so glad you like it so much.
I can not believe Johnny hasn’t played Alan Wake 2. It’s absolutely my game of the year. Although I just downloaded Baldur’s Gate 3 for my Steamdeck so I’ll reserve my judgement for later 😂
@@JazGalaxy You’re trippin’ lol. It’s completely in his wheelhouse I just think he hasn’t had the time to play it with all the current games out right now.
@@Andination33 He mentioned he’s gonna play/talk about Baldur’s Gate 3 and Starfield in early January. He didn’t even mention Alan Wake 2 :( it breaks my heart lol 💔
Yeah I definitely hurt my wallet on RPGs this year, but no regrets. Star Ocean Second Story R is definitely my favorite this year, and I can’t wait to play some more of these new Dragon Quest games when I finish DQXI.
Fantastic video as usual. I loved the remake of resident evil 4, star ocean the second story R, and, of course legend of Zelda, tears of the kingdom. Plus Dead Space remake!
My best games of 2023 1.Baldur's gate 3 2.The legend of Zelda:tears of the kingdom 3.Marvel's Spider-Man 2 4.Resident Evil 4 5.Street Fighter 6 6.Alan wake 2 7.Star Wars jedi: Survivor 8.Final Fantasy XVI 9.Fire Emblem engage 10.Super mario bros wonder HM One piece odyssey Sea of Stars Dave the Diver Armored Core VI Hi-Fi Rush Mortal Kombat 1 Lies of P Dredge Pikmin 4 Cyberpunk 2077: phantom liberty Bayonetta Origins
Man I work until 11:30 PM EST . You are hyping me up to get home and play some video games lol . I call myself the biggest gamer in the world but I don’t think anyone beats you haha . Love your channel man !!! Keep it going dude ! Gotta get Kim on another episode !!!
Did you play The legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails? As an Ys fan (like you), I'd like your thoughts. Can't find any decent reviews, maybe just a total flop. Don't want to spend €50 on a guess.
Love your videos man....started watching after you shared my love for breath of the wild, now you share my love of tears of the kingdom and other great games this year and with the most possitive spin, its refreshing
RGG Studios has been killing it lately. Thoroughly enjoyed Like a Dragon Ishin and Like a Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name. Extremely excited for Infinite Wealth.
My favorite games have a lot on common with your picks. I loved RE4, Spiderman 2, SF6, TOTK, and Mario Wonder. 2033 was my best year of gaming. I didn't have this much fun in a year.
2023 was an insane year for gaming. The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, Metroid Prime Remastered, Armored Core VI, Assassin's Creed Mirage, Super Mario Wonder, Super Mario RPG, Dead Space Remake, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Like A Dragon Ishin, Like A Dragon Gaiden the Man Who Erased His Name, Hogwarts Legacy, Spider-Man 2, Alan Wake 2, Baldur's Gate 3, Diablo IV, Street Fighter 6, Mortal Kombat 1, Pikmin 4, Octopath Traveler 2, etc. That's not even a complete list of the titles that have released this year. 2023 will be difficult to top in terms of high quality video games. A huge thanks to you and Kim for everything that you've done and that you continue to do moving forward. I always appreciate the infectious positivity and enthusiasm. This channel feels like a second home to me and it's a wonderful place to visit whenever I need to relax or when I'm in need of a pick-me-up. Thanks, again! I hope that you and Kim had a wonderful Christmas. I hope that you have an amazing New Year. May 2024 bring prosperity, happiness, and success for the both of you. God bless and stay safe!
Very good picks, but seeing how much you like jrpgs its strange not to see Trails into Reverie and/or Trails into Azure. Also Alan Wake 2 is worth mentioning.
RE4R, FF 16, Jedi Survivor, and Spider-Man 2 were some of my most played this year. 2023 really is in the run for one of the greatest gaming years. So many good ones. Wishing Johnny and everyone a great 2024 🙏🏽
I just bought Super Mario Bros Wonder today and played it with my cousin for a couple of hours. It's a lot of fun and I've really enjoyed it so it so far!
Johnny! Honest question, how do you play these games while being a dad. 2 young kids here, I’m lucky if I finish 3 games a year, after work, clean up, play, I’m passed out on the couch with Switch in hand. Tears of the Kingdom in week and half?! Do you sleep? 😂 But so blessed with all these new old school rpg hybrids coming out. What a time to be a gamer…but too many games for this old guy. At this rate I don’t need anything new for at least a year
Love your video and passion. Great list of games. Just please say on what platform your playing the games on, or prefer to, like armored core... Man i have so many games that i need a life time to go through them.
If you feel overwhelmed, Pikmin 4 is the only one I've played yet. I only got the Switch earlier this year and I'm having to try catching up, I'm currently playing Breath of the wild, Yoshi's crafted world and Wonder boy dragons trap.
I really enjoyed Lies of P. Solid souls like that does its own thing. Bit more linear, but still a lot of connectivity between environments. Also, the story is a lot less cryptic. Adds a lot more to the atmosphere, world building, and characters than your typical souls like. Some folks had complaints with difficulty/strength builds. But there are a lot of mechanics at your disposal in this game that just need to be learned & experimented with. Solid 9.5/10 IMO.
Great list and hard to argue with your choices. I did not play all of them yet, but of the ones I did, I have FF XVI, Sea of Stars, RE4: Remake, Super Mario Wonder. I know I would love Octopath II and TotK and FE: Engage but I was not able to get to them in 2023 because this year was insane. My additional pick that a lot of people might have overlooked is Lies of P, as it is a tremendously well-made and sublimely atmospheric Souls-like game. I totally devoured that game and did three continuous playthroughs. I think people may have slept on it a bit to be honest, but how can I blame them when this year was so freaking stacked.
I’m making my way though Pikmin 3 Delux at the moment. Brilliant game, as soon as I’ve finished it I’ll be getting 4. I’m with you on Pikmin 1, SO much nostalgia!!!! Still have my original GameCube version I bought on release back in the day.
You cant imagine how happy i am everytime you upload,your passion and energy about video games has made me love gaming over again,this channel is nostalgic itself and i always come here when i want to brighten my day.Also we need more KIM 😂
Same for me too
The only good thing, and I mean only, is during lockdown and quarantine is discovering channels like this all over UA-cam.
Same reason I watch. There is a comfort in knowing someone else who grew up playing video games still appreciates them so much from the past and present. I'm about to turn 35 in a few days and after many moves around the country I don't have videogame friends that I did growing up. I appreciate a lot of the older games. These videos are cozy.
Octopath 2 was my favorite game of the year. I really enjoyed the first game and the second improved on every aspect of it. I feel like it came out so early in the year that everyone forgot about it by November / December, it deserved at least a couple of nods at the game awards.
Boss battle theme gives me chills
I need to farm a lot to beat each character history
Playing right now and enjoying the first few hours. One was a favorite of mine.
Agree. It's a really good game. I'm still working on getting through everyone's chapter 1. Got the game on hold for a little bit while wrapping up some other games, so I can properly immerse.
People say that Octopath Traveler 1+2 are hard games, I disagree. But they are very entertaining . Why don't anybody talk about the great rpgs?
I love the D&D stories episodes, can't wait to hear what John has to say about BG3
Thanks for being there for a good year in Gaming!
I didn't play many new games in 2023, but I played Ys 8 this year for the first time because of this channel and it's become one of my favorite video game experiences ever.
My favorite game of the year is still Armored Core VI, but there are other games that are just as amazing too like Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Octopath Traveler II, Super Mario RPG Remake, Star Ocean: Second Story R, Dead Space Remake, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Hi-Fi Rush, Vengeful Guardian Moonrider, and Super Mario Bros Wonder too. This whole year is jam packed with amazing games and most of 'em not even AAA games either so you know they're good stuff.
I'm interested in trying Armored Core, but I'm not sure if I'd like it. Your taste seems largely aligned with mine. But I never got into Souls or Elden Ring despite being a diehard Monster Hunter fan. I enjoyed Daemon X Machina a decent bit, but the gyro aiming made it fun to shoot. I suppose I could also map gyro to mouse on Deck for Armored Core. Anyways, think it would appeal to someone who doesn't like the Souls games due to tedious difficulty?
Thanks for the year of great content. Hope you and your family had a great Christmas
I got The Guide To Japanese Role Playing games from Bitmap Books and Star Ocean Second Story R for Christmas this year. After I saw that book on your channel I wanted it so badly and it's going to be a prized possession for sure. I'm looking forward to getting more time with Star Ocean as it's such a nice nostalgic looking game.
Thanks for reminding me to get that book! Just ordered it too. Also glad to hear you enjoy Star Ocean. I couldn't decide what my holiday period game should be, and it was going to be Star Ocean too until I realised I still need to play Persona 4 and the time seems right - so I got P4G! I'm excited for that warm nostalgic vibe that I'm expecting too.
@reefatbakht It's a really high-quality book and I'm sure you'll love it. So far, Star Ocean has been great, and I haven't even played the original version, but it's still nostalgic. This is a great road map for how JRPGs can be remade without losing their original charm.
ARMORED CORE 6. YES. It's my personal game of the year. I love oldschool mecha as well and I still can't stop playing it... And that they just released the ranked PVP mode with some great updates.. I mean god. Incredible game. So many mind blowing moments. All I want to do is gush about it. Would understand why others might not feel the same way but it's like it was made for me.. I'm sure you understand haha
Top 3 for me this year were:
-Spider Man 2
-Tears of the Kingdom
-Octopath Traveler 2
Nice! I was pleasantly surprised by Octopath Traveler 2, as I wasn't too moved by the original (wasn't bad, I just didn't care for the stories, characters, etc). Very glad I gave the sequel a chance, OT2 is one of my favorite titles from the year.
This is my first time on your channels and i love the energy you give off when you talk so passionately above games ! Keep up the good work
Top 3 for me are FF XVI, Armored Core VI and Double Dragon Gaiden. AC VI was my first Armored core and it blew me away and I beat the game which is prob my highest achievement.
Time to recline the gaming chair and settle in for the Best Games of 2023!
Great picks, Johnny! I picked up Baldur's Gate so I'll be playing that soon! Recently got Spider-Man 2 and Armored Core as well, can't wait to try those as well. Out of the 2023 titles I've played this year, I'd say Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Street Fighter 6, the Super Mario RPG Remake have been my favorites. Really loving Pikmin 4 and Star Ocean: The Second Story R so far as well.
Fantastic year for games! I am shocked to see that nobody mentioned F-Zero 99. I have been playing a bit almost every day since it came out, the game is awesome!
Really enjoyed Hi-Fi Rush. Felt like a nice throwback to the Dreamcast.
Agreed
Bomb rush Cyberfunk was a close second 😂
Very awesome game and that soundtrack!! Awesome stuff
I had so much fun with octopath traveler 2, some of the best music, stories and graphics I’ve seen this year.
This was a year cranking through my back log, I've played/got really into; Bravely Second, Automobilista 2, Dirt Rally 2.0, Crash Team Racing NF, Final Fantasy 7 (original), Sonic Mania, Jedi Fallen Order, and Battle Garrega 2016
My favorite game this year was Baldur's Gate III - a game I waited more than 20 years for.
That the game was absolutely outstanding and even found so much recognition (and success) in the more mainstream videogame media filled me with joy!
im 6 hours into BG3 and bored , Xenoblade chronicles 3 kept me hooked till the end and dwarf fortress I cannot stop playing with all its story playing and surprises
Baldur game 3 is a bad game, good graphics sure but TERRIBLE gameplay.... It was made for kids so it sold well.
@@kr1me2000 OK 🤡
@@kr1me2000 Sure, because the game totally hasn't an age rating of 18+ and in part got notoriety for a sex scene with a druid shapeshifted into a bear.
Seems super appropriate for kids. :D
It's fine if you don't like the gameplay but your comment just comes off as very ignorant.
Made for kids? I think you spelled Zelda wrong.@@kr1me2000
you mentioned all of my games of the year except one. DQ Monsters - The Dark Prince. Absolutely loved everything about this game. still debating on whether to complete the monsterpedia or not.
I think it came out too late in the year. It should have been released in the summer and more people would’ve talked about it.
This video reminded me why I subscribed to you. I don't always share your love of certain games or genres, but how you talk about games with such passion is electric. Keep up the great work.
Baldur’s Gate III, Trails to Azure, Trails into Reverie, FF16 were my favorite games this year. I need to play Octopath 2
This year was just INSANE with how packed it was. I couldn't get to 1/2 of what I wanted to lol. Great video!
I'm just catching up with physical releases from last year, going on sale this year, I will be doing the exact same thing next year, lol
Metroid Prime Remastered, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Dead Space Remake, Tears of the Kingdom, The Talos Principle 2 were my 5 favorites of 2023. 3 of those are remakes or remasters, but what can I say they're amazing games made even better. Metroid Prime my favorite of the bunch, it was a nostalgia overload to play it again and just as great as I remembered. The Talos Principle 2 is the under the radar one, as puzzle games aren't as popular, but I adored it. The first one is an all-time favorite of mine, and I was blown away at how much bigger and graphically impressive it was. And a total steal for only $30, I spent over 70 hours on it. It's quite long. Honorable mention to Phantom Liberty since it's a DLC expansion, but I thought the story and missions in it were better than those of the base Cyberpunk game.
Amazing year! I just got a bunch of new releases for Christmas so I'm slowly catching up on them and having a blast!
Great list! I would add Jedi Survivor and Alan Wake 2. Had a lot of fun with those 2 in addition to some of the ones you mentioned.
AW2 was fantastic! Still hesitant on survivor due to PC optimization.
I played it on PC with epic settings! The game still has some annoying stuttering issues here and there but the game is so good you overlook it. @@flataffect It only just needs 1 or 2 patches to get it running perfectly. The last patch they did really helped.
My favorites are final fantasy 16, dead space, re4, super mario wonder, RoboCop and metroid prime.
Baldurs gate 3 was mind blowing. I don’t say this lightly, but that game literally is going to shape that style of RPG for many years to come and even have an effect on games outside of the genre. And the remakes and remasters we’ve seen this year were fantastic, it would’ve been a great year, even without those however.
Great list Johnny! My favorite games this year are Dead Space Remake, RE4 Remake, Octopath Traveller 2, and Robocop Rogue City.
This year I played and beat:
1. Rise of the Tomb Raider
2. Ratchet and Clank 1
3. Uncharted Drake's Fortune
4. Wolfenstein The Old Blood
5. Mario and Rabbids Kingdom Battle
6. Dead Space Remake
7. Zelda Skyward Sword
8. Resident Evil 4
9. Resident Evil 4 Remake + DLC
10. Zelda Breath of the Wild + DLC 1 and DLC 2
11. Final Fantasy VII
12. Metroid Prime Remastered
13. Super Mario 3D World
14. Bloodborne
15. Uncharted 2 Among Thieves
16. The Last of Us Part 2
17. Elden Ring
18. The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt
19. Until Dawn
20. Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon
21. SOMA
22. The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan
23. Paper Mario
24. Kirby and the Forgotten Land
25. Halo Infinite
26. Alan Wake Remastered + DLC 1 and DLC 2
27. Luigi's Mansion 3
28. Bioshock Infinite
29. New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe
30. Turok Dinosaur Hunter
31. Tom Clancey's Splinter Cell
32. Call of Duty WWII
33. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow
Doom Eternal's DLC 1
34. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory
Now maybe 8 to 10 of them i had started before 2023 but most of them i started and finished in 2023.
Damn …I have most of these games but have only beaten a couple at best ! My backlog is so huge yet I keep getting more games 😂
@@spursdynasty7378 Yeah I really wanted to put a dent in my backlog this year. Plus I have no friends and no life lol. In 2024 I plan to play a lot too. But there will be a bunch of RPGs I want to do so I'm sure I'll beat less games total.
I never kept a list before like I did this year. Gonna do it going forward cause it's fun to keep track of what you beat and what year you beat them.
@@JonathanWillow-zz7rb It's just so awesome. Gonna beat the second and maybe third this coming year.
Congrats! That's a list I'd be proud of in my prime years as a youth!
@@gamelover2222 Hey, thanks! 🙏
2023 was EPIC. So many good games. I can't remember a jam packed year like this in a while.
It was a terrible year filled with regurgitated ideas from devs in the form of remakes. Can ppl create new things please????
@@MB-hu2jlexactly I agree. Nothing new under the sun.
@@MB-hu2jl? There was a ton of new stuff. Can’t stand when people like you take what 1 or 2 games did and act like the entire year was just that. You’re one of those people that just looks for specific comments to reply to hoping you can start a thread of arguing
@@MB-hu2jlno life
definitely one of the most underrated UA-camrs, been watching for years love the content!!!!
Happy Christmas Jon! Really enjoyed today’s video.
Enjoyed you and Kim’s picks. Have a few notes for games I need to return to over the Christmas break as a result of your video.
Thought we might see Xenoblade 3: Future Redeemed on the list? I know from previous entries that it’s more of a Kim pick. Not sure if you guys have played through it yet. It was a highlight of 2023 for me. An incredible RPG and an unbelievable culmination of the entire Xeno saga.
Some really good choices shown here !👍
Hope you had a good🎄🎄 holiday, and here's to a great 2024! 🎇😎👍✌️
Octopath Traveler 2 is my favourite game of the year, although I have only played the demo. Great show! Grind on, man!
I finally played "Sleeping Dogs" and "Shadow of the damned" this year. Both games were great!
Advance wars was also my first strategy game ❤❤❤❤ thanks for giving it a bit of spotlight
Octopath Traveler 2 And FFXVI. Both were incredible.
I beat Spiderman 2, Final Fantasy XVI and Super Mario RPG this year and loved them. My brother just got me Star Ocean Second Story R for Christmas and I can't wait to get into it.
13:03 might try star ocean 2 remake later on
It was a turning point year. It was crazy to be playing Armored Core, Zelda, Diablo, Final Fantasy, Mario, Resident Evil; how times have changed? Lots of fun though.
CP 2077 Phantom Liberty for me.
Armored Core 6, Lies of P, FF16 and Spider-Man 2 were my absolute favorites this year.
I haven't played Baldur's Gate 3 yet. Physical copy should arrive soon from Japan. Just started Super Mario Brothers Wonder. It's okay so far. Only played the first few levels.
Mostly caught up on games I had in my backlog but, like Kim Diablo 4 is bettter than people protray. It did get bad with an update at a point but been maining it and MH rise/Sunbreak, back and forth for six months and had fun. Still playing after the platinum. Trying RE4 now but I can't seem to get in the groove of it. Love your infectious enthusiasm, John and thanks for cheering me up at times this year, you're a legend. Happy New year 🎉
i didn't expect another episode today, my Game of the Year was Star Ocean the Second Story R, some runners up were Like A Dragon Ishin, Like A Dragon Gaiden and Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, man this has been a great year for games
I love your content, Merry christmas dude!!
John I've been waiting all last week and half this week for this video. I noticed you didn't upload Sunday as you usually do. This is going to be great! Thanks man. Happy New Year!!!
Man I really need to get to RE4 remake!! You are so good at hyping ppl up
As soon as I picked up Baldur's Gate 3, everything else went on the back burner. It's a spectacular rpg
One of the most immersive games I’ve ever played. Incredible world, cast, quests, just truly checked off all the boxes for me. Tried starfield after and couldn’t stand the stereotypical NPC dialogue when BG3 has quality packed into the tiniest of details esp with dialogue.
Very nice! Also I got gebaited by Ys X pack in Thumbnail 😂
2023 was a great year in gaming. These are my favorite games of the year:
1. Baldur's Gate III
2. Alan Wake II
3. Dead Space Remake
4. Metroid Prime Remastered
5. The legend of Zelda: Tears of the kingdom
Dead space was such a fantastic game.
You need to play Robocop on PS5 one of my fav games of the year :)
Thanks for all the awesome videos that you've worked on and put out this year!
Even though it felt like it came out ages ago, Dead Space Remake would be one of my top games of 2023 along with FFXVI and Spider-man 2. I took the day off for all 3 games haha!
Man, my favorite games this year is a tough one. I had not enough time to play everything I wanted. Baldur's Gate 3. Hifi Rush. Sea of Stars. Gonna count Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart since it came out on PC and I finally got to play it. Armored Core 6. Super Mario RPG.
And I almost forgot about Chained Echoes! I know it released last December but it was not able to get to it right away.
How did i forget Star Ocean?! Too many amazing games this year.
Sea All Stars was one of the best games I played in a long time really really enjoyed it and your review is what made me decide to buy it even digitally
I’ll be honest, I didn’t get many new releases this year. I did play a few levels of Mario Wonder with my kids and I did play as the unseen helper in my wife’s playthrough of Pikmin 4. The only game I sat down and fully played through was Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, so I’d say that is my game of the year. I know, I’ve got a lot of catching up to do. 😅
Definitely BG3. It's not perfect but I appreciate greatly what they are trying to do .
Its obviously not perfect, the gameplay is VERY bad. Now kids only want good graphics and they call it a good game.
@@kr1me2000How is the gameplay “very bad”?
The game is made for kids with good story and graphics but brain dead gameplay. Kids and grand parents can beat the game.@@zimmy4868
I really really enjoyed Mario Rabbits sparks of Hope, TMNT shredder’s revenge and TOTK of course. also played Octopath traveler for the first time and Loved it!!!
My game of the year was fire emblem engage, though there was no choice involved there since it was the only 2023 release I have gotten around to playing so far. Truly a fantastic game for a huge fire emblem fan such as myself, but even then I can't with full confidence say it would be my pick had I gotten around to playing some of the other exciting jrpg releases of the year. One such game being Octopath 2, which I plan to start in January.
Wishing you and your family all the best going into the new year!
Beneath Oresa, Marvel's Midnight Suns, Chained Echoes, Hi Fi Rush, and Lies of P were the best games for me. Rogue trader is also proving to be amazing. So much depth to character customization
Good list. Chained echoes, and lies of p are both amazing games.
OMGOODNESS1. YOU JUST MADE MY MUST PLAY LIST LONGER. 😂 I had a couple on this list that I had my eye on, but when you said they were your favourites, I had to write them down. Thank you. I gotta upgrade my Switch.
Game of the Year is a three way tie between Tears of the Kingdom Star Ocean R and Mario RPG I honestly can't decide which one I liked best
Played almost all of these. This year was stacked. I just started playing Jedi Survivor, and I can’t believe I missed this one. So good! I feel like it is underrated
All the best for New Year, have a good one.
My favorite game was The Talos Principle 2. I was a big fan of the first game (in fact I still think it's pretty much the best puzzle game with the best story ever made) and, yep, the second one is also up there, though it hits somewhat different because of a different kind of story and atmosphere and a much greater scale of the world they built, but it was excellent experience. Also loved RE4 remake, Metroid Prime remake and Dead Space remake. Yeah, I know, all remakes, but what can I do, I loved them and I think they were all awesome.
PS Also, I noticed you didn't put Ys X on your list and you also didn't review it for some reason, only first impressions. What's going on, man, I'm worried about your relationships with Ys series. I began watching you after your excellent reviews of some older Ys titles.
Have you played The Turing Test? I’m not saying it’s better than the Talos principle, but it has one of the smartest and best stories in gaming/ in the puzzle genre. Great game.
You making me excited for Talos. I loved the first game even though the end game puzzle glitched and was forced to use a guide which ruins things for me. Luckily no fault of my own but still. The clone didn't activate so I was climbing the tower trying to get as far as I could but eventually got to a point you needed the clone. And the clone made the lower areas way easier. I was so frustrated lol
I really enjoyed watching my son play RE4 REmake. I remember playing the original on my game cube and absolutely falling in love with it and becoming a big resident evil fan. He’s now platinum it and is still playing it he’s put about 130+ hrs into it.
Zelda Tears of The Kingdom and Super Mario RPG were def my favorites for 2023!
Sea of Stars was for me a loved letter, been fan with Chrono trigger since i was 8 years old, i am now 34 and i'm from venezuela and in a rental store i saw chrono trigger, the salesman told me it was a new action game, and i rented it, fun thing it wasn't action game but it was the best game i've ever played, so being able to play another RPG with so much effort and love for that game was awesome i can't tell how much i've waited for a game like that, and i am so glad you like it so much.
I can not believe Johnny hasn’t played Alan Wake 2. It’s absolutely my game of the year. Although I just downloaded Baldur’s Gate 3 for my Steamdeck so I’ll reserve my judgement for later 😂
I’m surprised you’re surprised. It’s not at all his general wheelhouse. Johnny isn’t generally the go-to guy for western games.
@@JazGalaxy You’re trippin’ lol. It’s completely in his wheelhouse I just think he hasn’t had the time to play it with all the current games out right now.
@@JazGalaxy he liked dead space so...
Im suprised he didnt talk about Baldur's Gate 3 really more than Alan Wake 2, its like a once in a lifetime RPG
@@Andination33 He mentioned he’s gonna play/talk about Baldur’s Gate 3 and Starfield in early January. He didn’t even mention Alan Wake 2 :( it breaks my heart lol 💔
Labyrinth of Zangetsu for me, I think you'd love it Johnny, oldschool 1st person dungeon crawling RPG.
Yeah I definitely hurt my wallet on RPGs this year, but no regrets. Star Ocean Second Story R is definitely my favorite this year, and I can’t wait to play some more of these new Dragon Quest games when I finish DQXI.
Fantastic video as usual. I loved the remake of resident evil 4, star ocean the second story R, and, of course legend of Zelda, tears of the kingdom. Plus Dead Space remake!
My best games of 2023
1.Baldur's gate 3
2.The legend of Zelda:tears of the kingdom
3.Marvel's Spider-Man 2
4.Resident Evil 4
5.Street Fighter 6
6.Alan wake 2
7.Star Wars jedi: Survivor
8.Final Fantasy XVI
9.Fire Emblem engage
10.Super mario bros wonder
HM
One piece odyssey
Sea of Stars
Dave the Diver
Armored Core VI
Hi-Fi Rush
Mortal Kombat 1
Lies of P
Dredge
Pikmin 4
Cyberpunk 2077: phantom liberty
Bayonetta Origins
Nice list. I also posted an extensive list like yours in the comments. I didn't get around to ToTK, Alan Wake 2, nor RE 4 but I definitely want to!
Man I work until 11:30 PM EST . You are hyping me up to get home and play some video games lol . I call myself the biggest gamer in the world but I don’t think anyone beats you haha . Love your channel man !!! Keep it going dude ! Gotta get Kim on another episode !!!
Im so happy about what you had to say about Fire Emblem Engage. I was enthralled with the storyline and characters as well
2023 added more to my backlog of games I want to play that will sit on the shelf for that one magical day i will get around to them.
Did you play The legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails? As an Ys fan (like you), I'd like your thoughts. Can't find any decent reviews, maybe just a total flop. Don't want to spend €50 on a guess.
Tears of the kingdom, alan wake 2, resident evil 4, dead space
Love your videos man....started watching after you shared my love for breath of the wild, now you share my love of tears of the kingdom and other great games this year and with the most possitive spin, its refreshing
BG3 and Alan Wake 2 ruled this year
Me and my wife actually played a lot of Diablo IV this year. We got the PS5 version and played in split-screen co-op. It was awesome.
RGG Studios has been killing it lately. Thoroughly enjoyed Like a Dragon Ishin and Like a Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name. Extremely excited for Infinite Wealth.
My favorite games have a lot on common with your picks. I loved RE4, Spiderman 2, SF6, TOTK, and Mario Wonder. 2033 was my best year of gaming. I didn't have this much fun in a year.
2023 was an insane year for gaming. The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, Metroid Prime Remastered, Armored Core VI, Assassin's Creed Mirage, Super Mario Wonder, Super Mario RPG, Dead Space Remake, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Like A Dragon Ishin, Like A Dragon Gaiden the Man Who Erased His Name, Hogwarts Legacy, Spider-Man 2, Alan Wake 2, Baldur's Gate 3, Diablo IV, Street Fighter 6, Mortal Kombat 1, Pikmin 4, Octopath Traveler 2, etc. That's not even a complete list of the titles that have released this year. 2023 will be difficult to top in terms of high quality video games. A huge thanks to you and Kim for everything that you've done and that you continue to do moving forward. I always appreciate the infectious positivity and enthusiasm. This channel feels like a second home to me and it's a wonderful place to visit whenever I need to relax or when I'm in need of a pick-me-up. Thanks, again! I hope that you and Kim had a wonderful Christmas. I hope that you have an amazing New Year. May 2024 bring prosperity, happiness, and success for the both of you. God bless and stay safe!
Very good picks, but seeing how much you like jrpgs its strange not to see Trails into Reverie and/or Trails into Azure. Also Alan Wake 2 is worth mentioning.
Happy when every year there are so many great games. Thanks for sharing.
RE4R, FF 16, Jedi Survivor, and Spider-Man 2 were some of my most played this year. 2023 really is in the run for one of the greatest gaming years. So many good ones. Wishing Johnny and everyone a great 2024 🙏🏽
2023 was such an incredible year!
My favs were Tears of the Kingdom, Final Fantasy XVI and Resident Evil 4 Remake.
your enthusiasm is stellar
1. Fire Emblem Engage
2. Star Ocean 2nd story R
3. Super Mario RPG
You didn't mention it but I HAVE TO MENTION dead space remake here for anyone who missed that and loves RE4 or the remake.
I just bought Super Mario Bros Wonder today and played it with my cousin for a couple of hours. It's a lot of fun and I've really enjoyed it so it so far!
Johnny! Honest question, how do you play these games while being a dad. 2 young kids here, I’m lucky if I finish 3 games a year, after work, clean up, play, I’m passed out on the couch with Switch in hand. Tears of the Kingdom in week and half?! Do you sleep? 😂 But so blessed with all these new old school rpg hybrids coming out. What a time to be a gamer…but too many games for this old guy. At this rate I don’t need anything new for at least a year
Love your video and passion. Great list of games. Just please say on what platform your playing the games on, or prefer to, like armored core...
Man i have so many games that i need a life time to go through them.
My game of the year was Huntdown. Did it come out this year? Probably not, lol.
If you feel overwhelmed, Pikmin 4 is the only one I've played yet. I only got the Switch earlier this year and I'm having to try catching up, I'm currently playing Breath of the wild, Yoshi's crafted world and Wonder boy dragons trap.
Dragon's Trap is great. Hope you're enjoying it.
@@paulrr5711 Bit rocky at first but did better when I understood it more.
I really enjoyed Lies of P. Solid souls like that does its own thing. Bit more linear, but still a lot of connectivity between environments. Also, the story is a lot less cryptic. Adds a lot more to the atmosphere, world building, and characters than your typical souls like. Some folks had complaints with difficulty/strength builds. But there are a lot of mechanics at your disposal in this game that just need to be learned & experimented with. Solid 9.5/10 IMO.
Great list and hard to argue with your choices. I did not play all of them yet, but of the ones I did, I have FF XVI, Sea of Stars, RE4: Remake, Super Mario Wonder. I know I would love Octopath II and TotK and FE: Engage but I was not able to get to them in 2023 because this year was insane.
My additional pick that a lot of people might have overlooked is Lies of P, as it is a tremendously well-made and sublimely atmospheric Souls-like game. I totally devoured that game and did three continuous playthroughs. I think people may have slept on it a bit to be honest, but how can I blame them when this year was so freaking stacked.
Definitely give Jedi Survivor a go, I feel like it'll probably be on some heavy sales pretty soon
Such a good game. If it was any other year it'd be a strong candidate to GOTY.
@@greggski3710 it and Sea of Stars were my favs but I totally get the other games that have got all the awards
A huge fan of you and your wife man. Such positive personality and content
I’m making my way though Pikmin 3 Delux at the moment. Brilliant game, as soon as I’ve finished it I’ll be getting 4. I’m with you on Pikmin 1, SO much nostalgia!!!! Still have my original GameCube version I bought on release back in the day.