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Best May 2023 Video Games You Cannot Wait To Play

Best May 2023 Video Games You Cannot Wait To Play

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With the year 2023 about halfway gone, there are already a number of Games of the Year contenders in the drawers for your consideration.

Surprisingly, in the first few months of the year, the undisputed wins came in the forms of "Resident Evil 4" and "Horizon Forbidden West".

However, from all indications, it is beginning to feel like even those incredible games were just marking time for the major contenders.

Then later came "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" in May, which dominated much of the conversations among gamers.

It became so omnipresent that it is almost easy to forget that several other fantastic games were released in the same month.

In this article, we bring you the best-reviewed games of each month, allowing you to look back at anything that might have otherwise slipped through the fingers unnoticed.

May 2023 has been admitted as basically an embarrassment of riches to warrant checking out those best-rated games of the month.

Darkest Dungeon 2

Upon its release in 2016, the first "Darkest Dungeon" was something of a revelation for gamers.

The roguelike title not only offered a lot of challenges but embraced its horror elements by adding a stress mechanic to the gameplay.

Characters could be psychologically impacted by their circumstances, which increased immersion for players.

That mechanic makes a triumphant return in "Darkest Dungeon 2," where it is joined by a host of other exciting additions. 

 

The Darkest Dungeon


Release Date: May 8, 2023
Platforms: PC
Genre: RPG, Roguelike
Game modes: Single-Player
Metacritic Score: 82

Planet of Lana

Described by its developers as a "cinematic puzzle adventure," "Planet of Lana" tells the story of a young girl and her adorable companion setting off on a journey through a hostile alien world.

The title's gorgeous cel-shaded graphics and cleverly designed biomes offer plenty of challenges for Lana and Mui as they try to rescue their loved ones from a mechanical army. 

 

The Planet of Lana


Release Date: May 23, 2023
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Genre: Action Adventure, Puzzle
Game modes: Single-Player
Metacritic Score: 82 (PC), 84 (Series X|S)

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

"The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" needs zero introduction at this point.

This is the long-awaited sequel to "Breath of the Wild" that finally arrived, expanding on its groundbreaking predecessor in every way.

The new game adds a number of fantastic abilities to Link's arsenal, allowing him to manipulate time and create as many bonkers contraptions as his heart desires. 

 

The Legend of Zelda



Release Date: May 12, 2023
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Genre: Action Adventure, Open World
Game modes: Single-Player
Metacritic Score: 96

Age of Wonders 4

Triumph Studios' "Age of Wonders 4" is another game that blew critics away this May.

The 4X turn-based strategy game lets players control a faction and conquer a fantasy realm — or die trying.

Critics and gamers agree that this newest entry in the beloved series ticks all the boxes necessary for a great strategy game. 

In fact, PCGamesN's Ian Boudreau wrote that "Age of Wonders 4" is "undoubtedly the best 4X game I've played in years, delivering top-notch exploration, combat, and diplomacy alongside a rewarding and dynamic customization system." 

 

Age of Wonders


Release Date: May 2, 2023
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre: Strategy, Turn-Based
Game modes: Single-Player, Online Multiplayer
Metacritic Score: 83 (PC)

Humanity

One of the most unique puzzlers in recent memory, "Humanity" puts you in charge of a glowing Shiba Inu who must guide a growing number of faceless people through a series of platforms and towards an exit.

Issuing commands by way of adorable little barks and special tiles, you have to make sure these folks all get where they need to be. 

Despite looking fairly simple on the surface, "Humanity" is anything but.

Humanity

 
Release Date: May 16, 2023
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Genre: Puzzle, Strategy
Game modes: Single-Player
Metacritic Score: 85 (PS5)


 

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