The 20 Best Video Games of 2019 So Far
Which games impressed professional reviewers the most during the first half of the year? Above, we rank the best-reviewed videogames released between January 1, 2019 and June 30, 2019 by Metascore. If a game was released on multiple platforms, we included only the version receiving the largest total number of reviews (usually, but not always, the PS4 version). Newly released ports of games released in prior years on other platforms are excluded, unless they are substantially different from the prior release.
The latest IP from FromSoftware, makers of the acclaimed Dark Souls series and Bloodborne, didn't disappoint. Set in 16th century Japan, the single-player-only Sekiro offers brutal, bloody ninja vs. samurai action with fast combat and a greater reliance on stealth, though it lacks many of the RPG elements found in the Souls series. Calling it difficult is an understatement, but you already knew that.
“FromSoftware proves yet again that they’re masters of their craft. Every aspect of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is just so lovingly crafted that any flaw feels like a droplet in an ocean of brilliance. Sekiro is the full package with immensely satisfying combat and an intriguing world to explore and discover.” —Critical Hit
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