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.
It's no mere graphical remaster. Coming nearly 21 years to the date after it was originally released (for the very first PlayStation console), Capcom's survival horror classic returned for the modern era in this remake that reimagines nearly every aspect of the game. Significantly, the camera is no longer in a fixed position—and the moving viewpoint makes playing through RE2 an entirely different experience even if you are very familiar with the original game. (The placement of everything has also been tweaked, so the element of surprise remains.) In another change, each playable character (Leon, Claire, and Ada) will also have a distinct campaign, which should help minimize repetition. Obviously, the graphics (and audio) have been significantly upgraded, but they have also been given a new sense of realism. In other words, the title might be old, but this is effectively a brand new game.
“Whether you're a long time fan or a newcomer, Resident Evil 2 remake is an absolutely fantastic game. It's the best in the series yet and wholly outshined my most optimistic expectations. It doesn't supersede the original, but it's an excellent retelling, a wonderful update, and an excellent experience.” —Game Revolution
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