Game Informer’s Top Scoring Reviews Of 2022 [Game Informer]

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It’s no secret that 2022 is off to a raucous start with multiple game of the year contenders hitting within the first couple of months of the year. Even with highly-rated hits like Elden Ring, Dying Light 2, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and Horizon Forbidden West building the foundation of exceptional games of the year, there’s a lot still yet to release. This list will be your guide to every gaming experience Game Informer considers a must-play in 2022, encompassing the best games you can play on platforms like PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC, among others.

Below you’ll find a list of the top-scoring games of 2021, beginning with the top scorer and going down. Any game that scores between a 10 and an 8.5 makes the cut. Each entry also features a small blurb and a link to the full review. We’ll update the list with eligible titles as the year progresses, so be sure to bookmark this page if you ever need recommendations on what to play next. Have fun!

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        <h2><a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/product/elden-ring" hreflang="en">Elden Ring</a> </h2>
        From Software's dark fantasy action RPG offers up an incredible, unforgettable adventure. <span class="readreview faustina"><em><a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/review/elden-ring/absolutely-astonishing-adventure" hreflang="en">Read review</a></em></span>





































        <strong>Platforms:</strong> PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC<br>

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                                <time datetime="00Z" class="datetime">February 25, 2022</time>

9.75

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        <h2><a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/product/tunic" hreflang="en">Tunic</a> </h2>
        Tunic is a wonderous adventure replete with mystery, discovery, and heart. <span class="readreview faustina"><em><a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/review/tunic/a-dyed-in-the-wool-treasure" hreflang="en">Read review</a></em></span>



































        <strong>Platforms:</strong> Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC<br>

            <strong>Release Date:</strong>
                                <time datetime="00Z" class="datetime">March 16, 2022</time>

9.5

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        <h2><a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/product/dying-light-2-stay-human" hreflang="en">Dying Light 2 Stay Human</a> </h2>
        Techland has crafted a monster of a sequel that is bigger and better in almost every way. <span class="readreview faustina"><em><a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/review/dying-light-2-stay-human/dying-light-2-stay-human-review-an-apocalyptic-renaissance" hreflang="en">Read review</a></em></span>






































        <strong>Platforms:</strong> PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC<br>

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                February 4, 2022 (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC), TBA (Switch)

9.25

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        <h2><a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/product/final-fantasy-xiv-endwalker" hreflang="en">Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker</a> </h2>
        Endwalker caps off a story over a decade in the making in spectacular fashion and cements it as one of the series' best entries.  <span class="readreview faustina"><em><a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/review/final-fantasy-xiv-endwalker/final-fantasy-xiv-endwalker-review-a-grand-finale" hreflang="en">Read review</a></em></span>




































        <strong>Platforms:</strong> PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC, Mac<br>

            <strong>Release Date:</strong>
                                <time datetime="00Z" class="datetime">December 7, 2021</time>

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        <h2><a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/product/horizon-forbidden-west" hreflang="en">Horizon Forbidden West</a> </h2>
        Zero Dawn was a great proof of concept, but Forbidden West shows Guerrilla Games still has plenty of thought-provoking and compelling places to take Aloy’s adventures. <span class="readreview faustina"><em><a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/review/horizon-forbidden-west/leaping-to-greater-heights" hreflang="en">Read review</a></em></span>


































        <strong>Platforms:</strong> PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4<br>

            <strong>Release Date:</strong>
                                <time datetime="00Z" class="datetime">February 18, 2022</time>

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        <h2><a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/product/destiny-2-the-witch-queen" hreflang="en">Destiny 2: The Witch Queen</a> </h2>
        Bungie has crafted an excellent expansion, but it is squarely targeted at its most fervent players. <span class="readreview faustina"><em><a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/review/destiny-2-the-witch-queen/putting-all-the-pieces-together" hreflang="en">Read review</a></em></span>






































        <strong>Platforms:</strong> PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Stadia, PC<br>

            <strong>Release Date:</strong>
                                <time datetime="00Z" class="datetime">February 22, 2022</time>

8.75

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        <h2><a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/product/gran-turismo-7" hreflang="en">Gran Turismo 7</a> </h2>
        Gran Turismo 7 serves as a showcase for Polyphony Digital's love of automobile and racing culture, and delivers one of the best racing experiences on the market today. <span class="readreview faustina"><em><a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/review/gran-turismo-7/earning-its-place-on-the-podium" hreflang="en">Read review</a></em></span>


































        <strong>Platforms:</strong> PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4<br>

            <strong>Release Date:</strong>
                                <time datetime="00Z" class="datetime">March 4, 2022</time>

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        <h2><a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/product/pokemon-legends-arceus" hreflang="en">Pokémon Legends: Arceus</a> </h2>
        Pokémon Legends: Arceus charts an exciting new direction for the series, while still maintaining many of the core tenets that made Game Freak's franchise so beloved in the first place. <span class="readreview faustina"><em><a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/review/pokemon-legends-arceus/pokemon-legends-arceus-review-learning-some-new-moves" hreflang="en">Read review</a></em></span>

































        <strong>Platforms:</strong> Switch<br>

            <strong>Release Date:</strong>
                                <time datetime="00Z" class="datetime">January 28, 2022</time>

8.5

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        <h2><a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/product/young-souls" hreflang="en">Young Souls</a> </h2>
        Young Souls may not shatter the mold for beat 'em ups, but its well-designed combat and impressive presentation make it a stand-out.  <span class="readreview faustina"><em><a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/review/young-souls/young-souls-review-dungeon-brawling-with-the-best-of-them" hreflang="en">Read review</a></em></span>





































        <strong>Platforms:</strong> PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, Stadia, PC<br>

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                August 17, 2021 (Stadia), March 10, 2022 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC)

 

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