As theyear 2023 draws to a close (unless you read the article at the beginning of 2024, then yes, indeed, 2023 is well and truly over...), the Sortiraparis editorial team is feeling a touch nostalgic for this wonderful year for video games... We've sanded a lot of softs, and not just a little! That's why we've put together our best of 2023's video game favorites, to take you back to a wonderful year, rich in gaming releases.
The year 2023 saw the release of many fine softs, some eagerly awaited, others not at all, but many of them of great interest to gamers of all backgrounds. Action/adventure, RPGs, platformers, fighting games, FPS, Battle Royale... So many types of game on which we (and probably you) have spent hours trying to get to the end of the story, or just letting off steam to pass the time.
So, what are our favorite video games of 2023? We'll let you find out below. And who knows, maybe our selection will give you some last-minute Christmas ideas? All you have to do is make your choice!
Hogwarts Legacy on Nintendo Switch: our review of Avalanche Software's magical game
Harry Potter fans beware! Hogwarts Legacy: The Hogwarts Legacy, has been available on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series since February 10, on PS4 and Xbox One since May 5 and on Nintendo Switch since this November 14, 2023. Ready to awaken your inner wizard? We tested it (on PS5) and tell you all about it! [Read more]
Dead Space: our review of EA Motive's survival horror remake
Dead Space, published by Electronic Arts, has been available on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series since January 27, 2023. Story, gameplay... We tell you all about it! [Read more]
Bayonetta Origins Cereza and the Lost Demon: our review of the prequel to Bayonetta's adventures
Bayonetta soon back on Nintendo Switch! The Witch of the Umbra awaits you on March 17, 2023 with a prequel to her adventures, back when Cereza was just a child. It's a chance to relive her adventures in the company of Chouchou... We've tested it, we'll tell you about it! [Read more]
One Piece Odyssey: Bandai Namco's game finally available on Nintendo Switch, our review
Fans of the Straw Hat crew are in for a treat... After a long wait, Nintendo Switch gamers can also try out Bandai Namco's One Piece Odyssey. We tested the game and tell you all about it! [Read more]
Star Wars Jedi - Survivor: our review of the sequel to Fallen Order
Bad news for Star Wars fans! Respawn and Electronic Arts have announced that they have postponed by one month the release of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Initially scheduled for March 17, 2023 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series, it will now be released on April 28. In the meantime, here's the official story trailer! [Read more]
The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom: our review of the sequel to Breath of the Wild
Attention Link fans! The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the sequel to Breath of the Wild, awaits you on Nintendo Switch from May 12, 2023. We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Final Fantasy XVI: our review of Square Enix's new game in the saga
Final Fantasy XVI, Square Enix's revolutionary action-RPG, awaits you from June 22, 2023 on PS5. Get ready for spectacular real-time combat and familiar summons like Ifrit. We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Assassin's Creed Mirage: winner of the Pegasus Audience Award, our review of Ubisoft's game
Get ready to travel through time with Assassin's Creed Mirage, Ubisoft Montreal's latest nugget! Available since October 5, 2023 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series, this innovative title skilfully blends action, historical intrigue and time travel mechanisms... Ready to fight the Templars? We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 coming soon to PC: our review of Insomniac Games' incredible game
Marvel's Spider-Man 2, a game developed by Insomniac Games, will be available on PC from January 30, 2025, following its release on PS5 in October 2023! The opportunity to discover the adventures of Peter Parker and Miles Morales! We played the game on PS5, and tell you all about it... Read our review! [Read more]
Starfield: explore the far reaches of space in this sci-fi game available now
After a long wait, it's finally here: Starfield was released on September 6, 2023. We take a look at what you need to know about this gargantuan software, available on PC and Xbos Series. [Read more]
Super Mario Bros. Wonder: discover our psychedelic review of Nintendo's latest release
Super Mario Bros. Wonder is the all-new opus revolving around Nintendo's flagship hero, and whose adventures await players on Switch from October 20, 2023. It's a game that takes you back to the best of 2D, with a hint of the wacky! We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Pikmin 4: our review of this summer's hit on Nintendo Switch
Pikmin 4, the long-awaited sequel to the Nintendo franchise, was released on the Japanese manufacturer's latest model on July 21. Read on to find out what we think of this cute little app! [Read more]
Alan Wake 2: our review of Remedy's excellent horror game
Plunge into mysterious darkness with Alan Wake 2, the long-awaited psychological thriller developed by Remedy Entertainment. Available since October 27 on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series, this game takes you on a thrilling narrative adventure alongside writer Alan Wake. Discover enriched gameplay, stunning graphics and unprecedented cooperation that promises thrills in spades. We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Video games: our selection of games to discover in December 2023
Fancy a video game for the Christmas vacations? If you've already scoured your console's catalog, don't panic: the editors of Sortiraparis have put together a selection of the new gaming releases for December 2023. To your controllers! [Read more]
Video games: our selection of games to discover in December 2023
