An Early Look at the Must Play Games in 2023

It is easy to feel spoiled for choice these days when it comes to choosing a game to play and staying with the game through to completion. It seems to be the case that at least one ‘ground-breaking’ game is being released every month, so it requires some self-discipline just to stick with playing one of them. In addition, there are now plenty of AAA video games which are tailored to online gameplay, which means there is no clear finish line to complete the game.

I often feel guilty if I put a game down in order to binge another one. Case in point, I had spent several months playing Elden Ring (albeit for around an hour every night after work) but for the past three months I have solely played FIFA 23s Ultimate Team mode. I would like to go back to Elden Ring at some point but currently I am pretty obsessed with progressing in FIFA, even though I know it is not as satisfying as playing through Elden Ring.

Story Mode Games in 2023

Therefore, due to the ever increasing number of online only multiplayer type games, the Game Industry team thought we would take a look at the games you can play in 2023 which offer a unique story mode. These games offer the opportunity to complete the game without having to spend any more money on loot boxes etc, so that you can enjoy them thoroughly in the way video games were meant to be played. Some of these games have already been released and some will be released this year in 2023.

Hogwarts Legacy

The game which Harry Potter fans around the world have been waiting literally years for, Hogwarts Legacy will offer players the chance to immerse themselves as a student at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Although we might have preferred a Harry Potter game which allowed us to begin playing in the first year of school, Hogwarts Legacy begins with the user playing as a fifth year student. Players can choose which house they are sorted into; Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff or Slytherin, and we expect that the game will play differently depending on which house you choose. We hope so anyway because if it does, it will make for great replayability.

Everything about Hogwarts Legacy revolves around the story mode which includes attending different Hogwarts classes and making friends with your peers. The main plot revolves around an upcoming Goblin revolution and Hogwars Legacy is set around 100 years before the events of the original books and films.

Hogwarts Legacy is set to be one of the biggest video game releases ever due to the expectations surrounding it, we truly hope that it can live up to them. Hogwarts Legacy is released on the 10th February 2023.

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

One of the best and most successful Star Wars games ever, Fallen Order takes place between Episodes three and four as Darth Vader and the Empire hunt the remaining jedi. You play as one of the last remaining jedi survivors with the disadvantage that numerous jedi hunters and Darth Vader himself know you exist and are hot on your trail every step of the way.

Fallen Order takes the players to several different planets and is an extremely well-designed and built game. A lot of thinking went into this one in order to bring the feels of Star Wars with the addition of a brand new character and storyline. Jedi Fallen Order was released in 2019, so can now be bought for great value. Now is a great time to play it if you have not tried it yet, as the sequel will be released later this year – Star Wars: Jedi Survivor which will be released on March 17 2023.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 1 and 2

If you are looking for a true Star Wars roleplaying game (RPG), then look no further than the two Knight of the Old Republic games. Despite being released back in the early 2000s, these games remain widely regarded as the greatest Star Wars games of all time and among the best RPGs of all time.

The first game begins on the bed of a starship which is under attack by the Sith. The player awakes from his/her slumber and must find their way to the escape pods of the ship. Both of these games take the player to both new and familiar planets in the Star Wars universe, From Tattoine and Dantooine to the Sith planet of Korriban and the Wookie planet of Kashyyyk. Your choices in the first game will determine whether you go to the dark or good side, whilst your choices in the sequel will also affect your companions.

Both games are truly works of art and there was expected to be a KOTOR remake released in 2022. However, it seems that this has been halted indefinitely. Both games can still be picked up for a cheap price on Steam.

Online Games in 2023

Of course, there are plenty of games who love the online multiplayer element of gaming. It both allows them to play competitively as well as interact and socialise with their friends and fellow gamers. Due to this, we thought we would list our must-play online games which you can play in 2023.

Goblins Cave

Themed around the devious Goblins, Goblins Cave is an online slot machine which is widely regarded as one of the best value slots available to be played. Developed by PlayTech and released in 2021, Goblins Cave offers a unique theme as well as 24/7 gameplay. However, the main reason why Goblins Cave is one of the most popular online games is due to its record breaking high return to player (RTP) of 99.32%. RTP is the theoretical amount which is returned to the player across a long period of time. For example, if a game has an RTP of 96%, it means that for every £100 put into the machine, it will return £96. All online slots have an RTP.

Goblin’s Cave is the number one must play slot game with the highest RTP in 2023. Online slots, in general, have received a boost in popularity in recent years due to how widely available they are and the incredible technology which they utilise. We hope to see more slots with great themes in the future.

FIFA 23

FIFA often takes a lot of criticism, but the Ultimate Team part of the game continues to keep players playing year after year. Ultimate Team allows players to construct their own dream team of players from the past and present and even the future of football. There is new content released on a daily basis and many players enjoy the grind of spending several hours a day improving their squads.

The criticism of Ultimate Team comes with the constant presence of FIFA points. If any player wants to quickly improve their team and get better players, the quickest way is to spend real money on FIFA points. This creates a pay-to-win format which is unfortunately how many games are in 2023. In addition, this is the last ever year in which the games developers EA, will have the rights to FIFA. Next year, FIFA will be introducing their own game whilst EA Sports will be creating their own game. Could this be the end of EA Sports’ strangle hold on football games? We will see later on in 2023!

Story Mode or Online Games in 2023?

Which will you choose? Which do you prefer? If you need some inspiration, you can always check out our article discussing the top games of the past, present and the future. Story mode games are much more laidback and you can play them in your own time whilst online games are much more likely to bring out a competitive edge. Both are great to get the mind off the stresses of everyday life too. I love playing Elden Ring after I finish a long day of work and when I play FIFA I also talk online to two other friends who also play.

Certainly, both types are here to stay and we are positive that gaming in 2023 will bring joy to millions around the world.

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