2023: A Year of Standout RPGs and Anticipation for 2024 Releases

Despite High Praise, Critics Highlight Imperfections in 2023's Top Games

Baldur’s Gate 3, developed by Larian Studios, was one of the standout RPGs of 2023, praised for its deep, reactive gameplay and strong character cast.
Final Fantasy XVI, developed by Square Enix, was another notable RPG of the year, featuring adult themes and a plot reminiscent of Final Fantasy IV.
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, an expansion for the original game, restructured the game’s progression systems and introduced a new story, improving the overall experience.
Several highly anticipated games are set to release in 2024, including Star Wars Outlaws, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Tekken 8.
Despite the high quality of games released in 2023, some critics argue that many of them failed to fully deliver on their promises, with flaws in narrative, mechanics, or design.