The 10 best games of 2020 (PC, Xbox, PS4, Switch)

2020 was not an easy year for anyone with the new coronavirus pandemic. However, even going through several economic, labor and even stock availability problems, the games industry still presented us with some of the best titles of recent times. In this article we list the best games released in 2020 in which we explore the details about the works and the reasons why they deserve to be remembered for making us forget, at least while we were playing games, that the world was truly crazy.

The best games of 2020

If you like action, strategy, simulation, RPGs, JRPGs or any other genre in the electronic entertainment world, don't worry! The 10 best games of 2020 we've selected have all that and more.

The Last of Us - Part 2

Many were those who wondered if a continuation of the 2013 hit, The Last of Us, could be so impactful and so striking in the history of video games. The story of Joel, a survivor of a fungus that turns people into zombies and left civilization in ruins, has to take young Ellie on a journey across the United States as she may be the only chance to find a cure for the disease. humanity. The plot was nothing new in the zombie genre, but the combination of well-built characters, a carefully written script and refined gameplay turned this game into a work of art in the world of electronic entertainment.

Behold, 7 years later, the second part of this saga arrives, offering more history, new characters and improved gameplay. The Last of Us - Part II is better than its predecessor in every way. Leaving the zombie pandemic as a backdrop, the second game focuses even more on the characters' stories and how to survive in a world taken by hopelessness. The experience of discovering how far Ellie's revenge journey will take the young woman is something remarkable and unforgettable. Deservedly, the game was elected by The Game Awards, the “Game of the Year” of 2020.

Available: Playstation 4 (R$139,95)

Hades

A Supergiant Games is a group of indie game developers that was part of the “dawn of the indies”, when indie games started to make a huge success in the gaming world like Super Meat Boy, DID and, the first production of this team, Bastion. Always focused on RPG-style games, now Supergiant enters the rogue-like universe, a sub-genre of RPG games, characterized by the generation of procedurally random levels with permanent death.

Couple this gameplay style with a unique art style, an immersive story with characters from Greek mythology, and non-stop action that offers a high replay factor, and you have just one of the best indie games of all time. The player enters the skin of Zagreus, the rebellious son of Hades, the lord of the underworld, who wants to escape from his underground home and has to face several sinister creatures using different weapons and unique powers that are different with each attempt to escape from the demigod.

Available: PC, Steam (R$37,99) and Nintendo Switch (R$68,65)

Doom Eternal

When any gamer thinks of shooting games, it's almost impossible not to think of Doom. The original 1993 game forever defined the FPS genre with simple gameplay but frantic action. The game had several sequels, but none managed to capture the magic of the original title. However, when the Bethesda bought the former franchise developer, ID Softwareand, action fans were treated to a reboot of the original game in 2016. With stunning graphics, bold (and gory) gameplay, and an incredible soundtrack, Doom felt like it came straight out of hell.

But is it possible for a sequel to be as good as the reboot? Doom Eternal has shown that it does. With more action, more bloody executions, more hellish monsters and more metal in the veins with a smashing soundtrack, the game took the quality of Doom to another level. In addition to the extra dose of gunfire and destruction, Doom Eternal also featured an elaborate system of character and equipment enhancements that allow the player to slay demons in the most grotesque and mind-boggling ways you can imagine.

Available: PC, Steam (R$65,67), Xbox One/Series S/X (included with GamePass), PlayStation 4 (R$82,16) and Nintendo Switch (R$299,00)

Ghost of Tsushima

Who doesn't like samurai? After all, they are the most famous warriors of Japan's feudal period. And perhaps the game that best represented them so far was Ghost by Tsushima, from Sucker Punch Studios (same developer as the Infamous series). With an award-winning art direction, the title tells the story of samurai Jin Sakai who needs to defeat the terrible Genghis Khan, leader of the Mongol army, who invaded and oppresses his homeland, the island of Tsushima.

The game combines RPG, adventure and action elements with beautiful visuals that manage to create an almost realistic experience of what the life of a samurai warrior would have been like in the past. In addition to honing his skills and making the blade of his katana sword even sharper, Jin also needs to bring hope back to the people of Tsushima so that together they can unite to drive out the Mongols once and for all.

Available: Playstation 4 (R$200,93)

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Animal Crossing is a franchise that started with a simple proposal that remains to this day in its games: having fun with your neighbors on a daily basis, whether on an island or in a village. Animal Crossing: New Horizons it has all that and more. The game has a unique charisma and simplicity, and the moment it was released (at the height of the new coronavirus pandemic at the end of March), it was able to provide a fun and relaxing experience for many players who were isolated in their homes and needed of some “escape valve” in your daily life.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons allows the player to shape and build a life on a tropical island with their friendly neighbors and also enjoy this adventure with other players visiting their islands or inviting them to know their little corner of Paradise. With daily activities and goals to accomplish (as well as keeping an eye on your island residents' birthdays) there's no shortage of reasons to always check out your character's digital life. In addition to a friendly community of players, the game has seasonal events and periodic updates that bring new content to this cute little world that fits in your hands.

Available: Nintendo Switch (R$250,79)

Ori and the Will of Wisps

Ori and the Blind Forest, from 2015, is considered one of the best looking indie games of all time. In addition to the high quality graphics, the game had an engaging story and metroidvania-style gameplay (with scenario exploration and power and skill upgrades) that won over many players and captivated expert critics. 5 years later, Ori and the Will of Wisps is a sequel that brings back all the magic of the first game and many new elements.

Players once again take control of Ori, a white guardian spirit. To progress in the game, get ready to explore every corner of a gigantic forest and solve different puzzles. Unlike the first game, Ori and the Will of the Wisps uses auto-saves rather than manually placed soul links, and the power-up upgrade system is very reminiscent of what was used by another successful indie game, Hollow Knight.

Available: PC, Steam (R$64,50), Xbox One/Series S/X (included in GamePass) and Nintendo Switch (R$130,23)

Half Life Alyx

Ask a player what the most anticipated game of all time is and, of course, the vast majority will answer you: Half-Life 3. The continuation of the hit game from 2004 has been awaited for almost two decades and there are not few rumors that this title would be in production. Not really a successor, but a prequel to the second game in the series, Half-Life Alyx is a title that uses Virtual Reality to immerse the player in the fantastic universe of science fiction created by Valve.

The game takes place before the return of gaming's toughest physique, Gordon Freeman, in Half-Life 2. Players control Freeman's ally, Alyx Vance, as she and her father Eli Vance battle the Combine, an alien empire. who conquered the Earth. Players use VR to obtain supplies, use the interface, throw objects, and engage in combat. Like Half-Life 2's gravitational weapon, gravitational gloves allow players to manipulate gravity. If you're a fan of the Half-Life series and own a Steam-compatible VR device like the Oculus Quest, this is a game you can't miss.

Available: PC, Steam (R$82,49)

Demon's Souls

Regarded as the forerunner of the “Souls-like” genre, Demon's Souls was originally released for the PlayStation 3 in 2009 and revolutionized the action RPG genre with its high level of difficulty and precise combat. There were numerous rumors that a remake of Demon's Souls was in the works but no one expected that the new version of the game would become the first exclusive to the new PlayStation 5 with impressive graphics and the essence of its gameplay preserved.

In a dark fantasy story, the player will be transported to the heart of Boletaria, a kingdom of warriors that was destroyed after the appearance of a mist that brought with it beasts and demons that feed on the souls of mortals. Players can create their characters at will and face large monsters (and prepare to face death multiple times), making use of many different and customizable weapons and equipment. It is worth remembering that the gameplay is changed according to the weapon chosen by the player.

Available: Playstation 5 (R$349,50)

Spiderman: Miles Morales

What could be better than being Spider-Man? How about being Miles Morales, the successor to “Cabeça de teia”? The young man had already made his gaming debut in 2018's Marvel's Spider-Man as a sidekick to Spider-Man but now he gets his own game. Spider-man: Miles Morales takes all the elements that made the first title a success and expands on them in a surprising way.

The fun mechanic of swinging between the skyscrapers of New York is still present (and more refined than ever) but the game brings new features with Miles' unique abilities. The game is not as long as the original title and can be considered an "expansion" as it takes advantage of many features of the first game. Even so, one of the most interesting elements of Spider-man: Miles Morales is its graphic quality which includes the use of Ray Tracing for realistic lighting and reflections and which can only be experienced on the powerful hardware of the PlayStation 5 (PlayStation 4 users can also have fun with a less graphically enhanced version for the console).

Available: PlayStation 4, with free upgrade to PlayStation 5 (R$249,50)

Final Fantasy VII Remake

Only those who lived in 1997 know the great impact that Final Fantasy VII had on the gaming world when the game was released for the PlayStation. Just as The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time would do on the Nintendo 64 the following year, it was the first time a game from this famous JRPG franchise jumped from the 2D world to the three-dimensional environment. And what a leap that was! With a groundbreaking story for its time, Cloud and his friends' adventure through the fascinating world of Midgard has won players around the world.

Since then, even being ported to different consoles and PC, the game has not aged well with its “polygonal” visuals and a graphic overhaul was necessary. However, Final Fantasy VII Remake did much more than bring a new look with fantastic graphics to the game but reshaped all the gameplay mechanics to make it more action oriented, but without losing its essence as a JRPG. Divided into two parts, if the second part of the original game - which still doesn't have a release date - is as good as the first, Final Fantasy VII will be honored in an impressive way.

Available: Playstation 4 (R$124,95)