Uncover the Gaming Treasures of 2024

PC Gaming: A World of Endless Possibilities

In the realm of PC gaming, we find a diverse array of titles that push the boundaries of what is possible. Take "Satisfactory," for example. It begins with a humble landing pod on an untouched planet, and from there, you build your own mining empire. Hours are spent crafting drills with iron mined by your own hand and creating neat (or not so neat) arrays of extractors and conveyor belts. The machines whir comfortingly as they create their infinite thingummies, making it a truly absorbing corporate strip-mining simulator.

Another gem is "Black Myth: Wukong." In 2024, it is rare to play an action game that feels truly original. This spectacular take on Journey to the West is as flashy as Devil May Cry and (almost) as rewardingly challenging as Dark Souls. It takes you on a tightly curated journey through Buddhist legend and jaw-slackening scenery.

Console Gaming: A World of Thrills and Chills

On the console front, "Final Fantasy VII Rebirth" stands out. Using 1997's Final Fantasy VII as a foundation, it creates a bigger, richer, and much more beautiful world for Cloud Strife and his companions to roam. It's a maximalist miracle of fan service, replete with things to do and new, expansive detail on some of the most beloved characters and stories in gaming history.

"Fear the Spotlight" is another console gem. Set in a high-school library, a seance goes very wrong, creating a creepy, fun tribute to the best of 90s horror. Thanks to its heartfelt, lightly metaphorical story and the absence of gore, even those who usually hate horror can enjoy it.

Multi-Platform Gaming: A World of Diversity

"Tekken 8" is a splendid modern fighting game that is polished in every aspect. New contenders join the highlights of 30 years' worth of Tekken rosters to smack each other about in thrillingly ostentatious bouts that can turn around at any moment. It's a game that truly shines on multiple platforms.

"Lorelei and the Laser Eyes" is another multi-platform title that takes you on a unique journey. An artist invites you to an abandoned baroque hotel where nothing is as it seems. You must rely on your mind to disentangle the confused timelines and bespoke puzzles, finding fragments of answers in various places.