Retrospective: video games that marked the year 2024 – rts.ch

“Black Myth: Wukong” (PC – Playstation 5)

Based on the classic Chinese literature “Journey to the West”, “Black Myth: Wukong” is the breathtaking adaptation of the legend of the Monkey King. This action game impresses with its careful aesthetics, its rarely explored cultural richness and exceptional production.

It also takes first place among the most ambitious productions for its technological tour de force. Lighting, textures, particle effects, dynamic smoke, the game multiplies the effects for a particularly stunning final result. Joypad in hand, it does not reinvent the wheel, but manages to offer an original experience, with its own identity.

“Astro Bot” (Playstation 5 Exclusive)

This year, Super Mario can stay in the closet. The best platform game is embodied by a little robot that parades on the cover of the Playstation. “Astro Bot” stands out as the best platform game of 2024. Not only is it technically impeccable, far ahead of many others, but above all it offers original and fun mechanics.

After three decades of conquering the video game world, the Playstation may finally have found its mascot.

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“Le vaillant petit page” (PS5 – Xbox X/S – PC – Nintendo Switch)

“The Valiant Little Page” is an original adventure that combines comic strips and video games. The hero, expelled from his book, goes from a 2D universe to a 3D world, propelling the players into a child’s bedroom. This original transition between the two dimensions pays homage to the history of video games while offering innovative mechanics: finding words to modify sentences from the book and transforming the environment on the screen.

With its artisanal approach and its unique concept, “Le vaillant petit page” offers itself a special place, for a captivating experience accessible to all ages.

“Silent Hill 2 Remastered” (PS5 – PC – Xbox Series)

Remakes that exceed expectations are rare. “Silent Hill 2” achieves this feat. The developers have revisited this horror classic from the ground up, turning it into one of the best remakes ever made.

Faithful to the original work while modernizing itself through some welcome subtleties, “Silent Hill 2” establishes itself as an essential reference, capable of satisfying early fans while captivating a new informed audience. A masterful rereading that reconciles nostalgia and innovation.

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“Europa” (PC – Nintendo Switch)

“Europa” is an independent production that focuses on simplicity in order to offer an immersive and soothing experience. The game invites the player to evolve towards a well of light, carried by a captivating aesthetic inspired by Studios Ghibli. Each landscape is an animated painting, plunging into a magical universe imbued with serenity.

Without complex mechanics, “Europa” offers a relaxing experience, carrying an ecological message about the future of humanity. A gentle and contemplative adventure.

“Les fourmis” (PC – PS5 – Xbox X/S)

Forget trebuchets and besieged castles, this strategy game features the novel “The Ants” by Bernard Werber. In this unusual production, the player learns about the daily life of a colony in splendidly realistic environments. Beyond the wonder of the infinitely small, “The Ants” invites us to manage different resources, to expand its empire to the point of administering several legions of warriors.

A captivating and unique experience for strategy enthusiasts.

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“Indiana Jones and the Ancient Circle” (PC – Xbox Series X/S – spring 2025 on Playstation 5)

“The Ancient Circle” may be a video game, but it rivals the first two films in the saga. The developers have managed to reproduce the essence of the adventures of the famous archaeologist by combining humor, exploration, puzzles and action. Players are drawn into a thrilling quest, from the forgotten ruins of the Vatican to the temples of the Himalayas to the tombs of Egypt, reconnecting with a sense of adventure unique to the franchise.

Less explosive than “Uncharted”, much more entertaining than “Tomb Raider”, “Indiana Jones” puts the statuette back in the middle of the base, for a clever and rhythmic adventure.