10 best video games of 2022 so far, from Elden Ring and Kirby to Pokémon Legends and Tunic

It’s only April but already we’ve seen a number of game-of-the-year contenders released on the PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4 and Xbox One

Also on the list: Chocobo GP, Dying Light 2, Ghostwire: Tokyo, Horizon Forbidden West, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, and Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands

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Kirby and the Forgotten Land on the Switch gives the full 3D treatment to one of Nintendo’s most iconic heroes and is among our 10 best games of 2022 so far.

Published: 7:45pm, 14 Apr 2022

There are too many good video games out right now. Trying to keep up with the latest and greatest titles that come out may leave one feeling overwhelmed. Help is at hand, as here are 10 games released so far in 2022 that we think are worth a look, listed in alphabetical order.

Chocobo GP

If you’re a fan of chaotic go-kart racing games and need a break from Mario Kart, Chocobo GP is one of the better kart clones in recent history. It will appeal most to fans of the Final Fantasy series, given that it’s packed with characters, locations and references to those games, but it’s a colourful and family-friendly racer that anybody can pick up.

The only downside? There is some pressure to purchase online currency for additional vehicles, colours and characters (similar to what you’d see in a free-to-play game like Fortnite). If the developer can make some of that process better and support the game with new tracks in the future, this could remain a party hit for a while.

Available on the Nintendo Switch.

Dying Light 2: Stay Human

If you just want to run (and climb) your way through a big city while also drop-kicking zombies in the face, Dying Light 2 is probably where you want to turn. It is primarily the marriage between two concepts: parkour and close-quarters combat. As you make your way through a city on the brink of collapse, you’ll discover more and more ways to survive both the undead and living enemies that stand in your way.

Just be careful when the sun goes down. Not only will zombies be stronger and more numerous, but you will also have to race against the clock to find safe havens before you succumb to your own viral infection.

Available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series S/X.