Soapbox These PS5 PS4 Games Brought Me the Most Joy in 2023
Stephen's feel-good games of the year.
When the time comes each year to start thinking about our Game of the Year coverage, I always struggle to narrow down my favourites to just a top five. There are so many titles that deserve recognition. Especially in a year like 2023, which has been bursting with top games from the very start, I find it really tough to highlight what I'd consider to be the best of the bunch. The truth is that the games I've spent the most time with, or even had the most fun with, are not always the same as the ones I think are the top-drawer offerings of a given year.
With that in mind, I wanted to talk about a handful of games I played in 2023 that brought me the most joy. At the end of the day, this is an entertainment medium, and games are, generally, intended to be fun experiences. I put a lot of value in titles that put a smile on my face, whether through delightful presentation, intriguing story, clever design, or just the act of playing them. It's why, sometimes, I'll boot up some favourites that simply make me feel good — Tetris Effect, Sonic Mania, and Slay the Spire, for example. Likely joining those ranks in future, the below games are the ones that really put me in a good mood throughout 2023.
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