The best games of the year so far, according to metacritic

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We are already in second month of second half of 2021, which means that most of the year's games have already hit the market, including big names. Although we still have many titles already planned to arrive by December, in addition to others that may arise, it is already possible to have an idea of what the fight for GOTY, the famous game of the year award.

But after all, what are the best games of the year yet? Although this question takes into account the personal taste of each player, we can rely on the notes of each title to know which ones performed the best in the evaluations. In this way, we have prepared this article with the best games of the year According to Metacritic, famous site that gathers notes from critics around the world.

Reviews

Check out some of our reviews of the top games released in 2021.

The best games of 2021 according to Metacritic

Check out the best games of the year (overall), plus lists that show off the titles that stand out on each platform.

Best games of the year (overall)

In the overall list, Metacritic places the platform on which the title reached its highest score, so a game can appear twice on the list.

Check out the top 10 games, their platforms and their ratings.

• 1 – The House in Fata Morgana – Dreams of the Revenants Edition / Nintendo Switch (98)
• 2 – Disco Elysium: The Final Cut / PC (97)
• 3 – Hades / Xbos Series X (93)
• 4 – Hades / PlayStation 5 (92)
• 5 – Microsoft Flight Simulator / Xbox Series X (91)
• 6 – Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 / PlayStation 5 (90)
• 7 – Chicory: A Colorful Tale / PC (90)
• 8 – Mass Effect Legendary Edition / Xbox One (90)
• 9 – It Takes Two / Xbox Series X (89)
• 10 – Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (89)

Playstation 4

On PlayStation 4, we have a new IP leading the notes. It Takes Two, new game by Josef Fares, was very well received by players and critics, being considered a very fun coop adventure, which delivers a lot of quality.

secondly we see Mass Effect Legendary Edition, which hit the market already as a consecrated franchise, while in third we see the indie Disco Elysium, which continues to prove to be a big name.

Check out the top 10 games (PS4) and their ratings.

• 1 – It Takes Two (89)
• 2 – Mass Effect Legendary Edition (86)
• 3 – Disco Elysium (86)
• 4 – Hitman 3 (84)
• 5 – Guilty Gear -Strive- (84)
• 6 – Persona 5 Striker (84)
• 7 – Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139 (83)
• 8 – The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles (83)
• 9 – Little Nightmares II (82)
• 10 – Resident Evil Village (81)

PlayStation 5

On PlayStation 5, hades is the big highlight of the year so far. The indie game got the highest Metacritic score on the platform, followed by Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 and Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade.

It Takes Two, the leader on PS4, appears in fifth position on the list, also well placed on the new generation.

Check out the top 10 games (PS5) and their ratings.

• 1 – Hades (92)
• 2 – Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 (90)
• 3 – Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (89)
• 4 – Disco Elysium: The Final Cut (89)
• 5 – It Takes Two (88)
• 6 – Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (88)
• 7 – The Nioh Collection (88)
• 8 – Guilty Gear -Strive- (87)
• 9 – Chicory: A Colorful Tale (87)
• 10 – Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time (86)

Xbox one

On Xbox One, Mass Effect Legendary Edition it also shows that it knew exactly how to please fans of Shepard's trilogy, appearing as the game that has the highest rating of 2021 so far.

Check out the top 10 games (Xbox One) and their ratings.

• 1 – Mass Effect Legendary Edition (90)
• 2 – Death's Door (87)
• 3 – Yakuza 6: The Song of Life (87)
• 4 – Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection (85)
• 5 – NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139 (83)
• 6 – The Yakuza Remastered Collection (81)
• 7 – Cyber Shadow (81)
• 8 – Genesis Noir (81)
• 9 – Little Nightmares II (79)
• 10 – Pacer (79)

Xbox Series X

On Xbox Series X, hades shows its strength just like it does on PlayStation 5. The game also takes the top of the list, while Microsoft Flight Simulator and It Takes Two appear in second and third respectively.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 is also one of the highlights, as well as the F1 2021 simulator.

Check out the top 10 games (Xbox Series X) and their ratings.

• 1 – Hades (93)
• 2 – Microsoft Simulator (91)
• 3 – It Takes Two (89)
• 4 – Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 (89)
• 5 – F1 2021 (88)
• 6 – Hitman 3 (87)
• 7 – Death's Door (87)
• 8 – The Forgotten City (86)
• 9 – Judgment (85)
• 10 – Subnautica: Below Zero (83)

Nintendo Switch

On the Nintendo Switch, The House in Fata Morgana appears at the top with a great advantage, although its high rating can be explained by the few reviews carried out (only 8). Still, the title is at the top of the list.

Check out the top 10 games (Nintendo Switch) and their ratings.

• 1 – The House in Fata Morgana – Dreams of the Revenants Edition – (98)
• 2 – Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury (89)
• 3 – Fes (88)
• 4 – Monster Hunter Rise (88)
• 5 – The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles (87)
• 6 – There is no game : Wrong dimension (87)
• 7 – Overboard! (86)
• 8 – ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights (86)
• 9 – Sumire (86)
• 10 – Mushihimesama (85)

PRAÇA

On PC, Disco Elysium shows its strength on yet another platform, securing the top spot on the list with another high note. It Takes Two, Hitman and Mass Effect Legendary Edition, which are among the best in consoles, also appear in good positions.

Check out the top 10 games (PC) and their ratings.

• 1 – Disco Elysium: The Final Cut (97)
• 2 – Chicory: A Colorful Tale (90)
• 3 – Streets of Rage 4: Mr. X Nightmare (88)
• 4 – It Takes Two (88)
• 5 – Wildermyth (88)
• 6 – Hitman 3 (87)
• 7 – Escape: Melodies of Steel (87)
• 8 – Mass Effect Legendary Edition (86)
• 9 – F1 2021 (86)
• 10 – Death's Door (86)