TOP TENS GAMES

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1 The Last of Us Part II

£20 / PS4

Just as The Last of Us proved to be the perfect swansong for the PS3 era, The Last of Us Part II is a masterful triumph to see off the PS4 in style: a rare superior sequel that can be mentioned in the same breath as The Godfather Part II. An unparalleled masterclass in everything it does, with an extensive suite of accessibility options that every game should adopt as the standard, it’s a game with a story that challenges us – and one we’ll be discussing long into the new console generation.

Stuff says ★★★★★

Naughty Dog has done it again with this brutal, bleak and beautiful game

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Uncharted: The Lost Legacy A leaner and somewhat less grim action adventure from Naughty Dog, starring a pair of kick-ass women.

£15 / PS4

2 Hades

from £19 / all platforms

Just when you think you’ve seen all this hellish roguelite has to offer, a new tweak yanks you out of your comfort zone. It quickly becomes very addictive… and even if you’ll have to face numerous setbacks, few games make you feel so godly.

Stuff says ★★★★★

Great even if you don’t like roguelites …and if you do, it’s the best there is

3 Deathloop

from £35 / PS5, PC

With meaty combat, organic exploration and lots of ingenious puzzles, this is a wondrously accessible adventure that’s easy to pick up but impossible to stop playing. It’s flawless in pretty much every way, from its design style to its soundtrack.

Stuff says ★★★★★

Not just one of the best games of 2021, but one of the best games ever