20 AA Games You Won't REGRET Buying

[@DJDDstrich]

Hey thanks for the kind words about my game Galacticare! It's so exciting to hear people are enjoying it. :D

[@poolhalljunkie9]

Seeing that game made me think of a management sim or building like sim pertaining to a particle accelerator, other science experiments would be cool and fun for nerds like myself. 😂😂

[@ShovelKorp85]

It's so much fun! Really hits that old vibe

[@beatles42ohgg94]

is a AA game just a indy game these days?

[@ryugo7713]

@@beatles42ohgg94not necessarily but a lot of indies are ratcheting up the quality of their games to AA status.

[@beatles42ohgg94]

@@ryugo7713 see, what people dont realizse is AA isnt a thing any more. you have aaa AAA and AAA+ and iii and iii+ its been like this for like a decade now. ever since like starbound released. because AAA doesnt mean anything unless its AAA+ keep in mind...that new pirate game...AAA+...well, quadruble A which is what AAA+ is supposed to be. sad reality is, the funding and teams arent as indy as they used to be into the breach, made by one of the star craft leads....hardly an indy game...

[@TheHarkInfinite]

My favorite thing about Gameranx is getting flashbanged after each entry

[@dy3314]

8:35 8:38

[@parkarrier3792]

Real

[@chronicpaynegaming8746]

plz it needs to stop

[@Anon20855]

​@@chronicpaynegaming8746 yeah no thrh should add a flashbang sound instead or even better the pipe fall meme

[@mohammadabdallah8571]

Gameranx is a channel I don’t regret subscribing too

[@gameranxTV]

❤️

[@MojaveKnight17]

​@@gameranxTVincredible value❤

[@hassanrayyan3335]

Yaas ❤️

[@TheDriverr97]

Yessssir

[@jaughnekow]

Aye brother

[@shivam3vedi]

Thanks for including “A Plague Tale : Requiem” bcz imo its one of the best games in recent times! Can’t put it in words how much i love that series! Evil West & Sifu were fun too!

[@notacdo6105]

MORE LISTS LIKE THIS!! AA games deserve much more love!

[@RifetOkic]

Nah, the list is kinda dissapointing for real. A few good ones, especially Stray and i guess remnant. But no HADES? No Helldivers 2? Like wtf?

[@RifetOkic]

No Tetris Effect? Or is that AAA?

[@ehdda4th]

@@RifetOkichades and Helldivers are already well known. This video is showing interesting games that many may not know about

[@Wolta]

@@RifetOkic Why would I check out a list that has the same 5 games on it? I for one find it refreshing that those aren't on the list. It's not a top 20, it's just 20 games.

[@programminggames247]

its a payola list

[@AndrewHahaLee]

As someone who grew up watching Robocop as part of my childhood, Rogue City is the first game in a long time that is capable of bringing back an original reminiscence, immersive character role play, a deep consistent-with-original plot, with a spectacular visual experience.

[@muratcanagic]

With shitty optimization

[@raminybhatti5740]

It's the only game I've thrown at my Steam Deck that plays horribly even on lowest settings. And I've thrown a tonne of games at it. Very disappointing.

[@spextrekid9410]

except that Lewis and Robocop weren't both 5'4"

[@TheShepherdsChapelChannel]

or try that new Robo cop game. not my style but i hear people like it .

[@tzengi372]

A Plague Tale Requiem competes easily with AAA games. Beautiful game and the devs knew exactly what they wanted to make. We are a stealth game with an emotional story and that's it. What you said with Banishers is exactly what I said. If you want combat somewhat similar to GoW then give Banishers a go.

[@Patricswift]

Just finished Requiem yesterday and it's a gem. Started Evil West and that's pretty fun and also very similar to God of War as well. Banishers is one I look forward to playing

[@Jigsaw407]

The Plague Tale games and Banishers easily surpass many so called AAA games. Calling them AA games is almost insulting.

[@bojorquezjuan100]

I finished Innocence a month ago, what a beautiful, and horrible in a good way, game, I loved it and plan on getting requiem very soon

[@conget]

Requiem was for me the best gane of that year, which I didnt expected at the beginning

[@killerjaden0]

​@@Jigsaw407 could not say it better

[@munanchoinc]

The AA market is what AAA should be. The budget gives them more opportunities with more staff and developers but flexible enough to do more abstract and unique genre changes.

[@DrRhyhm]

Especially with time moving forward creating "good graphics" will be less and less of a problem with Unreal 5.5 and 6.

[@pumpkinbricks1609]

1:45 editor did not listen XD

[@MillhouseDaPlug]

I was like what did i miss nn when i realized why you said that i just spent like 7 min scrolling just to like this comment 😂😂😂

[@VashIsBetter215]

I just commented this too I'm so glad others noticed

[@bipolaryx]

lmaooooooo

[@bantymech8242]

​@@MillhouseDaPlugI didn't get it LoL what's that?

[@VeganGoat96]

Someone explain what OP means, did the editor not show a certain frame when falcon was speaking? Was that it?

[@Frangelo90]

You forgot Kena Bridge of Spirits. I love that game man

[@1807pcr]

Great game. Just finished it. Hope we get a sequel

[@SunnyWave174]

This game is so amazing and cute

[@PhilipMcCrotch]

I can’t believe they made 20 Alcoholics Anonymous games

[@williamphillips2671]

What’s it like having no friends?

[@aBadWizard]

​@@williamphillips2671 you should let us know. Seems like you probably have firsthand experience.

[@jojohill27]

Definitely and I'm going to want to play all 20

[@jpmorganmerriam]

I laughed 😂

[@aog1747]

😂😂😂

[@tribe-r1851]

Sifu and Stray are two games I loved. Looking forward to trying some of the others on this list.

[@Yan-go8oq]

“This is another game where its nice to go in blind, but the visuals are really impressive” Better not go in blind then

[@SbkJay98]

🤣🤣🤣

[@rebelwithoutaclue9387]

Smart ass 😂🤣😂

[@kennypierce889]

Blind people would love this comment.

[@Yan-go8oq]

@@kennypierce889 tell them

[@VeganGoat96]

@@Yan-go8oq How, they can't hear.

[@andramontgomery326]

I'm so happy you put Unicorn Overlord on the list! It's sooooo good!

[@Havoc800]

I absolutely loved Still Wakes the Deep. I do like cinematic games like that. Plus the major horror element and the awesome writing, with the voice acting, kept me engaged the entire time. Lets not forget the visuals. They were impressive to say the least.

[@Lawrence_Talbot]

Just went through it yesterday since it’s on gamepass. What a trip. Enjoyed it way more than I thought I would.

[@Thomas-fb5tf]

Yeah, I saw this was on Game Pass. I'll play it before it gets taken down! I really enjoyed What Remains of Edith Finch. This game seems similar.

[@killagamez4619]

The game graphics look amazing and its not even a big file size

[@ShaneMcGoan]

As a 3d artist, I was really impressed with the visual side of the game - totally AAA level. But what fascinated me the most in the end was the sound design and the voice acting: The awesome accents, the emotion in the voices, the rain and the sea, the desperate monster cries in the distance - top notch.

[@thornstrikesback]

It's boring, terribly optimised and doesn't even have DLSS or FSR on gamepass version.

[@Sloclap]

Ah yeah that number 1 game got hands for sure In all seriousness though, thanks for the high praise! Super glad to hear you (and so many others!) have enjoyed our kung-fu journey.

[@BuckNasty333]

Awesome vid guys! AA games are where the heart of gaming is right now for sure

[@patmalloy3569]

I really enjoy Gameranx bringing me new titles I would've never seen otherwise. AA games are the future right now

[@SF_Zoom]

Remnant franchise is literally the "To many triple A games failed us, we do it ourselfs but BETTER" Game is such a hidden gem, by far my fav co-op game, its hard, its mysterious, it looks amazing, it has insane replayability.. Just buy it. Edit: A plague's tale franchise are the best looking games i'v played up-to-date. It really feels like an AAA-game. This is TOP tier and worth every penny. Its SO good.

[@blinkq_530]

even that game failed and wasnt that good lol

[@justinpaglia616]

Agree on everything you said. To me Remnant 2 is a AAA game, it’s perfect. Beyond fun to play, looks amazing, and the secrets are so damn fun to find.

[@edulohay956]

Agree to everything you said. Remnant 2 was the best game Ive played on 2023 and the first game is really great too. And this year i played both plague tale games and omg I will never forget that experience.

[@gamewhizjo]

I just picked up Remnant 2 a few weeks ago and I was blown away at how good it is while being perfectly balanced between tough but very fun

[@Emma_Z1]

Remnant is the perfect example of how to evolve the soulslike genre, a ton of games just copy Dark Souls. It reminds me of the relationship between Tarkov and Hunt: Showdown, is like the same genre but completely different and fresh (funnily enough, they were the same game at the beginning, kinda crazy how they both ended up pushing the boundaries of different genres)

[@ApexGuppy]

im so happy youve been putting the names rather than #1, #2 etc in the chapters:)

[@ZeroZeke-]

I don’t really play video games often, but I love this channel.

[@MrSpartan993]

You picked one of the few honest channels. Good choice!

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

Neither do I, if being honest. I realized in the last decade that I usually just play modern Square Enix stuff and that lasts me for years (so, one upfront cost of $70 stretched over three or four years. Not bad. And actually, a few of those games were purchased used or months after release, so were much cheaper than that). Maybe I might throw in an indie game or two during that time but I usually meander back to the JRPG when the new mechanics of whatever I'm playing become too much of a headache to want to learn after a long day of work 😅. Or, my gaming motion sickness kicks in when I've panned the camera one too many times (still happens in the JRPG's, too, but a good story can helpnstave it off). So, gaming channels have been my doorway into what is happening beyond my little niche and the best channels have compelling hosts and this one is certainly becoming one of my favorites 😊.

[@poolhalljunkie9]

I don't really play much anymore myself but I still love watching videos about them and still love learning about new ones and things going on in the industry. I've enjoyed them my whole life. Even back in the 80s and 90s when it wasn't cool to like video games, even for kids.

[@pyroslev]

AA games are the sweet spot. Bang for the buck, they're the ones you so often go back to and favorite on your game launcher.

[@ryanmisale]

1:45 thank you, Falcon! 🙌🏾

[@LeMMingSlayeR]

Great video! Still wakes the deep was an absolute masterpiece.

[@krunoslavkovacec1842]

I always love it when you higlight smaller games❤

[@PuzzlerCraft]

I strongly suggest Gameranx that please make this video a yearly bi-yearly thing. Like someone should find out the best AA titles out there and show it to people like us.

[@rilstrup83]

Honestly he could one every 6 months with all the good AA indie games that continue to come out compared to the lack of & # of low quality AAA games

[@chillymonkeys7772]

Love how this channel doesn't ruin storylines or plot as they want you to experience it yourself 🎩

[@wcw07]

You guys are true staples of the gaming community! Always glad for the Remnant shoutout! That game and devs deserve more attention.

[@Ilnath]

I would also put these games on the list. Trepang 2 Valkyria Chronicles 4 Rollerdome High on Life The Observerer (next gen version)

[@michaelc3656]

I'm some-way through Trepang2. Difficult game for me but I'm enjoying it. I completed High on Life, too, and that one was a little buggy for me in places, but I also liked it. You have to like Rick and Morty humour, though, haha.

[@idakev]

Trepang2 and Rollerdrome are so good. Trepang2 has a DLC released this week too.

[@captainp367]

I bought Still wakes the deep yesterday and can definitely say it was a fun play and amazing setting

[@Drizzlla]

I loved Stray from start to finish! I'm a huge cat guy for starts, but the game itself was awesome. The animations, the lighting, the atmosphere, the world, the characters and even the secrets. It was all so well crafted. I defo recommend a play through for anyone who hasn't yet. 😊

[@aesop2733]

It was fun doing cat things and the whole environment was a vibe. I loved scratching people's furniture lmao

[@meki___6881]

i didn't like the ending but the game itself is amazing so i loved it from start to the last 5-10minutes

[@dennismckenzie8873]

I’m so happy to see Banishers Ghosts of New Eden on here. I’m loving this gene

[@ImBigFrank]

I hear Falcon’s voice, I know I’m about to sit back and relax and truly enjoy a good quality video👌🏼

[@ax2099]

Banishers is one of my favorite games I’ve played in the last year.

[@ibn-mohey-]

nice list and thanks for adding the game names

[@Atrus999]

Talos Principle 2 is an amazing game. I'd HIGHLY recommend it to anyone who likes puzzle games. For me it's right up there with the Portal series.

[@idakev]

The Talos Principle 2 is legendary for me. Love that game. You aware that there's DLC?

[@riddhenduguhabiswas4774]

Evil West was a blast! Like old days, there are minions, then there are bosses, no open world, and a beautiful leveling system. Graphics was great too, with a too over the top story. Just like ol'days.

[@pw9600]

I played it with a friend and although the game was fine, the coop aspect was complete ass...

[@midwestyle]

I loved it. It doesn't force an open world. The point of the game is focused action not shoehorned exploration. And the story is fine. Its campy. Its supposed to be silly. I don't get why everyone says the story is bad. Its not RDR2. Its a action game harkening back to the early to mid 2000s.

[@TheMrCHELL]

The problem with this game is a serious bug in the save system, PC or console, that sends the player hours back after coming back to the game even if the game said that it saved seconds were the player is It's a matter of luck this happening or not. Happened to me so I dropped the game.

[@assy368]

One of the few games I’ve actually bought and waited for (lately ) been playing free games and game pass games

[@Malacite]

I gave up on Evil West. Got it free on PS+ a while back and I was enjoying it until I got slapped by a major progression bug that never got fixed, basically sending me all the way back to the first level when I had been on like the 6th or 7th. Downloading my save off the Cloud didn't fix it either so... Yeah F that. A shame really, it was genuinely fun.

[@Shmurt007]

If there was an award for most consistent quality content this would be the channel.

[@zihadulislam-zn6rl]

Still wakes the Deep was really beautiful....a must play for horror game lovers

[@sulemanmalik8228]

I recently bought the game, and i absolutely love it so far. As a big fan of horrors this game doesn´t disappoint at all.

[@kratosspartan9125]

What i love about your channel is you always put time stamps.. you don't waste time. You value yours subscribers choice. We love that.. just wanted to remind u. We love this

[@Patricswift]

Honestly thought this was just gonna be a generic list of 20 games we've all either played or heard off. Really appreciate yall highlighting some lesser known titles we might be on the fence on purchasing

[@upgradeyourawareness3539]

Same I have 2 I never heard of I’m excited to try now

[@omkarchavan5940]

That's the speciality of this channel

[@cenciende9401]

Did you miss the 'AA' part?

[@jakewalton7687]

​@cenciende9401 there are still some massively popular AA games everyone knows about. Wind ya neck in 😂

[@silverhand.johnny]

Gameranx does more to the gaming community than they know, it keeps us people who does not ready any gaming blogs or report to be always up to date. Plus the fact that they introduce alot of games I haven't heard of

[@justas]

I'm glad Sifu keeps getting the recognition it deserves

[@sierraecho884]

Terminator and Robocop is pure Gold. The Thump sound Robocop makes when walking and the original soundtrack and all that makes is sooooo gooood. Pure nostalgia.

[@ayushbagchi7316]

Such a great list and video! Idk why but this list made me so excited about trying fun new games again. These days I see and hear so much about a game before it launches. I miss going to a friends house and seeing a game I've never heard about before and wanting to play it. Some of the games in this list gave me that feeling back. Thank you Gameranx!

[@thomasf9478]

Annapurna Interactive is easily my favorite publisher/dev.

[@colby6385]

I played Evil West. ROBOCOP, A plagues tale all from this list and they all was 100 percent outstanding. Going to pick up a couple from the list that I forgot about thanks Falcon!

[@assy368]

That’s the only I was iffy about since I heard it got crapped on since launch. How was it ? Looked more like an arcade shooter

[@colby6385]

​@assy368 which one you asking about?

[@adrianrojas7491]

I love how everyone in Gameranx explains they want to show off but won't reveal massive spoilers for the story for those that want to play it. Big love for that man.

[@donaldpriola1807]

Sift and Stray are classics--can't recommend them enough.

[@artofroy84]

Gameranx is the only youtube channel that I watch when I don't know what to watch in youtube.

[@e1ectrino]

I was looking for what to play. And here you are as timely as ever. Thank you.

[@singleplayermoments]

There’s something special about the Plague Tale series. They quickly became two of my favourite games ever when I played them recently. Amazing story and world, great, well-written characters I really grew to care about. I was crying so much towards the end of Requiem.

[@sarahavery3178]

Gameranx is by far the best gaming channel BY FAR

[@GreyDeathVaccine]

FR

[@CharmanderThug]

This channel is light years away the best gaming channel. It’s brought back life to my gaming life. Thank you guys.

[@jroameverywhere]

Love when you all highlight AA and indies! Definitely checking out more than a few of these.

[@davidcox12317]

The best gaming channel on youtube

[@kartiknath5132]

honestly love being born in an era of good games

[@KingOfhearts72]

“Good”. Lol. Zoomie

[@JoseFM61]

@@KingOfhearts72real ones know the late 2000s and early 2010s was the golden age

[@ShenMerrick]

@@JoseFM61 Nah, mid 90's to early 2000's...that's the golden era.

[@Skateandcreate9]

@@ShenMerrickidk man i grew up on the super nintendo and ps1, ps2, & the og xbox and as cool as those times were i still think the 360 era was pretty peak. But we honestly can’t discount the ps4 era either OR games now because there are still amazing games all over the place you just have to pick them wisely and the graphical fidelity these days is bar none. Gaming and will always stay amazing.

[@reapthewhirlwind6915]

Ac odyssey, Ghost of tsushima, rdr2, cyberpunk

[@RuminatingGuardian]

The current AA is the old AAA of the late 2000s and early 2010s.

[@SeniorLuther]

Sifu has kept me entertained for months. I go back and try to get a little bit younger score every time.

[@RonnegadeYT]

Pretty much know that every time gameranx drops a video it's going to be top tier and I'm going to learn something new

[@gameranxTV]

🤝

[@danieldonnelly4036]

Asterigos is a great game!! Definitely got overlooked.

[@NPFinest]

One of the best channels on YT

[@jdyacaman]

Great video Falcon! Thank you Gameranx for existing. (Replace Jake)

[@Ddastardly1]

Still wakes the deep is awesome. The visuals are amazing and the game knows how to not overstay it's welcome.

[@KelsR58]

Remnant 2 is the game that got me back into gaming after years of just... not feeling it. Such a fun game. Thank you, Gunfire Games!

[@somethingboss]

Great list Falcon. I'm surprised you didn't put Dave The Diver on here. Fantastic game.

[@RTXWorld-m2h]

Isnt that the indie but not indie game

[@RTXWorld-m2h]

It's like 1.5A

[@somethingboss]

@@RTXWorld-m2h Yeah, got stick for winning an Indie award even though the developers said themselves it isn't.

[@MrSpartan993]

That once’s really iffy on if it’s AA or indie more.

[@marshalgrayson6482]

A Plague Tale series doesn't even look like a Double A game, it's so good.

[@RandomName0316]

Best channel on KZbin.

[@TheBashful0ne]

Stray was my introduction into AA games, and i loved it.

[@gamerunner478]

I wish I was at gameranx, to play games all day!

[@markmcclellan1316]

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is an AA game I bought on a whim, and I've loved it ever since. I really wish it would get more love.

[@JamesDavis-vc4uo]

Still playing Sifu. Never gets old.

[@ItsAllGravy150]

Same. I'm good but I'm not "beat the game not on easy" good. Kuroki usually hobbles me on her first stage, but I've mastered the second part. Then I can't quite beat the 4th boss yet. Working on it. She's a glass cannon though. I'm focusing on the arenas.

[@gameranxTV]

👍

[@KITT.007]

I swear this channel has made me discover so many amazing games. This channel better not end as long as gaming exists

[@drgonzo123]

I loved the Plague Tale games, but that sequel. Talk about an ending that sticks with you. Whew.

[@MrGrahro]

If you like Metroidvania that are brutal but have great mechanics (Sekiro parries in a Metroidvania!) and deep lore, 9 Sols is an unmissable choice. Favorite non-AAA of the year so far.

[@EmKatona]

AA games are so much more creative and charismatic than AAA games nowadays

[@yelisieimurai]

These games look like B-games

[@XShido]

A Plague tail is one of the best written and set stories i have seen in the last decade. It is mature and heavy lore driven.

[@Buffoonory.]

What if instead of gameranx it was freakyranx and instead of talking about games they talk about freaky stuff

[@SpencerfromEarth]

That'd be... freaky

[@rickygonzalez1974]

Lmao

[@khoward178]

Like xxx or conspiracy 😂

[@WhyHighC]

Idc what the charges are, You def guilty

[@smashup9253]

This guy needs to be watched

[@Rastapapulus]

"Still Wakes the Deep" This is great! do not miss this and the feeling in the environment! everything from sound effects to grafix! all are imprssive .

[@anoc5345]

Anyone else watch a gameranx video even if it's about a video game you aren't interested in just to support the team/channel?

[@japacapa]

no, they make too many vids... there is only one channel that I support like that and it's Girlfriend Reviews, they make 1-2 vids per month but every single one is a little masterpiece, I watched all of their vids, many more than once, I like it so much I even watch their ads, and I hate ads

[@seanc6754]

Sifu absolutely nailed combat.. I want more lol.. best hand to hand combat I personally have ever played

[@istofar560]

Falcon included tags.....praise be to the heavens

[@RobertMcGovernTarasis]

Glad you listed games in desc. No time for channels that don’t.

[@zedekswai9684]

Where's my Coca-Cola gameranx logo?

[@wah118]

Some of these games look amazing thank you for showing us these gems!

[@akashdipbaral254]

Finally a solution to my drinking problem

[@upgradeyourawareness3539]

AA lol but honestly I’m an alcoholic and I replaced gaming with that addiction lol

[@jakebrady5531]

Yes!!! Especially Plague Tale Requiem!!! Especially the rat rage part you showed!

[@Booker8272]

Fun Fact: They used motion capture on actual cats for the animations in Stray. There's a short compilation of clips from behind the scenes somewhere and it is absolutely adorable.

[@vandarkholme4745]

I'm glad to see nine sols and dread delusion here. They are definitely some of this year's best hidden gems.

[@landonewts]

“We play everything. That’s the Gameranx difference. Enjoy Gameranx.” Oh, we do Falcon. We do.

[@kylemcdougall8542]

I bought American Arcadia two days ago after watching this. Really good and especially considering I'm a Tarkov main and now not played Tarkov for 2 days!

[@needThaiForexTrading]

Another good game list

[@triassic911]

Thanks for finally labeling the video sections with the video game name!!!

[@kidprodg7428]

Sifu is a gem for real. I'm hoping we get a Sifu 2.

[@gameranxTV]

👍

[@tomn2765]

i really appreciate the chapters and timestamps, ty gameranx!

[@Aurik-Kal-Durin]

You know, a lot of the games we loved from the good old days (the OG Xbox and Xbox 360 era) would be considered AA games by today's standards. All of the _Halo_ games made by Bungie, the OG _Star Wars: Battlefront_ games, _Republic Commando,_ every _Call of Duty_ game up to _Black Ops 2,_ the first _Mass Effect_ game... those games had certain qualities that we are seeing more and more of in AA games today. Like being finished products at launch with no microtransactions.

[@cenciende9401]

Played over 500 games, seen maybe 3 or 4 in my lifetime not finished at launch, sick of that BS line

[@GoNzo4209]

Evil West, Ghostrunner 2, and Remnant 2 are great! I was genuinely hooked on Remnant 2 for about a month

[@undrwrldsk8fred]

The ps plus games u get for free every month this year have been insane. Can’t believe games like evil west and sifu were added so quickly to that library

[@ProdByTrebleMaker]

Falcon is definitely my favorite game narrator!! 🤝🏾💪🏾

[@saint-smash]

Crazy how awesome games can be when you’re not chasing a ESG score.

[@fanovaohsmuts]

Tf ESG gotta do with anything?

[@tysawyer4502]

​@@fanovaohsmuts they actively stop devs from creating the games they want the way they want. Do any research and I promise a game or game idea you like has been ruined by trying to get an ESG score. Think robot arm lady red head respawning in the bf5 trailer. Tone deaf

[@lucienwatson6816]

lol you’re on the wrong channel promoting this my friend try taking this over to like mathchief or something 🥱

[@nomadgrappler9410]

Imagine being dumb enough to think esg is why games suck and not the capitalist system we live in that sucks all innovation out of things just to make a profit.