The Games That Made 2023

[@MrHammers]

Haven't watched the whole video yet, but I just gotta say: Dredge was such a fantastic title and I am happy to see it mentioned here. It was the perfect combination of a charming and satisfying fishing game trapped within a Lovecraftian nightmare. Cheers!

[@martinmp19]

I bounced off of it big time, but I’m glad so many enjoyed it cheers to the devs

[@happy-kh4uk]

Absolutely my GOTW. I really hope it wins at least one award it’s up for, be it at the Game Awards or Steam Awards.

[@EthanAnderson1]

It was absolutely one of my favorites

[@ultimatedesbear4271]

Dredge is incredible. Lovecraftian horror has to be my favourite kind of horror and dredge did that perfectly. We seriously need more games like this.

[@CaptainKillroy]

I'm 11 months late nearly on the dot but let me just say, I am so happy you *mentioned* Slay The Princess. You gave no spoilers, basically no footage, and didn't really even allude to what it was about and I'm so happy you did. When I first saw this video, I wrote the game off cause it was on PC (I play PS5) but when Markipliers playthrough came out and then The Pristine Cut as well, I knew what I was going to be doing. Now having gotten a few endings and experienced a decent bit of the story I am happy to have you recommend it. If not, I would have missed this gem of a game.

[@IFinishedAVideoGame]

All I can say is I'm incredibly jealous you got through all of these while also producing such high quality videos! I feel like since I started working on the channel I've slowed right down in playing games outside of it. My resolution for next year is going to be to try and make sure I keep up with what's coming out a little better - starting with some of these! I really need to get around to Alan Wake 2 and Baldur's Gate, they look right up my street

[@jbenoit1962]

I came from a tough background. Many years later I became educated. That led to me becoming diagnosed autistic - later several other things and unpacking a lot about the world and all the stuff that'd happened to me. I share this because it's hard to find safe places now and you're a wonderfully safe place. Thanks for 2023 Monty. See you next year.

[@ThayneJiutsu]

.....🦗

[@levipromovies]

Wut da heeeeell

[@pandaboogus]

Boi if you don’t get yo

[@randomz5890]

Gosh that sounds really tough, I hope things become better for you in the future, there are people who care!

[@shiitagi]

I swear to God, I can't fathom why Monty is not at least 500k yet. Happy holidays!

[@mildgrooveon]

RIGHT??

[@btchiaintkidding7837]

didnt include AC6 thats why😎

[@kellerharris2593]

The Dark Urge story in Baldur's Gate 3 is so incredible that I honestly have difficulty imagining going through BG3 as a purely custom Tav, despite having done so along with my Dark Urge playthrough

[@Argonaut1ka]

I really wish more people knew that you can play Durge as good, resist urge, and its the best shit in the game.

[@kellerharris2593]

@@Argonaut1ka Redeemed Durge might be the best CRPG storyline ever written

[@Siul_987]

@@Argonaut1kawhen the game was going to release everyone was just talking about the evil side of it and my play through (which I am still playing lol) I went as a good dark urge and is fun as hell, there is many tempting moments and options.

[@upsilondiesbackwards7360]

Oh please, that would be Wrath of the Righteous or Planescape: Torment. Larian's writing doesn't even come close. ​@@kellerharris2593

[@Strawbebbyliscious]

I picked up Signalis this year after seeing it in your 2022 wrapup and am really looking forward to trying out Kill the Princess and Dredge. Keep up the great work Monty and thanks for all the videos 🎉

[@quasarone3083]

Thank you for introducing me to Remedy this year, played Control and Alan Wake after checking out their Lore Dumps and completely fell in love with them. Can't wait for those Christmas funds to come in for Alan Wake 2. Just gotta do my best to avoid spoilers till then.

[@Dyno_98]

Lies of P is definitely one of the stand outs of the year for me, having played quite a few things (though not as much as you). Everything just clicked, congratulations to Neowiz

[@Lordstrike72]

Monty, if you’ve got it in you I’d love to see your critique of BG3. For me, it had simultaneously the highest highs (combat mechanics, organic storytelling from that combat, and when the dialogue matched what we wanted to do), and the lowest lows (when my buddy and I had to replay 6 hours because we thought a chaotic good action in the grove wouldn’t lock out Karlach, and a whole bunch of choices where there was really only one developer-desired path despite seemingly many choices). Always enjoy your take, and great to hear you talk about another 14 games!

[@MontyZander]

I definitely don’t - but there will be a Noobus video on it next year!

[@Kris-wo4pj]

Multiplayer got some issues in it. But me and my body loves laughing at them when it happens. Alot of characters dying then acting like nothing happened soon as the cut scene ended.

[@thomasboys7216]

Waitwaitwait, your missus is playing BG3? Please tell me she was role playing!

[@MontyZander]

@@thomasboys7216 she’s gonna play it for a Noobus video! She doesn’t know anything about it right now

[@Kaftannn]

Just stumbled onto your video and staying here for good, Monty!

[@lukeg1940]

Alan wake 2 along with Soma and Disco elysium (and a few others in sure im forgetting!) are games that have writing so good that they are not just good writing for the standard's of games but storytelling in general.

[@moregan101]

Three fuckin masterpieces

[@daseafrate2025]

You are saying it lime video games have inferior writing in general. Although not every game prioritizes the narative, I dont think that games that DO prioritize it are inferior to any movie or book. Red dead 2 is better than most movies out there as an example

[@ilovethesmelloffire]

Edgelord take

[@lukew6725]

Don't insult Soma by saying Alan Wake 2 in the same sentence.

[@scarlet2847]

I’m so happy to see Dredge in here, I loved the heck out of that game

[@nakefalser9329]

Chants of Sennaar is my favourite of the year. Thank you for mention it!

[@wolborg105]

No Tears is wild 😭😭😭😭 TotK and Jedi Survivor my games of the year. I know Tears didn’t click for a lot of people, but it is not just probably the best Zelda, it is one of the best things I’ve ever played

[@zacharybecker8228]

Totk is one of the worst zelda games

[@wolborg105]

@@zacharybecker8228 Lol Zelda boomer spotted

[@chunkymonkey7983]

No Mario or Pikmin either 😭

[@Bliviate]

agreed. tears of the kingdom is one of my favorite games of all time

[@shawnthomas6492]

They are good games but they are not near as good as Alan wake 2 or dredge. Like those games are just amazing. Idk abt baldurs gate 3 because im not a fan of turn based combat

[@kalacs32]

Chants of Sennaar was SO GOOD. Not as varied as Tunic, but perhaps more emotionally fulfilling in its narrower scope.

[@ThomasBrunetMusic]

Thanks for mentioning Chants Of Sennaar! ❤️

[@BooshojoSenshi]

Thanks for a wonderful year, Monty and Co! I was just rewatching the Alan Wake lore dump today lol. Can't wait for all the awesome stuff next year. Thank you for all you do. We enjoy you! Have a happy holiday with the Missus and the boys! 💜

[@stpirate89]

I'd love a similar vid that quickly covers the 27 games you played this year not in this video, although I know that's probably a fair bit of work. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and well done on everything you've achieved this year!

[@cal_esc]

Instantly went a bought 'Chants of Sennar', that game sounded so intriguing and mysterious, I love a lost language ancient civilisation vibe

[@CecilyRenns]

Somehow I could guess Alan Wake 2 was your GOTY even before I clicked on this. Can't wait for the critique someday!!!

[@quantumevent]

Decarnarion listed first and AW2 goty - samesies hell yeah

[@HastyBacon]

Glad to see more people talking about Slay the Princess. Very fascinating game. The voice acting for the princess is... questionable at times depending on what emotion she's attempting to convey, but by and large the game is extremely enjoyable.

[@elisabasta]

every 2023 list that includes chants of sennar has my respect

[@Endgame_01]

AW2 is only one of two games on this list I've played this year but it is such a mind f*ck. I can't wait for the DLC and New game plus

[@atanamorell2]

So excited to hear you cover Alan Wake 2 both on this channel and on LoreDump! 🎉

[@coradonquixote]

This is my first video that I watch of yours and I'm surprised you only have 105k subscribers, the quality of the channel deserves even more. You've earned a subsriber, I'll be watching your other videos and I can't wait to see what content you'll be posting into the new year!

[@astridgallagher6941]

new monty video so soon what a treat :D

[@DavetheTurnip]

And the end of year lists begin! This was a fun watch. I hope you have a great 2024

[@lizabee484]

Cheers to a wild year Monty! You, the Noobus, Neil, and Chase have put an insane amount of work in, and I’m thrilled to have been able to be here to see it! The live-streaming thing sounds very interesting, but also if it gets to be too much, don’t be afraid to cut back and just focus on what you feel is most important. You’re an adult, and perfectly capable of taking care of yourself, but I also just tend to worry about folks getting burned out (so it’s entirely selfish, you see lol). Happy holidays to you lot!

[@FeironLucs]

Sounds like you had a fun year in gaming Monty, glad to hear it and so excited to follow you into the new year! We love you

[@milesrodger3724]

I really appreciated your content this year. Thanks Monty!

[@Doomlord42069]

Cocoon was such a big surprise for me. Some of those puzzles had me reworking my brain

[@j_einz]

Very good list. Thanks!

[@merchantarthurn]

Slay the Princess and BG3 have been holding me like a vice these past few months. If you like StP, please try Scarlet Hollow - it's absolutely brilliant

[@justaquietpeacefuldance]

"love and understanding" I love your poetry and the theme.

[@FinnOAventureiro]

I follow and watch a lot of gaming development/analyses/showcase channels but yours recently is the more captivating for me (not because we have similar takes and taste in games, totally unbiased!)

[@zacharybecker8228]

Pikmin 4 is a must play, i enjoyed endless dungeon, it left early access but gal civ 4, it released epic last year but steam this year railgrade, station to station was a relaxing puzzle game.

[@OverIt1984]

Talos Principal 2 was my game of the year!

[@stephenward1314]

Just wanna say - I found your channels this year and I absolutely love the Critiques, Noobus Humanus and Lore Dump It's obvious you put a lot of thought and care into the videos and it really comes across. I cannot wait to see what you have in the future 😁😁

[@hook1928]

Haha I knew it. I knew you were gonna say Soma. You’re man of taste. The absolute mindfucks and philosophical themes that stayed with me for a long time after finishing the game, combined with the mysterious sci-fi horror story, is just…. Perfection🙏🏻

[@rchgmer863]

Subbed cuz I hope to see you again next year!

[@ShyDoomGuy]

Just beat Alan Wake 2 before watching this video, and now I'm waiting for the dlc and ng+ to make sure I don't miss anything. I wholeheartedly blame this channel for getting me as obsessed with it.

[@dunchi6455]

Glad to see you also liked lies of P!

[@Tresadd]

Thanks for making my must-play list for me!

[@eyebrowowl9292]

Feels like I dropped the ball this year on picking up new releases. I guess I was mostly going through my backlog but I did get got around to Hi Fi Rush and Cocoon. Chants of Sennaar and Alan Wake 2 are high up my wish list… and now this list has made me even more stoked to play them. See you in the new year!

[@drgonzo123]

I agree with most of your choices, with the only exceptions are the games sitting in my backlog, waiting to be played. For me, Hi-Fi Rush is my GOTY, Lies of P is a close second, and the rest I’m going to list are in no particular order. Shadow Gambit, Dead Space, Resident Evil 4, Spider-Man 2, Oxenfree 2, Street Fighter 6. I feel like I’m forgetting something, but that would mean it didn’t stick with me. And I purchased, and have yet to play Baldur’s Gate 3, Cyberpunk Phantom Liberty, Starfield, and Alan Wake 2.

[@franciscoteixeira174]

Sad about AC6, but great video as always

[@filmotter]

We love to see Cocoon on this list! Great picks outside of that too!

[@greengoblin4391]

Chants of sennar scratches that tunic an outer wilds itch?? Say less I’m buying now

[@noahrobertson4127]

That’s a fantastic list

[@Zebula77]

I'm hovering between Alan Wake II and Spidey 2 as my game of the year. Super hard to choose, but I loved every second of both games. Runner ups - Dredge, Tears of the Kingdom, Jedi: Survivor, Metroid Prime Remaster, Dead Space Remake and Resi 4 Remake. Lots of good VR stuff as well (Synapse, Resi Village, Saints and Sinners Retribution etc.).

[@ElieHaykal]

Great list and content +sub! So happy to see cocoon here. It was fantastic with the right level of difficulty. Had a blast finishing and reviewing it.😊

[@TomCox1992]

Congratulations monty and noobus on everything that you have achieved this year ❤

[@hehehefunnyname9613]

You kinda got me back into the remedyverse after watching the lore dumps so I’m really excited to hear your thoughts on Alan wake2

[@themoviecritic1092]

So glad to hear someone talk about Hi-Fi Rush... it's so good! I do wonder, what are your thoughts on TotK? There's been a lot of hostility towards it these past few weeks and I'm just curious

[@deanlowdon8381]

I honestly don’t understand the hostility towards TOTK. Yes, it uses the same land map, but you have all the sky islands and the depths plus all the new powers and better dungeons than BOTW.

[@benmcreynolds8581]

I cannot explain how much i love Alan Wake 2! I can't wait for the DLC's to come out! I've already bought them. People need to support these devs so they can make as many projects as they want because no one has done what they have, to the level & quality & rawness that they were willing to do here. They pulled no punches, they went all out, not afraid to show the gruesome and real sides of true crime. The nature and environments feel real you get lost into them. I live in the PNW and i legit feel like I'm hiking in areas I've been to. It's unbelievable how amazing it is! It's more than i could have ever dreamed of when i tried to consider a Alan Wake 2. These devs are SO TALENTED! *I wish they would make an extra game mode that would let you mess with & throw around objects like u can in control. I really hope they keep adding things to give this a ton of replayability. It has so much potential to build upon. I would be happy if they kept coming out with additional stuff for this amazing game. Imagine if im a DLC, they leaned more into finding crime scenes, forensic evidence exploration & true crime Noire vibes. They really can do so much with the foundation of this well made game

[@pdpMASTERP]

Why are you removing your Livestreams??? Why not save them in your Live section...

[@MontyZander]

All of the livestreams are under a public playlist on my channel. The only one missing is the one from today because my PC crashed and all that YT kept for the VOD was the final 90 seconds

[@dighad3824]

I'm playing all these games after you mention Outer Wilds and claim Alan Wake 2 to be your GOTY. Thank you for the wonderful suggestions!

[@earlmoore7003]

This year has truly been the best year in gaming and i'm gonna miss it 🙏😎💯

[@Otinashi]

SLAY THE PRINCESS MENTIONED RAAAHHHH

[@robbieclark1784]

I strongly recommend adding Armored Core VI to your list before the end of the year.

[@Gurumediatationgamer]

My objection against the star wars game was the vast amount of jumping that was needed in one place. Im getting older so I would like more save places in order to finish rhe game 😂

[@aaricialambrigts]

Some games I played, some in my backlog, some new and some I will not play. Good list! If you like turn based combat, can recommend Jagged Alliance 3 has the 90’s humor, but more expendables vibe for story and setting.

[@DanielG-e8t]

A gem that slipped almost everyone was void stranger, best puzzle adventure game ive ever played

[@RuYevon]

I haven't really loved what I got this year but Slay the Princess and HiFi look interesting! Happy holidays!

[@shamanincap]

Ah, yes, old dude lost in park is really the best part Spider-Man 2 can offer

[@jairdinh7563]

Damn I'm so glad you included slay the princess it is a insanely under popular game and easily one of the of the best visual novels in the industry.

[@boborax1460]

Great list .For me honestly Resident Evil 4 made the year, it's the game that got me out of playing League of legends for 2 long years and made me realise that there are excellent games out there, so if not for RE4 I wouldn't have played amazing stuff that marked my return in gaming

[@chefbenji1880]

You should check out remanant 2, from what ive seen on your "played" list, i think you will really enjoy it.

[@thomasboys7216]

I loved playing Silksong this year! .....*sobs*

[@MoonSpiritChannel]

Alan Wake 2 is my GOTY. Fact is that it's a great horror title, and I've been waiting over 10 years for a sequel. Plus, "Champion of Light" is enough said.

[@fpkluffy7249]

how would you rank the arkham games in terms of writing and plot in the arkham franchise? and how would you also rank the arkham games that gives arkham batman the best character writing? ik this video is old but if you could respond and rank them for me that would honestly be great 🙏🙏

[@MorawskiGRK]

Goddamn Morty I knew you were the best. I came to your channel thanks to BG3, so I didn't expect Alan Wake II at the top of the list. It's my game of the year as well.

[@trilby3447]

Dredge is a cozy game for people who like messed up lookin’ stuff

[@tribble608]

Seeing that you played ff16 this year, I was not suprised, but quite sad to not see it on this list. So I will quickly recommend it: yes, it has issues. Some of the characters get the short end of the stick (*coughJillcough*) but by the Founder, the game made me cry. You can feel the devs passion for their story bleed through and the art direction and cinematography are amazing in every scene. Every shot is carefully chosen. It has something to say, even if it misses the mark sometimes. Clive's voice actor could carry a worse game on his shoulders, he is that good. And the combat is excellent. Do give it a try if you can

[@piersoncassady5769]

Game 8, I also love Soma from the bottom of my heart.

[@beansael2454]

Based for including HIFI rush

[@lovelyangel2366]

Oh my god I get to watch monty make the critiques???? As if they weren’t enough of a time sink themself

[@HeatherHolt]

Decarnation has been on my wishlist for so long. Gonna pull the trigger now. ❤

[@hemangchauhan2864]

Humanity shout out was much needed. Such an innovative game!

[@avocadothecat]

Well games that made my year are Pikmin 4, Re4 and the 6 playthroughsI watched if AW2... I will play it as soon as it's a little cheaper to buy.

[@kentuckyfriedchildren5385]

RE4 was the first game in years to actually get me excited to play a game enough to preorder, I don't care how long the video would have been, it should have been on here

[@zooka0619]

I think I speak for everyone when I say we NEED a noobus humanis for BG3

[@minerman60101]

Wait, _that_ Jonathan Sims? I love listening to Jonathan Sims for hours on end, so I guess I know what game I need to play

[@aidanmahoney9865]

i hope Lies of P 2 is called More Lies of P

[@IT.93]

Ive heard Alan Wake 2 ia a good game, i loved the first one. Its a shame ill never have the chance of playing the second because of Remedy anticosumer digital only bullshit, i refuse to support a game like that (unless its an indie game for obvious reasons).

[@connorstrickler4815]

Lol don't forget the month where everyone was playing only up.

[@dromulio]

It’s such a bummer you didn’t like armored core 6 it’s by far the best game that came out this year. Definitely cooler than hi fi rush

[@OrignalNameHere]

I keep hearing about Humanity, gonna have to try it soon!

[@neighborhoodturnt]

Am I the only person who noticed in baldurs gate Captain Janice “Longshaft”…. The developers knew what they were doing…..

[@MontyZander]

You say devs - Longshaft has been my DND character for the last 5 years on a dare!

[@neighborhoodturnt]

@@MontyZander 😂😂

[@perzaval4874]

crazy that you dont have more views

[@kyle-packard]

i don’t want to jump to conclusions, but your part on hi-fi rush seemed eerily similar to jacob geller’s part on the same game in his 2023 games video.

[@MontyZander]

Not sure what the implication or purpose of the comment is, but just to be clear - this video precedes Jacob’s by 4 days. And there isn’t a chance that he’d watch this and take my quick babbling for his own script

[@kyle-packard]

@@MontyZander ik, just letting you know

[@MichaelJohnsonAzgard]

I couldn't get into Allan Wake 2, hated every moment of Spider-Man 2 and didn't finish either. Loved Lies of P, Dredge and Oxenfree 2. My game of the year will either be Hogwart's Legacy or Armoured Core VI.

[@mrjtfang2]

Since it was brought up: Armored Core 6 is a GOOD game. Just one of those titles thats a bit more niche.

[@EwanCross]

You made 2023 Monty

[@clvr51]

I haven't played Chants Of Sennaar yet but it's very high on my list! Monty, if you're reading this, have you played Heaven's Vault? Cause if not you MUST lol

[@kirax7293]

Starfield wasnt my disappointment of the year because I expected it to be shit before it came out. I was not disappointed.

[@Doppelier]

Spider-man 2 and Alan Wake 2 definitely wouldn't make my list, while Armored Core VI would be at the very top. Hands down the best gameplay experience I had this year. To each their own, I guess. I still think this was a great list, and I'm looking forward to playing Dredge.

[@mr.lonewolf8199]

Congrats on buying the house and getting married, man Btw great list, I haven't try some of them, I'm waiting to buy gaming laptop, currently I moved to difrent country like three months ago