The hosts discuss their resolutions for the new year. They compare and select the best video game of 2023: Sea of Stars. They share their top game picks of the year. They discuss the high costs of mobile plans and promote Mint Mobile. They discuss the rankings for the top four games and express excitement and disappointment with the choices. They talk about their thoughts and comparison of Baldur's Gate 3 and Tears of the Kingdom.
Baldur's Gate 3 is a narrative feat with exceptional writing and choices, offering a captivating world and character development based on player decisions.
Tears of the Kingdom delivers an immersive Zelda experience with a captivating story, creative gameplay, and an emotional ending, making it a magical and unforgettable game.
The decision between Baldur's Gate 3 and Tears of the Kingdom comes down to personal preference, as both games are exceptional in their own ways and push the boundaries of what games can achieve.
Deep dives
The Accomplishment of Baldur's Gate 3
Baldur's Gate 3 is an accomplishment that is truly unimaginable. It's a narrative feat with an abundance of great writing and choices. It has a captivating world and characters that evolve based on player decisions. Despite some narrative shortcomings and technical issues, the game is a special and unforgettable experience.
The Magic of Tears of the Kingdom
Tears of the Kingdom is an incredible Zelda game with a captivating story. It offers an immersive world, creative gameplay, and an emotional ending that stands out. Despite its smaller scope compared to Baldur's Gate 3, Tears of the Kingdom delivers an unforgettable and magical experience for players.
A Tough Decision
Choosing between Baldur's Gate 3 and Tears of the Kingdom is challenging as both games are exceptional and would be number one contenders in any other year. The decision comes down to personal preference and the specific aspects that resonate with each individual player.
Baldur's Gate 3 is a pinnacle of gaming
Baldur's Gate 3 is an incredibly ambitious narrative-driven game that sets new standards for the genre. It offers tremendous freedom in gameplay, allowing players to make creative choices and experience unique moments. The game excels in its narrative achievements, delivering a compelling and immersive story. Its scale, quality, and writing are unparalleled, making it a standout game that pushes the boundaries of what games can achieve.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom redefines open-world gaming
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom builds upon the success of Breath of the Wild and enhances every aspect of the game. With its rich open world, filled with puzzles, it offers a satisfying and rewarding exploration experience. The game introduces new creative elements, allowing players to build and create different objects. Despite its creative aspects, the game maintains accessibility, making it enjoyable for people who are not typically drawn to building games. Tears of the Kingdom also shines in its storytelling, delivering the best story of any Zelda game and an exceptional ending that leaves a lasting impact.
Once more, our watch has ended. We've put 2023 to bed, deciding on the definitive list of the top four games of the year. Catch y'all in 2024! Have good holidays! LYLAS!
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