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Top 35 Must-Play Games of 2024: The Best Picks So Far

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown — 9

After an era of 3D adventures, Prince of Persia’s return to its 2D roots feels like a welcome breath of fresh air for the franchise. Smartly incorporating metroidvania elements into its design, The Lost Crown throws in pitch-perfect combat and a beautifully crafted world for good measure, combining them all into a cohesive whole. The Lost Crown isn’t just a thrilling metroidvania; it’s a finely-tuned entry in the genre that other games will be looking to for inspiration in the years to come.

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance — 9

For the last couple of years, Switch owners have had access to one of the best Atlus RPGs in the form of Shin Megami Tensei V. At long last, it’s now available on other platforms and in an enhanced package that makes a great game even better. Beyond the visual upgrades and welcome quality-of-life changes, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance will keep your eyes glued to the screen with its expanded storylines and engaging demon-collecting gameplay.

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