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

Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail — 8

After some reality-bending adventures in the previous expansions, Final Fantasy 14’s Dawntrail expansion sets the stage for a more-relaxing excursion to sunnier shores. The trip quickly turns into a slay-cation, full of new monsters and challenges to overcome, but the lower stakes and a surprise twist make for a compelling digital getaway.

Final Fantasy 16: The Rising Tide — 8

With the Rising Tide expansion, Final Fantasy 16’s grand story comes to a satisfying conclusion. A meaty expansion set before the grand finale, Rising Tide is a victory lap for the game as it shows off a different side of Final Fantasy 16, gives players powerful new Eikonic abilities to wield, and closes the curtain on this ambitious game in grand style.

Flock — 8

If you’ve been overwhelmed by massive AAA games this year, Flock is a delightful indie alternative. Inspired by bird-watching., Flock has colorful visuals, accessible design, and rewarding gameplay that make it easy to jump into, while the urge to fill up a Pokedex-like field guide will keep you coming back for more.

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