

Their latest game cleverly uses the time-looping concept and roguelike systems to create a fascinating experience. Of course, all young Francis wants to do is shred psychedelic solos and blow people's minds.Īlthough light on conventional gameplay, The Artful Escape is packed with mind-blowing visuals and soaring guitar music throughout, making it a rock odyssey worth journeying on.Īrkane Studios, known for Dishonored and Prey, has done it again with Deathloop. Made by Aussie indie team Beethoven & Dinosaur, the game thrusts you into the role of Francis Vendetti, nephew of a legendary folk singer.

The Artful Escape is about just that, wanting to be a revered rock musician when everyone expects you to be something else. Many of us have dreamed of being rock gods if you need proof, check out the popularity of Guitar Hero in the mid-late 2000s. Without further ado, here are our best video games of 2021, in alphabetical order! The Artful Escape Also, make sure to check out this handy browser plugin that tells you what else is available on subscription services. The listed prices (in Australian dollars) are correct as of publishing.

To help you along the way, we've included links to various storefronts – some of which, like Amazon, will give us a small commission if you make a purchase using the link – so you know where to grab any given game, including various subscription services. Whether it was returning franchises such as Forza Horizon or Hitman, alongside Australian made indies The Forgotten City and Unpacking, there were so many to consider among our best video games of 2021 – so we tried cramming in as many as possible. Here are our picks for the best video games of 2021.Ģ021 has been yet another standout year for video games, despite the continued development challenges caused by the ongoing pandemic. From Psychonauts 2 to Unpacking, it's been yet another brilliant year for gaming.
