[Gadgest] Best Games of 2022: Gadgets 360’s Favourite PC, PS4, PS5, Mobile, and Xbox Games

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What are the best video games of 2022? That question has endless answers — and it depends on who you ask. As we approach the end of this year, we posed it to the gamers at Gadgets 360, and we got some truly fascinating answers. Inevitably, we have games that have won multiple awards and sold millions of copies. In them, you traverse treacherous lands or jump across dimensions, taking on all sorts of gnarly beasts and creatures. But we also have games that you might not have heard about. In one, it's just you and a hose. In a couple, you're turned into animals — as a determined feline, or a young resurrected ovine. In another, you're faced with the horrors of rodents, while navigating the horrors faced by two siblings. And we also have a game that's been out for a couple of years, but still going strong.

But what unites all of them is that they provide unforgettable immersive experiences — like watching a season of a heartwrenching TV series, except you're tasked with making many of the protagonist's decisions. There's nothing like a great video game, and these are some of the best we've played in 2022. With that, presenting Gadgets 360's favourite titles this year, available on PC, Android, iPhone, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. (Basically, if you've got a gaming device, we have a recommendation for it.)

Cult of the Lamb

Cult of the Lamb is what you'd get if you mixed Animal Crossing with an Ari Aster movie — and then decided to turn it into a roguelike.

Do not be misled by your cowering little lamb's cutesy appearance, who within the opening 10 minutes, has exacted violent revenge on its would-be murderers and pledged allegiance to a heretical outer god, who helped accomplish the task. All you need to do now is repay the debt by forming your own cult and spreading the word of faith among anthropomorphic followers, as your small community thrives in the lush backwoods. I named mine “The Hårga,” after the villainous pagan cult in Aster's film Midsommar, and embarked on a handful of adventures in one of the mysterious dungeons, unbeknownst to the harsh beasts thriving within.

I kept dying and restarting my runs with a lack of care — as you do in roguelikes — and then randomly found two of my followers' carcasses rotting away in the hub world. They starved to death when I was hacking away at enemies in randomly generated levels. Before this, my only in-depth experience with roguelikes was in Hades, where the death count had zero implications on the friendlies I interacted with. But in Cult of the Lamb, the stakes are raised, and it truly puts you in the shoes of a responsible cult leader. Even without intelligible dialogue, I was forced to maintain strong interpersonal relationships to further my cause, which in turn, helped with upgrades.

To put it simply, think of it like running a daycare. Each time you go on your wild hunts, collect resources such as food supplies and construction materials to ensure your followers are well-fed and comfortable. In return, you assign them daily chores like growing crops, chopping down trees, and building decorations to spruce up the place. Sure, you can offer gifts and marry some of your followers, but don't get too attached. For when the time comes to offer their bodies to sacrifice or feed on their dead remains — yes, there's cannibalism — you can't have second thoughts.

While Cult of the Lamb made it clear that the followers' devotion is the source of strength, I was shocked by the kind of tyrannical monster I had turned into. Blinded by an undying thirst for power, I began mindlessly killing my adorable cultists, installing loud propaganda speakers, performing brainwashing satanic rituals, and exiling the naysayers to re-education camps — all with the singular, selfish goal of toppling the main boss.

And oh, I forgot to mention — all this happened within an uninterrupted 11-hour play session. Yep, that's how addictive it is. — Rahul Chettiyar

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