Shacknews Top 23 Games of the Year 2023

#10 Game of the Year 2023 - Remnant 2

Take a Dark Souls-like challenge and infuse it with a third-person shooter gameplay experience, and you’ve got something truly special. The team at Gunfire Games knew this when they launched Remnant: From the Ashes a few years ago, and as luck would have it, the developers managed to refine the concept with this year’s smash-hit sequel, Remnant 2.

While all of the core concepts remain the same, many of the mechanics have been tweaked ever-so-slightly to allow for a smoother experience. The main healing item can be swapped out for other unique tools, armor no longer has set bonuses which often restricted player fashion, and the game now features an Archetype system that gives players far more customization when it comes to builds.

There’s so much more to love in Remnant 2, especially for those players that love killing huge and weird bosses and turning their guts into bizarre weapons. Plus, the ability to re-roll adventures and experience new bosses returns thanks to the game’s randomly generated regions.

Remnant 2 managed to deliver a near-perfect experience that built upon the solid foundation of the first game. You can read more about how much we loved it in the Shacknews Remnant 2 review.

Remnant 2 is available on Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

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