The Best Video Games of 2025 (So Far)
Briefly

Players face an intense release schedule, with January offering a breather before February's wave of new games, including Civilization VII and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. Early 2025 highlights games focused on clarity, such as Monster Hunter Wilds, which combines ecosystem simulation with big-game hunting against formidable creatures like Rey Dau. It emphasizes ecological understanding and player roles as protectors while delivering thrilling battles. Other standout games offer unique experiences, ranging from a die-rolling sci-fi adventure to a minimalist skiing game that relies solely on the sound of snow underfoot.
Monster Hunter Wilds merges Mesozoic ecosystem simulation with exhilarating big-game hunting, emphasizing ecological balance while players confront majestic monsters like the lightning dragon Rey Dau.
This year’s standout games promise clarity of vision, including titles like a chilling sci-fi game driven by chance and a skiing game where only the crunch of snow accompanies you.
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