We are nearly five months into 2013, and you may be wondering what games to spend your upcoming tax return (if you are getting one). Well here is a list of the top 5 video games that have come out so far in 2013, based on collected scores from sites such as Metacritic, IGN, and Gamespot.
5. MLB 13: The Show - Spring means the start of baseball season, and also brings a new Major league Baseball game. MLB 13 manages to capture one of the best and most realistic representations of America's favorite pastime, while giving players a host of options to play around with.
4. Tomb Raider - While some people are not enthralled with the game's multiplayer mode, the Tomb Raider Reboot has brought the story of Lara Croft to a new generation of fans. With an immersive storyline and single-player mode, this game is a fun, adventurous journey through the beginning of the Croft legend.
3. Bit.Trip Presents...Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien - This game takes the endless runner genre and perfects it wonderfully. With a strong difficulty and rhythm elements, this game may not be for everyone, but those who have tried it have become addicted to the game.
2. Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch - A wonderfully crafted and beautifully animated RPG lets players immerse themselves in a fantastic story and game that will easily take up 50 or so hours of their lives playing through. With strong gameplay and an excellent story, this is a must-buy for RPG fans.
1. Bioshock: Infinite - It is hardly a surprise that the third game in the franchise grabs the number one spot on the list. People have been talking about this game as one of the best of the whole generation, let along for the past few months. With one of the best stories in game history and engaging combat and heaps of atmosphere, Bioshock Infinite reigns supreme over all other games so far this year.