2019 has been an oddly eclectic year for video games. From the zombie-infested streets of Resident Evil 2 to the colorful battles of Pokemon Sword & Shield, it’s seen a massively diverse lineup of games from developers across the globe.
We saw unexpected hits like Control and Disco Elysium, stellar remakes of Resident Evil 2 and Link’s Awakening, excellent additions to classic series’ like Fire Emblem and Luigi’s Mansion, and bold first steps for new franchises like The Outer Worlds and Jedi: Fallen Order.
Here you’ll find all of IGN’s picks for the best that gaming had to offer in 2019.