The 50 Best Video Games of the Generation

These are the 50 best video games of the generation (PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One)

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Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Playstation 4 They have been on the market for between 2 and 6 years (rounded), in which time we have been able to receive not only some of the best games of the generation, but also the history of video games themselves. And with all this in mind, we have made a list that compiles the 50 best video games of the current generation, having all been released between 2013 and 2018 for all or any of the three consoles mentioned.

Likewise, you should bear in mind that this list has been drawn up between several members of the Staff from GamesDNA, so it may not coincide with your tastes or in the presence of some titles, as well as in the order of those present. Given this, we encourage you to comment on your top in the comments. Without further delay, below you can see the 50 best video games of the generation:

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Release date: March 20, 2020 (Nintendo Switch)

Creating a paradise island is one of the great wishes of many players and, with the exclusive Nintendo Switch, it is quite a possibility. Plant flowers, trees or cultivate, modify the surroundings at our whim and design the perfect place to live. These are some of the revolutionary proposals of 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons'and one of the biggest surprises of the current generation.

Assassins Creed Odyssey

Release date: October 5, 2018 (PS4 / Xbox One)

And speaking of odysseys, 'Assassin's Creed Odyssey'takes us to the most arcane adventure of all, so much so that the genre of our protagonist is not even known, being our choice Alexios or to Kassandra in the most ambitious title of the saga that adapts and evolves what is shown in Origins in order to earn its own identity. All this while touring the ancient lands that today make up Greece and its neighboring regions.

Astral Chain

Release date: August 30, 2019 (Nintendo Switch)

He plays a special police force that joins forces with a weapon known as the legion. All to combat the life-threatening alien threat within ‘Astral Chain ’. An adventure of futuristic setting in which we will have to test our skill not only in hand-to-hand combat, but with the help of our five special weapons.

Batman Arkham Knight

Release date: June 23, 2015 (PS4 / Xbox One)

Being one of the greatest superheroes, 'Batman Arkham Knight'presents the end of the saga started by the Dark Knight in Arkham Asylum and which will force him to face a new enemy, the Knight of Arkham, at the same time that he must find the Scarecrow, who threatens to turn Gotham into a wasteland of chaos.

Battlefield 1

Release date: October 21, 2016 (PS4 / Xbox One)

The final battle is decided at the beginning in this title set in the First World War, where the trenches became the day to day of the soldiers in an experience that can be enjoyed both individually and in multiplayer.

Bayonetta 2

Release date: February 16, 2018 (Nintendo Switch)

The Witch of Umbra is already an icon in the world of video games, so her second adventure leads her not only to face a new and powerful enemy, but also to meet again with an old acquaintance from whom she could change the concept that has of this. All this while trying to protect a young man with strange powers who are pursued by both angels and demons.

Bloodborne

Release date: March 25, 2015 (PS4)

As a variant of the saga Souls, 'Bloodborne'is the response of From Software to adapt the formula established in the aforementioned franchise in a new setting, where blood becomes the key element. It may seem difficult, but in reality it is not. It simply has a magnificent level design that forces the player to adapt to every circumstance that is presented, thus achieving that the challenge to be overcome is fair.

Light blue

Release date: January 25, 2018 (Nintendo Switch / PS4 / Xbox One)

Madeline He never thought that his adventure would lead him to discover himself, but, above all, that others could do it with such enormous success. Critically praised, Light blue It tells us the journey of the girl mentioned in the mountain of the same name where the platform must be used to reach the highest peak, which will lead to the self-realization of its protagonist and the player himself.

Cuphead

Release date: September 29, 2017 (Xbox One)

Proceeding directly from the 20s, 'Cuphead'takes us to a world where we handle the namesake character in the company of his brother Mugman, who after losing a bet, must go through a fantasy world to save their souls while trying to face the Devil who deceived them from the beginning.

Death stranding

Release date: November 8, 2019 (PS4)

Hideo Kojima is known for creating adventures with all kinds of elements that make us question life and, above all, how he has managed to create such products. ‘Death stranding’Comes as a perfect mix of all the elements where we find a title devised to make us feel alone as well as connected. A game where teamwork with those we don't see will be the solution to save us and reconnect a world that seems destined for doom.

Devil May Cry 5

Release Date: March 8, 2019 (PS4 / Xbox One)

The events that we can know in this new title presents us with the chronology just after Devil May Cry 4, where we meet Dante and Nero somewhat older and with the latter already having his own demon hunting agency in which he will go next to his truck looking for the dangerous captures. All with exquisite gameplay.

Dishonored 2

Release date: November 11, 2016 (PS4 / Xbox One)

Controlling assassins who must use stealth to kill their victims or avoid them without spilling blood, we will have to face a plague that is transmitted through flying insects and that threatens the status quo of society.

DOOM Eternal

Release date: March 20, 2020 (PS4 / Xbox One)

Bringing back the massacres and the real hell, ‘DOOM Eternal’Presents the reinvention of the shooter genre. With a soundtrack that completely immerses us in action and enemies that test our patience and ability, we have before us one of the most amazing turns of the saga. And, above all, a clear objective: to kill everyone who crosses our path.

Dragon Ball FighterZ

Release date: January 26, 2018 (Nintendo Switch / PS4 / Xbox One)

The most extreme fight comes from the hand of 'Dragon Ball FighterZ', a title that not only has a cast of characters that will use their entire arsenal to face the rest of the player, but also has the pleasure of recreating, thanks to its animation and graphic style, some of the most mythical scenes from the anime.

Dragon Quest XI

Release date: July 29, 2017 (PS4)

With an aspect taken from the work of Akira Toriyama and respecting the mechanics of the oldest JRPGs, 'Dragon Quest XI'it puts us in the shoes of a new protagonist where we will have to cross areas and face monsters in order to save our land from an old evil.

Final Fantasy VII Remake

Release date: March 2, 2020 (PS4)

Square Enix offers us the possibility of reliving one of the most beloved installments of the saga by fans. ‘Final Fantasy VII Remake’Gives us the opportunity to learn from a new perspective the history of Cloud Strife and its friends. All with much deeper insights and better-crafted characters, plus slightly different game mechanics.

Fortnite

Release date: July 21, 2017 (Nintendo Switch / PS4 / Xbox One)

The battle royale came to surprise us in many ways and, among them, one of the most outstanding is ‘Fortnite’. Since its premiere it has marked the path of many games, but above all, has offered players a unique experience. And is that no one can forget each and every one of the spectacular events that have come together with each new season.

Forza Horizon 4

Release date: October 2, 2018 (Xbox One)

Crowning itself as one of its console flagship franchises, 'Forza Horizon 4'puts us at the wheel of different vehicles where, with all the luxury of realism, we will be able to tour various areas in the open world while competing to be the kings of the track, being, to date, the peak that the genre has reached.

God of war

Release date: April 20, 2018 (PS4)

There were many who put the cry to heaven when it became known that Kratos I returned to. However, few could imagine that his return would come in the form of what may be his best adventure. Set in the Nordic lands, 'God of war'it is not only an odyssey of a father a son to fulfill a promise, but also a history of evolution, overcoming and, above all, of accepting the past so that the son does not make the same mistakes in the future.

Halo 5 Guardians

Release date: October 27, 2015 (Xbox One)

Master Chief and Cortana returns in a new adventure where we again find potential in their history, which turns former allies into enemies while preparing a revolution within the galactic system itself.

Hollow knight

Release date: February 24, 2017 (Nintendo Switch / PS4 / Xbox One)

In a world populated by vermin, a young knight is involved in an epic adventure in 'Hollow knight', where he must fight for his society and free it from a strange evil that contaminates all individuals within. In this way, you will have to travel from cover to cover this epic world where a history of tragedy, heroes, sacrifice, but, above all, pure metroidvania is hidden.

Horizon Zero Dawn

Release date: February 28, 2017 (PS4)

In a world where the past and the future converge, 'Horizon Zero Dawn'tells the story of Aloy, a young woman from the tribe of the Nora who is involved in a huge world where animal-shaped machines dominate nature, having to face such monsters in order to discover the past and those who preceded contemporary society to she. With hundreds of activities to perform, this machine hunter will unhesitatingly face dangers that would shake the bravest of warriors.

Kingdom Hearts 3

Release date: January 25, 2019 (PS4 / Xbox One)

Disney characters return once again thanks to Kingdom Hearts 3 (guide) with the intention of helping Sora in his dangerous adventure. A story where the friendship and the conflict between light and darkness are well marked, even when the importance lies in that it is the end of the mythical saga starring Xehanort.

Middle-Earth Shadows of Mordor

Release date: September 30, 2014 (PS4 / Xbox One)

Out of the imagination of Tolkien, 'Middle-earth: Shadows of Mordor'It was one of the first titles of the current generation, which received multiple praises due to its setting, its combat system and, above all, to adapt the world of the Lord of the Rings as never before.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Release date: April 28, 2017 (Nintendo Switch)

The quintessential racing saga of Nintendo He could not miss his generational appointment with what is his most ambitious title, with a total of 48 circuits and more than 30 characters, some from sagas external to the world of Mario, the delivery of Nintendo Switch It has become a fundamental title of the console and a source of fun and entertainment continuously.

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

Release date: September 1, 2015 (PS4 / Xbox One)

Snake he returns in what is called to be his last adventure, in which, after multiple betrayals, he decides to re-form his own organization in order to face the new threat it poses Skull face. We are thus before the title that finally closes the saga and that links directly to the first Metal gear, transforming Big Boss in the antagonist that we all met in that title.

Monster hunter world

Release date: January 26, 2018 (PS4 / Xbox One)

The saga of Monster hunter It reaches the generation of HD with a delivery that has simplified various elements to make it more accessible to new players, but that has not lost its essence when it comes to dealing with the gigantic creatures that inhabit your world.

NieR Automata

Release date: February 23, 2017 (PS4 / Xbox One)

Controlling various androids, 'NieR Automata', the work of Yoko Taro and Platinum Games, takes us to a post-apocalyptic land where these humanoid-looking machines must face the threat that forced humanity into exile on the Moon, waiting for the problem to be solved. Traveling through different locations and finding various allies, an adventure begins in which we will have to fight under a single motto: For the glory of mankind.

Ori andthe Will of the Wisps

Release date: March 10, 2020 (Xbox One)

Putting ourselves in the role of Ori, a white guardian spirit, we will have to overcome all kinds of platforms while solving various puzzles. A new journey through a wide and exotic world in which to meet again with imposing enemies and great challenges to learn about the fate of our protagonist.

Overwatch

Release date: May 24, 2016 (PS4 / Xbox One)

Being one of the most influential titles in recent years and taking cooperative shooter competition to another level, 'Overwatch'brings us all kinds of charismatic characters in a futuristic world where good and evil face each other in continuous multiplayer battles for dominance of different areas.

Persona 5 Royal

Release date: March 31, 2020 (PS4)

Set in Japan and with Japanese students with powers as protagonists, 'Persona 5 Royal' embarks us on an adventure where the person's psyche becomes a fundamental element while facing various threats leading the Phantom Thieves. All this with a setting typical of the Japanese RPGs that Atlus boasts and increasing the proposal of the original title with new phases and elements that guarantee exquisite gameplay.

Red Dead Redemption 2

Release date: October 26, 2018 (PS4 / Xbox One)

After the epic finale of the previous installment, Red dead comes with a third title in the form of 'Red Dead Redemption 2', in which we will travel to Old West and where we can form our own band of outlaws. With tens of hours behind him and a realism little seen before in video games, the game has been postulated as one of the great proposals of its launch year.

Resident Evil 2 Remake

Release date: January 25, 2019 (PS4 / Xbox One)

One of the adventures most loved by fans of the survival horror saga returns with a quality never thought of. Capcom surprised us with ‘Resident Evil 2 Remake’Offering a good facelift to the original title. Improved graphics, renewed mechanics and, of course, a much deeper story that makes us feel the real terror against these imposing enemies.

Rise of the Tomb Raider

Release date: November 10, 2015 (PS4 / Xbox One)

Lara returns in a new adventure where she will have to travel the deepest Siberia in order to discover more about the reasons that led to her father's death, having to choose between different questions while using her bow among other weapons.

Rocket league

Release date: July 7, 2015 (Nintendo Switch / PS4 / Xbox One)

What may be the weirdest title on the list confirmed an old question: Can mixing remote control cars with soccer go well? The answer: Yes.

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

Release date: March 22, 2019 (PS4 / Xbox One)

FromSoftware is a leader in presenting highly complex adventures and his work suSekiro: Shadows Die Twice’Is further proof of that. Embodying the wolf with one arm, we will have to test our ability against great enemies while we try not to lose patience while charting your own path to revenge.

Spider-man

Release date: September 7, 2018 (PS4)

The greatest adventure of Spidey comes from the hand of Insomniac Games, which express as no one has ever done before in a video game what it means to carry the spider on your chest. With a gigantic city of New York under the threat of Got damn, directed by Mr. Negative, Peter You will have to face the biggest challenge of your life just when everything seemed to calm down.

Stardew valley

Release date: February 26, 2016 (Nintendo Switch / PS4 / Xbox One)

With a premise as simple as growing vegetables and raising animals, 'Stardew valley'It is a title that focuses on day to day in the field, where we will have freedom to make different decisions in our lives. It is a title to which you have to dedicate even a little time a day to progress little by little.

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

Release date: November 15, 2019 (PS4 / Xbox One)

Taking on the role of the last Jedi, in ‘Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order’We will have to learn new skills and overcome all kinds of obstacles that come our way. Especially when Order 66 seems willing to liquidate anyone who carries a lightsaber and insinuates any connection to the Jedi.

Super Mario Odyssey

Release date: October 27, 2017 (Nintendo Switch)

The greatest adventure of Mario this time it takes you to travel around the world by the hand of Cappy, his new ally that would allow him to acquire more than 50 transformations while chasing Bowser in order to avoid the wedding of this one with Peach. And it is that either traveling the Mexican desert, the city of Nueva Donk and the icy glacier, Mario will not allow this link to take place.

Super Smash Bros Ultimate

Release date: December 7, 2018 (Nintendo Switch)

'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'Listed as the largest crossover in the video game industry, more than 70 characters from various video game companies come together to fight in what may be the biggest title in Masahiro Sakurai. It also features a new story mode that will pit warriors against a new threat where the very survival of their world is at stake. And all this with more than 1,000 allies in the form of spirits.

The Evil Within

Release date: October 14, 2014 (PS4 / Xbox One)

From the mind of the creator of resident Evil, arrives'The Evil Within', whose title makes it clear that no stranger should be allowed into the home. Jokes aside, the title is postulated as one of the great experiences survival horror of the generation, where in addition.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Release date: March 3, 2017 (Nintendo Switch)

'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'It was a before and after in the saga, since we are not only facing one of the most ambitious projects in Nintendo, but also before the game that many consider that, finally, it surpassed Ocarina of Time. Taking us to the lands of a Hyrule post-apocalyptic, Link You must resolve a conflict that has lasted for centuries, offering you a freedom like never before.

The Witcher III: Wild Hunt

Release date: May 19, 2015 (PS4 / Xbox One)

Little or nothing can be said at this point that justifies the enormous success of 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' both in criticism and in sales. Adapting the open world to the saga and bringing the epic world of the novels of Andrzej Sapkowski, the saga starring Geralt of Rivia It has become a symbol of the effort, dedication and passion of CD Projekt Red, reaching such a point that it is not only one of the most influential video games in history, but also a badge in its country of origin.

Titanfall 2

Release date: October 28, 2016 (PS4 / Xbox One)

Focused on epic multiplayer battles where we make mecha uses to fight, Titanfall 2 It improves everything seen in its first installment, also adding an action-packed story mode that will satisfy those who want to relax from time to time from playing with others.

Uncharted 4

Release date: May 10, 2016 (PS4)

Happily married and with a life more than resolved, Natahn Drake returns to adventure after a reunion with his brother Sam, whom he thought he had seen die years ago. Now looking for a pirate treasure, both brothers will have to face a new threat that wants to take away their fortune in an adventure in which each frame is a candidate for wallpaper because of its excellent care. And it comes out Sully, with this everything is already said.

Undertale

Release date: September 15, 2015 (Nintendo Switch / PS4)

Little or nothing can be said about 'Undertale that has not already been said. Being a game that caused a true fan phenomenon in its launch year, the title puts us in the shoes of Frisk, a human who falls into the world of monsters and who has before him the option of choosing which way to go : a peaceful life where we do not harm monsters without guilt, or a genocidal way where we kill all those who move.

What Remains of Edith Finch

Release date: April 25, 2017 (PS4 / Xbox One)

Plunged into a curse that could end her at any time, Edith Finch He returns to the family home after the death of his mother in order to learn more about his family's history, as well as being able to find out how to avoid the outcome that may come at him at any time.

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

Release date: October 27, 2017 (Nintendo Switch / PS4 / Xbox One)

With a world dominated by the Nazis, we are involved in a fight for resistance in which we have to face multiple enemies who will try to stand in our way so that we do not provoke a revolution that completely overthrows the oppression suffered by the village.

Xenoblade Chronicles 2

Release date: December 1, 2017 (Nintendo Switch)

The epic adventure of Rex and Pyra in 'Xenoblade Chronicles 2'immersed with a plot divided into different chapters as if it were anime seasons, each meeting new characters who will play the role of ally or enemy as the case may be. All this in a work that has important religious elements such as the search for The Creator, Eden and worship.