Monster Hunter Wilds Is No Longer the Highest Rated Game This Year

Just as expected, Capcom’s flagship AAA action RPG, Monster Hunter Wilds, finds itself ousted from its throne by another strong candidate vying for Game of the Year.

The cooperative adventure game “Split Fiction,” developed by Hazelight Studios, has been recently evaluated, scoring an impressive 91 on Metacritic, narrowly surpassing Monster Hunter Wilds by a mere point. Meanwhile, its OpenCritic rating of 90 is nudging ahead of Wilds’ 90, with additional reviews from respected critics expected as the game officially debuts tomorrow, March 7th.

With many praising it as a serious Game of the Year candidate, Split Fiction has earned its place among other critically acclaimed big-budget games such as Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 by Warhorse Studios. This only adds to the anticipation for an outstanding year in gaming. On the other hand, there’s continued buzz and speculation about Grand Theft Auto VI possibly launching this year. If Rockstar manages to stick to its planned release date, 2025 might very well be remembered as a remarkable era in gaming history.

For Hazelight Studios, accomplishing this task isn’t just a casual undertaking, given their lofty standards to meet after the monumental triumph of It Takes Two – the 2021 Game of the Year as recognized by The Game Awards.

Based on many critic reviews, Split Fiction is an energetic and captivating cooperative game that flourishes through teamwork and collaboration. To assist players even more, the developers at Hazelight Studios have set up a special Discord server for those seeking a teammate. With their unique Friends Pass system, only one player needs to buy the game, enabling them to grant access to a friend who doesn’t own it – making crossplay available across all platforms.

Stepping into the shoes of a fervent admirer, I can’t help but marvel at the remarkable strides made by Josef Fares and Hazelight Studios. From the nail-biting prison escape saga of A Way Out to the emotionally resonant rollercoaster ride of It Takes Two, their unparalleled mastery in the cooperative adventure genre never ceases to amaze me. Their unique storytelling prowess is on full display, skillfully intertwining split-screen gameplay with compelling narratives that keep me hooked.

We’ve received an early access preview of Split Fiction from Hazelight Studios and EA, but you’ll have to wait until Monday for our comprehensive review. Keep an eye on Gfinity for the latest updates, walkthroughs, and news related to Split Fiction.

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2025-03-06 18:18