Kleegamefan
K. LEE GAIDEN
Middle Earth:Shadow of Mordor
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/middle-earth-shadow-of-mordor-overall-game-of-the-/1100-6423918
I haven't played some other big games like
Far Cry 4, Destiny, Dragon Age or Halo MCC
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Gamespot 2014 GOTY winner is......
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http://www.gamespot.com/articles/middle-earth-shadow-of-mordor-overall-game-of-the-/1100-6423918
I haven't played some other big games like
Savantcore
Unconfirmed Member
I enjoyed it, but it just struck me as by the numbers action-adventure. The Nemesis system was cool I guess (I wasn't enamoured with it as some others were) but overall it was 'just' an enjoyable game.
Windom Earle
Member
It was a good game but not really goty material with that story and relatively shallow gameplay.
Kleegamefan
K. LEE GAIDEN
Yeah, its seems like it has mixed opinions on GAF but it just totally struck a chord with me....
Totally enjoyed it....
Totally enjoyed it....
IAmRandom31
Banned
Very solid game. Can have a lot of fun with it.
Not GOTY material though.
Not GOTY material though.
Mauricio_Magus
Banned
yeah let's not give it to our first 10 in years, what a fucking joke.
Respect to Monolith for making a quality title. I know people won't agree with a lot of the GOTY picks this year, but I'm glad this will be a good year of variety instead of the tired picks.
Bayo 2 salt is the best salt.
Bayo 2 salt is the best salt.
brandonh83
Banned
I wish I could have played the same game everyone else seems to have played.
NewVegasDog
Member
Been hearing good things about it from my brother since he's currently playing it. Maybe I might start playing this sometime around January or something.
YuriLowell
Member
Without the nemesis system this game would be so average it hurts.
Bought the game and played it all and beat it within a week. Only trophy I didn't get was the level 25 rune one.
It was a great game but I wouldn't put it in my top games list. It doesn't beat out donkey kong, Mario kart, South Park, dark souls 2, shovel knight, smash bros, evil within, or most other games I played
Edit: I bought the game because of be hype and I was actually pretty disappointed as to how much depth it lacked. Nemesis system was cool and all but the game was lacking in so many ways.
It was a great game but I wouldn't put it in my top games list. It doesn't beat out donkey kong, Mario kart, South Park, dark souls 2, shovel knight, smash bros, evil within, or most other games I played
Edit: I bought the game because of be hype and I was actually pretty disappointed as to how much depth it lacked. Nemesis system was cool and all but the game was lacking in so many ways.
Bayonetta 2 score was chosen by 1 person, the reviewer.
GOTY is probably something they choose together? Not everyone might have liked Bayonetta 2 as much as the reviewer.
brandonh83
Banned
They had to vote for something popular to the masses though.
I find it funny that they made a big deal about how rarely they give out 10s and then don't even name it their game of the year.
nibblemonkey
Neo Member
Not sure I would of chosen Mordor, I brought it but never felt compelled enough to finish it
iNvid02
Member
its just a really solid game all around, it borrowed tried and tested mechanics but also innovated with the nemesis system. in a year where shit was unstable as fuck this probably stood out.
it borrowed from other games, i hope it can give back with the nemesis system. really want to see it in a few more open world games.
it borrowed from other games, i hope it can give back with the nemesis system. really want to see it in a few more open world games.
Like I said, it makes sense.
Diprosalic
Banned
wouldn't be surprised if he's the only one that played it.
Piston Hyundai
Member
Man, it's really great to see Monolith do great stuff even with licenses they probably weren't exactly chomping at the bit to work with.
It's a solid season for Nintendo salt in general, no doubt
It's a solid season for Nintendo salt in general, no doubt
There's a chance they might not have all even played it, much less liked it.
MegaSackman
Member
Which might be a great game, even so.
Chance Hale
Member
Game is good fun but I became less and less awestuck as it went along. The story missions are pretty terrible and the Nemesis system is heavily instanced. Sure you come across tons of captains roaming about, but things like hunts and executions only exist in "missions" and never happen dynamically. Still, an incredibly fun game and a great base to build upon.
Is a shame so many people called Bayonetta 2 perfection yet it gets shafted everywhere
Is a shame so many people called Bayonetta 2 perfection yet it gets shafted everywhere
Jawmuncher
Member
I dont understand why the title has to be spoiler tagged in the OP.
Actually Monolith are supposedly big Middle Earth fans.
your list must be very important for us!
Triggerhappytel
Member
The Nemesis system was great - genuinely inspired - and the combat was a lot of fun, but other than that I really didn't understand the hype behind this game. It was a decent action game, but not a GotY candidate IMO.
Jimmyfenix
Member
Well Deserved.
If I remember correctly they used to hold meetings to decide if a game was worth a 10 or not. thats why 10s are so scared in comparison to other scores.
Anyway, these GOTYs are reminding me how many games I still need to play >_>
fuzzyreactor
Banned
ewwwwww.....
really? the game is so generic and shallow
really? the game is so generic and shallow
Haunted
Member
Bayonetta 2 didn't even win WiiU goty.
Which is explained by reviews being individual opinions while goty picks are formed by consensus.
Game is good fun but I became less and less awestuck as it went along. The story missions are pretty terrible and the Nemesis system is heavily instanced. Sure you come across tons of captains roaming about, but things like hunts and executions only exist in "missions" and never happen dynamically. Still, an incredibly fun game and a great base to build upon.
Is a shame so many people called Bayonetta 2 perfection yet it gets shafted everywhere
It's just hilarious that every outlet that gave it a high score apparently let the ONLY person on their staff that would like it review it.
The Elite
BOSS
I really didn't like Shadow of Mordor.
The story felt disjointed and the mission system wasn't engaging. The nemesis system was an interesting concept but I never developed some of the rivalries that other gaffers were talking about. You kill one orc and another one that looks similar just steps in its place.
The combat system was good however but it wasn't compelling enough to keep me playing.
The story felt disjointed and the mission system wasn't engaging. The nemesis system was an interesting concept but I never developed some of the rivalries that other gaffers were talking about. You kill one orc and another one that looks similar just steps in its place.
The combat system was good however but it wasn't compelling enough to keep me playing.
MagicWithEarvin
Member
You do realize that 10 is the product of one reviewers opinion and not the entire staff's right? The rest the probably either didn't like or play bayonetta. It has always weirded me out when people get mad at game of the year awards, as if they retroactively make all the games you love shit. They don't. Bayonetta 2 is, was, and always will be a great game.