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[I Wanna Be The Guy]

I smiled at the Tearaway nomination. As for the winner, I haven't played it. Regardless I know for a fact that when I do get around to playing it I won't enjoy it more than GTA V, which is hands down my game of the generation. Plus I'm not a huge fan of Zelda on the whole. OOT and TP are the only ones I've particularly liked. But LBW is supposed to be a really good game so I'm not going to complain. I was actually expecting Mario 3D World to take it.

 

[Jenoss]

Good for handhelds, a step toward equality of treatment, i haven't played zelda(i don't have a 3ds) but imo a game like Tearaway would have been a better choice because it's a new ip and it's innovative both visually and gameplay-wise, other than being an awesome game.

Spoiler

Avatar quote incoming?

Don't judge if you have not play the one that win.

 

[elektrixx]

At the risk of this being a joke...

The game looks terrible in screenshots, but amazing when you actually play it. The 3D + 60fps goes a long way.

It could've been all that and more on Wii U.

 

[Oblivion]

Is THIS a joke post???

what's wrong with a handheld game getting GotY? (I really don't know if you're joking or not lol)

No, really I'm not joking (everyone else, please stop asking that).

I'm not saying ALBW is a bad game. In fact, it might even be a great game. But the fact of the matter is that, at the end of the day, it's still a handheld game. Just like no matter how big an ant gets, it's still an ant (barring genetic engineering, obviously).

 

[I Wanna Be The Guy]

All Sony games...

GTA V is a Sony game?

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

It could've been all that and more on Wii U.

3D's a big part of the game.

 

[Son Of D]

Good for handhelds, a step toward equality of treatment, i haven't played zelda(i don't have a 3ds) but imo a game like Tearaway would have been a better choice because it's a new ip and it's innovative both visually and gameplay-wise, other than being an awesome game.

Spoiler

Avatar quote incoming?

Tearaway being a new IP doesn't automatically make it better. Same for innovation.

 

[Ranger Taffles]

Even their editor lists are surprising. But yeah, it seems they were really down with their GOTY pick. Shame I won't be able to play it though.

 

[Ysiadmihi]

It could've been all that and more on Wii U.

And even more on PC!

So this is a pretty silly reason for not playing it.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

No, really I'm not joking (everyone else, please stop asking that).

I'm not saying ALBW is a bad game. In fact, it might even be a great game. But the fact of the matter is that, at the end of the day, it's still a handheld game. Just like no matter how big an ant gets, it's still an ant (barring genetic engineering, obviously).

That's an awful way of looking at it but you know this.

It doesn't fucking matter if the game is on a watch, greatness should transcend the medium.

 

[Captain Smoker]

No, really I'm not joking (everyone else, please stop asking that).

I'm not saying ALBW is a bad game. In fact, it might even be a great game. But the fact of the matter is that, at the end of the day, it's still a handheld game. Just like no matter how big an ant gets, it's still an ant (barring genetic engineering, obviously).

"Son, there was a time, far, far back in the past when people used to play games for fun."

 

[Maxrunner]

The fact GTAV didn't win is already good....

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

No, really I'm not joking (everyone else, please stop asking that).

I'm not saying ALBW is a bad game. In fact, it might even be a great game. But the fact of the matter is that, at the end of the day, it's still a handheld game. Just like no matter how big an ant gets, it's still an ant (barring genetic engineering, obviously).

Handheld games can be as good as console games, unless all you care about is graphics.

 

[yaesir]

Gamespot redeemed, they have courage and that is good.

 

[MisterHero]

No, really I'm not joking (everyone else, please stop asking that).

I'm not saying ALBW is a bad game. In fact, it might even be a great game. But the fact of the matter is that, at the end of the day, it's still a handheld game. Just like no matter how big an ant gets, it's still an ant (barring genetic engineering, obviously).

GTA V traded basic functionality for non-menu based cinematic presentation and sprawling world size. It messed up in some small ways and a couple big ways.

ALBW is the complete antithesis of that.

 

[H2intensity]

wow unexpected especially come from gamespot.....but ALBW deserves it..my GOTY also

 

[I Wanna Be The Guy]

3D's a big part of the game.

Ew.

But I'm sure this is an exagerration just like when people claimed the 3D mattered in 3D Land. It enhanced nothing and to be honest it just made 3D Land worse since it was easier to miss jumps with the 3D effect on because of how distracting the effect is and the fact that if you move your head or the system slightly everything goes blurry. When I play LBW I will play with the 3D effect off. I will miss nothing.

 

[Maxrunner]

The last of us is a fantastic cinematic experience....but its less of a video game in the purest sense...

 

[enanogrande]

Hmm... I didn't (and still don't) think anything would impress me more than TLoU (Having played GTA5 & Infinite), but this (ALBW) is coming in the mail tomorrow so hopefully I'm wrong!

 

[69wpm]

Gamespot finally showing some balls, this was the last site I was expecting to choose a handheld (Nintendo) game as GOTY, well done. As for the comments on YouTube, no comment.

 

[Majestad]

Ew.

But I'm sure this is an exagerration just like when people claimed the 3D mattered in 3D Land. It enhanced nothing and to be honest it just made 3D Land worse since it was easier to miss jumps with the 3D effect on because of how distracting the effect is and the fact that if you move your head or the system slightly everything goes blurry. When I play LBW I will play with the 3D effect off. I will miss nothing.

What a dumb decision. At least try it first before judging for fucks sake.

 

[elektrixx]

And even more on PC!

So this is a pretty silly reason for not playing it.

If Nintendo didn't consider this good enough to invest money for a Wii U release, then I don't consider this good enough to invest time in a 3DS release.

I consider Luigi's Mansion 2 to be a waste of ideas because it wasn't a console game once again. If the rumours from a few months ago are true, I'll give the game another chance on Wii U.

 

[Alienous]

The fact GTAV didn't win is already good....

Is GTA V this year's Uncharted 3?

Really?

 

[Fallout-NL]

Well, this pushed me over the edge somehow.

I've just ordered a 3DSxl with LBW and LBW is the only game I want to play on the entire system.

I feel ashamed, but fuck it, in a hundred years, who's gonna care?

 

[Zemm]

Lol @ the likes/dislike ratio on that video. Dat salt.

Rockstar/Naughty Dog (delete as applicable) fanboys are a sad bunch.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Ew.

But I'm sure this is an exagerration just like when people claimed the 3D mattered in 3D Land. It enhanced nothing and to be honest it just made 3D Land worse since it was easier to miss jumps with the 3D effect on because of how distracting the effect is and the fact that if you move your head or the system slightly everything goes blurry. When I play LBW I will play with the 3D effect off. I will miss nothing.

You're in the minority there, 3D Land is playable without 3D but definitely enhanced with it on.

You definitely will miss something in a game designed around 3D.

Your complaints have nothing to do with the effect used in the game but rather the unideal nature of the hardware.

Yes, it's a pain at times but these two games seem superior playing with the 3D on if you can hold it steady enough.

Most other 3DS games, it just is a neat result and doesn't change much.

 

[elektrixx]

Everyone's pretending they didn't like GTA V again. Just like GTA IV.

 

[I Wanna Be The Guy]

The fact GTAV didn't win is already good....

Because the new benchmark for open world gaming being picked would have been such a terrible choice, right?

 

[chadboban]

No, really I'm not joking (everyone else, please stop asking that).

I'm not saying ALBW is a bad game. In fact, it might even be a great game. But the fact of the matter is that, at the end of the day, it's still a handheld game. Just like no matter how big an ant gets, it's still an ant (barring genetic engineering, obviously).

You're entitled to your opinion and everything but I just want to say that I'm REALLY glad I don't share that view with you. Would've missed out on a lot of my favorite games if I had this mindset.

 

[AllenShrz]

Time to dust off my 3DSXL.

 

[Papercuts]

Is GTA V this year's Uncharted 3?

Really?

Hey now, GTA5 is actually good!

Well, this pushed me over the edge somehow.

I've just ordered a 3DSxl with LBW and LBW is the only game I want to play on the entire system.

I feel ashamed, but fuck it, in a hundred years, who's gonna care?

Hope you enjoy it/check out more stuff, the system is building a really solid library.

 

[SmokyDave]

You definitely will miss something in a game designed around 3D.

How is that possible now that the 2DS exists?

I hope it isn't designed with 3D in mind because I can't hold the sweet spot for shit on my XL.

Everyone's pretending they didn't like GTA V again. Just like GTA IV.

Not everyone, it's featuring prominently in the GAF GotY thread. I have to wonder if many of the vocal opponents have actually played it as I don't see many specific criticisms levelled at it.

 

[Bundy]

And the winner is...

Spoiler

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

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lol...no

Hey now, GTA5 is actually good!

Just as Uncharted 3.

 

[Majestad]

Time to dust off my 3DSXL.

You need to dust off the system that gets great games all the time? Wow.

 

[Card Boy]

Good choice loved Link between worlds.
Dat ending.

 

[Majestad]

How is that possible now that the 2DS exists?

I hope it isn't designed with 3D in mind because I can't hold the sweet spot for shit on my XL.

Do you play 3DS games while taking a ride on a car with square tires? I mean, one doesn't even have to think about holding the "sweet spot" for this thing.

 

[SporeCrawler]

i agree with the choice but im surprised indeed as its a handheld game.

I smiled at the Tearaway nomination. As for the winner, I haven't played it. Regardless I know for a fact that when I do get around to playing it I won't enjoy it more than GTA V, which is hands down my game of the generation. Plus I'm not a huge fan of Zelda on the whole. OOT and TP are the only ones I've particularly liked. But LBW is supposed to be a really good game so I'm not going to complain. I was actually expecting Mario 3D World to take it.

.... okay

 

[Maxrunner]

Because the new benchmark for open world gaming being picked would have been such a terrible choice, right?

Can't stand the setting and all the culture thing that comes with it....

 

[monome]

such a great game.

WiiU Zelda won't probably be in the same vein, but a 3DLand->3DWorld situation with this game would be much welcome (HD, MP, new items/ennemies/environments and something with the second screen akin to turning on/off the 3D in addition to items selection)

 

[Magicpaint]

How is that possible now that the 2DS exists?

I hope it isn't designed with 3D in mind because I can't hold the sweet spot for shit on my XL.

The importance of 3D in ALBW is really overstated imo. It's just a nice effect but it doesn't really add anything substantial. I preferred the 3D effects in 3D Land, Luigi's Mansion, Ocarina of Time etc.

 

[Ysiadmihi]

Everyone's pretending they didn't like GTA V again. Just like GTA IV.

For someone so concerned with visuals, you seem awfully unconcerned about a game having an abysmal framerate :3

 

[Glass Rebel]

If Nintendo didn't consider this good enough to invest money for a Wii U release, then I don't consider this good enough to invest time in a 3DS release.

I consider Luigi's Mansion 2 to be a waste of ideas because it wasn't a console game once again. If the rumours from a few months ago are true, I'll give the game another chance on Wii U.

Luckily Nintendo doesn't think in such an ass-backwards way.

 

[Oblivion]

That's an awful way of looking at it but you know this.

It doesn't fucking matter if the game is on a watch, greatness should transcend the medium.

"Son, there was a time, far, far back in the past when people used to play games for fun."

Handheld games can be as good as console games, unless all you care about is graphics.

GTA V traded basic functionality for non-menu based cinematic presentation and sprawling world size. It messed up in some small ways and a couple big ways.

ALBW is the complete antithesis of that.

You're entitled to your opinion and everything but I just want to say that I'm REALLY glad I don't share that view with you. Would've missed out on a lot of my favorite games if I had this mindset.

Let me ask you guys this: have you ever seen a handheld game win GotY in the past?

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

How is that possible now that the 2DS exists?

I hope it isn't designed with 3D in mind because I can't hold the sweet spot for shit on my XL.

I haven't played A Link Between Worlds, just going by what I have seen and have read from the developers.

It's not going to be a shit game if you play in 2D in all likelihood but if you want the best out of the experience and the developers' vision, it seems one of the few 3DS games that you really should play with the 3D on.

Someone here could shed more light on it as to whether this is really the case or not, far better than I.

 

[Papercuts]

Do you play 3DS games while taking a ride on a car with square tires? I mean, one doesn't even have to think about holding the "sweet spot" for this thing.

It is a hassle for me to not have shimmering while playing. Seems eye dependant more than anything else.

 

[SmokyDave]

Do you play 3DS games while taking a ride on a car with square tires? I mean, one doesn't even have to think about holding the "sweet spot" for this thing.

The 3D effect was fine on my OG 3DS, but not with the XL. The range of movement available before it ghosts / blurs is miniscule for me. It's lovely (though irrelevant) that you don't find it an issue.

I haven't played A Link Between Worlds, just going by what I have seen and have read from the developers.

It's not going to be a shit game if you play in 2D in all likelihood but if you want the best out of the experience and the developers' vision, it seems one of the few 3DS games that you really should play with the 3D on.

Someone here could shed more light on it as to whether this is really the case or not, far better than I.

That's a shame. I used to love the 3D effect on my OG machine. Still, I'm sure the game will still be a cracker, even in 2D.

The importance of 3D in ALBW is really overstated imo. It's just a nice effect but it doesn't really add anything substantial. I preferred the 3D effects in 3D Land, Luigi's Mansion, Ocarina of Time etc.

That's a relief. Cheers.

 

[The Ps4 Looks Great]

Everyone's pretending they didn't like GTA V again. Just like GTA IV.

I have 1000/1000 on sleeping dogs, but stopped playing GTAV after the 2nd heist, theirs a lot to do, but none of it seems to matter, the game just seemed hollow, like a wonderball with no candy inside.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Let me ask you guys this: have you ever seen a handheld game win GotY in the past?

Relevance???

 

[Punchy4486]

Impressed with Gamespot, and while an "unconventional" choice, it's also an appropriate one. The game is amazing, and one of the best games in one of the best series ever.

 

[I Wanna Be The Guy]

You're in the minority there, 3D Land is playable without 3D but definitely enhanced with it on.

You definitely will miss something in a game designed around 3D.

Your complaints have nothing to do with the effect used in the game but rather the unideal nature of the hardware.

Yes, it's a pain at times but these two games seem superior playing with the 3D on if you can hold it steady enough.

Most other 3DS games, it just is a neat result and doesn't change much.

If it was truly designed around 3D then you wouldn't be able to play with 3D off at all. 3D World has far more complex level design and platforming than 3D Land and absolutely nothing was lost without the 3D effect. It's a visual effect. It doesn't help the actual gameplay in the slightest.