Portugeezer
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TLOU, first time I played it.
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7 months into the year. What's your GOTY so far?
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BolognaSoup
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Mario Kart 8
Purple Haze
Member
Played only one game from 2014 South Park Stick of Truth, but we get Dragon Age and Hotline Miami 2 this year also, right?
Alien doesn't strike me as having GOTY potential, but we'll see shortly.
Darkstorne
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Dragon Age is definitely a dark horse this year. After DA2 I think people's expectations are lower than usual, yet if they can deliver everything they're promising... could be interesting.
Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney.
Perhaps it will be Dragon Age Inquisition at the end of the year, and that's a very vague "Maybe..." because... well, Bioware has not been on top of the world for almost 5 years now. I say that as someone who got bored out of his mind with DA2 and absolutely hated Mass Effect 3. ME2 was okay though but I'm counting that with it because there's a consensus amongst the narrative experts that it has a pretty poor plot.
If the events and DLC keeps Destiny alive for at least one or two months for me, then it is a contender as well. I was having fun until today. I just finished after having played it non-stop since 12pm GMT+1, and I've just been doing endgame stuff since last week. Crucible is a blast and grinding for exotic is addicting, but I only know whether the game is a complete disappointment when I feel there is no more to see, and so far I feel like I'm getting there, but there's just a lot of grinding and farming I need to do before i can find out what I ultimately think.
Perhaps it will be Dragon Age Inquisition at the end of the year, and that's a very vague "Maybe..." because... well, Bioware has not been on top of the world for almost 5 years now. I say that as someone who got bored out of his mind with DA2 and absolutely hated Mass Effect 3. ME2 was okay though but I'm counting that with it because there's a consensus amongst the narrative experts that it has a pretty poor plot.
If the events and DLC keeps Destiny alive for at least one or two months for me, then it is a contender as well. I was having fun until today. I just finished after having played it non-stop since 12pm GMT+1, and I've just been doing endgame stuff since last week. Crucible is a blast and grinding for exotic is addicting, but I only know whether the game is a complete disappointment when I feel there is no more to see, and so far I feel like I'm getting there, but there's just a lot of grinding and farming I need to do before i can find out what I ultimately think.
MyOtherBike
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Right now probably Divinity: Original Sin or The Banner Saga.
I expect Dragon Age to take the top spot with me though. I'm ridiculously excited for that game. Shadow of Mordor could also take it too though.
I expect Dragon Age to take the top spot with me though. I'm ridiculously excited for that game. Shadow of Mordor could also take it too though.
AlpacaMyBags
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So far:
1. Infamous: Second Son - The first game I beat on PS4. I really like the tech, the setting was really cool, and overall the powers made the game really fun to play. I especially liked using the light powers to speed run across the city. Such a cool feeling.
2. Dark Souls 2: While not as good as Dark Souls in my opinion, it still was a joy to play. Really great atmosphere, such variety in area design, and great gameplay sucked me in. Unfortunately, some poor design decisions in regards to how the game was made "harder" puts it at the bottom of the list for my "Souls" games by rank, but it's still a great game.
3. Atelier Escha and Logy - I was super surprised by this game. I tried playing Atelier Totori and Atelier Meruru some time ago, and I never made it past a few hours with either. They were way too "anime" for me, and not in a good way. I figured I would give the series one more chance as this one seemed to have a different art direction than other games in the series, and I fell in love with it once I started playing. The world and art direction of this game are so great, and the way the world is built really sucked me in. Also, I really enjoyed the "Grandia-lite" style combat system and the alchemy mechanics. Lastly, the music is seriously amazing in this game. It has to be one of my favorite OSTs from this year.
4. Wolfenstein: The New Order - The first FPS to really capture me in a long time. The "what if the Nazis won" scenario was really cool and they did a good job executing it. The gameplay and gun mechanics are what made it for me though. The way the game flows reminds me of an older FPS, where there is more focus on the design of the level itself instead of just focusing on "setpiece" moments. Also, the gunplay is super fun and satisfying in a way that I haven't experienced in awhile.
5. D4 - This game, man. It just came out, but I know this is one of my favorite games from this year. The characters are super interesting, and there's more to them that just their surface personalities. The setting and general plot kept me intrigued throughout my playing and just the detail put into all aspects really made it for me.
Games I'm interested in for the rest of 2014 that could be added to the GOTY list include Forza Horizon 2, Driveclub, The Evil Within, Dragon Age: Inquisition, and Hotline Miami 2.
1. Infamous: Second Son - The first game I beat on PS4. I really like the tech, the setting was really cool, and overall the powers made the game really fun to play. I especially liked using the light powers to speed run across the city. Such a cool feeling.
2. Dark Souls 2: While not as good as Dark Souls in my opinion, it still was a joy to play. Really great atmosphere, such variety in area design, and great gameplay sucked me in. Unfortunately, some poor design decisions in regards to how the game was made "harder" puts it at the bottom of the list for my "Souls" games by rank, but it's still a great game.
3. Atelier Escha and Logy - I was super surprised by this game. I tried playing Atelier Totori and Atelier Meruru some time ago, and I never made it past a few hours with either. They were way too "anime" for me, and not in a good way. I figured I would give the series one more chance as this one seemed to have a different art direction than other games in the series, and I fell in love with it once I started playing. The world and art direction of this game are so great, and the way the world is built really sucked me in. Also, I really enjoyed the "Grandia-lite" style combat system and the alchemy mechanics. Lastly, the music is seriously amazing in this game. It has to be one of my favorite OSTs from this year.
4. Wolfenstein: The New Order - The first FPS to really capture me in a long time. The "what if the Nazis won" scenario was really cool and they did a good job executing it. The gameplay and gun mechanics are what made it for me though. The way the game flows reminds me of an older FPS, where there is more focus on the design of the level itself instead of just focusing on "setpiece" moments. Also, the gunplay is super fun and satisfying in a way that I haven't experienced in awhile.
5. D4 - This game, man. It just came out, but I know this is one of my favorite games from this year. The characters are super interesting, and there's more to them that just their surface personalities. The setting and general plot kept me intrigued throughout my playing and just the detail put into all aspects really made it for me.
Games I'm interested in for the rest of 2014 that could be added to the GOTY list include Forza Horizon 2, Driveclub, The Evil Within, Dragon Age: Inquisition, and Hotline Miami 2.
ozz ex machina
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Hmmmm, I'd definitely recommend putting Destiny on ice. Then again it might be worth playing Destiny while it is still remotely relevant.
Damn I need to play Wolfenstein again.
VFX_Veteran
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Last of Us Remastered .. until Sept 30th.. then Shadow of Mordor. 
But ME2 won almost all the best story/narrative awards back in 2010, including the GDC, AIAS [also GOTY] and BAFTA [also GOTY], also GAF GOTY.
that was the gas leak year.
super mario galaxy 2
bayonetta
sin & punishment: star successor
vanquish
fallout: new vegas
game of the year: mass effect 2
You salty cause it won GOTY over SMG2
Everdred
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Destiny x100. I can't get enough of it. Over 100 hours in. A level 25 and 27. I've never farmed or grinded and I'm confused at people that say there is lack of content. (Agree that story executed terribly)
Crucible is a blast, I've maxed every week. Bounties are fun to work on, even PVE. The core gunplay is Bungie at their best, enemy AI is fun and better at higher difficulties.
Crucible is a blast, I've maxed every week. Bounties are fun to work on, even PVE. The core gunplay is Bungie at their best, enemy AI is fun and better at higher difficulties.
Not a Jellyfish
but I am a sheep
Destiny, can't stop playing it.
Bungie has nailed that 30 seconds of fun over and over again in this one.
Don't listen to the reviews, play it for yourself!
Bungie has nailed that 30 seconds of fun over and over again in this one.
Don't listen to the reviews, play it for yourself!
Riposte
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Terrible when you put it like that, but there's been worse games of the year.
Megatron
Member
It won't be eligible, will it? It doesn't have any new content.
gingerbeardman
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Mario Kart 8, by a long way.
Sanctuary
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Dark Souls 2 unfortunately. Although I've only purchased these so far:
South Park
Lords of Shadow 2
Dark Souls 2
Shadowrun
Reaper of Souls
Wasteland 2
I'm not sure Dark Souls 2 will end up as my GOTY when The Evil Within, Dragon Age: Inquisition and even Lords of the Fallen (Dark Souls lite) are still coming.
South Park
Lords of Shadow 2
Dark Souls 2
Shadowrun
Reaper of Souls
Wasteland 2
I'm not sure Dark Souls 2 will end up as my GOTY when The Evil Within, Dragon Age: Inquisition and even Lords of the Fallen (Dark Souls lite) are still coming.
You salty cause it won GOTY over SMG2
i'm salty because it won goty over any of those.
the mass effect 2 spoiler thread wasn't about how awesome the game was (like the last of us spoiler thread or the danganronpa one), it was about how fucking hilarious that nothing made sense.
sleazefrenzy
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Appollowexx
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South Park.
Love the show, enjoy RPGs. Both were done justice and the most I've laughed during a game since Portal 2.
Love the show, enjoy RPGs. Both were done justice and the most I've laughed during a game since Portal 2.
After sinking endless hours into Destiny I don't think it will be my game of the year.
Dark Souls 2 lost its grib on me.
Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls was good fun, but problem with that game and Destiny is that it becomes a massive grind.
I haven't played Wolfenstein yet.
Right now I would say Wasteland 2.
Maybe next month I want to say Civilization Beyond Earth.
Dark Souls 2 lost its grib on me.
Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls was good fun, but problem with that game and Destiny is that it becomes a massive grind.
I haven't played Wolfenstein yet.
Right now I would say Wasteland 2.
Maybe next month I want to say Civilization Beyond Earth.
And still won despite having 11 months after release to cool down the hype and have that kind of discussion and it wasn't even close to being the most popular/best selling game of that year.
Mass Effect 2 is that good
Nail on the head. Red Dead Redemption was the clear GOTY 2010. It always was. I'm fucking glad I wasn't posting on GAF back then, because I would have been pissed to see Mass Effect 2 beat it.
Figures. It's your destiny.
hersheyfan
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Probably Danganronpa 1 or 2 (PSV), I dont see how i can not recognize a game that singlehandedly took out Phoenix Wright as my favorite VN series (in surprisingly effortless fashion as well, considering that Layton X Wright was a huge letdown).
Played Diablo 3 UEE (PS4) for longer and enjoyed it immensely, but idk if i can call an expansion pack a "GotY".
Bravely Default (3DS) follows as a distant third - i enjoyed the first 2/3 of the game more than any JRPG in years, but it just faded so hard in the last couple chapters.
Brownie points to TLOU Remastered - it was good, but being essentially the same game as the old one, albeit with visual upgrades, means i cant consider it.
Remains to be seen if Smash, Far Cry 4 or Evil Within can take out the DR1/2 stranglehold... I have a hunch that Evil Within is the dark horse here, if it turns out to be Resident Evil 4 reborn its not going to be close.
Played Diablo 3 UEE (PS4) for longer and enjoyed it immensely, but idk if i can call an expansion pack a "GotY".
Bravely Default (3DS) follows as a distant third - i enjoyed the first 2/3 of the game more than any JRPG in years, but it just faded so hard in the last couple chapters.
Brownie points to TLOU Remastered - it was good, but being essentially the same game as the old one, albeit with visual upgrades, means i cant consider it.
Remains to be seen if Smash, Far Cry 4 or Evil Within can take out the DR1/2 stranglehold... I have a hunch that Evil Within is the dark horse here, if it turns out to be Resident Evil 4 reborn its not going to be close.
I'm in for Far Cry 4, just because Troy Baker's performance looks unmissable (as usual), but if the gameplay is just Far Cry 3+ it won't even be close to a contender in my eyes. I'm so sick of the Ubiworld.
My anticipation for The Evil Within speaks for itself.
hersheyfan
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Personally, Im not sick of the Far Cry open world yet - moar Far Cry 3 with PS4 graphics and a stable framerate will be up enough for me. Agreed though that it probably doesnt merit a GotY.
Re: TEW - In Mikami We Trust. Resident Evil 4, God Hand, Vanquish... Lets see what he does when he's given free reign to just do whatever.
I understand where you're coming from, I played Far Cry 3 nearly maxed out at 60fps on PC, so I'm not at all whatsoever looking forward to the "next-gen" upgrade out of FC4 the same way that people who played FC3 on last-gen consoles are.
I absolutely see how that can be a selling point to the poor souls that had to experience the technical disaster that was FC3 on last-gen consoles.