Its just the most mainstream and accessible of the top games. Being popular does not make something the "best", just look at Oscar wining movies compared to top grossing movies.
The Witcher 1 and 2 were niche because they were pc exclusives. There's nothing not mainstream about a multiplatform western open world rpg with a gravel voiced gruff cool dude as protagonist.Not true at all. Remember, both Witcher 1 and two were considered pretty niche, hard to get into RPGs and the Witcher 3 isnt any less complex or easier than its predecessors. What made people love witcher 3 is its unprecedented quality in relation to scope. Its not "mainstream" in any meaningful regard, beyond that it sold well because it was great. The game certainly does not hold your hand the way most established main stream franchises do. I get that it might not be your favorite game this year, at least come with a meaningful argument.
An absolute masterpiece. People will still talk and remember The Witcher 3 fondly for years to come. Congrats CDPR!
NeoGAF is gonna look kinda funny if Witcher 3 doesn't win considering it has demolished everything else in critics and people's choices.
An absolute masterpiece. People will still talk and remember The Witcher 3 fondly for years to come. Congrats CDPR!
NeoGAF is gonna look kinda funny if Witcher 3 doesn't win considering it has demolished everything else in critics and people's choices.
An absolute masterpiece. People will still talk and remember The Witcher 3 fondly for years to come. Congrats CDPR!
NeoGAF is gonna look kinda funny if Witcher 3 doesn't win considering it has demolished everything else in critics and people's choices.
The Witcher 1 and 2 were niche because they were pc exclusives. There's nothing not mainstream about a multiplatform western open world rpg with a gravel voiced gruff cool dude as protagonist.
Yeah I know this is a minority opinion nowadays but I'd prefer something with better gameplay mechanics win game of the year over something with better dialogue and story.
Name me one clearly mainstream recent pc exclusive open world rpg.Ah, so what makes a RPG not mainstream is being a PC exclusive.
I understand.
Its just the most mainstream and accessible of the top games. Being popular does not make something the "best", just look at Oscar wining movies compared to top grossing movies.
The Witcher 1 and 2 were niche because they were pc exclusives. There's nothing not mainstream about a multiplatform western open world rpg with a gravel voiced gruff cool dude as protagonist.
Looks like Witcher 3 might overtake TLOU GOTY awards. Congrats CDPR.
But I prefer the atmosphere and lore in Bloodborne to that of the witcher.
I also prefer The Witcher 3's gameplay.
So yeah, what you said means nothing and all depends on the eye of the beholder.
Name me one clearly mainstream recent pc exclusive open world rpg.
I will say, people beamoning that The Witcher is just winning because it's the big mainstream fantasy title must be a dream come true for CDPR.
It's not remotely the most accessible game. Not even close. It won because it's a masterpiece. Not because it's popular.
Looks like Witcher 3 might overtake TLOU GOTY awards. Congrats CDPR.
SMH @ people letting the drama around Konami and Kojima affect their votes.
Don't forget that MGSV still has a higher Metacritic score than either Witcher 3 or Bloodborne.
Though when it really comes down to it, Majora's Mask 3D is the real GOTY 2015 imo.
An absolute masterpiece. People will still talk and remember The Witcher 3 fondly for years to come. Congrats CDPR!
NeoGAF is gonna look kinda funny if Witcher 3 doesn't win considering it has demolished everything else in critics and people's choices.
It's a game that, despite going for a larger scale, did not sacrifice so much of what made the series unique and special to its fans. Sure, things changed, but the core of what makes The Witcher such a refreshing series remained intact.
It's an AAA game that feels niche. To people who want that experience, it's honestly like nothing else we've ever had. But that's the thing... to those who aren't interested, it just doesn't make sense. Bloodborne/Souls is extremely similar: To a hardcore gaming audience, that kind of hard, no handholding gameplay is cathartic, and to have it be retained in a big budget game is amazing. But there's a ton of people who really don't like souls games, so the whole idea is lost. It's a niche game pretending to be AAA, and that's why you're going to get such diverse reactions.
Either way, both games were excellent, but I really think W3 was really pushing the idea of scale while refining storytelling in quests at the same time which makes it more refreshing than BB, which is just a really good step forward from DS. They're both my favorite games of the year though, and it's possible to like both, you know.
Its just the most mainstream and accessible of the top games. Being popular does not make something the "best", just look at Oscar wining movies compared to top grossing movies.
FTFY.But gaf is very pro Nintendo.
I seem to recall reading it already has.
BB and TW3's successes bode well for the industry. They're clear messages that games do not have to please everyone to be critical and commercial successes. Let's hope the big publishers take note.
The Witcher 1 and 2 were niche because they were pc exclusives. There's nothing not mainstream about a multiplatform western open world rpg with a gravel voiced gruff cool dude as protagonist.
Absolutely deserves all the praise it gets, really glad to have played it.
But...
The best gameplay of the year was MGS5.
It's exceeded 240 awards then?
That's very impressive considering it was going up against Bloodborne and MGS V, two fantastic games.
this is what open world gaming is all about
Eh I dunno about that. MGSV is sublime to play. Out of all the criticism it is pretty generally agreed Kojima perfected his craft when it comes to straight gameplay, not the experience overall but the experience of playing it only. That's why I think it has the higher meta, but you can't judge parts, it has to be the sum of all parts and that is where Witcher 3 bests it. If you ask me what was the best game I played this year it would be between MGSV and Bloodborne, you ask me for the best game I experienced and Witcher 3 wins easily.That drama is exactly why Metal Gear got high reviews in the first place. Look at it now, forgotten from GOTY lists except for the pity nomination here and there.
An absolute masterpiece. People will still talk and remember The Witcher 3 fondly for years to come. Congrats CDPR!
NeoGAF is gonna look kinda funny if Witcher 3 doesn't win considering it has demolished everything else in critics and people's choices.
Its just the most mainstream and accessible of the top games. Being popular does not make something the "best", just look at Oscar wining movies compared to top grossing movies.
Eh I dunno about that. MGSV is sublime to play. Out of all the criticism it is pretty generally agreed Kojima perfected his craft when it comes to straight gameplay, not the experience overall but the experience of playing it only. That's why I think it has the higher meta, but you can't judge parts, it has to be the sum of all parts and that is where Witcher 3 bests it. If you ask me what was the best game I played this year it would be between MGSV and Bloodborne, you ask me for the best game I experienced and Witcher 3 wins easily.
But that's just me.
So considering Witcher 3's movement and combat, Bloodborne got robbed here.Basically. GOTY's are usually games that do a lot of things well, opposed to being a game that does one thing exceptionally well.
That drama is exactly why Metal Gear got high reviews in the first place. Look at it now, forgotten from GOTY lists except for the pity nomination here and there.
Wow, that's pretty shameful on their part. I haven't visited IGN for a while, and I told myself I'd re-add them to my bookmarks if they gave Bloodborne game of the year. Their loss.
Gotta admit, this response made making that post worth it lolThey've made a powerful enemy this day.
They better watch their backs.
Wow, that's pretty shameful on their part. I haven't visited IGN for a while, and I told myself I'd re-add them to my bookmarks if they gave Bloodborne game of the year. Their loss.
So considering Witcher 3's movement and combat, Bloodborne got robbed here.