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[Can Crusher]

1. The Last Of Us ; Hands down the best game of the year, and one of the most remarkable of the generation.
2012. Journey ; I was in awe when I realized the other character that was accompanying me on my play through wasn't a NPC. Beautiful is the only way to describe it.

Das it. Plenty of other great games, but I wouldn't know how to rank them.

 

[Malvingt2]

1-A Link Between Worlds:What an amazing game from start to finish.
2-Fire Emblem Awakening: My favorite in the series so far. From the characters and the damn amazing content.
3-Mario 3D world : It is all about the gameplay.
4-Pokemon X: I went back to be a child again.
5-Splinter Cell:Blacklist: I like this game a lot. Even tho Sam is a jerk lol

I almost put The Last of Us there but in the end was a good game and not Game of the Year material for me. It was a let down in a couple of areas.

 

[KungFucius]

1. The Last of Us ; Great game
2. Assassins' Creed 4 ; It was fun
3. Super Mario 3D world; Definitely awesome I am just starting to not appreciate platformers as much as AAA games
4. GTA V ; Just more GTA but Trevor made it memorable
5. Saint's Row IV ; I enjoyed the crap out of this ridiculous game
6. Bioshock Infinite; Great atmosphere, pretty bullshit gameplay but I was entertained.

 

[Weltall Zero]

By the way, shouldn't Super House of Dead Ninja be eligible for GOTY? The version released on Steam this year is an enhance version (more stages and items added) of the free Flash version on AdultSwim's site.

If it is, I'm changing my votes.

Edit: Goddamn, forgot that Desktop Dungeons was officially released this year too. Changing again.

 

[LordCanti]

1. The Last of Us ; It deserves to win, even though I'm sure I had more fun playing GTA. The story is in the direction that I'd like to see other video game stories go.
2. Bioshock Infinite ; I know people forgot over the course of the year, but that story was interesting and unlike pretty much anything I'd ever seen before. It got bogged down at times, but it's still a great game.
3. GTA V ; Fun incarnate.
4. Ni No Kuni ; Grindy as fuck but such a great game. More of this type of thing (anime inspired collabs) please.
5. Tomb Raider ; Great reboot.
6. Beyond Two Souls ; Full of plot holes and jank, but mocapping real actors needs to be a thing.
7. Rogue Legacy ; Such a fun little game yet so frustrating

I don't have a Wii U/3DS so I can't put Mario/Zelda on the list. I'm sure both would have charted up there, but alas, I've never played them. With relatives in town I won't make it through Ass Creed 4 either, but I like what I've played of it thus far.

 

[Leeness]

Okay let's do this.

1. The Last of Us ; Not only my game of the year, but my game of the gen and possibly my game of the forever. So good.
2. Phoenix Wright: Dual Destinies ; Been such a long time coming and while it didn't address a lot of things I wanted to know coming off of Apollo Justice, I still really enjoyed it and it restored my faith and interest in the series that AA Investigations completely destroyed.
3. Grand Theft Auto V ;
4. Bioshock Infinite ;
5. Legend of Zelda: Link Between Worlds ;
6. Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag ;
7. Animal Crossing: New Leaf ;
8. Pokemon X ;
9. Tomb Raider ;
10. Beyond: Two Souls ;

Write ups to come.

 

[HocusPocus]

1. Starcraft 2: Heart of the Swarm ; Blizzard just has that magic like no other company. Love everything they do.
2. Peggle 2 ; I just love this game. So so so much. Thank you Pop Cap!
3. Saints Row IV ; Just goofball fun in a way that GTA just doesn't nor ever will deliver on.
4. Tomb Raider ; Haven't felt this way about the series in over a decade. Great reboot.
5. Forza V ; Just love chilling out and playing this one. Can't wait to get more time with it.
6. Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag ; Best Assassin't Creed easily since Brotherhood. Can't wait to get more play time with it.
7. Bioshock Infinite ; I've loved every Bioshock game, and this one was no different. Combat felt a bit too easy though, and that's why I dropped it on my list.
8. Ryse: Son of Rome ; Love it when I get to actually play a game that surprised me. Not sure why everyone hated it, but I thought it was a blast. Best graphics on any next generation game, and it gives me a lot of hope for future Xbox One games.
9. Diablo 3 (Xbox 360) ; Couldn't believe how great this game felt on a controller. Just miffed they may not let the fun continue on Xbox one, but I can hope. If they don't it's a dumb decision for Activision Blizzard.
10. The Wolf Among Us ; What a great start to a new Tell Tale Series.
X. Need for Speed - Rivals ; Great Arcade Racer but flawed in some ways as well. Lots of fun when it works.
2012. The Walking Dead ; Finally got a chance to finish this up this year and wow what a great game.

 

[Lain]

1. Valdis Story: Abyssal City ; Valdis battles it out with Dust for the best action game I played in 2013, slightly winning the battle only because I like the art a bit more and there's an option to play as different characters.
2. Dust: An Elysian Tail ; One of the best action games I've played all year. Charming, fun and a blast to play.
3. 99 Spirits ; The gameplay mechanic that requires to find out the name of your enemy to be able to vanquish it makes this a game where knowledge really is power and makes me wish I had a better knowledge of the English language.
4. Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn ; For a MMO relaunch, it was a really good game. Too bad the flaws still present in it don't make it have the staying power that other MMOs have had on me.
5. Bioshock Infinite ; Great art and atmosphere, but it feels like a game that would be more fun to play with cheats on.
6. Tomb Raider ; I liked Guardian of Light more, but this new Tomb Raider is still fun. Plus Lara is just as beautiful as always (with TresFX on).
7. Gunpoint ; Throwing yourself down a window has never been more fun and enjoyable.
8. Saints row IV ; Not as fun as the third entry, but still good and over the top.
9. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing ; Actually a fun diablo clone.
10. Cook, Serve, Delicious! ; What from the outside could look like a simple game is actually way deeper and difficult than expected, with a need to carefully plan everything from the start of each day to manage to survive those rush hours.
x. Papers, Please ; A game that requires attention to detail and that at times makes you question your actions.
x. Remember Me ; A game that could have been so much more.

 

[Ikon]

Quick question. Seeing as Bravely Default is released in EU this year and NA next year, if you're in EU are you able to choose which year to vote for it? Or are you tied to your region for this sort of thing?

It would be kind of hard to keep track of I suppose, but still thought I'd ask.

 

[Zach]

I've decided to drastically change my list because why the heck not?! I'll probably feel differently about all of these games a year from now anyway, so...

1. Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons ; What an impressive game. Some didn't like the simplicity, but I thought it worked beautifully. I didn't feel like there was any filler and in my old age, there's nothing worse than filler. Also, the world is wonderfully realized. The whole game felt genuine and heartfelt. I can't wait to play through it again with a friend or maybe even my pre-teen son.
2. Bit.Trip Presents Runner 2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien ; Fun, fun, fun. My son, my casual gamer friend and I played the crap out of this for weeks. Super fun. Super pretty. Super goofy.
3. Resogun ; I've never cared about schmups until this game. I was hooked for a couple of weeks after getting my PS4. So fun.
4. Guacamelee! ; Played through about half of this game in co-op with the boy. The art style is fun and original and the gameplay is tight. Some of the writing gives us a good laugh, too.
5. Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch ; My son and I have played this whimsical showpiece for 80+ hours and counting. A lovely game for a father and son to unwind with.
6. The Last of Us ; Amazing game with great characters that felt real. I played through the whole game with a casual gamer watching and she was blown away, too. Beautiful, important game.
7. Grand Theft Auto V ; Speaking of beautiful... This game is just something to behold. I also really liked all three playable characters and their personal lives. And the graphics – I know, I know; there's some technical stuff I'm disregarding – are just mind-blowing. Gorgeous, incredibly fun game.
8. Tomb Raider ; Wow. Forced myself to play this during my wintertime vacation to clear it from the backlog and did it ever impress me. Beautifully done AAA title. Sure, I have a few complaints (QTE's, etc.), but I enjoyed it way too much to be concerned with nitpicks.
9. Bioshock Infinite ; Terrific art style and a memorable story. I could've done without some of the lengthy battles, but what can you do? Oh, and my casual gamer friend watched this one, too, and she says it was her favorite.
10. Super Mario 3D World ; Adorable, expertly crafted game. Great fun to watch and play.

x. Gunpoint ; A tasty, clever, silly little game. I'm glad I bought it on a whim.
x. Lego City Undercover ; My son and I have had a blast with this game. The long load times suuuck, but it's still a really great family-friendly game.
x. The Stanley Parable ; I don't think I'll forget this game so it gets a nod. It got some “hehs”.
x. Gone Home ; Another unforgettable (not-so-much-of-a-) game. Touching and different, which we need in gaming.
x. Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon ; Cool game. I loved Far Cry 3 and I like this idea of little AAA spinoffs, so developers can do wacky stuff without risking it all with a full game.
x. Hotline Miami ; I've only played a few levels so far but I LOVE the soundtrack so far. Great art style, too. It reminds me of the film Drive for whatever reason, and that's a great thing.

2012. Spec Ops: The Line ; Solid enough gameplay, but what really mattered was the memorable story. The creators had something to say and it's amazing to me that this game was even able to be made.

 

[Razor554]

1. The Last of Us ; What can i say... Naughty Dog really nailed it with this one. Probably my GOTG.
2. Grand Theft Auto V ; Much better than GTAIV, literally everything was better this time around.
3. Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen ; Put good 200+ hours into this game. Apart from shitty framerate it's all great.
4. Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance ; Great gameplay and awesome OST, too bad it was too short.
5. Metro: Last Light ; Best FPS this year. Good gunplay, decent enough story and great atmosphere.
6. Tales of Xillia ; Better than Graces, worse than Vesperia. Still a good Tales game.
7. Dragon's Crown ; Love the art style and multiplayer was just pure fun.
8. Ni No Kuni ; Classic jrpg, what's not to love?
9. Tomb Raider ; Lots of annoying characters in this one, but gameplay was good enough. Sequel should be less like Uncharted and more like the original Tomb Raider though.
10. Bioshock Infinite; Good characters and interesting story. Shame about the gameplay.

 

[Notorious_Roy]

1. Super Mario 3D World ; I learned never to doubt Nintendo again. The E3 showing was a little disappointing but the game itself is awesome. It also features the best Bowser level in Mario history
2. Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon ; One of the best GameCube games returns on a handheld. It puts Luigi in the spotlight in one of the funniest games of the year
3. Beyond: Two Souls ; Even though the gameplay wasn't that great, the overall experience really got me
4. Lego City Undercover ; I enjoyed it more than GTA V and as an 80's kid the movie references are fantastic. It also let's you ride a T-Rex
5. Bioshock Infinite ; I fell in love with Elizabeth, the ending rocks and the Rapture DLC left me wanting more
6. Pokémon X/Y ; I felt like a kid again and it's my most played game this year
7. Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy ; Hershell couldn't have wished for a better final game in the series
8. Resogun ; Save the last human
9. The Wonderful 101 ; I suck at the game and it took me a couple of hours to understand what was going on. After that it clicked. Unite!
10. Grand Theft Auto V ; Driving around the city is still a lot of fun. Hated Trevor, so the final choice in the game was easy

x. Remember Me ; The game starts of really good, Paris looks lovely. The game takes a turn for the worst once you get to the indoor sections halfway through the game

2012. Gravity Rush ; Thank you PlayStation Plus. It's the best Vita game I've played so far

 

[Snipes424]

1. The Last Of Us ; Not only is this the game of the year, but IMO, the game of the generation. Combat, story, atmosphere, characters, everything about it is nearly perfect. It will be a game remembered 50 years from now.
2. Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
3. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD ; I didn't play WW before, so I'm glad I got to enjoy this game in wonderful HD!
4. Assassin's Creed 4 ; This was surprise of the year for me, was excepting the game to be bad, but it was actually great!
5. Tearaway
6. Grand Theft Auto 5
7. Super Mario 3D world
8. Killzone: Shadowfall
9. Bioshock infinite
10. Pikmin 3

 

[AgentP]

1. Tearaway: What a game should be, make you smile and take you to another world.
2. The Last of Us: Cumination of ND 3rs person mastery. Great story, acting, action, etc.
3. Grand Theft Auto V: Not much new, but does it all well.
4. AC4: Blackflag: Finally a good AC game, loved the exploration, world and graphics.
5. Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen: RPG of the generation for me.
6. Killzone: Shadowfall: Story was a bit disjointed, but the combat and graphics were pure KZ.
7. Bioshock Infinite: Could have been much more, but is was interesting.

 

[Silky]

1. Bioshock Infinite ; A spelndid return to the now expanded world of Bioshock. Better shooting, story, and atmosphere up the wazoo.
2. The Last of Us ; Solid third person shooter with a very intense and satisfying story.
3. Rayman Legends ; The sequel to the best goddamn platformer of this generation.
4. Shadow Warrior ; Very intense, precise action-shooter with an excellent sense of humor.
5. Anarchy Reigns ; The best multiplayer game of 2013. Full of charm and a hell of a lot of depth.
6. Final Fantasy XIV: ARR ; One of the few MMOs this year that has had a very addicting way to play, with a hell of a lot of lore.
7. Shin Megami Tensei IV ; The return of really challenging RPGs. A must own for a lot of 3DS owners.
8. Grand Theft Auto V ; Return of a really critically acclaimed series that deserves your time and patience.
9. Sanctum 2 ; The best evolution of the tower defense genre.
10. DmC: Devil May Cry ; Literally the only quality action title that released this year.
x. Monaco ;

 

[Llyranor]

1. Wonderful 101 ; Kamiya does it again, helming another excellent top-tier character action game. Bayonetta is my favorite game ever, and I had to think long and hard about which I preferred. Ultimately, I still prefer Bayonetta, but there were a lot of things that W101 does better, especially as a 'full package' game. Incredible fast-paced combat, great set pieces and boss fights, good variety and pacing, enjoyable story and endearing characters, great music overall, and one of the best final levels ever.

2. Metal Gear Rising ; Would have easily made #1 had it not been for Wonderful 101. In some ways, Rising is less of a 'full package', but instead it's almost always pure combat (and pacing-wise for action fans, this would actually be a good thing, since there's less downtime doing other things than being engaged in combat. Between parry and evasion (defensive offensive), it made for some very hectic gameplay, constantly being on the attack, timing parrying right or evading at just the right moment and resuming the attack right away. Amazing bosses, and the music (which isn't usually my style) fit them so perfectly. I am totally in on the PC version.

3. Wargame: Airland Battle ; I'm not usually a RTS fan, but this game blew my mind. Set in the Cold War, this real-time tactical game combined just the right amount of realism to engage me thoroughly into its gameplay. The deck-building (where you make up the composition of your army) is an essential addictive component of the game, as well. I've learned so much about Cold War weaponry thanks to this game. Can't wait for the next game in the series, Red Dragon.

4. Link Between Worlds ; Nonlinear Zelda with no handholding. Fun exploration. This is what I want out of Zelda. While some things could have been improved (the rental system as the big thing), the game achieves what it sets out to do so well that I have to rank this as one of my favorite Zeldas.

5. Fire Emblem Awakening ; Classic Fire Emblem. It's sooo good. Hard + classic mode is a very good challenge, too.

6. Shadowrun Returns ; While it's linear, the game oozes of atmosphere, and this turn-based party-based WRPG was a lot of fun. I'm really glad I kickstarted this, and looking forward to the Berlin expansion.

7. Shin Megami Tensei IV ; Classic turn-based JRPG combat, with engaging demon-fusing mechanics.

8. Risk of Rain ; Co-op action roguelike with very tight controls and fun fast-paced gameplay. I haven't too much of it yet but I can already appreciate its greatness.


(I'm pretty sure Ace Attorney 5 would make the list, but haven't gotten around to playing it yet)

(What should have been a no-brainer on the list but isn't making it: Total War - Rome 2. Total disappointment)

 

[Zabuza]

I hate ranking games, but I'll do some.

1. The Last of Us ; Easily the standout game of 2013. Graphics and gameplay were great, but the story is where this title really shines. Loved it. The score was fantastic. A true masterpiece. 10/10.

2. Bioshock Infinite ; This game gets a lot of hate around here, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Gameplay was the low point but it got the job done. Music, atmosphere, graphics, VA, etc. were all done extremely well. The story may have tried a little too hard, but I still liked it. A worthy successor to Bioshock in my opinion.

3. Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen ; A flawed but intensely enjoyable game. Best gameplay out of all the games released this year. The combat was absolutely phenomenal. I don't like adding re-releases, but I can make an exception for this game since 2013 was the first time I played it. A lovely little Western style JRPG.

4. Metal Gear Rising: Reveangeance ; Platinum rarely lets me down. Even though this game was very short (4 and a half hours short) it's ridiculously sleek combat system makes it nearly as replayable as DMC3. The soundtrack is legitimately Godlike. Such a fun, cool Metal Gear spinoff.

This isn't to say that I didn't play other standout games, but these are the ones that are easiest for me to rank. I'd like to give a shoutout to all the stellar 3DS titles of this year and the other 2013 games I haven't had a chance to play yet.

 

[libregkd]

1. The Last of Us ; Absolutely amazing game and possibly my game of the generation. Story, Setting, Gameplay, everything about this game was superb.

2. Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance ; Platinum Games never disappoints and their entry into the MG series isn't any different. Fun as hell action game.

3. Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn ; I've never been one to get sucked into MMOs, I've tried quite a few and end up quitting in a month or so. This however has me addicted so much so that I'm afraid it's going to cause my backlog to grow at a much faster rate.

4. Tearaway ; Amazing game and just filled to the brim with charm. It's a game that every Vita owner should own.

5. Grand Theft Auto V ; What can I say? It's GTA, but the game has a hell of a lot more packed into it than its predecessor. It's fun and the amount of stuff you can do in it is something that all sandbox games should try and strive for.

6. Resogun ; My personal favorite game to be released on the PS4 this year. Fun, challenging, and immensely satisfying.

7. Bioshock Infinite ; The game let me down quite a bit, but I still enjoyed the game. Gameplay is a low point but everything else about the title compensates for it.

8. Guacamelee! ; You can never have enough Metroidvania and this is one of the better one's released in recent memory.

9. Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen ; I've been meaning to try out this game for awhile now but only recently have I actually have do to PS+. But damn. Really wasn't expecting to enjoy it as much as I have. It has it's flaws but man is it fun.

10. Antichamber ; This game was actually gifted to me waaaay back in the beginning of the year but I only recently decided to play it. The whole thing, from the environment to the puzzles, is a mindfuck but I love it because of it.

 

[jmizzal]

1. The Wonderful 101; Didnt know if I would like it when it was first shown, but once I played the Demo loved it and got it and love it even more

2. Spinter Cell Blacklist; Huge Splinter Cell fan that one was great better then Conviction

3. Super Mario 3D World; Just flat out fun game

4. The Legend of Zelda WW HD; Was the only 3D Zelda game I had not played fun game

5. Lego Marvel; First lego game and its great use of the Marvel license

6. Injustice Gods Among Us; One of the best fighting games ever

7. Call of Duty Ghost

8. Rayman Legends

9. Marvel Heroes

I gotta see if i'm missing something but this is it for now

 

[SlowRevolution]

1. Tearaway ; the most creative, charming game of the year
2. The Last of Us ; amazing atmosphere, and some of the best acting that I've ever seen in a game
3. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds ; first time I've cared about a Zelda game in years
4. Hotline Miami
5. Fire Emblem Awakening
6. Grand Theft Auto V ; the terrible pacing and satire was saved by one of the best open worlds ever. Also you could listen to "Party All The Time" which moved it up a couple spots.
7. Bit.Trip Presents Runner 2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
8. Device 6 ; great, unique game that was perfectly made for iOS
9. Bioshock Infinite ; it probably falls apart if you spend more than ten minutes thinking about it, but I didn't so I loved the story and how weird it got.
10. The Stanley Parable

 

[lucius]

1. The Last of Us ; Great storytelling, character design and gameplay, not just another zombie game
2. Assassin's Creed 4 ; Best AC game released, fun comfy pirate game with all the gameplay elements fine tuned for the better, pacing much better than last one, after 1080p patch looks glorious
3. Bioshock Infinite ; Liked this Bioshock game the most out of the 3, this game would benefit maybe the most from this list with a next gen port though.
4. Grand Theft Auto 5 ; Fixed the driving from GTA4 and story is so much better, had online play not been such a mess even 2 weeks after they finally released it would be much higher.
5. Killzone: Shadow Fall ; The owl makes this game more fresh and fun with some strategy involved, best KZ campaign for me and technically the best next gen game right now.
6. Tearaway ; Fun game more people should give a chance
7. Resogun ; Even better than the awesome Super StardustHD, Takes some elements from classic Defender and pushes it to a whole new level and different game.
8. Batman Origins ; Better than most reviews, if you stick with it it's still has the great batman combat though not as polished at some points as Batman AC, much better boss fights overall, still Mr Freeze from AC is tops.
9. Metalgear Rising ; Adrenaline rush of a game, great game to play more than once like Vanquish.
10. Tomb Raider ; Turned out much better than I ever thought it would, playing on Hard is a cake walk and collecting everything is not very hard on one play-through once you see how easy it is to jump back and forth from camps and find everything.


x. Guacamelee
x. Remember Me
x. State of Decay
x. Far Cry: Blood Dragon

 

[Jamix012]

1. Persona 4 Golden ; The best game to come out, possibly ever, has to top my list.
2. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies ;
3. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds ; An absolutely fantastic game, but I feel like I prefer the 3D entries in the series.
4. Fire Emblem Awakening ;
5. The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD ; Stunningly beatiful rendition of one of the best games ever. Only comes in at number 5 because the removal of the Tingle Tuner and just generally being a minimal remake.
6. Pokemon X ;
7. Super Mario 3D World ;
8. Rayman Legends ;
9. Game & Wario ; I'm hugely confused by the bad reviews for this thing, it was amazing! No seriously I play with this game often and it's no Wario Ware, but it has it's own charm.
10. Animal Crossing: New Leaf ; I kind of regret it, but at the same time I can't ignore a game I put over 80 hours into.
2012. Nintendo Land ; Missed out on this wonderful game last year. What a fun little title to play with friends.

 

[Tyrant Rave]

I'm kind of poor at putting my thoughts and feelings into words, but my list:
1. Shin Megami Tensei IV ; SMT4 shakes up the series in many ways, from the introduction of quests, to the removal of random battles and the result is glorious. The battles are just as fun and intense as they were in Nocturne and old mechanics like demon fusing are made fresh again through the brilliant fusion search and new inheritance system. While the game does become very easy once you gear out your character and start fusing demons with null skills, it’s still a fantastic RPG that takes you through a truly amazing world.

2. The Wonderful 101 ; Hideki Kamiya’s games are always special, and this game is no different for me. In many ways it feels like it’s one of my dream games and it puts a smile on my face every time I play it. The combat system is awesome and leaves plenty of potential for creativity within combos and all of the enemies are a lot of fun just to fight against. The story and characters were also very entertaining and the final battle was incredibly satisfying and somehow manages to be just as over the top as Bayonetta’s ending.

3. Super Mario 3D World ; I’m a huge fan of Super Mario 3D Land so I knew this would deliver for me. The levels are very creative and interesting and replaying them hunting for the various collectables is a blast.

4. Anarchy Reigns ; The single-player was kind of whatever but the multiplayer was a ton of fun and addicting. Running around in a 16 player free for all where everyone is juggling opponents, chucking cars, or fighting off giant monsters is just pure chaos. It was very easy to pull off infinites or do ridiculous damage but that didn’t stop my love for the game. I would love to see Platinum return to the idea of a multiplayer beat ‘em-up one day, the online died way too quickly (at least on XBL).

5. Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate ; My first entry into Monster Hunter and I can easily see what people love about it. Within two or three weeks of purchasing it I had already sunk more than 100 hours into it and there was no end it sight. The combat system works great and preparing for each battle is a lot of fun. Learn how to fight each monster is extremely rewarding and it’s so satisfying to see yourself down monsters faster and faster. I’m now a believer of the series and I hope we get MH4 soon.

6. Killzone: Shadow Fall ; I think I’ve played one level of the single-player but the multiplayer is why I love this game. It recaptures everything I loved about Killzone 2 online and I couldn’t be happier. This is the first online FPS since Modern Warfare 2 that I’ve played this much. I cannot wait for the free DLC and I hope future support is awesome as this game deserves it.

7. Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers ; It’s amazing to see that we actually got this game officially localized. For many of us English-speaking Megaten fans, this was one of those games we all wished to see. While it’s not my favorite entry in the whole franchise, it was still a unique experience that held up very well over time. The setting of the game is just rad and I loved the various dungeons (the museum was amazing). I really enjoyed how speedy the general gameplay was as well.

8. Pokemon Y ; It’s truly great being able to see my favorite designs in 3D in one of the main games. While the game is a bit light on post-game content, the various fixes to the gameplay and introduction of a new type really made it worth it for me. I skipped out on Gen 5 so a lot of those designs were new to me as well. The online mechanics work out great too, and some of the new features, like Wonder Trade, are brilliant.

9. BioShock Infinite ; I’ve always been a fan of the art direction in the previous BioShock games, and this one was no exception. The world of Columbia is very impressive and fun to just look at. I really did enjoy the gunplay as well and I loved the open shootouts that let you use sky rails during the battles. The story was interesting too, but I can’t say I loved it.

10. Senran Kagura Burst ; It’s a fast and fun beat ‘em-up with a lot of fighting game mechanics (pursuit attacks, bursts, supers), but the real surprise for me was the story. It was nothing spectacular but I found myself a lot more interested in the characters and plot than I really expected to be. If you like beat ‘em-ups you’ll have fun with this one.

x. Metal Gear Rising ; A solid action game, but I was a little disappointed by the lack of options in combat and the terrible camera. Still fun for a ride or two but I can’t say it’s even in Platinum’s top 3. The boss fights and soundtrack were awesome though, and the game gives you an incredible rush while playing it.

x. Dragon’s Crown ; Easily Vanillaware’s best game to date, and a truly great beat ‘em-up. I need to finish my playthroughs on the other difficulties but I really enjoyed my time with the game so far. The characters are all completely different and I love how well this game is being supported by the team. I hope they use what they’ve learned from this game and apply it to their future games.

2012. Persona 4 Golden ; I’ve already posted in greater detail about my thoughts on this, but it was truly wonderful to return to this game with Golden. The various enhancements were great and it definitely shoots this up to being one of absolute favorite games.

There's still a few games I need to play like Batman and Zelda, I can see either of those replacing my last two. I'm also still playing through Tearaway and Soul Sacrifice and I'm enjoying both but I don't know if they're in my top ten for the year. Overall though, this was an awesome year and I'm happy I got new games from my favorite developers (Atlus and Platinum).

 

[BruceLeeRoy]

1. The Last of Us ; Within 30 minutes of the games opening I had tears streaming down my face. 30 minutes and I was completely emotionally engaged. ND's masterpiece got its hooks into me early and never ever let go. I thought the gameplay was excellent, the story the best of this generation and the visuals and art in a whole other league. Game of the generation for me and of course GOTY.

2. Tearaway ; This is the best game MM have made yet. The creativity is just as impressively realized as LBP but this time you will actually enjoy playing it.
3. Super Mario 3D Land ; Mario is back for the 100th time this year and he is still just as great as ever.
4. Bioshock Infinite ; The actual gameplay never lived up to the first game, but the art of Columbia is incredible and I loved the story.

 

[wouwie]

Until today, i didn't have a clear GOTY winner. But that changed after finishing a certain game a couple of hours ago.

1. Beyond: Two Souls
2. Rayman Legends ; by far the best platform game on a non-nintendo console. Gorgeous visuals, great music, smooth controls and satisfying gameplay. It could have done with a bit more content though.
3. Stealth Inc ; a surprisingly fun mix of stealth, platform and puzzle gameplay.
4. Guacamelee!
5. The Last of Us
6. Tearaway

Honorable mentions:
x. Brothers: a tale of two sons
x. Puppeteer
x. Rain
x. Stick it to the man
x. The Cave
x. Remember Me
x. Tomb Raider

 

[Riposte]

Super Mario 3D Land ; Mario is back for the 100th time this year and he is still just as great as ever.

A layered joke, perhaps?

 

[BruceLeeRoy]

A layered joke, perhaps?

Ha Riposte you so smart.

 

[uncleniccius]

1. The last of us ; a beautiful game, which made you feel an emotional connection to the character, and despite that it felt like a game. This alone makes it more impressive to me than last year's The Walking Dead.
2.Assassins creed 4 ; a huge improvement, nice use of mechanics, and a great world to explore, impressive.
3. Bioshock Infinite ; a lovely story, but down at 2 due to Gameplay, in this respect it is probably the worst game on the list.
4. Tomb Raider; it felt like the natural next step for a game of this type, mediocre support characters hold it back from greatness. .
5. Ni No Kuni ; beautiful art, charming characters and a good story, a wonderful JRPG.
6. Rayman Legends ; a solid sequel, just not particularly ambitious after origins.
7. Resogun ; addictive, score based fun. A worthy sequel to super star dust.
8. Battlefield 4; a great multiplayer game, somewhat ruined by the issues that plague it.
9. Guacamelee; a fun platformer, but not one that I found to be memorable.
LTTP. XCOM Enemy Unknown; I got it last Christmas, but I only got to it this year. Addictive, and wonderful.

 

[chadskin]

1. The Last of Us ; Game of the Generation. An amazing package of a gripping story and a damn-polished near-perfect gameplay.
2. Gone Home ; Totally caught me off-guard. Beautiful story, fantastically narrated and truly a one-of-a-kind game.
3. GTA V ; A massive and impressive open-world mixed with a surprisingly good story makes this the best GTA yet. Bonus kudos to Rockstar for handling the three character thing so well.
4. Tearaway ; A game I couldn't put down. Being a part of the world of iota through all the PS Vita features makes this a truly unique and exciting experience. The best Nintendo game not from Nintendo.
5. Thomas Was Alone ; Underneath its simple look lies a fascinating story, narrated by the one and only BAFTA winner Danny Wallace. Played it on the Vita this year.
6. Beyond: Two Souls ; As a Fahrenheit/Heavy Rain fan, David Cage and company delivered yet another gripping interactive movie with a great performance by Ellen Page. Cages inability to write good scripts hinders the game from going higher on my list, though.
7. Killzone: Shadow Fall ; Unexpectedly great gameplay, with its more open levels and the possibilities of the OWL. Also, it looks beautiful. The story could have been so much more interesting if they would've done a better job of telling it.
8. Call of Juarez: Gunslinger ; Meaty gunplay, much fun, me like.
9. Papo & Yo ; Fascinating game on its own, even more so if you know the intention of its maker. Played the PC version this year.
10. Device 6 ; One of the smartest, most engrossing games I've played in the past few years.

 

[spekkeh]

Interesting to see GAF is still 99% AAA. Not saying it's wrong or anything; you'd just expect different from reading on here. Like other hobbies I guess the outliers are the most vocal.

 

[cj_iwakura]

Interesting to see GAF is still 99% AAA. Not saying it's wrong or anything; you'd just expect different from reading on here. Like other hobbies I guess the outliers are the most vocal.

I knew TLoU was loved, but yeesh. This is a race for distant, distant second.

 

[AllGamer]

1. The Last of Us ; Not only GOTY but also GOTG.
2. Bioshock Infinite ; Another great Bioshock title, the ending blew my mind.
3. Grand Theft Auto 5
4. Tearaway ; I don't play many handheld games but Tearaway is just fantastic.
5. DmC ; Great reboot.
6. Tomb Raider ; See DmC.
7. Metal Gear Rising Revengeance ; Platinum Games delivered again.
8. Hotline Miami
9. Spelunky
10. Beyond: Two Souls

 

[1138]

1. Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag ; Alright lads. I’ll give you 1138’s honest opinion. You ask me can this new Assassin's Creed sequel be counted among the best games of 2013? Aye. From amongst all the games discussed on NeoGAF, this title ranks amongst the most CLEVER. There was a time when I thought myself lost in a sea of generic sci-fi and contemporary shooter titles. But THIS game is a colourful gem in the fields of brown and grey. I've seen endless blue oceans, lush tropical islands, and the dark corners of the seabed itself. Scenery surpassing most games like it were nothing. And the game is a canny one. Knows its way around every crack and crevice of a true gamers heart. So if it’s fun and adventure you seek, then Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag is your game. Only, don’t meddle in the game's pre-release threads, for the amount of crow that should be eaten is more than a man can bear.

 

[Acquiescence]

I remember when folks were posting this gif in dead earnest...

Hoo boy!

Spoiler

GTA V is totally worthy of second place - fantastic game.

 

[iNvid02]

1. Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag ; Alright lads. I’ll give you 1138’s honest opinion. You ask me can this new Assassin's Creed sequel be counted among the best games of 2013? Aye. From amongst all the games discussed on NeoGAF, this title ranks amongst the most CLEVER. There was a time when I thought myself lost in a sea of generic sci-fi and contemporary shooter titles. But THIS game is a colourful gem in the fields of brown and grey. I've seen endless blue oceans, lush tropical islands, and the dark corners of the seabed itself. Scenery surpassing most games like it were nothing. And the game is a canny one. Knows its way around every crack and crevice of a true gamers heart. So if it’s fun and adventure you seek, then Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag is your game. Only, don’t meddle in the game's pre-release threads, for the amount of crow that should be eaten is more than a man can bear.

so cheesy lol, love it

 

[Biff]

1. The Last of Us ; The most compelling story of the year is bundled with tight survival gameplay and a refreshing take on the multiplayer deathmatch genre. Naughty Dog's PS3 swan song cements them as Sony's most important developer heading into the new generation.
2. Resogun ; Housemarque delivers another fantastic launch effort offering a twin-stick shooter with the heart of Super Stardust HD. "Almost as good" as its big brother is still good enough for my second best game of 2013, and good enough to put it miles ahead of any other PS4 launch game.
3. DmC: Devil May Cry ; Rude. Brutal. Emo. This reboot is nothing like the original, and while it will turn off purists, I still think it's a wildly fun game with a perfect soundtrack to drive its chaotic combat mechanics.
4. Grand Theft Auto V ; How do you make a painfully stale franchise feel fresh again? Rockstar may not have perfected the process yet, but GTA V lives up to a lot of the hype it generated. It is an excellent game with a script that trumps even Vice City.
5. Battlefield 4 ; When the game works, it works. It's a shame that it didn't for the first month, otherwise EA/DICE could have had a real GOTY candidate on their hands.
6. Sound Shapes ; A beautifully simple game from Jonathan Mak. Strangely addictive gameplay with a perfect track selection to complement its beat-synced stages. Sony would be served well to keep this indie studio under lock-and-key.
7. Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance ; A chaotic slasher that never takes itself seriously, almost to a fault, Revengeance feels like a thumbed-nose to the MGR fanbase. And it's not necessarily a bad thing. What is a bad thing? Repetitive enemies and a reliance on the parry mechanic.
8. Diablo III ; An ambitious title that tried to innovate the MMORPG space in a big way with its auction house. Blizzard's desire for a cut of the after-market profits doomed this sequel to mediocrity.
9. Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm ; Blizzard must use the term "expansion pack" loosely, as this add-on offers little innovation and a lackluster campaign to what is otherwise a fundamentally good base game. This vote is more out of respect for what Starcraft II is, and what it could be if given the developer manpower it deserves.
10. Super Hexagon ; Simple, addictive, and frustrating. This is a love-it-or-hate-it game, worthy of the pocket change needed to pick it up on Android.

 

[Fattony12000]

Vire, your banners look so beautiful!

Nice list too!

Thanks! Your write-ups/list was lovely as well. Keep up the good work folks.

Hey, hey hey hey. Hey.

Rounded. Corners.



Both of your lists are great, though, I'll concede that. It's great to see these games mentioned on there!

Year Walk
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Two Worlds
Gone Home
Anarchy Reigns

 

[fantomena]

1. Spelunky ; The most entertaining, addicting and fun game I have played this year on PC and Vita.
2. The Last of Us ; Compelling, engaging, emotinal and a fantastic experience overall I will never forget.
3. Papers Please ; It was pure awesomeness..
4. Gone Home ; An emotional rollercoaster ride that made 2 hours feel insanely good.
5. Rogue Legacy ; ;It's simply pure fun.
6. Super Mario 3D World ; One of the best Mario games I have ever played.
7. The Stanley Parable<; It was something different, I needed something different..
8. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds ; One of the best Zeldas I have ever played, the music, the graphics, everything is so gorgeus.
9. Kentucky Route Zero ; It resurrected the Point & Click genre for me, even though not all episodes are out I needed to have it on my list.
10. Ni No Kuni ; I don't even like JRPGS, but this one was really good.

 

[Astery]

Many games were played this year, however there are very few that reach up to my GOTY standard canadiate list.

1. The last of Us ; The story, the pacing, the presentation, the audio, dem feels.

2. Grand Theft Auto V ; The first GTA that I actually enjoyed playing. A lot of the side activities could have been a lot better but the major meat is still fun enough. I liked the characters too. GTA online was a mess.

3. Metal Gear Rising Revengeance ; One of the best OST execution along with the game of all time. Very solid action gameplay that made the chopping water melons tech demo fun.


x. Gone Home ; This is a weird one. In fact I have no clue how this game got itself out there to the mass gamers. It is however quite a unique experience in modern gaming. It's a comparatively normal family's story that can happen to anyone in reality, and the atmosphere the game creates makes the story better than it actually is.

x. Papers Please ; have been following the game since it's' early days, it's remarkable to make a dull mundane task into a enjoyable game. The message behind the game is pretty damn good as well.

x. State of Decay ; A detailed open world zombie game that actually hits the Walking Dead's vibe? Yes please. There are many glitches and stuff that can be improved for sure, but the direction that State of Decay takes is a good start none the less.

x. The Stanley Parable ; have been following the game since it's' early days as well, the remake has actually made what the dev tried to do in the original more powerful. It is quite a testimony to some modern game design choices and making fun of it.

 

[Whools]

1. The Last Of Us; Just an immaculately crafted game, visually and technically impressive, solid gameplay with effective tension building, but what really stands out was the story, and the world at large. It's so refreshing to see a game that has a story to tell and is uncompromising in it's delivery. The ending is nothing below brilliant.
2. Gone Home; it just nails atmosphere to a tee, the opening minutes are nerve wracking, and the closing ones are emotionally shattering. The story is just so well paced and unfolds very organically I felt. One of those games I've recommended to numerous non game playing friends.
3. The Stanley Parable ; This game is sheer genius the kind of game that takes advantage of the medium to it's fullest, you really can't say too much without spoiling it, but it's a must play.
x. Grand Theft Auto V; A very impressive game that was definitely fun to play, but I got bored of it and it just didn't captivate me in the same way my 3 picks did.

2012. Sleeping Dogs ; I played this early enough in the year, when all the grand theft auto hype really started picking up steam, and I was craving an open world game. It's has the tightest gameplay mechanics of any open world game i've played, and tells a pretty decent story, generic, but enough to keep you engaged on some level.

 

[LiquidMamba]

Interesting to see GAF is still 99% AAA. Not saying it's wrong or anything; you'd just expect different from reading on here. Like other hobbies I guess the outliers are the most vocal.

GAF following the gaming media to a T is a little surprising, not many posters jump to a websites defense even if they agree with a sites views.

 

[GingerOfEden]

1. Gone Home ; I love this game. It's quite possibly one of my favorite games of all time. The critic reviews were great, but consumers were split with either 1s or 10s (very little in between). The story it told was interesting and relevant to our lives in many ways. Go play this now! Go in without expectations, and read NOTHING about the game to get the true experience.
2. The Stanley Parable ; Originally, I was disappointed by the game's length, but I soon realized that the game never truly "finished." It challenged my expectations of what was going to happen and that made it exciting. Therefore, The Stanley Parable is my Game of the Year.
3. Republique Episode 1 ; A wonderful iOS game debut by Camouflaj. Voyeuristic ideals fuel this quality game designed exclusively for iOS.
4. Grand Theft Auto V ; A great open-world game with an exciting 3 character dynamic.
5. Resogun ; The best launch game for the PS4. I enjoyed trying to gain trophies and raise my high score.
6. Tomb Raider ; The gameplay of this game was quite fun. I enjoyed traveling and crossing the landscape with Lara's abilities.

2012. Mass Effect 3 ; Although the ending is greatly controversial and may have ruined the series for some, I loved the final chapter in the Mass Effect trilogy. The characters I grew to love were put on the line in the final fight against the Reapers. Although I loved the story and character development of Mass Effect 3, the gun-play was as boring as ever. It always felt as a means to get to the next story piece or conversation. Needless to say, Mass Effect 3 is my Game of 2012 and the Xbox 360/PS3 generation.

 

[consoul]

1. The Last of Us ; Excelled in so many ways. Just brilliant.
2. Grand Theft Auto V ; The depth and scope of GTA's evolution continues to impress.
3. Ni No Kuni ; A charming JRPG with beautiful art. Played it with my boy and we loved it.
4. Bioshock Infinite ; Never seemed to reach its potential, but still damned good.
5. Beyond Two Souls ; Accepting it for the interactive movie it is, it was good. Feels like Cage is starting to find his sweet spot.
6. Tearaway ; An absolutely perfect use of Vita's feature set.
7. Tomb Raider ; A surprisingly good reboot that was more than the QTE fest I expected.
8. Resogun ; Gloriously compelling Defender style arcade goodness.
9. Gran Turismo 6 ; It's still GT, but the craftsmanship on show here is breathtaking.
10. Need For Speed Rivals ; Dumb, shallow and only 30fps, but fun. Fun trumps flaws.

 

[Randam]

alright, let's check my backlog blitz list..
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okay, here we go:


1. The Last of Us; in the top 5 of all games i have ever played. charakters and story were just awesome. gameplay had it flaws, but was very fun too.


2. Guacamelee!; first metroidvania like game I have every realy played. had a lot of fun. played super metroid, fusion and zero mission right after it.
kind of hocked on metroidvanias now. even bought the gold edition for steam and am hopping for some coop action.

3. Batman: Arkham Origins; i realy like the arkham games and this one was no exception.

4. Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus; would be higher in the list, if it would have been a full game. love, love, love the R&C games.


X. GTA 5; beat san andreas this year(for the first time) and undead nightmare and had a lot of fun, but for some reason I dropped it after 10 hours. idk.

X. Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag; dont own it yet, played the ps4 version over at a friend for a couple of hours and this game is #1 on my wishlist.




btw.: do there have to be spaces between the titel and the semicolon?
looks wierd.

 

[isuzu]

1. DOTA 2 ; Been playing dota since wc3 days and Valve did a great job with it.
2. The Last of Us ; I love Ellie. I played Bioshock Infinite and I was blown away by how people actually thought Elizabeth was a good sidekick, then I played TLoU and laughed. THAT'S how you make characters that people will care about.
3. Guacamelee! ; A good metroidvania game with really nice art. Enjoyed it a lot.

 

[thisisalan]

1. Fire Emblem: Awakening ; Awakening is wonderfully challenging. This is a game about carefully considering your choices and replaying levels dozens of times until you get it right. It rewards patience and strategic thinking above all else, and the result is an immensely satisfying experience.

2. Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch ; This game is dripping with style. With music composed by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, animated cutscenes by Studio Ghibli, and development by Level-5, it feels like a tour de force of Japanese gamecraft.

3. Grand Theft Auto V ; There's a dense, vibrant world to explore here. Combine that with engaging storytelling, interesting characters, and thrilling heist sequences, and you have one hell of a package.

4. Super Mario 3D World ; The ingenious level design and bright visuals made me smile more than I did for any other game this year.

5. SimCity ; This wasn't the SimCity we wanted, but it was the SimCity we got. Even if it had some issues, it still managed to get me hooked on city building again.

6. Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag ; It's hard to believe there aren't more pirate-themed games out there. Black Flag is a delightful romp through the buccaneer-infested Caribbean.

7. Pokémon X/Y ; Who would've thought that I could still get excited about a new Pokémon game? Aside from the tried-and-true core gameplay, X/Y surprised me with its seamless online functionality.

8. BioShock Infinite ; BioShock Infinite constructs a beautiful, rich, deeply engaging world, where every details has clearly been agonized over.

9. Zoo Tycoon ; Running a zoo with your friends (or just racing maintenance carts around) in Zoo Tycoon's online co-op is a unique and delightful experience.

10. Wii Sports Club ; Yes, this is basically just Wii Sports in HD with online multiplayer. On the other hand, this is Wii Sports IN HD WITH ONLINE MULTIPLAYER.

 

[Superflat]

1. The Last of Us ; Aces pretty much all across the board. Playing through the different difficulty modes reveal just how robust the combat system is, and I've grown to love it more each time I play. How you approach every situation is dictated by how you've been playing the game-- what decisions you've been making regarding using, collecting, and crafting resources. Whether you pull everything off perfectly or if shit hits the fan, it's a tense and satisfying experience. Every aspect of the game-- from gameplay, to music, to the dialogue, the narrative, and the environment-- fueled each other in a way that I rarely experience. So much of it is so well-crafted and thought through that they easily outshine the few flaws it has. I grew attached to the main protagonists over the 15-20 hour campaign, and it's one hell of a journey. To me, TLOU stands alongside The Road (book), 28 Days Later, and Children of Men as my favorite post-apoca stories, and I didn't even realize it until they revealed the gut-punch ending. It changed the way I viewed everything before it, and I jumped right back into a second playthrough to experience it again with new knowledge. Then a third, and a fourth, etc.

2. DOTA 2 ; Hey, does DOTA 2 count? Dangerously addictive, team-based multiplayer game that can erase my entire day, easily. And happily! "Just one more game" is the eternal mantra. With over a hundred characters with unique abilities and even more items to mix and match with, as well as the teamwork element, there's some insane depth to this game and makes every match feel fresh.

3. Gone Home ; Found it to be an incredibly unique and at times, unsettling experience. I ended up feeling a huge spectrum of emotions throughout: Terror, laughter, awkwardness, sadness. All with a empty (OR IS IT?) house. Awesome.

4. Bioshock Infinite ; One of the most fascinating video game worlds I've seen. Fantastic level of environmental detail, and history. Columbia is my favorite location out of any of the games on my top ten. Gunplay was solid, though it got monotonous as it neared to the end. It's the whole package that put me at awe-- sights, sounds, gameplay, and narrative. Not perfect, but still awe-inspiring nonetheless.

5. Brothers: Tale of Two Sons ; Shorter than I wanted it to be, the gameplay potential peaked early, and the overall narrative was less emotional because of a few pitfalls, but it totally wows in presentation and details. The controls were fresh throughout, and the pacing was excellent for the most part. The fantasy world and the interactions between all the characters in this stuck with me for a long time. It's pretty clever, and very effective in a number of moments.

6. Devil may Cry ; This game got a lot of shit for a lot of different reasons, but it was the most enjoyable pure action title I played this year. Lots of reasons to play the campaign again. The visual flair is top notch (better than any other DMC game in this aspect), and while the story and characters weren't anything special, they weren't much worse than any mainline DMC game. The bosses are unfortunately way too easy, but I had a hell of a time with the combat in this game-- it just gets better the more you play it. The combination of visual creativity and satisfying gameplay left a strong impression on me.

7. Year Walk ; The ambiance, off-kilter designs, and its origins spring-boarding off of existing folktales and horror stories. This small, quiet game looks and plays like it was made specially for me. I love the premise and layout of the puzzles. Its effectiveness lies in its simplicity, and it works brilliantly with a tablet. Playing this curled up on a couch with headphones on and a cup of hot tea, was one of my favorite experiences this year.

8. Papers Please ; A game that feels like work. But that's what this game is all about. Not as stressful and unforgiving as Cart Life, its more focused mechanics let you jump into your new job and learn the ropes as you go along. But it's the moral and strange life choices you have to make throughout the game that really stand out and make an impression. It really feels like it's up to you as far as how you approach these hard situations. Not a fun game to play, but an important one to try out.

9. The Swapper ; An awesome platformer puzzle game with astounding visuals and atmosphere. The ending was chilling and I keep recalling all the great moments of triumph I had getting through some of the puzzles. A great mechanic that never felt overused or underutilized. Definitely play this!

10. Antichamber ; Took a while to get around to this game, but I finally played it, and it sticks out as one of the most striking games this year. Minimalist, clean, crazy art style. Crazier puzzles. I did feel that it was wearing itself thin a bit by the end, but I had a blast figuring out this bizarre labyrinth.

 

[SatelliteOfLove]

I'll keep these short, so they are easy to read:

Hilarious. You've already got the best artwork of the voting thread down pat!

 

[Necrovex]

I couldn't find a clear answer in the OP. Is Kingdom Hearts 1.5 eligible for GOTY? It's an HD port, but with the addition of KH Final Mix, which was never released in the states (and 358/2 Days as a film now).

 

[Derrick01]

Interesting to see GAF is still 99% AAA. Not saying it's wrong or anything; you'd just expect different from reading on here. Like other hobbies I guess the outliers are the most vocal.

It was like that last year too. 4 games in the top 20 were indie and technically 2 of them were funded by multi-billion dollar console makers. The indie crowd here is insanely vocal but really small when it all comes down to it.