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[itsArtie]

Hell yeah, well deserved.

 

[Wunray]

I find this unacceptable.

This is the same board that voted HZD over DMC V and Divinity so you learn to bring your expectations in a bit, congrats to the Witcher 3 though it truly is a once in a lifetime game and deserves all of its praises.

 

[SlicedBread3]

Well considering the actual meaning of GOTG (a game/s that influenced games through out the generation) The Witcher 3 deserves it, also Souls games and PUBG.

Objectively speaking games of the generation aren't necessarily beloved by hardcore fans but games that create a trend and as much BOTW is a very good game it didn't influence any games yet to be considered one, nor did MGSV and a number of fan favorites in the pool, that's why i said from the beginning that this is a popularity contest not an actual look into games that left their mark through out 2013-2020.

I'd argue BOTW has started a trend in open world games to make them more open and rely more on exploration instead of explicitly laying out waypoints for the player. You could probably put Ghost of Tsushima in with the other examples people have given.

Bloodborne is really just a continuation of a trend that had already been kicked off the previous generation.

(Admittedly I haven't played The Witcher 3 so not sure on that one, but I haven't noticed any changes in trends since it was released

Edit: Though thinking about it I don't really play the types of game I imagine Witcher 3 might have influenced so what do I know. Lol)

 

[Eternal21]

The correct answer was Bloodborne.

 

[SinDelta]

Just have to say I'm curious as to what the new gen will need to meet or exceed the top 3 games. What a trio with Bloodborne, Breath of the Wild and Witcher 3. I think all three are worthy of the title, but its really a matter of what you want in a game.

Nevermind you still have incredible games like Ace Combat 7, Sekiro, 13 Sentinels, Half-Life: Alex, Nioh 2, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Ghost of Tsushima, Devil May Cry V, Doom Eternal releasing right at the very end (and Cyberpunk 2077 likely would have capped this generation off if not for a lot of unforeseeable circumstances leading to delays.)

This generation has been absolutely amazing for gamers.

 

[Boss Mog]

The important thing is that RDR2 didn't even make the podium, well done GAF.

 

[Hakiroto]

Thanks to everyone who helped set this up. It was fun.

 

[SkylineRKR]

I would pick TW3 too.

I love Bloodborne but TW3's world was really immersive, I actually didn't want it to end. And its DLC is the best DLC ever.

 

[Onironauta]

We all know Knack is the real winner
Cerny is not gonna accept this fraud

 

[The_Mike]

Strange, a multiplatform game won.

Great game BTW. Easily deserves the award.
Now smack that Gaf award on the cover for next gen.

 

[JimboJones]

Surprised MGS V got as far as it did. Felt like everyone likes to shit on that game.

 

[Bonfires Down]

Now time for the GOAT tournament.

 

[sephiroth7x]

I won't deny it the win but I still don't agree it is better than some of the others that didn't make it through. I am truly happier however, that it wasn't Red Dead Redemption 2 as I expected that to win. Was even happier that Phantom Pain beat it - Phantom Pain was sublime to play (even unfinished).

 

[carlosrox]

BOTW, RE2, Alien Isolation, and TLOU2 are the real GOTG.

Witcher and BB are too overrated.

 

[drek_max]

Expected

 

[sid2vicious]

Probably should've had BOTW duke it out with Bloodborne for second place, but meh whatever, all's well that ends well.

 

[Catphish]

RDR2 really should have made it to the final four. Personally, it's my game of the generation.

 

[lmimmfn]

Perfect outcome.

 

[BootsLoader]

Congratulations and thank you OP for running this. Bravo!
Witcher 3 ftw, bravo CDPR. I totally agree that it’s the game of the generation. Beyond anything that I experienced this gen.
Again bravo. NeoGAF you are a great place to be. Thanks thanks thanks.

 

[EverydayBeast]

Go find me a game better than BOTW, you can’t.

 

[Sander Cohen]

WTH is this nonsense? Just embarrassing

 

[.Pennywise]

Thanks for the Gold to whoever!

 

[MiyazakiHatesKojima]

 

[Balducci30]

BOTW was far better no offense