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Game of the Year 2021, so far
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Astral Dog
Member
Its gonna be a battle between RE VILLAGE and Metroid Dread for me, i think Metroid will be the stronger Metroid game than Village is RE.
And i really liked VILLAGE, but the shooting is not survival horror, and some annoying sections make it a weaker horror game than VII, i think Capcom tried to please everybody by making it more shootey and less scary
And i really liked VILLAGE, but the shooting is not survival horror, and some annoying sections make it a weaker horror game than VII, i think Capcom tried to please everybody by making it more shootey and less scary
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tmlDan
Member
because it doesn't count. End of story.
Captain Toad
Banned
I'll play it. I just finished the first, it was pretty good. I can't imagine it being as good as Returnal, but perhaps Ratchet.
Did you beat Returnal?
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SEGAvangelist
Member
Returnal is great but the gameplay loop isn't fun enough for me to keep playing. Psychonauts improves on the first game in every way possible and has way more interesting gameplay and exploration than Ratchet, IMO. That said, I love Ratchet too.
alabtrosMyster
Member
I voted Axiom Verge 2, I don't like it that much but this is the only game in the list that I did actually played!
cormack12
Gold Member
Be interesting to see which games end on top. There's a whole tier of games that around the same level.
It might not be a stellar year for a single title or two that is head and shoulders above everything else but it might be a very strong and close race differentiating that secondary tier of quality.
I think diablo will take it overall.
It might not be a stellar year for a single title or two that is head and shoulders above everything else but it might be a very strong and close race differentiating that secondary tier of quality.
I think diablo will take it overall.
Ailynn
Faith - Hope - Love
Wow, this is so tough...there's been so many great games this year! 
I think once it's out, Metroid Dread will take the crown for me, but I've actually loved about half of that entire list. I think Resident Evil: Village might just barely be my pick out of all of them.
I think once it's out, Metroid Dread will take the crown for me, but I've actually loved about half of that entire list. I think Resident Evil: Village might just barely be my pick out of all of them.
NomadicAsiatic
Member
Same. Wrpgs fell the fuck off.
KungFucius
King Snowflake
Out of what I have played, Bowser's Fury was the best treat. That game is a perfect, short, sweet experience. For full games, Ratchet was great but I haven't played Psychonauts yet so that might be better. Nothing else really interests me. I played the Medium last year and it was OK.
SEGAvangelist
Member
This is an enthusiast forum, so yeah, it makes sense that people here own the console.
Roufianos
Member
Ah, that's just my experience. Glad you're enjoying it.
I hated Returnal and Skyward Sword ain't for me. Still need to check Quake out.
Looking forward to Metroid and Forza though.
CitizenZ
Banned
For myself who plays basically every genre alive, its Tainted Grail. I have tried multiple CB games and never been hooked until now. It has the best voice acting, music and game loop of any game in recent memory. And the enemy design is fantastic. It really feels almost like a Dark Souls card game and Im addicted AF. if they could add some more impact and maybe cinematic kills more people maybe would be talking about it.
Fare thee well
Neophyte
Something might be wrong with me. I've barely heard of any of these games. Genuinely, not trying to be edgy. I don't even think the names excite me on first look.
SpiceRacz
Member
alabtrosMyster
Member
I'm just pissed at the whole idea of bypassing the bosses... I heard the reasoning, but it seems so lame... So I stopped, maybe I'll get to it again later.
carlosrox
Banned
Haven't played too many games this year so RE8 wins sorta by default. However I think chances are I'd be giving it to it anyway. Thought it was a masterpiece.
Bowser's Fury was also pretty excellent and feels like it could be the future of Mario, but it was a pretty bite sized game.
Hitman looks solid and I really wanna get it, just haven't gotten a chance.
And Metroid Dread may run away with it in the end.
Bowser's Fury was also pretty excellent and feels like it could be the future of Mario, but it was a pretty bite sized game.
Hitman looks solid and I really wanna get it, just haven't gotten a chance.
And Metroid Dread may run away with it in the end.
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TheDarkPhantom
Member
Returnal, no contest. I've got Hitman 3 at 2, Hades (PS5) at 3, Yakuza at 4 and Ratchet at 5 to make my current top 5.
Justin9mm
Member
Out of that list, I've only played RE Village, R&C Rift Apart, Returnal and It Takes Two.
I rage quitted Returnal after many hours of dying, I can't do it and my game time is precious these days but it is a phenomenal game lol
I did really like RE Village but the most fun would be between Rift Apart and It Takes Two.. My partner who does not play games has enjoyed It Takes Two immensely and been so good to game together.
I'm a go with It Takes Two!
I rage quitted Returnal after many hours of dying, I can't do it and my game time is precious these days but it is a phenomenal game lol
I did really like RE Village but the most fun would be between Rift Apart and It Takes Two.. My partner who does not play games has enjoyed It Takes Two immensely and been so good to game together.
I'm a go with It Takes Two!
KungFucius
King Snowflake
Now that I have played a good chunk of Psychonauts, it is way ahead of anything else this year. It sucks you in and is fun.
Bowser's Fury was great but not enough content to outdo Psychonauts' charm. Ratchet was good too. I am doubtful any game coming out later this year will do better than these games, but I am super excited for Metroid regardless. I hope something that isn't on my radar pops up during the holidays. I am not a Halo person largely because I hated FPS games on consoles when the first 2 came out and am just not willing to jump in without playing the old games nor am I interested in playing that many older games just to get caught up.
Bowser's Fury was great but not enough content to outdo Psychonauts' charm. Ratchet was good too. I am doubtful any game coming out later this year will do better than these games, but I am super excited for Metroid regardless. I hope something that isn't on my radar pops up during the holidays. I am not a Halo person largely because I hated FPS games on consoles when the first 2 came out and am just not willing to jump in without playing the old games nor am I interested in playing that many older games just to get caught up.
Black_Stride
do not tempt fate do not contrain Wonder Woman's thighs do not do not
Returnal is an 8 outta 10 game at best.
It Takes Two is a 9 outta 10 game. (No such thing as a perfect 10 in my books but this is the closest this year)
Psychonauts 2 a 9 outta 10 game.
Mario 3D + another 9 outta 10 game
Monster Hunter Rise more 9s.
Deaths Door....sleeper hit of the year an easy 9 outta 10 game.
Returnal has no chance of winning GOTY cept for the fact SonyGAF out numbers GamerGAF.
If Returnal even gets nominated for a GOTY at any reputable awards show ill be surprised.
It Takes Two is a 9 outta 10 game. (No such thing as a perfect 10 in my books but this is the closest this year)
Psychonauts 2 a 9 outta 10 game.
Mario 3D + another 9 outta 10 game
Monster Hunter Rise more 9s.
Deaths Door....sleeper hit of the year an easy 9 outta 10 game.
Returnal has no chance of winning GOTY cept for the fact SonyGAF out numbers GamerGAF.
If Returnal even gets nominated for a GOTY at any reputable awards show ill be surprised.
Supermjmt12
Banned
My GOTY so far, it surpassed RE Village.
Halo Infinite got potential but lack of campaign gameplay is becoming a red flag IMHO
Still think Shin Megami Tensei V or Metroid Dread gonna take top spot.......
Magic Carpet
Gold Member
Psychonauts 2 Was a total joy to play. Next is The Ascent.
Rift apart doesn't even have an OT thread on Neogaf suggesting no one cared enough about the game to talk about it.
edit. I've been told there was a ot thread of rift apart. Huh. I still want to play it though I already watched an entire let's play first.
Rift apart doesn't even have an OT thread on Neogaf suggesting no one cared enough about the game to talk about it.
edit. I've been told there was a ot thread of rift apart. Huh. I still want to play it though I already watched an entire let's play first.
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Icymanipulator
Member
So far?
Monster Hunter Rise.
Monster Hunter Rise.
Danjin44
The nicest person on this forum
We are actually seeing less OT in GAF because people here barely want to talk about actual games, they either want to talk about graphics or shit happens in gaming industry. So far those are the topics most popular.
itsjustJEFF
Member
LOL @ Psychonauts 2 (see what I did there, it pissed on your choice as well)
OT: I haven't played it, but I hear nothing but good things about Psychonauts 2. That might be Xbox's GOTY, but HALO says Hi! Acknowledging a game from the "enemy" console doesn't devalue your piece of plastic or your game.
OTOT: It's Returnal for me. Gameplay was great, super responsive, fast paced, challenging and rewarding. Story was weird, scary, and left a lot to the imagination. I put maybe 60 or more hours into that game.
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Little Chicken
Banned
Death's Door for me so far.
ZywyPL
Banned
Maybe because as the title says it takes two while many are single? ;p
tommib
Banned
Black_Stride
do not tempt fate do not contrain Wonder Woman's thighs do not do not
tommib
Banned
Ctrl + F : Game Of The Year
Gameplaylover
Member
I bet that Keighley's commercial shitshow will nominate it and also Demons Souls.
Black_Stride
do not tempt fate do not contrain Wonder Woman's thighs do not do not
This displeases me greatly.
Hahaha just kidding.
Just checked their other nominees:
- Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout – Mediatonic, Epic Games
- Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales - Insomniac Games, Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Returnal – Housemarque, Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Sackboy: A Big Adventure - Sumo Sheffield, Sony Interactive Entertainment
- The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope - Supermassive Games, Bandai Namco
- The Last Campfire - Hello Games
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anthony2690
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Psychonauts 2 for me, got the 1000gs too!
Even my partner put 30hours into the game and got the 1000gs too.
Deaths Door & Hitman 3 were excellent games too!
Even my partner put 30hours into the game and got the 1000gs too.
Deaths Door & Hitman 3 were excellent games too!