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[yurinka]

I didn't know that Bloodborne had an iOS companion app named Prune.

 

[freenudemacusers]

I'm up to world 3 in Prune, and I'm not going to lie: this is one rad puzzle game. It took a lot of UI inspiration from Monument Valley, but they couldn't be more dissimilar otherwise. Lots of freedom to experiment with an ideal path and it's been doling out really cool setups that make full use of the mechanics and obstacles along the way.

Honestly, people hating on mobile games for getting critical and awards recognition over "real games" are on the same list of people who do the same for handheld games, and that list isn't fit to wipe my ass with.

Sorry prune doesn't have enough shillbots, cinematic aspirations, or marketing blitzes to get the attention of anyone here. It's one of those hipster games.

 

[Anno]

Neat list, and Prune is indeed quite a fun little game. Good to see Undertale and Her Story getting some love.

 

[AmaterasuOni]

Life is Strange? Bloodborne?

That list is bogus.

 

[Chiggs]

This list is a bit lacking, but it's Time...so who cares.

 

[KorrZ]

This is a horrible list. Rise of the Tomb Raider and Prune above fucking Witcher 3?! Nope. Nope.

No Bloodborne or Fallout 4 at all? JOKE

 

[cyba89]

I like the Time list, both this year and last year, because it has a wide variety of games that show off the breadth of what the field has to offer, including games that don't have a lot of marketing money behind them. I'm glad it's not just a regurgitation of the most popular AAA titles.

Yes. It's a list that made me check out two games that totally went under my radar this year (and they look quite interesting).
I don't think there will be many other GOTY lists that'll manage to do that.

But I guess people rather complain about the list not having Bloodborne/Fallout/MGS/Witcher as the Top 4.

 

[SMgamer83]

This is a horrible list. Rise of the Tomb Raider and Prune above fucking Witcher 3?! Nope. Nope.

No Bloodborne or Fallout 4 at all? JOKE

I'm not disagreeing, but have you played RotTR? I've heard it's actually quite amazing.

Just curious if you've played everything you are comparing.

 

[Pinky]

Lol @ these types of threads. People getting upset and frustrated that the list doesn't perfectly mirror their own.

 

[Krappadizzle]

I haven't played 4 of the games on that list. Seems like a pretty fair and balanced list though. I should check some of those out.

 

[Gipsy Danger]

Remember when Polygon gave Gone Home GOTY 2013?

Remember when Gone Home was one of the best games of 2013?

 

[blackw0lf]

I think this is the same author that gave 80 Days game of the year last year. I don't think Prune deserves it, though it is a great game, but 80 Days totally did.

 

[Vena]

I know it's been mentioned in every other post but I just need to reiterate. NO BLOODBORNE!? Is the writer of this list a casual?

Can't be casual, Splatoon is the most hardcore, rage-inducing, violent, post-apocalyptic game to be released this year.

 

[Slamtastic]

Undertale (PC)
Super Mario Maker (Wii U)
MGSV: The Phantom Pain (PC, PS4, XB1)

Not a bad list at all.

 

[KooopaKid]

Good list. Splatoon and Super Mario Maker are in there. All is well.

 

[MikeE21286]

Never heard of Prune lol

Guess I should take a look

 

[Vault Dweller 111]

The Witcher is there.

05: Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (PC, PS4, XB1)

Look again, Witcher is on there.

EDIT: beaten

Prune is actually a really interesting game. Not sure about #1 spot but people should really give it a try.

*hides in shame*

 

[K.Sabot]

Remember when Gone Home was one of the best games of 2013?

no

 

[jabuseika]

No Bloodborne.

 

[Square2015]

Where are all the RPGs?

 

[sublimit]

WTF? Joke list?

 

[RevolverRoden]

V should be #1

 

[pete_townshend]

The worst fanbase in gaming strikes again

 

[mjp2417]

Remember when Gone Home was one of the best games of 2013?

I think the poster's point was more that the selection of a smaller independent game over a big console exclusive triggered the same kinds of meltdowns we're seeing here, not that Gone Home was an illegitimate choice.

 

[renegade_dewitt]

I'm sorry but I just can't take this list seriously. How in the name of all things holy is an iOS game better than Rise of the Tomb Raider and Fallout and even The Witcher 3? WTF?!?!?

Time = Casual

 

[Isurus]

This list is...not what mine would be. Surprised Halo isn't on this. Definitely in my top 10. Same with Fallout 4.

 

[commish]

SOMEONE'S OPINION DIFFERS FROM MINE RAWRRRRRRRRRR THESE IDIOTS!!!! OMFG!!!

Most glaring omission is Bloodborne of course, but I have to check out Prune. Totally glossed over it at release. Good list overall.

 

[freenudemacusers]

I'm sorry but I just can't take this list seriously. How in the name of all things holy is an iOS game better than Rise of the Tomb Raider and Fallout and even The Witcher 3? WTF?!?!?

Time = Casual

You won't get stuck in an elevator in prune.

 

[LegendofLex]

I haven't played Prune, but judging by the concept and the gameplay I've seen, I can see why someone might find it really compelling. Sometimes games aren't just good by virtue of how much they're doing, but by how much mileage they can get out of doing very little.

I'd be curious to see what'd happen if the writer did top 5 lists for each platform, though.

 

[kiguel182]

I have no idea what Prune is but it seems like a decent, varied list. Good stuff there.

EDIT: My bad, I've seen Prune on the app store. Will add to my wishlist.

 

[kiguel182]

I'm sorry but I just can't take this list seriously. How in the name of all things holy is an iOS game better than Rise of the Tomb Raider and Fallout and even The Witcher 3? WTF?!?!?

Time = Casual

We need a mandatory joke tag because I can't tell what posts are serious or not.

 

[JudgmentJay]

You won't get stuck in an elevator in prune.

Why would you need an elevator in a game with no depth?

I kid, I kid. But seriously.

 

[brandonh83]

The worst fanbase in gaming strikes again

I don't see any of the Silent Hill or Zelda fanbase in this thread...?

 

[commish]

We need a mandatory joke tag because I can't tell what posts are serious or not.

I know what you mean, but that post is obviously a joke post.

 

[K.Sabot]

The worst fanbase in gaming strikes again

a sonic game was not released this year

 

[pablito]

No complaints about the list. It's their list, not mine. Some questions though.

What the fuck is Prune

Is ROTR really that good? To be above Witcher 3 (the real my goty) and Bloodborne (as you can see the fanbase of it is...outspoken) speaks well of the game, but I haven't heard too much about it. Maybe because Fallout 4 overshadowed it? I'll definitely have to try both TR games when Rise drops on PS4.

The Witcher III certainly doesn't belong on that list, and Bloodborne does, but otherwise it's pretty solid.

It does.

 

[Zia]

The Witcher III certainly doesn't belong on that list, and Bloodborne does, but otherwise it's pretty solid.

 

[MrBadger]

The worst fanbase in gaming strikes again

Those prune fans are pretty rabid

 

[kiguel182]

I know what you mean, but that post is obviously a joke post.

I guessed it was because of the "Time = Casual" but without that line I would seriously be in doubt.

 

[commish]

The Witcher III certainly doesn't belong on that list, and Bloodborne does, but otherwise it's pretty solid.

I haven't played Witcher 3 yet (I'll be buying it during some black friday sale), but I'm pretty surprised to hear things like this. I thought it was pretty well received.

 

[nilbog21]

Prune gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT3HxcZDLYo

Looks like a fun little game that I'd have fun for 10 minutes and then drop forever. Certainly could never be a serious GOTY contender and if it is then there are some ulterior motives for this artsy, hipster throwaway game to win out against all the juggernauts we've had this year.

Loooool

time really trying too hard here

 

[ugh_the_boot]

Lol what a joke list, some old lady wrote this? Prune! hahah, gardening simulator or sum shit.

 

[Ooccoo]

Where is Xenoblade? How can you create Top10 when there are still releases before the end of the year? WTF

 

[Ansatz]

I was checking some MGSV footage and wonder what happend to the exclamation mark sound effect? Is this really it?

To me this is what it should sound like.

 

[brandonh83]

I was checking some MGSV footage and wonder what happend to the exclamation mark sound effect? Is this really it?

To me this is what it should sound like.

MGSV isn't really a Metal Gear Solid game.

 

[John Kowalski]

that list makes no sense and only highlights how weird games are these days

 

[Aegus]

It's always the same with these threads. People coming into them and want validation for their opinions when instead they should be looking at these lists as a way to find games they might have missed.

It's fucking pathetic really.

 

[GavinGT]

It's not your list, people. Make your own.

 

[brandonh83]

It's not your list, people. Make your own.

We can share our thoughts about said list since it's a topic on a message board though

 

[Coins]

Bloodborne would have made if it had an easy mode!