I don’t exactly plays games too much outside of what I play with my brother. But personally what I own, my game of the year is Pokémon Yellow Version. Although it probably doesn’t count since it’s 25 years old. What I did like most from this year I got to play a bit of are:
1. Neptunia Game Maker R:Evolution. I really enjoy these games. My brother is a huge fan so I get to experience them whenever he plays them. I occasionally take a turn myself.
2. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Same as above really. I felt this game was very creative for how you can come up with solutions for everything.
3. Dragon Ball Sparking ZERO. We played this a bit. It’s definitely not perfect, but it was so much fun! Hopefully the DLC starts coming out soon.
I also really like Infinity Nikki, but it’s rather unplayable for me in its current state. I wanted to love Stellar Blade, but I just couldn’t really get much into it unfortunately.
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I have indeed thought about picking up Balatro. I have tried to not think about it and concentrate on the games I already have and want to play instead. And now with all the GOTY lists around I'm having to try really hard to avoid thinking about purchasing it!
Thanks though.
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@Th3solution I think Persona did because I tried Disgaea 5 after it. I didn't think it would stick but I did want to try something new and ended up getting a couple of hundreds of hours worth out of it. It had a really satisfying loop, I might go back to it. Then I tried my first Final Fantasy, the one with the car. After that it was Doki Doki Literature Club, which I really should have researched first. That was rough.
@sorteddan I’ve tried to be the same — that is, purchasing very few games and trying to focus on the backlog. Balatro was the only new release I bought all year, and actually I didn’t even “buy” it, I used my PS Stars credits and got it for free. The barrier to entry was really low! But it can become a big time sink, so save it for when you feel it will fit in to your schedule. It can be played in ver short gaming sessions though, so it’s quite flexible.
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@GirlVersusGame Whst did you think of Final Fantasy XV? I assume that’s the one with the car you’re referring to. It’s actually one of the few mainline FF games that I have yet to play. It’s also one of the most divisive.
I haven’t played any Disgaea games before. I’m not sure if I would click with them.
I used to play a lot more JRPGs but have been leaning more toward Western developed games over the last two generations. But if you liked Persona then you have P3 and P4 which are great. And apparently Metaphor Refantazio is right there and basically a Persona game in everything but name, although I’ve not played it. The Trails of Cold Steel games are very Persona like in their approach if you want more of that. Of course there’s lots more FF games too, both old and new. One of my very favorite games is Nier Automata, so for a more action-based JRPG with a weird twist, try that. And not a weird twist like Doki Doki, but more of a cool futuristic and philosophical vibe with frenetic action combat. If you liked how Disco Elysium messed with your mind, then I think you’d like Nier from a narrative standpoint. 😄
@Th3solution That's a really good question. I can't say I could follow much of the story. I really liked the art and world design but it felt like some areas were deliberately trimmed down and should have been more expansive. The car may have spoiled some of the game, it felt like they were going for a road movie kind of feel but if it were on-foot only or mounted then maybe the world would have felt like more of a central character, instead of just a background. No offense to any Final Fantasy fans, I probably started off on the wrong one. Compared to some games I'd almost call it a cosy experience, except for that puzzle dungeon that went on forever. Persona on the other hand was all kinds of amazing, it too went on and on but with each passing day I kept being drawn further into the world and into the characters.
This has been a very strong year for games for me and my ‘game of the year’ is essentially a 3 way tie, all 3 of which offer something different but represent some of the best of what gaming offers.
Astro Bot : Polished to a sheen, brilliantly balanced and impeccably presented, Astro Bot is pretty much a perfect game. It has brought both myself and my family hours of joy, and rises above its gimmicks to deliver a legitimate all ages experience bursting with imagination and an infectiously earnest celebratory spirit.
Metaphor ReFantazio : The two things that have rocked my socks off with this one are its incredibly intelligent script and the way in which every single thing you do feeds into the overarching experience, marrying its systems and narrative into a beautifully cohesive, politically charged examination of philosophical idealism.
Silent Hill 2 : By far the most immersive game I played this year, and a brilliantly realized retelling of a stone cold classic. In a cinematic sense, the visual storytelling here remains leagues ahead of almost anything else I’ve ever played. The audio is best in class, where even a ‘did I hear that’ whimper can haunt the mind. The gameplay is appropriately simple yet entirely effective as the catalyst for bringing this to a modern audience. Luke Roberts deserves a special mention for his inspired take on James Sunderland. Just incredible. If pressed for a personal favourite on the year, this would be my pick.
Rounding out my top 10 would be:
Prince of Persia : The Lost Crown
Neva
Unicorn Overlord
Hi-Fi Rush
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Rise of the Ronin
Stellar Blade
Planet of Lana
As an aside, I played a lot of DLC this year, and my hypothetical DLC award would go to either Shadow of the Erdtree or Seperate Ways.
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