Now that we're officially halfway through 2024, it's time to take a look back at all of the PS5 games we've played so far this year and decide on the current Game of the Year contenders. From where we're sitting, it's been a solid six months, which have offered up some fantastic titles across a range of genres.
In order to talk things through, we've gathered the usual suspects from the Push Square editorial team. Read about our favourites, and then vote for your own in the poll at the bottom of this article. Oh, and feel free to completely disagree with our opinions in the comments section as well!
Aaron Bayne, Video Producer - Helldivers 2
The fervour has certainly died down, but all these months later I’ve still not had quite as much fun with another game as I did with Hellldivers 2. I love a good co-op experience, and Arrowhead Studios' far improved sequel sort of came out of the blue with tight gunplay and chaotic action. Making your very own Helldiver a squishy little human that’ll lose arms, legs or their own head was a stroke of genius as it throws hordes of Terminids and killer robots at you. There's a unique blend of squeal-inducing tension and rib-tickling hilarity to the gameplay here. It's a real sh*t-hit-the-fan kind of game, and when it does there’s nothing quite like it. I just hope Arrowhead can do a little more to warrant our attention with meaningful post-launch content as we coast through the second half of 2024.
Khayl Adam, Staff Writer - Helldivers 2
Despite being an incredible year for RPGs, I've just got to give it up for Helldivers 2. The gameplay is incredibly crunchy and unforgiving in an era of samey service titles, and it got its hooks into me in a way I didn't think was possible for a game that regularly doles out content. It's the meta-narrative surrounding the series as it is the moment-to-moment stuff. The wild turns that developer Arrowhead has pulled on the community have kept me engaged (if not quite logging in every week), but it still manages to surprise me. Quite a feat after almost 200 hours!
Liam Croft, Assistant Editor - Stellar Blade
If you'd told me at the start of the year that Stellar Blade would be my favourite PS5 game six months into 2024, I'd never have believed you. I wasn't at all excited for the game in the lead-up to launch, essentially writing it off as something I'd get to during a quiet period. But then I played it, and everything changed. I love Stellar Blade. Its gameplay loop of Souls-lite combat, fun exploration, stylish traversal moves, and satisfying rewards kept me engaged from the beginning right to the very end. Its story could be a lot better, but I found simply playing the game so addictive that it didn't matter. It's the only game released this year — so far at least — that I've just wanted to keep playing for hours on end without a break, even thinking about it when my PS5 isn't on. I'm going to be a bit disappointed if it's still top of my list come December, but for now, Stellar Blade is my favourite PS5 title of 2024, and I'm proud of it.
Robert Ramsey, Assistant Editor - Dragon's Dogma 2
Sometimes a game just clicks with you on such a level that its (often obvious) flaws are easily swept aside. For me, Dragon's Dogma 2 is that game. The simple truth is that I've had more fun with this open world RPG than I have with any other release of 2024 so far. The sheer amount of memorable moments I've experienced in Capcom's weird fantasy completely outweigh any grievances I have with its storytelling or structure — to the point where I'm still diving back into its world months after release. While I'm not sure that Dragon's Dogma 2 will remain my Game of the Year with such strong competition on the horizon, I just can't ignore its incredible combat, and the intoxicating sense of adventure that it instills at every turn.
Sammy Barker, Editor - Stellar Blade
As a pre-existing fan of the extremely entertaining mobile shooter NIKKE: Goddess of Victory, I’d been stanning for Korean developer Shift Up’s Stellar Blade for quite some time. The final product surpassed even my sky-high expectations, however: the combat is flashy and exciting, the visuals are sublime, and the soundtrack is an all-time classic. Sony bet on a blinder here, and while I have high hopes for the likes of Astro Bot and Star Wars Outlaws, it’s going to take something really special to top this as my Game of the Year.
Stephen Tailby, Assistant Editor - Balatro
I've played plenty of great games in the first six months of 2024, but nothing has quite surpassed Balatro as my favourite so far. In terms of pure game design, I've yet to play anything better. I'm struggling to find new ways of saying it, but the ways it escalates its "poker but roguelike" premise are so clever. What starts as a simple deck of playing cards is transformed by the many modifiers you'll pick up during a run, and while some attempts don't work out, it's unbelievably satisfying when things fall the right way. I've barely scratched the surface either, as not only do I still have things to unlock, but I've yet to delve into the challenges or higher difficulties. Mechanically dense but never overwhelming, Balatro is a generous game that rewards curiosity and ingenuity with such simple elegance it's almost funny. I won't be at all surprised if this remains in my top five for the year, even as I look at all that's to come in the second half.
Now that we've had our say, it's your turn. Vote for your current Game of the Year for 2024 in our poll, and then at least try to explain yourself in the comments section below.
What's your PS5 Game of the Year for 2024 so far? (3,364 votes)
- A Little to the Left 0%
- Animal Well
- Balatro
- Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden 0.5%
- Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition 0.1%
- Braid: Anniversary Edition 0%
- Crow Country 0.1%
- Dave the Diver 0.9%
- Dragon's Dogma 2
- Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes 0.2%
- Expeditions: A MudRunner Game 0%
- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
- Freedom Planet 2 0%
- Granblue Fantasy: Relink 0.5%
- Grounded 0.1%
- Helldivers 2
- Hi-Fi Rush 0.7%
- Indika 0.1%
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story 0.1%
- MultiVersus 0.1%
- New Star GP 0.1%
- Pacific Drive 0.3%
- Paper Trail 0%
- Pentiment 0.2%
- Persona 3 Reload
- Planet of Lana 0.1%
- PlateUp! 0%
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Sand Land 0.2%
- Sea of Thieves 0.5%
- Stellar Blade
- Still Wakes the Deep 0.8%
- Tekken 8
- The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered
- Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered Starring Lara Croft 0.7%
- TopSpin 2K25 0.1%
- Unicorn Overlord
- Until Then 0%
- WWE 2K24 0.3%
- Other
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Hey everyone, just a couple of things to note about the poll:
1. We don't include DLC / expansions in our usual GOTY votes so they're not included here either. Full games only.
2. Older games that have only just released on PS5 this year are included. That's because a lot of PS5 users won't have played them before now.
3. We had to keep the poll at a manageable number of options since everyone only gets one vote. We cut it down to the 40 highest-rated games of 2024 so far.
4. If your favourite game isn't in the poll, make sure to click the 'Other' option at the bottom and write your own answer.
I voted for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth but Tekken 8 is right there with it. Stellar Blade, FF VII Rebirth and Rise of the Ronin take the next 3 spots. All good games as well.
Easily Balatro. A masterpiece in design.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Not only my favourite game this year, but also one of my favourite games of all time.
Rebirth and it isn't close for me.
Animal Well. I hadn't even heard about it and then a week later it was my GOTY so far. It's wondrous how good games can be with clever design and a lack of handholding. The sense of discovery is wonderful.
That said I haven't played that many of the bigger 2024 games yet, usually get to them later.
Stellar blade also for me though I’ve not got round to rebirth yet and thousand year door also deserves a mention!
Steller blade followed by FF7 Rebirth which was thankfully alot better then original FF7.
FF7 Rebirth, and will very likely be my GOTY.
Story impacted me so hard that I couldn’t start any game until last month.
Definitely Stellar Blade. Loved every minute of it and can't wait for a sequel. Have no interest in live service games and FFVII fanfiction.
There are a couple I've wanted to try but nothing that's really sold me as of yet. Just been replaying Mad Max, lamenting the fact that we'll probably never get a sequel.
My choices were a really tough between (and I know this will sound like a joke) Braid and WWE 2k24. I went with the letter due to:
Detailed Explanation:
I’ve played the original on Xbox 360 way back when, so I cannot judge the remaster itself. But I was not particularly dissatisfied with the original so I could just replay that if the urge itches
My man Cody worked his butt out for that title. This is almost entirely a respect vote just for him. Nightmares do come true! You go get ‘em, American Nightmare!
All in all, 2K been firing on all cylinders ever since 2k23. While I can’t accurately predict that that quality would be maintained forever, even if 2k25 turns out to be the last good one they would at least round it up with nice solid trilogy. Hope Bron Breakker state that one.
Comfortably Stellar Blade for me. To be honest, I thought it’d be FFVII Rebirth, but I only got half-way through before burning out a little – okay, a lot! – and taking a break. Need to get back to that. Plus, I’m really looking forward to finally digging into Prince of Persia when I get a chance.
Dragon’s Dogma 2. Nothing comes close for me. The sense of adventure, discovery, and random unscripted moments that create everlasting memories is astonishing. As crazy as it may sound, it may be my Game of the Generation. It’s an all timer for me, no question.
I feel dirty saying Helldivers 2 LOL thank you very much pc community.
PS investments have been on point this year (for me) loved Stellar Blade and Ronin.
@Yousef- is 2k wwe a good product? I want the opinion from someone who is enjoying it. I'm interested now that the Cody Rhodes story line made me watch wwe again.
For me it Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Despite its frustrating overabundance of minigames when it shines it REALLY shines and is a brilliant retelling of FF7 and is pretty much what we all dreamed a Remake could be. But sometimes you gotta he careful what you wish for.
It’s probably going to be a toss up between Infinite Wealth and FF7 Rebirth although overall I’ve probably spent the most time on Balatro
I've only liberated the first continent, but it's absolutely unicorn overlord for me. Just a fantastic game that I can't stop thinking about! Between that and playing 13 sentinels earlier in the year, I am absolutely a VanillaWare concert!
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. There's no competition.
Animal well made me feel like a kid playing Jet Set Willy, loved it. Fantastic year for unusual indies, if it was top 3 I’d have included Crow Country and Pacific Drive (I’d love a psvr2 version!). I’ve still not played Dragons Dogma 2 and Rebirth, but I’m planning to
Rebirth most likely with Tekken 8 2nd and then Stellar Blade at 3rd.
Games on the list? Probably Stellar Blade, it's just such a great game, with Infinite Wealth as a runner up.
Not on the list? Another Crab's Treasure and Nine Sols are tied for me. They're both such good games.
Side note, DLC wise, I'd go with Side Order from Splatoon 3.
Animal Well. I have, by far, spent the most hours on this game and keep coming back for more The sense of accomplishment when you finally figure out a puzzle is so rewarding. I love how nothing is explained to the player. It’s pure gameplay at its finest. And so many secrets.
It's been a great year so far and it's only going to get better and more difficult to pick a GOTY. But, so far I'd say my top 3 (in order) are,
1. Stellar Blade
2. Unicorn Overlord
3. FF7 ReBirth
If I was to include other platforms as well then I'd have to include Paper Mario TTYD into my top 3.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the only contender by a wide margin so far this year. I loved every moment of it and have practically been missing it since I finished it. Balatro is the only other game I feel should even be in the GotY discussion so far, as it is the best game this year for Xbox and Switch so far. Not sure Rebirth will have competition in the second half of the year or not, but it does look like my top 10 list will start to look better.
Also, just curious if others feel this way too or not, but does it feel like square in the 7/10 games are the popular goty contenders being discussed this year? The discussion with Helldivers, Stellar Blade, and Dragon’s Dogma just sort of seems off to me. I usually vibe with the critical hits, but I dunno. Those three games in particular were just sort of good, not great to me.
It does feel weird for a DLC to be considered for Game of the Year but Shadow of the Erdtree is a bit of a special case considering it's larger than most full games.
Rebirth for sure. Shout out to Balatro and Infinite Wealth.
Unicorn Overlord,by far
Rebirth, good game (final level maybe not), granted I haven't played many new games this year, tekken 8 and Erdd tree being the only others.
Stellar blade for me. Loved it.
TLOU 2 is so good that even as 4 year old game it was close.
From the small amount of play time I've had still wakes the deep is really good and would be in consideration.
Also had a blast on Dave the diver and hi-fi rush
Unicorn Overlord (I give a 9) is my game of the year thus far and it's going to take a lot to top it.
Stellar Blade and Granblue Fantasy Relink (I give both a 7) are also very good, high recommendations for all three.
1. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. And it will continue to be number 1 for the rest of the year. It's everything I hoped it would be and more.
2. Stellar Blade. There was never any doubt I would like this, but I'm still blown away by how good it turned out.
3. Rise of the Ronin. More a comfort pick for right now, but still probably my favorite Team Ninja game.
I really thought Dragon's Dogma 2 would be on this list, but it broke my heart.
Unicorn Overlord gang
Stellar Blade, Helldivers 2, and Infinite Wealth are all in the running for me. It's been a great year for games. Also been digging deep into my trophy list to platinum games I fell off of from years ago. Rediscovered a few that I have been really enjoying!
Probably Dragons Dogma as it's been a pretty mid/disappointing year for games thus far and even the the ones I enjoyed released unfinished or unpolished. I can't speak to Rebirth because that game is so overtly unpolished/unfinished visually I can't even justify trying it at full price.
DD2 or Shadow of the Erdtree(cause let's be honest they are about the same size and scope lol).
@Kraven How does the world building and dialogue compare to say Witcher 3? (Still my action RPG standard bearer after all these years despite some aged aspects). I'm really tempted by DD2 once they fix the performance issues across the board. Tried the demo this past weekend and wanted more from a current gen title re frame rate and fidelity.
I played and finished Stellar Blade and thoroughly enjoyed it. I only started playing FFV7 Rebirth a few weeks ago and somewhat surprisingly - I’m not a huge Final Fantasy fan - am really enjoying it. I can’t remember what chapter I’m on but I’m currently in the Junon region. So for me it’s out of those 2 games, but I’d say - even though I haven’t finished it - FFV7 Rebirth has the edge.
I am glad FF7 Rebirth is so well recieved here. I guess all the negativity was a loud minority.
Tough call for me between Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Unicorn Overlord. Picked UO this time but could slide either way.
Surprised to see FF VII Rebirth on top (so far) by a long margin. Interestingly, I ordered it today afternoon, before I saw this poll. I was double minded if I should order it, but now I am really looking forward to it!
Dragon's Dogma 2.
It's obvious who's winning game of the year this year astro bot and it's not even out
It was a tough choice for me with Helldivers 2, Stellar Blade, and Dragon's Dogma 2. Ultimately had to choose Helldivers 2 just because it's the one that kept me playing the most. Dragon's Dogma 2 and Stellar Blade are still amazing to play through.
@TJ81 I would say the game is more gameplay oriented rather than full of dialogue. The world building is pretty good I think, especially if you stop and listen to NPCs. You’ll stumble across side quests that way, and find really cool areas to explore. I wouldn’t go in expecting a Witcher 3 experience — it’s a vastly different RPG. But the combat is above anything else I’ve played in the RPG space including The Witcher 3.
Dragons Dogma 2, for sure. It was endless fun exploration and the dynamic emergent gameplay was insane. But I'm left feeling like it isn't properly game of the year worthy for some reason (probably because Baldur's Gate 3 and Elden Ring absolutely blew me away to generational levels in previous years and left my expectations much higher) I'm really hoping something else I play this year tops it, and especially hoping that KCDII breaks into the mainstream this year 😁
Dragons Dogma 2? I thought you said DLC's weren't included?
I voted for Rebirth but I've still to play Stellar Blade and a few others.
My GOTY so far is Persona 5: Royal, because that is literally the only game I have used it for this year.
Stellar Blade by a large margin and it’s likely to be GOTY for me as far as I can tell based on what’s coming. Helldivers 2 is a solid 2nd place for me and was a refreshing and enjoyable change of pace.
Was Robocop this year? Only game I've bought ps5 wise. Slowly drifting to my PC.
Dragons Dogma 2, I couldn't put it down. Balatro is a contender also.
That was a tough one. It was between Helldivers and Dave the diver.
I’m no longer playing Helldivers and probably won’t go back to it but it took over my life for quite a while. So much fun.
I chose Dave the diver though because I think it’s actually a better game.
In a year of great games and stiff competition, it is still easily FF7 Rebirth for me. Game of the Year and comfortably resting in my top games of all time now.
@Zenos Because the game actively had a widespread negative marketing campaign. The great thing about 2024 is the huge amount of quality games that are (finally) releasing on PS5. The less than great things are the flame wars and "pick me" strategies that lesser known games will try to employ.
It is not a coincidence that after initially rave reviews from critics and players, FF7 was suddenly victim to a harsh campaign where people supposedly complained about mini-games and Japanese anime tropes, right when Stellar Blade and Dragons Dogma 2 were releasing. Then, lo and behold, both of those games released to their own controversies...
As players, we should be celebrating these fantastic releases together, not tearing each other down. My 2 cents at least...
Rebirth is in another league, goty miles away from the rest.
Rebirth, easily. Even though I really enjoyed other games as well, such as Infinite Wealth and Stellar Blade.
1. Rebirth
2. DD2
3. Unicorn Overlord
Rebirth. I think it may end up being one of the best games of the generation. The case for it is getting stronger throughout the year as well.
Its secret weapon is that it has some serious Mario energy to it.
Two Stella blade nods, I wonder why 😂😂😂
For me it’s rebirth so far no question, shocked a bit none of the staff picked it.
We clearly do not share the same taste in games because I found HD2 boring and repetitive (I know all games are, before anyone come at me with that I mean I was conscious I was doing the same thing over and over because the presentation and game itself wasn’t immersing me)😂😂😂
And Stella blade was basically just fun combat and eye candy (decent music though)
Never thought I'd be saying this at the start of the year, but it's Stellar Blade, hands down. Simply the most fun game this year!
It’s possible I never play any of these games, I have very limited taste and about a 3 year backlog, but I am watching my kid play FF7 Rebirth and it’s really good, would be better if my kid didn’t have their “no items” rule, too many rogue likes and Souls games for that kid. 😂 So I voted for FF7R.👍
In a shockingly dismal year I just went for the game I gave the highest score to, and I wouldn't really call it a favourite it was just very good. Pacific Drive.
Excluding expansions prevents Dawntrail from being on the list...the poll is rigged.
Currently FFVII Rebirth, which in spite of a bunch of little nitpicks is greater than the sum of it's parts.
Also enjoying Stellar Blade (just started on the Great Desert), but at this time don't think it'll top rebirth for me.
Also really enjoyed Granblue Fantasy: ReLink.
Those are the only 3 PS5 games I've played so far this year (yeah, I'm slow, lol).
@ShogunRok That is wise not to include a DLC because Shadow of the Erdtree alone is better than all of the games on the list
I'm an older gamer who doesn't play M rated games, so that takes a lot of current AAA titles off the table.
A recent surprise (to me) was V Rising. Not particularly a vampire fan, but so far have been enjoying the game play loop through around 20 bosses.
It's DLC for me and don't think anything else can beat it this year
REBIRTH for me and Its going to take a lot to beat it for me.
Infinite Wealth was amazing too
The main games on list that I’ve played and are WWE 2K24, Stellar Blade, Tekken 8, and Unicorn Overlord. I went with Stellar Blade.
Hundred Heroes for me, I'm really enjoying it.
Balatro, it's simple, clever and addictive, can't ask for more.
Fallout 4 was recently released for PS5!
FF 7 Rebirth so far, but havent played Stellar Blade or Helldivers 2 yet so that might change!
I put Infinite Wealth but it’s very close with Rebirth. Both are spectacular games
It's a dead tie for me between Stellar Blade and Persona 3 Reload. I ended up picking P3R in the poll only because I knew it would get fewer votes, but they're 1a and 1b. I have very little interest in Rebirth. I have hundreds of hours in the original Final Fantasy VII on PS1, and I just don't like what they did to my baby. I will play Infinite Wealth eventually, I just need to finish Like a Dragon first. SMTV Vengeance is still in plastic wrap, and I plan on buying Daybreak and Metaphor to wrap up the year.
Recently bought a PS5 along with Sand Land and I have really been enjoying it. Played Unicorn Overlord demo on Switch earlier in the year and that has potential to be the best game I’ve played this year. Still need to play Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (need to complete my PS4 to PS5 upgrade of Remake first). Also looking forward to Persona 3 Reload. Metaphor Refantazio is my most anticipated release however.
Only 2 new games I've played on PS5 this year are Infinite Wealth and PoP: The Lost Crown. Probably lean PoP, I just think it was an excellent Metroidvania with a few smart additions.
Stellar Blade knocked me off Rebirth and I still haven’t gone back… Will be tough to top Stellar Blade for me for PS5 games in 2024; it’s just a really fun, stylish game that is hard to put down. Fantastic soundtrack too!
Shout out to Animal Well!!! Played on Switch OLED so can’t give it the PS5 vote, but WOW what a phenomenal game! So inventive and engaging, and amazing artistic direction!
@Kraven thanks for the reply, I'll definitely check it out soon enough. The reviews were very strong even with the initial performance issues so I figured there there must be a great game here.
Mine is FFVII: Rebirth followed closely by Stellar Blade! Main reason Rebirth wins is obviously the story is much better than Stellar Blade's. Not that Blade's story is bad, in fact I found it quite intriguing, but the story of Rebirth hooked me basically immediately. Both amazing games 10/10 for me!
Has to be Rebirth. I recently started it and haven’t touched anything else since. It’s amazing 10/10
Dragon dogma 2 for the win.word up son
FF7 Rebirth was by far my best experience! Despite the visuals issues, that can look at times a bit rough, there are so many moments and scenes that looked great and overall the game world and chars models are very appealing. The overall quality, attention to detail and the love that was put into it is in another level!..
Big shout also to ER DLC, (amazing stuff and bigger than many full games) but still sad that performance is the same or worse state than the base game. With the money that they make they should start deliver much more on this department - performance and tech aspects. Btw 60FPS cap on PC in 2024 it's an atrocity
Talking about performance, DD2 at launch, might be the most unpolished game of the year. That is beyond terrible, a case to say almost unplayable on consoles at least
Stellar Blade, Helldivers 2 were good games but nothing groundbreaking
@WizzNL Top thinking! I did just that now! At least we've got two! 😂
Shadow of the Erdtree. It's not even really close. Not only is it the same size and scope of most other developers' games, but it already out performed every game on this list in just 3 days. Except for HD2 which sold 12M units. Although, Sony put a sour taste in pc gamers' memories with the whole PSN requirement. And that is a big deal come voting day since 60% of all HD2 sales were on Steam alone.
FF7 Rebirth and it’s not even remotely close lmao
Elden Ring. Still. I know it came out last year. Haha
@8bitOG Agreed. A far better effort than most full games even though it’s a DLC
FF7 Rebirth or Stellar Blade. I change my mind between these 2 depending on the day of the week.
Mine is definitely Stellar Blade and Prince of Persia The Lost Crown along with Rebirth.
FFVII Rebirth is my GotY.
Also much love for Prince of Persia The Lost Crown, Animal Well, Stellar Blade and Dave the Diver
Stellar Blade. FF7 is a distant second, just felt like an incohesive mess with all the forced Mini Games.
1. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. It's everything I hoped it would be and more. One of the greatest JRPGs I played, so much more interesting than the beloved original game..
2. Stellar Blade. It’s so much my thing i sometimes think my mind manifested the game. In a year without FF7R would have easily been my pick.
3. Balatro. So addicting and well designed! Took control of my mind for one month.
I really thought Dragon's Dogma 2 would be on this list as I have been waiting for years for it, having immensely loved the original game. I enjoyed DD2 but it was nothing close to the mind-blowing experience that, at times, the first Dragon Dogma had been for me.
@Kraven totally agree. Nothing comes remotely close
My PS5 GOTY 2024 candidate:
Petit Island
I loved my time with Rebirth, even if I uninstalled it in a huff once I had to win the chocoboo gold cup....
It was an easy pick as Ive not played the most likely other contenders like Steller Blade yet - waiting for a sale price 👍
Infinate wealth is another contender, and its on sale right now, so its time to add it to the backlog.
Its really been a fantastic year already imo.
@Kingy Granblue is my GOTY so far. I just have a lot of fun with it even though I am sure I am playing it wrong and it's a bit lacking in content.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth with Stellar Blade behind it. Helldivers is a lot fun but I’m still shocked how much people have it as their game of the year. I thought it got repetitive after a few hours.
Helldivers 2 and by some distance for me! At this point only Star Wars or Astro could have the potential to change my mind for 2024!
No doubt about it Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is my game of the year…The sheer scale…the glorious graphics…the story arc of the characters…just epic Kupo
Yeah sorry but Shadow of the Erdtree has been better than any game released in any platform this year.
Other than that I enjoyed FFVII and Paper Mario but are not even close to the mentioned DLC
Stellar Blade is my game of the year so far. I thought it’d be FFVII Rebirth but all of the mini games just ruin the otherwise great game for me.
Helldivers 2 and there are a few reasons for this. It's an awesome game and the support from arrowhead has been brilliant. It launched just before my mother sadly passed away and the guys I've been playing it with are not only pushsquare subbers but are awesome guys and really help get me through a tough and dark time. The much needed banter and laughs this game and these guys provided was off the scale for me and that's why it's not only my game of the year but one of the best games I've played.
@Absymbel Yeah, I initially wasn't planning on doing the endgame grind but the game got its hooks in me. That's where the bulk of the content is, but it's mostly just fighting the same bosses over and over again and making your characters progressively stronger.
It's one of those games that's just satisfying to play despite the repetition, I still need to return to it to take on the DLC superboss.
For me, for.now it's Stellar Blade but I still have to play Granblue Fantasy Relink.
Only 9% for Helldivers? I’m surprised that’s not way higher. My vote, however, goes to Balatro. I’m 280 hours in and, not only have I failed to beat all the decks yet, I’m not even close. I still have five challenges to beat, too. It’s to the point now, though, that I can only play a game or two at a time before shuttin’ ‘er down, because what’s remaining is so damn hard, and it gets a bit infuriating.
Unfortunately none are deserving of the title for now...
However, Astro may yet change things up.
Exactly 2 months left 'till the big A day!
Broodstar. You love Bullet Hell Shmup? You love roguelites? You'll love Broodstar. OST is a blast in addition.
It´s alway Hi-Fi Rush, best game of the (Lackuster) generation
Maybe it's just me but I don't get excited about any of the titles in the poll. Sure there are good games but nothing screams "GOTY!" to me.
Dawntrail. I think it's a bit daft not to allow "expansions" when they're this large. It's practically an entire game's worth of content.
Other: Shadow of the Erd Tree
Stellar Blade my GOTY
@Enuo
Same, Dragon's Dogma 2 was a massive disappointment.
Shadow of the Erdtree, I have no intention of playing it as I'm burnt out on From Software's Souls formula. Unless it's done something completely new, I don't see why it would deserve GOTY. I don't think the main game even deserved that.
There's still plenty of games coming out this year too like Black Myth Wukong and Stalker 2. Either one of those will probably take GOTY at the awards.
Then again, who cares what award ceremonies say? People's GOTYs can be whatever they want them to be I guess.
I can see Stellar Blade and Helldiver taking the prize this year, I personally didn’t play Stellar Blade but I can see why it’s combat is praised.
@Nalodart because it's a great game..duh
Stellar Blade, surprise hot of the year for how dam great it is.. blows my mind this is their first real game..insane!
I voted HellDivers 2, because I forgot that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth existed. While I was hyper for Rebirth, played right through it and enjoyed it, the fact that I'd forgotten about the game tells me it wasn't that memorable, HellDivers on the other hand has given me some hilarious moments playing late into the night with friends!
@GymratAmarillo I do think so yes.
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So far FFVII: Rebirth for me
why is hi fi rush on the list?? its like 1.5 years old
@Yousef- great, I'll buy it then
I gave my vote for FF VII Rebirth
It's fascinating how VII Rebirth (which is my pick) wasn't picked on by any of the editing people and yet that's currently getting the most votes. Yeah, I know Helldivers 2 is the trendy pick for some people; I can't give my opinion on that since I don't know anything about it. I've only played Stellar Blade's during a Trial; and the two hours or so that I did hardly convinced me from the onset that it wasn't a Bayonetta clone. But I could change my mind once I get the game (though I'm not in a rush for it now).
Star Wars Outlaws is currently on my radar. That might effect my GOTY voting.
@DarianStarfrog
Respectfully disagree, I dont thinks it’s bad by any means but I definitely don’t think it’s anything mind blowing it doesn’t even feel remotely “original”
It does make me wonder in an alternate reality would it be as hyped if it starring a “blander” character design with only one less form fitting outfit (no judgement really, but I do wonder as people try and side step that’s a massive part of the appeal)
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