yea RDR2 is a masterpiece and GoW is just 'pretty good' imo.
I think people are stuck on the idea that games need to be pure fun in the traditional sense. RDR2 is insanely compelling but its not really fun in the usual gleeful video game way. Its about experiencing life at a certain time period while getting to know some excellent characters, and experiencing the growth of one character in particular. It puts immersion above all else and I really appreciate that.
the game certainly isn't perfect - some sections of the story could have been cut, some aspects of the control aren't ideal but you get used to it.
I think RDR2 being one of the biggest/most expensive launches of the gen, while going in a more hardcore/niche direction, is a sign the industry is maturing (at least some parts of it)
GoW is a solid action game with incredible production values and a mostly effective story. its more accessible so i'm not all that surprised it got more support at different sites for GOTY. I also wonder if that 100-hour work week line gave righteous game journos a reason to not award RDR2.
GoW for me is borderline top-5 of the year contender. RDR2 is a top 5 of all time contender.
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