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By GameSpot Staff on December 19, 2018

22 Years Of Game of the Year

22 Years Of Game of the Year

Throughout GameSpot's now 22-year existence, we've handed the Game of the Year award to a variety of fantastic games, which includes big names like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Red Dead Redemption, Soul Calibur, Journey, and more. Each still stands out as some of the finest in the medium and are well worth revisiting today despite their age--if only to experience how each revolutionized games as we know them.

Our latest Game of the Year announcement got us thinking about the past and every game we've ever awarded the prestigious title of GameSpot's Game of the Year to. Take a trip down memory lane with us as we recount some of the best games we've highlighted since our site's formation. You can also see our pick for Game of the Year 2018 at the end of this feature.

There are so many fantastic games out right now. It's difficult to not just be in awe of the work developers are putting in this year. If you want to see our choices for the best games this year, check out our Game of the Year 2018 Top 10 List.

For more on our picks of the best games of the year across various categories, as well as features focusing on the year's performance, check out our Best of 2018 hub. In the mean time, what are some of your favorite games across the years? Let us know in the comment section below.

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1996 | Diablo

1996 | Diablo

Score: 9.6 | Review Date: January 23, 1997 | Written by: Trent Ward

"Diablo is the best game to come out in the past year, and you should own a copy. Period. If you like PC games, you should go out right now and experience what is likely to be the clone maker for the next two years."--Read the full review.

1997 | Total Annihilation

1997 | Total Annihilation

Score: 9.3 | Review Date: October 1, 1997 | Written by: Ron Dulin

"If you're looking for a real-time strategy game that adds some new features without breaking from the standard formula, Total Annihilation may be too foreign to satisfy your needs. But if you're looking for a game that is challenging and rewarding on entirely new levels, Total Annihilation is highly recommended." Read the full review.

1998 | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Grim Fandango

1998 | The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Grim Fandango

Note: Through the years 1998-2001, GameSpot gave Game of the Year awards for both Console and PC.

Console:

Score: 10 | Review Date: November 23, 1998 | Written by: Jeff Gerstmann

"The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is the real thing. This is the masterpiece that people will still be talking about ten years down the road. This is the game that perfectly exhibits the 'quality not quantity' mantra that Nintendo has been touting since the N64 was released. In a word, perfect. To call it anything else would be a bald-faced lie." Read the full review.

PC:

Score: 9.3 | Review Date: October 30, 1998 | Written by: Ron Dulin

"The one real problem with Grim Fandango is that the end comes too soon. This isn't because it's too short (it should take most a good two- to three-dozen hours), but because the designers have created a rich world that you won't want to leave, filled with memorable characters that are hard to say goodbye to. Don't be surprised if you're sad when it's over." Read the full review.

1999 | SoulCalibur, EverQuest

1999 | SoulCalibur, EverQuest

Note: Through the years 1998-2001, GameSpot gave Game of the Year awards for both Console and PC.

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Score: 10 | Review Date: August 9, 1999 | Written by: James Mielke

"Yes, it is a fighting game, a genre with a fairly limited scope, but insofar as fighting games go, Soul Calibur is mind-numbing perfection. Namco has taken the best and made it considerably better. The level at which the company has done so is practically unprecedented. Think state of the art. Absolutely brilliant in all aspects, as far as games of this type go, Soul Calibur is the undisputed king of the hill. It is essential in any gamer's collection." Read the full review.

PC:

Score: 8.4 | Review Date: August 2, 1999 | Written by: Greg Kasavin

"Exploring the land, hunting monsters, fleeing from certain death - all these things are incredible fun in EverQuest so long as someone else is along for the ride. Although it might have been better in almost every respect, it is, like any good online RPG, a work in progress. And there's no question that it's the best game of its kind." Read the full review.

2000 | Chrono Cross, The Sims

2000 | Chrono Cross, The Sims

Note: Through the years 1998-2001, GameSpot gave Game of the Year awards for both Console and PC.

Console:

Score: 10 | Review Date: January 6, 2000 | Written by: Andrew Vestal

"With Square agonizing over every detail of its flagship property, the Chrono Cross team was apparently left mostly to themselves. Consequently, the game shares an all-out enthusiasm and joie de vivre found in the best 16-bit titles -- back before games became multimillion dollar properties that had to answer to glaring shareholders. Chrono Cross may not have had the largest budget, but it has the largest heart." Read the full review.

PC:

Score: 9.1 | Review Date: February 11, 2000 | Written by: Andrew Park

"This isn't to say that The Sims isn't an enjoyable and intriguing game, because it is. If you relished the feeling of complete control of building a city in SimCity, then you will doubtless enjoy the experience of building a domestic life in The Sims. And even those who didn't will still likely find themselves engrossed in The Sims' bright-looking, real-sounding, and highly detailed world of miniature people." Read the full review.

2001 | Grand Theft Auto III, Serious Sam: First Encounter

2001 | Grand Theft Auto III, Serious Sam: First Encounter

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Console:

Score: 9.6 | Review Date: October 24, 2001 | Written by: Jeff Gerstmann

"Rockstar and DMA Design have obviously spent some time making sure that Grand Theft Auto III is a quality product, and that quality shows in everything, from the graphics, to the sound, to the plot points, to the gameplay itself. Unlike previous games in the series, the game is extremely fun whether you play it as it was intended to be played or eschew the game's intended mission structure and set out on your own to wreak havoc throughout the city. While the violent nature of the game will surely turn some people off and kids simply shouldn't be allowed anywhere near it, Grand Theft Auto III is, quite simply, an incredible experience that shouldn't be missed by anyone mature enough to handle it."

PC:

Score: 8.9 | Review Date: March 26, 2001 | Written by: Greg Kasavin

"Serious Sam: First Encounter may not suit those players who prefer more deliberate, more story-driven, or otherwise more serious first-person games such as Thief: The Dark Project or Deus Ex; but even these players owe it to themselves to give the game a try. Ultimately, Serious Sam is a clear lesson in what elements are necessary to make a game enjoyable. It's an unquestionably fun game from an unquestionably talented development team."

2002 | Metroid Prime

2002 | Metroid Prime

Score: 9.7 | Review Date: November 15, 2002 | Written by: Greg Kasavin

"Let's get right to the point: Metroid Prime is the best GameCube game to date. It's one of the best games on any platform this year, and, for good measure, it's also the best game yet in Nintendo's highly acclaimed Metroid series." Read the full review.

2003 | The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker

2003 | The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker

Score: 9.3 | Review Date: November 21, 2003 | Written by: Jeff Gerstmann

"While some may be a little put off by the late-game item fetching and the game's easy puzzles and boss battles, The Wind Waker is nonetheless a strong achievement in every way, from its stunning graphical presentation to its tight control and interesting story line. It may not have fallen too far from the tree Nintendo planted back in 1998, but the way it refines one of the polygonal generation's most important games makes The Wind Waker every bit as much of a must-own game as The Ocarina of Time was before it." Read the full review.

2004 | World of WarCraft

2004 | World of WarCraft

Score: 9.5 | Review Date: November 29, 2004 | Written by: Greg Kasavin

"World of Warcraft features an overall level of quality that's typically reserved for the best offline games, which have always had a leg up on online games in their ability to present tightly-woven, story-driven settings. But World of Warcraft achieves this in the context of a massive, evolving world populated by thousands of other players who you may choose to interact with, which makes the proceedings seem that much more meaningful. This is a stunning achievement that will make you feel privileged to be a game player." Read the full review.

2005 | Resident Evil 4

2005 | Resident Evil 4

Score: 9.6 | Review Date: January 10, 2005 | Written by: Greg Kasavin

"You'll surely find from playing or even just watching Resident Evil 4 that all this sort of high praise is warranted, though it's worth reiterating that this is one of those games that you ought to approach with as few preconceived notions as possible. Essentially, if you've been entertained by any other mature-rated action game recently, then chances are you'll be blown away by this one. It's that good." Read the full review.

2006 | Gears of War

2006 | Gears of War

Score: 9 | Review Date: November 5, 2006 | Written by: Jeff Gerstmann

"With a great loadout of weapons, a healthy multiplayer package, and an action-packed story mode, Gears of War is a terrific action game that, even after a full year, still stands apart from the pack. Whether you're a superfan of the first game who is looking for some additional content, or a PC buff who's been wondering what the console kids have been up to, Gears of War on the PC is most definitely worth your time and money." Read the full review.

2007 | Super Mario Galaxy

2007 | Super Mario Galaxy

Score: 9.5 | Review Date: November 7, 2007 | Written by: Alex Navarro

"Here is the game that Wii owners have been pining for, a game that has tons of appeal for both the less experienced player and the longtime gamer. A game that deftly combines accessibility and challenge, all wrapped up in a package that's both deep and addictive. Super Mario Galaxy is all of this and more. It is simultaneously one of Mario's best adventures and a game that doesn't require fandom of the portly plumber's previous engagements to appreciate." Read the full review.

2008 | Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

2008 | Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

Score: 10 | Review Date: June 13, 2008 | Written by: Kevin VanOrd

"Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is the most technically stunning video game ever made. It's also a fine example of storytelling prowess within its medium, combining gameplay and narrative so slickly and beautifully that it's impossible to extricate one from the other. It's likely you will emerge awestruck from your first play-through, wishing the experience would continue yet nonetheless satisfied with its conclusion. It's difficult not to sound hyperbolic when discussing MGS4 because every part of its design seemingly fulfills its vision, without compromise. There is no halfway." Read the full review.

2009 | Demon's Souls

2009 | Demon's Souls

Score: 9 | Review Date: October 6, 2009 | Written by: Kevin VanOrd

"There's a lot to discover, and Demon's Souls wants you to figure it all out on your own. But while the game doesn't serve the answers to you on a gilded platter, it gives you a number of refined and inspired tools to help you succeed, and its astounding, oppressive world will cast its spell on you. If you crave true innovation, a fair but relentless challenge, and gripping exploration in which every step has consequences, then you crave Demon's Souls." Read the full review.

2010 | Red Dead Redemption

2010 | Red Dead Redemption

Score: 9.5 | Review Date: May 18, 2010 | Written by: Justin Calvert

"This is an outstanding game that tells a great story with memorable and occasionally laugh-out-loud-funny characters. Think about great moments that you remember from spaghetti Western movies, put them all into one 20- to 40-hour epic feature, and picture yourself in the starring role. Now you have some idea of what's waiting for you in Red Dead Redemption." Read the full review.

2011 | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

2011 | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Score: 9 | Review Date: November 10, 2011 | Written by: Kevin VanOrd

"If you've played previous Elder Scrolls games, glitches and oddities don't come as a surprise. Nevertheless, Skyrim comes in a year graced with multiple quality RPGs that feature tighter combat, fewer bugs, better animations, and so forth. But to be fair, none of those games are endowed with such enormity. Yet The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim doesn't rely on sheer scope to earn its stripes. It isn't just that there's a lot to do: it's that most of it is so good. Whether you're slashing a dragon's wings, raising the dead back to life, or experimenting at the alchemy table, Skyrim performs the most spectacular of enchantments: the one that causes huge chunks of time to vanish before you know it." Read the full review.

2012 | Journey

2012 | Journey

Score: 9 | Review Date: March 2, 2012 | Written by: Jane Douglas

"It's a real accomplishment that Journey draws together so many conventional game elements, and so well, and still feels like the art piece we expect from the makers of Flow and Flower: intriguing, ambiguous, and experimental. The game's length, two or three hours on the outside, is exactly right, letting you take in the whole experience in one session. Once you've completed it, you can dip back into favorite chapters, and even without the impact of unexpected reveals, it's uncommonly enthralling. Its deliberate ambiguity brings on the urge to speculate on deeper meanings, but meaning here is bound to be personal, and best discovered for yourself. Discover it you should." Read the full review.

2013 | The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

2013 | The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

Score: 9 | Review Date: November 14, 2013 | Written by: Martin Gaston

"Though it can be bizarre to think that something so occasionally familiar can still be so fresh and engaging, A Link Between Worlds is itself a unique experience. There's a lingering sense that by this point Nintendo is just running victory laps around a set of mechanics they perfected decades ago but, at the end of the day, none of that matters: this is simply an absolute treat to play." Read the review.

2014 | Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

2014 | Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

Score: 8 | Review Date: September 25, 2014 | Written by: Kevin VanOrd

"This is a great game in its own right, narratively disjointed but mechanically sound, made up of excellent parts pieced together in excellent ways. I already knew what future lay in store for Middle-earth as I played Shadow of Mordor; I'm hoping that my own future might one day bring another Lord of the Rings adventure as stirring as this one." Read the full review.

2015 | The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

2015 | The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Score: 10 | Review Date: May 12, 2015 | Written by: Kevin VanOrd

"Where the Witcher 2 sputtered to a halt, The Witcher 3 is always in a crescendo, crafting battle scenarios that constantly one-up the last, until you reach the explosive finale and recover in the glow of the game's quiet denouement. But while the grand clashes are captivating, it is the moments between conflicts, when you drink with the local clans and bask in a trobairitz's song, that are truly inspiring." Read the full review.

2016 | Overwatch

2016 | Overwatch

Score: 9 | Review Date: May 25, 2016 | Written by: Mike Mahardy

"Overwatch is an exercise in refined chaos. There are multitudes of layers hiding beneath the hectic surface, and they emerge, one after another, the more you play. This is a shooter that knows how to surprise, one that unfolds at a frantic pace, one that takes a handful of great ideas, and combines them into something spectacular." Read the full review.

2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

2017 | The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Score: 10 | Review Date: March 2, 2017 | Written by: Peter Brown

"No matter how gorgeous its environments are, how clever its enemies are, and how tricky its puzzles get, the fact that Breath of the Wild continues to surprise you with newfound rules and possibilities after dozens of hours is by far its most valuable quality. It's a game that allows you to feel gradually more and more empowered yet simultaneously manages to retain a sense of challenge and mystery--which, together, creates a steady, consistent feeling of gratification throughout the entire experience. Breath of the Wild is a defining moment for The Legend of Zelda series, and the most impressive game Nintendo has ever created." Read the full review.

2018 | Red Dead Redemption 2

2018 | Red Dead Redemption 2

Score: 9 | Review Date: October 27, 2018 | Written by: Kallie Plagge

"While Red Dead Redemption was mostly focused on John Marston's story, Red Dead 2 is about the entire Van der Linde gang--as a community, as an idea, and as the death rattle of the Wild West. It is about Arthur, too, but as the lens through which you view the gang, his very personal, very messy story supports a larger tale. Some frustrating systems and a predictable mission structure end up serving that story well, though it does take patience to get through them and understand why. Red Dead Redemption 2 is an excellent prequel, but it's also an emotional, thought-provoking story in its own right, and it's a world that is hard to leave when it's done." Read the full review.

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    Just wanted to let people know that Amazon has the PS4 Fist Of The North Star: Lost Paradise on sale for $18.99! It's really $19.99, but then there's also a $1 coupon to add. It says you saved $49! No other store has the price even remotely close to this. Awesome deal while it lasts. Just scooped it up myself.

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    GH05T-666 - 1 month ago

    Do we get to vote for a game of the year or not anymore?

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    Vodoo - 1 month ago

    @GH05T-666: No. Unfortunately they cut that feature when they combined all of the international GameSpot's together, or around thereabouts.

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    GH05T-666 - 1 month ago

    @Vodoo: Boo GameSpot boo! That was one of my favourite features.

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    Vodoo - 1 month ago

    @GH05T-666: Mine to. It let you see what the readers thought compared to the editors. Most of the results were different, just like I would think this years would be. I don't think many gamers that played GoW would've given RDR2 GotY. Don't get me wrong, RDR2 is a good game, but GoW was so finely crafted to perfection in comparison.

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    Henninger - 1 month ago

    Still think God Of War should've taken it over Red Dead 2.

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    Vodoo - 1 month ago

    @Henninger: I agree 100%.

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    red-ray - 1 month ago

    2006 Gears of War was for Xbox 360 not PC and It's score was 9.6

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    Fackman1984 - 1 month ago

    This site is a Joke. Where are Mass Effect 2, God of War, Uncharted 2 and The Last of Us? And Overwatch won over Uncharted 4... sigh... I must be getting old

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    Intellijosh - 1 month ago

    @fackman1984: I loved uncharted 4, but for me, if given the choice, I'd pick Overwatch over Uncharted without batting an eye. There's a lot of people that think so. Not that crazy.

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    Dilandau88 - 1 month ago

    It's a travesty that Journey got GOTY. What a piece of crap

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    GH05T-666 - 1 month ago

    @Dilandau88: XCOM: Enemy Unknown or Dishonoured should have won that..

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    Derpalon - 1 month ago

    There are a lot of misfires on this list. Some of the most egregious being that they gave GOTY to Total Annihilation over Goldeneye 007, Star Fox 64, and Final Fantasy 7. And RDR over Mass Effect 2. Oh well, can't get 'em all I guess lol.

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    ZmanBarzel - 1 month ago

    @Derpalon: GameSpot didn’t start covering console games until ‘98. Before that, it was PC-focused, with VideoGameSpot separately handling coverage of PS1/N64/Saturn games.

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    EricShadow366 - 1 month ago

    Man, I remember when Demon's Souls won GOTY in 2009...I remember being surprised by that choice. It just goes to show you how one game that came out of nowhere can rock the world and evolve into the series we know today.

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    LoveBird- - 1 month ago

    Lucky enough to have been a gamer for so long that I have played most of these games at their time of release. My opinion? Solid list but they are bugging with 2014. Bayonetta 2 came out in 2014 and that game was absolutely insane, pretty much perfect. Controversy aside, nothing was holding a candle to that game.

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    Red Dead Redemption best

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    Abdulrahman1981 - 1 month ago

    How did Journey win GOTY! Maybe it was a bad year for gaming

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    Gamespot Staff went full hipster on Shadow of Mordor.

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    @nsa_protocol44: Nah, 2014 was just a real light year for games.

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    NSA_Protocol44 - 1 month ago

    @Mogan: Hi Mogan mate.

    Well, I respectfully have to disagree with you on this.

    In 2014 we had some great games:

    Dragon Age Inquisition

    Dark Souls 2

    Far Cry 4 (which was not so great btw)

    Bayonetta 2 (which was robbed for sure)

    Alien Isolation

    DESTINY (YES I KNOW MOGAN WTF, how could they)

    Wolfenstein the new order

    Titanfall

    and etc etc

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    DoubleM-K - 1 month ago

    @nsa_protocol44: "DESTINY (YES I KNOW MOGAN WTF, how could they)" I know why this is funny :)

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    @doublem-k: LOL good catch.

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    Vodoo - 1 month ago

    I don't think RDR2 should win game of the year. Yes, it may have been technical achievement of the year, but a GotY should be fun for the majority of people. RDR2 is like a 50/50 split.

    I think if they got rid of the stupid bounties, like bumping into people and animal cruelty it would be a much better game. Also should start out with the large satchel. Those 2 things would go a long way in making this a more enjoyable game for everybody.

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    @Vodoo: red dead redemption 2 is only 50/50 split when it comes to casual players who have no idea what they’re talking about, not when it comes to critics. And as we all know, a good critic’s opinion on a game is worth more than the opinion of ten thousand casual gamers. So yeah, well deserved game of the year.

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    Vodoo - 1 month ago

    @destroyall: That's a completely ignorant statement and if you think game critics have integrity you better take off the blindfold.

    Casual gamers ARE gamers whether you think so or not. And look up the girl that reviewed the game on this site. She's like 18 and you'd probably see her picture in the dictionary next to casual gamer. Seriously, Google her and see what pops up. She's more into writing than gaming and it's disturbing that Gamespot gave her this game to review. She definitely lacks enough experience in gaming to review any game, not just this one.

    I've been gaming since the the Atari, ColecoVision, and Commodore 64. Far from casual. My Gamespot acct is almost as old as the girl that reviewed this game. And I think this game is far from a masterpiece. Like I originally said, it's a TECHNICAL marvel, but there's way to many things to padding and dragging out the gameplay and pull you out of the immersion factor and more into the realm of annoyance.

    A game is supposed to be FUN, first and foremost. The dev sacrificed fun for realism. I was a great fan of the first game because it lacked all of the annoying bullshit of this game. It was a FUN western that didn't take itself overly serious.

    And since when is a game critics opinion worth any more than any other gamers? They're regular people that get swept up in hype like everyone else, friend. I would even say a GAME critic has less integrity because there's always another agenda going on behind the scenes.

    Being you value game critics' opinions so much, have a read by this one. It's the most honest one you'll find. And he's not on a big site beholden to publisher advertising dollars and isn't afraid to call it like he sees it, which is exactly how 50% of the other half of gamers see this game.

    https://www.newgamenetwork.com/article/2030/red-dead-redemption-2-review/

    Just because people don't think this game is as great as you do doesn't make them casual or invalidate their opinion. And game critics aren't what they used to be. They're mostly kids with limited gaming experience. And if they were proper critics, they would be objective, which they most certainly are not.

    The game definitely has elements that should've been tweaked, made less of a priority, or left out completely. No one says it's a bad game, just not GotY material.

    If you only own an Xbox than it's GotY. But unfortunately God of War spanked the pants off RDR2.

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    kozakon - 1 month ago

    I love Total Annihilation, use to play it almost every day.

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    Thelostscribe - 1 month ago

    Resident Evil 4, that one did deserve to be a game of the year for sure. I've played it over and over again.

    Red Dead Redemption 2 is also a fantastic choice. The world, characters and reconstruction of that time is simply incredible. Some argue it to be boring, that's fine, but the sheer crafting of that world and those who exist in it is incredible. Arthurs own duality makes him one of the most interesting characters I've played.

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    Homefree122 - 1 month ago

    Shadow of Mordor? Someone remind me, did 2014 just suck for games to such an extent that such a mediocre game got GOTY?

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    capozzi666 - 1 month ago

    Since then Read Dead Redemption (2010) is better than Mass Effect 2?

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    proceeder - 1 month ago

    F this and F RDR2.

    It's a bad game, its story is incongruent and the NPCs' AIs atrocious.

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    tnielsen2010 - 1 month ago

    @proceeder: We must be playing different games then.

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    proceeder - 1 month ago

    @tnielsen2010: I guess.

    I'm playing the ones with good AI, which excludes RDR2.

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    Mogan - 1 month ago

    @proceeder: Sounds like a Rockstar game to me.

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    Bread_or_Decide - 1 month ago

    Shadow of Mordor remains the biggest WTF choice in the last ten years.

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    UltimateBastard - 1 month ago

    @Bread_or_Decide: What's even more confusing is that divinity: original sin was PC GOTY the same year, of which shadow of mordor was in the same category and was beat. Yet for some reason divinity didnt get GOTY.

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    Sindroid - 1 month ago

    @Bread_or_Decide: absolutely.. i got so bored of the game a bit into it that i jumped out of it and delted it. Dull!

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    BarcaAzul - 1 month ago

    @Bread_or_Decide:

    A link between worlds is also a wierd one. I'm sure it's a good game, but it's basically a rehash of a link to the past.

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    Bread_or_Decide - 1 month ago

    @barcaazul: I remember the year it was chosen. It led the way for BOTW to become more open world. It all started with a link between worlds allowing you to get the special items and play any dungeon you want in any order. Because of this I think it got game of the year. Also the mechanic where you go 2D into the wall allowed the whole world to become a puzzle filled with secrets.

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    BarcaAzul - 1 month ago

    @Bread_or_Decide:

    Don't get me wrong, the original is an absolute classic, but there were better games for sure

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    Bread_or_Decide - 1 month ago

    @barcaazul: I think in a post BOTW world a link between worlds loses what made it seem special at the time. Just trying to explain why it won that year.

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    angelbless - 1 month ago

    What happened in 2014? Did we really had such bad games that year? xD

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    Bread_or_Decide - 1 month ago

    @angelbless: Bayonetta 2 was robbed.

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