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Okay, let's assume RE4 og never existed. RE4make releases exactly as it currently is but it was called Resident Evil 9: The Town. Would it still be considered worthy of being a GOTY nominee in 2023?I don't have any reason to believe that it wouldn't get the same level of attention. Fans would also probably be very hyped that this would be a new game with a returning fan-favorite character in a starring role instead of a boring new character like Ethan.
I understand a good game is a good game, but I really don't believe people truly regard these remakes separately. FFVII remake was the closest I've seen to being a completely different product. I think it might even have won some particular awards the year it came out.