Nor is EU IV
Edit: Oh, it's a runner-up for best strategy. It deserves so much more.
It seems to be a contender for the "best game no one played"-award when you consider how high it placed in the "high quality" section.
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NeoGAF Games of the Year 2013 Awards
- Thread starter timetokill
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It seems to be a contender for the "best game no one played"-award when you consider how high it placed in the "high quality" section.
I didn't vote in this year's awards, but even if I did, I wouldn't have been to able to put these two games up on my list simply because I haven't even played them yet. They're still on my backlog.
But yeah, tihs is a rather well rounded list here.
GitarooMan
Member
I'm really glad the silent majority won out over the vocal minority backlash on Bioshock Infinite. I think it's a fantastic game, and this is a well-deserved finish.
Baron von Loathsome
Member
Glad to see to see six of the games I voted for in the top twenty. And Sonic Transformed being GAF's racing game of the year was a nice surprise.
I know only know five of these guys by avatar and one by name. And one of these guys is banned.
I know only know five of these guys by avatar and one by name. And one of these guys is banned.
Though it will surely be a unique irony when they can't remember the game at the end of next year. Or go back and play it again and discover that it's actually pretty awful. I feel like rose-colored glasses is part and parcel of GAF culture. That and superbly short memory, apparently.
Muchi Muchi Pink
Member
At least GAF likes The Wonderful 101!
Alessandro
Member
Give a hugh brotha!
AHA-Lambda
Member
I wouldn't give much credit to Sleeping Dogs or Far Cry 3 =/
Triggerhappytel
Member
Great effort guys, we'll done. I didn't vote in the end for a number of reasons (mainly that I'm still catching up on major 2013 releases), but I'll take a proper look at this tomorrow at work, rather than reading through on my phone.
Maybe, but I already don't remember a ton about The Last of Us. I remember the main characters and some of the main beats, but nothing about it really stuck out. The Last of Us is probably the best cutscene-game ever created, which is both part of its success and its failure.
Acquiescence
Member
Geez, I don't recognise any of these dudes apart from Prince Vultan (because no one forgets a Brian Blessed avatar). Either my memory is getting even worse or there's a whole lot of juniors in my user affinity list.
Recommended list...
I feel like I have some weird taste in gaming now, but its kinda expected that my choices will never rank that high.
Also, a bit suprised that I'm only familiar with one person in my affinity list which is ohlawd, was expecting Mauricio_Magus but our list didn't overlap that much outside of a few games.
Theres also this stat for me
I really have no console and platform preference, but I guess its because majority of the games I played are mostly on the 3DS last year. I'm curious how this will look this year since the games I want are so spread out on different platforms, add also that its very unlikely any game on a Microsoft console will enter my 2014 GOTY list. Also find it funny that the 360 exclusive of the year is Dodonpachi Saidaioujou lol
Then another thing, theres barely any games I want to play in the recommendations list.
Also, a bit suprised that I'm only familiar with one person in my affinity list which is ohlawd, was expecting Mauricio_Magus but our list didn't overlap that much outside of a few games.
Theres also this stat for me
I really have no console and platform preference, but I guess its because majority of the games I played are mostly on the 3DS last year. I'm curious how this will look this year since the games I want are so spread out on different platforms, add also that its very unlikely any game on a Microsoft console will enter my 2014 GOTY list. Also find it funny that the 360 exclusive of the year is Dodonpachi Saidaioujou lol
Then another thing, theres barely any games I want to play in the recommendations list.
Sleeping Dogs was better than GTAV.
Omotesando
Member
High Quality Award
The top 20 games with at least 10 appearances, ranked by Average Points per Appearance
01. The Last of Us (3.29)
02. Dota 2 (3.11)
03. Europa Universalis IV (2.80)
04. Super Mario 3D World (2.74)
05. Persona 4 Golden (2.59)
06. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (2.56)
07. Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (2.55)
08. Fire Emblem Awakening (2.54)
09. Grand Theft Auto V (2.53)
10. The Wonderful 101 (2.51)
11. Shin Megami Tensei IV (2.41)
12. Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen (2.41)
13. Path of Exile (2.38)
14. Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D (2.36)
15. Final Fantasy IV: A Realm Reborn (2.33)
16. Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (2.32)
17. Rocksmith 2014 (2.31)
18. Toki Tori 2 (2.30)
19. BioShock Infinite (2.29)
20. Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan (2.24)
I like this list more than the overall top 20. I find it interesting to see Bioshock so low at 2.29 while being second. Seems Bioshock is the game that everybody voted for, but garnering praise in the lower regions, seeing it edging out GTAV at the number 2 spot in the overall list. I wonder if the list would be different if we are only allowed to vote 5 games.
The top 20 games with at least 10 appearances, ranked by Average Points per Appearance
01. The Last of Us (3.29)
02. Dota 2 (3.11)
03. Europa Universalis IV (2.80)
04. Super Mario 3D World (2.74)
05. Persona 4 Golden (2.59)
06. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (2.56)
07. Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (2.55)
08. Fire Emblem Awakening (2.54)
09. Grand Theft Auto V (2.53)
10. The Wonderful 101 (2.51)
11. Shin Megami Tensei IV (2.41)
12. Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen (2.41)
13. Path of Exile (2.38)
14. Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D (2.36)
15. Final Fantasy IV: A Realm Reborn (2.33)
16. Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (2.32)
17. Rocksmith 2014 (2.31)
18. Toki Tori 2 (2.30)
19. BioShock Infinite (2.29)
20. Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan (2.24)
I like this list more than the overall top 20. I find it interesting to see Bioshock so low at 2.29 while being second. Seems Bioshock is the game that everybody voted for, but garnering praise in the lower regions, seeing it edging out GTAV at the number 2 spot in the overall list. I wonder if the list would be different if we are only allowed to vote 5 games.
HAHAHAHAHA
I don't have the slightest, fucking idea why they introduce All Attack/All Defend command after that particular fight with the fucking genie. I dropped Ni No Kuni not long after that out of rage.
ReConstructDead
Member
The funny thing is, if this list was posted by IGN or some other major site, most of the people on here would probably shit all over it and praise how GAF's taste is a lot better
Nice list in general, though!
Nice list in general, though!
Yes, GO DOTA 2. Proud of Valve to get so many people here rallying for a PC only game that's notoriously difficult and unforgiving!
Riposte
Member
I skipped EUIV for Wargame: AirLand Battle, to keep things fresh. If I had the time to play A Link Between Worlds and then some, it would have played it.
What are your thoughts on Crusader Kings II, Akai Katana Shin, and Skullgirls?
What are your thoughts on Crusader Kings II, Akai Katana Shin, and Skullgirls?
Chuck Norris
Banned
It seems very slanted towards games with a vocal community on GAF
Barry Burton
Member
These guys know what's up:
Great work timetokill and Cheesemeister on the awards!
Great work timetokill and Cheesemeister on the awards!
AC3 was like a beta for AC4. It was just a much better execution on those concepts. Well worth playing. If you hate the AC story, just pretend you're picking up a kick ass pirate adventure.
Messofanego
Banned
Nice, I love how Bioshock can't catch a break, it came 2nd in the Steam Neogaf GOTY as well :lol
1 | Rogue Legacy ( 137 Points / 3.512820513 APS )
2 | Bioshock Infinite ( 137 Points / 3.341463415 APS )
3 | Spelunky ( 111 Points / 3.171428571 APS )
4 | Sonic & All-Star Racing Transformed ( 95 Points / 2.878787879 APS )
5 | Papers, Please ( 81 Points / 3.115384615 APS )
6 | DOTA 2 ( 78 Points / 4.333333333 APS )
7 | Fez ( 73 Points / 3.65 APS )
8 | Saints Row IV ( 61 Points / 3.388888889 APS )
9 | Gone Home ( 57 Points / 2.85 APS )
10 | Starbound ( 51 Points / 3.642857143 APS )
11 | Dust: An Elysian Tail ( 51 Points / 2.684210526 APS )
12 | Tomb Raider ( 51 Points / 2.428571429 APS )
13 | Path of Exile ( 50 Points / 3.125 APS )
14 | The Swapper ( 49 Points / 3.266666667 APS )
15 | The Stanley Parable ( 48 Points / 2.666666667 APS )
16 | Skullgirls ( 41 Points / 2.411764706 APS )
17 | System Shock 2 ( 40 Points / 3.636363636 APS )
18 | Gunpoint ( 40 Points / 2.666666667 APS )
19 | Euro Truck Simulator 2 ( 39 Points / 3.25 APS )
20 | Volgarr the Viking ( 36 Points / 3.6 APS )
cj_iwakura
Member
Whenever I see 3DS games getting that many votes and their voters not mentioning SMTIV, it kind of makes me sad.
I feel like I have some weird taste in gaming now, but its kinda expected that my choices will never rank that high.
Also, a bit suprised that I'm only familiar with one person in my affinity list which is ohlawd, was expecting Mauricio_Magus but our list didn't overlap that much outside of a few games.
Theres also this stat for me
I really have no console and platform preference, but I guess its because majority of the games I played are mostly on the 3DS last year. I'm curious how this will look this year since the games I want are so spread out on different platforms, add also that its very unlikely any game on a Microsoft console will enter my 2014 GOTY list. Also find it funny that the 360 exclusive of the year is Dodonpachi Saidaioujou lol
Then another thing, theres barely any games I want to play in the recommendations list.
It's nice to know affinity but it has no impact on who I interact with usually. I enter JRPG and action game threads and OTs, but never post in a Dota 2 thread despite it being my number one.
I have some presence in the Giant Bomb thread and affinity doesn't factor in there.
Tizoc
Member
My 3DS is EU model...
The_Darkest_Red
Member
TLoU is a very deserving winner. Nicely done, GAF. Hey everybody, play FE: Awakening.
Agreed, I don't understand what people see in Metal Sear Golid 4.
flatearthpandas
Member
Great list. Everyone pat yourselves on the back
Muchi Muchi Pink
Member
How was user affinity voted? I'm totally missing on that list. Ah, well.
Nvm. I didn't vote for goty.
Nvm. I didn't vote for goty.
Omotesando
Member
The list would be different if it was:
''The top 20 games with at least 30 appearances, ranked by Average Points per Appearance'' instead of 10.
But I can only see that being true for Europe Universalis and Persona in the top 10.
Phoenician_Viking
Banned
Fuckkkkkkkkkkkkkkk. I voted for DmC as my number one but i read it came out in 2012 so i removed. I did not remember when it was released
cj_iwakura
Member
One day when I make my fortune I'll supply everyone in Europe with a copy of SMTIV.
Certinty
Member
It came out in 2013...Fuckkkkkkkkkkkkkkk. I voted for DmC as my number one but i read it came out in 2012 so i removed. I did not remember when it was released
I was expecting more people to play SMTIV too, but I think the eShop promotion kinda backfired a bit. In my country, just a week after its release, I already saw several people selling their copies after getting the CN code. Heck, there was even one who totally didn't touch the game at all, just bought it, registered the CN code and sold it the day he purchased it. I'm sure many people did the same thing too.
Well, I'm kinda aware of that, its just that there are these few people I always see posting on the same games that I was playing so I expected them to pop up. I generally post on OTs too.
Well, that is kind of an interesting thing. For a lot of media outlets this year, it actually wasn't their Game of the Year. Gone Home and Papers, Please took some of those spots, as well as lots of other games. In a certain way The Last of Us signals what may be the beginning of a departure of the media believing that it's a good decision to follow popularity rather than court controversy. I'm hoping that the critical direction of popular game media outlets continues on a trend away from popularity, attempting to understand that their place in criticism is effectively to question the notion of popular. Media critics are rarely well-known for following the crowd.
It is not so much that The Last of Us is forgettable, it's just that it's simultaneously not particularly memorable. There aren't a lot of beats or scenes that really act as brain weevils nearly so much as not being able to feed your family because you're trying to do your job (as in Papers, Please), or when a game tells you to stop playing it (as in The Stanley Parable). If a game's central purpose is to to let the player take part in the story, it feels somewhat cheap to cut them out when the story actually occurs. Cutscenes have their uses, and they could even be used effectively, but as carrots to ever-more oddly carved sticks, they continue to make their awkward presence in the game ever more known, expected, and trite. If interactivity is the purpose of games, then cutscenes are their antithesis, their competition; using them effectively means incorporation into the game, not existing alongside it. Other M is perhaps the best cautionary tale.
ComputerMKII
Banned
I've played or watched the following:
DmC Devil May Cry, Papers, Please, Grand Theft Auto V, Saints Row 4, Killer is Dead, Bioshock Infinite, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, Beyond: Two Souls, Dragon's Crown, Final Fantasy XIV : A Realm Reborn (beta), Rocksmith 2014, Call of Duty: Ghosts, The Wolf Among Us, episode 1, The Walking Dead: 400 Days, The Walking Dead, season 2, episode 1, The Stanley Parable, Gone Home, The Last of Us, Antichamber, FEZ, PayDay 2, Remember Me, Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, Tomb Raider, Warframe, Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, Metro: Last Light
IrishNinja
Member
^games we watched count now?
hey look at that, our To Play lists have a very high affinity!
hey look at that, our To Play lists have a very high affinity!
Church.
Can't believe Ni-no-kuni beat SMT IV...I mean, to each their own, but still...ugh.
Phoenician_Viking
Banned
I did not remember.