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Playstation Blog Game of The Year 2022

Bartski

Bartski

Gold Member
You guessed it, God of War Ragnarok sweeps

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PS4 and PS5 Game of the Year​

Best Use of DualSense​

Best Accessibility Features​

Soundtrack of the Year​

Best Audio Design​

Best Art Direction​

PlayStation Graphical Showcase​

Best Story​

Best New Character​


via:

blog.playstation.com

PS.Blog Game of the Year 2022: The Winners

Who did you vote for?
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The polls are closed and your votes counted for the PlayStation Blog Game of the Year 2022. The winners of these awards, spanning 16 categories, have been shaped entirely by player choice. A thank you to everyone who voted and – given the strength of titles released in the past 12 months – were stuck with some difficult decisions to make. And of course, our thanks to all the studios whose games have helped define PlayStation’s 2022.

Now, on to the winners!


Best New Character​

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Thor | God of War Ragnarök​

2022 wasn’t short of memorable performances and iconic figures. For every fan sketch of Elden Ring’s fearsome Malenia, there was a cat owner seeing characteristics of their own finely-furred companion in Stray’s feline lead. And despite both offering riveting performances, a masterclass in manipulation could not outclass the heft – and directness – of a hammer. Father lost out to son, as Thor places Mjölnir down to hold aloft the Platinum Trophy for this year’s Best New Character award.

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Cat | Stray
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Odin | God of War Ragnarök
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Malenia | Elden Ring


Best Story​

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God of War Ragnarök​

The next chapter in the story of Kratos and Boy Atreus clearly resonated with many. We won’t go into specifics here so not to spoil anything for those still exploring the Nine Realms, but with fates in the balance, character arcs deepening our understanding of favorite characters and beats that caused us to catch our breath, Santa Monica Studio took on the unenviable challenge of following up a highly celebrated story with another that matched it both for spectacle and moments that resonated.

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The Last of Us Part I
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Elden Ring
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Horizon Forbidden West


PlayStation Graphical Showcase​

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God of War Ragnarök​

All the top contenders for this category leveraged stellar performances across PS4 and PS5. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II was lauded for its near-photorealistic rendering of Amsterdam. FromSoftware’s Limgrave was an open world as beautiful as it was dangerous. Guerrilla’s sprawling landscapes were dense with lush foliage, epic machine battles and Photo mode-worthy sunsets. Category winner God of War Ragnarok packed Nine Realms-worth visual splendor for a powerhouse performance on both consoles. Congratulations to Santa Monica Studio and the other winners for making our collective jaws drop, time and time again.

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Horizon Forbidden West
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Elden Ring
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Call of Duty Modern Warfare II



Best Art Direction​

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God of War Ragnarök​

The artists behind 2022’s top titles were firing on all creative cylinders. We marveled at myriad sights, from the blood-red skies and rotting dragons of Elden Ring’s Caelid to the mysterious runes of Horizon Forbidden West’s sandswept Las Vegas. However, it was Santa Monica Studio’s fusion of photorealism and mythical fantasy that captured PlayStation players’ imaginations. The dev team delivered nine visually distinct realms each experiencing the effects of Fimbulwinter with unique visual flair. That’s not even to mention the colorful blasts punctuating each of Angrboda’s supporting attacks, turning the battlefield into a piece of art by itself. Hats off to these talented teams establishing unforgettable artistic visions for 2022’s best games.

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Elden Ring
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Horizon Forbidden West
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Stray


Best Audio Design​

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God of War Ragnarök​

The solid thud of caught axe meeting palm. The distant yet distinct howl of an inbound great evil. Chatter from a nearby settlement intermixing with the uneven thrum of a mechanized, grazing herd. Experiences that resonate without the need to witness the source, audio that conjures up an image the instance it’s heard. All these games were as superlative on the ear as they were the eye, whether you’d paused on your journey to soak in the sounds around you, had the thrill of combat reinforced by the crack of great sound design, or tracked danger through ear and audio cues alone.

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Elden Ring
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
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Horizon Forbidden West


Soundtrack of the Year​

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God of War Ragnarök​

As Kratos and Atreus forged a stronger relationship throughout God of War Ragnarök, Bear McCreary’s epic score added bombast and subtlety at every turn. From heart-pounding action sequences to intimate moments of reflection, the score doubles as the game’s beating heart. Fans also lended an ear and their heartfelt support to the sounds of Elden Ring, The Last of Us Part I, and Horizon Forbidden West.

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Elden Ring
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The Last of Us Part I
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Horizon Forbidden West


Best Accessibility Features​

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God of War Ragnarök​

Santa Monica Studio has produced not only a masterpiece with God of War Ragnarök, but also a masterclass in accessibility and inclusive design thanks to the customisation offered by the 70+ accessibility features. The team’s commitment to accessibility has ensured that the nine realms are open to everyone!

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The Last of Us Part I
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Horizon Forbidden West
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FIFA 23


Best Use of DualSense​

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God of War Ragnarök​

The PS5 DualSense controller continues to add additional immersion into our favorite games from this year. Its adaptive triggers have translated the tautness of a bow in Horizon Forbidden West and offered sensory differentials to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II’s arsenal. Our ears have been tickled with meows and the tactile sensation of paw scratches in Stray with the controller’s speaker and haptic feedback respectively. As equally grand, and topping out this category is God of War Ragnarok’s excellent use across every aspect of its story. The feedback of every heave of axe or swing of fist brings with it a deeper connection to combat, while the granular shake while sledding over rough terrain or oar stroke in the water reinforces your connection to the world as you explore.

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Horizon Forbidden West
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
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Stray


Best Multiplayer Experience​

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II​

2022 provided robust opportunities to compete or team up with friends and strangers online, whether you love to kick a ball, overtake speeding cars, or dial in headshots. Infinity Ward wowed FPS fans once again with Modern Warfare II, the follow up to Modern Warfare (2019)’s top-shelf action. Modern Warfare II provides more options in the fray, including aquatic combat and hanging from ledges. The result is a refinement of the best Call of Duty has to offer, with an entrancing loop of weapon upgrade unlocks and inventive new maps like the colorful Crown Raceway. When it comes to multiplayer design, Infinity Ward has taken its own advice and stayed extra frosty.

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Overwatch 2
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FIFA 23
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Gran Turismo 7


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Bartski

Bartski

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Best Ongoing Game​

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Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0​

The lion’s share of ongoing game favorites competed for top prize, as Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 emerges from the circle as leader of the pack thanks to the nonstop action exploding across the new island Al-Mazrah. The new battle royale destination packs a lot of variety, whether you like looting and shooting across the Quarry, Port, Cemetery, or any of the other unique points of interest. Warzone 2.0 also innovates on the successful formula with new third-person mode playlists, giving its armor-clad soldiers a new perspective on the mayhem. Congrats to Activision and the talented Call of Duty dev teams for ensuring war… war always changes.

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Fortnite
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Final Fantasy XIV
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Fall Guys


Best Sports Game​

Contenders from track and field battled it out for supremacy in this year’s Best Sports Game category, with four wheels bookending the top placements as the polls passed the finishing line. Gran Turismo 7’s claimed Platinum while F1 22 secured Bronze, while dazzling footwork on the pitch just pipped fancy moves on court as FIFA 23 pulled ahead of NBA2K23. Regardless of the final standings, sports fans were well represented in 2022.

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Gran Turismo 7​

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FIFA 23
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NBA 2K23
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F1 22

Best Independent Game of the Year​

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Stray​

2022 was an excellent year for independent games. Aging into martial art mastery, commanding a legion of cute and hilarious worshippers, flipping a card game on its head with sinister intent were just some of the unique experiences to be had this past year. Yet it was a four-pawed exploration of a dense and decaying metropolis that spoke to most of you. Stray’s combination of perfectly captured feline adventure (and mischief), puzzlework, intriguing sci-fi story and world earned it top spot in this category.

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Sifu
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Cult of the Lamb
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Inscryption

Best Re-Release​

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Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection​

As double-bills go, it’s hard to argue with the allure of a Nathan Drake-led adventure spectacular followed by a thrilling escapade featuring Chloe Frazer. It may have been your first time with the duo or an excuse to revisit their globe-trotting, danger-filled quests: either way Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection took the top spot in a category filled with titles that had us itching to return to.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
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Life is Strange Remastered Collection
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Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe

PS4 Game of the Year​

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God of War Ragnarök​

High adventure was clearly at the heart of many a player’s favorite PS4 experience this past year. Sequels to acclaimed games or new fan favorites, the top voted titles by players offered captivating locales brimming with danger, exploration, enticing characters and rich stories. The Nine Realms, Limgrave, the Forbidden West, Walled City 99… all locales impossible to resist and all too easy to lose ourselves in for hours at a time.

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Elden Ring
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Horizon Forbidden West
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Stray


PS5 Game of the Year​

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God of War Ragnarök​

Third-person action RPGs with compelling worlds with charismatic casts and mechanically-rich gameplay clearly hit the sweet spot for PS5 players in 2022. The category’s top three slots are all claimed by third-person adventures with deeply immersive storylines and locales filled with secrets. And while a more compact package, once Stray’s evocative sci-fi fable got its claws into you, it proved impossible to put down.

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Elden Ring
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Horizon Forbidden West
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Stray


PlayStation Game of 2023 and Beyond​

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Hogwarts Legacy​

If you struggled on deciding which way to cast your vote, you’re not alone. The closest fought poll of the entire list saw the top three contenders continually trade places throughout the voting window. Ultimately though wands won out over chainsaws and claws, as Hogwarts Legacy just pipped Resident Evil 4 to the top spot, with Marvel’s Wolverine trailing by a few thousand votes. 2023 looks to be a strong year for gaming already: where will Hogwarts Legacy and Resident Evil 4 land in next year’s Game of the Year polls?

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Resident Evil 4
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Assassin’s Creed Mirage
 
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Punished Miku

Punished Miku

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I'm just waiting for the trilogy of books detailing how grateful Chris Judge is for this honor. Volume 1 available in hardcover Q4 2023.

Volume 1: Thank you God (of War Ragnarok)
Volume 2: Thank you to my (boy) Kids
Volume 3: Thank you to Cory Barlog and Sony (Indeed)
 
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Chukhopops

Chukhopops

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Did people really vote for the cat as a better new character than Malenia?

Also did Forbidden West manage to not get a single award in a PSBlog awards ceremony?
 
Punished Miku

Punished Miku

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Chukhopops said:
Did people really vote for the cat as a better new character than Malenia?

Also did Forbidden West manage to not get a single award in a PSBlog awards ceremony?
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I haven't played Horizon but I would think it would win all the graphics categories. Oh well. God of War is super popular, and obviously also has fantastic graphics.
 
Banjo64

Banjo64

cumsessed
I always find this to be practically the most cringe worthy thing ever.

Embarrassing and small time from Sony.

Insert Obama gilding Obama jpeg.
 
tmlDan

tmlDan

Member
DenchDeckard said:
This is embarrassing really, but I guess they have no choice.
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Expand on that? The only one that's a joke is the Best Graphics category - I also have GoW ahead of ER by a ton if that's what you're referring to.

Gotta remember, the only people who frequent the blog are pretty hardcore PS fanboys and some trolls
 
Ghost of Caelid

Ghost of Caelid

Banned
GOW:R best racing game since you were on a sled in some parts. Outside of the obvious bias Elden Ring getting higher in graphics over MW2 is insanity.
 
thicc_girls_are_teh_best

thicc_girls_are_teh_best

Member
Kinda funny they did this, but at least they gave HFW some well-deserved awards that the TGAs skimped on (even tho other award shows have given HFW awards over year, even GOTY).

Also how did they NOT have Spiderman 2 for 2023 & beyond is crazy 😂
 
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Ozriel

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Jonnie_Darko said:
Most anticipiated game of 2023 is the Hogwarts Legacy. Let me just XDDDD
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This isn’t controversial at all. It’s a staggeringly popular IP. Not as big as Spider-Man, but we haven’t had a Harry Potter game in ages while we’ve had a couple of Spiderman games…so I can easily see why some would have it as their most anticipated.
 
Fbh

Fbh

Member
Sony first party studios seeing Hogwarts Legacy get the ultimate most anticipated award (followed be RE4):

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Fake

Fake

Member
DeepEnigma said:
Nothing wrong with that. Second place.

TLoU Part 1 is not nearly as bad as some make it out to be. Especially in the sea of shit that is gaming stories in general.
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Nothing against TLOUS story, probably the best by the time was release, but my dude, is the exatcly same story from 2013.

Is like admiting 2022 was a shit for gaming, with some playstation fans keep saying 2022 wasn't a terrible year here and there. Double edge standart.
 
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DeepEnigma

DeepEnigma

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Fake said:
Nothing against TLOUS story, probably the best by the time was release, but my dude, is the exatcly same story from 2013.

Is like admiting 2022 was a shit for gaming, with some playstation fans keep saying 2022 wasn't a terrible year here and there. Double edge standart.
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It's also almost a decade old, and there are new gamers that have probably never experienced it until now.
 
March Climber

March Climber

Member
Fake said:
Is like admiting 2022 was a shit for gaming, with some playstation fans keep saying 2022 wasn't a terrible year here and there. Double edge standart.
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Both can be true. 2022 can be an amazing year for gameplay and a terrible year for storytelling efforts.
 
Fake

Fake

Member
DeepEnigma said:
It's also almost a decade old, and there are new gamers that have probably never experienced it until now.
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They could always experience the 'story' anytime they want. The remaster was a phenomenal game with aged like good wine.

Now, if you're talking about 'graphics' instead of story, I would agree.
 
CosmicComet

CosmicComet

Member
Ragnarok is great but getting best graphics over Horizon is even more of a hot take than beating ER for goty.

I think Horizon is the most overrated new IP this side of Uncharted, and Aloy is one of the most cookie cutter non-mute characters ever created, but damn does that franchise slap graphically.

Forbidden despite being open world is a clear cut above Ragnarok in graphics.
 
DeepEnigma

DeepEnigma

Gold Member
Fake said:
They could always experience the 'story' anytime they want. The remaster was a phenomenal game with aged like good wine.

Now, if you're talking about 'graphics' instead of story, I would agree.
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They could have. But, probably didn't.

Look at the contrast of this one game, rebuilt in the current engine, to people getting giddy over TW3 with a mod patch.

Literally calling it (TW3) GOTY.
 
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