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I'd agree. I've played most of the games in contention, and they are fantastic. Ghost is up there, but I don't know what I'd cut?
I actually kinda called, way back in Feb that Kingdom Come Deliverance II is GoT worthy. I'm still astonished it got up, after what was a very strong year for gaming.
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Turns out, recency bias is a slight factor for Game of The Year. But not in a way you'd expect it to be.
Tiny bit shocked to not see Ghost of Yotei make the shortlist for Game of The Year.
You may say... "It likely released too late to be considered". But I did some data work last week, and Q4 releases (often in October) make the shortlist more often than not.
Sure is! Happy Birthday!
Ah! Were you also born Nov 8?
Those are indeed facts.
I just think more investment is needed? Voice acting for starters, then more attention to the overall look, flow of the game?
In fairness, most models in the game are good. But, I don't think Emma's ass or Jacinthe's hair are worth $110.
Fans may fight me on that.
I cannot understate my love for Pokemon. Grew up with the games, stuck with them as an adult.
Which is why it hurts to see the series plateau in terms of production values, with a lack of graphical finesse and voice acting, despite really strong core gameplay mechs.... while also charging $AUD110.
REVIEW: The developer nails yet another very fun, addictive game. But its lack of graphical and audio production values for a premium priced game diminishes the overall experience.
Have played it! Strong agree. So good.
Four words: Fiona Apple Boss Fight.
Though the last fight to Nine Inch Nails Perfect Drug is also epic.
Still listen to the soundtrack regularly.
remember how good Hi-Fi Rush was
I find it wild, and fascinating, that The Economist - a North Star for a lot of newsrooms - is running great gaming journalism when most major newsrooms in Aus just aren’t?
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