Is 3/10 seriously supposed to sound like a lot? I take issue with a list that rates many tired and stale franchises that displayed no innovation in 2012 above KOAR, a game that surprised me at every turn and provided me hundreds of hours of stunning adventure.Eric the Orange said:
Cast Your Vote For The Escapist's Game of the Year 2012
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Same here and I was pleasantly presented with a badge. (Thank you, Escapist!)Solo-Wing said:
Instead of "War is hell", don't you just wish it said "Do you feel like a hero yet?" or "Gentleman, Welcome to Dubai"
I went for FTL, but only just over borderlands 2.
In part because despite all these kickstarter projects that have sprung up, it's the only real success, and I think that it's just remarkable that a crowd funded indie game developed by two guys (+one for the soundtrack) is up for consideration in the same field as codblops and halo.
In part because despite all these kickstarter projects that have sprung up, it's the only real success, and I think that it's just remarkable that a crowd funded indie game developed by two guys (+one for the soundtrack) is up for consideration in the same field as codblops and halo.
A Spec Ops: The Line badge..? For me? I love you, Escapist!Caramel Frappe said:
As said, I have voted for The Line. It has become my favourite game of all times, an unlikely and unexpected achievement. I knew it's gonna impress, but I never expected to become so invested in a story which I knew from the beginning to be very depressing. Usually I stay away from such stuff or try to keep my emotional distance, but damn. There was nothing I could do. Walker and his team are such convincing characters and I cared way too much about them.
Also, it's one of the few games which I found visually stunning. The colours, the concept and fluidness of the surroundings took my breath away, it's the most brilliant game I have ever seen.
psethisjimmy said:
Opinions, opinions everywhere. People like it because they think it's good, so please refrain from "being severely disappointed" if it turns out that people think differently than you do.
We are finally reaching the point where games are tipping over into full on artistic statements on the human condition. Spec Ops:The Line, Journey, The Walking Dead and Lone Survivor have tipped the scales forever into videogames favor as the art form of the 21st. century.
For that reason, I voted Spec Ops:The Line, it was the most severe rebuttal to the modern military shooter that I could have ever imagined. And it's descent into the hells of the humand mind at its most primal was unforgettable.
For that reason, I voted Spec Ops:The Line, it was the most severe rebuttal to the modern military shooter that I could have ever imagined. And it's descent into the hells of the humand mind at its most primal was unforgettable.
Hotline Miami? Why is that there?
Wait, what is Hotline Miami?! (Don't reply. Seriously.)
I'm torn between Journey and Dishonored. But...I'll have to go with Journey.
Wait, what is Hotline Miami?! (Don't reply. Seriously.)
I'm torn between Journey and Dishonored. But...I'll have to go with Journey.
I know Halo 4 isn't going to win but yes I am probably the only person that voted for it.Caramel Frappe said:
Split between X-Com Guild Wars2, FTL & The Walking Dead
Guild Wars 2:
Best MMO released in a long time load with innovations & its Buy 2 Play
X-Com:
Proves that Turn-based, Strategy games are still awesome, even when X-Com beats me silly I found coming back for more.
The Walking Dead:
Is a reminder why The secret of Monkey Island was awesome and why Point-and-click adventure can just be as riveting as zombie-based shooters.
FTL: Indie awesomeness that is tense which captures feel of commanding a starship "RED ALERT"
Guild Wars 2:
Best MMO released in a long time load with innovations & its Buy 2 Play
X-Com:
Proves that Turn-based, Strategy games are still awesome, even when X-Com beats me silly I found coming back for more.
The Walking Dead:
Is a reminder why The secret of Monkey Island was awesome and why Point-and-click adventure can just be as riveting as zombie-based shooters.
FTL: Indie awesomeness that is tense which captures feel of commanding a starship "RED ALERT"
I was torn between Spec Ops: The Line and The Walking Dead, but I ended up voting for the zombie game because I think it did so many unexpected things it deserves my vote.
I mean, think about it. It´s an episodic point n´ click adventure game from a small company, focusing 100% on the story and its characters instead of big explody setpiece moments, beautiful cel-shaded graphics instead of hyper-realistic ones, and made with a much smaller budget than any AAA game. And doing that, it managed to win several game of the year awards. I think it points in which direction the industry should head and that deserved my vote.
Though I wouldn´t mind if Spec Ops won the award instead
With that said, I agree that these kind of awards would be more meaningful if they were given out by experts of the industry instead of posted for the users to vote. I myself only played four of the games on this list, so I don´t really know if Journey would have blown my mind had it not been a PS3 exclusive.
And am I the only one who´s baffled that Mass Effect 3 got nominated with that ending? I mean, after the huge controversy, I didn´t think anyone would consider it the BEST game of 2012 (not a bad game by any stretch, but I mean, c´mon).
I mean, think about it. It´s an episodic point n´ click adventure game from a small company, focusing 100% on the story and its characters instead of big explody setpiece moments, beautiful cel-shaded graphics instead of hyper-realistic ones, and made with a much smaller budget than any AAA game. And doing that, it managed to win several game of the year awards. I think it points in which direction the industry should head and that deserved my vote.
Though I wouldn´t mind if Spec Ops won the award instead
With that said, I agree that these kind of awards would be more meaningful if they were given out by experts of the industry instead of posted for the users to vote. I myself only played four of the games on this list, so I don´t really know if Journey would have blown my mind had it not been a PS3 exclusive.
And am I the only one who´s baffled that Mass Effect 3 got nominated with that ending? I mean, after the huge controversy, I didn´t think anyone would consider it the BEST game of 2012 (not a bad game by any stretch, but I mean, c´mon).
Well, at least we agree on Borderlands 2.NameIsRobertPaulson said:
I don't really have a favourite game ever. Just a bunch of games that I highly enjoy and I couldn't pick one to go above the others. Skyrim is on that list but to each their own. I have it on PC so that helps a lot. I doubt I would rate it so highly if I couldn't use mods. Especially since said mods can get rid of a large amount of the bugs.
I'm going to choose FTL. Because let's face it, it's not hurting anyone, and also because of how surprisingly deep the combat is and how varied the encounters are. In my mind it's better than the others for its resources.
Why the hell is Persona 4 on the list? It's awesome game and all, but Golden is just an HD port of the 2008 game. You might as well include Peace Walker HD...
And where is Max Payne 3? Not the best Max Payne for sure, but a FAR better game than Blops2, Halo 4, Diablo3, or AssCreed3...
And where is Max Payne 3? Not the best Max Payne for sure, but a FAR better game than Blops2, Halo 4, Diablo3, or AssCreed3...