Haven't played many there, disagree with others but that is an incredibly solid and diverse list. Can't argue.
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Polygon - The 50 best games of 2020
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There's a ton of variety that makes the tight gameplay play out very differently from run to run, and the game does a ton of interesting narrative things that tie into the game mechanics in really, really smart ways. Also the art and music in the game is fantastic. It's an all-around tremendous project. Great gameplay, great story, and tons of variety to keep the game fresh for hours and hours.
TLOU is my favorite PS3 game and I really enjoyed TLOU 2 for the most part (I think it has very clear and obvious flaws) and I'd probably agree with this order if I made a GOTY list. Valhalla is a truly excellent game.
I think my GOTY is probably CK3 -- I'm mildly obsessed. Yakuza Like A Dragon and Hades would be 2 and 3.
Seriously. What Mm made with Dreams is just astounding. It's by far the most groundbreaking game of the year. For me that puts it up there with the sheer excellence of games like TLOU2 and Hades.
Yes, it's a shame. It seems to be largely forgotten by the mainstream by now.
I wish Mm would come out with a large-scope game like Sackboy made in Dreams (and as a paid content) to get some attention back on the game.
Trust me, it's not the dull experience you have it pegged for. It's my first Souls game and frankly it's one of the most enjoyable games I've played in a long time.
Did you miss the part where Wasteland 3 didn't even make the list.
Pitchfork time.
I don't think deckbuilding games gets much attention from outlets like ever.Was hoping to see One Step From Eden in a top 50, but then realized all major outlets didn't even bother reviewing it. Look at those steam reviews
Dreams is a tricky one. Incredible achievement by Media Molecule but outside of the short Art's Dream section it's much more of a toolkit than a game and heavily relies on other people creating content. I'd probably still include it if I were making a list but I can completely understand why others haven't. That and it's official release was back in February which feels even more of a world away this time round than it does most years.
Nope, tabletop games converted to digital games don't as a whole do not.
A world in which 29 better games than Ori 2 released would be the undisputed greatest game release year of all time, by miles. I've accepted that it likely won't win a GOTY award from any publication, but it's a top tier game in 2020. At a minimum ... Top 10.
Ori 2 is of course insanely beautiful.. but I think it's a step back from Ori 1 in terms of enjoyability. I don't make lists like this so I don't know where I'd put it in my own... but it would certainly be in that 25-30 range I think.
Hmm.. I wouldn't say that Bugsnax is a particularly good game if I'm being honest. It's absolutely a 7 at best. But there are some nice puzzle elements here and there and some pretty funny/weird characters. Surprisingly I felt like it was too long as far as the story goes -- it feels very repetitive as you progress and there is a TON of trapsing back and forth with no quick travel option available. As a freebie via PSN, it's a great value. My wife has probably enjoyed watching me play it more than I have enjoyed playing it.
Didn't Kentucky Route Zero come out years ago? I've had it in my Steam library for what feels like forever.
Edit: yup, last played July 1st 2017
Edit: yup, last played July 1st 2017
I'm playing through the first(?) Ori now and it's a little jank (the controls and physics are not precise enough for some of the precise and sudden challenges it throws at you) but does have a lot of charm.
Is the sequel improved in that regard? I've heard a ton of praise for it and plan to play it after I finish this one but am hoping it's improved some of the frustrating bits here.
Bastion came out so long ago that I don't fully remember.. but wasn't it like $10-15 at release? It feels weird to regret paying so little after nearly 10 years, lol. I liked it a lot back in the day but honestly remember so little about it as I have a terrible memory. Hades is very good -- Supergiant has done a nice job at growing and evolving over time. The rogue-like aspect of Hades can be off-putting (it is a genre I don't care for at all personally) but they handle it extremely well in terms of not making your time feel wasted. It's fun to discuss strategies around builds with other people and the story is top-notch. Definitely do not put off playing it due to buyer's remorse of a 10 year old game.
I don't think Ori 2 improved over Ori 1 much. It's still got moments of sheer, infuriating madness although they did add some limited save states in the bosses (there are multi-tiered encounters instead of just escaping). Graphically.. outstanding, but the original is gorgeous too so I find it hard to see a clear jump forward in that regard. I would classify it as more of the same. Definitely worth playing if you get through the first as it continues the story, but not really a leap forward in really any respect at all to me.
I would honestly like to know your thoughts on FF7 remake; there are times when I play a well acclaimed game and I come away confused why there is praise. I am in no way trying to discourage people from enjoying whatever game they enjoy. In fact, I would love be able to take more away from my gaming experiences.
Regarding DOOM Eternal, I don't have any cognitive dissonance thinking it is a better game than DOOM 2016, but that DOOM 2016 was a more impactful game the year it came out and deserved end of the year recognition that DOOM Eternal does not.
I don't know if this sounds pretentious, but despite loving KRZ, I never really "enjoyed" it. It's more like a modernist novel that's meant to be studied for meaning and structure, rather than consumed for pleasure. Don't get me wrong, there are some hilarious moments, but it really isn't for everyone. Still, it is easily my favorite game of the year, as well as the best written game of the year. My advice is to take it slowly, let it sink in, and look at the structure of content. There are so few games that delivered the same experience of reading high-lit for me.
I always have time to gush about KRZ, it's one of my all-time favorites. Not enough games aim for the same kind of literary value that it does.
WAT I thought I saw W3 on there dude I'm flabbergasted at this lack of refined taste.
Its a top 3 absolutely.
For me its:
1) TLOU2
2) Ori
3) Wastelands 3
You think its not warranted?
Its the best game of its kind since SOTN to me and has some of the best gameplay mechanics of any game ever.
Yes the sequel is incredibly tight. Its got a bit of floatiness so you can bail out when you need to but its dialed to perfection
in a dark room, at night, with headphones in, and with zero distractions.
You should check out Hollow Knight, if by some feat you've managed to avoid it thus far. Ori 2 incorporated a lot of Hollow Knight elements compared to Ori 1. Hollow Knight is a 10/10 the best Metroidvania ever made and one of the best games of all time period.
Ha don't hate me but I liked Hollow Night but didn't love it. I thought the atmosphere was top notch and music great but I didn't like the lore of it or the art and the map drove me nuts. I did enjoy the combat though but I think Ori for me is superior in every way
You know, I usually don't pay much mind to the various gaming outlets' end of the year lists (I have nothing against them btw), BUT it kind of stings not seeing Crash 4 on any of them, let alone one with 50 games lol.
My boy's great comeback performance is getting slept on T.T
I enjoyed the concept, I guess.
personally i'd only put it on a top 50 list if there were only 50 games released that year.
Hard disagree. It's the most complete package from paradox since Victoria 2
23. Demons Souls Remake
22. Star Wars: Squadrons
...Come now..
22. Star Wars: Squadrons
...Come now..
No the hell it's not. Absolutely not. Not even remotely the best ever made. Lolol. Y'all always take it overboard with these claims.
You have perfectly explained to me why I don't like this game. It just so happens to be my three most uninterested genres put together haha.
