The Game of the Year Awards 2024 honored games that showcased technical and creative excellence, with “Astro Bot” taking top spot as the winner. Other notable contenders included “Black Myth: Wukong,” “Helldivers 2,” and “Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.” Here are some highlights from this year’s nominees:
“Astro Bot” is a platformer exclusive to Playstation 5 that offers a fun experience with nods to Playstation history, 50 planets to explore, and high replayability.
“Balatro” is a poker-inspired deck-builder card game that has gained popularity among gamers since its release in February.
“Black Myth: Wukong” sees players take on the role of Sun Wukong from Chinese mythology, with tough boss fights and a rewarding storyline. It also features a “new game plus” feature to allow players to explore all possible endings.
“Final Fantasy VII Rebirth” is the second installment in the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy, offering an immersive story and fun gameplay despite some weird storytelling moments.
“Metaphor: ReFantazio” is a Japanese role-playing game with a unique storyline, taking players through the magical Kingdom of Euchronia. With over 60 hours of main story content, it’s a significant commitment for JRPG fans.
“Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree” added new storylines, realms, and mechanics to the base game, making it worth playing even if you already own “Elden Ring.”
“Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II” won awards in technical categories despite only lasting 10 hours. Its beautiful art, gripping storyline, and haunting atmosphere make it a standout title.
“Heldivers 2” is a cooperative third-person shooter with a humorous twist, where players must fight off bugs and aliens as part of an elite team. Be prepared for accidental teammate kills!
“Baldur’s Gate 3” won awards for community support despite having minimal new content, offering a beautiful experience that brings “Dungeons and Dragons” to life.
“Manor Lords” is a historical strategy game set in feudal Europe, where players build and lead cities with multiple modes of play. Despite its solo development, it offers impressive historical accuracy.
“Frostpunk 2” won the best strategy category with its gritty depictions of a dystopian future, balancing physical and political needs for city survival.
Source: https://www.military.com/off-duty/games/these-11-game-of-year-contenders-belong-your-barracks-video-game-collection.html