Jonno394
XLV
You know the drill
Here are mine, tbh it's been a pretty shitty year imo
Game of The Year
Citizens of Earth (PS Vita via PSN) - Excellent RPG in the mould of Earthbound. Wide variety of characters, locations and quests, and with a great main storyline which is full of humour. Top notch battle system with each of the different citizens bringing something new to the table, fantastic visual style (imo) and a catchy soundtrack
Honourable mentions:
Shovel Knight (PS4) - Excellent retro style platformer. Great gameplay, brilliant soundtrack and just a whole lot of fun
Zombi (PS4) - Didn't give it a fair go on the Wii U, but loved this port. Great atmosphere.
Steins; Gate (PS Vita) - True anme fag shit, but an excellent plot and loads of different endings.
Dying Light (PS4) - Excellent traversal system, really enjoyable combat, and great night/day gameplay design.
Most Anticipated 2016 Title
The Legend of Zelda (Wii U) - My pick for last year as well, but seeing as this was delayed I get to choose it again! Artstyle looks great, open world will apparently be much improved compared to previous versions. DOn't know much about it, but it's Zelda, so I have to be a fag.
Honourable mentions:
Ratchet and Clank (PS4) - Been waiting for this for a couple of years now. Looks like a CGI movie in action, can't wait for some 3D platforming/shooting goodness!
Yakuza 6/Nier Automata (PS4) - Grouping these together as the likelihood they'll be released in teh west next year is low, but both are hype inducing shit for me.
Cuphead (PC) - Just looks amazing in motion, old school Disney style animation.
Best game played this year released pre-2015
Mario and Luigi: SUperstar Saga (GBA) - Excellent Mario RPG, start of a rather fantastic series (all 3 could be up for this but I decided to just pick one). Charming game with catchy music, great cast of characters and excellent combat system.
Honourable Mentions:
Ys Memories of Celceta (PS Vita) - One of the best action RPG tiles I have played. Huge free roam world, addictive combat and a very good plot.
Professor Layton and The Lost Future (DS) - Best Layton story by far. Again, I could have put all 4 DS games up here as they're just great fun.
The Wolf Among Us (PS Vita) - Best Telltale game I have played. Excellent art design and soundtrack, and a damn good story with great characters to boot.
Game of The Year Include retail, PSN/XBLA/Steam only, remasters and late ports if you want, I don't care.
Most anticipated 2016 title
Best game played this year released pre-2015
I have denoted in () the platforms on which the games mentioned were played on/will be played on
With honourable mentions I imposed a limit upon myself, but include however many you want, I don't care, just try and include a bit of text about your main choice.
Here are mine, tbh it's been a pretty shitty year imo
Game of The Year
Citizens of Earth (PS Vita via PSN) - Excellent RPG in the mould of Earthbound. Wide variety of characters, locations and quests, and with a great main storyline which is full of humour. Top notch battle system with each of the different citizens bringing something new to the table, fantastic visual style (imo) and a catchy soundtrack
Honourable mentions:
Shovel Knight (PS4) - Excellent retro style platformer. Great gameplay, brilliant soundtrack and just a whole lot of fun
Zombi (PS4) - Didn't give it a fair go on the Wii U, but loved this port. Great atmosphere.
Steins; Gate (PS Vita) - True anme fag shit, but an excellent plot and loads of different endings.
Dying Light (PS4) - Excellent traversal system, really enjoyable combat, and great night/day gameplay design.
Most Anticipated 2016 Title
The Legend of Zelda (Wii U) - My pick for last year as well, but seeing as this was delayed I get to choose it again! Artstyle looks great, open world will apparently be much improved compared to previous versions. DOn't know much about it, but it's Zelda, so I have to be a fag.
Honourable mentions:
Ratchet and Clank (PS4) - Been waiting for this for a couple of years now. Looks like a CGI movie in action, can't wait for some 3D platforming/shooting goodness!
Yakuza 6/Nier Automata (PS4) - Grouping these together as the likelihood they'll be released in teh west next year is low, but both are hype inducing shit for me.
Cuphead (PC) - Just looks amazing in motion, old school Disney style animation.
Best game played this year released pre-2015
Mario and Luigi: SUperstar Saga (GBA) - Excellent Mario RPG, start of a rather fantastic series (all 3 could be up for this but I decided to just pick one). Charming game with catchy music, great cast of characters and excellent combat system.
Honourable Mentions:
Ys Memories of Celceta (PS Vita) - One of the best action RPG tiles I have played. Huge free roam world, addictive combat and a very good plot.
Professor Layton and The Lost Future (DS) - Best Layton story by far. Again, I could have put all 4 DS games up here as they're just great fun.
The Wolf Among Us (PS Vita) - Best Telltale game I have played. Excellent art design and soundtrack, and a damn good story with great characters to boot.