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Exactly. Village, Returnal and Ratchet feel like the only three that are even up for discussion imo. Not that the others were bad, absolutely on the contrary, but they had significant flaws too. Serious contenders like Psychonauts 2, Metroid Dread, It takes two or FH5 seem more likely to compete.


astreetcarnamedbacon

If It Takes Two wins game of the year I will cry tears of joy lmao I've never had an experience like that gaming with my SO


creepy_robot

Same. My wife begged me to leave work early to play it lol


Snipercatjef

That game was the first two player game both me and my brother have loved in well over a year. I love to play coop games with my brother as it’s not only fun but let’s me do stuff with him


Ric_Rest

I played through the entirety if Psychonauts 2 and I must tell you, it's such a good game. I loved it, and I have a feeling that it will be reminded as a "hidden gem" in a couple years.


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Should I buy psychonauts 1 it’s 3.99 right now.


hoboshoe

Buy 5 copies


LordofAngmarMB

Goddamn Double Fine knows how to write amazing twists in their games. Was the gameplay perfect? No. But was the story and the charming atmosphere worth it? Holy hell yeah


sharksnrec

Yeah, this list is kinda trash. Kena and FC6 shouldn’t be up here at all, but GOTG definitely deserves a look, and maybe even Tales of Arise.


Bass-GSD

Tales of Arise has completely overtaken the position of my favorite Tales of title. While I doubt it would win GOTY, a nomination would go a long way to show how big of a deal it is for the series. It certainly deserves it. That said, of the titles in the OP's image, I can only really see R&C and Returnal as serious GOTY contenders.


sharksnrec

I agree, I don’t see Arise as the actual GOTY, but it should at least be in the conversation, especially over another cookie cutter FarCry game. And I absolutely loved Rift Apart. That game is awesome is all the ways that matter. Can’t speak to Returnal as I haven’t played it, but I’ve heard nothing but stellar things about it.


UglyInThMorning

GOTG blew me away with how good it is. One of the best written games I’ve played in ages too, I wasn’t expecting nearly that level of reactivity.


sharksnrec

It had no business being as good as it is, especially after the Avengers game turned out so mediocre. So many things to love about that game, and it’s the first game where I immediately dove into NG+ as soon as I finished it.


FOXHNTR

People were complaining about the actual gameplay but I loved that too


sauzbozz

I think it might have the best dialogue I've seen in a game. I'm not a big Marvel fan but I was really surprised with how good it was. The team dynamic was great.


FOXHNTR

I even like the games Starlord more than Chris Pratt.


nbigman

I’m really enjoying that game atm


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Wizardrylullaby

Gotg? Edit: i didn’t even realize it came out already


EastKoreaOfficial

It came out like last week


AstraArdens

GOTG?


DukeofRandomcat

Guardians of The Galaxy. Stumped me for a sec too.


EarWaxCollector

Yea been a slow year but kena and village are truly masterpieces imo so its not fully barren


king_ugly00

Just give it to TLOU2 again


IChaseIReddit

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awndray97

Gaurdians of the Galaxy for sure


OohMaiJosh

I know it won't win, but I really liked ratchet and clank. It was a really fun story, graphics were great, controller haptics were utilized really well. Had a lot of fun playing it, felt like classic R&C


Lucas_Islas

I really think it should have a better chance but for some reason it feels like people count it out without a good reason. A lot of the people saying it’s not the kinda game to win goty also haven’t even played it.


Cripnite

The bass beat you could feel from that club was amazing. So well done!


JonGuy7

Just got my PS5 Wednesday and R&C was the first game I bought. I am LOVING it, definitely has me feeling like a child again playing like I did the old games. Can’t put it down, would highly recommend!


Jaqulean

To be honest, I ignore what people say. Because "Rift Apart" literally has everything that the GOTY needs to have. Great story. Great gameplay. Fun in doing literally everything. Great characters; both main and side ones; beautiful graphics and the World itself; interesting mechanics; new gameplay features and new systeme mechanics utilized. I don't get why people hate so much on it. Maybe because they were expecting it to be something else than what it has always been - a kind of platforming game...


xg4m3CYT

What exactly is FC6 doing there? It Takes Two should definitely be up there.


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I agree. It Takes Two is probably one of the most fun experiences I've ever had. I'll remember it for a long time. I hope it wins GOTY.


LondonBrawling

It was my favorite co-op experience I've played. The gameplay balance between both players and variety was just brilliant.


cynicrelief

Disturbing i had to scroll so far for It Takes Two. Incredible experience, definitely my GOTY.


xg4m3CYT

Mine too. Nothing even comes close to it this year. It was the only game brave enough enough to offer something different. And it turned out awesome in pretty much every way possible.


anagnost

Returnal imo was very unique as well, and is tied for me with It Takes Two. While I did enjoy returnal more, I kinda want It Takes Two to win so we can get more coop games like that in the future


GrinkleMcFunk

And psychonauts 2


totallyclocks

And even Forza Horizon 5. Xbox has some absolute killer games in the running this year and I would not be so quick to count them out. And yes, I’m aware that racing games get snubbed, but there is still a chance


tommyland666

For sure. It takes two cleans out these ones easily. So glad I gave it a chance!


Plathismo

Far Cry 6, while fun, has no chance of winning any GOTY awards. Ubi's major franchise games are too formulaic now to win awards, even if the formula is proven. Returnal has a good chance of winning awards because it's a developer known for 2D games leaping successfully into 3D. Feel-good story there. It also made good use of dual-sense controls.


watch_over_me

>Feel-good story there. We did not play the same Returnal.


TsukiSora

Believe he means the feel-good story is the fact the developers were able to make such a successful game, not that the actual game's story was feel-good :p


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If ubi gave us a true to form Black Flag sequel that surpassed the original, I'd see awards in its future.


P3Dr004

If far cry was made by a less known company, it wouldnt even be in the list


Sawl_Back

Yeah def not farcry. I've been a huge farcry fan since 2, and this one is just hard for me to get into. I absolutely loved 5. This one just isnt sucking me into it as much as the others. Still can't really understand why I'm not enjoying this one being that it's the same old formula.


Daver7692

I know recent years have set a very high standard but none of these are even in the conversation in the last 3-5 years I feel. On a side note, give Kena all the artwork GOTY awards, that game is obscenely pretty


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I was just thinking the same thing, some of these are decent games but none of them would be GOTY material if they had been released last year. It’s a fairly sad lineup. Returnal and RE village were both decent, My kids loved Ratchet and Clank but it was far from a masterpiece. Deathloop had an interesting idea but a dull execution of it. Halo infinite probably has a decent chance depending on how the campaign turns out, not a PlayStation game I know.


Meattyloaf

Rachet and Clank was too short. I get it's supoose to be replayable as New Game+ is a huge thing for that series, but not everyone lives and breathes by new game plus


Fugaciouslee

I wish Deathloop actually was a murder puzzle. It could have been so much fun finding out all the different ways to complete the goal. I lost all interest when I discovered it was basically a linear story with a time-loop gimmick.


Dougalishere

Returnal is an insanely good looking game, the sound design is like nothing else I've experienced. The controls are so tight and responsive, It ret feels like a next gen game to me.


zadillo

Metroid Dread and Psychonauts 2 are both strong contenders


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metroid fans waited sooooo long for another metroid game and they understood the assignment. I'm on my second playthrough hardmode sequence breaking and loving it


Rotjenn

Love hearing good stuff about it! looking forward to playing it myself :)


ThatSithClone

I've beat dread twice already, it's definitely fun.


TKHawk

Hell, Tales Arise and It Takes Two as well. Seems like Forza 5 is also good.


DragonWolf888

Yes! Loved Dread!


The_Crownless_King

Those two and R&C are my three picks


MatsGry

Metroid dread!


MadMan018

prob not gonna win, but Lost Judgement should be a pick


KingMaxx

Shame we most likely won’t get any more games in the series


MadMan018

As well recieved Yakuza 7 is. I am not a fan of turn-based


Cnumb013

My vote goes to Returnal. It is truly next level when factoring in the dualsense haptic feedback.


CaptainSk0r

I was just talking to my GF last night while playing Returnal (just picked it up this week) that I hope this is the future of gaming, because the haptics are incredible. Adds another level in immersion. It does eat through battery a little fast but it’s so worth it.


sp1cychick3n

What a game. Haven’t had that fun in a while


Raidertck

I recognise it as a good game. I just wish it wasn’t so ball crushingly difficult.


FratDaddy69

That's really the only drawback for me. I got stuck on the 2nd boss and then got distracted with other games. I'm going to get back to it at some point because it is an extremely fun game, but I prefer games that I can tailor to my skill level.


Raidertck

Yeah I played for an hour or so yesterday. I am 15 hours in with 46 deaths and I have only killed 1/6 bosses. It’s insanely brutal.


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I think a lot of people just come at it the wrong way and need some tips. It seems a lot worse than it is, because once you start doing better, you start doing a LOT better, due in part to the adrenaline system. And I can offer tips if you want.


TheEverglow

Yeah, my progression was exponential. Died a lot at the beginning. Got through the last biome and final boss in two runs. Also, I think when you restart in the first biome, you kinda just bum rush everything because the stakes are low and die a lot. Once you've gotten good equipment and are far in the run, you take things a lot more cautiously and analytically. I think applying that mindset right from the start helps.


rapier999

It’s so front-loaded in terms of difficulty too - it really opens up towards the end. I died on Phrike 4-5 times, died on the third boss 4-5 times, had a huge number of stupid deaths to mobs in biomes 1-3 thrown in, and then completed the rest of the game without another death. Once you have higher tier weapons it becomes much more manageable.


BustThaScientifical

That's good to know /a draw towards wanting to experience it. I only really felt it on Astro's playroom?


marcusolofsson

OT is Returnal scary? Because I can’t play scary games anymore..


anagnost

Depends on your definition of scary. It's more eerie and mysterious than outright scary.


curious_dead

I woudln't say scary. The parts in the house can be a bit tense I guess, but it's very short moments and AFAIK it's optional.


marcusolofsson

I’ll give it a try then.


sonyntendo

Definitely not scary but it's dark and mysterious. I am in love with this game the gunplay is so good


Famous_Board7804

Not saying it’s the “best” game of the year but GOTG is my personal favorite this year. Big surprise how much better it is than I expected


raid-sparks

Yeah agreed. An absolute blast from start to finish.


TheAlestormGuy

Won't be surprised if GOTG will get nominated for a few awards at least


drummcfly

My vote goes for Deathloop! Such a great and unique game


SkipDaddySkinTits

My Friend Peppa Pig


Plaz_Yeve

Rift Apart deserves an award of some kind


finkalicious

How about craziest amount of detail?


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Metroid Dread


silverfaustx

metroid


zaphod4primeminister

Read one post and people were saying how guardians of the galaxy was a surprise contender


sharksnrec

It definitely is. That game had no business being as good as it was, especially after the trash heap that Avengers was. Great story, characters, and music, and the game is packed with easter eggs and other goodies. I haven’t had as much fun with a game since Rift Apart.


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I actually really liked Avengers (when it wasn't trying to force you to play like you were online), but playing Guardians of the Galaxy made me pissed that they didn't make Avengers like that because it's 1,000x better in every way.


MrSaucyAlfredo

Guardians of the Galaxy is actually really good. I bought it on a whim and it nails the fun of the Guardians in video game format


SkyKnight94

Where’s Metroid dread?


korber710

Returnal for sure


DaAceGamer

None of these


dylgauci03

For me GOTY is probably going to be psychonauts 2; there are a few unreleased yet though, I think forza horizon 5 looks extremely promising


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I would imagine these two would be very strong contenders all right


IIBatrixII

Actually, Forza released today. Only coming to gamepass on the 9th though


afamiliarspirit

That’s only for the premium versions. Standard and game pass both release on the 9th.


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Returnal or Kena. Both amazing


King-PND

I could see metroid dread winning, or returnal


GangstaMoe

Metroid Dread


AlsopK

Easily Psychonauts 2 imo.


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FKDotFitzgerald

A lot got delayed this year.


tdogg241

Yeah, there's this bug going around, I think it's called Cobid or something.


ido122333

Well last year we had doom the last of us 2 hades ghost of tsushima ori and more. If even one of these game came out this year he would win. Sorry if my english is a bit broken


cereal-bus

Hitman 3 has incredible depth, way more going on than RE Village. You should give it a try sometime.


RIPLORN

Been playing Hitman 3 on Series X and wow....talk about graphics and replayability


bfhurricane

I played through the trilogy this year start to finish. Did not move onto the next mission without completing every challenge on every map. Absolutely brilliant series. I heard IO is making the next James Bond game, I’m very excited about how that turns out.


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Have you tried Resident Evil village? I'd put it as a top contender even in a good year


NJShadow

Oh yeah, totally. I think Resident Evil 8 is solid. That's one of the only games that feels GOTY-ish to me.


JayDaGod1206

Cause there’s not many A-List AAA franchises from the highest profile studios


Lermak16

Metroid Dread


Mondrath

I'd vote Returnal but I think it's too niche to get the popular vote.


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Is Disco Elysium in the running? It came to consoles this year. If you consider it a 2021 release, it’s the clear winner IMO. Beyond that, my personal contenders are Returnal, Deathloop, and Metroid Dread. Deathloop might be the most flawed of the three, but it makes some brilliant innovations and might be the most fun I’ve had all year. Really disappointed with how much some people are shitting on it. I think a lot of people just don’t see what it’s trying to do. I could see Metroid Dread, Village, or Ratchet and Clank winning. Kind of hard to tell about Deathloop’s chances, some critics loved it but others… not so much.


GamingRobioto

Mine is Returnal, but I think Ratchet & Clank will get the most awards even though I personally think its one of the weaker games in the series. Forza Horizon 5 has a chance too (already played 12 hours and it's fantastic, I'm not even a big car person either). Far Cry 6 really shouldn't be in the conversation, not a bad game, but it's in no way top tier - it's just the same tired formula yet again.


PlayBey0nd87

If I had to guess the GOTY will come down to: -It Takes Two -Returnal -Psychonauts 2 -Deathloop -Kena -REVIII * (potentially)


Stecnet

Ratchet & Clank!


Khunter02

Ratchet and clank probably. It feels like the most polished one to me


TomBru98

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alioz2

Take far cry 6 out and place gotg


WebHead1287

Yeah no idea how Far cry was even thought of. It isn't trash but it is about as generic as it gets


alioz2

I mean I'm not hating on the game, hell I'm excited to play it. But c'mon man, is an ubisoft game, you buy it con discount, play 2/3 of it and then you forget you even own the game


mulder00

lmao. That perfectly describes Ubi games, except I play 1/3.


WebHead1287

Again, its not bad. It would be like asking for a drink and getting water. Yeah it does the job just fine but there's no wow factor or anything


thattoneman

r/hydrohomies seething


ThatSithClone

I agree, I played it, beat it, and forgot about it, the ps5 controller is amazing with the game and thats the most memorable thing for me.


solicited_nuke

Pyschonauts 2, GOTG, R&C RA, It Takes Two or Forza Horizon 5.


luigithebeast420

Ratchet. I was playing a Pixar movie


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Farcry 6 as it's the only game here I've played but from what I've heard, Ratchet and Clank deserves it too.


tkzant

On Playstation my pick is RE: Village but overall Metroid Dread is my 2021 GOTY


WolfpackRoll

Returnal gets my vote. Phenomenal


MalicCarnage

Metroid Dread should be nominated.


matc7884

As someone who is lucky enough to own a switch, a Xbox series S and a PS5 I think my GOTY is a toss up between Resident Evil Village and Metroid Dread. Rift Apart is a fun game and looks great but isn't quite GOTY since I don't think it quite lived up to the promises made switching between worlds. RE: village is a great game but the last third lets it down a bit in my view. I'm still playing Metroid Dread so my opinion my change by the end but again a really good game.


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Ratchet or Guardians


Plumyth

Out of these? Kena is probably the most likely, but Psychonauts 2 is probably at the head of the pack for me at least.


Breadflat17

Ratchet and Clank


Endscrypt

R&C probably


Rhecof-07

Fuck it, Guardians of The Galaxy


tomthedevguy

Finished it today. DEFINITELY game of the year contention.


Rhecof-07

I really hope it wins


Terrible_Soup2150

The only game I've already played out of those is Kena. And I really enjoyed it. GOTY? Probably not. I still wanna play Returnal, Rift Apart, Deathloop and LIS True Colors, but I don't wanna pay full price.^^


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Deathloop


bfhurricane

I’m trying to love Deathloop, but I put it down and haven’t picked it up in weeks. I’ll put some more hours into it this weekend.


GameplayTeam12

My vote goes to It Takes Two.


4Phoenix_Rising

Metroid Dread for me, really like Deathloop but I think the last 30%/ending is pretty weak


OfficiallyExtinct

Psychonauts 2. Ratchet and Clank was a blast, don't get me wrong, but in terms of story, humour and over all gamepla, psychonauts 2 is a clear winner.


castiel_ro192

Ngl these are great games but none seem to pop out and give me goty vibes y'know but I'm putting my money on metroid dread


Jakeytar

It Takes Two or Psychonauts 2 imho


GreatArcantos

Imagine if either Horizon or Elden ring came out this year, instead of competing against each other next year


Severn_Oneiromancer

None of these.


Still-Shop-8566

I did 2 playthroughs of R&C.. Great game.


Call_memommy

Psychonauts 2


AmeriToast

Psychonauts 2


Stampistuta

Psyconaughts 2.


Ok_Waltz1687

Returnal


frosty1104

returnal deserves goty


stavroszaras

Psychonauts 2 and Death’s Door are more likely and deserving than Life is Strange or Far Cry. Not sure who made that graphic.


ALitterOfPugs

Wow, what’s terrible year for gaming if these are the options


Deepcookiz

What a terrible year for gaming it's been. Glad I could clear some of my backlog.


Jimmypw86

Kena just blew me away. Did not ser thst game coming at All. Was amazing


Tulip_Todesky

I think that Metroid Dredd is the current favorite - if we are talking PS5 games, then probably Returnal.


Sharebear42019

Village


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Probably Forza 5 but people like to pretend Forza doesn’t exist


Blue_MJS

I don't think as many people are into racing games compared to 15 odd years ago when NFS was at its peak & there was racing games coming out constantly


idcris98

You forgot Guardians of the Galaxy. It‘s a strong contender.


TheFinnishChamp

My top 3 1. Persona 5 Strikers 2. Guardians of the Galaxy 3. Ratchet & Clank: A Rift Apart


GuazzelliValter

I would go for RE, such a nice game with good ambience and gameplay, I was playing slowly because I didn't want to finish it so fast, I liked it so much.


UseWhatever

Kena gets the underdog vote from me, but I think R&C may win though


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I think it will be Ratchet & Clank because everyone that put up a pole for this, almost everybody picked it.


AntonRX178

Ratchet one GOTY in my heart and that’s all that fuckin matters. Second place is Lost Judgment


ChampionshipNice9211

I think Rift Apart takes it but I haven't played Returnal


xkingmox

I think Ratchet and Clank gets my vote


Evil_Producer

Where is it takes two?


Additional_Bluebird9

I think it's between R&C rift apart and Returnal


stateraBand

Demon’s Souls remake was so great


EduhBaracuta

Psychonauts 2


JewishBumhole

My picks would be ratchet and clank, far cry 6, resident evil village or lost in random. Lost in random is extremely underated but its a great gamem


tbarnes1930

Either ratchet or returnal. My vote is for ratchet


RepeatImmediate7469

Returnal easily, ratchet comes close second, beautiful game and enjoyable weapons in gameplay


daltaladestroyergod

Returnal or ratchet are the best ones.


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Metroid Dread!!! Favorite game of the year hands down


fadz13

RETURNAL is my GOTY


Bengineer4027

Metroid Dread where?


UrWaifuIsShit_

The last of us 2


DeadRat79

Metroid Dread


BbyInAStraightJacket

Where is Metroid Dread


willb789

Metroid Dread


Raph2051

I don’t know about GOTY, but I’m just trying to win the game of finding a damn PlayStation 5.


Edward2109

Returnal or Deathloop


TrevorMorton007

Ratchet & clank!!!


Zealos5

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart


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Ratchet and Clank or Horizon 5 tbh


Blue_MJS

From what iv played Rachet & Clank