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I've heard you guys say a lot of great things about Braid, so I can't wait to get home and download it tomorrow; I won it free from a contest on Spike a few days ago. :)
I think World of Goo should be where Castle Crashers is.
The lack of GTAIV in the finalists makes me happy.
The lack of GTAIV in the finalists makes me happy.
At least you guys mentioned SSBB. I knew it wouldn't win by a long shot, but after seeing lots of organizations not even acknologing it, I was somewhat dissapointed. Or maybe its my subconsious Nintendo fanboyishness getting the best of me.
Mmmm... I think that would be MGS4 for me... Haven't played all of the games in the list but I have played most of them... And MGS4 cannot be surpassed. I would even go as far as saying that it could a contender for the game of all-time, ever, everything, well... forever.
Putting aside the severe lack of Castlevania, Apollo Justice, Rhythm Tengoku Gold, and Brawl, my vote of this lot would have to go to Left 4 Dead. I love me some zombies.
No GTA on the list makes me happy though. *ducks*
No GTA on the list makes me happy though. *ducks*
SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSNNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKE!!
One of the best games I have played my gaming life, it's that good.
One of the best games I have played my gaming life, it's that good.
Don't know if i would vote for it as game of the year, but honestly, the game I had the most fun playing was Bionic Commando: Rearmed. It caught me by surprise. They just did so much that was right with that game. I loved the original and I love the remake even more. I loved how they rebalanced the game while still keeping it enormously challenging.
yeah Castle Crashers instead of GTA IV makes me wanna punch this list on its metaphorical face.
Still, I can't express how much I love you guys for having Lost Odyssey up there (even though we all know Braid's winning).
Still, I can't express how much I love you guys for having Lost Odyssey up there (even though we all know Braid's winning).
Not having GTA IV on there is a shame. Cute and quirky Castle crashers dosen't deserve top billing over it or Gears.
Since this is destructoid, thus the hardest of all cores, I'll say DGOTY: MGS4! I get goosebumps just thinking of some of those scenes...
Mega Man 9. Just that it exists, is amazing. Add in the bonus extra stuff that you can buy, and its my pick.
Roody I completely agree in your happiness about GTA4 being excluded. Game doesn't deserve to be called GTA.
This is a tough year. It's really a big toss up between Left 4 Dead and MGS4...Really tough decision.
This is a tough year. It's really a big toss up between Left 4 Dead and MGS4...Really tough decision.
@RAB That was the original concept art for the survivors.
My vote has to go for Braid. I haven't played MGS4 yet, so I can't vote for it even though it likely would have gotten my vote.
Left 4 Dead would be a close second, but it's just not important enough. Braid has changed the way I look at games. Left 4 Dead is just a hell of a lot of fun.
My vote has to go for Braid. I haven't played MGS4 yet, so I can't vote for it even though it likely would have gotten my vote.
Left 4 Dead would be a close second, but it's just not important enough. Braid has changed the way I look at games. Left 4 Dead is just a hell of a lot of fun.
Metal Gear Solid 4. Metal Gear Solid 4. Metal Gear Solid 4. Metal Gear Solid 4. Metal Gear Solid 4. Metal Gear Solid 4. Metal Gear Solid 4. Metal Gear Solid 4. Metal Gear Solid 4. Metal Gear Solid 4. Metal Gear Solid 4. Metal Gear Solid 4. Metal Gear Solid 4. Metal Gear Solid 4. Metal Gear Solid 4. Metal Gear Solid 4. Metal Gear Solid 4. Metal Gear Solid 4. Metal Gear Solid 4. Metal Gear Solid 4. Metal Gear Solid 4. Metal Gear Solid 4.
Did I mention Metal Gear Solid 4? I can't wrap my brain around how it can even be debated.
Did I mention Metal Gear Solid 4? I can't wrap my brain around how it can even be debated.
I played a crap ton of games this year....this is actually the year I re-affirmed my life as a hardcore gamer. Holy hell did I play a ton of COD4. Holy hell did I play a ton of games this year in General. Holy Hell I cant stop playing Gears of War 2.
Holy Hell MGS4 was one of the most amazing titles I've ever played. One of my favorite things about playing games are the "Wow" factor you get with a new game sometimes....you know...the "Wow" from that brand new game that everyone has been hyping.
MGS4, I think, was the best title of the year. I played through the campaign once, and thats it...I havn't touched it since, but I still think it's the best title out of all the titles I've played...even if not as addictive as some.
If you havn't played it, you should. If you have played it, you know why I'm saying this.
ps. God I love Gamefly, gave me all the wonderful games without killing my pocket
Holy Hell MGS4 was one of the most amazing titles I've ever played. One of my favorite things about playing games are the "Wow" factor you get with a new game sometimes....you know...the "Wow" from that brand new game that everyone has been hyping.
MGS4, I think, was the best title of the year. I played through the campaign once, and thats it...I havn't touched it since, but I still think it's the best title out of all the titles I've played...even if not as addictive as some.
If you havn't played it, you should. If you have played it, you know why I'm saying this.
ps. God I love Gamefly, gave me all the wonderful games without killing my pocket
@rab,
Towards the end of development they decided to revise the character designs to come up with the cleaner, more distinctive ones they have now.
Towards the end of development they decided to revise the character designs to come up with the cleaner, more distinctive ones they have now.
Metal Gear Solid 4 trumps all of these games handidly, except for maybe Fallout 3. Its an extremely tight and polished shooter as well as a stealth game, the visuals are top-notch, the best sound effects ever in gaming, A+ level music, voice acting is top of the line, and it has one of the best storylines in gaming. ever.
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Rant time: Left 4 Dead is only here because the DToid writers had some stupid joygasm over this game. Its a generic floaty shooter with 4-player co-op, something Halo 3 did how many years ago? Its campaign is painfully short, its gameplay is repetative, its graphics are mediocre-at-best for this generation, and its controls are very stripped down for an FPS. The only replayability that comes from this game is by being attacked by zombies from point A versus point B. Go play CoD:W@W's Nazi Zombie mode and you'll play a much more satisfying version of Left 4 Dead. This game constantly feels like nothing more than a Zombie mod for Half Life.
Also... the lack of GTA4 amongst the finalists makes me extremely happy.
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Rant time: Left 4 Dead is only here because the DToid writers had some stupid joygasm over this game. Its a generic floaty shooter with 4-player co-op, something Halo 3 did how many years ago? Its campaign is painfully short, its gameplay is repetative, its graphics are mediocre-at-best for this generation, and its controls are very stripped down for an FPS. The only replayability that comes from this game is by being attacked by zombies from point A versus point B. Go play CoD:W@W's Nazi Zombie mode and you'll play a much more satisfying version of Left 4 Dead. This game constantly feels like nothing more than a Zombie mod for Half Life.
Also... the lack of GTA4 amongst the finalists makes me extremely happy.
I played a crap ton of games this year....this is actually the year I re-affirmed my life as a hardcore gamer. Holy hell did I play a ton of COD4. Holy hell did I play a ton of games this year in General. Holy Hell I cant stop playing Gears of War 2.
Holy Hell MGS4 was one of the most amazing titles I've ever played. One of my favorite things about playing games are the "Wow" factor you get with a new game sometimes....you know...the "Wow" from that brand new game that everyone has been hyping.
MGS4, I think, was the best title of the year. I played through the campaign once, and thats it...I havn't touched it since, but I still think it's the best title out of all the titles I've played...even if not as addictive as some.
Holy Hell MGS4 was one of the most amazing titles I've ever played. One of my favorite things about playing games are the "Wow" factor you get with a new game sometimes....you know...the "Wow" from that brand new game that everyone has been hyping.
MGS4, I think, was the best title of the year. I played through the campaign once, and thats it...I havn't touched it since, but I still think it's the best title out of all the titles I've played...even if not as addictive as some.
Lost Odyssey, really? Didn't seem to be that well liked when it came out.
I think I have to get Braid though, haven't bought anything on the XBLM and it looks like a good place to start.
I also agree that GTA:IV doesn't deserve to be GOTY, it's good but not that good.
I think I have to get Braid though, haven't bought anything on the XBLM and it looks like a good place to start.
I also agree that GTA:IV doesn't deserve to be GOTY, it's good but not that good.
bloody glad to see GTA gets no special love... seeing as there is absolutely nothing special about it.
I do feel that Ecclesia deserves a little more limelight though...
I do feel that Ecclesia deserves a little more limelight though...
wtfff why all the GTA hate? that game was amazing and you all know it. that was going to be my hardest decision between gta and fallout. with this list though.. fallout 3 hands down.
I don't think L4D should be there at all. It's a co-op zombie game, but it's still pretty damn flawed with a short campaign and no climactic finale.
It's not bad, but I definitely wouldn't put it as a nominee for GotY. Especially when there's more deserving Honorable Mentions.
It's not bad, but I definitely wouldn't put it as a nominee for GotY. Especially when there's more deserving Honorable Mentions.
Lost odyssey should not even be on this list imo. Your basic typical rpg. And the ending was super ultra mega lame. Kinda reminded me of the ending in fable 2. LAME. In all honesty I'd prolly have to give GOTY to Fallout 3. Left 4 dead is up there but it does'nt have enough variety and choice as fallout. Sure it revolutionized co-op, but this is just the beginning.
Tough crowd, DMC4 didn't even make the honorable mentions list. Sure it got a little repetitive with the backtracking and repeat bosses, but the combat was solid and it was fun game.
I'm with Phoenix! L4D is amazing but not GOTY material.
GTA4 is also not GOTY material either.
MGS4 or Fallout3 gets my vote!
GTA4 is also not GOTY material either.
MGS4 or Fallout3 gets my vote!
Lol at the L4D pic. I'm glad Valve changed the look of those characters.
Personally, I would have to vote for Braid with L4D in a close second. And 3rd would go to Earth Defense Force 2017! (fucking loved that game)
Personally, I would have to vote for Braid with L4D in a close second. And 3rd would go to Earth Defense Force 2017! (fucking loved that game)
NO MORE HEROES WAS ROBBED.
Seriously, a game that incorporates lightsabers, accurate dismemberment, a guy who shoots Kamehamehas from his crotch, a female alternative to Afro Samurai, a chick who bats gimps at you, and a satirical equivalent of every predictable cliche in the book DOESN'T make the final cut?
A travesty if there ever was one.
Seriously, a game that incorporates lightsabers, accurate dismemberment, a guy who shoots Kamehamehas from his crotch, a female alternative to Afro Samurai, a chick who bats gimps at you, and a satirical equivalent of every predictable cliche in the book DOESN'T make the final cut?
A travesty if there ever was one.
Lost Odyssey. Seriously.
One of the few original IPs to come out this year to market and a truly top-notch traditional RPG that puts Final Fantasy to shame. They've truly crafted a game which had an engrossing story and extremely likable characters with great voice actors all wrapped up with the traditional Japanese RPG battle system that was modified in such a way to negate many problems of the genre but not to the extent to alienate fans.
Vey few games made me as emotional as Lost Odyssey did.
I truly enjoyed Lost Odyssey and hope it wins Destructoid's Game of the Year.
One of the few original IPs to come out this year to market and a truly top-notch traditional RPG that puts Final Fantasy to shame. They've truly crafted a game which had an engrossing story and extremely likable characters with great voice actors all wrapped up with the traditional Japanese RPG battle system that was modified in such a way to negate many problems of the genre but not to the extent to alienate fans.
Vey few games made me as emotional as Lost Odyssey did.
I truly enjoyed Lost Odyssey and hope it wins Destructoid's Game of the Year.
not trying to start a massive flame war but what is it with everyones hate on gta IV? i feel like one of the only few people who really enjoyed playing through it. they totally reinvented the series. i know it has it glitches, the melee combat is frustratingly stupid and yes the realistic driving style was not really necessary for the game but come on. the only reason people are hating on it is because it's trendy and everyone was expecting it to be exactly like previous gta's. if the game had been released under a different name and was not associated with gta at all, it would not be getting the bashing it receives now
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