Dead Space Extraction Wins Best Wii Game of 2009

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I'm surprised to say the least. I haven't played it but I doubt it's deserving of best Wii game of 2009, considering other titles like .. Little King's Story, A Boy and His Blob, New Super Mario Bros Wii, Punch-Out!!, etc ...

oh welps.

after finding out that new super mario bros wii didnt win the best platformer...i was sure that it would win best wii game of the year. lol...guess i was wrong :P

GameSpot wants to tell us you need to buy this game because the "M rated" games are better than anything else. New Super Mario Bros Wii is the real GOTY on Wii.

GameSpot wants to tell us you need to buy this game because the "M rated" games are better than anything else. New Super Mario Bros Wii is the real GOTY on Wii.

chris3116

No way. I know it's lame to talk about a game I haven't played but I really can't see how it'd be better than New Super Mario Bros or Little King's Story.locopatho

i'm shocked. i don't know if i'm shocked because extraction won or because uncharted 2 didn't get best PS3 game (even though i think it wouldn't deserve it) :PBrunoBRS

[QUOTE="BrunoBRS"]i'm shocked. i don't know if i'm shocked because extraction won or because uncharted 2 didn't get best PS3 game (even though i think it wouldn't deserve it) :Pprinnyhero25

I haven't played Dead Space Extraction, but I have a hard time believing the game is better than New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Punch-Out and Little King's Story, which is the game that should have won by a landslide as far as I am concerned.

Wow, they're really attempting to promote this game, aren't they? Then again, considering people's inherent prejudice against it, it's a little bit justified. A little bit.

Like everyone is saying, I haven't played it but by the looks of it it can't be better than New Super Mario Bros. Wii or Little King's Story.

That is all.

they nominated 2 on-rails-shooters for best wii game of the year. wtf? leaving out some real gems like little kings story among others. and then to make it worse one of those light gun games even wins. don't get me wrong. I own dead space extraction and enjoy it, but it is nowhere near the best game or one of the best games of the year.

No way. I know it's lame to talk about a game I haven't played but I really can't see how it'd be better than New Super Mario Bros or Little King's Story.locopatho

Oh boy.....

I'm disgusted, and extremely surprised

[QUOTE="locopatho"]No way. I know it's lame to talk about a game I haven't played but I really can't see how it'd be better than New Super Mario Bros or Little King's Story.clicketyclick

Who cares if gamespot gave DS:E wii GOTY. NSMBW will still get readers choice wii GOTY.

[QUOTE="clicketyclick"][QUOTE="locopatho"]No way. I know it's lame to talk about a game I haven't played but I really can't see how it'd be better than New Super Mario Bros or Little King's Story.locopatho

Doesn't really matter what wins these awards, its all a matter of perception. I played about an hour of Extraction and no Clickety I did not find it innovative :P it was a well crafted game but it wouldn't be my personal GOTY. Sepewrath

Based on what I played on the Wii this year I'd probably say my favourite games were the following:

• Punch-Out
• Wii Sports Resort
• New Super Mario Bros. Wii
• Little King's Story
• Metroid Prime Trilogy
• LostWinds: Winter of the Melodia's.

:)

Based on what I played on the Wii this year I'd probably say my favourite games were the following:

• Punch-Out
• Wii Sports Resort
• New Super Mario Bros. Wii
• Little King's Story
• Metroid Prime Trilogy
• LostWinds: Winter of the Melodia's.

:)

Based on what I played on the Wii this year I'd probably say my favourite games were the following:

• Punch-Out
• Wii Sports Resort
• New Super Mario Bros. Wii
• Little King's Story
• Metroid Prime Trilogy
• LostWinds: Winter of the Melodia's.

:)

Haziqonfire

[QUOTE="Sepewrath"]Doesn't really matter what wins these awards, its all a matter of perception. I played about an hour of Extraction and no Clickety I did not find it innovative :P it was a well crafted game but it wouldn't be my personal GOTY. clicketyclick

I love you.

I would not make New SMB, GOTY, but even thus extraction is GREAT, pry one of the best I have play on the Wii this year, I`m not sure I`ll give it GOTY... then again, imo there is no many others option (that i can think of right now)

note: I have both... :)

btw: I do agree with SOul Demons as the GOTY in PS3... in my chart is the only perfect score I have give to a game in a long time....

btw2: :P which one won best plataform... *goes and see*

[QUOTE="Haziqonfire"]

Based on what I played on the Wii this year I'd probably say my favourite games were the following:

• Punch-Out
• Wii Sports Resort
• New Super Mario Bros. Wii
• Little King's Story
• Metroid Prime Trilogy
• LostWinds: Winter of the Melodia's.

:)

clicketyclick

I wasn't talking about GOTY, just my favourite Wii games that released this year. I also forgot to mention Silent Hill: Shattered Memories.

And I didnt watch the video haha.

I didn't see that one coming. I doubt any other sites or mags would do the same. At least DSE is getting some recognition.

What?

I agreed with the assessment that it was the game that had the highest ratio of quality to sales of the Wii library... but the best game in all of 2009?

I'm really kind of wondering if they actually think that it was that great or if they're just trying to get people to buy it. I mean it's not as though it was the highest-rated game in 2009 or anything; the following games released in 2009 were all rated higher:

• New Super Mario Bros. Wii (8.5)
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Reflex Edition (8.5)
• NHL 2K10 (8.5)
• Little King's Story (8.5)
• Punch-Out!! (8.5)
• The Beatles: Rock Band (9.0)
• Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 (9.0)
• Boom Blox Bash Party (8.5)

Now, I know that we're told that we're generally not supposed to directly compare scores... but even so, if a game that scores 8.0 is crowned GOTY (which basically cannot be done without declaring it to be better than all other games) when there were other games that scored 8.5 or 9.0, then I have to ask what the point even is of assigning a numeric score when it apparently is so utterly removed from any semblance of comparability.

Havent played extraction or NSMBW but I know Little King Story doesnt deserve itWaffle_Fish

Havent played extraction or NSMBW but I know Little King Story doesnt deserve itWaffle_Fish

Now, I know that we're told that we're generally not supposed to directly compare scores... but even so, if a game that scores 8.0 is crowned GOTY (which basically cannot be done without declaring it to be better than all other games) when there were other games that scored 8.5 or 9.0, then I have to ask what the point even is of assigning a numeric score when it apparently is so utterly removed from any semblance of comparability.

GabuEx

[QUOTE="GabuEx"]

Now, I know that we're told that we're generally not supposed to directly compare scores... but even so, if a game that scores 8.0 is crowned GOTY (which basically cannot be done without declaring it to be better than all other games) when there were other games that scored 8.5 or 9.0, then I have to ask what the point even is of assigning a numeric score when it apparently is so utterly removed from any semblance of comparability.

FFCYAN

I agree with Gamespot on this one 100%

[QUOTE="Sepewrath"]Doesn't really matter what wins these awards, its all a matter of perception. I played about an hour of Extraction and no Clickety I did not find it innovative :P it was a well crafted game but it wouldn't be my personal GOTY. clicketyclick

I can't really say I think too much of this award, quite honestly. GS has been rather high and vocal on Extraction lately, so while I'm scratching my head on the reasoning they chose this game, I can't say I'm too shocked. Obviously, it's not exactly a popular choice from its readers, though, so I wonder if GS is going to actually explain themselves for picking this over games that were actually rater higher and much more sought after. It's not like they HAVE to, however.

BTW, I've been meaning to ask a question to a certain member here:

Clicketyclick, do you have this game or something? Just curious. :P

[QUOTE="FFCYAN"]

[QUOTE="GabuEx"]

Now, I know that we're told that we're generally not supposed to directly compare scores... but even so, if a game that scores 8.0 is crowned GOTY (which basically cannot be done without declaring it to be better than all other games) when there were other games that scored 8.5 or 9.0, then I have to ask what the point even is of assigning a numeric score when it apparently is so utterly removed from any semblance of comparability.

BrunoBRS

But Extraction is like 3 hours long, you'd be impressed if you saw a 3rd of the Mona Lisa. Sepewrath

Well there's your problem right there. It isn't a mere 3 hours long. But I can understand how difficult it must be for you to figure out how long a game is by only playing one hour of it. ;)

BTW, I've been meaning to ask a question to a certain member here:

Clicketyclick, do you have this game or something? Just curious. :PMadmangamer364

yyyyyep.

An 8 is on par with other site reviews. I highly doubt anyone thought it was a 10. It just seems to me it was GOTY because it's a "core" title with an M rating. NSMBWii would have been more logical choice for various reasons.FFCYAN

I don't know about that. They gave Super Mario Galaxy the overall GOTY for 2007 despite it being up against 6 M-rated games. And SMG also won in the Wii game category, despite being up against an M rated game.

I think the idea is that, while SMG innovated, NSMB didn't. Sure it's a solid, polished, fun game, but it's playing it safe and didn't introduce a bunch of new aspects like SMG did. So I think that marks are one thing, but they award the platform and overall GOTY awards are reserved for games that take risks and deliver something we haven't tasted before -- a fresh experience.

Dead Spcae: Extraction does not deserve it. While it's a good game it's nowhere among the best this year. I would really like to know if GameSpot editors even play Wii games more than they have to. With games like Silent Hill: Shattered Memories and Little King's Story it's simply stupid and unbeliveable that a game like Dead Space: Extraction wins the Wii Game of the Year award.

NSMB is easily the best Wii game of the year.... I'd probably give LKS the number two slot, with Punch Out behind that, then Extraction, then Tiger Woods. I don't even know why Overkill was a finalist.... It feels like something you'd buy at a dollar store.... or like when you go to pick up a box that you think will be heavy but it turns out to be less than a pound and you look like an idiot lifting it too high too fast.

I really don't get why GS suddenly loves Extraction so much. I mean, it's a good game, and it is pretty unique, but there are some definite flaws that can't be overlooked. I felt the same way about the GS take on No More Heroes. It's a decent game with tons of flaws.... so why are they so generous with THESE games when there are a LOT of games that fit that bill, like LKS (though I don't think it has many flaws at all) and Deadly Creatures.

Well there's your problem right there. It isn't a mere 3 hours long. But I can understand how difficult it must be for you to figure out how long a game is by only playing one hour of it. ;)

clicketyclick

Extraction was good, but Muramasa, Rune Factory, LKS and NSMB were all great games and couldve been solid contenders for Wii GOTY.

[QUOTE="clicketyclick"]

Well there's your problem right there. It isn't a mere 3 hours long. But I can understand how difficult it must be for you to figure out how long a game is by only playing one hour of it. ;)

Sepewrath

I don't know about that. They gave Super Mario Galaxy the overall GOTY for 2007 despite it being up against 6 M-rated games. And SMG also won in the Wii game category, despite being up against an M rated game.

I think the idea is that, while SMG innovated, NSMB didn't. Sure it's a solid, polished, fun game, but it's playing it safe and didn't introduce a bunch of new aspects like SMG did. So I think that marks are one thing, but they award the platform and overall GOTY awards are reserved for games that take risks and deliver something we haven't tasted before -- a fresh experience.

clicketyclick

Scribblenauts was probably the most innovative game in the entire year. I can't remember any other game in existence whose core gameplay revolved around the ability to write anything in the English language and have it be usable. Yet not only was the DS game of the year yet another GTA game, Scribblenauts did not even receive an editorial nomination.

And then there was Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, too. How many horror games were released this year that had no combat whatsoever? If you want to talk risk, I think that's an awfully huge risk, one which many people found rather distasteful. And, to be honest, even though we were guided step-by-step in DS:E whereas SH:SM had to accomodate the gamer's ability to walk around free, I still found it a far more engrossing experience. Yet it didn't even receive any GOTY nomination, let alone an editorial nomination. I would have given it the Wii GOTY without a moment's hesitation.

DS:E was a pretty good game, sure. And yes, it had that one single moment that was really well done. But I cannot help but feel that there were games that were both better overall and more fresher in their feel released on the Wii this year, which makes it so that I can't help but wonder when you put this award next to its award of "best game no one played".