Demon's Souls is gamespot's GOTY (Keep it here or face punishment)

....and PS3 get another GOTY game, 360 is left out in the dust :lol:

You'd think a game that implements better RPG elements, and focuses on the genre better would win that genre award... Odd, indeed. And don't get me started on that strategy award. Bah.

Stevo_the_gamer

So you think Hearts of Iron 3 should have won best strategy game as well? After all it was the deepest game in the genre this year.

I can understand why people think Sims 3 isn't a strategy game but it really frustrates me that people nominate Dawn of War 2 instead which is even less of a strategy game than Sims 3.

So you think Hearts of Iron 3 should have won best strategy game as well? After all it was the deepest game in the genre this year.

I can understand why people think Sims 3 isn't a strategy game but it really frustrates me that people nominate Dawn of War 2 instead which is even less of a strategy game than Sims 3.

JLF1

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[QUOTE="Stevo_the_gamer"]Then how'd a game with light RPG elements beat Dragon Age: Origins for Best RPG? :?

Stevo_the_gamer

Because it won the best RPG of the year not the deepest RPG of the year.

It's not always the deepest game in a genre that represents it the best. If that was the case then Hearts of Iron 3 would have won Strategy game of the year and Arma 2 Shooter of the year.

Demon's souls are more of a flawless game than Dragon Age. Dragon Age goes deeper but not everything works as good as it should because of that.

Demon's souls is an RPG but it's not RPG parts in it that are the core fundations of the gameplay. It's more in the background.

You'd think a game that implements better RPG elements, and focuses on the genre better would win that genre award... Odd, indeed. And don't get me started on that strategy award. Bah.

Here's the explanation:

"The 2009 awards break down the top games of the year into categories based on genre. As games grow increasingly diverse and inventive and incorporate multiple facets of various genres, it becomes harder and harder to assign them to a single category, but we've done so here to the best of our ability. Therefore, our awards represent the best game in the genre, and not the game that best represents the genre it's categorized as."

http://au.gamespot.com/best-of/genre-awards/index.html

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really? this game doesnt appeal to me in the slightest....is it really that good?

BeanTownBrown86

i was also thinking the same before i bought this game. but man, this game is really awesome than i expected. if u2, mw2, ac2 wasnt released this year, i probably still playing this game. im on my 2nd playthrough right now and the enemies is more harder even on a pure white WT.

that was surprising :o

You'd think a game that implements better RPG elements, and focuses on the genre better would win that genre award... Odd, indeed. And don't get me started on that strategy award. Bah.Stevo_the_gamer

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[QUOTE="Stevo_the_gamer"]Then how'd a game with light RPG elements beat Dragon Age: Origins for Best RPG? :?

Stevo_the_gamer

Because it won the best RPG of the year not the deepest RPG of the year.

It's not always the deepest game in a genre that represents it the best. If that was the case then Hearts of Iron 3 would have won Strategy game of the year and Arma 2 Shooter of the year.

Demon's souls are more of a flawless game than Dragon Age. Dragon Age goes deeper but not everything works as good as it should because of that.

Demon's souls is an RPG but it's not RPG parts in it that are the core fundations of the gameplay. It's more in the background.

You'd think a game that implements better RPG elements, and focuses on the genre better would win that genre award... Odd, indeed. And don't get me started on that strategy award. Bah.

I believe the reason why DS won best RPG award because it broke away with tradition casual RPG games and tried new and innovative gameplay elements to RPG genre, whereas DA:O offered great traditional RPG game mechanics but offered nothing new.

>I believe the reason why DS won best RPG award because it broke away with tradition casual RPG games and tried new and innovative gameplay elements to RPG genre, whereas DA:O offered great traditional RPG game mechanics but offered nothing new.

fun-da-mental

lol PS3 fanboys are pissed out too...

oajlu

Nope, I would think that belongs to Empire: Total War. I'm not sure how measuring the level of depth is actually possible though.

Stevo_the_gamer

HOI3 kicks the ass of Empire when it comes to strategy but it lacks the tactical battles of Empire. HOI3 is the better "strategy" game but falls when it comes to other things. The overworld map in Empire is a joke compared to the overworld map in HOI3 but that's all HOI3 has.

[QUOTE="fun-da-mental"]>I believe the reason why DS won best RPG award because it broke away with tradition casual RPG games and tried new and innovative gameplay elements to RPG genre, whereas DA:O offered great traditional RPG game mechanics but offered nothing new.

Stevo_the_gamer

And Boom there goes the dynamite. LMAO

Although DS won GOTY i still won't get, not my type of game.

Intresting pick. Seems a bit of a double standard, but still an awesome game.

[QUOTE="Stevo_the_gamer"]

Nope, I would think that belongs to Empire: Total War. I'm not sure how measuring the level of depth is actually possible though.

JLF1

HOI3 kicks the ass of Empire when it comes to strategy but it lacks the tactical battles of Empire. HOI3 is the better "strategy" game but falls when it comes to other things. The overworld map in Empire is a joke compared to the overworld map in HOI3 but that's all HOI3 has.

that was surprising :o

that was surprising :o

jmdude

Game looks stupid to me. :(

[QUOTE="fun-da-mental"]>I believe the reason why DS won best RPG award because it broke away with tradition casual RPG games and tried new and innovative gameplay elements to RPG genre, whereas DA:O offered great traditional RPG game mechanics but offered nothing new.

Stevo_the_gamer

My mind is blown.

As much as I enjoyed Demon's Souls, I didn't think GS would go for a game that's doesn't have a lot of mass appeal.

So HI3 has a better World Map? I'll take the tactical battles on land, siege, and naval combat thank you very much. That's what makes Empire so much damn fun -- nothing beats having thousands of soldiers march across a field getting hit by arty and then having a massive line-infantry combat war. Ha. Regardless, I honestly couldn't discuss with you the level of depth within HoI3 due too I haven't had the pleasure of experiencing it; twas on my but Santa did not deliver.

Stevo_the_gamer

Have you played any of the Europa Univeralis or Hearts of Iron games before?

I was trying to make an awfully bad analogy with HOI3 and Empire. HOI3 is the deepest pure strategy game (Dragon Age) but Empire which is weaker on strategy even if it works great also has the whole tactical battle gameplay in place that makes it the overall more interesting game (Demon's souls).

Yes I draw a difference between Strategy (overworld, planning and mico-managing gameplay outside combat)and tactical (battle) gameplay which is why I find it funny when people hate on Sims 3 not being a strategy game but then mention games like Dawn of War 2 instead which basically is a pure tactics game.

My response is .. 'really?'

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That is awesome. Good job Gamespot. You didn't fall victim to hype.

Though, a better upset pick would have been The Sims 3.

Now I want a PS3 even more. :cry:

Chutebox

Ugh. I love Demon's Souls but game of the year? Meh.

I can't understand why everyone likes this game. Everything I've heard about it makes it sound like something only a small niche would be into, but everywhere I go everyone's praising it. The success of this game has baffled me. I've always failed to see the appeal of dungeon crawlers. The idea of one that is horrendously difficult and unforgiving, and takes place in medieval dullness is wholly unappetizing to the point of vomiting being imminent.

What I can appreciate however is the innovative gameplay mechanics that are strewn about. Hope that stuff finds its way into games I'd have the possibility to enjoy.

[QUOTE="Giancar"]you really should not write U2 in the same sentence like MW2...foxhound_fox

this made my day:lol:

gamespot didn't even give uncharted 2 best ps3 game:lol:

I can't understand why everyone likes this game. Everything I've heard about it makes it sound like something only a small niche would be into

InsaneBasura

If it's a good game, who cares if it only appeals to a small niche? Aren't simulators and sports games eligible for GOTY?

I can't understand why everyone likes this game. Everything I've heard about it makes it sound like something only a small niche would be into, but everywhere I go everyone's praising it. The success of this game has baffled me. I've always failed to see the appeal of dungeon crawlers. The idea of one that is horrendously difficult and unforgiving, and takes place in medieval dullness is wholly unappetizing to the point of vomiting being imminent.

What I can appreciate however is the innovative gameplay mechanics that are strewn about. Hope that stuff finds its way into games I'd have the possibility to enjoy.

InsaneBasura

Have you played the game?

My mind is blown.

As much as I enjoyed Demon's Souls, I didn't think GS would go for a game that's doesn't have a lot of mass appeal.

Gxgear

[QUOTE="InsaneBasura"]

I can't understand why everyone likes this game. Everything I've heard about it makes it sound like something only a small niche would be into

KHAndAnime

If it's a good game, who cares if it only appeals to a small niche? Aren't simulators and sports games eligible for GOTY?

Don't think I've seen either make a GOTY nominee list.. but I could be wrong.

So how in the world did Infamous get IPotY?

Mogotoo

Woah! Underdog of the year takes it!

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[QUOTE="InsaneBasura"]

I can't understand why everyone likes this game. Everything I've heard about it makes it sound like something only a small niche would be into

Espada12

If it's a good game, who cares if it only appeals to a small niche? Aren't simulators and sports games eligible for GOTY?

Don't think I've seen either make a GOTY nominee list.. but I could be wrong.

I can't understand why everyone likes this game. Everything I've heard about it makes it sound like something only a small niche would be into, but everywhere I go everyone's praising it. The success of this game has baffled me. I've always failed to see the appeal of dungeon crawlers. The idea of one that is horrendously difficult and unforgiving, and takes place in medieval dullness is wholly unappetizing to the point of vomiting being imminent.

What I can appreciate however is the innovative gameplay mechanics that are strewn about. Hope that stuff finds its way into games I'd have the possibility to enjoy.

InsaneBasura

I felt exacly like you but I got the game anyways and I agree with Gamespot on GOTY. Try this game before passing it on because it's a gem much like the game in your sig. ;)

I can't understand why everyone likes this game. Everything I've heard about it makes it sound like something only a small niche would be into, but everywhere I go everyone's praising it. The success of this game has baffled me. I've always failed to see the appeal of dungeon crawlers. The idea of one that is horrendously difficult and unforgiving, and takes place in medieval dullness is wholly unappetizing to the point of vomiting being imminent.

What I can appreciate however is the innovative gameplay mechanics that are strewn about. Hope that stuff finds its way into games I'd have the possibility to enjoy.

InsaneBasura

I am still trying to figure out how Uncharted 2, and Ratchet and Clank.. Beat Dragon Age in voice acting and script.. sSubZerOo

[QUOTE="sSubZerOo"]I am still trying to figure out how Uncharted 2, and Ratchet and Clank.. Beat Dragon Age in voice acting and script.. Vandalvideo

I am still trying to figure out how Uncharted 2, and Ratchet and Clank.. Beat Dragon Age in voice acting and script.. sSubZerOo

... Hehehe its kind of funny you mention that because Alister voices in U2 as well. And the dwarf npc (wow can't remember his name) sounds just like Wolverine.sSubZerOo

I am still trying to figure out how Uncharted 2, and Ratchet and Clank.. Beat Dragon Age in voice acting and script.. sSubZerOo

Great story man.

[QUOTE="sSubZerOo"] ... Hehehe its kind of funny you mention that because Alister voices in U2 as well. And the dwarf npc (wow can't remember his name) sounds just like Wolverine.Vandalvideo