Because I Said So is the only game of the year awards you should care about...because I said so.
If you missed Part 1, check it out to see my 2015 choice for most disappointing, best shrink wrapped and best old game. If you missed Part 2, check it out to see my 2015 choice for best mobile, Vita and 3DS games.
On to Part 3, where I continue to select my favourite game for each platform. My GOTY will emerge from this list, so be sure to pay close attention!
WINNER - Massive Chalice
I kickstarted this game and got a copy for PC, but I'm yet to play it. Then, Microsoft give me a free copy as part of my Gold subscription. However...I haven't really played much of it either! So why is it top spot? Because I haven't purchased a single Xbox One game all year. My pricey Xbox One has been collecting dust. That being said, I'm looking forward to picking up the new Halo, Tomb Raider and Quantum Break.
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WINNER - Metal Gear Solid V
I'm not a fan of the ending, but it was an awesome experience while playing. I even dabbled with the online multiplayer, and that's a big deal for me - I never play online with anyone! I really really hope some DLC comes out, because I'd love to return to the world of MGS V.
RUNNER UP - Grow Home
Grow Home was a PS Plus freebie. It also felt like a tech demo after my first 5 minutes of play. After that, I didn't bother playing it for awhile. For whatever reason, I decided to give it a second shot and I went on to finish it in one or two sittings. It was such a fun little game with quirky mechanics.
WINNER - Super Mario Maker
Unlimited Mario levels? Yes please.
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WINNER - Cities: Skylines
This is what the new SimCity should have been. I wasn't expecting much from Cities Skylines, but it ended up being the best city building experience I've had since SimCity 2000. It's pretty cheap, so go grab it...now!
RUNNER UP - Broken Age Act 2
It wasn't a strong finish, but I really enjoyed Broken Age. It was another one I Kickstarted and I'm glad I did. I'm hopeful we'll see more adventure games like this released in the future.
WINNER - The Witcher 3
I rushed to finish The Witcher 2 so I could start the third entry. All up, I think I played almost 120 hours of Witcher games back to back. That shows you how much I must like them! It's such a fantastic gaming world that feels so alive. I'm sad there may be no more Witcher games...at least for the near future.
RUNNER UP - Life is Strange
It was really difficult not to give this one top spot for PC games. Life is Strange was an emotional (episodic) story in a beautifully drawn world. I'm beginning to click with games being released in chunks every other month and every time an episode of Life is Strange was released, I jumped on it.
That's all for Part 2. Stay tuned for Part 4, which will be my GOTY reveal!