Game of The Year Discussion

**jmood88** · 11-17-2007, 08:20 PM

Re: Game of The Year Discussion

Originally posted by Misfit

I haven't finished Metroid or gotten my hands on the full version of some of the fall's big titles yet, but right now I think "How can it not be Mario?!" Galaxy is likely going to be one of those games we're discussing as one of the all-time greats 5-10 years from now. There are a lot of 5 star games out there right now, but I find it hard to believe any of them will carry such weight.

So why will Mario carry weight?

**Spectre** · 11-17-2007, 08:32 PM

Re: Game of The Year Discussion

Unless something catastrophic happens to Mass Effect, I think it will win GOTY. It just looks like it will redefine (dare I say revolutionize) the manner in which we experience video games.

**DLaren** · 11-17-2007, 08:36 PM

Re: Game of The Year Discussion

PC: Command & Conquer 3

PS2: Madden'08

Hand-Helds: Final Fantasy VI

360: Mass Effect

Been a great gaming year for me, 2007 has given me one the best RTS games of all time (C&C3), allowed me to re-visit the RPG that had the most engaging and personable characters of all time (FF6), provided me with another solid football gaming experience (Madden), and next week I'll be playing what might be the greatest western-RPG of all time (ME)...

**mgoblue** · 11-17-2007, 08:39 PM

Re: Game of The Year Discussion

Originally posted by Spectre

Unless something catastrophic happens to Mass Effect, I think it will win GOTY. It just looks like it will redefine (dare I say revolutionize) the manner in which we experience video games.

I agree 100% there. Every Bioware game has just gotten better, so I can only think ME will be stellar.

Sports game, for me, is between Skate and NHL 08. Those just are fun and great games. None of the baseball (I don't have a PS3), football, or basketball games sucked me in like those two did.

**seanmac** · 11-17-2007, 08:52 PM

Re: Game of The Year Discussion

Originally posted by Pared

But whether or not you're a fan isn't really part of the discussion.

You can hate the Game of the Year.

In terms of recreating a sport, The Show is unmatched. Others are close but The Show comes out on top because of how deep the game is.

I would go the other way- NHL 08 is a better game because it does a great job of modeling its sport, but it does so with such incredibly simple and elegant controls.

**Tomba** · 11-17-2007, 09:41 PM

Re: Game of The Year Discussion

Originally posted by jmood88

Mass Effect hasn't officially come out yet.

mass effect will be a great rpg. but GoTY should mean for everyone. meaning anyone can pick up and play it...

**jmood88** · 11-17-2007, 10:45 PM

Re: Game of The Year Discussion

Originally posted by Tomba321

mass effect will be a great rpg. but GoTY should mean for everyone. meaning anyone can pick up and play it...

Nah game of the year should go to the best game, not the easiest to pick up and play or else Tetris would always be game of the year.

**Tomba** · 11-17-2007, 10:53 PM

Re: Game of The Year Discussion

Originally posted by jmood88

Nah game of the year should go to the best game, not the easiest to pick up and play or else Tetris would always be game of the year.

That's going a bit over board i just meant accessible/accessibility...

the Best game is usually the game EVERYONES played though...

So sales might just determine it too...

again mario galaxy

**vinny** · 11-17-2007, 11:42 PM

Re: Game of The Year Discussion

Originally posted by Tomba321

the Best game is usually the game EVERYONES played though...

So sales might just determine it too...

If thats the case then Halo 3 would be the winner and I'm sure Mass Effect will be a better game. Imo game of the year should go to the BEST game.

**Tomba** · 11-18-2007, 12:05 AM

Re: Game of The Year Discussion

Originally posted by jmood88

So why will Mario carry weight?

I would go to gamerankings.com to see why...

**vinny** · 11-18-2007, 12:09 AM

Re: Game of The Year Discussion

Originally posted by Tomba321

I would go to gamerankings.com to see why...

I have no interest in the game, but I'm impressed. I had no idea it got those kind of scores.

**Tomba** · 11-18-2007, 12:22 AM

Re: Game of The Year Discussion

Originally posted by vinny

I have no interest in the game, but I'm impressed. I had no idea it got those kind of scores.

me eiethr i don't even have a Wii anymore BUT the scores make it the greatest game of all time...

**jmood88** · 11-18-2007, 12:27 AM

Re: Game of The Year Discussion

Originally posted by Tomba321

I would go to gamerankings.com to see why...

That doesn't really mean anything, it's just a collection of ratings.

**TheMatrix31** · 11-18-2007, 03:12 AM

Re: Game of The Year Discussion

**sigh**....of course.

When you have a game franchise like Mario, you look at every iteration and see how each version has outdone the previous one. Mario 64 is regarded as one of, if not the best game ever created. Super Mario Sunshine was not as great.

The amount of depth, polish, and creativity that is in Super Mario Galaxy is STUNNING. Especially when you factor in how the controller is used in certain situations. The structure and pacing that exists in this game is just beautiful. There's a reason there's only a Mario game once every generation, and that's because they invest EVERYTHING into making that single game the best game possible.

I am amazed at how awesome Super Mario Galaxy is. Anything that comes within breathing room of Ocarina of Time, Mario 64, Super Metroid, etc is a historic accomplishment.

Then again, this post probably won't have much of an effect on convincing people otherwise.

**Pared** · 11-18-2007, 10:26 AM

Re: Game of The Year Discussion

Originally posted by seanmac

I would go the other way- NHL 08 is a better game because it does a great job of modeling its sport, but it does so with such incredibly simple and elegant controls.

Can't argue too much there. I know how great a game NHL is I just feel The Show does a better job captivating its sport. That's all.

As for FIFA, no idea... haven't played it.

Originally posted by TheMatrix31

**sigh**....of course.

When you have a game franchise like Mario, you look at every iteration and see how each version has outdone the previous one. Mario 64 is regarded as one of, if not the best game ever created. Super Mario Sunshine was not as great.

The amount of depth, polish, and creativity that is in Super Mario Galaxy is STUNNING. Especially when you factor in how the controller is used in certain situations. The structure and pacing that exists in this game is just beautiful. There's a reason there's only a Mario game once every generation, and that's because they invest EVERYTHING into making that single game the best game possible.

I am amazed at how awesome Super Mario Galaxy is. Anything that comes within breathing room of Ocarina of Time, Mario 64, Super Metroid, etc is a historic accomplishment.

Then again, this post probably won't have much of an effect on convincing people otherwise.

Actually, reading your posts really makes me want to go out and buy a Wii. I'd love to try it as well as Super Paper Mario.

Game of The Year Discussion

Recommended Videos

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment

Comment