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The TrueAchievements Game of the Year 2016

  • K1NG StyleZK1NG StyleZ1,165,201
    Posted on 04 January 17 at 13:55
    Awesome clap
  • AllgorhythmAllgorhythm660,431
    Posted on 04 January 17 at 14:52
    LordCalib4n said:
    Once more, Doom gets robbed. Shame. warning
    DOOM didn't get robbed. It got its accolades back in 1993 and went on to become one of the most influential games in video game history. Shooter of the year, Gears of War 4, reflects those influences.

    While the 2016 reboot is well crafted, one would not expect a remake of a previous game to earn the same honors as thee original. This is especially true insofar as DOOM was not the first remake of the 1993 game but the second.

    Of course, one could also make the argument that Gears of War 4 is not sufficiently original to deserve Shooter of the Year accolades as well. Maybe it was the original IP, Overwatch 2, that was robbed. However, I really don't like games with micro-transactions so I am not disappointed. Blizzard Entertainment's reward is the cash they continue to squeeze from the players. I note, nostalgically, that the original DOOM was shareware and provided players with endless entertainment at a rock bottom price.
  • Stevo6483Stevo6483392,265
    Posted on 04 January 17 at 15:03
    Not played many (any) new games in 2016 but as an observer I'm quite happy with the big winners based on my knowledge of previous entries in their respective series - however that's also a bit of a sad point that a lot of the winners are sequels rather than new IPs.

    That said, I'm happy for FH3 - I've played the demo and a couple of the earlier titles and they're great games. I'm pleased for the Dark Souls fans too - I've seen many of them worried in the forums that it would be overlooked in favour of something more commercial (and forgiving lol). I'm surprised with Gears as it looks exactly the same as it's predecessors, but then I've always thought they were just "good" games - not as amazing as many believe them to be - and that cheevo is anything but original. What I've seen of Overwatch also didn't impress me so I find some comfort that many others thought the same, but I am surprised it didn't get a single nod.

    Will certainly be picking up at least 1 new game to be released in 2017 (ME:Andromeda), and will keep my eyes on the sales to pick up any of this year's winners should they pop up.
    Stoke me a clipper, I'll be back for Christmas... Whatever!
  • Legohead 1977Legohead 19772,177,763
    Posted on 04 January 17 at 15:08
    Maybe the reason Overwatch was overlooked is because it fell into the most saturated category, especially when you consider all the AAA titles over which to spread the votes of the shooting community? Most of the big titles this year would probably be considered shooters wouldn't they?
    Legohead 1977
  • DwabiDwabi213,914
    Posted on 04 January 17 at 15:19, Edited on 04 January 17 at 15:22 by Dwabi
    Cemetery Girls said:
    KillrNut said:
    I thought titanfall 2 was one of the best games of the year.

    Sadly, no one agrees.
    It's awful compared to the first one
    ^^^ TF2 and Gears4 were huge disappointments for me, I only play them because my gaming buddies like em.

    I'm guessing Overwatch didn't make the list because it didn't come out in November. Shame, it's a quality, accessible game; with responsive Devs and easy cheevos. All-round solid game.


    EDIT: Oh and the micros are only for cosmetics and can be bypassed for the most part with gameplay. I understand people who are against all micro-transactions. But the micros in Overwatch pay for future content and you are never required to spend a dime.
  • Posted on 04 January 17 at 15:24
    Let's get back to talking about the games and not attack others. The point has been made.

    Thank you!
    Ask me about my rock collection.
  • Posted on 04 January 17 at 15:26
    Allgorhythm said:
    While the 2016 reboot is well crafted, one would not expect a remake of a previous game to earn the same honors as thee original. This is especially true insofar as DOOM was not the first remake of the 1993 game but the second.
    Gears 4 is a remake of Gears 3... oh wait, of Gears 2 perhaps? Of course it has THE SAME mechanics which was introduced back in 2006 with the original 'Gears' !
    Doom (1993) and DOOM (2016) are completely different games.
  • Itzz Sh0wt1m3Itzz Sh0wt1m32,191,325
    Posted on 04 January 17 at 16:22
    Only played 4 of these and already had a lot of fun playing the games I did. It can only get better I guess
  • coipcoip312,681
    Posted on 04 January 17 at 17:10
    Both INSIDE and FRU deserved recognition. Disappointing.
  • AllgorhythmAllgorhythm660,431
    Posted on 04 January 17 at 17:14
    WarIsComingHome said:
    Allgorhythm said:
    While the 2016 reboot is well crafted, one would not expect a remake of a previous game to earn the same honors as thee original. This is especially true insofar as DOOM was not the first remake of the 1993 game but the second.
    Gears 4 is a remake of Gears 3... oh wait, of Gears 2 perhaps? Of course it has THE SAME mechanics which was introduced back in 2006 with the original 'Gears' !
    Doom (1993) and DOOM (2016) are completely different games.
    I addressed the issue of originality with regards to Gears of War 4 as well. To be more precise about DOOM, executive producer Marty Stratton said the name had been changed from Doom 4 to DOOM because it was an origin game reimagining everything about the originals. That's why I referred to it as a reboot. If you want to refer to it as a reimagining, I have no objection to that term.

    I agree with you that there is a lot of difference between the 1993 and 2016 games--id Software made expert use of the latest technology. However, beneath the 2016 technological polish, I still recognize the game I loved to play in 1993.

    Don't get me wrong, I believe DOOM is an exceptional game. There's nothing wrong with a reboot or reimagining of a game released over 20 years ago. DOOM certainly has the credentials to deserve a remake. I merely made an observation, that I believe is true, that a reboot is less likely to get the same accolades as the original.

    The bottom line is IMHO DOOM is an exceptional game but it is not a groundbreaker. DOOM (1993) was a groundbreaker that was featured on many PC and gaming magazine covers as the 1993 game of the year.
  • Posted on 04 January 17 at 18:09
    I'm actually more surprised about the number of people who think there's nothing wrong with the Gears 4 single player and multiplayer. This coming from someone who has put about 420 hours into the game.
  • BeanpotterBeanpotter2,486,187
    Posted on 04 January 17 at 18:11
    coip said:
    Both INSIDE and FRU deserved recognition. Disappointing.
    Inside did get best runner up...
    Mame Tobikomi!
  • mcnichojmcnichoj255,396
    Posted on 04 January 17 at 20:16
    Glad I didn't vote, these winners are much better than what I would have picked.
    Happy that Gears won something, surprised that it won so many.
    My only problem was two anime fighters winning best action game.
  • Posted on 04 January 17 at 21:12
    Dwabi said:
    Cemetery Girls said:
    KillrNut said:
    I thought titanfall 2 was one of the best games of the year.

    Sadly, no one agrees.
    It's awful compared to the first one
    ^^^ TF2 and Gears4 were huge disappointments for me, I only play them because my gaming buddies like em.

    I'm guessing Overwatch didn't make the list because it didn't come out in November. Shame, it's a quality, accessible game; with responsive Devs and easy cheevos. All-round solid game.


    EDIT: Oh and the micros are only for cosmetics and can be bypassed for the most part with gameplay. I understand people who are against all micro-transactions. But the micros in Overwatch pay for future content and you are never required to spend a dime.
    Lots of the winning games didn't release in November.

    Overwatch is overrated imo.
  • Removed Gamer

    Removed Gamer

    Posted on 04 January 17 at 21:20
    Seriously 4.0 is not original it is a replicated achievement of the 3 previous games, seriously was original in 2006 but not now. How can an achievement that has had the same name in 4 gears of wars be original?
  • Posted on 04 January 17 at 21:27
    Oh no, the game that won every other GOTY award on other lists didn't win this one! What a travesty.
  • Posted on 04 January 17 at 21:27
    Joshy Psycho said:
    Seriously 4.0 is not original it is a replicated achievement of the 3 previous games, seriously was original in 2006 but not now. How can an achievement that has had the same name in 4 gears of wars be original?
    Different criteria for unlocking it?
  • RacxieRacxie603,358
    Posted on 04 January 17 at 22:32
    Wow, are my eyes deceiving me? Overwatch didn't come first place for GOTY & shooter? Not even runner up? shock

    Could this be the first & only genuine 2016 GOTY awards list? I mean it must be to be the only one not to have included that ridiculously overhyped game....
  • ZemidekZemidek387,294
    Posted on 04 January 17 at 23:50
    Well deserved win for all awards in my opinion.
    Twitch.Tv/Zemidek
  • AllgorhythmAllgorhythm660,431
    Posted on 05 January 17 at 01:08
    CRISTIAMUZ said:
    Well deserved win for all awards in my opinion.
    +1

    And I say this even though the one I voted for-- not make it. The community voted and I respect the TA community--a very knowledgeable group of gamers.
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