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[–] Redacted 4 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

Completely unrelated but why do many recent questions on Lemmy seem overly convoluted and difficult to interpret? Isn't this just a long-winded version of "What's your game of the year and why?" or am I missing something?

Anywho, Balatro I guess. Love me some deckbuilding roguelikes and it's accessible to people who don't traditionally play computer games. I also like to imagine it might be helping some gambling addicts out there fill their boots without losing all their money. It's a solid third place in the genre for me behind StS and Monster Train.

[–] jordanlund 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Really struggling to think what NEW game I bought this year... I mean, I own an Xbox Series X, PS5, Steam Deck and Switch... there must have been SOMETHING...

The idea that nothing made an impression to the point I have to check a Wiki is not a good sign.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_in_video_games

Dragon's Dogma 2 - 3/22
Little Kitty Big City - 5/9
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics - 9/12
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Expanded Edition - 10/25
Marvel Rivals - 12/6

Planning on this one today:
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - 12/9

Lots of re-releases, re-masters, re-mixed which I'd argue don't count for GOTY. Not original to this year.

So, yeah, nothing new I played this year rises to GOTY.

[–] Patnou 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I forget the name but going to ask did you play the Playstation advert that won game of the year?

[–] jordanlund 1 points 4 days ago

I played the OG game that came with the PS5, it was fun! I wasn't down to pay $60 for a sequel. I might get it if there's a decent sale.

[–] Revonult 1 points 4 days ago

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erd Tree.

Absolute banger of a DLC. Felt like it could almost be a full game. Just incredibly polished and well done. It made me smile seeing Miyazaki tear up while accepting GOTY for Elden Ring and promised good things coming and he delivered.

[–] Osiris 1 points 4 days ago

Maybe Echos of Wisdom? Maybe UFO 50. Feels like a pretty weak year for new games

[–] Sanctus 1 points 4 days ago

Caves of Qud, absolutely incredible world building, extremely interactive and complex, as well as just all around fun. Its like the wackiness of Space Station 13 meets Fallout 1 with ancient Semitic flavoring. Super dope game 10/10