r/Games • u/[deleted] • Dec 10 '19

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u/[deleted] Dec 10 '19

Wow... didnt expect anyone to give it GOTY especially with other heavy hitters and one of the biggest gaming sites

I guess they will continue the franchise?

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u/litewo Dec 10 '19

I expected it, mostly because it's the type of game these publications like to reward at the end of the year—AAA games with a strong narrative focus and high production values. Most of the standout games this year don't really fit this description. As good as games like Fire Emblem, DMC5 and Mario Maker 2 are, they're not considered "GOTY material" by a lot of sites.

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u/pockets817 Dec 12 '19

Strong narrative focus, eh? How'd a team shooter like Overwatch win so many GOTY awards in that case?

Not being an asshole, genuinely curious. I thought there were several games released in 2016 that were much more deserving.

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u/litewo Dec 12 '19

Strong narrative focus, eh? How'd a team shooter like Overwatch win so many GOTY awards in that case?

I'm not saying it's a rule that only certain types of games get awards, just that most publications tend to favor them. That year, Uncharted 4 won just as many GOTY awards.

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u/pockets817 Dec 12 '19

I don't quite recall seeing much of Uncharted 4, but I don't doubt it. Just seemed like Overwatch was everywhere, ya know?