Thousands of games are made every year, only a few make it to the list of game awards, and even fewer get nominated for the best games of the year. From ambitious indie titles to massive AAA productions, the Game of the Year awards are always full of surprises. Let’s explore some of the greatest games of all time by looking at past GOTY winners.
God of War (2018)
Continuing from the classic series, Kratos returns in God of War. Made by Santa Monica Studio, the game shifted from Greek to Norse mythology and from pure hack-and-slash to cinematic storytelling with emotional depth. This revival of the franchise earned God of War the 2018 Game of the Year award.
Available on: PS4, PC
Major reasons for winning: Emotional story and cinematic gameplay
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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (2019)
FromSoftware’s Sekiro raised the bar for precision combat. With punishing difficulty, parry-focused swordplay, and a unique resurrection mechanic, it stood apart from the Soulsborne formula. Its GOTY win cemented it as one of the most skill-based action games ever created.
Available on: PC, PS4, Xbox One
Major reasons for winning: Intense, pure skill-based combat
The Last of Us Part II (2020)
Naughty Dog delivered a divisive but ambitious sequel.
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