GOTY for me

[Legacy]

65 hrs in and the story and gameplay is just too good. I rarely play rpgs a second time but I want to do NG+ on hard to try for the 100%.

Drage Age Veilguard is going to have to be amazing to top this (I'm not sure it will be either) for rpg of the year. Metaphor has easily pushed P5R to the side for my favourite jrpg of all time now, and second to only Baldurs Gate 3 for any rpg.

Atlus could very well end up winning GOTY (and I loved Astro Bot but enjoying this more).

[Dao of Yakitori]

Originally posted by Legacy:

65 hrs in and the story and gameplay is just too good. I rarely play rpgs a second time but I want to do NG+ on hard to try for the 100%.

Drage Age Veilguard is going to have to be amazing to top this (I'm not sure it will be either) for rpg of the year. Metaphor has easily pushed P5R to the side for my favourite jrpg of all time now, and second to only Baldurs Gate 3 for any rpg.

Atlus could very well end up winning GOTY (and I loved Astro Bot but enjoying this more).

Almost 150 hrs in, on my second playthrough on Regicide, and it's also my GOTY!

[Hi.standard]

It will no way win GOTY, just...c'mon.

And I don't want these games winning GOTY , would ruin them.

[Legacy]

Originally posted by Ally Bobo:

The game really isn't that good so far, it's 90% visual novel which I didn't expect, most areas on the map are a literal still image and most dungeons are linear maze like hallways. I really don't understand why people are praising the game so much, like seriously it's so average in all aspects.

Like I'm 20 hours in, just got to the port city and the story still hasn't picked up or gotten interesting at all, feel like I got trolled when people were saying this is GOTY. Like, how?

Maybe it's just not for you? I don't what to say but that is how the dungeons are with Atlus games. The key things are combat, story, developing bonds and experimentation.

Regardless of your feelings, there is a general consensus from critics and gamers alike (which is rare) that the game is extremely good. Especially when you look at Metacritic, 94 score and 9.1 from users. The game is a bonafide hit, and for good reason.

[Legacy]

Originally posted by Dao of Yakitori:

Originally posted by Legacy:

65 hrs in and the story and gameplay is just too good. I rarely play rpgs a second time but I want to do NG+ on hard to try for the 100%.

Drage Age Veilguard is going to have to be amazing to top this (I'm not sure it will be either) for rpg of the year. Metaphor has easily pushed P5R to the side for my favourite jrpg of all time now, and second to only Baldurs Gate 3 for any rpg.

Atlus could very well end up winning GOTY (and I loved Astro Bot but enjoying this more).

Almost 150 hrs in, on my second playthrough on Regicide, and it's also my GOTY!

Nice, I can't wait to start NG+. Just hope I can finish the second run before Dragon Age releases (if it's any good).

[Hi.standard]

Originally posted by Ally Bobo:

The game really isn't that good so far, it's 90% visual novel which I didn't expect, most areas on the map are a literal still image and most dungeons are linear maze like hallways. I really don't understand why people are praising the game so much, like seriously it's so average in all aspects.

Like I'm 20 hours in, just got to the port city and the story still hasn't picked up or gotten interesting at all, feel like I got trolled when people were saying this is GOTY. Like, how?

You are right in certain aspects, and that's exactly why there's no way it's winning GOTY.

Graphics are not pushing and boundaries
The overall broad appeal and ease of access isn't there

It's niche, and I'm happy it being that way. GOTY requires a game that has very broad appeal, which I can tell you, I doubt a single one of my friends know anything about this game. (okay, probably one or two but most dont, who are also gamers)

[Griever]

I bought the game, only played the prologue, but I reserve my judgment for later.
It feels to me that Atlus has a dedicated fanbase that glazes over all their games, and for some reason, all industry media and all influencers are praising this game (often clearly having played only the demo and say clearly they have been sponsored by SEGA).

So this creates doubt in my mind.
I will play the game and come back with my review after 40-60 hours.

[Tiasmoon]

This is unlikely to win GOTY award. It is however, very likely to be the best game released this year. And in my view is perhaps the best game released in recent years.

A lot of the great games in recent times like Wukong or Elden Ring have focused at gameplay, usually combat or survival and excelled at that while basically ignoring most else. Making them great experiences while you are playing them but not something that you might think about years later.

In contrast I think this game will have a more impactful and lasting experience on many players, much like say Lost Odyssey or the first Dragon Age or Mass Effect games.

Originally posted by Griever:

for some reason, all industry media and all influencers are praising this game (often clearly having played only the demo and say clearly they have been sponsored by SEGA).

SEGA seems to have gone all-in on promoting the game. So a lot of the reviews are bought and paid for. Shrug. Since its actually a great game I personally dont really care.

[Rubyeyed]

Expecting anything from Dragon Age franchise at this point is just actively looking for disappointment.

[Griever]

Originally posted by Rubyeyed:

Expecting anything from Dragon Age franchise at this point is just actively looking for disappointment.

I think like all these generic EA, Ubisoft, Bioware, etc games, it will do fine for the crowd looking for a casual RPG with good entertainment. The gaming crowd has changed and no longer expects Dragon Age Origins level of quality or edginess.

Originally posted by Tiasmoon:

SEGA seems to have gone all-in on promoting the game. So a lot of the reviews are bought and paid for. Shrug. Since its actually a great game I personally dont really care.

Although I bought the game, having a genuine interest in it, it would be dishonest for me (who is usually upstanding and honest about any game or review) to applaud or ignore the fact that SEGA bought and paid for countless influencer and industry reviews. It's especially disturbing when you see very good reviewers blatantly doing a sponsored review (like Max Derrat who is usually excellent), and worst of all not even truly reviewing the game (having played barely hours in the demo) and calling it the best game ever: It's immoral, dishonest, and shows a terrible state of industry practices and gaslighting of audiences.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfbBC-4E4e0

[Unforgiven]

Originally posted by Dao of Yakitori:

Originally posted by Legacy:

65 hrs in and the story and gameplay is just too good. I rarely play rpgs a second time but I want to do NG+ on hard to try for the 100%.

Drage Age Veilguard is going to have to be amazing to top this (I'm not sure it will be either) for rpg of the year. Metaphor has easily pushed P5R to the side for my favourite jrpg of all time now, and second to only Baldurs Gate 3 for any rpg.

Atlus could very well end up winning GOTY (and I loved Astro Bot but enjoying this more).

Almost 150 hrs in, on my second playthrough on Regicide, and it's also my GOTY!

how tf did u spend 150hrs in the game? I did everything possible in my first run with no skips and all side quests (except the last alonzo one which i forgot to turn in lol) and it took me 65h + 10h demo (including grinding a ton of mag on last map), on my regicide run i'm 6h in and i'm alrdy in 2nd town because i just skip the dialogue now

[Legacy]

Originally posted by Hi.standard:

Originally posted by Ally Bobo:

The game really isn't that good so far, it's 90% visual novel which I didn't expect, most areas on the map are a literal still image and most dungeons are linear maze like hallways. I really don't understand why people are praising the game so much, like seriously it's so average in all aspects.

Like I'm 20 hours in, just got to the port city and the story still hasn't picked up or gotten interesting at all, feel like I got trolled when people were saying this is GOTY. Like, how?

You are right in certain aspects, and that's exactly why there's no way it's winning GOTY.

Graphics are not pushing and boundaries
The overall broad appeal and ease of access isn't there

It's niche, and I'm happy it being that way. GOTY requires a game that has very broad appeal, which I can tell you, I doubt a single one of my friends know anything about this game. (okay, probably one or two but most dont, who are also gamers)

Graphics have never been a factor for GOTy, if it were, Nintendo games would never have a chance. And as we know, several Ninty games have won GOTY over the years.

[Legacy]

Originally posted by Tiasmoon:

This is unlikely to win GOTY award. It is however, very likely to be the best game released this year. And in my view is perhaps the best game released in recent years.

A lot of the great games in recent times like Wukong or Elden Ring have focused at gameplay, usually combat or survival and excelled at that while basically ignoring most else. Making them great experiences while you are playing them but not something that you might think about years later.

In contrast I think this game will have a more impactful and lasting experience on many players, much like say Lost Odyssey or the first Dragon Age or Mass Effect games.

Originally posted by Griever:

for some reason, all industry media and all influencers are praising this game (often clearly having played only the demo and say clearly they have been sponsored by SEGA).

SEGA seems to have gone all-in on promoting the game. So a lot of the reviews are bought and paid for. Shrug. Since its actually a great game I personally dont really care.

Lol believing reviews are bought and paid for in 2024 is hilarious. Unless you are talking about YouTubers, that doesn't happen (or no longer happens) at major sites, it would have been whistleblown by now, like everything else does.

[Flannaz]

Originally posted by Legacy:

65 hrs in and the story and gameplay is just too good. I rarely play rpgs a second time but I want to do NG+ on hard to try for the 100%.

Drage Age Veilguard is going to have to be amazing to top this (I'm not sure it will be either) for rpg of the year. Metaphor has easily pushed P5R to the side for my favourite jrpg of all time now, and second to only Baldurs Gate 3 for any rpg.

Atlus could very well end up winning GOTY (and I loved Astro Bot but enjoying this more).

BG3 as "greatest rpg" is a weird choice like - there's so many better rpgs - hell Divinity orignal sin 2 is a better rpg than BG3 by miles

[Dao of Yakitori]

Originally posted by Unforgiven:

how tf did u spend 150hrs in the game? I did everything possible in my first run with no skips and all side quests (except the last alonzo one which i forgot to turn in lol) and it took me 65h + 10h demo (including grinding a ton of mag on last map), on my regicide run i'm 6h in and i'm alrdy in 2nd town because i just skip the dialogue now

I did the same as you: roughly 70 hours first playthrough and same for the second one. I don't skip any dialogue because I love the tone of the game!

[Kapika96]

Not for me. Infinite Wealth is still my GOTY.

It's good, but it's got its flaws. Not up to the level of the Persona games either.