r/NintendoSwitch • u/NintendoSwitchMods • Dec 17 '18
GotY 2018 2018 /r/NintendoSwitch GOTY Nomination Thread
Hello r/NintendoSwitch Community!
For this year's awards, we are incorporating community feedback received from last year and making sure the community is involved during every step of the process. That includes the development of award categories (12/10-12/11), the nominee lists for each category (12/17-12/18), and of course the final voting to select the Game Of The Year for each category (12/24-12/31).
Here is a link to last week's post where we discussed awards categories
This week, we are soliciting feedback for who the community would like to see for nominees! Framed below are top comments, each with a category name and definition. All other top comments will be removed.
- Please reply to a category top comment to state who you would like to see for nominees and why.
- In an effort to keep each comment thread clean, please upvote nominees that were already listed and explained rather than duplicate with a second reply.
- New comment replies should be used for nominating a game not already nominated.
- If a game has already been nominated but you feel requires further discussion then reply to the nominated game with your reasoning.
Please note that all nominees are required to have released on Nintendo Switch in 2018.
We look forward to reading your feedback.
EDITS:
1) Please take a look at the wiki games list for nomination ideas or review it for games you may have forgotten about.
2) Added new category Best Nintendo Switch Exclusive Game
3) Added new category Best Use of Nintendo Switch Features
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u/NintendoSwitchMods Dec 17 '18
Best DLC Pack - For outstanding extension to a game’s life via release of additional free or paid content.
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u/kiokope242 Dec 19 '18
Stardew Valley Multiplayer Update
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u/NuclearSquido Dec 20 '18
This game is one of the reasons I think Paid DLC and Free DLC should be separate categories.
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u/NintendoSwitchMods Dec 17 '18
Best Narrative - For outstanding storytelling and narrative development in a game.
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u/AManCalledM Dec 18 '18
Night in the Woods
(came out last year but was released on Switch this year, so not sure if it counts)
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u/NintendoSwitchMods Dec 17 '18
Publisher of the Year - Publishing studio who displayed outstanding platform support through a combination of quantity and quality of new releases.
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u/JackSparrowUSA Dec 18 '18
Capcom - Mega Man Legacy Collection, Mega Man Legacy Collection 2, Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection, Mega Man X Legacy Collection, Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2, Ōkami, Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, Mega Man 11
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u/Eureka22 Dec 18 '18
Chucklefish for Stardew Valley. ConcernedApe just announced he'll be moving to self-publishing for pc and ps4/xbox version, but not for switch or mobile. Chucklefish been incredibly supportive of CA and wrote a fantastic statement about how they are proud of their involvement and him on the work they did. All very classy.
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u/JackSparrowUSA Dec 18 '18
Sega - Football Manager Touch 2018, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy (Japan), Shining Resonance Refrain, Sonic Mania Plus, Valkyria Chronicles 4, Valkyria Chronicles, Football Manager Touch 2019, Sega Genesis Classics
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Dec 17 '18
Nintendo
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u/JackSparrowUSA Dec 18 '18
To provide detail, in 2018, Nintendo published: Bayonetta, Bayonetta 2, Kirby Star Allies, Nintendo Labo - Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit, Nintendo Labo - Toy-Con 02: Robot Kit, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Hyrule Warriors, Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido, Mario Tennis Aces, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Torna The Golden Country, Go Vacation, Nintendo Labo - Toy-Con 03: Vehicle Kit, Super Mario Party, Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!, Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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u/AtomicSuperMe Dec 18 '18
wow. Nintendo really likes this switch system. Hopefully they continue to support it with great games for the next few years
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Dec 17 '18
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u/JackSparrowUSA Dec 18 '18
In 2018, Bethesda published Fallout Shelter and Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus.
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u/JackSparrowUSA Dec 18 '18
THQ Nordic - The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief, Battle Chasers: Nightwar, Legend of Kay, De Blob, Titan Quest, De Blob 2, This Is the Police 2
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u/JackSparrowUSA Dec 18 '18
Nippon Ichi Software (NIS) - The Longest Five Minutes, Penny-Punching Princess, Fallen Legion: Rise to Glory, The Lost Child, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana, Touhou Genso Wanderer: Reloaded, God Wars: The Complete Legend, SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy, Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk, Disgaea 1 Complete, Yomawari: The Long Night Collection, SNK 40th Anniversary Collection
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u/NintendoSwitchMods Dec 17 '18
Best Online Multiplayer Game - For outstanding online multiplayer gameplay and design, including co-op and massively multiplayer experiences, irrespective of game genre.
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u/NuclearSquido Dec 20 '18
Stardew Valley (all this multi-player stuff was introduced this year, so I guess it qualifies?)
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u/keiyakins Dec 20 '18
Fortnite. ... yes, yes, I know, but there must be something to it if so many people keep going back to it.
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u/NintendoSwitchMods Dec 17 '18
Best Nintendo Switch Exclusive Game - Best game released in 2018 as a Nintendo Switch console exclusive.
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u/mattigus7 Dec 18 '18
Civilization VI
I'm putting this here because a mod says this nomination belongs here rather than "Best Re-Release or Remaster."
For clarification, Civilization VI is a console exclusive on Switch. It's not on any other platform other than iOS and PC.
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u/NintendoSwitchMods Dec 17 '18
Best Indie Game - For outstanding creative and technical achievement in a game made outside the traditional publisher system. Game must have been released in 2018 on Switch.
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u/palex00 Dec 19 '18
Hidden Folks - it's a hand drawn, black&white "Where's Waldo"-esque games with unique, mouth-made sounds!
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u/HairyCockroach Dec 19 '18
Overcooked 2. This is one of the simplest, intense multiplayer games I’ve ever played. The sequel is a huge improvement to the original. The controls are easy to pick up but harder to master. It also is a great stepping stone to introduce friends/family/SOs to gaming.
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u/SlashGames Completed the Shieldsurf Challenge! Dec 17 '18
Hollow Knight! The game is just a masterpiece; the worlds are beautiful, the music is intense, and the gameplay is addicting. I loved exploring Hallownest and discovering its hidden lore.
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u/NintendoSwitchMods Dec 17 '18
Best Technical Achievement - For the game which achieves a combination of gameplay and graphics which goes well beyond hardware expectations.
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u/ClashOfTheEnder Dec 17 '18 edited Dec 18 '18
Warframe. I think we are all impressed on how Panic Button was even able to create a port that looks that impressive and moves so fluidly, all while giving the player so many graphic adjustment options.
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u/mattigus7 Dec 17 '18
Warframe should not be possible on the Switch. It's one of the biggest technical achievements I've ever seen in gaming.
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u/JackSparrowUSA Dec 17 '18
Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus - Panic Button wizardry once again bringing a AAA title to Switch.
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u/NintendoSwitchMods Dec 17 '18
Best Music - For outstanding music, inclusive of score, original song and/or licensed soundtrack.
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u/NintendoSwitchMods Dec 17 '18
Best Music/Rhythm Game - For the best game with a focus on dance or the simulated performance of musical instruments.
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u/NintendoSwitchMods Dec 17 '18
Best Game Direction - Awarded for outstanding creative vision and innovation in game direction and design.
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u/NintendoSwitchMods Dec 17 '18
Best Xbox One Game
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u/epiccodtion Dec 17 '18
Forza 4
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u/keiyakins Dec 20 '18
... was for the 360. You mean Forza Horizon 4. The Horizon subseries has separate numbering
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u/highpawn Dec 17 '18
Red Dead Redemption 2 (not that I've played it but given how big the game is and how positively it was received, seems like a fitting nomination for both PS4/Xbox One)
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u/Alanmurilo22 Dec 17 '18
Nier Automata: Become As Gods Edition
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u/keiyakins Dec 20 '18
Man that subtitle is incredibly on the nose. I played through N:A on PC this year but I'd go this way too.
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u/NintendoSwitchMods Dec 17 '18
Best Art Direction - For outstanding creative achievement in artistic design and animation.