Every one of Larian's games have been amazing for me so I will have to pick BG 3 although I haven't played it yet but reading everyone else's gameplay and reviews confirms my impression of the game. I will play it soon as I return
I see many people say that BG3 is their GOTY this year.
While I do not agree with that I do place it in my top 7.
This year is a really strong year.
Not everything has released yet like Witchfire, Assassin's Creed Mirage, Like a Dragon Gaiden, Alan Wake2, Banishers, Dungeon 4 (I love this series) so this is just as of now. Just my opinions. I just ranked these based on enjoyment for me personally. Games were played on PC,XBOX Series X, Switch or PS5.
My top games so far are:
14.Dave the Diver 13.Pizza Tower 12.Dredge 11.Diablo 4 10.Hi-Fi Rush 9.Hogwarts Legacy 8.Metroid Prime Remastered 7. Baldur's Gate 3 6.Fire Emblem Engage 5.Starfield 4. Sea of Stars 3.Pikmin 4 2.Shadow Gambit 1.Zelda Tears of the Kingdom for GOTY ( This is such a fun playground. For those that do not like Zelda or Nintendo or whatever else keeps you from experiencing this masterpiece, it is a sandbox game just as much as it is an action-adventure game. It has amazing freedom in the world to do whatever you want.)
Obviously, these are just my opinions based on what I liked so far this year.
What are your top games and GOTY so far this year?
You have played more different games this year than I have in the past 5 years (I average 3 per yr) yet I play 2 to 4 hours a day, every single day of the year.
How in the world do you do this?
Do you ever finish any of them?
I have finished the main story line in all of them accept Starfield which I am currently playing and loving. Some of these on this list are not overly long games hours wise. Some I am still playing just to have fun in like Zelda and D4. For 9 plus months this is not really that many hours. One game or many games, hours played wise it doesn't matter.
14.Dave the Diver - about 25 hours to beat everything 13.Pizza Tower - about 6 hours to beat - one day 12.Dredge - under 10 hours to beat - one day 11.Diablo 4 - 25 hours to beat - still playing 10.Hi-Fi Rush - 10 hours to beat 9.Hogwarts Legacy - 25 hours to beat played around 60 8.Metroid Prime Remastered - 15 hours to beat 7. Baldur's Gate 3 - 65 hours to beat - (edit to increase to corrected 65 hours played) 6.Fire Emblem Engage - 50 hours to beat 5.Starfield - 32 hours - Still playing 4. Sea of Stars - 28 hours to beat 3.Pikmin 4 - 18 hours to beat 2.Shadow Gambit - 28 hours to beat 1.Zelda Tears of the Kingdom for GOTY - 60 hours to beat
That is about 400 hours for over 9 months. Not a lot of game time.
Based on your number 2-4 hours split the difference to 3 hours a day we can say 9 months with an average of 3 hours a day every day that is over 800 hours played.
Double my list.
So since you have played double the hours I have this year I guess that says that you play games that can't be beat and I play ones that generally can be beat. Correct?
Yep, I play games with no real end, and when I play single player games like Fallout 4 I put in almost 1200 hours, (4 play throughs) and over 1400 hrs on Fallout 76.
I'm currently playing 7D2D since May and can see it being my main game for quite some time to come.
I only ever play one game at a time, and play all possible content including any side stories or what have you
Once I've consumed all content that I'm interested in I set the game aside, usually forever.
So yeah, I don't get out much.
How is this humanly possible? You must have the dopamine production of a god.
I have never invested that much time into anything much less a game. Like 15-20 hours max and I am bored.
Like Kyleran, I enjoy open ended games. Actually prefer them.
I played both Morrowind and Oblvion for over 2 years each.
In Skyrim I have 2071 hours in the original game and 561 in Special edition.
I suspect Kylran and I play them in a similar fashion and try different characters making different decisions. Additionally, it's not all about quests and can be about our own goals. Also the interest in inhabiting a "world" over "playing a game" can be a part of it.
Lastly, these games allow mods which can add to a player's adventures.
I've played "Darkend" 3 times and it's a rather long mod that shouldn't be rushed. I highly recommend it.
You definitely get your money's worth, One or two games and you are set for the year.
I usually only play 1 character, and if it is an open world game I usually ignore quests and just goof around with mechanics.
You have played more different games this year than I have in the past 5 years (I average 3 per yr) yet I play 2 to 4 hours a day, every single day of the year.
How in the world do you do this?
Do you ever finish any of them?
If we played games as they came out, we would never clear the backlog, I think I have 45 games paid for and not played. I do realise that the games we talk about as they release may not be played by me in one to two years time unless they are multiplayer and there is guild interest. It is like we are in a time warp or something.
You have played more different games this year than I have in the past 5 years (I average 3 per yr) yet I play 2 to 4 hours a day, every single day of the year.
How in the world do you do this?
Do you ever finish any of them?
If we played games as they came out, we would never clear the backlog, I think I have 45 games paid for and not played. I do realise that the games we talk about as they release may not be played by me in one to two years time unless they are multiplayer and there is guild interest. It is like we are in a time warp or something.
I don't have a backlog
I wish I didn't, it is not a badge of honour.
Maybe not, but actually tackling that backlog and seeing it dwindle down is immensely satisfying.
It's like... validating your gaming past. Especially if you go back and finish games you left uncompleted.
Starfield - been waiting for this for a long time. I like how I can get lost in Bethesda games and go and do what I want where I want.
Hogwarts Legacy - A total surprise for me. I like the movies, never read the books, but my son and brother are Wizarding World fans so I got it. The only game I've ever played where my character truly felt like a wizard and not just an elemental glass cannon nuker.
WH40K Inquisitor - The new content and Sororitas class are enjoyable. I get to have the power fantasy and challenge all with great pacing, all in one package. One of the few classes and games where "dot" skills feel satisfying and effective.
Everspace 2 - An ARPG in space. It's approachable, with decent combat, and the story is presented with voiced over narration in a graphic novel/comic book style.
Honorable mentions to Cassette Beasts and Sea of Stars. I haven't gotten very far in either one, but they both have been very good so far. They're on GamePass to play.
Something to keep an eye on or check out: The Wandering Village and Techtonica are two early access titles I'm playing casually as well (they're on GamePass). The Wandering Village is a social sim city builder and Techtonica is a more story driven take on Satisfactory.
You have played more different games this year than I have in the past 5 years (I average 3 per yr) yet I play 2 to 4 hours a day, every single day of the year.
How in the world do you do this?
Do you ever finish any of them?
If we played games as they came out, we would never clear the backlog, I think I have 45 games paid for and not played. I do realise that the games we talk about as they release may not be played by me in one to two years time unless they are multiplayer and there is guild interest. It is like we are in a time warp or something.
I don't have a backlog
I wish I didn't, it is not a badge of honour.
Maybe not, but actually tackling that backlog and seeing it dwindle down is immensely satisfying.
It's like... validating your gaming past. Especially if you go back and finish games you left uncompleted.
For me it validating my decision to hand over money.
You have played more different games this year than I have in the past 5 years (I average 3 per yr) yet I play 2 to 4 hours a day, every single day of the year.
How in the world do you do this?
Do you ever finish any of them?
If we played games as they came out, we would never clear the backlog, I think I have 45 games paid for and not played. I do realise that the games we talk about as they release may not be played by me in one to two years time unless they are multiplayer and there is guild interest. It is like we are in a time warp or something.
I don't have a backlog
I wish I didn't, it is not a badge of honour.
Maybe not, but actually tackling that backlog and seeing it dwindle down is immensely satisfying.
It's like... validating your gaming past. Especially if you go back and finish games you left uncompleted.
For me it validating my decision to hand over money.
Well, there's that. I have somewhere in the range of 100 owned games either unfinished or unstarted, and I want to validate as many decisions as possible.
It's not easy because I'm also prioritizing games from Extra & Gamepass, but I'm making progress.
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Palia has shocked me how fun it is. I lose many hours without realizing it.
Atlas Fallen. The Voice acting and story is far from great but the open sandbox exploration is very well done and combat is fun without over complicating things.
In Indy games, I played for the first time (because they landed on GP) Planet of Lana and Gris. They are both gems and a must play IMO.
Sea of Stars, brings me back to my childhood of my FF days but done with a modern twist. I love that old school play styles are becoming relevant again.
Star Trek Resurgence is a great tail tell story. They always knock it out of the park. I loved their Batman series.
Like Kyleran, I enjoy open ended games. Actually prefer them.
I played both Morrowind and Oblvion for over 2 years each.
In Skyrim I have 2071 hours in the original game and 561 in Special edition.
I suspect Kylran and I play them in a similar fashion and try different characters making different decisions. Additionally, it's not all about quests and can be about our own goals. Also the interest in inhabiting a "world" over "playing a game" can be a part of it.
Lastly, these games allow mods which can add to a player's adventures.
I've played "Darkend" 3 times and it's a rather long mod that shouldn't be rushed. I highly recommend it.
You should check out and wishlist Dread Delusion if you have not yet. Real Morrowind vibes. Early Access for now but has the potential for something special once fully released. (Sitting at a 93% on Steam as it is)
Like Kyleran, I enjoy open ended games. Actually prefer them.
I played both Morrowind and Oblvion for over 2 years each.
In Skyrim I have 2071 hours in the original game and 561 in Special edition.
I suspect Kylran and I play them in a similar fashion and try different characters making different decisions. Additionally, it's not all about quests and can be about our own goals. Also the interest in inhabiting a "world" over "playing a game" can be a part of it.
Lastly, these games allow mods which can add to a player's adventures.
I've played "Darkend" 3 times and it's a rather long mod that shouldn't be rushed. I highly recommend it.
You should check out and wishlist Dread Delusion if you have not yet. Real Morrowind vibes. Early Access for now but has the potential for something special once fully released. (Sitting at a 93% on Steam as it is)
Well, there's that. I have somewhere in the range of 100 owned games either unfinished or unstarted, and I want to validate as many decisions as possible.
It's not easy because I'm also prioritizing games from Extra & Gamepass, but I'm making progress.
The length of time to play a game I paid for is ridiculous, we have to pretend to grin while baring it.
You should check out and wishlist Dread Delusion if you have not yet. Real Morrowind vibes. Early Access for now but has the potential for something special once fully released. (Sitting at a 93% on Steam as it is)
- Brotato (Vampire Survivors gameplay in a Binding of Isaac frame with pure focus on stats and character building. Better then the two games mentioned)
LOL I got this game sitting in my library a few months ago on sale because people said it was like Vampire Survivors which I liked. I guess its time to fire that up and give it a shot.
Update: So after cranking out 30+ hours on this game. Yeah I agree this is very fun.
So in the first few hours I was skeptical, I thought this game was just a lower quality version of Vampire Survivors. I couldn't understand why people were so positive about it. However after beating/unlocking with 15 or so characters I noticed this game really started to come into its own. It starts to be interesting trying beat the game with different characters, strategic items and really leaning into those strengths and weaknesses.
I still have a ton more to do, so I am just getting started.
Hard not to like a game like this, which is probably why its 96% overwhelmingly positive on steam.
Like Kyleran, I enjoy open ended games. Actually prefer them.
I played both Morrowind and Oblvion for over 2 years each.
In Skyrim I have 2071 hours in the original game and 561 in Special edition.
I suspect Kylran and I play them in a similar fashion and try different characters making different decisions. Additionally, it's not all about quests and can be about our own goals. Also the interest in inhabiting a "world" over "playing a game" can be a part of it.
Lastly, these games allow mods which can add to a player's adventures.
I've played "Darkend" 3 times and it's a rather long mod that shouldn't be rushed. I highly recommend it.
You should check out and wishlist Dread Delusion if you have not yet. Real Morrowind vibes. Early Access for now but has the potential for something special once fully released. (Sitting at a 93% on Steam as it is)
Like Kyleran, I enjoy open ended games. Actually prefer them.
I played both Morrowind and Oblvion for over 2 years each.
In Skyrim I have 2071 hours in the original game and 561 in Special edition.
I suspect Kylran and I play them in a similar fashion and try different characters making different decisions. Additionally, it's not all about quests and can be about our own goals. Also the interest in inhabiting a "world" over "playing a game" can be a part of it.
Lastly, these games allow mods which can add to a player's adventures.
I've played "Darkend" 3 times and it's a rather long mod that shouldn't be rushed. I highly recommend it.
You should check out and wishlist Dread Delusion if you have not yet. Real Morrowind vibes. Early Access for now but has the potential for something special once fully released. (Sitting at a 93% on Steam as it is)
I see many people say that BG3 is their GOTY this year.
While I do not agree with that I do place it in my top 7.
This year is a really strong year.
Not everything has released yet like Witchfire, Assassin's Creed Mirage, Like a Dragon Gaiden, Alan Wake2, Banishers, Dungeon 4 (I love this series) so this is just as of now. Just my opinions. I just ranked these based on enjoyment for me personally. Games were played on PC,XBOX Series X, Switch or PS5.
My top games so far are:
14.Dave the Diver 13.Pizza Tower 12.Dredge 11.Diablo 4 10.Hi-Fi Rush 9.Hogwarts Legacy 8.Metroid Prime Remastered 7. Baldur's Gate 3 6.Fire Emblem Engage 5.Starfield 4. Sea of Stars 3.Pikmin 4 2.Shadow Gambit 1.Zelda Tears of the Kingdom for GOTY ( This is such a fun playground. For those that do not like Zelda or Nintendo or whatever else keeps you from experiencing this masterpiece, it is a sandbox game just as much as it is an action-adventure game. It has amazing freedom in the world to do whatever you want.)
Obviously, these are just my opinions based on what I liked so far this year.
What are your top games and GOTY so far this year?
You have played more different games this year than I have in the past 5 years (I average 3 per yr) yet I play 2 to 4 hours a day, every single day of the year.
How in the world do you do this?
Do you ever finish any of them?
I have finished the main story line in all of them accept Starfield which I am currently playing and loving. Some of these on this list are not overly long games hours wise. Some I am still playing just to have fun in like Zelda and D4. For 9 plus months this is not really that many hours. One game or many games, hours played wise it doesn't matter.
14.Dave the Diver - about 25 hours to beat everything 13.Pizza Tower - about 6 hours to beat - one day 12.Dredge - under 10 hours to beat - one day 11.Diablo 4 - 25 hours to beat - still playing 10.Hi-Fi Rush - 10 hours to beat 9.Hogwarts Legacy - 25 hours to beat played around 60 8.Metroid Prime Remastered - 15 hours to beat 7. Baldur's Gate 3 - 65 hours to beat - (edit to increase to corrected 65 hours played) 6.Fire Emblem Engage - 50 hours to beat 5.Starfield - 32 hours - Still playing 4. Sea of Stars - 28 hours to beat 3.Pikmin 4 - 18 hours to beat 2.Shadow Gambit - 28 hours to beat 1.Zelda Tears of the Kingdom for GOTY - 60 hours to beat
That is about 400 hours for over 9 months. Not a lot of game time.
Based on your number 2-4 hours split the difference to 3 hours a day we can say 9 months with an average of 3 hours a day every day that is over 800 hours played.
Double my list.
So since you have played double the hours I have this year I guess that says that you play games that can't be beat and I play ones that generally can be beat. Correct?
Yep, I play games with no real end, and when I play single player games like Fallout 4 I put in almost 1200 hours, (4 play throughs) and over 1400 hrs on Fallout 76.
I'm currently playing 7D2D since May and can see it being my main game for quite some time to come.
I only ever play one game at a time, and play all possible content including any side stories or what have you
Once I've consumed all content that I'm interested in I set the game aside, usually forever.
So yeah, I don't get out much.
How is this humanly possible? You must have the dopamine production of a god.
I have never invested that much time into anything much less a game. Like 15-20 hours max and I am bored.
Like Kyleran, I enjoy open ended games. Actually prefer them.
I played both Morrowind and Oblvion for over 2 years each.
In Skyrim I have 2071 hours in the original game and 561 in Special edition.
I suspect Kylran and I play them in a similar fashion and try different characters making different decisions. Additionally, it's not all about quests and can be about our own goals. Also the interest in inhabiting a "world" over "playing a game" can be a part of it.
Lastly, these games allow mods which can add to a player's adventures.
I've played "Darkend" 3 times and it's a rather long mod that shouldn't be rushed. I highly recommend it.
You definitely get your money's worth, One or two games and you are set for the year.
I usually only play 1 character, and if it is an open world game I usually ignore quests and just goof around with mechanics.
I spent about 5 hours today in 7D2D furrowing out a new field, laying about 400 plus Farming /cobblestone blocks, restoring fences, painting everything in sight, planting & harvesting crops from my main field and killed an occasional white witch (screamer) that dropped by to disrupt my activities.
Just trying to live long enough to play a new, released MMORPG, playing New Worlds atm
Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions. Pvbs 18:2, NIV
Don't just play games, inhabit virtual worlds™
"This is the most intelligent, well qualified and articulate response to a post I have ever seen on these forums. It's a shame most people here won't have the attention span to read past the second line." - Anon
Err, absolutely dont care what the game of the year is.
Thats only of interest to people who dont know what kind of game they like, and who have unlimited time to play all the games.
The only game I bought new this year was Baldurs Gate 3, and I've waited for such a game for two decades, and it turns out its probably even better than Baldur's Gate 2, which I didnt expect to happen at all. So I'm super happy about BG3. End of the story.
Games take a very long time to play, thats
especially true for roleplaying games, so I dont have the time to check
out any other games. And I certainly dont give a frak about something
like Zelda.
Sea of Stars is so far my GOTY. I didn't care for BG3, D4, or Starfield. I did buy and try them all though. I liked BG1 & 2, but I prefer the old school CRPG approach, not the Divinity approach. I also don't like the 5E ruleset. D4 was a ripoff and I never got past Act 4 before losing interest. Starfield just felt meh. I didn't make it past 2-3 hours in the game before becoming bored.
Sea of Stars has a good story, engaging combat, and good pacing. It's also playable in small chunks, which is important as a father.
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One or two games and you are set for the year.
I usually only play 1 character, and if it is an open world game I usually ignore quests and just goof around with mechanics.
I haven't played many other games much this year because I've been busy with UWO.
It's like... validating your gaming past. Especially if you go back and finish games you left uncompleted.
It's not easy because I'm also prioritizing games from Extra & Gamepass, but I'm making progress.
Palia has shocked me how fun it is. I lose many hours without realizing it.
Atlas Fallen. The Voice acting and story is far from great but the open sandbox exploration is very well done and combat is fun without over complicating things.
In Indy games, I played for the first time (because they landed on GP) Planet of Lana and Gris. They are both gems and a must play IMO.
Sea of Stars, brings me back to my childhood of my FF days but done with a modern twist. I love that old school play styles are becoming relevant again.
Star Trek Resurgence is a great tail tell story. They always knock it out of the park. I loved their Batman series.
Real Morrowind vibes.
Early Access for now but has the potential for something special once fully released.
(Sitting at a 93% on Steam as it is)
Dread Delusion on Steam (steampowered.com)
Dread Delusion, takes the weirdness of Morrowind and turns it up to 11.
Also see Lunacid, for a more Kingsfield like game, but just as weird
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1745510/Lunacid/
Update: So after cranking out 30+ hours on this game. Yeah I agree this is very fun.
So in the first few hours I was skeptical, I thought this game was just a lower quality version of Vampire Survivors. I couldn't understand why people were so positive about it. However after beating/unlocking with 15 or so characters I noticed this game really started to come into its own. It starts to be interesting trying beat the game with different characters, strategic items and really leaning into those strengths and weaknesses.
I still have a ton more to do, so I am just getting started.
Hard not to like a game like this, which is probably why its 96% overwhelmingly positive on steam.
Thanks for this recommendation
Thanks, I'll definitely take a look!
Godfred's Tomb Trailer: https://youtu.be/-nsXGddj_4w
Original Skyrim: https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/109547
Serph toze kindly has started a walk-through. https://youtu.be/UIelCK-lldo
Big fun, I'm telling you.
"True friends stab you in the front." | Oscar Wilde
"I need to finish" - Christian Wolff: The Accountant
Just trying to live long enough to play a new, released MMORPG, playing New Worlds atm
Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions. Pvbs 18:2, NIV
Don't just play games, inhabit virtual worlds™
"This is the most intelligent, well qualified and articulate response to a post I have ever seen on these forums. It's a shame most people here won't have the attention span to read past the second line." - Anon
Sea of Stars has a good story, engaging combat, and good pacing. It's also playable in small chunks, which is important as a father.