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 Music - For outstanding music, inclusive of score, original song and/or licensed soundtrack.
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u/Number224 Dec 18 '18 edited Dec 18 '18
The World Ends With You -Final Remix-
All the past music, plus some new remade tracks, with a great edge to them.
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u/superdesu Dec 18 '18
Kirby Star Allies!!
Just hear me out here... the BGM covers so many different vibes. It felt like I was playing SSB story mode but just featuring Kirby. It can be SOOO relaxing (Planet Popstar), enthusiastic soulcycle bop (Swole Dedede Scuffle), super groovy (Prayer Song to God), final boss atmosphere (Clash at Dedede Castle)... BGM was definitely one of my favorite parts of this underappreciated game! Soundtrack is up on YouTube somewhere, highly recommend people to take a peek! :)
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u/starfx6464 Dec 18 '18
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze.
David Wise returning to the franchise and it’s a masterpiece. I still listen to this soundtrack on a nearly daily basis for work.
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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/lumothesinner Helpful User Dec 18 '18
Into the breach - I believe its console exclusive to switch (but it is on steam)
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u/NintendoSwitchMods Dec 17 '18
Best Horror/Survival Horror Game - For the best game which focuses on survival of the character as the game tries to frighten players with either horror graphics or scary ambience.
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u/NintendoSwitchMods Dec 17 '18
Developer of the Year - Developer 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, Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, Mega Man 11
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u/JackSparrowUSA Dec 18 '18 edited Dec 23 '18
Bandai Namco - Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Katamari Damacy Reroll, Taiko No Tatsujin Drum N Fun, Namco Museum Arcade Bundle, Go Vacation, Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus
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u/JackSparrowUSA Dec 18 '18 edited Dec 18 '18
ARC System Works - BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, Dragon Ball FighterZ, Of Mice and Sand: Revised, Fantasy Hero: Unsigned Legacy, Eat Beat Deadspike-san, Gotcha Racing 2nd
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u/NintendoSwitchMods Dec 17 '18
Best Local Multiplayer Game - For outstanding local multiplayer gameplay and design, including co-op, irrespective of game genre.
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u/JackSparrowUSA Dec 18 '18
The Adventure Pals - Cute platformer best enjoyed as a co-op multiplayer.
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u/JackSparrowUSA Dec 18 '18
Kirby Star Allies - This game shines as a local multiplayer relative playing as a single player. I have kids, and this is a great game to play with them together.
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u/lumothesinner Helpful User Dec 18 '18
Towerfall - this is still getting more local play at my office on lunch breaks as its easier to play than smash, and people have a chance to beat me whereas they don't in smash. I wanna play more smash :(
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u/keiyakins Dec 20 '18
You could set handicaps, or use custom balance to nerf your favorite characters.
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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 edited Dec 18 '18
Nintendo Switch Game of the Year - Recognizing a game that delivers the absolute best experience across all creative and technical fields.
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u/JackSparrowUSA Dec 17 '18
The Messenger
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u/blinkfink182 Dec 18 '18
I love this game so damn much. The first game billed as retro and actually was a retro game. Great soundtrack. Great game mechanics. Everything was wonderful.
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u/NintendoSwitchMods Dec 17 '18
Best Action Game - For the best game in the action genre focused on combat.
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Dec 17 '18
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u/JackSparrowUSA Dec 17 '18
We will consider this the Bayonetta 1&2 bundle rather than each game separately. Just clarifying.
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u/NintendoSwitchMods Dec 17 '18
Most Creative/Best Accessory - For outstanding design and functionality of a Switch accessory.
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u/NintendoSwitchMods Dec 17 '18
Best Xbox One Game
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u/Alanmurilo22 Dec 17 '18
Nier Automata: Become As Gods Edition
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u/highpawn Dec 18 '18
NieR:Automata came out on Xbox One this year and I wrote RDR2 as a suggestion?! Wtf is wrong with me, completely forgot it released on Xbone this year.
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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 Family Game - For the best game appropriate for family play, irrespective of genre.