Question Can a fighting game be game of the year?

[CY MasterHavik]

I asked this because a game like MK9 could have been a GOTY contender at least...and when I look at least Injustice...I see something that can be GOTY. I know the game isn't out yet, but this is just a thought. Why?let me break it down in three simple words/ phases.

Replay value
Content
Lasting Impact

 

[Killphil]

Of course it can. Its just too bad Injustice and Bioshock Infinite had to come out in the same year.

 

[Soul Bound X]

No. Most likely not. I don't think a fighting game can be game of the year. it's more like a competitive sport than just a video game. they dont have deep stories that suck you in and have an impact on you or anything like that. and more people play first person shooters and games that don't require any real skill. bioshock infinite is looking like its gonna take game of the year.

 

[aldazo]

I think the problem is that it belongs to a genre that is not "that" popular compared to others like FPS and RPG

 

[CY MasterHavik]

I still need to play Bioshock infnite..Injustice is going to have a crazy storyline.

No. Most likely not. I don't think a fighting game can be game of the year. it's more like a competitive sport than just a video game. they dont have deep stories that suck you in and have an impact on you or anything like that. and more people play first person shooters and games that don't require any real skill. bioshock infinite is looking like its gonna take game of the year.

but a game like mk9 and possibly injustice have a very good story mode that told an excellent story.

I think the problem is that it belongs to a genre that is not "that" popular compared to others like FPS and RPG

an RPG doesn't take GOTY in less it's mega mainstream bro. Most people don't even got the time to put in for an RPG.

 

[RYX]

Not if Modern Warfare 5 Bad Company 8 comes out.

 

[CY MasterHavik]

Are those real games?

 

[Soul Bound X]

I still need to play Bioshock infnite..Injustice is going to have a crazy storyline.

but a game like mk9 and possibly injustice have a very good story mode that told an excellent story.


an RPG doesn't take GOTY in less it's mega mainstream bro. Most people don't even got the time to put in for an RPG.

so many people love skyrim. and mk9 does not have a good story . it was okay. but you can't compare it to something like bioshock

 

[Rathalos]

By mainstream gaming media? No.

Neither can things like racing games or sports games.

The only way MK9 or Injustice could win GOTY is if they removed all the fighting parts, the multiplayer parts, and replaced it with QTE in between the cutscenes.

 

[CY MasterHavik]

so many people love skyrim. and mk9 does not have a good story . it was okay. but you can't compare it to something like bioshock

you mean a storyline...hat actually ties up all the ends compared to one that actually has plotholes...i heard from reports they don't wrap everything up...and the plotholes in infinite are kind of rookie level mistakes if you love to write.

By mainstream gaming media? No.

Neither can things like racing games or sports games.

The only way MK9 or Injustice could win GOTY is if they removed all the fighting parts, the multiplayer parts, and replaced it with QTE in between the cutscenes.

That sounds like a bad game....but it features your favorite mk/dc characters.

 

[Killphil]

By mainstream gaming media? No.

Neither can things like racing games or sports games.

The only way MK9 or Injustice could win GOTY is if they removed all the fighting parts, the multiplayer parts, and replaced it with QTE in between the cutscenes.

Ouch! Asura's Wrath felt that one.

 

[CY MasterHavik]

Ouch! Asura's Wrath felt that one.

the one that tells you to pay if you want to see an ending.

 

[Posthuman]

No most "gamers" dont like putting time into practice mode so they rsther plays game that require no skill like cod etc.

 

[RYX]

For what it's worth CoD is a decent casual experience for casual players.

 

[Gesture Required Ahead]

Yes but the larning curve on FGs are steeper than those of other genres. And knowing most don't invest time in actually learning to play, most just say the FG sucks because they don't win.

 

[aldazo]

an RPG doesn't take GOTY in less it's mega mainstream bro. Most people don't even got the time to put in for an RPG.

I was thinking of MMORPGS like World of Warcraft, etc. Maybe Im wrong but those kind of games are more popular than fighting games.

 

[CY MasterHavik]

Yes but the larning curve on FGs are steeper than those of other genres. And knowing most don't invest time in actually learning to play, most just say the FG sucks because they don't win.

even though FG devs have gone out of there to make the games as easy as possible?

 

[Killphil]

No most "gamers" dont like putting time into practice mode so they rsther plays game that require no skill like cod etc.

Cod doesn't win GOTY though.

 

[Gesture Required Ahead]

even though FG devs have gone out of there to make the games as easy as possible?

Still too hard for the 13 yos brains.

 

[CY MasterHavik]

Still too hard for the 13 yos brains.

I can do combos in VF and Tekken..and I don't even take those games serious. I wish FG devs would stop watering games down for people with pea size brains.

 

[Gesture Required Ahead]

I can do combos in VF and Tekken..and I don't even take those games serious. I wish FG devs would stop watering games down for people with pea size brains.

Not going to happen. 'cause if they did, well...look at Skullgirls.

 

[CY MasterHavik]

Not going to happen. 'cause if they did, well...look at Skullgirls.

oh you mean that 829,829 dollars they raise for their crowdfunding? Which was a combination of casual and competitive players. They're doing fine right now...and that game did sell well.

funny sidenote: There are actually people who bitch and moan about the tutorial mode for skullgirls for being too hard.

 

[Cossner]

Cod doesn't win GOTY though.

MW2, Gametrailers.

Of course it can, but there are a lot of better, more complete experiences out there that deserve the award a bit more.
Like Bioshock Infinite.

 

[WannabePlayer]

It's possible, but not very probable. It just isn't an easy genre to get into these days because of online play. Back in the days, you were the best if you could use specials and beat your siblings and close friends. When these guys get online, they get bodied and discouraged BAD. It's, unfortunately, not a very popular genre, and it's not easy to get into or learn. It requires commitment at every level of play, and that's something "casual," modern, and average players are just too lazy to do.

 

[aldazo]

Not going to happen. 'cause if they did, well...look at Skullgirls.

what about skullgirls? I think that game is harder to master tan MvC3