byOMG Game of the Year 2021 – Action/Beat’em Up, Platformer and Sequel
Best Action/Beat’em Up
These games fit into the Action/Beat’em Up genre.
Winner – Death’s Door
Death’s Door has gone ahead and made a game here that is challenging without forcing anyone to bring up the difficulty debate, with a really beautiful art style in a mysterious world full of quirky characters and dangerous foes. It ticks all the boxes that are in the fun list and I highly recommend this to anyone that just wants a fun game, with a great story. I just wish it were longer. 9/10 – Reviewed by Brando, review found here.
Honourable Mention – Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139
Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139 is a game for those who enjoy a story-driven open-world game that leads the player to a journey that captures the imagination the more time they invested. With so much to do, either within the main story or on a side quest, Neir Replicant has no trouble keeping the player interested and invested in finding out what each of the five different endings of the game could be. Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139 is a game that will strike a chord with the players who grew up playing the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64 and is highly recommended. 9/10 – Reviewed by J, review found here.
Honourable Mention – Curse of the Dead Gods
Curse of the Dead Gods is a wonderful addition to the roguelite genre. Each run is a new adventure keeping the game fresh for hours and hours on end. Having the perfect run is difficult but rewarding once the player wins against the champions of the different temples. The weapon and defence systems are smooth and work as they were intended with the wrinkle of stamina points being needed to execute the actions. From start to finish this is a joy to experience and well done to Passtech Games and Focus Home Interactive on such a fantastic title. 9/10 – Reviewed by Rob, review found here.
Best Platformer
These games fit into the Platformer genre.
Winner – It Takes Two
Unfortunately no review of It Takes Two, but we have all sunk our teeth into it, especially once it hit Game Pass.
Honourable Mention – Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is the perfect package. Its story along with the cast of characters is an entertaining, silly, witty and heart-warming good time. Our main characters have massive depth and I found them and their internal struggles more relatable than I could have imagined. Its musical score is one of the best we have heard in a long time and it sits perfectly alongside the quality voice acting of James Arnold Taylor (Ratchet) and Jennifer Hale (Rivet). Its visuals are the best ever seen on a console, they are a treat for your eyes and exactly what the newest generation need. For those saying, “I am going to wait, as there is no reason to get a PlayStation 5 yet”. Well, Insomniac have stood up and given any doubter their reason. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is the best game of the newest generation and will be on top for a while yet. 10/10 – Reviewed by Pottsy, review found here.
Honourable Mention – Psychonauts 2
Psychonauts 2 is a very unique game with a fantastic story and enjoyable, albeit quite easy gameplay. It is just fun to jump in and explore the crazy world and because of its beauty it really seduces players in to searching every nook and cranny in search off all those upgrades. Even with some of its pacing issues it does not grow tiring at any point and even without playing its predecessor, this Is definitely one to pick up and play. 8/10 – reviewer by Brando, review found here.
Best Sequel
These games are all sequels.
Winner – Forza Horizon 5
Forza Horizon 5 is a racing game lover’s dream, with beautiful cars, improved graphics, sounds and customisation options surrounded by the beauty that is Mexico means that this keep up PlayGround games high standards and is arguably the best Forza Horizon games. There is so much on offer and available for players to choose from that it means hours can just go by as players dive into the largest map in the franchise’s history, there are no shortage of roads to drive on and sights to see as players explore Mexico. Forza Horizon 5 will only continue to get better in time as Playground Games eventually start releasing DLCs that will only add so much more to a world that players will love. 10/10. Reviewed by J, review found here.
Honourable Mention – Hitman 3
Hitman 3 reminds us why it remains one of the best stealth franchises today. It ticks all the boxes and gives the player so much opportunity to play the game the way they wish to play it. Hitman 3 only loses points due to its sometimes-simple AI, but it can easily be overlooked for the quality visuals, sound and gameplay. I now have a yearning to complete the first two in the series and I highly recommend that as many people can get their hands on this as possible. I can only applaud IO Interactive for this stellar stealth title. 9/10 – Reviewed by Brando, review found here.
Honourable Mention – Halo Infinite
Halo Infinite’s free multiplayer experience comes to gamers at a time where many have been looking for their next venture into the Halo universe and while it’s not the campaign that many are waiting for, there is a lot of Halo related fun to be had. The game brings some amazing and well designs maps and the new additions to the game fit right in like they’ve always been there. There are some tweaks that are required to make this game the best it can be, but as this game comes to players pre-launch in beta form, I have no doubt that improvements will come, and if the Master Chief Collection is anything to go by, these will continue for years to come. If you haven’t downloaded this one yet, then you really should give it a go. Now bring on the campaign.
Unfortunately our in-depth Halo Infinite campaign review is on going, but you can find our multiplayer review here.
Recap our 2021 Games of the Year
OMG Game of the Year 2021 – Console Exclusives – click here.
OMG Game of the Year 2021 – Multiplatform, FPS and New IP – click here.
OMG Game of the Year 2021 – Best Story, DLC and Adventure – click here.
OMG Game of the Year 2021 – Best Remake/Remaster, Family and Game for Children – click here.
OMG Game of the Year 2021 – Graphics, Sound and Visual title – click here.
OMG Game of the Year 2021 – Action-Adventure, Racing and Cooperative – click here.
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