byOMG Game of the Year 2021 – Graphics, Sound and Visual Design.
Best Graphics
These games have exceptional graphics.
Winner – Microsoft Flight Simulator
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 – Forza Horizon 5
Best Sound Design
These games have sound design in all areas.
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 – Returnal
Returnal is not for the faint of heart and can be seriously challenging in some sections. With no chance to save, falling to a foe can wind the clock back hour’s worth of gameplay but it is an extremely rewarding experience making it further and further on each cycle. With a desolate, hostile world to explore and a mysterious story to unravel, everyone who can get their hands on this one should jump on the opportunity. 9/10 – Review by Brando, full review here.
Honourable Mention – Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy
Best Art Design
These games have exceptional art design.
Winner – Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a beautiful game with simple, yet enjoyable and at times difficult combat. While it is not a lengthy playthrough and the story is not always that engrossing, the price of admission is worth it for the journey. Ember Lab done so many things right with Kena: Bridge of Spirits that it is easy to overlook its minimal flaws and for that, I recommend anyone who has the chance to play it does. 9/10 – Review by Brando, full review here.
Honourable Mention –Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Honourable Mention – Deathloop
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.
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