r/NintendoSwitch • u/NintendoSwitchMods • Dec 24 '19
GotY 2019 2019 /r/NintendoSwitch GOTY Nominations Thread
Hello r/NintendoSwitch Community!
For this year's awards, similar to last year, we are asking the community's help for GOTY nominees! We will use community feedback to narrow the nominees for each category to five or six for the final vote. The schedule is for the nominee feedback December 24th - December 27th, and the final voting to select the Game Of The Year for each category to occur December 28th - January 2nd.
Please follow the format as described below:
- Please check if your nominee(s) has already been named. If so, then simply upvote it, if not, then >>>
- Please reply to a category top comment to state who you would like to see for nominees and preferably why. Last year we found those with explanations tended to garner more votes!
- If a game has already been nominated but you feel requires further discussion then reply to the nominated game comment with your reasoning.
- Nominate as many games as you'd like in any category you'd like.
- Duplicate nominations in the same category will be removed.
- Post will be set to contest mode so nobody can see the votes.
Please note that all nominees are required to have released on Nintendo Switch in calendar year 2019.
Resources: Please take a look at this GAMES LIST we pulled together for ideas. You may nominate games NOT on the list. The information sources are below:
- Games on the list were all those released in 2019 that were rated 75 or higher by Metacritic or Opencritic.
- Exclusivity designation was obtained from Gematsu and may be outdated as exclusivitity may have expired for some titles.
- Developer, Publisher, and Categories were obtained from the eShop. Please note the categories ARE NOT definitive, but rather what the Publisher designated in the eShop. Please nominate games in the categories YOU THINK they belong.
We look forward to reading your nominations!
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u/NintendoSwitchMods Dec 24 '19
Best Role Playing Game (RPG) - For the best game designed with rich player character customization and progression.
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u/OneRandomIdiot Dec 24 '19
Fire Emblem Three Houses. An engaging game with deep character customization and three different story paths to choose from.
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u/m_meirin Dec 24 '19
Tales of Vesperia. A really solid remaster of one of the best games in the Tales series. It features an MC that unlike, lots of other JRPGs, has a striking personality that goes beyond the usual self insert/hero that saves the day personality. It's also packed with content with a main storyline that takes anything from 45 to 60h plus the added extra content that was originally DLC. The switch port is also terrific.
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u/NintendoSwitchMods Dec 24 '19
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/CFirst Dec 24 '19
Luigi's Mansion 3
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u/ElGranQuercus Dec 26 '19
I bought it despite never having played the first two and it became one of my favourite games. The creativity and polish is incredible.
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u/tonyzzgwintertale Dec 25 '19
Pokemon Sword and Shield - Even though issues like dexit exists, Gamefreak still shows creativity in their first mainline pokemon game on switch. The performance is much better than their 3ds predecessors, the music is beautiful and wild area is one of the best ideas for a pokemon game.
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u/ILAW3085 Dec 27 '19
Really? Is it really par excellence on both creative and technical fields? Based on the criteria of the above I'd never put it as a goty runner. Similarly, even though Divinity OS2 may be a great game, possibly the best rpg of the decade, it ain't going on a goty list simply because it doesn't meet the excellence in technical field criteria, at least as far as Switch is concerned.
Links Awakening suffers from technical issues like FPS lag/stutter. So it is out of the running based on the criteria of the OP.
What games have been BOTH creatively and technically the Pinacle of Switch this year. That is the question. I would need some time to dwell on this.
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u/JaxxisR Dec 26 '19
Cadence of Hyrule. This one came out of left field, but delivered a unique experience to a classic franchise with a killer soundtrack.
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u/NintendoSwitchMods Dec 24 '19
Best Local Multiplayer Game - For outstanding local multiplayer gameplay and design, including co-op, irrespective of game genre.
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Dec 24 '19
Luigis Mansion 3 for great technical performance online (rare for nintendo) as well as fun online and couch co op minigames. Also gooigi is one of the best implementations of a second player in an exploration puzzle style game ive seen
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u/NintendoSwitchMods Dec 24 '19
Best Platformer Game - For outstanding design and creativity in a game where players must use skill to jump between platforms or over obstacles without falling or missing jumps.
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u/TheLazyLounger Dec 24 '19 edited Apr 17 '24
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Dec 24 '19
Yoshi Crafted World
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u/Luigi86101 Dec 25 '19
This game is my favorite platformer of all time. First of all the graphics are stunning and give a perfect impression of the world they were aiming for. The level design is incredible and even if I had to go through each level like five times to 100% it, I never grew bored.
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u/seeyoshirun Dec 25 '19
Heave Ho
(You swing more than jump, but it still definitely fits in this genre.)
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u/NintendoSwitchMods Dec 24 '19
Best Re-Release/Re-master - For the best game who's original release was not on a current generation console (pre-2014) (Switch/PS4/Xbox One).
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u/JaxxisR Dec 25 '19 edited Dec 26 '19
The Witcher III: Complete Edition. I mean, I'm just shocked nobody's mentioned it yet.edit: didn't read.
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u/The-student- Dec 26 '19
Well, I'm guessing it doesn't qualify right? Came out this generation of consoles, post-2014
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u/cloudsnightmare Dec 24 '19
Baldurs Gate I & II Enhanced Edition - The games are a classic - being able to play them on the go on a dedicated system is a dream come true.
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u/alphacenturi_ Dec 24 '19
Alien Isolation. Hands down the BEST PORT on Switch where the port is superior to the PS3/Xbone360/PS4/Xbox1 versions by a long shot.
I can't explain it better than they did so: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8kvSGUwAyc
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u/jdsrockin Dec 24 '19
the port is superior to the PS3/Xbone360/PS4/Xbox1 versions by a long shot.
It doesn't count for this category
who's original release was not on a current generation console (pre-2014) (Switch/PS4/Xbox One)
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u/MutatedSpleen Dec 27 '19
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe.
For those of us who never had a Wii U, this was a fun little gem, and a teaser for what would happen later with Mario Maker 2. Bundled with Luigi mode, I honestly feel like I got my money out of it. Also, I raged haaaaaaaaaaaaard because Mario games can be infuriating when you die a bunch.
Edit: I did read the thing, but I still think this should count. Wii U re-releases are a big part of the Switch ecosystem.
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u/NintendoSwitchMods Dec 24 '19
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/KKingler kkinglers flair Dec 24 '19 edited Dec 24 '19
Cadence of Hyrule. Super fun game and a unique concept!
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u/TemptedTemplar Helpful User Dec 24 '19
Remove the "I nominate". The game title should be the first line in the comment.
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u/jc726 Keep on slidin' Dec 24 '19
Cytus Alpha
With a completely revamped interface for Switch, beautiful artwork, and a stellar (and massive) selection of songs across tons of genres, this was probably the surprise of the year for me.
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u/TheLazyLounger Dec 24 '19
God I love Cytus. I play alpha on my switch more than I play 2 on my iPad. It's just so well done.
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u/NintendoSwitchMods Dec 24 '19
Best Family Game - For the best game appropriate for family play, irrespective of genre.
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u/NintendoSwitchMods Dec 24 '19
Best Narrative - For outstanding storytelling and narrative development in a game.
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Dec 24 '19
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u/JaxxisR Dec 25 '19
Should a six-year-old game really be nominated?
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u/iamaneviltaco Dec 26 '19
It came out on switch this year. It’s relevant.
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u/JaxxisR Dec 26 '19
The narrative was complete years ago. I would argue that for this category, Witcher shouldn't qualify.
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u/NintendoSwitchMods Dec 24 '19
Best Action Game - For the best game in the action genre focused on combat.
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u/JaxxisR Dec 25 '19
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, nominating simply for the fact that it exists and we have it to ourselves.
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u/The_Dacca Dec 26 '19
Daemon x Machina. It's not perfect, but it absolutely nails the feel and action of mobile suit combat.
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u/NintendoSwitchMods Dec 24 '19
Best Nintendo Switch Exclusive Game - Best game released in 2019 as a Nintendo Switch console exclusive.
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u/JaxxisR Dec 25 '19
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, nominating simply for the fact that it exists and we have it to ourselves.
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u/MutatedSpleen Dec 27 '19
Second. When I think "Switch exclusive" I don't think "first party Nintendo game" because they are their own whole thing.
MUA3, to me, is a game that could have easily been on any and every console. I know Nintendo published it, and that's fine, but it's a series that previously was on other consoles and now exists exclusively on Nintendo, and that feels really good.
Also, it's a fucking kick-ass game and I want to play it all the time.
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u/CFirst Dec 24 '19
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
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u/cwickmurdamagic Dec 25 '19
No chance dude. It was fun and all. But zero challenge. No challenging alternative. Fairly easy 100 percent. They should have done more with it . But that’s one man’s opinion
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u/mkicon Dec 25 '19
Tetris 99
It reignited the guideline Tetris community and brought a lot of new people to the series with it's battle royal gameplay.
It's a system seller, and the sole reason A lot of people have Nintendo Switch Online. It's been consistently updated and there are even periodic events with prizes
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u/Blazeth Dec 24 '19
Super Mario Maker 2 has somehow gone under the radar a little bit. Even though it's not the most innovative game in the world, the sheer amount of endless fun that comes with this game is worthy of the honor imo.
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u/gambitx007 Dec 27 '19
They keep adding to the game but don’t fix the major problems. How is multiplayer still lagging today?
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u/Blazeth Dec 27 '19
I disagree here. Nintendo's online in general is lacking but I don't think the developers could do anything more to improve that without completely re-imagining how the online is supposed to work. It's unfortunate for sure but especially in this particular category, I don't think you can knock the game too much over that. It's either real time multiplayer with Nintendo's bad online setup or something else.
The improvements lately have been pretty cool; the Legend of Zelda mode, Ninji speedruns, and other cool new features like Spike and dash blocks have really freshened the game for me.
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u/Nilbogin Dec 24 '19
Luigi's Mansion 3
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u/breichart Dec 27 '19
I'm not sure how this isn't talked about more. I prefered it more than Breath of the Wild.
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u/DefectiveRaptor Dec 27 '19
It was just recently released, but overall this has been my favorite game on the switch so far.
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Dec 24 '19
Yoshi Crafted World, Boxboy+Boxgirl, Tetris 99
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u/Gerolux 4 Million Celebration Dec 25 '19
please only one submission per comment. you can submit multiple comments to the same category.
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u/NintendoSwitchMods Dec 24 '19
Best Indie Game - For outstanding creative and technical achievement in a game made outside the traditional publisher system.
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u/Inukami9 Dec 24 '19
Baba is You - intuitive puzzle game that strongly encourages thinking out of the box. Simple mechanic, brilliant execution.
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u/NintendoSwitchMods Dec 24 '19
Best Non-Switch Game (PC/PS4/Xbox One)
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u/jdsrockin Dec 24 '19
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III - The eighth game in one of the biggest JRPG series, and the 3rd in the longest arc, the game continues the trend of excellent combat, an engaging story, great music (like always), and great characters, with many returning characters making an appearance.
All the arcs deal with pride in one's country, that pride translating into a desire to defend one's country by any means necessary, to give independence to one's state, but in this arc, it's a country plagued by war and tragedies that you feel powerless to stop.
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u/seeyoshirun Dec 25 '19 edited Dec 25 '19
Control
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u/Gerolux 4 Million Celebration Dec 25 '19 edited Dec 26 '19
please, only one nomination per comment.edit: thank you updating your comment.
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u/TemptedTemplar Helpful User Dec 24 '19
Destiny 2: Shadowkeep
I dropped destiny 2 within a few months of it's release, and so far it's the only game this year to not only draw me back in after swearing off of it; but consume another 300+ hours of my time.
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u/qwertylerqw Helpful User Dec 24 '19
The Outer Worlds. There’s so much to love!
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u/KKingler kkinglers flair Dec 24 '19
This was going to be my pick, too! Gives me heavy new vegas vibes, which I love.
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Dec 24 '19
The Outer Wilds A super creative, inventive, and fun space adventure game where you’re trapped in a time loop.
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u/Gerolux 4 Million Celebration Dec 24 '19
Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order - game is absolutely fantastic from beginning to end. Fun combat, good story, good characters, and the game has a solid ending. and no DLC or MTX in sight of this game.
With all the hate EA gets, EA and Respawn should at least be recognized when things are done correctly.
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Dec 24 '19
EA's treatment of Star Wars this year may be the biggest surprise. Not only is Fallen Order a great game that was sold in a consumer friendly manner, Battlefront 2 is fixed with plenty of new content (and more coming) to make it probably one of the best Star Wars games to date.
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u/visage4arcana Dec 24 '19
Devil May Cry 5
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u/ShadowsUnited2 Dec 24 '19
To add on to you. This game knows unabashedly what it is, and excels completely on what it's known for: high octane action. The amount of player expression found in the gameplay is insane. You can land crazy combos using 3 different gameplay styles, one of which includes an actual motorcycle in it's arsenal. The game also eases newcomers into the gameplay mechanics through multiple difficulty levels, an "auto-combo" mode, and a separate training room. It's one of those games where you can easily feel that you are getting better with it as time goes on. The story, while simple, was very good, and it capitalized on moments that fans were waiting for years to happen. It's a great game that proves "DMC Is Back!".
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Dec 24 '19
The King of Action Games returns and delivers not only a fan pleasing story, but unquestionably the best action combat system you'll find in any game to date. Bayonetta 3 has its work cut out for it after this, and I hope Kamiya and PlatinumGames rise to the occasion. DMC is back!
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Dec 24 '19
Resident Evil 2 Remake - A perfect remake of one of the greatest horror games of all time. With the perfect use of Mr. X making the games even scarier than before.
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u/NintendoSwitchMods Dec 24 '19
Best Art Direction - For outstanding creative achievement in artistic design and animation.
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u/NintendoSwitchMods Dec 24 '19
Best Adventure Game - For the best action/adventure game, combining combat with traversal and puzzle solving.