Game of the Year 2024 Superlatives - Day 1

As a lead-in to our actual Game of the Year podcast, Games That Don't Suck 2024, Kyle and Shea are breaking down their favorite games (and some of their not favorite games) in a variety of categories. This episode focuses in on the best moments, worst mechanics, best characters, and okayest games of the year.

Games discussed (in alphabetical order): Alan Wake 2, Anger Foot, Another Crab's Treasure, Astro Bot, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Caravan SandWitch, Concord, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Dungeons of Hinterberg, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, Helldivers 2, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Little Kitty Big City, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Neva, Once Human, One BTN Bosses, Planet Crafter, Rise of the Golden Idol, Silent Hill 2, Skull and Bones, Sons of the Forest, STALKER 2, Star Wars Outlaws, Stellar Blade, Tales of Kenzera: Zau, Thank Goodness You're Here, The First Descendant, The Last of Us Part II Remake, The Plucky Squire, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Zenless Zone Zero.

Also here's your gentle reminder that this episode includes spoilers!

 

CHAPTERS:

(00:00:15) Intros and Today I Hate

(00:03:24) Episode Agenda

(00:05:53) Best Moment Nominees

(00:56:03) Kyle's Best Moment

(00:56:58) Shea's Best Moment

(00:58:10) Worst Mechanic Nominees

(01:26:30) Kyle's Worst Mechanic

(01:26:55) Shea's Worst Mechanic

(01:27:58) Best Character Nominees

(01:44:15) Kyle's Best Character

(01:44:54) Shea's Best Character

(01:45:16) Okayest Game

(02:01:50) Kyle's Okayest Game

(02:02:04) Shea's Okayest Game

(02:02:48) Wrap Up and Peace Out

 

Tune in next episode to hear about 2024's best old games, best writing, best music, and worst characters! Send your emails to info@sheahateseverything.com and subscribe on your podcast service of choice. Peace out!