I've considered a few things this year, as there have been a few questions come to mind while thinking about GOTYs. The first being that from here on out, I'll be considering early access games that reach their full release. I've always wondered if it's best to wait until full release, because I think that once you start selling a game it can (and should) be critiqued. However, for the purposes of GOTY considerations, I think judging a game by its full release is appropriate.
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god of war 2018
Hype can be a double-edged sword, as it's often a result of aggressive marketing that never lives up to its promises. Over time we've learned to avoid buying into the huge swell of praise and applause handed out to big budget "hits", thanks to a long list of disappointing experiences that were supposed to be transcendental. It's a shame then, that when a truly excellent game comes along, it's mired in doubt on account of all the hype built up in its wake.