Gabs Tanner — Staff Writer
Persona 5
Persona 5 was probably always going to be my GOTY thanks to my love of the series, and JRPGs in general. It’s so cool; from the characters and story, to the music and menus, everything oozes style. The hundred or so hours needed to finish the game practically whizzed by thanks to how engaging the world and gameplay is too. Level grinding, gathering new Personas to fight with, trying to convince the girls to go out with me, or exploring the world. Next year will probably start with going for the New Game+ because I simply need to play more.
Miitopia
It may seem like an odd GOTY entry, but Miitopia honestly made me giggle more than any other game this year. With wonderfully relaxed gameplay and silly humour, the only times I stopped playing was to take pictures to show my friends. Being able to design faces for the characters never got old, like turning Prince of all Saiyans, Vegeta, into a grumpy Genie. Miitopia was just the break I needed to take a step back from life and have some casual fun.
Pokémon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon
Despite many positive changes, last year’s Pokémon Sun and Moon left me disappointed. I found the variety lacking, and went round the bend from all those Yungoos and Rattata. Ultra Sun and Moon has really livened up the experience, though. More Pokémon have been added to areas, and extras in the gameplay kept me intrigued (Mantine surfing is my jam). Okay, so it’s fundamentally the same game, but if the originals left you dissatisfied, the urge to ‘catch them all’ may return with Ultra Sun and Moon.
