Runner-up: Dave The Diver, Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate
Best Switch Icon 2023
Winner: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
Look, there have been some cracking icons this yr for the Switch, and regardless of our points with Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, there is not any denying that having all three primary MGS video games neatly organized on the Switch’s dashboard is extremely satisfying.
They’re all illustrated by Kojima Production’s long-time idea artist Yoji Shinkawa, so any of them might have taken the crown right here, however we in the end went for Snake Eater because of the way it makes use of color. Just attractive.
Runners-up: Venba, Quake II
Best ‘End-Of-Year Arrival That Dropped Too Late To Make Our GOTY List’ 2023
Winner: Outer Wilds
It’s been a very long time coming, however Outer Wilds is lastly out on the Nintendo Switch. It’s been greater than definitely worth the wait, too, incomes a strong rating of 9/10 in our assessment. Naturally, nonetheless, we began pondering our prime video games of the yr properly earlier than its launch, so sadly, most of us haven’t had time to get into it simply but. One for the vacations!
Jim loves it, although. Ask him.
Runner-up: Dodonpachi DaiOuJou Blissful Death Re:Incarnation
Best Retro Remaster Or Re-Release 2023
Winner: The Making of Karateka
Digital Eclipse continues to show itself as probably the most necessary builders in gaming as we speak, taking iconic antiques from years passed by and giving them the utmost care and a spotlight. Much like Atari 50, The Making of Karateka is an ideal method for veterans and newcomers to not solely expertise Karateka in its entirety but in addition study what precisely went into making the sport itself.
It’s a exceptional achievement and an ideal begin to Digital Eclipse’s ‘Gold Master Series’, which is able to proceed into 2024 with Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story.
Runners-up: Quake II, Super Mario RPG
Best Worst Best Worst Game 2023
Winner: Vampire Survivors
An award for a recreation that will get our begrudging, resentful respect regardless of the way it’s damage us in a roundabout way, this yr it might solely go to Vampire Survivors.
Look, loads of individuals adore it, together with a number of members of the Nintendo Life group. It is, nonetheless, probably the most addictive time sinks on Switch, a recreation that sinks its tooth in and will not let go, to the intense detriment of a wholesome sleep sample. One chunk and, earlier than it, seven hours have disappeared.
Who’s shining that accursed mild via our curtains?! Oh, it is the solar. *hisses*
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