As a close to 2020, this week was a long week of PSLS year-end awards, and we honor many great releases. Even if the games did not win, the simple fact of being nominated gives attention to the games that deserve to be highlighted, and there were also many other honorable mentions that did not even make the list of nominees. 2020 was an incredible year for all games, and everything is being built so far. Before we reveal which game won our first place, here are the nominations for PlayStation LifeStyle as Game of the Year in 2020.
Game of the Year 2020 Winner
The Last of Us Part II
Read our review.
Mirroring the nominations and approximate vote counts for our Best PlayStation Exclusive award, our Game of the Year also goes to Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us Part II. We’ve talked a lot about The Last of Us Part II throughout our awards week, so let this quote from our review tell you why it’s worth taking first place this year:
“It’s an empathetic emotional journey that recontextualizes the idea of the hero at the center of the story through new perspectives and unique storytelling methods that only video games are capable of. It is a multifaceted experience with symmetry, details and layers that players will discuss for years. Polish and production values not only meet, but exceed the Naughty Dog quality level that players expect. The Last of Us Part II is a game that defined an era, a perfect companion for the first that harmonizes with, rather than suffocating, that original fundamental ending, creating an unforgettable and emotionally challenging narrative with these beloved characters.
Reader Choice Winner
Tsushima’s Ghost
Also reflecting the vote for the Best PlayStation Exclusive category, our readers chose Tsushima’s Ghost as Game of the Year, winning The Last of Us Part II by some votes. Of course, players were delighted with the epic Sucker Punch, so it won several awards this year from our team and readers.
The Last of Us Part II ranked second for our readers, followed by Final Fantasy VII Remake third.
Now that we’ve revealed our Game of the Year, don’t miss our complete list of winners and nominees for Game of the Year for PlayStation LifeStyle. We’ve put all 29 categories together in one place so you can easily see which games have received the highest honors this year. Thanks to all the amazing developers and publishers who made games this year. Thanks to our readers for participating and voting for our Game of the Year awards. Fortunately, 2020 is over, and I’m looking forward to seeing which games will be on this list next year as we enter the first full year of the new generation of consoles. Happy 2021!