Runner-up: Dave The Diver, Shotgun King: The Remaining Checkmate
Finest Swap Icon 2023
Winner: Steel Gear Strong 3: Snake Eater
Look, there have been some cracking icons this yr for the Swap, and regardless of our points with Steel Gear Strong: Grasp Assortment Vol. 1, there is not any denying that having all three major MGS video games neatly organized on the Swap’s dashboard is extremely satisfying.
They’re all illustrated by Kojima Manufacturing’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 due to the way it makes use of color. Simply attractive.
Runners-up: Venba, Quake II
Finest ‘Finish-Of-Yr Arrival That Dropped Too Late To Make Our GOTY Record’ 2023
Winner: Outer Wilds
It has been a very long time coming, however Outer Wilds is lastly out on the Nintendo Swap. It has 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 Dying Re:Incarnation
Finest Retro Remaster Or Re-Launch 2023
Winner: The Making of Karateka
Digital Eclipse continues to show itself as one of the vital vital builders in gaming as we speak, taking iconic antiques from years passed by and giving them the utmost care and a spotlight. Very similar to Atari 50, The Making of Karateka is an ideal manner for veterans and newcomers to not solely expertise Karateka in its entirety but additionally study what precisely went into making the sport itself.
It is a exceptional achievement and an ideal begin to Digital Eclipse’s ‘Gold Grasp Sequence’, which can proceed into 2024 with Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story.
Runners-up: Quake II, Tremendous Mario RPG
Finest Worst Finest Worst Sport 2023
Winner: Vampire Survivors
An award for a recreation that will get our begrudging, resentful respect regardless of the way it’s harm us indirectly, 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’s, nonetheless, one of the vital addictive time sinks on Swap, a recreation that sinks its enamel in and will not let go, to the intense detriment of a wholesome sleep sample. One chew and, earlier than you realize it, seven hours have disappeared.
Who’s shining that accursed mild via our curtains?! Oh, it is the solar. *hisses*