Changing The Formula

A complete, up-to-date list of all the games that have ever won the Game Award for Game of The Year

Colourful worlds, uplifting music, goofy characters, peaceful landscapes, a good sense of humor…There’s something about these games that will bring you a sense of joy and will make you feel warm inside almost instantly, because sometimes you just need to play a game that is going to make you smile.

A room full of potions, health packs and ammo cartridges. A chest with a brand new weapon. A big door after a long corridor. Everyone knows these are all signs that a big fight is coming… so here are the games with some of the most memorable bosses ever.

Brilliant dialogue, unexpected turns, unique characters, original settings, …the stories told on these games have something that will make them stick with you for a long time. It doesn't matter if it's through cutscenes, scattered audio logs or environmental storytelling, the stories and characters in these games are unforgettable.

Impossible enemies, millimetric jumps, twisted labyrinths, … The games on this list might make you want to smash your controller at times, and not all of them are classics, but even the most unfair ones have some unforgettable qualities that will make you want to continue to see what’s next.