The Game Awards 2024 has recently concluded, naming Astro Bot as the Game of the Year. It surpassed favorites such as Black Myth: Wukong and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.
Astro Bot is a 3D platformer developed by Team Asobi for the PlayStation 5. Often compared to Mario, the game follows Astro Bot as he travels through different galaxies to rescue his lost crew. Players navigate through levels using the DualSense controller.
The game launched in September 2024, and has been well-received by critics and players alike for its visuals and gameplay. Many reviews highlighted the game’s immersive experience and its ability to transport players to another world.
Other big winners include Helldivers 2 for Best Ongoing Game, Balatro for Best Independent Game, Black Myth: Wukong for Best Action Game, Metaphor: Refantazio for Best RPG, and Tekken 8 for Best Fighting Game, among others.
You can check out the full list of winners below:
- Game of the Year – Astro Bot
- Best Game Direction – Astro Bot
- Best Narrative – Metaphor: ReFantanzio
- Best Art Direction – Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Best Score and Music – Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Best Audio Design – Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
- Best Performance – Melina Juergens, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2
- Innovation in Accessibility – Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Games for Impact – Neva
- Best Ongoing Game – Helldivers 2
- Best Community Support – Baldur’s Gate 3
- Best Independent Game – Balatro
- Best Debut Indie Game – Balatro
- Best Mobile Game – Balatro
- Best VR/AR Game – Batman: Arkham Shadow
- Best Action Game – Black Myth: Wukong
- Best Action/Adventure Game – Astro Bot
- Best RPG – Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Best Fighting Game – Tekken 8
- Best Family Game – Astro Bot
- Best Sim/Strategy Game – Frostpunk 2 (11 Bit Studios)
- Best Sports/Racing Game – EA Sports FC 25
- Best Multiplayer Game – Helldivers 2
- Best Adaptation – Fallout
- Most Anticipated Game – Grand Theft Auto VI
- Content Creator of the Year – CaseOh
- Best Esports Game – League of Legends
- Best Esports Athlete – Faker – Lee Sang-hyeok
- Best Esports Team – T1 (League of Legends)
