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Definitely earned it, we're already seeing a wave of indie games trying to capitalize on it's success.
Some games have a major impact on the game market by creating or popularizing a subgenre. Some previous examples are Slay the Spire, Stardew Valley, and Vampire Survivors. I think Balatro will be the same, and we'll see a huge number of games over the upcoming years trying to follow in it's footsteps.
Naah Path of Exile 2.
It's really not that great, DEFINITELY not game of the year material. What would even make you say that? Because it's YOUR game of the year?
Other people have different standards other than "Slightly better graphics and slightly different combat" from a game that's been out for what, over a decade?
It is really really good though.
They should have stopped at Diablo 2.
Hey don't get me wrong, PoE is a fantastic game. PoE2 just left me wanting for a hell of a lot more after they've had over a decade of experience making that game already.
Pretty sure most POE2 players would disagree with this.
Oh shit, should have checked the majority opinion before posting!
Whats your opinion on apples?
Just saying that if the people who are meant to be fans of your supposed game of the year are tearing into the dozens of issues the game has, most of which were solved in POE1, it doesn't have a very strong argument.
Weird to hear that. My only issue so far has been how hard it is to get movement speed on boots. Granted, I'm only just about to start Cruel, so my playtime is low compared to many, but I'm absolutely loving all the boss encounters, particularly with the dodge mechanics. And not needing to worry about socket numbers, colours, and links on gear.
Maybe I should read what others are saying, but I have nothing significant to complain about so far, aside from move speed being a bit too slow.
It was my most played game this year and I played it entirely on Steam Deck.
Pff, Balatro has nothing on Jimbo's Game.