Predicting The Game Of The Year Shortlist For 2018

9. Detroit Become Human

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We've been waiting years to get our hands on Detroit: Become Human, and now we have, it's clear it was worth the wait. Quantic Dream's first game for modern consoles is a dark, twisted and morally probing adventure game and, in classic fashion for the story-centric developers, it could potentially be the most cinematic title the studio has ever produced.

Combining jaw-dropping motion caption, improved animations, and more moral choices that you can shout your most monotone "SHAUN" at, Detroit Become Human is the pinnacle of Quantic Dream's ambitions as a studio. It's a fantastic storytelling experience that winds expertly around the player, leaving everyone who plays it with a separate story entirely unique to them.

Its release saw numerous glowing reviews, but also a whole host of fan support as well. The game blew up on Youtube and Twitch, while it also spread over social media, the title developing a sense of community and becoming a hot trend as a result.

A game of the year nomination seems only fair for Quantic Dream's biggest experience to date, especially when considering how far it strays from typical gaming conventions. It's one of 2018's most notable titles and has earned the right to stand shoulder to shoulder with the year's biggest blockbusters.

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