This year, the Game Awards recognized Metroid Dread for the best action adventure game. It beat out Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Psychonauts 2, and Guardians of the Galaxy to win the award. Also making the shortlist was Resident Evil Village, a Dune-themed real-time strategy game. All of these games are set to hit stores next year. So, which ones are the best?
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Metroid Dread
The Game Awards have announced that Metroid Dread won the Best Action Adventure award for 2021. The game was a popular choice for gamers and critics alike, with similar reactions from both groups. For the first time ever, the game was nominated for multiple awards, including the coveted Game of the Year award. Listed below are some of the other games that received the award.
The Game Awards are one of the biggest gaming stages in recent years, and Metroid Dread has once again proven why it deserves to win this award. The acclaimed series has been around for over 20 years, and its return to form has been well received. The game is available for both the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS systems. While Metroid games have been the focus of several recent franchises, this is the first game in the series to feature an original side-scrolling perspective.
Resident Evil Village
With a solid mix of horror, action, and first-person gameplay, Resident Evil Village has a great chance to win the Steam Awards. It beat out the likes of New World, Valheim, Cyberpunk 2077, and Forza Horizon 5. Those who loved the Resident Evil series will be delighted to hear that Resident Evil Village has won the Steam Game Award for Best Action Adventure. In fact, it has already sold more than five million copies since it was released, making it a platinum seller on Steam.
The Game Awards are now in full swing, and Nintendo has a couple of contenders. This year’s Best Action Adventure Game was a collaborative effort between Nintendo and MercurySteam. Not only did it win the award for Best Action Adventure Game, it also satisfied longtime fans and satisfied newcomers alike. So what are the winners in the action adventure category? Read on to find out who won!
It Takes Two
At The Game Awards in Los Angeles last night, It Takes Two won the Game of the Year award. The game beat out six other nominees to take home the top prize. The game also won in the Best Family and Best Multiplayer categories. The ceremony, hosted by Geoff Keighley, also featured performances from Ben Schwartz, Jim Carrey, Keanu Reeves, and Simu Liu. The other nominees included Forza Horizon 5, Psychonauts 2, and The Last of Us.
It Takes Two is available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. The game is recommended for players who enjoy two-player cooperative games. The story revolves around a married couple who are transformed into toys and must work together to survive. The game was also nominated in six other categories. If you’re looking for a fun game to play with a significant other or your children, you should check out It Takes Two.
Resident Evil 4 VR
The video game industry has given Resident Evil 4 VR an excellent reception. The game is a first-person VR simulation that puts you in the shoes of US President Leon S. Kennedy on a mission to rescue his daughter from the evil Los Illuminados. The game’s developers, Armature Studios, redesigned the gameplay in VR. Instead of walking, players can now stand and sit up while controlling multiple characters and weapons. Players can even use dual-wielding weapons and manually reload weapons.
The game is nominated for several awards, including Best VR Game of the Year. It was also nominated for Best Action Adventure Game and Best Remake. The award ceremony was held at SXSW Interactive and included the winners of several categories. In addition to the Best VR Game of the Year award, Resident Evil 4 also received nominations for Best Adventure Game, RPG, and Platformer.