2006, Game of the Year

[Vinther1991]

While the Nintendo bias definitely shows itself again with a dominating victory for Twilight Princess and Wii Sports as runner up (wtf??!!). At least this is a Zelda game I can get behind. Oblivion and FFXII might have been significant releases at the time, but I have no desire to replay either, to many questionable choices in the game design of those. Okami and Gears have stood the test of time brilliantly, but I think Twilight Princess is more consistent. Easily a top 3 Zelda game in my opinion. It might have ditched the charming graphics of Wind Waker, but it also ditched the boring padding and uninspired dungeon design.