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Signalstar on 13 December 2021

At first glance this may seem like another GOTY 2021 thread, but it's not. This thread is asking a slightly different question.

I am not asking what is the best new game released in 2021 that you played, I am asking what is the very best game you played for the first time this year, regardless of what year that game released.

For instance, BOTW was the best game I played for the first time in 2020, even though the game released in 2017.

So out of all the games that you played for the first time this year, which one was your favorite? (2021 releases also acceptable)

For me, 2021 was the year I finally started playing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (and MK8 Deluxe). Smash Ultimate is likely the best game I have played this year, but I still have not completed most of the modes or challenges.

The best game that I played to completion this year is Gravity Rush Remastered on PS4.

How about you?



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Jpcc86 on 13 December 2021

I replayed Chrono Trigger (again), so it clearly is the best game I've played in 2021.

Edit: Not incluiding replays... I guess Metroid Dread/Nier Replicant would be my pick. I havent really played old games for the first time this year. 

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DroidKnight on 13 December 2021

Yakuza: Like a Dragon



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JWeinCom on 13 December 2021

I started Undertale a couple of years back, but quit like halfway. Came back to it this year and played all the way through. So, I'll count that.



Shiken on 13 December 2021

Shin Megami Tensei V



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Veknoid_Outcast on 13 December 2021

I replayed Ocarina of Time this year, so that wins for me.

Edit: Eek! I just realized it can only be games played for the very first time.

In that case, I guess it’s Resident Evil: Village :)

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Dimsum42 on 13 December 2021

Death stranding directors cut is the best game ive played this year.



Wman1996 on 13 December 2021

If we're talking about open-ended games, it would be Stardew Valley with Animal Crossing: New Horizons as a close runner-up. I've been playing Stardew Valley since 2018 and played Animal Crossing since launch.

If we're talking about games I played for the first time in 2021 and have a clear story/quest, it's gotta be Persona 5 Royal. I started Persona this year with Persona 4 Golden, then P5R, then Strikers. Royal is the best of the bunch.



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TheWalrusCaesar on 13 December 2021

Played through Resident Evil 7 for the first time this year. Absolutely adored it, probably my favorite in the series and one of my fav horror games in general



Kjartan on 14 December 2021

Hades, I finished the main story but I still need to do the epilogue. What a phenomenal game.



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