It is a simple question, but the criteria will always be debated.
Some will have a deep story as the dominant criterion, while others argue unique and revolutionary gameplay.
In the end, there is no wrong answer to this question as it is open-ended.
However, what about AI’s opinion?
What does it think is the criteria for a game to be labelled The Greatest of All Time?
The answer provided is unexpected, but, at the same time, it is.
What do you think makes a game great?"
Source: Bing’s CoPilot
Reading the answer, I was impressed.
I thought it would provide a general criterion, but it gives a more specific answer than expected.
I can understand innovative gameplay, engaging stories, and memorable characters to be included.
However, for it to show “impact on the industry” as a criterion impresses me.
All the points given by CoPilot are valid criteria for making a “Greatest of All Time” game.
So are the given criteria applicable to the Recent Game of The Year?
Do the recent games follow the same criteria that CoPilot gave?
I start with the oldest one from the list,It Takes Two.
However, gameplay-wise, it doesn’t have any revolutionary elements in it.
Just a normal 3d co-op platforming with a little bit of action.
Although, it has some memorable characters like Dr. Hakim and Cutie.
Because of how story-driven this game is, it lacks a replayability value to playIt Takes Twothe second time.
Nonetheless, it did bring back the fun of couch gaming in an online-dominated time.
It received a critical acclaim reception and commercial success worldwide.
Credit: From Software
The next game on the list isElden Ring.
Now, this IP from From Software is an open-world Souls-like game.
it was a critically acclaimed, commercially successful, and potential Game of The Year winner from the get-go.
Elden Ring’ssuccess also made the Souls-like genre have its renaissance withLies of PandLords of The Fallen.
However, in my opinion,Elden Ring lacksan engaging story.
It has a deep lore and world-building; however, it’s not apparent and more like background lore.
The game from Larian Studios presents a new take on the series.
Mixing some elements fromDivinity II: Original Sinand combining them withBaldur’s Gatestory from the Forgotten Realms.
This game ticks all the points CoPilot gave to consider it The Greatest of All Time.
Furthermore, it puts CRPG back on the map and will most likely have an effect in 2024.
The game also got a critically acclaimed review on Metacritic.
On the financial side the game is a commercial success.
It sold 10 million times when it was first reported in September and will increase with time.
Criteria-wise, it passed as the greatest of all-time candidates.
However, I think it’s too early to be considered one.
Isn’t it supposed to be only one?
Technically, yes, but it is a subject to be debated more.
At the end of the day, it is still a subjective matter.
So, I have one question: What is your greatest game of all time?
