The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Tops X-Play's Best of 2006 List

[nekon]

for those that missed the show..

While everyone waits for Destructoid's ultimate list of year-end awards (and honestly the only one that matters), have a look at what G4 put together for X-Play. They just sent us over the winners, so prepare to duke it out with your fellow fanboy.

Best Action/Adventure Game:
* The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii)

Best Fighting Game:
* Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 (Wii)

Best Racing Game:
* FlatOut 2 (Xbox)

Best RPG:
* The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (Xbox 360)

Best Platformer:
* New Super Mario Bros. (DS)

Best Puzzle/Party Game:
* Wii Sports (Wii)

Best Shooter:
* Gears of War (Xbox 360)

Best Strategy Game:
* Company of Heroes (PC)

Best Sports Game:
* Madden NFL 07(Wii)

Best Original Game:
* Dead Rising (Xbox 360)

Game of the Year:
* The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii)

you'll notice it also won for best action/adventure too

i don't have a wii but my buddy does. i even have 20+ hours in the game! i think this was well deserved.

Source: http://www.destructoid.com/zelda-top...st-28743.phtml

[Mr. Solanky]

I love how 7 of the 11 games are games for Nintendo Systems! It's been a good year for them.

[kingsam]

I love how 7 of the 11 games are games for Nintendo Systems! It's been a good year for them.

I count 6 of 11. Regardless i concur

[dotrool]

I love how 7 of the 11 games are games for Nintendo Systems! It's been a good year for them.

Uhh I count 6

I also noticed that not one Sony game made the list

[Aleman]

I'm at the water temple and I have to say that I love the game but I don't think it's game of the year material. It feels like same old Zelda--the game play really hasn't evolved much from Ocarina of Time, a late 90s game, not to mention all Zelda stories are pretty much the same. Game of the year for me has to be something new and exciting.

[YamNivek]

Ive just completed the water temple but I agree that this is game of the year. I havent been this engrosed in a game since I played Farenheit on the PC. Although similar to OoT the size of the world has increased and the control system work excellently. Aiming is a peice of cake, the only downside is the bosses are a bit easy but thats not always a bad thing as it means the story can continue without it being to fustrating.

[Nyarlathotep]

I just played a demo, but as far as I'm concerned Hitman Blood Money has more GoTY potential than Zelda:TP

[Trakdown]

Just finished the game. Game of the year might be a bit much, I found it to be way, way too easy- none of the puzzles really require that much thought. The boss battles were cake (especially if you've played previous games).

Oh and...(BIG GIGANTIC FREAKIN' SPOILER WARNING)

The ending had about as much punch as FFVII's, which is to say very little.IMHO.

[Wingnut]

Game of the year for me has to be something new and exciting.

Which is....? (In your opinion)

[banjo7]

I agree with Zelda best game but i dont think wiisports should take best party game that titles took by guitar hero 2 this year imo.

[Mr. Solanky]

Sorry, you guys are right, there are 6 Nintendo games.

It's cool that Zelda one game of the yeah.

[WhatRuOn]

I'm at the water temple and I have to say that I love the game but I don't think it's game of the year material. It feels like same old Zelda--the game play really hasn't evolved much from Ocarina of Time, a late 90s game, not to mention all Zelda stories are pretty much the same. Game of the year for me has to be something new and exciting.

While I don't think it's game of the year caliber either, it's still good. I think you'll see the next zelda do some really cool stuff with the Wiimote besides just waggling to swing your sword. I think you'll see more logic puzzles use the pointer to manipulate objects in the game world. That should open up a lot of doors. This one felt kinda weak since it was designed for the cude, so all the puzzles were kinda "locked down" to stuff only possible with a controller.

Which is....? (In your opinion)

Nothing, the industry has become stagnant.

[Aleman]

Which is....? (In your opinion)

I'm not sure actually. I don't think I've played enough games to make that call. For shear fun I'd say Guitar Hero II, but that isn't "new and exciting" either as its basically just GH with new songs.

I'm tempted to say Oblivion but the game wasn't quite polished enough to deserve it either.

[asnpcwiz]

I've haven't played Zelda myself, but it's hard for me to believe that it would beat Gears of War for game of the year.

[AndrewB]

How often does an FPS win game of the year? (Honest question)

[asnpcwiz]

How often does an FPS win game of the year? (Honest question)

Didn't Halo and Halo 2 both win? I honestly don't remember.

[WhatRuOn]

How often does an FPS win game of the year? (Honest question)

Off the top of my head, Half-Life 1 & 2 won in their respective years.