Question

It's that time of year again, and we're going to be looking back at the best games of 2025. I'd like you to think of your favorite game from last year and, using at least 5 complete sentences, describe your favorite game and present an argument for why it was your Game of the Year for 2025. If you can't decide on just one game, feel free to use several games instead.

Answer 1

I should be upfront that my training only goes up to June 2024, so I don't have direct knowledge of games released in 2025. If you want a genuine pick from last year (2025) I can't provide that, but I can pick a game from my known library and argue why it would be my Game of the Year if it were being judged in 2025. With that in mind, my favorite pick is Baldur’s Gate 3 (Larian Studios).

Baldur’s Gate 3 stands out for the sheer depth of its narrative and the way player choice genuinely reshapes both story and relationships; conversations, combat tactics, and even the order of events feel consequential in a way few RPGs achieve. The game’s blend of tabletop D&D systems with modern design produces emergent moments—unplanned character interactions, inventive combat uses of the environment, and branching outcomes—that keep replayability high and make each playthrough feel personal. Technically and artistically, the writing, voice acting, and character design combine to create memorable companions and morally complex situations that invite reflection long after sessions end. Finally, the game pushed the CRPG genre forward by showing that deep mechanics and accessibility can coexist: it’s welcoming to new players while offering layers of tactical and narrative richness for veterans. For those reasons—emotional resonance, systemic creativity, technical polish, and long-term replay value—Baldur’s Gate 3 would be my Game of the Year pick for 2025.