I didn't read the article, but I assume it's because elden ring isn't a playstation exclusive.

Elden Ring is definitely my GOTY. You can replay it so many different times and find all kinds of new stuff. Then you have MP and PVP to top it off. Both games are excellent but Elden Ring felt like a totally new experience while GoWR felt very familiar. GoWR is definitely more accessible though and has a story that’s not hidden. Can’t go wrong either way.

Both of them deserve to win. But if I have to pick only one, I will pick God of War Ragnarok.

I can't compare the 2 yet because I haven't started my new copy of Ragnorak yet due to me playing a couple of games that I'm almost finishing. Elden Ring was a pretty good game combat/gameplay wise including the exploring but to me the story aspect of ER seemed non existent. I think with Ragnorak I will enjoy story & gameplay.

God of War Ragnarok is far superior than Elden Ring. Elden Ring is just another overhyped copy and paste Souls game. Nothing special just that SOMEHOW in this crazy world, a copy and paste Souls game is somehow running for GOTY. Swear if Elden Ring wins GOTY (highly unlikely), then the gaming industry is a complete joke

Alright, Elden Ring is superior in the aspect that it offered a truly unique experience insofar as gameplay and world building/design; every inch you had to claw for progress felt like cutting into another layer of understanding that world, story and lore. Death in Souls games is part of the DNA of the game itself, and not a roadblock to story progress like in GOW. It was fresh, incredible, intriguing and fun. Its secrets and lore also made for a much greater community. I ended up making friends with random summons in the game, just geeking out over theorizing about the lore. That was a wonderful part of the game itself, albeit a meta one. GOW Ragnarok, however is superior in its narrative, polish and presentation. The production values are simply unparalleled at the moment. It was truly an epic game in every sense. The game performance, art direction, voice acting, motion capture, cinematography, sound design, they're all absolutely top notch, and you'd be hard pressed to find any other game more cinematic. I beat the game, and played through every side mission, and never encountered a single bug as well. I think I saw one or two slight camera jitters the entire playthrough, and it was actually jarring because the rest of the game was so CLEAN. It being a sequel though, the only issue is it's very familiar if you've played GOW 2018. Still, an amazing game, and I wouldn't fault anyone for feeling that either Elden Ring or GOW is the GOTY. They're both incredible games in much different ways.

All that being said, I remember clearly feeling during my time with Elden Ring that it was one of the best games I've ever played, but Ragnarok on multiple occasions literally left me with my mouth hanging open in amazement.

They aren't even remotely similar. This is a silly article. More like a reddit post.

For me Gow wins because of the technical polish SSM made on it .....Elden Ring it's a very unpolished game on the technical level and that's the reason GOW is a cut above!

Because it is even more mainstream and mass marketed. So many better and even smaller games this year. Pitiful and blind that GOTY equates to the AAA power players.

Can I skip cutscenes in God of War?

Elden Ring has a ''refreshing story'' and ''extreme visuals''? Ok then.

no it isnt. still in my first playthrough of gow and having tons of fun with it. it isnt a cut above elden ring so far

This will surely be a calm and rational discussion.

I loved Elden Ring and for sure was my GoTY.
I just started GoW, and well for now i wont change Elden Ring as my GoTY, but what i saw so far of GoW makes me think that there is a possibility after im done with the game.

Given how I'm a huge fan of the God of War series, I'm biased toward Ragnarok. Elden Ring is amazing, no doubt about that too.

Still playing GOW R. Elden Ring is my pick as GoTY, but i understood totally why this game has a strong change. Its much more mainstream and, of course, an amazing game.

Elden Ring has a strong fan base, but manu people bought the game bt the hype and it has been disappointed....

Both games are incredible and deserve their nominations. Personally I prefer Ragnarok, but will not at all be disapointed in Elden Ring grabs it.

Horizon Forbidden West was also brilliant and I feel bad it will get overshadowed by these two titans.

I love God of War but it's laughable to think it's a better game than elden ring.

One is a safe sequel, the other is open world Dark Souls. I'd like to see something different for a change. Next year is guaranteed: Starfield or The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Same shit different day.

Hard to choose
Both are amazing
God is strong on combat and story wise
Elden is amazing at depicting a legendary and complex world
Both deserve goty

God of War is one of the best narrative driven adventure games ever.
Elden Ring is one of the best (if not THE best) open world games ever.

They're both incredible in their own leagues.

I love both GOW and Elden Ring. For me, they are both unique and amazing experiences. I do prefer the story narrative on GOW. I'm not a fan of trying to figure out a story reading every weapon I pick up or going to YouTube to understand the story and that's the only complain I have with From Software games.

It isn't.

imo, GoW does a better job at establishing Lore through sidequests and conversation than Elden Ring.

GOW is a cut above most games. ❤ it.

Won't even bother clicking. Elden Ring is a masterpiece. It'll be GOTY.

these games are completely different, wtf?

Not saying elden ring is a good game but I enjoy ragnarok more it’s difficult at times but it’s possible to get pass elden ring wants u to spend hours on one boss I don’t like to feel like a chore gaming

First ill add im a sony fan so

Funny two of the best games of the year by most people i dont mess with either. I played the first gow and not much of it, bought elden ring and decided it isnt my type of game . Not difficulty wise just setting. Like if that wouldve been a sci game Idda been all over it. Ill give it another chance someday. Gow on the other hand im partially interested I here nothing but good things about the series but I just never got back into trying them. Im personally more into horizon then these 2 games. Im not typing this as a hate post I just find it funny.

Elden Ring - Refreshing Story?

Haven't played either as the action genre isn't my thing these days (although I did play and loved Horizon ZD). But I can appreciate why both could be contenders.

GOTY for me is between Leap of Faith or Being a DIK Season 2. Unfortunately most of the games I played this year were odder titles as my backlog is so large but those two were really great.

GoW is better than every other game that came out this year by a large margin - minus ER. ER is the GOAT & GOTY.

God of War is not the same type of game. It's Pure story with some RPG, Narrative driven, excellent story telling and close quarter combat.

Elden Ring is Much more expansive, has a massive playing area surrounded by enemies and mystery, with I agree a story that is hard to follow and you have to meet certain ppl to get all the information you need. It's a very different type of game. Everything wants to kill youm tons of lore, upgrades, items that serve so many purposes and farming for more souls to get more power.

I've not finished Elden ring yet because there's such a vast area to visit and you never know what's lurking.

I do think Elden ring should improve on the story telling part of the game and would help pull others in to this fantastic game.

As for Graphics, I love both styles.

https://youtu.be/LOBJGzP4DU... - Elden ring.

https://www.youtube.com/wat... - God of war.

I'd argue for Elden ring. It's bigger scope and open playing area produces such a varied style of it's own, from caves to castles to open world forests with huge enemies.

But both great games in their own right.