Topic: Most important game of 2015

Loads of sites talk about what's going to be the "biggest or most anticipated game of 2015" but one question that's never asked is the most IMPORTANT. Of course it's very subjective, that's why I wanted to start this discussion. What's the most important game for you next year and why? Is it it a title your hoping will convince you to buy some kind of hardware or a game in a genre that never interested you but this one has? Mine is Ninja Theory's Hellblade (granted it hasn't got a 2015 date yet) because the studio are going about things a different way & focusing on been open with the community as well as proving that yes "you can be an indie developer but can still create a game of AAA quality without breaking the bank" if they pull it off, it could change the way middling devs create content.

for me, Arkham Knight whether the title is good or not will determine whether I buy a PS4 or keep waiting until FF XV or KH 3

Ah yes, definitely near the top of my list that one, I'm quietly confident that it'll be excellent. Rocksteady haven't let us down yet & focusing on next gen only should help.

FFXV.  Please.

For me on Wii U it would be Splatoon, for being a new IP and an alternative and colorful way of doing shooters.

For PS4 it would be Uncharted 4 (if it is ready by then, I doubt it) and for XBO would be Scalebound. Those are the exclusives I care the most about from each company, and that will decide which of the two consoles I end up getting.

Splatoon's a good choice, hopefully it might encourage Nintendo to continue more new and original IP's. Scalebound is bound to be good cos Platinum's games usually are but not sure about a 2015 release yet since they've just finished Bayonetta 2 & Legend of korra. Uncharted 4 I think will be ready for late next year cos it's been in development for a few years now and Naughty Dog rarely miss deadlines but a collection would be a decent fallback option if it was delayed.

I am very hopeful for Scalebound since it is not only from P* but directed by Kamiya, and I love his games. I still want to see gameplay of it. Not sure how long it is going to take until release.

For Uncharted I guess I know what to expect, since I played all three main games. I hope we can see something in the PS Experience this December. I would not be interested in a collection.

Uncharted 4 and maybe Metal Gear Solid 5

Unless there's a game we have no idea about, Uncharted 4 will be the most important exclusive for PS4. Hopefully Naughty Dog has it ready, especially with Halo 5 and Zelda set to hit the competing platforms.

For AAA games as a whole after what was a disappointing and at times disastrous 2014, The Witcher 3, Batman: Arkham Knight, MGS 5 (again, if it's actually a 2015 release).

Ahem. Most defintely MGSV The Phantom Pain.

No ifs, buts or what's about it.

Xenoblade Chronicles X and Zelda WiiU

Enough said

Clearly its the Ps4 release Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair that's set to launch in Japan during February. Not only will it no doubt fix the technical issues of 2025 on Ps3, but you now get to operate a 50ft mech & beat up Kaiju

Nuff said.

I think Arkham Knight and The Order are going to be the early year important ones. They both really need to be rock solid in performance and really deliver the goods in both scope and visuals.

Most important? Zelda on Wii U. Could be the point where Nintendo start to embrace open world games and if they get it right it could be the most spectacular video game moment since first stepping out on to Hyrule Field back in Christmas 98. Nothing else has ever come close to that moment (and I couldn't get into that game for a good five years) and nothing else is anywhere near being the most important game of the year. If it delivers it shows Nintendo really are serious about trying to win people back and being a force again, if it is 'just' another Zelda then it's equally important as it shows Nintendo aren't interested in fighting.

If you're talking personal opinion then for me it's No Man's Sky, Zelda U, Persona 5 and Arkham Knight. Mainly as they are the only four games I give a damn about. The Division intrigues me but I want to know what it's like solo before getting excited about it.

Not to be that guy, but, by my count that's four games....

Edited Persona 5 in and forgot to change three to four. One day I'll get the hang of editing comments.

I think Uncharted 4's going to be hugely important. I'd love to know whether Naughty Dog is feeling the weight of expectation - or is revelling at the opportunity to blow people away.

No Man's Sky is in a similar situation for different reasons. That game has blown up way more than I think Hello Games probably ever expected. Going to be interesting to see where the crumble, or are energised by the weight of expectation.

Maybe people didn't hear me. Ahem.

Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain, not one department this game will fail in.
I'm deadly serious, the most important game of the year factors have all been displayed.

Personally I think Uncharted 4 won't be anywhere near important as it won't come out in 2015 (just a feeling) and because it will just be the same but with even more emphasis on watching pretty cutscenes as Naughty Dog become more and more of a cinematic experience team rather than a game team.

We all heard you, it's just not true. MGS games are widely praised by critics but how many people bar diehards actually play them for more than a few hours? How many people are sat at home saying "gosh I can't wait to play another MGS where we watch a day-long cutscene, walk a bit, press a button then enjoy another three hour cutscene?" I love the games dearly from the NES up but with the exception of the first Solid game on PS1 none have been anywhere near close to being the most important games of the year they were released. This one won't be any different. A fantastic experience with a mental story which people will either love or hate but it won't be a defining moment.

@rastamadeus

I think, putting personal bias for or against it, aside, Uncharted is one of the most important releases for PlayStation whenever it comes out, especially after the critical and commercial success Naughty Dog had with The Last of Us. Unfortunately, it's entirely likely it will miss 2015 and Sony better have a better fall back than it did this fall with LBP 3 (a good, enjoyable game but hardly a blockbuster fall exclusive that every console needs). Sony will especially need to have something else ready if the early year exclusives disappoint. I think it's safe to assume MLB The Show will be good, but it's a baseball game, very niche. Bloodborne I would say given From Software's pedigree should be a great game but again, pretty niche, The Order seems the one that could have the widest appeal, however everything we've been shown has me believing that game will be nothing more than trash. This 'PlayStation Experience' in December and the subsequent conferences that follow over the 6 months afterwards had better be more than great, Sony has a lot of convincing to do. Anecdotal evidence, sure, but a lot of my friends who made the switch back to PlayStation from the 360 are not entirely pleased, to me had it not been for MS' own idiocy, the Xbox One could very well have been even or maybe ahead of PS4 at this point. We'll never know for sure, but I can say living in North America, at least in this territory it would be a tie at worst for the Xbox brand.

As for MGS, it's definitely important. MGS 3 was certainly among the best, most important releases in 2004 and I'd actually argue was the best game of the PS2/GC/Xbox era. Granted Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, any of the 3 GTAs, RE 4, Smash Bros. Melee and Metroid Prime 1 would be serious contenders for the throne as well. Halo was a big time game-changer.