BAFTA Games Awards Nominees Announced
While we might be well into 2022, the 2021 award season is still going strong. BAFTA is the latest organization to reveal its list of nominees for its game awards, and with 39 games nominated, it’s safe to say there’s a little something for everyone.
Among the most celebrated titles to make the list are the quirky co-op game It Takes Two and Housemarque’s roguelike Returnal, both of which earned an impressive eight nominations. Included in those nominations is the one for Best Game, an honor It Takes Two has already earned at both the DICE Awards and The Game Awards. Both games also received nominations for Artistic Achievement, Best Game Design, Best Narrative Game, and Best Original Property.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart trails just behind It Takes Two and Returnal with seven nominations, while Forza Horizon 5 and Psychonauts 2 each have six. GameSpot’s own Game of the Year, Deathloop, sits at five. A number of notable independent games have made the list as well, including Death’s Door, Inscryption, Sable, and Unpacking.
While what games ultimately take home awards is almost entirely decided upon by BAFTA’s panel of experts, those of you at home can vote for the EE Game of the Year–the only award chosen by the public. Among the nominees are Chicory: A Colorful Tale, Deathloop, The Forgotten City, It Takes Two, Metroid Dread, and Unpacking. Voting is available from now until April 1.
You can see all the categories, and their nominees, below:
2021 BAFTA Game Awards Nominees
Animation
Call of Duty: VanguardIt Takes TwoKena: Bridge of SpiritsLife is Strange: True ColorsPsychonauts 2Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Artistic Achievement
The Artful EscapeIt Takes TwoPsychonauts 2Ratchet & Clank: Rift ApartResident Evil VillageReturnal
Audio Achievement
The Artful EscapeCall of Duty: VanguardDeathloopHalo InfiniteMarvel’s Guardians of the GalaxyReturnal
Best Game
DeathloopForza Horizon 5InscryptionIt Takes TwoRatchet & Clank: Rift ApartReturnal
British Game
Alba: A Wildlife AdventureDeath’s DoorFights In Tight SpacesForza Horizon 5Overboard!Sable
Debut Game
The Artful EscapeEastwardThe Forgotten CityGenesis NoirMaquetteToem
Evolving Game
Among UsAnimal Crossing: New HorizonsApex LegendsDisco ElysiumFortniteNo Man’s Sky
Family Game
Alba: A Wildlife AdventureChicory: A Colorful TaleForza Horizon 5Mario Party SuperstarsRatchet & Clank: Rift ApartUnpacking
Game Beyond Entertainment
Alba: A Wildlife AdventureBefore Your EyesChicory: A Colorful TaleGame Builder GarageIt Takes TwoPsychonauts 2
Game Design
DeathloopForza Horizon 5InscryptionIt Takes TwoRatchet & Clank: Rift ApartReturnal
Multiplayer Game
Back 4 BloodCall of Duty: VanguardForza Horizon 5Halo InfiniteHell Let LooseIt Takes Two
Music
DeathloopFar Cry 6Halo InfinitePsychonauts 2Ratchet & Clank: Rift ApartReturnal
Narrative Game
It Takes TwoLife is Strange: True ColorsMarvel’s Guardians of the GalaxyPsychonauts 2ReturnalUnpacking
Original Property
DeathloopDeath’s DoorInscyrptionIt Takes TwoReturnalUnpacking
Technical Achievement
Forza Horizon 5Hitman 3Psychonauts 2Ratchet & Clank: Rift ApartResident Evil VillageReturnal
EE Game of the Year (Voted by Public)
Chicory: A Colorful TaleDeatloopThe Forgotten CityIt Takes TwoMetroid DreadUnpackingRead MoreGameSpot – Game News
