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Some categories didn't get a huge amount of votes, likely category fatigue since we had 16 of them. A little overkill, so we will probably tone it down a bit for next year to help with that. Also keep in mind, these are only the Top 10 from each category, there were plenty more votes for games that didn't reach the top, so keep that in mind.
First up, let's take a look at what the current Favourite fully open source game is: 0 A.D. is the winner!
The developers behind 0 A.D. have put in an incredible amount of effort into making the game look as good as possible. I'm always blown away by the quality of it and I look forward to watching it grow as the developers continue getting it ready for a final release.
I have to say, I'm not even the tiniest bit surprised by what the current Favourite FOSS project is for Linux gamers: Wine is the winner!
Wine is always a hot topic, as there's extremes on both sides of the Wine argument. You have to be impressed by what the Wine developers have been able to achieve though, to be able to play some well-known and popular titles on Linux without needing Windows is good for a lot of people dipping their toes into Linux gaming for the first time. It certainly helped me stay interested in Linux in the early days, so I fully appreciate it.
I have to say, what was voted as having the Best graphics for a game released in 2017 did take me by surprise: HITMAN is the winner!
I wouldn't say HITMAN was a bad looking game, far from it (and I certainly enjoy it), however it's certainly not something I would have considered to be top here. That's the fun of voting, I like knowing what you think!
As for the Best story for a game released in 2017: Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition is the winner!
Some real tough choices for best story, my personal favourite was probably Observer! I was absolutely hooked on Observer from start to finish, it was quite an experience.
Ps. Yes, I am well aware Planescape is an older title, but it wasn't officially on Linux until 2017 with the Enhanced Edition release.
The Most promising Early Access game in 2017 was incredibly close, there's only one winner here though: Factorio is the winner!
I'm so totally torn by the best EA game, I love so many of them! With the exception of Black Mesa that crashed on me last I played, I've enjoyed a lot of time in each of those EA games, a very hard category for me to vote in that's for sure.
In the Best update released in 2017 it seems Croteam got a lot of love: Serious Sam Fusion 2017 (beta) is the winner!
Again, not surprising. Croteam put out Vulkan support quickly and their games are well supported on Linux. The Fusion engine was a great thing for us Linux gamers too, since it gives us proper access to the older Serious Sam titles in an official and supported way.
Next up, Best free game released in 2017: Doki Doki Literature Club! is the winner!
I guess I really should try Doki Doki soon then…
Feral Interactive and Croteam battled it out for this one—Best version quality & performance released in 2017: DiRT Rally is the winner!
That's some serious competition there, but DiRT Rally was not only a release many Linux gamers wanted, it turned out the Linux version was really quite good too! I regularly boot it up to do daily runs and have a blast, especially after watching The Grand Tour, I can't help but load it up for a blast. There's also a regular community tournament going on for DiRT Rally, check it out in our forum.
We made this category a little tough, I will admit, as we bundled what could have been multiple categories together. Even so, the competition was fierce for Best audio of a game released in 2017: Hollow Knight is the winner!
Our Friday livesteamer Samsai will be upset his beloved Pyre didn't win…
It was absolutely no contest here for the Best DLC release in 2017: XCOM 2: War of the Chosen is the winner!
Surprised? I'm certainly not! XCOM 2: WotC was an absolutely massive expansion to the strategy game XCOM 2. For me, it's absolutely hands-down the best DLC release last year. It made a game I already enjoyed, even better.
The Biggest surprise Linux release of 2017: HITMAN is a winner again!
Personally, I was more surprised by F1 2017. I'm still surprised to this day, but hopefully it's a sign that racing games on Linux are doing okay.
And here's the Best local multiplayer gamer released in 2017: Gang Beasts is the winner!
Here we have the Best online multiplayer game released in 2017: Ballistic Overkill is the winner!
I'm shocked by this, considering the popularity of Ballistic Overkill has taken a nosedive, must be a bunch of hardcore fans on Linux! I honestly thought Tooth and Tail or possible Faeria would have grabbed this one!
Taking everything into account, the Overall best Linux game released in 2017: HITMAN is the winner!
Personally, I thought the Favourite Linux game porter of 2017 category was going to be quite obvious: Feral Interactive is the winner!
I personally feel that Feral Interactive firmly deserve to be at the top of such an award category. They put out some really fantastic Linux games, a lot of which I enjoy regularly and I'm sure we will see more this year! Well done to all the others too, you're all doing amazing work for Linux gaming!
Finally, let's see what you voted as your Most anticipated game for 2018: Rise of the Tomb Raider is the winner!
It seems there's a lot of people that think Rise of the Tomb Raider is coming to Linux, despite there not being any confirmation yet! I wonder how many of those titles will actually launch for Linux this year? It's going to fun to find out. I'm sure there's plenty more people haven't even thought about.
Congratulations to every game that was nominated, that made it to the Top 10 lists above and the winners!
2017 was great, let's make 2018 even better!
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Like if the game releases on midnight December 31st or something :P
You, Beamboom, say "Rise of the Tomb Raider" will be released on Linux during 2018 and if true, I, Alm888, am obliged to gift you a game of your choosing not exceeding $12 on a store of your choosing, except Steam.
Well, that was faster than even I expected. I did play with the idea of suggesting "before summer" but didn't want to come across as too cocky. :)
I found this on the Feral store that's quite fitting, I'd say: The Tomb Raider DLC pack!
https://store.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-linux-games/tombraider/#tombraiderdlc1
As I've not yet played the first Tomb Raider, this will give me the full experience. :)
Last edited by Beamboom on 14 February 2018 at 10:21 am UTC
I found this on the Feral store that's quite fitting, I'd say: The Tomb Raider DLC pack!
https://store.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-linux-games/tombraider/#tombraiderdlc1
BTW, this requirement for Mac is strange:
"This game is not currently supported on volumes formatted as Case-sensitive."
Don't they have to fix all casing issues for Linux anyway...?
Congrats!
Thanks!
BTW, this requirement for Mac is strange:
"This game is not currently supported on volumes formatted as Case-sensitive."
Don't they have to fix all casing issues for Linux anyway...?
Yeah, that's odd... But I do know the game works on Linux (I've started it and played a couple of the first scenes) so the DLC pack should be safe. :)
Yeah, that's odd... But I do know the game works on Linux (I've started it and played a couple of the first scenes) so the DLC pack should be safe. :)
It's Feral - I had no doubts. :)
Well, that was faster than even I expected.Doesn't count, sorry.
Feral can say whatever they want, until it gets release it is not here.
Don't get me wrong, your chances have risen dramatically right now, I acknowledge that.
Doesn't count, sorry.
You're right, but we wouldn't bet a penny on your side anymore. ;)
Doesn't count, sorry.
You're right, but we wouldn't bet a penny on your side anymore. ;)
That's quite understandable. :P However, I'd like to know, how much you already bet on my side till this day. :D
That's quite understandable. :P However, I'd like to know, how much you already bet on my side till this day. :D
That's... Oops, it's 0. :)
It still is entertaining to have such a bet. :)
Doesn't count, sorry.
Feral can say whatever they want, until it gets release it is not here.
Oooh - do I sense a fighter? Alright, I'll offer a new chance to win those €10:
The current €10 are - let's be honest here - lost. It will release this year. But what if I say that it will be released within the first half of this year - ergo before first of July this year.
So, if it releases on July 1st or later, you will win the original pot of a game of choice for €10 / USD12 on my expense. But if not, I win again - meaning I got a pot of 10x2 = 20€ to spend on your expense.
What say you?
Don't get me wrong, your chances have risen dramatically right now, I acknowledge that.
My odds were always good :)
Oooh - do I sense a fighter? Alright, I'll offer a new chance to win those €10:
My odds were always good :)
Oh, I'm sorry, but you seem to mistook me. Money was never an issue and I stand by my words.
My actions were (and still are) pointed towards telling people not to jump a hype train before release (well, and to entertain myself, ). No Tux == No Bucks, basically. We know "The Witcher III" was also "confirmed" (as were "Batman"™, "Street Fighter"™, "Giana Sisters"™ and sh**load of other ports). So, this announcement basically changes nothing.
Let our bet be intact.
(well, and to entertain myself, ).
.. and it is the entertainment factor I'm focusing on. Let's continue the game, maintain the entertainment? It MAY be that you'll laugh the last laugh! Delays have happened before.
No Tux == No Bucks, basically.
A rule I adhere to 100%.
So, this announcement basically changes nothing.
I consider your reasoning as flawed. If you look at this particular instance, Feral, they've so far never not delivered on their words. Not once. So from an odds perspective, this is almost a guarantee. You can't include the track record of Virtual Programming (or whoever) when estimating the odds for Feral delivering on their words. That leads to poor conclusions, and bad bets. :)
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