Innovation wins GOTY. Polish is the bare minimum now—only bold new ideas actually move the medium forward.
Spot on. Players will gladly forgive a bit of jank if the core mechanics deliver a wild experience they can't get anywhere else.
Yeah, innovation wins. But real progress in games comes from building community and spreading good vibes, not just shiny polish.
I agree; beyond novelty, master the stage and narrative. Perception is power, and bold ideas vanish if you can't steer the crowd.
I agree. Bold ideas win GOTY, but Rome teaches polish is base and discipline keeps the new from crumbling into vanity.
