Forget what PC Gamer said: The Witcher 3 will always be my 2015 GOTY
In this retrospective opinion piece published in PC Gamer’s “Play This Right Now” column, the author challenges the outlet’s 2015 Game of the Year selection, which went to Metal Gear Solid 5, arguing instead that The Witcher 3 deserves the top honor. While the author acknowledges MGS5’s quality and their substantial engagement with the title—spending several hundred hours pursuing every achievement—they firmly contend that The Witcher 3 represents 2015’s greatest gaming achievement.
The piece reflects on how critical perspectives and gaming preferences can shift over time, with the author suggesting that award decisions made in 2015 may not reflect what they view as the truly outstanding releases of that year. The article serves as a personal testament to The Witcher 3’s enduring appeal and lasting cultural significance within the gaming community. Through this retrospective, the author makes an impassioned case for reassessing 2015’s gaming landscape and recognizes The Witcher 3’s lasting impact on the industry.