My Game of the Year Is Elden Ring

Elden Ring is my game of the year because it changed my perception of what kind of gamer I can be. It brought back that sense of sheer awe at the challenge and scope of a game that I hadn't felt since Breath of the Wild. Even after completing the main story, there's still so much content to discover and to enjoy. For me, at least there was some truth in this meme: You don't enjoy Elden Ring, it's because you got to get good.