Noclip Crewcast Noclip's 2025 GOTYs - Episode 1: Picking Our Top Ten
Jan 16, 2026
Dive into the excitement of the annual GOTY discussion, where favorites of 2025 are ranked. The hosts break down standout titles like Elden Ring: Night Rain and Death Stranding 2, exploring co-op play and cinematic moments. Expect surprising debates on games like Silent Hill F and the emotional narrative of And Roger. From inventive roguelites to nostalgic adventures, this conversation showcases the diverse gaming landscape. Who will make the final top eleven? Tune in to find out!
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Souls+Extraction: Night Rain's Multiplier Effect
- Elden Ring: Night Rain reframes Souls combat into a seamless, frenetic co-op extraction-shooter loop that rewards team coordination.
- Jeremy says it turned him from skeptic into a multiplayer Souls believer due to emergent teamwork and vertical level design.
Blake Manor: A Personal, Irish Mystery
- Danny and Jeremy both called The Seance of Blake Manor one of 2025's most affecting narrative games with tight mystery mechanics.
- Danny said it moved him to tears and praised its Irish cultural detail and voice work.
Finishing Part One Before Two Paid Off
- Frank finished Death Stranding 1 to prepare for Death Stranding 2 and found the sequel amplified the series' cinematic action and surreal moments.
- He praised improved gunplay, kaiju set-pieces, and quiet delivery mechanics that made it click for him.