Naughty Dog Announces ‘Most Inspiring’ Games of 2021

The year 2021 managed to be one of the years that divided the game industry into two. According to some, very few quality productions were released this year, while according to others, 2021 was a very productive game. Crash Bandicoot, Uncharted and The Last of Us Employees of Naughty Dog, which has proven itself with legendary game series such as these, are among those who think that this year has been productive.

Compiling the favorite games of Naughty Dog employees in 2020, the team compiled the most inspiring games according to the employees this year. If you want, let’s take a look at the games on the list and the comments of the employees about these games.

The most loved and inspiring games of 2021;

bugsnax

Christan Gyrling-Naughty Dog Executive Vice President

“When I saw Bugsnax played by my 7-year-old daughter, I was immersed too. We worked together while playing the game and played the game alternately. Insects with their own strengths and weaknesses and a challenging puzzle/adventure game caught my attention”

deathloop

Matthew Gallant – Game Director

“Incorporating an immersive simulation into the topic of the time loop was a great idea. Every place you visit in the game the next time you visit getting richer and gives you new tools, insights, and new ways of environmental storytelling. The fact that there are many places from the mansions from the 60s Bond movies to the bunkers in the Lost series is also the art direction of the game. how strong it shows.”

Waylon Brinck-Developer Director

“While most games feel pretty much the same, Deathloop’s universe being so innovative pulled me into the game. Everything from the art direction of the game to the sound designs and even the characters in the game. It is based on telling the same story.”

Fortnite

Anthony Newman-Game Director

“When I first started working on multiplayer game projects, Fortnite was just adolescents I thought it was a toy for him and popular because of Drake. How wrong I was! Fortnite is truly a game-changer, both in terms of its multiplayer system and game design. inspiring a game. Every season, Epic Games takes new creative risks and finds a way to completely change the game. I was especially impressed when they did an interactive concert in the game.”

frostpunk

Patrick Goss- Quality Assurance Manager

“I like city building games. I like steampunk city building games more. Taking a steampunk city building simulation and turning it into a Victorian survival game is really cool. incredible. The learning process of the game is so balanced that You learn something new every time you lose.”

Incryption

Vinit Agarwal-Game Director

“I can’t say much about this game because it is so beautiful that the less you know about it, the better. I haven’t been this surprised about the creativity of a game in a long time. Even though I had a baby, I sat and played this game until 3 o’clock every night until I finished the game. I can’t recommend it enough.”

It Takes Two

Evan Wells- Naughty Dog Co-President

“Although I am a disgrace in platform games, the difference between the puzzles and gameplay find the fine line I like it so much. There are so many options in the game and the cleverly presented mechanics continue to the end of the game, which impressed me. The fact that the game requires two players is quite It was a bold choice. I had a lot of fun playing with my son.”

Metroid Dread

Wasim Khan-Character Technologies Manager

“I was happy to see a 2.5D metroidvania game very close to the old Metroid games. While the game tells a remarkable story, it also gives you a nice atmosphere. It offers good gameplay. Mercury Steam studio did a great job with this game. I can’t wait for the continuation.”

returnal

Jeremy Yates-Animation Director

“A magnificent combination of beauty and horror, Returnal has succeeded in creating a world in which I spend hours. The game made my heart rate rise and my palms sweat in a quality game loop. The story of the game in ways we are not used to to the idea of ​​gradually presenting I love it“

So what do you think about these games? What was the game that inspired you in 2021? Do not forget to share your ideas in the comments.