After wowing the world with one of the best trailers that Nintendo has ever produced, the E3 2017 Game Critics Awards has awarded Super Mario Odyssey with the coveted Best of Show, Best Console Game and Best Action/Adventure Game.
The moustachioed plumber’s Nintendo Switch exclusive adventure impressed the independent group of 40 global media outlets that cover the games industry to receive such awards, which look to “recognise the games that will shape the future of interactive entertainment.”
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle also scored success to secure Best Original Game and Best Strategy Game, while Metroid: Samus Returns was awarded Best Handheld Game.
Those that are selected must be demonstrated in hands-on playable form at E3 2017, and, after the show closes, the critics submit their top five choices in each category – all then weighted based on ranking. The results are then tabulated by two independent parties and then compared, to ensure accuracy.
Best of Show
Super Mario Odyssey
Best Original Game
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
Best Console Game
Super Mario Odyssey
Best VR Game
Lone Echo
Best PC Game
Destiny 2
Best Handheld Game
Metroid: Samus Returns
Best Hardware/Peripheral
Xbox One X
Best Action Game
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
Best Action/Adventure Game
Super Mario Odyssey
Best Role Playing Game
Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
Best Racing Game
Forza Motorsport 7
Best Fighting Game
Dragon Ball FighterZ
Best Sports Game
FIFA 18
Best Strategy Game
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
Best Family Game
Hidden Agenda
Best Online Multiplayer
Star Wars Battlefront II
Best Independent Game
The Artful Escape
