Critical Moves Podcast - Strategy Videogames

What Makes a Strategy Game of the Year? (Ep.35)


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What separates a good strategy game from a great one? And what does it actually take to earn “Game of the Year” in a genre built on complexity, depth, and replayability?

In Episode 35 of Critical Moves, we break down the criteria that matter most - gameplay systems, balance, innovation, pacing, longevity, and presentation - and discuss how strategy games are judged compared to other genres.

We ask:

  • What does “strategy game of the year” really mean?
  • Which features or design choices carry the most weight?
  • Is it about mass appeal or something more specific to the genre?

It’s a discussion about taste, standards, and what we actually value in the best strategy games each year.

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