Final Fantasy VII Rebirth just picked up seven big wins at the Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards, including Game of the Year! The game also took home awards like Best RPG, Best Graphics, and Best Scenario, along with recognition for fan-favorite characters and voice performances.
Next to the awards, Famitsu also revealed the Top 20 Games of the Year, based on votes from Japanese players. It is a great look at which games made the biggest impact across different genres and platforms.
Top 20 Games
Here is the full list of Famitsu’s Top 20 Games of the Year:
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Metaphor: ReFantazio
- Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
- Rise of the Ronin
- Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Romancing Saga 2
- Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
- Astro Bot
- Unicorn Overlord
- Zenless Zone Zero
- Persona 3 Reload
- Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket
- Stellar Blade
- Wuthering Waves
- Shiren the Wanderer
- Gakuen Idol Master
- Silent Hill 2 Remake
- Granblue Fantasy: Relink
- Dragon’s Dogma 2
And here is what Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth walked away with:
- Game of the Year
- Most Valuable Creator
- Best RPG
- Best Graphics
- Best Scenario
- Best Character: Tifa Lockhart
- Best Voice Actor: Maaya Sakamoto (Aerith)
With such a stacked lineup, seeing Rebirth come out on top is a strong statement about just how well it landed with fans!
Famitsu Game Awards Broadcast
The show was held in Japanese, but if you want to check it out, you can find the livestream below.
The Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards are one of the most well-known fan-voted award shows in Japan, so it is no surprise to see some big names on this list. It is also a fun way to see which games players in Japan are most excited about or currently enjoying.
If you are looking for your next game to play, this list has some great picks to check out! And as always, for more gaming news and updates, be sure to check out our main page.
