Ragnarokwins the most BAFTAs, butVampiretakes the top prize
The 2023 BAFTA Games Awards have concluded, and with a bit of a surprise to close out the night.God of War Ragnarokwon the most awards at the show, but the BAFTA Best Game winner for 2023 was a different game entirely:Vampire Survivors.
Poncle’s reverse bullet hell (bullet heaven?) gamemade a surprising impactearly in 2022, and seeing it recognized by the BAFTAs is pretty cool.Vampire Survivorsspawned a legion of imitators and became an instant Steam Deck hit, and it’s nice to see the studio get some recognition for a stellar year, even when up against some heavy-hitters.
Those heavyweights still took home hardware, though.God of War Ragnarokreceived the most accolades of the night, including Performer in a Leading Role for Christopher Judge and Performer in a Supporting Role for Laya DeLeon Hayes.Elden Ring, meanwhile, tallied up two trophies, as didTunicandVampire Survivors.
Other winners include the haunting FMV storyImmortality, the PlayStation graphical powerhouseHorizon Forbidden West, and a BAFTA Fellowship for Shuhei Yoshida, which recognizes an individual’s outstanding and exceptional contribution to the medium. Here’s the full run-down.
