Google Unveils 2024's Top Apps, Games, and Books: A Look at the Google Play Award Winners
Google recently announced its prestigious Google Play Awards 2024, recognizing the year's best apps, games, and books. The winners spanned various categories, with some predictable choices and a few surprising upsets. Let's delve into the complete list of victors.
Game Category Highlights:
The coveted "Best Game" award went to AFK Journey, a fantasy RPG developed by Farlight and Lilith Games. Its expansive world, stunning visuals, and epic battles, featuring a large roster of characters, impressed the judges. While the win for an idle RPG might seem unexpected, Google cited the game's exceptional exploration elements and artistic merit.
Supercell's Clash of Clans secured the "Best Multi-Device Game" award, expanding its reach beyond mobile to PCs and Chromebooks. Players can now seamlessly manage their clans, build armies, and raid villages across multiple devices.
Other notable game winners include:
- Best Multiplayer Game: Squad Busters (Supercell)
- Best Pick Up & Play Game: Eggy Party (NetEase Games)
- Best Story: Solo Leveling: Arise (a somewhat controversial choice, given some players' opinions on its narrative)
- Best Indie Game: Yes, Your Grace (Brave at Night/Noodlecake)
- Best Ongoing Game: Honkai: Star Rail
- Best for Families: Tab Time World (Kids at Play)
- Best Play Pass Game: Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance
- Best Google Play Games on PC: Cookie Run: Tower of Adventures
Overall Impression:
The Google Play Awards 2024 showcased a diverse range of high-quality games and apps. While some selections were anticipated, others sparked debate and discussion. What are your thoughts on this year's winners? Share your opinions in the comments below! Stay tuned for our next article covering Stumble Guys' winter event lineup.
