Summary
The biggest video game celebration in Latin America,Gamescom Latamhas revealed this year’s award winners, includingChants of Sennaaras its Game of the Year recipient.Gamescomis an annual video game trade fair and convention held in Cologne, Germany, and Gamescom Latam combines the beloved event with the BIG Festival, the largest gaming showcase in Latin America.
A number of familiarAAA studios at Gamescomoften draw the spotlight in Germany, but Gamescom Latam has delighted gaming fans with surprising recognition for a number of indie titles. Among the more unexpected winners was the selected Game of the Year, though the full lineup of major category winners covered a refreshing degree of variety.
Revealed via a live broadcast from Sao Paulo, Brazil, Gamescom Latam 2024 has selectedChants of Sennaaras its Game of the Year winner, along with a full lineup indie games as recipients for other major awards. Developed by Rundisc and published by Focus Entertainment, thepuzzle-solving adventure gameChants of Sennaarcaught the attention of gaming fans with its stylized graphics, bright colors, and tricky yet satisfying puzzle gameplay. In response to what many consider to be a surprising yet welcome Game of the Year victory, a member of the Rundisc team stated that they are grateful for the win and hope that the award will incentivize more people to play the game.
Gamescom Latam 2024 Winners By Category
Chants of Sennaarwas not the only indie title to bring home an award from Gamescom Latam, as the full list of major category winners was filled with a variety of games from independent studios. Thestop-motion video gameHarold Halibuttook home the award for Best Art, while the equally stunningDordognesnagged the prize for Best Audio. Region specific awards went toArranger: A Role-Puzzling AdventureandMomodora: Moonlit Farwellfor Best Game from Latin America and Best Brazilian Game, respectively. Other key categories included Best Multiplayer, Best XR/VR, and the Innovation Award. Indie gaming fans have celebrated the incredible diversity of the award winners at Gamescom Latam, showcasing the importance of the event to studios and players around the world.
Indie games continue to impress critics and audiences alike, with strong performances at awards shows and on sales charts. Some of thebest video games of all timehave come from independent developers, andGamescom Latamhas rightly earned applause for its recognition of indie titles in its variety of award winners.
