The winners of the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards have been announced. Taking the accolade for Best Game was What Remains of Edith Finch, while Best British Game was awarded to Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, which picked up six awards in total including Best Performer for Melina Jeurgens
Also picking up awards at the ceremony were Super Mario Odyssey, with two awards while Horizon Zero Dawn, Cuphead and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild taking home one award each.
The ceremony also honoured Tim Schafer, the founder of Double Fine and iconic game producer, with a BAFTA Fellowship to honour his achievements in the gaming industry.
See the full list of winners below:
ARTISTIC ACHIEVEMENT
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
AUDIO ACHIEVEMENT
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
BEST GAME
What Remains Of Edith Finch
BRITISH GAME
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
DEBUT GAME
Gorogoa
EVOLVING GAME
Overwatch
FAMILY
Super Mario Odyssey
GAME BEYOND ENTERTAINMENT
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
GAME DESIGN
Super Mario Odyssey
GAME INNOVATION
The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
MOBILE GAME
Golf Clash
MULTIPLAYER
Divinity: Original Sin 2
MUSIC
Cuphead
NARRATIVE
Night In The Woods
ORIGINAL PROPERTY
Horizon Zero Dawn
PERFORMER
Melina Juergens as Senua in Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
FELLOWSHIP
Tim Schafer
Words by Megan Roxburgh