When was the last time someone came up with a unique game mechanic?

[Nathaniel Watson]

When was the last time someone came up with a unique game mechanic?

[Samuel Fisher]

Nemesis system in Shadow of Mordor.

[Ayden Gutierrez]

That was like what? 2014?

[Easton Sanchez]

I guess so? I can't think of anything else that's AAA anyway. I haven't played many indie titles though, so I can't say much about them.

[Jose Cox]

PONG

[Blake Allen]

Max Payne wIth Bullet Time™

[Jonathan Cruz]

skate

[Luke Ross]

That's right, no one.

[Samuel Kelly]

When was the last time a truly unique game was actually good and not just a mess with neat ideas?

[Christopher Gutierrez]

Superhot