1997 Best Graphics
1. Final Fantasy VII
2. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
3. Oddworld: Abe's Oddysse
1997 Best Action Game
1. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
2. Colony Wars
3. Mega Man X4
1997 Best RPG
1. Final Fantasy VII
2. Alundra
3. Wild ARMs
1997 Best Shooter
1. Colony Wars
2. Mega Man X4
3. Mega Man 8
1997 Best Music/Sound
1. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
2. Final Fantasy VII
3. Parappa the Rapper
1997 Best Adventure Game
1. Tomb Raider II
2. Croc: Legend of the Gobbos
3. Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back
1997 Best Story
1. Final Fantasy VII
2. Alundra
3. Wild ARMs