Unfortunately, no. I think when you consider the size of the studio/resources etc, it is a remarkable game and it is a great sign for the industry. It definitely deserved to be a contender but GOTY shouldn't be based on what it cost or how surprised you were but the quality of your experience.
It definitely deserved awards for a lot of other things, including having significant impact on the landscape of the industry, just not GOTY,
It definitely deserved awards for a lot of other things, including having significant impact on the landscape of the industry, just not GOTY,