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GOTY 2013

I played a lot of games, but they weren't all 2013 titles. I've included some of those, in order to make my list a true representation of my year in gaming.

Edit: I deleted Etrian Odyssey and Theatrhythm in favor of BitRunner 2 and Papers, Please. I finally got my new PC, and remembered how great the latter was!

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Shin Megami Tensei IV

1. Shin Megami Tensei IV

My 2013 GOTY. If you like jrpgs and haven't played this, then I don't know what to say. I bought my 3ds for this game, and it was totally worth it.

Tearaway

2. Tearaway

A close contender for GOTY, edged out only because it was a wee bit short, and the controls were a little off. Still an amazing game, one that got me back into platformers. I hope it sells enough copies to warrant a sequel, but if not at least my Vita has this amazing game!

Demon's Souls

3. Demon's Souls

I played a whole lot of handhelds this year, but when I was at home I played Demon's souls. This is an amazing game, and I'm only sorry I waited so long to experience it! I liked it so much that I played it 3 times to get the platinum trophy, and then I was sad to move on to Dark Souls.

Guacamelee!

4. Guacamelee!

This game has so much style. The platforming is quite challenging as well!

Animal Crossing: New Leaf

5. Animal Crossing: New Leaf

I spent a good 5 months in my town this year. It's a hard game to explain, but it's just so satisfying to check in on your town each day! The house building mechanics are a little bare to me - usually I love building in games, but I was not compelled here.

Papers, Please

6. Papers, Please

Just play it.

BIT.TRIP Presents: Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

7. BIT.TRIP Presents: Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

I love this game, but I don't know what to call it... sort of a rhythm/platformer/endless runner hybrid?

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked

8. Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked

My first strategy rpg, and the one I would recommend to newcomers. I loved everything about this game, and played all the endings. Please hurry and localize the 3ds version of the sequel, Atlus!

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

9. Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers

Yeah, it's a 15 year old game, so it has its clunky bits, but I found it a great nostalgia trip (and I had not played it before.)

Analogue: A Hate Story

10. Analogue: A Hate Story

Stuck with me, in spite of the short length. I haven't played the sequel yet, but I plan to as soon as I get a new PC.