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Best of 2010

SonicFire: Best of 2010
 
As I compose this list, it seems important to point out that there are quite a few games I have yet to play, particularly in the downloadable space. I've gone through quite a few this year, nevertheless.

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Mass Effect 2

1. Mass Effect 2

After playing through this one again recently, I honestly can't say that anything comes close. Every part of the presentation (outside of mining) is stellar, and few games foster the same type of excitement for me.

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty

2. StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty

The best RTS game ever made, as far as I'm concerned.

Red Dead Redemption

3. Red Dead Redemption

Another solid Rockstar entry. While again subject to feeling overrated, the atmosphere here was fantastic.

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

4. Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

Surprise hit. I wasn't expecting this to be a full game, let alone an improved experience

Fallout: New Vegas

5. Fallout: New Vegas

If not for the ridiculous amount of bugs, this game would stand higher on the list. But still, few games tend to pull me in the way these do. What continues to impress me is the writing...not to mention how each quest can be completed in so many ways.

Metro 2033

6. Metro 2033

A surprisingly good atmospheric shooter. The sense of immersion is quite fantastic. Play it in the original Russian for best results.

Heavy Rain

7. Heavy Rain

A divisive game, to be sure, but it was an engrossing experience. Probably the most flawed entry on this list, being something unique is rare these days.

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8. BioShock 2

Although it pales in comparison to the original, this is still an excellent bit of game, both in terms of its mechanics, and its story.

Amnesia: The Dark Descent

9. Amnesia: The Dark Descent

Admittedly, I haven't finished this one. But as a horror game junkie, I can't recommend it enough. Well worth the low price of admission.

Deadly Premonition

10. Deadly Premonition

Damn you, Deadly Premonition. For better or worse, you dominated my entire Spring. Between my own playthrough, and two endurance runs, I'm not exactly going to forget about you, am I?