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GOTY 2011

Rock and Roll. I'm going to pilfer the 5 words idea from GetEveryone - but make it "one sentence" out of sheer one upmanship.

Oh, and Uncharted 3: DD, Batman AC, Deus EX HR and Darksouls are on my pile of shame at the moment. Damn final year thesis.

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Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

1. Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

Bests all comers and is full of crazy but heart-warming, family friendly fun.

Catherine

2. Catherine

If you get into it, this game seriously sticks with you.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

3. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Jeremy Soule's "Sovngarde" playing in the background, sword and shield in my hands, off to kill one badass dragon - effin A.

Portal 2

4. Portal 2

This would have it all if it were a tad more succinct and more challenging.

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked

5. Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked

In a year without a Persona game, this follows many of those beloved tropes whilst bringing something different to the table, both in terms of mechanics and plot.

Bastion

6. Bastion

A wonderful blend of good storytelling, good music and satisfying gameplay.

L.A. Noire

7. L.A. Noire

My friend and I had a blast attempting to guess correctly during interrogations, thanks to this game's realism and compelling story (at least at the beginning).

Infinity Blade II

8. Infinity Blade II

Combined with the great book, this brings an elaborate world and a well fleshed-out combat system to a fledgling platform.

Magicka

9. Magicka

Co-op, 'nuff said.

Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP

10. Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP

An enthralling homage to older adventure games with beautiful music to boot.