Superb pacing and interesting puzzles kept me captivated start to finish. Easily one of the most satisfying experiences of the year.
2. Far Cry 3: Blood DragonFar Cry 3: Blood Dragonhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Far_Cry_3_Blood_DragonOpens wiki page
Dumb fun. Lots of it. Yeah, it had its share of problems, but no other game had me uttering "awesome" under my breath every few minutes of playtime.
3. Brothers: A Tale of Two SonsBrothers: A Tale of Two Sonshttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Brothers_A_Tale_of_Two_SonsOpens wiki page
Consistently good story telling that weaves in a particular game mechanic that gives the narrative an unforgettable tactile feel and a meaningful conclusion that stays with you.
4. Grand Theft Auto VGrand Theft Auto Vhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Grand_Theft_Auto_VOpens wiki page
Maybe not my favorite in the series, but this game had moments of true brilliance.
5. Animal Crossing: New LeafAnimal Crossing: New Leafhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Animal_Crossing_New_LeafOpens wiki page
You get to be mayor!
6. Rayman LegendsRayman Legendshttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Rayman_LegendsOpens wiki page
Yeah, it doesn't do backflips over the previous entry, but it has tighter handling and is gorgeous.
7. Tomb RaiderTomb Raiderhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Tomb_Raider_2013Opens wiki page
A surprisingly good reboot. Yeah, it has its problems--namely forcing the player to kill hundreds of baddies--but step in the right direction for a long flagging series.
8. Skulls of the ShogunSkulls of the Shogunhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Skulls_of_the_ShogunOpens wiki page
Solid strategy, decent humor, and fun.
9. Super Mario 3D WorldSuper Mario 3D Worldhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Super_Mario_3D_WorldOpens wiki page
Superb. This would have ranked higher on my list if I had played it more!
10. Papers, PleasePapers, Pleasehttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Papers_PleaseOpens wiki page
