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Best of 2011

My subjective list of the best games in 2011

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Dead Space 2

1. Dead Space 2

Wonderful atmosphere, tone and pacing to the story, combined with rock-solid game mechanisms. A fantastic sequel and thoroughly enjoyable.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

2. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Immense, immersive, immeasurable, imperfect, utterly broken, ...almost forgiven.

Mega Mall Story

3. Mega Mall Story

A wonderfully deceptive and deep strategy game. Blends elements from strategic board games into an impossibly cute management sim. The most compelling and challenging Kairosoft game to date. Captures the "Just one more minute..." gameplay that suits mobile gaming.

Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

4. Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

Doesn't quite hit the highs of Among Thieves but comes bloody close.

Cities in Motion

5. Cities in Motion

A real surprise. Takes the best elements of Sim City and Transport Tycoon and puts them into real world city maps. Top of the class.

Super Mario 3D Land

6. Super Mario 3D Land

Fantastic. The best Mario handheld game since Mario Land 2.

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

7. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

Around 7 hours of play and it's climbing the list. Spot-on motion controls and visuals but some nasty difficulty spikes.

Gears of War 3

8. Gears of War 3

Fantastic end to the series. Great co-op multiplayer.

Portal 2

9. Portal 2

Not the masterpiece some feel it is, but very enjoyable all the same. Some pretty obvious design decision, weak plot and cliches taint it slightly.

Pushmo

10. Pushmo

PullBlox in UK. The first true Stereoscopic 3D game, that uses the technology in the core of the gameplay design. Buy it!

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