My favourite games of 2010 which I've played. This differs from my GB User GotY list in so much as it includes other games I really enjoyed this year, as well as games not released in the US during 2010 (e.g. Two Worlds 2).
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Pitch-perfect battle system and insane amounts of creativity. Has some of the greatest boss battles I've ever played. A massive "Fuck You!" to all those who think Japan is stagnating in terms of it's game development.
Fallout 3 was my favourite game of 2008, New Vegas is just as good. Although the new additions are nothing major, the essense of what made F3 so special remains (large open world, great hidden quests, loot, atmosphere, freedom to wander...) From a narrative perspective the best game by far in 2010, with barely a cutscene in sight.
This knock-off of a Zelda clone is, by virtue of its 'borrowed' mechanics, much better than most games of 2010. Satisfying combat and great dungeon design are its main strengths. The horseback combat is divine, the boss battles don't outstay their welcome and the overblown, portentous tone of the whole thing is charming in its silliness.
Superb world, great characters and just a joy to play. Happily retains a sense of it's cultural origins.
Best atmosphere of any game in 2010. Well paced, great characters and plot. Surprisingly varied for an FPS in terms of it's objectives. Poor gunplay only added to the oppressive enviornment. Like Fable III, is a game very much a product of where it's from, rather than where its trying to appeal.
Although Rapture is not as amazing as last time, the game hits home in it's final third.
Perverse, funny, stupid...and tons of fun to play. The bosses, as ever, are a real delight.
Just staggering how much better this is from the original. Graphics, combat and the that motherfucking voice acting have all been given a decent kick up the backside to make it a real treat.(2010 German Import)
Epic indeed.
Although neither a fan of RTSs or multiplayer in any form, Starcraft II was great fun. The campaign was meaty and the tight gameplay and production values made it much easier to get into. Surprisingly accessible for a newcomer like me.
