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Best of 2011

by megalowho

My 20 favorite games of 2011.

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

1. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

A vast, physics driven, content rich world that I've grown quite fond of, with random spectacles and carefully planned scenarios at every turn. Ambitious, all consuming, the best that Elder Scrolls has been to date. And while the first person combat may not be tactical, bashing everything to bits from skeletons to giants with a menacing, glowing club is still a pretty good time.

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

2. Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

An unassuming, deeply satisfying mystery that is a joy to play both for the story hooks and unique puzzle mechanics.

Dark Souls

3. Dark Souls

Brutal, dark and brilliant stuff, with miserable lows and soaring highs unlike anything else I played this year. Intensely satisfying combat.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution

4. Deus Ex: Human Revolution

Compelling near-future fiction, with branching gameplay systems that innovate while still feeling refreshingly old school.

Bastion

5. Bastion

A game with soul and character and tight controls and moments and variety and lots of people should probably play it.

Super Mario 3D Land

6. Super Mario 3D Land

Mario games are comfort food. And this one is some particularly good comfort food, with extra levels and Tanooki suits on top.

Stacking

7. Stacking

I did everything there was to do in this game. The humor, style and creative mechanics all add up to something genuinely unique. Also - farting on nesting dolls.

Saints Row: The Third

8. Saints Row: The Third

Open world madness that is positively overflowing with dumb/great ideas. Fun Factor: 5.0

Portal 2

9. Portal 2

The pacing, writing, sound design, and of course the devilish, finely tuned puzzle boxes more than make up for any feelings of deja vu.

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings

10. The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings

Beautiful and deep PC RPG, full of interesting things to do and tough choices to make along the way.

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