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Best of 2011

by demonbear

demonbear: Best of 2011

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

1. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Bethsoft finally did it. I played every elder scrolls since Daggerfall but this is the one that got to me the most. Even though the writing gets a bit weak at the end of the main story line, the sheer amount of content, and the quality of that content is amazing and worthy of my No. 1 spot for 2011.

Dead Space 2

2. Dead Space 2

What a kickass game from start to finish. They took a bit of horror off for more action but they got the perfect dosage this time and this ride is one of the best rides available. Also, surprisingly cool multiplayer!

L.A. Noire

3. L.A. Noire

Technology aside, this is a throwback to old point and click adventure games. And Team Bondi proved this type of game could still be produced with a AAA budget and capture people's imagination.

Star Wars: The Old Republic

4. Star Wars: The Old Republic

This is KOTOR3, but online. I can't think of a greater compliment for that game. Its KOTOR.

Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

5. Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

Great set pieces, I played through the whole thing in two sittings and enjoyed every second.

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings

6. The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings

I love that franchise with a passion and Witcher 2 delivers. Combat aint there yet but man does that game get alot of things right when it comes to RPGs.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution

7. Deus Ex: Human Revolution

This game is an hommage to what games were back when I was in college and cool rpgs only came out on PC. Also, its made in Montreal!

Bastion

8. Bastion

Great concept, great art, great soundtrack, what's not to love?

Batman: Arkham City

9. Batman: Arkham City

Although I did not enjoy it as much as the first one for some reason, this is still the best video game adaptation of a comic book character you can find.

Dragon Age II

10. Dragon Age II

Dragon Age 2 was a deception for alot of people, including me but its mainly because this is not a sequel to Dragon Age 1. If this would've been called Dragon Age : Kirkwall, I think it would've been appreciated more for what it is, a good, not great, rpg.