Best of 2009

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1. Assassin's Creed IIAssassin's Creed IIhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Assassins_Creed_IIOpens wiki page

The most surprising sequel, and most fun game of 2009 moment to moment.

2. Uncharted 2: Among ThievesUncharted 2: Among Thieveshttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Uncharted_2_Among_ThievesOpens wiki page

Very close runner up to AC II. So many amazing set pieces; Dudes the train!! Am I right?!!

3. Batman: Arkham AsylumBatman: Arkham Asylumhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Batman_Arkham_AsylumOpens wiki page

Hands down biggest surprise of '09, welcome to AAA dev status Rocksteady!

4. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2https://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Call_of_Duty_Modern_Warfare_2Opens wiki page

Campaign was not a good as COD 4, but the multiplayer is still unmatched in its arena. I will be playing this until MW 3

5. Dragon Age: OriginsDragon Age: Originshttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Dragon_Age_OriginsOpens wiki page

To my surprise after the most juvenile ad campaign in a long time, this was the best single player RPG in years. Still haven't completed the main quest, but slaying my first dragon after a 30 min. fight was one of the most satisfying moments of '09.

6. Left 4 Dead 2Left 4 Dead 2https://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Left_4_Dead_2Opens wiki page

Love this game like I wanted to love the first one. Its campaigns are better paced, more varied, and the additional infected and weapons make this the completion of the original's idea.

7. Skate 2Skate 2https://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Skate_2Opens wiki page

My introduction to the Skate series. Great look, controls, and a great open world to skate in makes it part of my list.

8. FlowerFlowerhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/FlowerOpens wiki page

Wholly original and beautiful, even if you're not on board with the environmentalist message of the game, the final stage will put a smile on anyone's face.

9. inFamousinFamoushttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/inFamousOpens wiki page

Sharing the same hook as AC II for me, the freedom and fluidity of movement made this game a joy to play.

10. BorderlandsBorderlandshttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/BorderlandsOpens wiki page

The best spin on the Diablo formula in a long time, bravo to Gearbox for finally proving that being an RPG is no excuse for being a mediocre shooter.