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Games of the Decade (2010 to 2019)

by echoforge

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Mass Effect 2

1. Mass Effect 2

One of the very few games I've replayed, and I think I only stopped after finishing three times. In a row. Whilst I don't normally like the 'mission to get McGuffin here, then next mission to get McGuffin' format like most JRPGs have, the missions were complex enough so that you forget about it. They leaned on the shooter aspect more, which works for me.

Forza Horizon 2

2. Forza Horizon 2

South of France. Open world racing. Highly accessible game, and easy to get in and out of. I was playing this for about 3 years after it came out. The sensation of driving is amazing.

Dishonored 2

3. Dishonored 2

Also a game I finished 3 times before I quit, it lets me be the perfectionist I am. Each section is a mini puzzle you have to finish and the options are numerous.

Rock Band 3

4. Rock Band 3

The ultimate multiplayer party series, and the ultimate version, which packed the most songs. Great memories partying at home. And who doesn't want to do drums??

Sid Meier's Civilization V

5. Sid Meier's Civilization V

400+ hours later, my wars and plans for world domination never get old. My desert island game.

Hitman

6. Hitman

Again hits my itch for perfectionism. No Splinter Cell this decade except Conviction, this took over. The mix of sense of humour, creativity and accessibility are unmatched for this kind of game.

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

7. Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

Partly because it shattered expectations as it was marketed as a multiplayer game primarily, the story is short but not too-short, the city was huge but varied enough, and had an addicting Civ-like system where you're always running something in the background, whether sending assassins out, or managing profits. The AC game before they got too bloated.

Assassin's Creed Odyssey

8. Assassin's Creed Odyssey

The mix of Greek mythology, likeable characters and the height of AC gameplay counter even the annoying level-gating system, where enemies level up as you do. Made m still want to keep up, so this is the one flaw, but everything else is so good, it carries it beyond to this spot.

80 Days

9. 80 Days

The most effective implementation of Choose Your Own Adventure in a video game I've ever seen, the charming story and steampunk world make it a winner.

NBA 2K11

10. NBA 2K11

The game let you add Michael Jordan in your franchise. The best b-ball game of its generation.

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