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2013 Favorite Games of the Year

by musim

So I played a lot of games this year but not a lot that came out this year. I might include one or two from previous years.

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Warframe

1. Warframe

I have a problem and its called Warframe. I can't stop! It has all the things I love! Space, ninjas, unique player avatars, stats, customizable weapons, clans that actually do stuff for you, co-op, space, ninjas, cyborgs, robots... The only thing its missing is a story. Sure its full of jank and doesn't explain itself worth a damn but holy hell I love this game. No I have no idea when the beta started and no I don't know when the full version comes out if ever.

The Last of Us

2. The Last of Us

I know. This game should be my #1. Fantastic gameplay that for me was a stealth take out a few people and run and gun the rest. The AI constantly hunting down the player's every hiding place makes running to new cover constantly a must. Top this off with a heart wrenching story that has some incredibly important things to say about modern society and this should be my number 1. My crack habit won out though.

Saints Row IV

3. Saints Row IV

I love Saints Row. I love that I can jankily transfer my character from 3 to 4. Granted she went from Russian to French but who is keeping track? This game is wonderfully. My only gripe is there isn't enough of it and Volition sucks at DLC.

Shadowrun Returns

4. Shadowrun Returns

I helped Kickstart this so I might be biased. This game is excellently written and the gameplay is great. Its just very low budget. I think everyone who loves cyberpunk should play it.

BioShock Infinite

5. BioShock Infinite

This is a pretty good game. You should probably play it.

Sleeping Dogs

6. Sleeping Dogs

I know, I know, not this year but man I love this game! The visual style, the driving, the fighting! Can't wait for another!

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

7. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

I can't stop! I need help! Send help!

Gone Home

8. Gone Home

My wife and I played through this. Really good game, really crappy ending. I feel like the game was building towards something at the end and wussed out.

Borderlands 2

9. Borderlands 2

This goes on here for Tiny Tiny's DLC alone but man I've spent a ton of time in this game.