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Best of 2009

by mccarron

mccarron: Best of 2009 
  
I haven't played all the games that have come out this year, but in order of my favorites I have listed my top 10 here. I imagine this would be a harder to compile list had I played some of the more recent releases like New Super Mario Bros Wii, Assassins Creed 2 or Left 4 Dead 2. If I get a chance to sit down with those games before the end of the year, I'll adjust my list.

Showing 1-9 of 9 items

Batman: Arkham Asylum

1. Batman: Arkham Asylum

I rank this the highest, only because it was a fairly original concept and story. My other two favorites, Uncharted 2 and Modern Warfare 2, are sequels to already great games. This game was a risk, that paid off greatly.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

2. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

It's Modern Warfare 2, even better than the first game and even more fun than the first.

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

3. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

I played the first one earlier this year before picking up this game, you really can't deny how awesome this game is. A very cinematic experience from one end to the other.

Shadow Complex

4. Shadow Complex

Hands down the best downloadable "arcade" title I've ever played. I'd easily give this game another $15 of my money, I hope they make more!

Borderlands

5. Borderlands

I hadn't heard about this game at all before release, but word of mouth convinced me to check it out. I'm glad I did.

Halo 3: ODST

6. Halo 3: ODST

Another great game in the series. A bit short, but overall enjoyable.

Ghostbusters: The Video Game

8. Ghostbusters: The Video Game

As a fan of the franchise from the start, I loved this game through and through. I just wish there was more to it.

9. Item 3030-26107

The DLC for Fallout 3, my favorite game of 2008, is also the most anticipated DLC I've ever had. Combined together all DLC packs earn a spot on my list.

1 vs 100

10. 1 vs 100

I've heavily enjoyed this game whenever I've gotten a chance to play it. Not to mention it's setup is fairly groundbreaking in many respects.