
I know this is not an entirely original concept but here goes. Mine is probably going to be limited to a top 5 because I don't play a massive amount of different games but here goes, in no partifular order.
1. Burnout Paradise
This seems to have gone unnoticed by a lot of people who may have forgotten that it was released back in February. This is one of my games of the year despite my personally not having access to DLC. Even without the DLC this game is just plain fun to pick up and play.
2. Fallout 3
This game did not disappoint me in any way shape or form. I found it to be more enjoyable than Oblivion (because I prefer the setting, strange as I used to be big into fantasy). The way this game feels and immerses you in the environments is just epic.
3. Gears of War 2
Bigger and better than its older brother, with a more fleshed out plot and better cutscenes. This game is an unforgettable experience.
4. GTA IV
I recently hired Saints Row (yes the first one) and playing that made me re-appreciate just how awesome and amazing GTA IV is and what a big step forward it took for gaming. So much so that I am playing it again because of its pure awesomeness
5. Rock Band
Thats right, the first one. But it's a 2007 game I here you cry. Ah not here in good old Aus, where it was released a week before Guitar Hero: WT and despite us being screwed by Harmonix, I just can't stay mad at this game.
This was a stellar year for games in my opinion, and there are certainly some others I'm looking forward to getting to when I upgrade my entertainment systems (with a HDTV and internet). An honourable mention would go to Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise which is Viva Pinata, and that's all it needs to be.
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Not perfect, but more than worth the 1200 points.
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I'll say it from the outset. Shadow Complex is the best and most value for money game on the Xbox Live Marketplace. This is not to say that it is the perfect game, it is certainly flawed, but you'll get as much fun, time and replay value out of it ...
Reviewed by Captain_Insano on Aug. 26, 2009
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A Review of the Single Player Experience
(X360)
Call of Duty: World at War thrusts players back into the familiar setting of WWII, although shifts some of the action from the familiar European theatre over to the Pacific. World at War has received some undeserved criticism right off the bat, simply because of its more successful older cousin.While ...
Reviewed by Captain_Insano on Dec. 3, 2008
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Woo loo loo!
(PC)
Age of Empires for the PC took the RTS genre to an entirely new plane. For many gamers, the game came packaged along with Windows 98 and Microsoft Soccer. While the latter game was uninspiring and lacklustre, Age of Empires introduced many gamers to the RTS world, particularly historical strategy.Boasting ...
Reviewed by Captain_Insano on July 29, 2008
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Filled with fun? Filled with Fun!
(X360)
Viva Pinata is a game for the XBOX 360 and PC which will appeal to both children and adults alike. While its colourful backdrop and cutesy visuals may turn off some more hardcore gamers (because its not manly to like animals or pretty things), the gameplay and intricacies of the ...
Reviewed by Captain_Insano on July 22, 2008
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| Date Joined: | July 21, 2008 |
| City: | Sydney, Australia |
| Gender: | Male |
| Alignment: | Neutral |
| Points: | 658 Points |
| Ranked: | Ranked #1288 of 61,136 |
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Transport Tycoon Deluxe game - 120 points |
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Viva PiƱata: Trouble in Paradise game - 120 points |
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V8 Supercars 2 game - 107 points |
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Rugby League 2 game - 88 points |
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The Legend of Kyrandia game - 81 points |
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The Secret of Monkey Island game - 17 points |
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Rugby League franchise - 7 points |
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Australian Rugby League game - 6 points |
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