Best of 2009
Fosssil: Best of 2009
Disclaimer: I don't own a PS3 at the moment, so I've had very little access to the great PS3 games that were released this year.
Fosssil: Best of 2009
Disclaimer: I don't own a PS3 at the moment, so I've had very little access to the great PS3 games that were released this year.
Fantastic graphics, fantastic gameplay, fantastic voice acting, fantastic use of the Batman license, fantastic re-playability and bonus features... this game is definitely my Game of the Year for 2009.
The value wasn't really there at $60 for someone like myself who already bought all of the Halo 3 DLC maps. With that said, I enjoyed the changes Bungie made to the standard Halo formula in this game and found myself going back to Firefight mode again and again.
Assassin's Creed II does something that is pretty rare in a game sequel -- it corrects nearly all of the flaws of its predecessor. One of the most visually impressive games ever made, that now has the quality of gameplay to match.
A fantastic FPS/RPG hybrid that manages to blend the two genres seamlessly. Humorous characters, insane amounts of re-playability, and an overall addictiveness to the gameplay make Borderlands the one game on this list that I'll probably still be playing a few months from now.
A game that proves that dumbed-down aiming mechanics (generous hitboxes and crosshair magnetism) are absolutely not needed in a console FPS. A better balanced, more skillful multiplayer gameplay experience than any other shooter released on consoles this year (yes, it's better than Modern Warfare 2).
Last year's installment was considered by many to be the best sports game of all time, and this year's version just continues to improve the gameplay and graphics. Plus, I love me some hockey.
A shameless Metroidvania-clone; I shamelessly enjoyed every minute of this awesome game.
I've always enjoyed the various Mario RPGs, and this one certainly doesn't disappoint. Stylish graphics, varied and interesting gameplay, and a strong story with a generous dose of humor make this the best DS game of the year.
More GTA IV is always a good thing in my book, and both of these episodes managed to deliver more of the same gameplay that I enjoyed so much from the original game. Better yet, they took that familiar gameplay and applied it in new and unique ways.