Best of 2010

LlamaLlama: Best of 2010

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  1. Mass Effect 2

  The only game I've really played that I've been so enthralled by that I didn't notice seven hours had gone by. With a great character driven story and choices that at time defy the traditional paragon and renedage choices, this game is definably one I'll be coming back to time and time again.

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  2. Red Dead Redemption

  Red Dead Redemption is an accomplishment of the storytelling and world-building that Rockstar can achieve, regardless of genre. With a cast of full realised characters (ignoring Irish)this game surprises with character choices that don't normally happen within the genre itself or within the sandbox genre. It is a true Western game and while I hold my breath on a sequel, it proves that Rockstar can achieve true, mature storytelling and tell a story in whatever genre they desire, a case I hope continues on in L.A. Noire.

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  3. Enslaved: Odyssey to the West

  Enslaved has its faults, but it is a beautifully realised game, one which rivals many higher-budget games due to its motion capture technology. There is something to the emotional level of a character when one can see the emotion displayed through their motions and face, breaking past normal video game character boundaries. While in other games it may take a good hour for one to become invested in a character, Enslaved manages to grab its players in a minute due to the wonderful preformances of the Enslaved cast. And unlike many games, it leaves its players with a question, one that leaves its players thinking long after the credits have ended.