Well, I guess it's that time of year again. Just about everything's out that's going to come out this year and be up for consideration by me...so no reason to prolong things for a little while longer. Without any further adieu, here is my (Jack Burt0n's) Game of the Year list for 2013!
It's more Link to the Past. I know I should be a little harsher on Nintendo for just falling back on nostalgia, but this probably is the best game I've played all year.
Metroidvania roguelike with descendants taking on traits of their predecessors? Sign me up!
Fantastic story, some repetitive combat, but an amazing cross-country journey with Joel and Ellie. I absolutely loved the game.
The first real next-gen (graphics-wise) game. I'm a sucker for shiny/sweaty things.
You really won't find 10 other games better than Brothers this year. The controls are so intricately woven into the story, and the game looks amazing.
The best Mario game since Mario Land 3D. Fantastic music, gameplay and the charm that's been missing from some of the other Mario games lately.
An amazing puzzle game with a distinct atmosphere and story. Great all-around game.
The first GTA game I've finished since, well...ever. Pretty good story, fantastic set pieces, and some decent writing.
More of Saints Row 3, but with everything literally turned up to 11. Like a crazier version of Crackdown, but with a dubstep gun.
An awesome reboot of a franchise that sorely needed one. Great gameplay and a cool sense of style that made me care again. Or at least, made me enjoy a 3rd-person action adventure game once again.
