Before I get to my Top 10, I will give out a couple of honourable mentions to Red Faction: Guerilla & Street Fighter 4 (PS3 version... the 360's d-pad is TERRIBLE!). Both of these games were very close to making the list. Street Fighter would've gotten in for sure, if they had not gimped Sakura.
10. Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising (360)
This FPS is more like a battle simulator, with it's in-depth gameplay & gritty realism. A great single player experience, but is so much more when played co-op with buddies online.
9. Need for Speed: Shift (360)
After being bored with the racing genre for many months this year, I can credit NFS: Shift for bringing back the love. An amazing game to look at, NFS: Shift truly shines in one area: FUN!
8. Katamari Forever (PS3)
A very hard game to describe, Katamari has a very 'Japanese' look and gameplay elements in it. If you have never heard of Katamari before, shame on you. Katamari Forever is essentially the 'greatest hits' for the Katamari series.
7. NHL 10 (360)
Hockeyyyyyyyyyy! More than just a roster update, EA added many features to an already awesome NHL 09. A must for fans of Hockey.
6. Killzone 2 (PS3)
Killzone 2 is an excellent shooter for the PS3. It has amazing graphics, and is a must for PS3 owners. It is a game which I haven't played too much, but am eager to play again after the 'silly season'.
5. Modern Warfare 2 (aka COD6) (360)
A very good single player campaign which lasts for only about 5 hours (LOL!), but is full of twists & memorable moments. The multiplayer portion is where the real meat of the game is though. It is so much fun with mates, especially when you are pwning the n00bs!
4. Pinball: Hall of Fame (PS3)
This features a dozen or so classic tables from the 70's, 80's and 90's, all perfectly recreated with amazing physics. This game is a must-buy for fans of Pinball.
3. Borderlands (360)
Borderlands is a classic blending of the FPS & RPG genres. There is alot of variety in terms of missions and weapons, and is an excellent game when played co-op.
2. Battlefield 1943 (360 - xbla)
A great multiplayer-only game which is available for download on XBLA & PSN. There are only 4 maps, but there is alot of variety with character classes, and vehicles. Like the other Battlefield games, there are many many ways to kill an opponent. This is the best $15 I spent all year!
1. Forza 3 (360)
This game is porn for a car fanatic! Forza 3 would have some of the best physics system around, and it's graphics are not shabby either. There is so much depth with 100's of customisable cars to choose for - each with their own handling charecteristics. Add to that an amazing livery editor, custom parts and tuning setups, there is something in this game for casual or hardcore racers.
@1.... You two Scotty?
ReplyDelete