2010 has had its fair share of good games. But what were the “great” great games of 2010? What was your favorite? Here are the top 10 I found from many different articles:
9. Fallout: New Vegas- It seemed hard to top the vision of the U.S. capital nearly melted to ash, but the portrayal of a former hub of American decadence at distance of the zone is in many ways more fascinating in its nuance. The distinct influence of Rome's tragic story of out-of-control power on the game world is well-thought, and appropriate, and the game offers enough freedom that the player can choose to make it either a celebration or a condemnation of all kinds of excess. And as the game starts to draw a story of factions warring for control, the loyalty system in which the player participates provokes lots of thought on the nature of power in a world with laws upended.
8. Starcraft 2- You'd be facile to call StarCraft II ho-hum just because it's a slicker version of StarCraft. Starcraft 2 has a fast-paced multiplayer game play and a single-player story that delivers the borderline sci-fi camp-ness and action that fans expect. It has better graphics, more units and a more balanced multiplayer. The campaign is also fantastic with great voice acting and stunning cinematics. Even though you can only play as the Terran, by no means are you short-changed. It’s lengthy and well worth playing through before diving into the addictive multiplayer.
7. God of War 3- The pacing is flawless, the puzzles are simple yet effective, and the combat is the finest we’ve ever seen in the God of War series with a few really awesome and actually useful weapons. As we’ve come to expect from a God of War game, the set pieces are unbelievably epic but the final chapter in the series takes the cake. One boss is so big that it’s actually the level itself that you are running on. Now that’s epic!
6. Call of Duty: Black Ops- This game was definitely created for the multiplayer, although the campaign isn’t too bad itself. Treyarch learned from Modern Warfare 2′s mistakes on the multiplayer and listened to fans. Killstreaks are toned down and less overpowering, and abused perks such as One Man Army and Commando are removed entirely, making this the most balanced Call of Duty since Call of Duty 4. They also restructured the unlock system, creating an economy whereby you earn COD points to buy equipment. Best of all, they reintroduced online split-screen! One of my personal favorites with Black Ops is the Zombies. This was probably my favorite in World at War, and I am glad Treyarch decided to bring it back.
5. Rock Band 3- The most obvious addition to the new Rock Band is the "pro mode" songs and the addition of the keyboard and an actual 6 string guitar. The game is designed to let players transition from mimicry to true performance, they're an interesting and rare example of video games, outside of the serious games sphere, teaching real-world skills.
4. Halo: Reach- Bungie’s last Halo game before they turn the Halo series over to 343 Industries, has some very flexible game play and a multiplayer playlist that will keep you hooked for a long time. Reach is a prequel to the Halo series and gives a detailed account of what happened on planet Reach before, you know, all hell broke loose. This thing is nonstop action.
3. Super Mario Galaxy 2- It'd be easy to assume Nintendo was just cashing in on the success of the original Super Mario Galaxy with this sequel. But the clever reintroduction of a rideable Yoshi, new suits and items and some of the toughest challenges this side of Super Mario World's Special World, further prove that this title was more than a quick cash-in. Super Mario Galaxy 2 creates an adventure that endlessly amazes even the most jaded gamers. It proves that sometimes, cleverly crafted levels can trump everything else.
2. Mass Effect 2- BioWare makes good on its promise of a sci-fi trilogy that lets players take a hero and carry him or her over a series of games. In the second go-round, the team streamlines a combat system and creates a meaningful adventure for first-timers and old fans alike. Mass Effect 2 interweaves an intricate and compelling story with some of the best action role playing available.
1. Red Dead Redemption- No matter what article I read about the top video games for 2010, Red Dead Redemption could almost always be found. Nothing else this year combines a sharp-eyed narrative, lively gunplay, memorable characters, spectacular scrub-riddled landscapes, expertly paced challenges, and masterful mini-games. The game does a fantastic job of making the player feel like they're making significant choices, forming relationships (especially with horses), and discovering locations on their own. No doubt that this game is going to be on almost everyone’s list.
By Lauren Townsend
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