Your game of choice? (Priviously Game of 2008)
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That's a good question. I know I've missed out on a lot of good games this year, ones I will try to catch up on this summer (Fable 2, Fallout 3, Prince of Persia, Left 4 Dead), so of course my GOTY may not be the same GOTY I would pick had I enough time to try every game. All things considered, though, I'm pretty happy with my choice.
I've gotta give it to Braid. XBLA game or not, it was by far my favorite experience of the year. I loved the storytelling, the mechanics were solid, the art direction was strong, but what really pushed the game through the roof for me was the way they all came together. the game mechanics echoed the man's desire to go back in time, which in turn was echoed in the rewind time mechanic; platforming, which helped the game establish itself as a kind of parody of Mario, took many of the conventions and turned them completely upside-down (especially the ending). Even the secret stars gave a lot to think about.
Honorable mentions include The World Ends With You (fun game with a great soundtrack); Gears of War 2 (I loved the first game and the campaign really exceeded my expectations, but matchmaking/ranking problems, the inability to play co-op with a guest, and planting grenades) took away from the overall experience in ways I really wish it hadn't; LittleBigPlanet, which has an awesome art design and fun levels, but I haven't had enough time to scratch the surface of the game and utilize its creation tools.
I've gotta give it to Braid. XBLA game or not, it was by far my favorite experience of the year. I loved the storytelling, the mechanics were solid, the art direction was strong, but what really pushed the game through the roof for me was the way they all came together. the game mechanics echoed the man's desire to go back in time, which in turn was echoed in the rewind time mechanic; platforming, which helped the game establish itself as a kind of parody of Mario, took many of the conventions and turned them completely upside-down (especially the ending). Even the secret stars gave a lot to think about.
Honorable mentions include The World Ends With You (fun game with a great soundtrack); Gears of War 2 (I loved the first game and the campaign really exceeded my expectations, but matchmaking/ranking problems, the inability to play co-op with a guest, and planting grenades) took away from the overall experience in ways I really wish it hadn't; LittleBigPlanet, which has an awesome art design and fun levels, but I haven't had enough time to scratch the surface of the game and utilize its creation tools.
Mine would be Fallout 3, followed by Left4Dead. Both had their disappointments, no game that came out this year seemed lacking those. Fallout 3 did the most things best, it had the strengths of Bethesda's previous games but made exploration a lot more fun, along with better voice acting and a better overall package. I think most people agree the ending is the weak point but the main story to me was never the strength of the open world RPG. It's more about your choices, character customization, and exploration, I think it nailed most of those on the head.
Left4Dead is the Best co-op game ever made, however I don't play it anymore unless I have 3 friends online. I also was disappointed in the balance of the Versus mode and lack of maps in that mode. The campaign was great though, although that could also have been a little longer.
Left4Dead is the Best co-op game ever made, however I don't play it anymore unless I have 3 friends online. I also was disappointed in the balance of the Versus mode and lack of maps in that mode. The campaign was great though, although that could also have been a little longer.
I was going to say Fallout 3, but then I slaughtered "The Family" and the town I thought I was saving somehow psychically got wind of my actions and insta-failed my mission after I looted/stole their supplies.
I then was forced to diplomatically solve the mission (by the numbers) in order to pass it.
Due to that, Little Big Planet gets my vote even though I'm still loving the crap out of Fallout 3 right now.
I then was forced to diplomatically solve the mission (by the numbers) in order to pass it.
Due to that, Little Big Planet gets my vote even though I'm still loving the crap out of Fallout 3 right now.
Yay, another Midna fan!Tullio said:
My Game of the Year for 2008 is easy: Super Smash Bros. Brawl. I've probably logged over 200 hours into that game. It perfectly combines a solid fighting game with excellent fan-service. I've lost track of all the good times I've had in the 4-player matches, and the nerdgasms I've felt from unlocking a new trophy or sticker. I love Brawl, and no amount of bashing from anyone will ever change that.
Fallout 3 was just superb, and certainly the best game I played in '08. Mass Effect on PC was a contender for the same title, but Fallout 3 was just too damn good, even though i've not played the previous instalments. Although I may have to look into getting them.
As far as the 360 goes it's a toss-up between Left 4 Dead and Fallout 3. But since my Xbox red ringed I picked up Spore for my PC and fell in love with it. In the end though I'd have to go with Fallout 3, but Spore REALLY surprised me.
