Johnnydillinger Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 Well it's 2012 and you probably played most of last year's titles, now let's see which one you liked the most. My choice: Bastion Yeah, I've been playing a lot of indie titles lately on Steam, even though I have an Xbox. Guess I'm more into that kinda stuff right now. Anyway, Bastion; this one I didn't like at the start, then read some very good reviews about it so I decided to take a look at the demo. The Narrator almost made me piss myself the first time, I didn't see it coming and there's probably only one other game (Bard's Tale) that did something similar. Weird but appealing narrative aside, the game wasn't that much appealing. I didn't like the aiming and just plain fell down a bazillion of times the first time around. Then I reached the Bastion and the demo was over. So I thought this would be a great game to play, but not "now", and I put it on my wishlist. Then a friend of mine bought it... So here I was some days after Christmas, playing a bit with it again, and found out why I hated the aim system and why I kept dieing so many times. First, there is autoaim even for the PC version, though you are free to go all manual with the mouse. Then, I simply forgot the fact that you have a freaking shield in that game. Having discovered these lifesaving gameplay mechanics, I freshly started playing it for long and long hours, and discovered that I was sorta addicted to it. The game has a very neat leveling up system, and some fancy RPG elements, not to mention the challenges and extra levels, a.k.a. dreams or trips to Who Knows Where. Then I reached the ending... Now, you know, there's only one movie that could actually get me to cry, and that was It's a Wonderful Life (maybe because they don't play it every year on every channel here in Hungary, so I didn't know about it), and there's absolutely no game that could ever bring me to the almost-teary state. Well, now there is one. I'm not spoiling anything but there's just one scene in the end where you face a choice, and where you'll probably choose the one that doesn't go against the protagonist's former actions. It seems impossible to complete that level choosing that option, but what happens after that, is probably the most moving scene ever played in a game, and not even a cutscene is involved. The reason that worked out was because the game has some very good writing, and you'll honestly give a shit about the characters. The narative has a distinct style, and things become clear as you make progress, like what caused the world-ending Calamity, some backgrounds on the survivors, and even about who the hell the Narrator is talking to. Bastion was something everyone told me was going to be awesome, and I believed noone, then it delivered, bigtime. I think I had the same attitude towards it as towards Skyrim, it seemed like a very good one, but definitely not unforgettable and that much remarkable as everybody says. Oh well, hopefully Skyrim will prove me wrong one day too... Anyway, just a friendly advice, go check out that demo. That's my choice for the best game from last year, but you should consider that I haven't played all games, and left out some more important titles like Arkham City (though some people already spoiled it for me; fuck you internet!), Assassin's Creed Revelations, and the aforementioned Skyrim. Now, this turned out to be longer as expected... Alright, what's your choice for Best Game of 2011? You probably have one so post it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semi Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Skyrim, Saints row 3, BF3, Dead Island, Dragon age 2, Deus Ex: Human revolution. *edit* eh only one... i dont have a fav game but i think that should be Skyrim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylar Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Of course Star wars: The Old Republic(btw i did not play WoW so I dunno much about MMORPG but TOR seems to be very good ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4Rk3lEmEnT Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Total War: Shogun 2 One of the few games i'm good at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardy Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 1997: Grand Turismo1998: Grand Turismo 21999: Metal Gear Solid2000: Jedi Power Battles2001: Gran Turismo 32002: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty2003: GTA32004: Jedi Knight II/Jedi Academy2005: Jedi Power Battles2006: Jedi Power Battles2007: /amban2008: Jedi Power Battles2009: /amkick2010: /amban2011: Jedi Power Battles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theos Sairin Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Gears of War 3. Simple, I know, but I've had loads of fun at my mates house playing it >=D I have suffered by then neglecting my poor xbox at home... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supa Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 I still think BF3 was GOTY for me. I enjoy TOR, but it's pretty fucked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secret_Time Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 I think my top games would be Skyrim and the old republic :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt1 Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 mine are Skyrim and Call of duty modern warfare 3! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Skyrim, Skyward Sword, Ocarina of Time, Mass Effect 3, Dark Souls, Gears of War 3, Sonic Generations, Majora's Mask, Saints Row 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenna Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Red dead redemption,dead island,rise of nightmares,just cause 2,gta IV, KINECTIMALS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark&Light Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Goty is probably Skyrim for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenna Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 i've never played skyrim.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthSekk Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 shiiit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAYqjEhaiXE nuff ' said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejnjazz Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Skyrim!!! Yolo!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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