2011 was a kinda rough and tumble year for me in terms of gaming. For a good portion of the year, i didn't even play a game at all. I was all played out. I think it was for a portion of 90 plus days, and that's not including the days before where my gaming widdled down greatly. I needed a break I suppose, maybe I wasn't playing the right games. Nevertheless, I got back into gaming this fall, and having good times again. This top ten list is a bit different. It doesn't consist of the top ten games released this year, it's the top ten games i had the most fun with this year, regardless of when it was released. The games, even though they are numbered, are not in any specific order of favoritism, they are all what I had fun with this year.
10. Yggdra Union (PSP)
Yggdra Union isn't perfect. In fact I think it's a bit too tough, but that didn't stop me playing it for a bunch of hours getting pretty deep in the story. I like the characters and concept, and for a game I got free via another purchase when I got my new PSP model this year, it sure did take me by surprise. This lead hand in hand with my new PSP I got this year. After a number of years with my old PSP, it was time to replace it and I love the brighter screen with the new 3000 models. And yes, I still got my old original PSP.
9. InFamous (PS3)
Another game I got for free on this list, though a lot of us got it free this year. That aside, InFamous is a worthwhile game to play, as i invested quite a few hours into it. I played through the hero side having a blast, loving the powers. I've started to go through via the villain side, but probably won't get to that until deep in 2012
8. Crysis (PSN)
I've played parts of this game before, but it was great to see this on PSN, I love the little tweaks they did, and it has some great controls. Crysis for most was about graphics, but what Crysis was really about is the powers, and how to use them wisely and effectively, causing some EPIC moments in game. Cyris might be pretty, but it's about so much more.
7. Tales of Monkey Island (PSN)
What a fun, hilarious romp I had through all 5 chapters of this game this year. I managed to score every trophy in all 5 chapters too! I hope we get a sequel in the same format some day.
6. Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition (3DS)
Now, most of you know how I've felt about the 3DS this year. Most of it is because of this game. Not because it did anything wrong. In fact, it did everything right, it's just about every other game for the 3DS that did wrong. This game displays what the 3DS is capable of. Good Graphics, 3d graphics, controls, options, and ONLINE play and great online use at that. It has loads of content, and more. Heck if it wasn't for this game I'd think that Nintendo lied about the system being capable of online multiplayer. That aside, I put hours into it, and had a blast. Too bad I can't even say that for anothing else for the system. Though I did like we get free NES and GBA games this year. And Swapnote. Swapnote is fun :P
5. Killzone 3 (PS3) and 4. Killzone 2 (PS3)
Earlier this year I playing the beta for Killzone 2, and I LOVED it. I loved that the game used bots, I loved the graphics, I loved the weapons, it was fun, fun, fun. I got Killzone 3, and I was blown away with the story! So much so I forced myself to stop, and get Killzone 2 to finish the first. Killzone 2 and 3 are great gun games, with great multiplayer options, a great story and characters. If you like gun games, you gotta, you just gotta get these 2.
3. Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love (Aka Sakura Wars V) (PS2)
I own so much to this game, as this is the game that ended the gaming drought for me this year. I dunno what possessed me to buy this game, other then it was a series I heard about that was really popular in Japan. One day I decided to pop it in, and it hooked me. Sakura Wars V is great as it takes out the grind from other RPGs and SRPGs and focuses on the characters and and the major battles. You level up and get stronger based on the choices you make with you friends, and with that you take on some great battles and bosses. I had loads of fun. Sakura Wars V reminded me why I play games, it's to just have fun.
2. Yakuza 3 (PS3)
I had to thank @Usagi704 and @hart704 for finally convincing me to get a Yakuza game. For a long time I've heard from them how great the games are, and I finally made the jump with Yakuza 3. Wow, just wow. This game is just so packed. Great story, fantastic characters, the city feels so alive, if feels like I'm right In japan. I love the combat, the missions, the mini games, so many of them. I could go on and on. I'm hooked. I put over 50 hours of playtime into this game, and almost getting every trophy. I didn't want it to end, but finally I finished the game, and just sat there so satisfied but wanting more. Seriously folks, you gotta play one of these Yakuza games.
1. WWE '12 (PS3)
The game I've had the least amount of time, might be my favorite on 2011. I'm a big wrestling fan, but in recent years I've strayed away from watching the shows and matches. earlier in 2011 I got hooked big time on wrestling again. for WWE, it seemed everything was clicking, talent got better, everyone was evolving into their own, stories got better, everything was getting better. Not only does WWE 12 highlight this it also makes a very important time in history. Simply put, THQ has made the best Wrestling game ever. Ever. Yes, better then the legendary WWE No Mercy, or the fantastic Here Comes the Pain, WWE 12 has taken into account everything a fan has ever wanted and wanted to do and given it to you in WWE 12, from the fantastic Universe mode that allows you to play your way, with ends on ends of customization like Arenas and stories, to the community creations that adds a never ending stream of download options and online play, to the legends, and roster. Not only that, the controls are so much better. WWE 12 is a fantastic game. To the gaming sites that gave it a bad score...WHAT GAME WERE YOU PLAYING?!
Honorable Mentions:
Batman Arkham City (X360) even though all the other crud dragged it down, with half the content having to be downloaded and not on disk to the overpriced DLC, Batman still had a great story, if not as fantastic as the 1st one. Good ending too.
The 3rd Birthday (PSP) Glad to see Parasite Eve 3 got released. Fantastic looking game, interesting story. I need to play more though.
Malicious (PSN Import) when this game gets released here people are gonna have a blast.
Elemental Monster Online Card Game (PSN) for a $0.99 game and put over 25 hours into it. That just says for itself how nice the game it is.
Might and Magic Clash of Heroes (PSN) I might know anything about Might and Magic, but I do know a good game when I see it. Nice puzzle/RPG hybrid.
Madworld (Wii) Crazy, just a crazy game.
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