Top 20 games of the generation.

This were my favorite games in the generation that's just ending, a few games are still coming out that I could consider in the top 20 (Castlevania Lords of shadows 2 and Dark souls 2) but I'm going to go ahead and put on my favorite experiences now anyways.

Rank Game Release Date GameSpot Score Doubalfa's Score
20

Dishonored

Corvo is one of the most versatile characters in games, he gives you a wide array of options to complete your objectives, and dishonored brings, actual choices for a game about vengeance.
9
9
19

Forza Motorsport 3

Turn 10 made racing sims accesible and tolerable to anyone, while also creating some of the most fun and deep communities in gaming.
9
9
18

Dead Space 2

Isaac Clarke's journey made one tense trip through the sprawl and back to past horrors, it created an intense and tense action game.
8.5
9
17

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2

A tactical FPS, brought a good campaign, solid co op and impressive multiplayer all together to create one single cohesive experience.
8.5
9
16

BioShock

A great atmosphere and an engaging story made this underwater distopia, a one of a kind game, about choices and consequences.
9
9.5
15

Battlefield: Bad Company 2

Bad company 2, had a really intense campaign and one of the most impressive multiplayer games, with it's rush mode and destructible enviroments.
9
9.5
14

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

Uncharted 2, gave the sense of great adventure found in the films, with a likable cast of characters, Drake and company starred one hell of a game.
9.5
9.5
13

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist

Blacklist, brought back the great stealth of the series, the game also included more flexibility and some intense sequences.
8
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12

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag

Edwards journey while not perfect, brings the joy of being a pirate and explore the seas, the game is made to really find stuff to do all the time, and feel the bold life of a pirate.
9
9
11

Borderlands

A nice mix of FPS, RPG and Loot, Borderlands creates a truly unique experience, with tons of weapons and enemy variants, and a nice touch of humor.
8
9.5
10

Batman: Arkham City

The game feels like a true Batman adventure from beginning to end, with some of the most recognizable antagonist, and a brilliant gameplay and atmosphere.
9
9.5
9

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

Out of the most recent Zelda games Twilight Princess is the one that feels the most like a Ocarina of Time sequel, the game has a good story and a lot of inventive dungeons.
9
10
8

Halo: Reach

The pinnacle of th series for my taste, it had a great cast, good missions, a great multiplayer and solid cooperative.
9.5
9.5
7

Red Dead Redemption

I could never imagine I could get that much fun and into a cowboy tale, but RDR is every bit amazing, and tried to imagine how could an outlaw life could be in the Wild West.
9.5
9.5
6

Far Cry 3

FC3, caught me of guard, I expected a somewhat mediocre game, instead I got one of the most interesting, intense and complete experiences, with an incredible arsenal and deep exploration.
9
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5

Assassin's Creed II

AC II, gave me one of the best protagonists this gen, Ezio was every bit likable and one could actually feel attached to his growth as a man and an assassin.
9
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4

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Is it wrong that after seeing anything about fantasy I go and play skyrim with a new character, to try and approach what I saw? Skyrim allowed me to live in my own fantasy adventures and is quite immersive.
9
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3

Deus Ex: Human Revolution

Deus Ex Human Revolution was my first approach to the series, and I instantly got into it, the gameplay, settings and characters, gave me some of the finest and purest gaming moments this gen.
8.5
9.5
2

Fallout 3

There is something about Fallout 3 that got me, the atmosphere, the cross between futuristic and the 50's the game had an impressive rythm and a lot of personality.
9
9.5
1

Mass Effect Trilogy

This is a bit of cheating, but the experience was meant to be played this way, with choices and a galaxy full of stories and possibilities, this is by far my favorite gaming series and it debuted this gen.

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