Welcome to Part 3 in my Top 50 Games of 2011. We're now down to the Top 10 Games of 2011, exploring the best of the best. This was probably the toughest list I've ever compiled, and there probably *will* be some complaints over this, but this is my Top 10. What's #1? Read on and find out.

#10

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings

Picking up from where The Witcher left off, The Witcher 2 places you in the role of Geralt. Whether you played the first one or not is irrelevant, because this game does such an impressive job in its tutorial that you needn't bother playing the first if you're not interested in its story. But its story is so fantastic that you should be anyway. Those who didn't play this will have another chance this year, as the game is scheduled for release on Xbox 360 sometime in the next few months. I'm not sure how well it'll port over because this game plays blissfully on PC, but I'll probably buy it on Xbox as well.

#9

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

Another milestone game, this one marks the 25th anniversary since the launch of the very first Legend of Zelda game. And this may very well be the best one yet. Utilising the Wii Remote to its fullest capabilities, Link embarks on his greatest quest ever. First off, the maps are SO much better now. You have no idea how many times I got lost in previous games in the series. The enemies look more appealing than ever before, and take damage in realistic proportions according to the motions you make with the Wii Remote. The best part about the game would be the awesome gold Wii Remote you get with the special edition.

#8

Resistance 3

Remember me telling you that I wanted a PS3 a few weeks ago? Meet the reason why and the #8 game on my countdown. It was the little things that I loved about this game, just like last year how I loved the characters in Final Fantasy XIII, this year it's the weapons in Resistance 3. The campaign isn't anything flash, but I don't think I've ever had more fun dying over and over in a video game, all thanks to the arsenal in this game.

#7

Forza Motorsport 4

The greatest racing game of the year by a mile (no pun intended), Forza 4 is so realistic, I thought screenshots were actual cars used to promote the game. Forza 4 taking Jeremy Clarkson paid off big time, as that Auto-something (crap, I've forgotten the name) is such a neat feature. A great list of cars, stunning trackside views and more races than you can imagine. This will keep you busy for a long time to come.

#6

Portal 2

When Portal came out a few years back, it wasn't really that big until a few months later. Lucky for Valve, it didn't suffer the same fate this time around. We all knew what to prepare for. And luckily for us, we weren't let down either. This time, we were given a much deeper, more polished game than we'd hoped for. Portal 2 remains probably the best puzzle game I've ever played. Okay, maybe the original was a better game, but this game's story was better.

#5

Batman: Arkham City

The best voice over job in video game history? I think so. But there's no point on having top quality voice acting if you don't have a good script and gameplay to accompany it. But there's all of that here and more. Batman: Arkham City has even outdone its predecessor, something I'd though I'd never say (or see). The Joker is still the best character, but Batman, Gordon, Harley Quinn, everyone, they all shine. Combat is a lot more clean, too. And the Riddler puzzles are a lot more interactive than last time, as opposed to a simple hide and seek.

#4

L.A. Noire

L.A. Noire has to be the best new game of this year. A bit different to Rockstar's usual setup, where you're a gangster, or a cowboy, this time, you're a detective, helping to solve crimes rather than create them. It's a breath of fresh air for Rockstar, because they've come up with a stunning formula here that works. For the first time ever, I don't feel like I'm forced to keep going with this game, but rather, I want to. All the characters are really interesting, and for the first time in a Rockstar game, so are NPC's. I am really hopng for a sequel here.

#3 (Bronze Medal)

Pokémon Black and White

Yeah, um, okay, so a bit of a biased decision, but wait... this is the game that got me back into Pokémon again. After playing Diamond, I thought I'd never like it again, but this game was on special for $40, so I bought it, and the plot no longer seems generic. Triple battles make a nice addition to the standardised gameplay we're accustomed to. The new set of Pokémon no longer seem like uninspired creations, but look at Oshawott/Dewott/Samurott. They look like Pokémon of old. And the series is back where it belongs.

#2 (Silver Medal)

Gears of War 3

The only game to have been moved up after compiling this list, Gears of War takes the series to the next level. I really liked the second game and didn't know how it could possibly get any better, but Gears of War 3 proved me wrong. I haven't loved a shooter campaign since Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, and before that: Halo 2. Horde mode was refined, multiplayer had some great maps and the characters were actually touching for a change (ok, they kind of were in Gears 2).

#1 (Gold Medal - Best of 2011)

Deus Ex: Human Revolution

Here it is...my favourite game of 2011. From the moment I played this, I knew I was going to get sucked right in. Maybe it's the fact that I'm used to (and love) Square Enix's method of making games. Maybe it's the fact that anything sci-fi and set in the future interests me. Maybe it's the fact that I'm a sad kid who dreams about becoming an augmented human and this is the closest I'll get. Whatever it is, this game is awesome.

As I mentioned above, I love stealth and being able to take my time, going when it suits me. Well, this game is full of it. If you charge into any random pack of enemies, you're likely to end up dead unless you've also got some sort of plan. I love just sneaking up behind a guard without anyone noticing and taking my sweet ass time. Also, despite what some people think, Adam Jensen is ridiculously cool (see dreams in paragraph one).

The storyline revolves around social interaction and how that affects the outcome depends on your responses. In any case where I'm presented with that opportunity, I'll be a good guy, because that's the way I would do things in real life. NPC's in this game always have something interesting to say. On top of that, you can pick up trash cans and throw them in the most ridiculous ways just for laughs. Also, there's a poster of Final Fantasy XXVII in one of the offices at the beginning of the game. Another reason to love it. If you love your single player experiences, I'd highly recommend this game to anyone, even if they don't particularly like stealth. Because behind the combat and nitty gritty, there's an entire world, a possible glimpse into our future, for you to look at. And that is why it is the Best Game of 2011.