As some of you know, I've been writing about games for The Irish Times since February. It's been a blast so far, and last Friday they published my top ten games of 2010. Here's the list with a little more detail (movie list is coming soon)...
1 Red Dead Redemption (above)
Compelling story, expansive game, gorgeous, cinematic graphics and nice historical detail made this western game truly compelling.
2 Limbo
I gave this a rave review when it came out. It's a haunting, original little piece.
3 Heavy Rain
This interactive melodrama/film noir really shouldn't have worked, but it proved pretty groundbreaking.
4 Battlefield: Bad Company II
In a year filled with first-person shooters, this had both the best gameplay and the most personality. Think Kelly's Heroes crossed with Call of Duty.
5 Modnation Racers
Colourful, innovative kart-racer.
6 God of War III
Grandiose! If only the film of Clash of the Titans was half as opulent as this.
7 Plants vs Zombies
Plant plants to block, attack and hinder a zombie army onslaught. Much cuter than it sounds.
8 Dance Central
The perfect use of the new Xbox Kinect control system.
9 Split/Second Velocity
Stylish, shimmering fast-paced racer with some nasty tricks up its sleeve. Like a Michael Bay film, except, you know...good.
10 Angry Birds
But of course- catapulting birds has never been so addictive.
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