This is so hard... a lot more than 5 games this gen where terrific, impossible to establish an order.
But these 5 have left the biggest mark on me:
- Demon's Souls
This was to me the most unexpected yet biggest discovery in gaming since Gothic 1.
Although Dark Souls improves on a lot of things, it is Demon's Souls that is a little more focused,
a little more it's own, so this one gets the top spot in my list
- Super Mario Galaxy 2
Super Mario Galaxy was a revelation. But Nintendo did the unthinkable and made Galaxy 2, a game that has,
in my eyes, literally no flaws and was the most fun gaming experience in years.
- Portal
Not much to say here, except that it's just perfect.
- Metal Gear Solid 4
One of the first games I played this generation and the first MGS I ever played, I was deeply impressed by
this one. This was the game that really started this gen for me and the ending ranks among my favorite
game endings of all time
- World of Warcraft
There is a lot to hate about WoW. It's repetitive, the mechanics are dated, it was an enormous time sink,
etc, but it's a simple fact that it managed to entertain me greatly for at least 3 years, before it began
to drag. It is certainly the most important game this generation, and even if one doesn't like it, I think
it is one of the very best.
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