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The Daily OrangeTop Video Games of 2008
By Matthew Bellezza
Posted: 1/13/09, 11:45 PM EST Section: Best of 2008
From homegrown evolution to futuristic alien annihilation, 2008 was a glorious time for the video game industry. Looking back at the incredible amount of video games released in 2008, only a select few can be truly appreciated by all gamers. Remember, not everyone's a winner…
1. Spore: Evolution has never been so glorious. Whoever said you can't swim before you crawl? Maxis takes gamers' hands (or tentacles) and walks them through the various stages of evolution. Although much of the game is spent in the "Creature Creator," where you design how your being's look and act, that isn't a bad thing. It creates the uniqueness that makes this game so great. With plenty of game-play hours and the ability to watch your creations literally evolve, gamers will come back over and over again wanting more.
2. Grand Theft Auto IV: One of the most anticipated games of 2008, GTA4 set a new benchmark for third-person sandbox-style shooters. Although it was the fourth installment of the "Grand Theft Auto" series, it was the first on a next-generation console such as PlayStation 3. New features, a huge and yet familiar city modeled after the Big Apple, and a brand spankin' new graphics engine make this game loads of car-stealing, gang-shooting, police-chasing fun.
3. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots: This third-person tactical espionage shooter had people waiting in lines for days before its release. It was the final installment of the incredible "Metal Gear" storyline, and yet the first of its kind for next-generation systems. It features all of the aspects of the previous "Metal Gear" games that gamers have come to love, plus some new and improved fun. A good story line, great graphics, and sound effects that immerse the player in the battle, and long, well thought-out cut scenes makes MGS4 more than just a game; it makes it a self-controlled, explosive cinematic experience.
4. Dead Space: Set in a foreign galaxy on a spaceship that sent out a distress call, "Dead Space" immerses gamers in a dark and eerie atmosphere that will keep you on the edge of your seat. While gamers battle countless enemies in all sorts of environments, including zero gravity, vacuums and gory medical bays, they use a variety of weapons and skills to earn upgrades and money. All of these help the gamer understand what is going on.
1. Spore: Evolution has never been so glorious. Whoever said you can't swim before you crawl? Maxis takes gamers' hands (or tentacles) and walks them through the various stages of evolution. Although much of the game is spent in the "Creature Creator," where you design how your being's look and act, that isn't a bad thing. It creates the uniqueness that makes this game so great. With plenty of game-play hours and the ability to watch your creations literally evolve, gamers will come back over and over again wanting more.
2. Grand Theft Auto IV: One of the most anticipated games of 2008, GTA4 set a new benchmark for third-person sandbox-style shooters. Although it was the fourth installment of the "Grand Theft Auto" series, it was the first on a next-generation console such as PlayStation 3. New features, a huge and yet familiar city modeled after the Big Apple, and a brand spankin' new graphics engine make this game loads of car-stealing, gang-shooting, police-chasing fun.
3. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots: This third-person tactical espionage shooter had people waiting in lines for days before its release. It was the final installment of the incredible "Metal Gear" storyline, and yet the first of its kind for next-generation systems. It features all of the aspects of the previous "Metal Gear" games that gamers have come to love, plus some new and improved fun. A good story line, great graphics, and sound effects that immerse the player in the battle, and long, well thought-out cut scenes makes MGS4 more than just a game; it makes it a self-controlled, explosive cinematic experience.
4. Dead Space: Set in a foreign galaxy on a spaceship that sent out a distress call, "Dead Space" immerses gamers in a dark and eerie atmosphere that will keep you on the edge of your seat. While gamers battle countless enemies in all sorts of environments, including zero gravity, vacuums and gory medical bays, they use a variety of weapons and skills to earn upgrades and money. All of these help the gamer understand what is going on.
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