Your Best Game of 2013

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Your Best Game of 2013

Post by Kaito-kun »

Hey, it's the last days of December! You know what that means, right? Time to follow up on last year's thread! Let's hear your favourite games that you've discovered/played through the past year and why you loved them so much.

There are three for me this year (in no order):

Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Format: 3DS
Publisher: Nintendo

As you may already know, I love the franchise, however, after having played "Wild World" on the DS, I skipped past the Wii version, feeling that the "dip-in, dip-out, take over your life" rural socialising sim was more suited to a portable console. So, after waiting seven years for a new portable game in the series (Holy fudge, was 2006 really that long ago?!) New Leaf felt like a great leap forward. At it's core the game is still the same - utilizing the system clock you can chill out with the locals, take part in rural activities like fishing, bug hunting, or fossil hunting, or decorate your home in a world that feels like it's still alive even when you're not there. However the twist of now being the mayor of the town - with the added responsibilities that brings - combined with enhanced customisation options for clothing, furniture and even the town itself make the game even more engrossing. Plus, it's full of Nintendo Magic. I don't want to see how many hours I've spent with that game, but regardless of how many it might be, this next game is one that I may have sunk even more time into this year.

Persona 4 Golden
Format: Playstation Vita
Publisher: ATLUS

Contrary to what you might think of me, I've never played a huge number of JRPGs. I know, right? Metal. Anyway, I decided to take the plunge this year and after hearing so much about it I decided to give the Persona franchise a go. I'm very glad I did. With a story that drew me in and even managed to intersperse humour into it's murder mystery plot thanks to its' delightful cast of characters. (Chie-chan was a particular delight...) I could tell a lot of love had been put into this game and I enjoyed it very much. Time seemed to melt away once I started playing it. I don't even mind that I got the worst possible ending, because it gives me an excuse to play through the entire game again. Hurrah! I suppose I should try Persona 3 next? At least then I might understand what's going on in Arena. Or the fandom.

Metal Gear Rising: Revengence
Format: Playstation 3, Xbox 360, PC (PC version coming soon)
Publisher: Konami

I'm chuckling just remember this. It was just so much fun! Cyborg ninja. Come on, that alone should make you want to play it. Fast paced with fluid combat, a story with ideas way above it's station that makes no sense, and the most badass final boss fight I've had in a long time. Just play it, you'll understand. It's ridiculous fun. The soundtrack deserves an honourable mention that's to it's OTT metal tones, along with the cheesy dialogue throughout: "I once thought of my sword as a tool of justice. However...This isn't my sword!" Plus, how many other games are going to teach you a Guyanese insult?
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Post by TCB »

With me not playing that many games this year...

I have to say Bioshock Infinite has been my game of 2013. Going into it was nothing but hearing hype from others about how they highly enjoyed the game. After finishing the game myself, I respectfully agree with them.
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