I won't argue about portal since I don't really care about them but there's no way that Asylum is better. City greatly expanded on all of the gameplay stuff while some of the non important stuff like pacing and story may have suffered a bit in places. It's the ultimate superhero game of the generation (provided Origins doesn't blow it away). Go back and play AA after playing AC, it's really tough to put up with all of the downgrades in combat, bosses and the riddler stuff.
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Eurogamer's Games of the Generation
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I won't argue about portal since I don't really care about them but there's no way that Asylum is better. City greatly expanded on all of the gameplay stuff while some of the non important stuff like pacing and story may have suffered a bit in places. It's the ultimate superhero game of the generation (provided Origins doesn't blow it away). Go back and play AA after playing AC, it's really tough to put up with all of the downgrades in combat, bosses and the riddler stuff.
eot
Banned
I don't think its campaign was very good no. They introduce mechanics then throw them away before they're done teaching you about them, too many poorly designed pixel hunt-esque areas, writing that tries way too hard to be funny and endless corridors / walkways you have to tread across just so they can play you some more dialogue. It's just trying to be Portal again, but it's soulless. Especially the puzzles, they feel like they've been tested until there's nothing left of them.
MagicWithEarvin
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Screaming Meat
Unconfirmed Member
Absolutely. Game of the Generation for me.
Can't argue with Portal. Regarding the Portal 1 vs 2 debate, I'd say that while 2 is, objectively, probably the better (or at least more polished) game, 1 was more innovative (obviously), better paced, and playing through it brought a sense of surprise and joy that 2 just couldn't match. So while Portal 2 is an excellent game, its' the original that I've called the most brilliant game of this generation since day one, and which statement I still firmly stand behind (though Journey, a game that I would describe in a manner very similar to Portal, comes close).
Yet with all that said, Portal actually isn't my definitive choice for game of the generation, because there really aren't enough words to describe just how much I adore Valkyria Chronicles.
Yet with all that said, Portal actually isn't my definitive choice for game of the generation, because there really aren't enough words to describe just how much I adore Valkyria Chronicles.
It *is* ordered, but the bottom five happen to all have had the same number of votes, so they're being presented in no particular order.
I wouldn't count Darksiders. While they're conceptually the same thing, the fact that use of them is heavily constrained to specific large structures. Does it even have "Speedy thing goes in, speedy thing comes out" mechanics?
Portals in Portal felt like passages to elsewhere in the level. Portals in Darksiders felt like teleports you could switch on and off.
Redemption is a really great game. I think GTA5 is better, but RDR's ending alone outclasses every triple A game. So bold, so beautiful, so clever. Unfortunately, the game design just doesn't sustain the length of the game, and Marston just appears a vapid guy doing busy work for a significant period of the game.
Magic Mushroom
Member
Still my favorite open world of all time for the exact reasons given in that article. Can't wait for a next-gen sequel.
I found AC better in every way than AA, same thing about Portal 2 vs Portal 1, and I don't understand why the first game should still win just for the sake of having been released first.
Yep situation where you are doing those perfect looking rooms and then event where she wants to just kill you and you need suddenly think how to get out of that place.
This is my #1 gaming moment this gen. Game from that point releases itself. It felt like you were in a small box and suddenly you are free.
Portal 2 was good game but it didn't have those moments.
The Co OP mode in Portal 2 was genius, it deserves a place in any top ten list just because of that mode. But, if only one Portal game can be there, then the first game did have the most impact.
I can't agree with Red Dead Redemption. The first hour was mind blowing, but by about hour 6 I was struggling to finish as the gameplay had become so repetitive and it was a chore getting to each mission. The Wild West as far as locations go doesn't lend well to an open world game IMO.
I can't agree with Red Dead Redemption. The first hour was mind blowing, but by about hour 6 I was struggling to finish as the gameplay had become so repetitive and it was a chore getting to each mission. The Wild West as far as locations go doesn't lend well to an open world game IMO.
I'm with you on Portal 2 being a better game but the impact the original Portal had was much stronger. It was really something truly unexpected at the time.
Prince Vultan
Banned
I don't see Super Mario Galaxy 2 making the list, and New Vegas isn't getting on the list over Fallout 3.
SmashN'Grab
Member
There are a lot of games I still have to finish, but I'd probably put Dark Souls at my number one for the generation.
Basileus777
Member
They are ranking games that defined the generation and are considering the game's impact and influence, of course the order of release matters.
flyinpiranha
Member
I agree with both of those. RDR probably being my favorite game of this generation (still have to finish GTA V).
Marc
Member
Cool, I would have Red Dead Redemption as the game of this gen... everything was amazing. Even the bugs were awesome. Will never forget the frozen cougar that teleported towards me bit by bit, couldn't land a shot and died instantly. One of my scariest moments in any game oddly enough.
My personal rough top ten 'so far'...
1. Red Dead Redemption
2. Orange Box (it counts!)
3. Dragons Dogma (yes!)
4. The Last of Us
5. Journey (played this with my daughter sitting next to me entranced)
6. Assassins Creed 1 (Altair 4 life!)
7. Mass Effect 1 (when it was an RPG)
8. Batman Arkham *insert favourite here*
9. Heavy Rain
10. God of War 3
Special mentions: Dead Space, FIFA 11, Alpha Protocol, Rain, Hotline Miami, Walking Dead, Skyrim, Prototype, MotoGP, Crackdown, GTAV (will regret this I think)... and probably others I am forgetting.
My personal rough top ten 'so far'...
1. Red Dead Redemption
2. Orange Box (it counts!)
3. Dragons Dogma (yes!)
4. The Last of Us
5. Journey (played this with my daughter sitting next to me entranced)
6. Assassins Creed 1 (Altair 4 life!)
7. Mass Effect 1 (when it was an RPG)
8. Batman Arkham *insert favourite here*
9. Heavy Rain
10. God of War 3
Special mentions: Dead Space, FIFA 11, Alpha Protocol, Rain, Hotline Miami, Walking Dead, Skyrim, Prototype, MotoGP, Crackdown, GTAV (will regret this I think)... and probably others I am forgetting.
MagicWithEarvin
Member
Good choice
Portal 2's puzzles are not that much more complex than Portal's. If at all.
They are actually simpler.
The places where you can put portals on are much more limited in comparison to Portal 1. Often times the whole challenge of a puzzle consists in simply finding the place where you can put a portal. They also completely eliminated puzzles that require reflexes.
I know I'm the only one on this forum that was actually pretty disappointed with RDR's ending.
Good choice nonetheless however. Woody Jackson and Bill Elm's soundtrack is in a class by itself.
MagicWithEarvin
Member
This isn't meant to be patronizing, but are you sure you finished it? Did you see the title card?
gamerforever
Banned
Fallout 3 was a real next gen experience for me - initially found it difficult to get into after Oblivion's levelling up system (or non levelling up!), but once I realised that you had to explore and build up XP to continue forward and almost make the game easier, it become a delight!
The atmosphere was stunning and I found the game better than New Vegas, largely due to it's freshness, however I never got too far into NV, so probably need to do that again one day. PS3 version was crap though, maybe a cheap 360 and some multiplatform games are a future purchase like GTA4 and RDR, which have much superior versions!
Alternatively a rather powerful PC would do! Stunning videogame!
The atmosphere was stunning and I found the game better than New Vegas, largely due to it's freshness, however I never got too far into NV, so probably need to do that again one day. PS3 version was crap though, maybe a cheap 360 and some multiplatform games are a future purchase like GTA4 and RDR, which have much superior versions!
Alternatively a rather powerful PC would do! Stunning videogame!
Red Chocobo
Banned
I can't argue with Fallout 3.
Two slots gone to waste with Journey and Fallout 3...
Second or third time you do this. Wanna get something off your chest Prince Vultan?
Second or third time you do this. Wanna get something off your chest Prince Vultan?
Red Dead Redemption is definitely my number 1. I hadn't kept up with any of the previews so i had no expectations. But as soon as i played it, i was totally immersed in the world. It's probably my favourite setting in a game and i would just wander around aimlessly just to explore it. And it's the only game i've wanted to complete 100%.
Gah, just thinking about it makes me want to play it again.
Gah, just thinking about it makes me want to play it again.
Happy for fallout 3 
one of my games of the generation.
one of my games of the generation.I haven't played NV but even if all you say it's true NV is just a sort of big standalone expansion(in fact is not fallout 4), all the novelty and the work on graphics and gameplay were made on fallout 3.
Is that honestly surprising? The press valuing presentation over everything else has been a sticking point this entire generation.
I can't say it does surprise me, it's still a shame though.
mrmickfran
Member
I thought Europe loved Bayonetta?
I can see why they would pick 3 over New Vegas, though. Because it came first. Whether or not they stick to that in their other picks remains to be seen.
stump sock
Member
even though I agree about NV being way better, I support their stance. F3 was the one that broke that ground, and is potentially more important historically.
Fallout 3 was first though. NV had far better characters and story, but i felt 3 had a better world. NV had a habit of creating linear pathways across the overworld, whereas 3 was mostly open. Was just more to my tastes. And I loved the subways, though I suspect I'm in an overwhelming minority there. NV was very buggy also, and those loading times (I played on 360) were shocking. 2 minutes to "fast" travel towards the end!
Dragon1893
Member
Good choices so far. I probably wouldn't put RDR on my list but it's an excellent game.
All that matters is what was the better game. New Vegas was more true to the original games in terms of gameplay and mission design. Fallout 3 was just Oblivion with guns.
my own list of 50 games or so would probably have a lot more japanese games than the average person, and the western ones there would show a lot of similarities in their design. that said, all the games listed so far were part of my game of the year votes here in their respective years, so it's off to a good start.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
dont sweat it AniHawk, Sin and Punishment Star Successor is coming up real soon, I saw a leaked list
Imp the Dimp
Member
F3 ahead of New Vegas is all kinds of wrong. I absolutely don't see how you can make a case for that. Oh well, opinions..
heh yeah, that one will get overlooked. xenoblade, bayonetta, and vanquish might all make it though. i get a feeling smg will be there instead of smg2, too.
equippedwithtowel
Member
Well it would be consistent with Portal > Portal 2 and F3 >FNV.
And in terms of being generation defining I can't really knock them for that