NoobFeed

My Best of 2009

Opinion by Scientist on  Dec 27, 2009

First off games I didn't get a chance to play in 2009

 

-Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

-Left 4 Dead 2

-Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story

-Assassin's Creed II

 

With those games being announced I'm sad I didn't get a chance to play them because I know they are gaining a lot of attention for being great games but I don't have the time and I also don't have a PS3 (that last one was more geared for Uncharted 2).

 

Best of 2009

 

Best Xbox 360

-Halo 3: ODST

 

I really enjoyed this title amongst others and amongst other Halo titles as well. I thought the dark setting and the great soundtrack really set this one apart from other titles and brought the player in well within the environment. The new Firefight mode also brought a new multiplayer mode to the game that was fitting for the ODST setting and is very enjoyable. If you haven't picked this game up already I highly recommend it.

 

Best Wii:

-New Super Mario Bros. Wii

 

Truthfully the Wii didn't have much of a big year compared to other consoles but this game really stood out and was hyped. It was worth the wait, this is a very enjoyable game alone but even better with friends. It's almost like Nintendo should have thought of this idea sooner but it's here now and it's awesome.

 

Best Nintendo DS:

-The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks

 

Spirit Tracks adds everything that made Phantom Hourglass great and fixes a lot of the problems it had making this DS Zelda title a great one with new challenges and puzzles that make it a fresh new experience. Amongst the slew of DS titles that were released in 2009 this game stood out at the top.

 

Best PSP

-Dissidia: Final Fantasy

 

A much anticipated title when first announced, a Final Fantasy game that would include all the heroes and villians from FF I through FF X fighting in a style much like Super Smash Bros. but with added depth from adding armor, equipping summons and fully customizing your move set. Dissidia is an excellent addition to the PSP collection that has enough replay value to last through the next year.

 

Best Console Multiplatform:

-Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

 

Possibly the most hyped game of the year surely delivered it's best on the Xbox 360, PS3 and the PC and became a must-have for all video game players boasting a riveting storyline and an excellent multiplayer and a new special ops game play mode distinguished this title from others. I'm sure many will be playing this for years to come.

 

Best Handheld Multiplatform:

-Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

 

Grand Theft Auto Chinatown Wars returns to it's birds-eye view camera roots to the PSP and DS. A great storyline to follow and many new added features makes this a lengthy game on the go. Chinatown wars is a great game to have on a handheld on those long trips, you can spend hours just doing the optional side quests and to top it all off it comes with an excellent multiplayer mode.

 

Best Original Game:

Brutal Legend

 

An outstanding cast of voice actors and the creative mind of Tim Schafer makes Brutal Legend a hit new title with great characters, epic monsters and an awesome soundtrack makes this action/adventure title a sure hit.

 

Best Indie:

-Machinarium

 

Machinarium is a very beautiful looking point-and-click adventure title that has puzzles that will make anyone stop and think for awhile. Machinarium had a very whimsical feel to it but at the same time a very dark one that told the story of a young robot reuniting with his robot girlfriend. It's a great indie title that everyone should check out.

 

Best Shooter:

-Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

 

Call of Duty has always been pretty awesome and Modern Warfare 2 proved that it's a series that's not about to slow down. With many new and old weapons and a bunch of attachments that will keep any FPS fan coming back for more.

 

Best Strategy:

Plants vs. Zombies

 

I bought Plants vs. Zombies out of the blue when it was on sale on Steam and if I would have known how addicting this game was from the beginning I would have bought it sooner, sale or no sale. First of all plants against a horde of zombies is the last kind of defense you would think about but when you see what the arsenal of the plants can do you will be reassured. With more unlockable plants to earn this is a game that will have you hooked for a long while.

 

Best Sports:

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10

 

 

Despite all the bad publicity Tiger Woods has been getting as of late his games are always good and PGA Tour 10 continues that pattern. With a much easier way to putt and the Live Weather Feed your experience with golfing just got a whole lot better. Just ignore the sometimes annoying commentary and for a much better experience play the Wii version with the new Motion Plus.

 

Best Action/ Adventure:
Batman: Arkham Asylum

 

Who said superhero games were all bad? Well, it's usually true but Batman is out to break that mold. Arkham Asylum makes you feel like the best superhero out there with an awesome combat system and sweet stealth moves will bring fear into the hearts of your enemies. The dark setting fits well with this Batman title and the Jokers crazy antics makes you really realize just how insane he is. Pick this one up if you haven't already, the sequel is already on it's way.

 

Game of the Year
-Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

 

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

 

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 simply amazed me. Just how involved the game made you feel during the missions. You really felt like an asset to the team you were involved with but not so much like previous games where only you could advance and pass the invisible barrier that stopped spawning enemies. This game is loaded with action and despite what people may think I don't think the campaign was too short, if it was any longer those missions would have felt like a filler, the campaign told the story and told it well.

 

Aside from the campaign the game returns with it's popular multiplayer mode with a higher level cap, more weapons, more attachments, a much better perk system and customizable kill streak rewards. With so much content in the multiplayer there are definitely people that are going to prestige and keep on going through the ranks.

 

Spec Ops mode definitely does not disappoint with fast paced action that you and your friends can enjoy aside from multiplayer. I'm still obsessing over getting those stars and trying to manage my time between this and multiplayer but I'll get them all one day.

 

I may receive some hate mail for choosing Call of Duty as Game of 2009 but I truly enjoyed this game for it's unique cinematic experience and great multiplayer modes. I really don't understand some of the hate floating around the internet about this game, maybe some people really over-hyped it expecting random impossible things that weren't included but nevertheless I'm a huge fan of this game.

 

Ryan Anderson

Subscriber, NoobFeed

Latest Articles

No Data.