My_name_1s_MUD wrote:
c'mon lipid! we want (or at least I want) your next 5!!!
James Bond, right before he shoved a drill into Elliot Carver's face, wrote:
Don't you know the first rule of mass media, Elliot? Give the people what they want!
Not wanting Mud to get all 007 on me, here's 16-20...
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16) Rock Band 2 – More akin to an update than a new game, Rock Band 2 took the experience of the original and did some minor tweaking to make things even better. The integration of the tour modes with online support meant you could play any combination of solo or band, whether you are in the same room or halfway across the globe. A set list that featured all originals was a welcome change from previous cover laden music games.
17) Shadow Complex – The gameplay is very reminiscent of side scrolling shooters from the eighties, with some exploration thrown in for good measure. The progression as you slowly work your way up to a death dealing badass is rewarding, especially once you unlock the full complement of armor and weaponry. Other than the weak story, this game is a triple A title in Arcade game’s clothing.
18) Halo Wars – A stripped down RTS made from the ground up for the 360, Halo Wars lacks the depth that other titles in the genre offer. However, this simplicity makes it not only playable but enjoyable. Everything can be done with no more than a couple pushes of a button, meaning you can focus on commanding your units instead of trying to navigate countless menus. Only gripe is the inconsistencies created by the story, but only hardcore Halo fans will notice these.
19) Battlefield: Bad Company – I definitely enjoyed the progression that multiplayer provided, but I really dug this game for the campaign. The story is a fresh alternative to the doom and gloom found in virtually every other shooter, and the destructive environments made each play through feel a bit different.
20) Borderlands – While this certainly wasn’t the first time a FPS and RPG made sweet love to each other, it was definitely a unique experience, both in gameplay and presentation. The multiplayer component that let you play cooperatively one moment and competitively the next was a nice touch, even though I found myself mostly going solo in this.
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I might, just might, get the next five done tonight...depends on how shitty the football game is...