The writer/company president agreed to take the time from his daily routine to give GEN the scoop on Peter and his boyhood pals ... and foes.
Behold! The last of GEN’s 2008 game honorees. Don’t forget to discuss how utter garbage like echochrome was included and a brilliant, innovative example of Nintendo’s technical mastery such as Super Smash Bros. Brawl was left out.
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Despite having one too many lame puzzle games and not enough bullet hell shooters or Sega Saturn ports, XBLA saw some pretty drool-worthy releases last year. So many in fact, that they had to get their own Awards post rather than being lumped in with GEN’s 30 other 2008 honorees. The good thing is, it’s never too late to grab an XBLA title (unless it’s Yaris), so now is the time is to start on any you may have missed.
It’s not every day that a Lara Croft or Sephiroth comes along. Video game characters need to be original and captivating because, more often than not, players will be spending hours upon hours with them. Unfortunately they rarely are more than soulless, badass marines or semi-retarded femme fatales. Last year saw hundreds of releases, but only a handful of truly notable characters that not only added to the gameplay, but looked good doing it.
We’re almost to the last six games, but since they’re not in any particular order it doesn’t really matter anyway. I mean… “OMG, I can’t wait to see what’s going to be number one!111!!1″
We’re half-way through our look back at some of the most notable games of 2008. These six titles consist mainly of the overlooked gems that were snubbed in favor of crappy games with a bigger marketing budget. If you haven’t had the chance to check them out, you’re bound to find at least one that you absolutely fall in love with.
GEN proudly presents part two of the most important feature you’re going to read in the entire next thirty seconds.
Now that you’ve had time to finish Gears of War, Fable, and every other overhyped game from the holiday season, you might be wondering what’s next on your must-play list before this year’s big-hitters start being released. GEN takes a look back at 30 of the best games 2008 had to offer. Why 30, you ask? Why not?
Check them out and feel free to discuss or suggest your own personal favorites in the comments.
