The best game released in 2011 by some distance, and a perfect swansong for the under-utilised Wii console. It made me cry, it made me laugh, it caused my jaw to drop on more than one occasion.
Sean Smith: The best ever single player game to utilise motion sensor controls, this is also for my money the finest ever game in the mighty Zelda canon, a massive adventure par excellence that adds a shedload of new ideas to a waning franchise, with a stunning plot packed full of incredible surprises, romance and unmitigated Link-based joy. 3: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Nintendo) It is a true masterpiece and it’s a shame to see the story end when we all want more. The story was gripping and fantastic, the multiplayer functions were outstanding and had plenty to choose from, excellent sound and graphically beautiful. Tony Windebank: It was great to see the third outing of this title and it didn’t disappoint one bit.
There isn’t much room for free will and no branching decisions to make, but sometimes it is better to be taken on a strict rollercoaster than to wander off on an adventure of your own choosing – leaving the decision-making to the experts can lead to a finely woven game that pulls at the heart strings just at the right times. It is presented just like a good film, and EPIC have directed gamers exactly where they want them to look and how they want them to play through the title.
There are more options than ever when it comes to playing the game with friends – or even enemies.īut it is in tying together all of the plotlines that have been dangling throughout the last two games, to produce a story that barrels along at a great pace – that the game shows its best feature. The gameplay remains largely unaltered since the arrival of Gears of War 1 years ago, but it is the communal gaming experience that has evolved as the multiplayer offerings in the title have improved and expanded in an impressive way.
Robin Parker: An end to the war as epic as it deserves, Gears of War 3 brings together all of the characters that we have learnt to love over the course of the series and they collide with the Locust for a dramatic finale. There were some plotholes I could’ve done without and some dodgy dialogue from Catwoman, but it should still stand as one of the best of 2011. Arkham City was a really good game but lacked the magic Rocksteady found with the original. Riddler challenges, Riddles and many other things round out a game that not only caters to people like me but securely places itself as an easy Game of the Year nomination.Ĭolm Ahern: Arkham Asylum remains my favourite Batman game ever. They added even more things to keep the player interested in the game and keep them playing. With the amazing story and excellent gameplay you’d think that Rocksteady would have left it there, content with the product that they’d created. That being said Batman: Arkham City truly is an excellent game, with a story line that engages the player, making them feel truly like the “World’s Greatest Detective”. Martin Baker: When you’re asking a comic book and video game geek to pick his game of the year you should be prepared for the most obvious answer in the world Batman. 5: Batman: Arkham City (Rocksteady Studios) In reverse order then, from fifth place to the top spot, here is the GodisaGeek 2011 Game of the Year. We’d love to hear your thoughts and picks for this category too, so please leave comments at the end of the article. If you’ve been keeping up with our coverage all this week you’ll know there is incredibly stiff competition and as usual as we run down each position, our writers will have their say on each title, telling you exactly why they think each game deserves the accolate of Game of the Year. After weeks of deliberation, numerous categories and many headaches it all comes down to this final question: What is the best game released in 2011 What is the game of the year?