FAVORITE: Bulletstorm

Released February 22, 2011

Trash talking, alcohol drinking, foul-mouthed fun from beginning to end: my kinda game! Bulletstorm is a menagerie of combos, points, and, well… bullets! I was a bit skeptical about playing this game because I’m a gamer who enjoys the story and loves it just as much as the game play. But then I realized that some stories are just fluffing surrounding the meat and potatoes of the game.

And that’s all the story was compared to the violence and sheer gratification of killing a group of enemies in a certain way. Maxing out my points was the purpose if I wanted to upgrade my weapons. Epic Games definitely gave players something to hold them while waiting for Gears of War 3, and it truly helped fans get their taste until then.

Bulletstorm trailer

FAVORITE: Dead Space 2

Released January 25, 2011

The best selling survival horror game series returned to kick off this year. Fighting hordes of mutated human corpses in closed spaces wasn’t my scene since I watched my dad play Resident Evil 2 back in the day. The third person shooter provided an intense gaming experience, as I found myself liking the fact that I was fearful of what was around the next corner.

The main character, Issac Clarke undergoes mental deterioration as he makes his way through a space station overrun with Necromorphs. I have to be honest and say that I’ve never been more terrified of my surroundings than I was playing this game. The visions of his dead girlfriend, coupled with some intense dismemberment made Dead Space 2 a creepy, but very enjoyable game.

Dead Space 2 trailer

My Favorite Games of 2011... GO!

I’ve played a lot of games this year. When I say I’ve played a lot of games, I mean to say that I’ve played a LOT of games. Whether I tried something out for a better understanding to sell the game, or for my own curiosity. As 2011 comes to a close, I’ve compiled a list of my favorite games of the year. I will post each game individually to make it a bit easier to follow.

Maybe you share my favorites, or maybe you disagree and have a favorite of your own. If so, feel free to leave a comment on any of the games that will be posted over the next few days. For now, let’s delve into my favorites of 2011!