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| TheGreg | Jan 13 2014, 06:38 PM Post #1 |
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Best Sound: Dead Space 3 Do you want to test the power of your sound system? Throw in Dead Space 3 and brace yourself. The series has always featured impressive and immersive sound mixes, and the latest entry features a ridiculously aggressive mix with effects that will make your stomach drop. The action sequences, from the opening sequence on, are incredible to behold. Best Art Direction: Tomb Raider The island of Yamatai was the most memorable piece of artistic design of the year. There are incredible moments of imagery that are absolutely stunning. Dark caves, lush vegetation, majestic peaks, and crumbling ancient structures bristle with atmosphere. Lara Croft may be the iconic hero of the series, but Yamatai was the star of Tomb Raider. Best Graphics: Tomb Raider Bringing the incredible art to life were some of the most incredible environmental visuals I’ve ever experienced. Textures, lighting, visual effects, and detail are exceptional in this true visual feast. Lara herself also looks incredible. Light scatters realistically across her skin and clothing, and the hair animation is the best I’ve ever seen. The game is receiving a technical boost when it gets released on next-gen consoles later this month. Given Tomb Raider looked next gen on last gen tech; it should be quite a spectacle. Best Music: The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Take one of the greatest game scores of all time in The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and make it better. That’s all A Link Between Worlds does. Returning themes are given incredible updates, and the original music is absolutely outstanding. Overworld themes are an integral part of any Zelda soundtrack, and A Link Between Worlds provides multiple variations of series classics, each better than the one before it. Best Performance: Courtnee Draper – Bioshock Infinite At the heart of Bioshock Infinite’s incredible story was Elizabeth. Courtnee Draper made her a completely loveable, earnest character that the player genuinely cares about. I am embarrassed to admit that I was genuinely distressed when Elizabeth is captured at one point during the game. One of the most memorable emotional moments of the year was when the player randomly finds a guitar in a backroom. Our protagonist Booker begins to play and Elizabeth sings. It’s not part of the plot, but a beautiful moment that was the first of many signs last year that video game storytelling has truly matured. Best Writing: The Last of Us Naughty Dog’s latest opus features perhaps the most emotional, maturely told story in the history of games. The Last of Us is a dramatic powerhouse with wonderfully developed characters, and moments of incredible sadness and beauty. Just say ‘giraffes’ to anyone who played the game. The characters are so well-written and performed that we feel every defeat and triumph. The Last of Us also features a stunning, emotionally-complex conclusion that fully humanizes its beloved characters. This is an incredible, ground-breaking piece of storytelling for the interactive medium and is required for anyone calling themselves a gamer. Best Game: The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds The first handheld title to ever take home the Greggy’s top prize, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds is a nostalgic return to the great retro games of the past, as well as an incredible update to the Zelda formula. There were many games that impressed in terms of story and spectacle this year, but Zelda was the best pure game. Its multi-dimensional overworlds were incredible to explore, and the dungeons are among the best in franchise history. That basically means they are some of the finest ever crafted. Even as a Zelda fan, I was stunned by the mastery of this game’s design. Puzzle-solving, action, and exploration are among the best the series has ever done, and the story, visuals, and music are all outstanding. This is gaming at its finest. Whether you’re a Zelda veteran or newcomer, A Link Between Worlds is the best game of 2013, and an expertly crafted realization of our classic gaming sensibilities. Ranking the best of 2013: 1. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds 2. The Last of Us 3. Super Mario 3D World 4. Bioshock Infinite 5. Pikmin 3 6. Rayman Legends 7. Tomb Raider 8. Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon 9. Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag |
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| TheBurge | Jan 21 2014, 07:37 PM Post #2 |
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Tomb Raider's graphics on an upgraded rig were a spectacle to behold, and it was a great reboot of the series. I keep on thinking that maybe, someday, I'll buy a 3DS. Ehh |
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| TheGreg | Jan 21 2014, 07:47 PM Post #3 |
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I was never a huge handheld gamer, but 3DS has changed that. The system has built an incredible lineup, and A Link Between Worlds is an absolute requirement for Zelda fans. |
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