I'm sure many people will disagree with this but thats fine it is my opinion after all.
I think SMG deserves it more than Mass Effect or Bioshock for being the only game that really stands out amongst the major competitors. I mean lets looks at this list of major competitors...
Halo 3 - Shooter
Uncharted - Shooter/Adventure
CoD4 - Shooter
Assassin's Creed - RPG/Adventure
UT3 - Shooter
Portal - Shooter
TF2 - Shooter
Bioshock - Shooter
Mass Effect - Shooter/RPG
Super Mario Galaxy - Platformer
Just the fact that it is something that is so different from everything else out right now is reason enough for it to get consideration. But pile on some of the most technically and aesthetic impressive graphics available on the Wii, Gameplay that has had people aged 30+ getting giddy, one of the best soundtracks this year (GH3/Rock Band excluded), a complete facelift to a genre that some argue was dying out, and top it all off with the fact that ANYONE can play and anyone can enjoy it and I honestly think you have something that is at the core of what gaming is. And that something is fun, enjoyable, and brings people together and SMG does it best out of the group.
I love my shooters, and I love RPGs and games like GH3 etc...but I really think the way SMG not only sets itself apart but excels while doing it makes it a clear and easy choice for me.
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