| Scoobes said:
25. Neverwinter Nights + Expansions Shadows of Undrentide & Hordes of the Underdark (PC)
I unfortunately didn't get into Baldurs Gate when it came out, so this was my first real foray into Western RPGs. From the start I loved it. The story was brilliant starting with a plague in Neverwinter and multiple problems aflicting the city to the betrayal of the Aribeth and the way the player handles each situation. The expansions were also good adding in prestige classes as well as new stories. Played this co-op with my partner which worked very well. |
Would've been on my list too, if I were any good at the game. Great pick.
Who's your favorite henchman? I personally like Grimgnaw. Delightful fellow.
#17) Donkey Kong Country Returns (Wii)
It's a 2D platformer, and a well-made one at that. Frankly, I was beginning to think such things had ceased to exist.
Sure, classic controller support wouldn't have gone unappreciated, the loading times didn't do good for the momentum of the game, and extra lives were handed out a bit too generously. (Despite the game's difficulty, I don't think I ever fell below fifty lives) But the exquisite level design, irreproachable controls, and the sheer amount of content, replay value and Retro's usual unlockable concept art, music and whatnot outshine those flaws like Diane Kruger beside Rosie O'Donnell.
I wonder if Retro will ever make a bad game. (And don't give me that Metroid Prime 2 bullshit, that game's still coming up on my list)
