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#1. Valkyria Chronicles - a clear stand out classic for me. Sure it didn't sell a ton, but it is an engrossing and beautiful game that holds up as well today as it did in 2008. Omg, 2008? Is that right? That was a long time ago.

#2. Dead Space - this is from 2008 too. O man. The fear that this game induces is real. You're alone for god knows how long on a ship full of unholy creatures that are the fruits of a crazy cult. Engrossing story, legitimately scarey gameplay, even today. Playing it alone in the dark is still a blast.

#3. Tomb Raider - For me, the perfect reboot of a lagging series. It completely reimagined Lara and her world in a way that no one really expected. Sales weren't insane, but it doesn't matter. It was solid.

#4. Batman: Arkham City - possibly the best in the series. It definitely made it feel like Batman's world was your oyster. Throw in playable Catwoman as a bonus and you have a game that i spent far too much time on. PS. I wish Catwoman was playable in the main game for at least the same amount of time in the newest iteration.

#5. Journey - It has a resonant story that will still be applicable years from now. It's not based on any kind of trend. It's kind of timeless. The gameplay is simple and seems like it can stand the test of time as well.