Pick ONE SINGLE SOLITARY greatest game of this generation so far

Title emphasis added because I've noticed respondents to threads like this can't help but pick 10-20 games.

This is a tough one for me between a post-nuclear open world RPG, an updated Indiana Jones-esque third person adventure shooter, or a sandbox open world action adventure game set in the Wild West. Ultimately, the Wild West won.

Red Dead Redemption is a close to perfect game. Awesome story, great surprise ending, very well written characters especially the main protagonist (John Marston is one of the best written and acted characters I've ever seen in gaming; he got absolutely robbed when Neil Patrick Harris beat his voice actor at the Spike VGAs for best actor; Spike VGAs = epic monumentous fail), fun multiplayer, great DLC, no game breaking bugs (unlike the post-nuclear open world RPG), and a lengthy quality single player campaign (unlike those modern shooters out there).

So out of the ridiculous AAA, overfinanced, developer-bankrupting games of this generation, RDR is the best I've played so far.

I am absolutely loving MGS4.

I've had it since I got my PS3 almost 2 years ago and recently decided to fire it up. MGS and MGS3:Subsistence are two of my all timers, I believe this one will top that list.

GTA 4

If I can only pick one...Mass Effect 2. I played the crap out of that game. More so than any other game this gen.

Title emphasis added because I've noticed respondents to threads like this can't help but pick 10-20 games.GalvatronType_R

My all time favorite game of this generation so far is...

*drumroll*

[spoiler] Far Cry 2 [/spoiler]

Story in video games is over rated. I'll go with mario galaxy2.

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Super Mario Galaxy 2, it was a joy to play from start to finish. It has improved over the first SMG in every way possible, has clever uses of motion controls, and top notch level design that challenges players enough that every time they die, it is because of human error.hiphops_savior

Agreed. It is by far the best game this generation.

Picking from the console side? Gee. Tough choice between SMG2 and UC2. I know I'll kick myself later. But, it's SMG2.

Without a doubt Heavy Rain for me. A genre defining title, one that made me wish Interactive Drama's were steadily releasing as a main stay. It's astounding quality and attention to detail didn't hurt either.

It's a tight race for me between: Super Mario Galaxy(1), Red Dead Redemption, Batman Arkham City, and Uncharted 2: Among Thieves.

While Arkham City is still fresh in my mind, I think I had the most fun playing Red Dead Redemption.

Well, my most-played game of this generation is probably Minecraft, but a favorite would take me a while to choose.

ME2 no doubt. Start to finish was wicked awesome.

Portal 1. I frickin love that game. I thought the idea and premise by the game was so cool and it was so much fun to play and figure out the puzzles. Portal 2 definitely improved on itself in every way possible, but going through the first game "thinking with portals" for the first time. Purely epic IMO.

Portal 1. I frickin love that game. I thought the idea and premise by the game was so cool and it was so much fun to play and figure out the puzzles. Portal 2 definitely improved on itself in every way possible, but going through the first game "thinking with portals" for the first time. Purely epic IMO.

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Half Life episode 2....for the ending then in no particular orderdemons souls, CoD4 or mgs4

Pac-Man Championship Edition DX

I know it seems crazy to pick this downloadable game over all the huge AAA titles through the generation but honestly, out of all of them I've played (and that's a lot) this is the one I keep picking up again. Always fun to play, and that's what's most important right?

Too many to mention.

Gotta go with Uncharted 2. It was really the first this game to combine ALL aspects of what a "next" gen game should be. Amazing visuals, uncompressed 7.1 sound, phenominal music, great writing, an interesting more adult theme, and most importantly FUN gameplay.

This is an easy choice for me. Nothing this generation has had such a lasting effect on me than this game and its sequel:

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Mass Effect 2. Why can't movies do sci-fi this well any more?

If Persona 4 counts as a game from this generation, then that game wins by far. A very fun and dynamic turn based battle system combined with so many social activities to do outside of the main story makes an almost perfect RPG. (You're social life in the game also affects how well you fight in battle.

Although the biggest flaw of the game is how it's game over when the main character dies. Even if your allies are still alive and have the ability to resurrect you with a spell or an item, the game is stubborn and says: "Nope, main character dead, game over. Go back to your last save point which was about 20 years ago."

But if Persona 4 doesn't count as a current generation game because it's a PS2 game, then I'd have to give the title to Tales of Vesperia for the 360. That game is the only reason I bought a 360.

Metal Gear Solid 4 for me because I spent more time on this game than any other.

Maybe Skyrim? I pick it cos I have poured more hours into it without getting bored than any other game. My favourite games ever are all last gen. SotC kicking the ass of every other game ever

I would venture to say it's damn near impossible to distill such a long and robust generation of quality titles into merely one definitive selection but had I to choose it would most certainly be Arkham City.

I loved Arkham Asylum but Arkham City took the concept to an entirely new level. Not only was the narrative excellent and supported with what may be the best voice cast in gaming history but the gameplay, presentation and overall execution of the final product was about as close to perfection as I've seen from a videogame.

Having played games for three decades and I can safely place Batman: AC in my top five of all time. It's simply that good.

Also Galvatron, your choice of RDR is exquisite. It is a BRILLIANT game.

This is an easy choice for me. Nothing this generation has had such a lasting effect on me than this game and its sequel:

BIOSHOCK

Can't name one since there's to many to name.

Portal

GTA IV

Basically a 10/10 game for my taste.

Uncharted 3 Drake's Deception or InFamous 2, or God Of War 3 are the only right answers. My pick is Uncharted 3. It's the greatest game of all video game time!

Dead Space is my favourite game of all time. It raises the bar for horror games, with its revolutionary dismemberment gameplay, deeply engrossing story, graphic terror, and outstanding presentation and visuals. 10/10

Dead Space is my favourite game of all time. It raises the bar for horror games, with its revolutionary dismemberment gameplay, deeply engrossing story, graphic terror, and outstanding presentation and visuals. 10/10Venom_Raptor

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots without hesitation.