Top 5 Games of 2008

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Top 5 Games of 2008

Review date: 16.12.2008
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2008 has been a bumper year for console gamers. Whether you’re a PS3, Xbox 360 or Wii player there have been no-end of exclusive and cross-platform hits. All that means picking the best games of the year has been even more difficult than expected. Still after days of deliberation, lots of coffee, and the odd argument, we’ve finally whittled it down to the best-of-the-best. So with no further ado, here are the Top 5 Games of 2008.

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  • Overlord II Review

    03.07.2009

    Overlord II Review

    Overlord II offers beautiful animation, a great script, hilarious voice-acting and engaging gameplay in one tidy little action-strategy game.

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  • Fight Night Round 4 Review

    25.06.2009

    Fight Night Round 4 Review

    Fight Night Round 4 is the latest entry in EA’s boxing series, and its combination of furious action and authentic physics make it the best boxing sim we’ve played.

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  • Prototype Preview

    12.06.2009

    Prototype Preview

    Prototype’s mixture of superheroic stylings, open-world exploring and ludicrous violence make it one of the fastest and most absorbing games we’ve played this year.

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Editor's Choice

  • Fun for all

    LittleBigPlanet Review

    30.10.2008

    LittleBigPlanet Review

    LittleBigPlanet is one of the cutest games ever created, but don't write it off as kids' play-behind the gorgeous graphics is an endlessly entertaining game.

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  • Game of the month

    Fight Night Round 4 Review

    25.06.2009

    Fight Night Round 4 Review

    Fight Night Round 4 is the latest entry in EA’s boxing series, and its combination of furious action and authentic physics make it the best boxing sim we’ve played.

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  • One to Avoid

    Baroque

    10.09.2008

    Baroque

    An intriguing RPG, Baroque's interesting story and characters are let down by its dull and frustrating gameplay.

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