No great order
1) Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PS3)
Fun gameplay and all, a very well made shooter, but it was more the events in the story that stood out in my mind.
Like being driven through the streets of your fallen city, your government overthrown and you on your way to execution.
2) Metal Gear Solid 2 (PS2)
My first of the series, had no idea what kind of story I was getting into and I loved it. Enjoyed 1, 3 and 4 since, couldn't get into Ground Zero.
3) Final Fantasy X (PS2)
My first. Tidus was a bit annoying but I enjoyed the world, the characters and the romance. Plus Bliztball.
4) Bioshock (PS3)
I couldn't play it in the evening, I found the atmosphere in the dead city that haunting. I also planned to play evil but one look in their eyes and I could not. Haunting atmosphere, memorable characters, the haunting recordings, strong story, brilliant songs overcome the not that great gameplay.
5) Bioshock Infinite (Ps3)
Went for something completely different to the original (whereas the 2nd stuck a bit too closely) and that worked in it's favour. I did prefer Bioshock 1 but my sister preferred this one.
6) Valkyria Chronicles (PS3)
The score system being based on speed was annoying as was long load out times but loved the game. The main set of characters were a lovely group, the story, strong villains and lovely graphics.
7) The Last of Us (PS3)
Much preferred it over Uncharted, as much as I enjoyed those, had to gon easy. The apocalyptic world and the two strong leading characters made for a great adventure.
8) Neverwinter Nights (PC)
My first real RPG. Some of the habits from then have stayed with me in other rpg's: evil-ish mage, loved a romance. The "only one companion" at a time feels really dated now but was a very good game for me, I still remember characters like Toni, Fenwick, Linu, Sharwayn.
Still remember how upset I felt when Fenwick was executed
, also the most risqué of the series. Played all the expansions, played the second series (better gameplay, less memorable story) and so on.... Nearly went for Mask of the Betrayer which managed to capture the dark tone
9) Saints Row 2 (PS3)
Sometimes one just needs something silly. In my blue or purple car, my male character wearing good looking and hard earned clothes, perhaps an earing, enjoying the music and doing something over the top.
10) Spec Ops: The Line (PS3)
Haunting.
11) Dragon Age Origins (PC)
Only just finished the main campaign. I love the world, that blood stays on the clothes awhile after a fight, the story, characters like Morrigan and Alistair, the romance options.
12) Catherine (PS3)
The puzzle elements grew an increasing nightmare but the moral dilemma's made me think and I enjoyed the story.
13) Mass Effect 3 (PC)
The end of my internationalist, fairly goodie spectre. Finally got the paragon/renegade system into a good system, lots of nods to the past, my lovely companions of old and new standing out, exploring the galaxy.
14) Borderlands 2 (PS3)
Loved the franchise, my sister and I playing alongside each other. I'm either the Sniper or the Claptrap, enjoy the humour and the strange characters on the messed up planets, good gameplay though can be times where it feels a bit of a grind getting to the next objective/story.
15) Batman: Arkham Asylum (PS3)
Slightly prefer it due to compactness vs City but was also the first time I really got the Joker thanks to Mark Hammil
16) Tomb Raider (PS3)
I wasn't a huge fan of the originals, my sister loved them. Didn't warm to Lara or the crew but enjoyed the action, the story, good pace and the relics. Needed more tombs though
17) Overlord (PS3)
A bit of a silly game but I have fond memories of it and my minions despite the control system.
18) Dynasty Warriors 7 (PS3)
Revived a franchise that was being dragged under by too many characters and very dated gameplay. Have always been fond of the franchise due to my love of the three kingdoms despite it's failings so was glad to see it doing well again. Also Liu Shan!
19) Hogs of War (PS1)