CBR: CBR's Year in Video Games

[CBR News]

CBR takes a look at the year that was and names our picks for the top video game releases of 2010, from new franchises to well received sequels and special attention for the best video game with comic book ties.


Full article here.

[HeroxMatt2.0]

Does anyone know when "Holiday" means for 2011? Can't wait for ME3, that's all.

[Supermutant2099]

I think usallly means mid to late november or december. I hope it doesn't get moved to early 2012 like mass effect 2 was moved from holiday 2009 to early 2010. By the way I loved ME1 and 2 can't wait for 3.

[I-Ching]

I have to wholeheartedly disagree about Spider-Man. I loved the idea behind the story and the ability to play as the different variations of Spidey was the was TEDIOUS! The web slinging was annoying and the game was extremely repetitive with the "challenges". Spider-Man Noir was by far the most interesting but other than that I was so disappointed with this game and I was very glad I only rented it because it pales in comparison with Ultimate Alliance and X-men Origins:Wolverine.

[GamerSlyRatchet]

I have to wholeheartedly disagree about Spider-Man. I loved the idea behind the story and the ability to play as the different variations of Spidey was the was TEDIOUS! The web slinging was annoying and the game was extremely repetitive with the "challenges". Spider-Man Noir was by far the most interesting but other than that I was so disappointed with this game and I was very glad I only rented it because it pales in comparison with Ultimate Alliance and X-men Origins:Wolverine.

Considering the competition, though, it was still pretty good. It had a simplistic, but coherent storyline, a great roster of villains, some actual replay value, and good writing and voice acting. All of these lacked in the previous game, Web of Shadows. And personally, I found the second UA game disappointing.

Though I'm saddened that Scott Pilgrim vs. the World was not even mentioned. I actually enjoyed it better than SD, and it IS a comic book adaptation.

[sHayden]

Though I'm saddened that Scott Pilgrim vs. the World was not even mentioned. I actually enjoyed it better than SD, and it IS a comic book adaptation.

I think Scott Pilgrim was a lot better than SD. Even though it was styled after older games and was just an XBLA title it was well designed so the game was fun to look at, was decently challenging, and the soundtrack was great. Plus the ending of the game beat the comics ending by far! And, it was only $5.

[GamerSlyRatchet]

I think Scott Pilgrim was a lot better than SD. Even though it was styled after older games and was just an XBLA title it was well designed so the game was fun to look at, was decently challenging, and the soundtrack was great. Plus the ending of the game beat the comics ending by far! And, it was only $5.

Which ending are you referring about? There's about four, five with the DLC.

[pariah-1972]

I only played the demo but it was one of the more interesting side-scrollers i've seen/played.

[Arvandor]

Bayonetta could have used a mention. Great game. Very cinematic, stylish, and very comic booky.

If they were ever to make a Wonder Woman game, they should use this engine or something similar. Wonder Woman is one of the few western superheroes who could pull off those kind of moves, and its a style perfectly suited to her (unlike Batman: AA's methodic and thoughtful approach to fighting).

[sHayden]

Bayonetta could have used a mention. Great game. Very cinematic, stylish, and very comic booky.

If they were ever to make a Wonder Woman game, they should use this engine or something similar. Wonder Woman is one of the few western superheroes who could pull off those kind of moves, and its a style perfectly suited to her (unlike Batman: AA's methodic and thoughtful approach to fighting).

yeah I don't think Bayonetta got the credit it deserved. It was supposed to be cheesecake is the thing, and I believe people who did not understand that were overly harsh on it.