By Ninja Theory (released 10/8)
Enslaved is an action-platformer set in a post apocalyptic world overrun by war machines. Unlike most depictions of the post apocalyptic world, Enslaved is truly one of the most vibrant games I've seen this year with plantlife covering nearly 80% of the surroundings. While the fight sequences leave much to be desired (being simplistic in nature, but sometimes frustrating) and the platforming is almost non-existent, the narrative is compelling enough to have players pushing onward. You play the appropriately named Monkey forced against his will to help Trip get back safely to her village. The world is extremely dangerous with lethal robots everywhere so Monkey's Athleticism along with Trip's tech-savvy are crucial to your teams success. Throughout their adventure many cutscenes show just how good of a job Ninja Theory did in their motion-capturing. At times Monkey and Trip's faces display an amazing amount of emotion that could easily rival some big-budget movie studios. Throw in the fact that the voice-acting is top-notch and you've got a cast of characters that gamers quickly grow attached to. Sure the plot is been there done that and the platforming is visually appealing but ultimately lacks depth, the characters truly make this a game you should check out. Game of the year? Far from it. Most overlooked game of the year? Definitely up there.
Singularity
Fun shooter that's a mix of Bioshock, Call of Duty, and Half-Life. Fun single-player and surprisingly fun multiplayer make this another great overlooked game of 2010.
Enslaved was definitely one of my best gaming experiences of 2010. It had its flaws, and I hated the ending, but it is definitely a game I recommend.
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