My top 15 games of the generation. (9-6)

Here's a recap of the games listed from my last entry.
15. Tomb Raider
14. Xenoblade Chronicles
13. Dead Space 2
12. Batman: Arkham City
11. Final Fantasy XIII
10. Deus Ex: Human Revolution

Onto games 9 through 6 starting with....
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9. Gears of War 3. *2011 Game of the Year*

I really enjoyed the ridiculously gory, action-packed gameplay that the first two games established, but Gears of War 3 really polished everything up and included an actual story that sort of made sense. Anyway, GoW3 was a blast from start to finish and I never wanted to put the controller down once I shot the first bullet. It's rare that I beat a game in one sitting but that's what ended up happening. The MP adds longevity to the game with a lot of depth. It was a complete package.
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8. Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch.

Ni No Kuni helped bring you back to a time when RPG's ruled the industry. Games like Xenoblade and this help proved that the genre is still a good as ever even if the demand isn't quite there. From start to finish you are completely enamored by the vibrant world, adorable characters, script, and a touching plot. Just a fantastic gem all around and a game every RPG fan should experience, especially if you enjoyed RPG's from the '90s. Oh yeah, one more thing…… Mr. Drippy has to be one of the greatest supporting characters in gaming history. He and Oliver make a great pair providing some heart-warming scenes that will make you chuckle. Proper right, mun!
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7. The Last of Us. *2013 Game of the Year*

The year isn't over yet but I’m just going to go ahead and crown TLoU as my GotY. The game, technically, is ridiculously smooth. I encounter no glitches, bugs, drops in framerate, or anything of the sorts to hinder my experience what-so-ever. It’s one of the most polished games I’ve played and that's a testament to the kind of developer Naughty Dog is. As for the actual game, it’s really a unique experience that takes an old post-apocalyptic concept and makes it completely fresh with outstanding storytelling, atmospheric sound design that wasn't omnipresent, fantastic acting, and the relationship between the main characters. I feel I have to mention the Giaffe scene somewhere. For a moment you are taken out of a cruel world and enveloped in a touching scene. It was very powerful.
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6. Red Dead Redemption.
Just outside of the top 5 is Rockstar’s greatest game. Better than all the Grand Theft Auto’s (that includes IV and V), better than Max Payne, and better than LA Noire. RDR takes you on a horseback ride through the Wild, Wild West where Will Smith and Sisqo are….ok, I’ll stop. John Marston is an awesome character even though he has a rocky past. He is loyal to his family and willing to do anything for them. It gives his character depth, it makes him worth caring about, and it drives the narrative. It also has one of the most amazing endings in a video game. The execution was brilliant.

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Next up is the start of my top 5 (5 through 2) favorite games from generation 7. Thanks for reading!