Startled looking back at the games that have turned 10 years old, we gamers are really old (part 1)

To revisit old memories, let’s take a look at the top 10 best games ever released in 2011.

For gamers of the 8x and 9x generations, 2011 is one of the best gaming times. In the blink of an eye, a decade has passed, and the games we are attached to every day turn 10 years old. To revisit old memories, let’s take a look at the top 10 best games ever released in 2011.

Dead Space

Released: January 25, 2011

There’s a lot that makes Electronic Arts’ horror game Dead Space so terrifying. But there’s only one thing that makes it truly paranoid: in Dead Space, dead things often come back to life.

For example, let’s say you’re walking down an abandoned hallway. Other than the laughter from the flashing lights, it was completely quiet. There’s a pile of dead bodies lying on the floor, but this is Dead Space. Dead bodies are everywhere. You overcome them. A few minutes later, something growls behind you. You turn around and see that some bodies – not all of them, just a few – are getting up and pacing around. They rush and are ready to tear your face. What you will do? Many gamers choose to get up and change their pants…

In Dead Space, it’s better to be careful than sorry. Take out your plasma cutter and cut off the arms and legs of every corpse, that’s the fastest way to end all worries. In fact, executive producer Glen Schofield told GameSpy that “breaking things apart” is the “main theme” of Dead Space. “Dividing” the corpse into parts is sometimes unnecessary, and you will feel this work is a waste of time, but it is more time consuming than being eaten alive.

Crysis 2

Released: March 22, 2011

Crysis 2 is a game that the more you play, the better. In the initial minutes, you may feel surprised with its strange gameplay. However, after a few hours “to understand each other”, gamers will be drawn to the fast, in-depth gameplay along with the fascinating storyline of this game. No exaggeration, Crysis 2 will probably be the best FPS game of 2011. In the context of the game market flooded with Call of Duty games, this game of Crytek becomes even more valuable.

Crysis 2 is a huge leap over its predecessor. It not only has the top graphics of today’s games, but also has specially designed levels. In the many hours of conquering through mission after mission of Crysis 2, you will not have to get bored by having to reuse several “cabinet” guns and “old-fashioned” tactics. .

Crysis 2 of this shooter series also owns a plot as attractive as Hollywood movies. It doesn’t even need a very deep content, but just gradually suggesting to gamers about the forces from aliens and the mysterious functions of the Nanosuit armor is enough to make players curious. . When you attack the lair of the aliens, the plot will be even more interesting.

In terms of graphics, Crysis 2 is considered one of the most beautiful and heavy games at that time. Even now (ie 10 years after its release), Crysis 2 still looks extremely pleasing and not outdated at all.

Mortal Kombat

Released: April 19, 2011

In 2011, Mortal Kombat was considered one of the games that left the most imprint. This game can even be ranked in the top of the best fighting games that gamers can play. The fast, powerful, brutal and passionate gameplay of this “sourced” version is really what fans of the Mortal Kombat series have been waiting for.

At the time of 2011, ie more than 19 years have passed since the first Mortal Kombat video game franchise was born in 1992, this game has had a long history of ups and downs of the game genre. opposing electronics. Since the failure of Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe on the Play Station 3 and Xbox 360 consoles in 2008, and the massive debt scandal of the predecessor company MIDWAY went bankrupt in 2009 with the sale of the Mortal franchise. Cheap Kombat for Warner Bros.

The idea that our game will stay in the museum like the old arcade games of the 92s is not so, the game has been revived at the hands of Netherealm Studio. WOMENThe old Mortal Kombat development teams have once again brought their pride back to the golden age of core values ​​with the 2011 Mortal Kombat remake.

Portal 2

Released: April 19, 2011

While the first “Portal” was just a game included in the “The Orange Box” package, it was surprisingly successful. “Portal 2” builds on the original roots and offers a larger adventure journey, more complex puzzles for players to experience. Moreover, the script is both funny and scary, making the gameplay more engaging and fun.

Continuing to promote the innovative gameplay of its predecessor combined with some new mechanics, whether single player or network Portal 2 still brings an extremely attractive experience for gamers. The main villain – the artificial intelligence GLaDOS portrayed both humorously and maliciously also contributed greatly to the success of Portal 2, and it also regularly entered the list of the most memorable villains in the village. game.

LA Noire

Released: May 13, 2011

In May 2011, two versions of the game on PS3 and Xbox were released to the public and received a lot of positive feedback from players. It was not until half a year later that gamers who did not own consoles had the opportunity to enjoy this masterpiece on PC.

The story in the game takes place in the middle of the 20th century in the city of Los Angeles, where the movie capital of Hollywood reigns. At this time, the “seventh art” was having strong development steps, thanks to which the city of Los Angeles put on a special luxurious and magnificent appearance. But behind that exterior is a growing underground world.

Social evils arose in every corner of the city: corruption, fraud, drugs and especially mass murders. As Detective Cole Phelps, a soldier returning from World War II, the player is tasked with finding the killer behind everything.

LA Noire really knows how to make people curious. Just the fact that this game uses soulful faces to bring depth to the investigative atmosphere makes it go beyond the limits of a video game, reaching the level of literary and cinematic works. .

(To be continued…)