Critical Hits
Nov 30, 2007
Typically, the holiday season is huge for video game releases, but this year it's off the charts. So many awesome games hit shelves recently that it would take a bottomless bankroll and a serious shirking of daily chores to spend quality time with more than a handful. Don't believe that? Then check out the top 10 critical hits released in November and pick up an extra paper route or two. You're gonna need it.
10. Assassin's Creed (Xbox 360, PS3)
With its enormous world and incredible parkour-like control scheme, Ubisoft's medieval murderer is a sight to behold. Though some deride the game's repetitive missions, most critics applaud the game's visual flair and unique setting. A killer app, indeed.
Aggregate Rating: 84.3%
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9. Gears of War (PC)
Remember me? I'm your favorite Xbox 360 game from last year. And now I'm on the PC, and it turns out I still rock, although you probably didn't notice because you're too busy playing that other big Microsoft shooter over on the 360. *Sigh*
Aggregate Rating: 87.5%
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8. Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness (PSP) - 87.7%
Sneaking into the month's top 10 is the latest in this shamefully ignored role-playing series. Its cute characters belie deep strategy gameplay, making this a rare PSP sleeper in a season filled with higher-profile titles.
Aggregate Rating: 87.7%
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7. Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (PS3)
From the developers of the great Jak & Daxter series comes a wild ride through an uncharted desert isle (no sign of the Skipper, though). Zippy dialogue, gorgeous graphics and fun action gameplay keep this Indiana Jones-esque adventurer a step ahead of the natives.
Aggregate Rating: 88.8%
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6. Crysis (PC)
Gearheads have had their eyes on this prize for a while now thanks to its revolutionary graphics and staggeringly cool engine. Luckily, Crysis has the gameplay to back up its tech. It's the preeminent PC first-person shooter this season and shouldn't be missed - provided you have the horsepower to play it.
Aggregate Rating: 90.3%
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The deluge of amazing games doesn't end at number six. Keep reading to find out which games round out the critical top five.
5. Virtua Fighter 5 Online (Xbox 360)
Sega's famous fighting series takes to the tubes, giving 360 owners an online beatdown the likes of which they've never seen before. And by that, we mean it actually works and plays great over Xbox Live.
Aggregate Rating: 91.3%
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4. Mass Effect (Xbox 360)
No one knows role-playing better than Bioware, who once again provide proof of their uncanny ability to create compelling, enormous stories with Mass Effect. Despite a few notable technical issues, the space epic's brilliant dialogue and simply massive scope make it a critical darling.
Aggregate Rating: 91.8%
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3. Rock Band (Xbox 360)
Unsurprisingly, MTV and EA's answer to Guitar Hero turns in one of the top performances of the year. Letting four players strum, sing and drum along with over 60 rock hits proves to be the formula for party game perfection.
Aggregate Rating: 93.4%
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2. Call of Duty 4 (Xbox 360/PS3/PC)
Activision's beloved first-person shooter series nearly fires its way to the top of the charts. And for good reason: gorgeous visuals, an outstanding solo campaign and unique, exciting multiplayer combine to create a truly super soldier. War is heaven.
Aggregate Rating: 94.5%
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1. Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)
Mario's latest whiz-bang adventure is not only the best-selling game out right now, but it's also the second highest-rated game ever, clocking in at a whopping 0.1% behind Nintendo's classic The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time as of this writing. If it's not on your wish list, we assume that's because you already have it.
Aggregate Rating: 97.5%
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