Every year the videogame industry sits back and surveys all it has done. This is the time when the best games rise to the top of the barrel and the not so good ones slowly sink to the bottom. Here is the second part of the top games of the year for me.

Best Platformer

Assassin’s Creed Revelations: Sometimes games are criticised for churning out more of the same each year. Here though it’s no bad thing. What takes Revelations to the next level though is the quality of its storytelling and pixel perfect nature of the fighting, running, jumping and exploration. By delivering on every level Revelations easily won its place as best platformer of 2011.

Best Multiplayer

Battlefield 3: While edged out of the overall shooter category by the sheer momentum of Modern Warfare 3, Battlefield still has a big lead in the multiplayer realm. Destructible scenery and an ability to approach each multiplayer challenge from a variety of angles means that Battlefield 3 360/PS3 outshines all others in this category.

Best Sports

FIFA 12: Competition breeds excellence, that’s the theory anyway. This year that comes true for football games as the tussle between PES and FIFA 360/PS3 mean that each of them raised their game. FIFA edges out PES with its new player momentum mechanics and greater focus on tactical play. Add to this the premierships full roster, not to mention the sheer quality of the delivery, and this is the perfect football game in 2011.

Best Story

Uncharted 3: While other action adventures spend their budget on the scenery and gunplay, Uncharted 3 stands out because it pays as much attention to the story as these other factors. What results is a gripping action game that is not only great to play, but also tells a fascinating story with characters that players care more about than any other. The best videogame story in 2011.

These are the games that stood out for me, and took the lion share of my rental play time. As with any list I’m sure yours will be different. Play these games through the Christmas period and you will have visited some of the best experiences to be had on the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 in 2011. Enjoy.

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