Winner: Grand Theft Auto 4
Make no mistake, Grand Theft Auto 4 is an achievement in its own right. Imbued and blessed with a story with enough integrity to be the next Scorsese story, Grand Theft Auto 4 IS the cinematic accomplishment in the video game industry this year. Rivaled by the acclaimed Metal Gear Solid 4, GTA4 leads this year by a hair with gorgeous set pieces, a realistic, gritty depiction of New York that never makes itself seem like a caricature, and lends itself to be as organic as a synthetic atmosphere can be.
This gem stands tall as an achievement in storytelling, execution, and packs a surprisingly powerful multiplayer component to boot. Enriched with wonderfully memorable characters, and a protagonist that really tugs at your emotional core as the player becomes engulfed with the feelings, mindset, and overall psyche of Nico Bellic, no doubt one of the most memorable video game characters in history.
Note: My "boss" made me write this article on a relative whim, sorry its legs are a bit short.
Runner up: Fallout 3
Fallout 3 is another marvel in Bethesdas' growing library of wonderfully engaging RPGs. The huge fan of Morrowind and Oblivion I was, there was no way I was passing up on this sure-fire hit from the hailed western RPG developer. Its story is engaging, and its RPG elements glow with their inevitable draw as the player is sucked straight in to the barren wastes of ravaged DC. Exploring every nook and cranny of this totally engaging world is a little tick that eats up so much time and can become a game in its own form, Fallout 3 is a perfect addition to a fan of western RPGs. Post apocolyptia has never been so much fun.
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