The Stupid Gamer

Amazon.com released their top ten list today for games, and here is how it breaks down. Sorry if the formatting is a little funny, but I tried pulling this straight in from Amazon to try something out.

1. Super Mario Galaxy by Nintendo Amazon Game Room says: “Our one word review for the new Mario: Wow! The new standard in platformers, the best game on the Wii hands down, and maybe the best Nintendo game of all time. If you don’t own a Wii yet, this is the reason to buy one.”

2. The Orange Box by Electronic Arts Amazon Game Room says: “The Orange Box is loaded with phenomenal games – Half-Life 2, Team Fortress 2, Portal – and each game by itself is amazing. Portal itself is one of the most innovative games in years.”

3. BioShock by 2K Games Amazon Game Room says: “A tremendous first person shooter experience with a great storyline, amazing graphics, creepy little girls, and one of the best baddies – “Big Daddy” – in years.”

4. The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass by Nintendo Amazon Game Room says: “The best game to date on the Nintendo DS, Phantom Hourglass makes great use of the stylus, has a terrific storyline, and provides action/adventure everyone should enjoy.”

5. Rock Band Special Edition by MTV Games Amazon Game Room says: “The comparisons to Guitar Hero are natural, but the guitar and game play have a smoother feel in Rock Band. Plus, the song list is extra strong thanks to MTV’s involvement. But most of all: DRUMS!”

6. God of War 2 by Sony Computer Entertainment Amazon Game Room says: “2007 was a year of many great games and lots of focus on next generation consoles. Somehow along the way, GOW2 got a bit overlooked. It’s an amazing game that builds upon and goes beyond the original. A must for gamers who can tolerate heavy violence, it’s one of best PS2 games of all time.”

7. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare by Activision Amazon Game Room says: “The fourth installment of COD is simply amazing and by far the best game of the series. The graphics are stunning and the gameplay is near-perfect for a first person shooter.”

8. Crysis by Electronic Arts Amazon Game Room says: “This game is a powerhouse. Graphically, this is simply the best game on earth. A great game for those who have the PC power to run it.”

9. Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction by Sony Computer Entertainment Amazon Game Room says: “It’s like playing through a Pixar movie. The graphics are amazing and the game play is a blast. For PS3 owners this is a must own game.”

10. Halo 3 by Microsoft Amazon Game Room says: “Certainly no game received more press during the year…and deservedly so. The third installment continues the Halo tradition of providing gamers a great first person shooter experience. If you’re an online junkie, Halo 3 is a no brainer buy.”