Time Magazine named the Top 10 Games of 2008 - Age1983

At the end of the year, the major media also carried out an annual inventory of their respective industries, such as IGN Australia station, Gamespot and other game websites in 2008 top 10 games have been released. Traditional media will not miss the game industry when taking stock of various industries, such as the famous TIME (TIME) weekly has rated the top 10 games of the year every year since the 1990s. Here's a look at TIME's top 10 games this year. Unlike 2007, when three Japanese games made the list, this year's top 10 are all Western games.

Here are the top 10 games on the list:

TOP10: Spores

Platform: PC

Spore is a multi-genre integrated PC single-player game with the slogan "Simulate Everything!" . Developed by Maxis. The game allows players to control a species as it evolves from a single cell to an intelligent life that explores space. The game was released in North America on September 7. It has been officially released.

TOP9: Turret defense

Platform: iPhone

Above is a screenshot of the famous "FieldRunners" on the iPhone, which is basically a modern warfare version of TD, with infantry, tanks, helicopters, etc., defended by small turrets, slime towers, rocket turrets, and laser towers. The strategy is similar to tabletop defense warfare, having the enemy move in circles on your organized path and then killing them in layers. One map has 100 levels, which is very tiring to play.

TOP8: Never get caught

Platform: FLASH

It's hard to imagine a FLASH game making the cut. This is a game that challenges jumping skills and requires navigating the scene in search of parts to escape. The game uses the technique of silhouette to create a very layered environment, the game action is also smooth, highly recommended.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

Platform: PS3, XBOX360

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is the latest installment in the Star Wars franchise. The story is set between the third and fourth chapters of Star Wars, where Darth has fallen to the Dark Sith. Vader in order to wipe out the Galactic Jaydi warriors and kill, players will play as Darth in the game; Vader's disciple, sent on a secret mission to destroy the Jadi samurai. The concept of "The Force" in the original game will be interpreted in a new way, and players will be able to use a wide variety of special abilities and skills in the game. In the game, players will face many masters of the Jaidi samurai, in addition to one-on-one life-and-death duel with them, but also have the opportunity to command their own troops and various combat units for large-scale group operations.

TOP6: Dead space

Platform: PS3, XBOX360, PC

In 2008, EA had a lot of work, and now it has a new generation of sci-fi horror themed games, called Dead Space, developed by EA's Redwood Shores studio.

In this story, the player takes the role of an engineer named Isaac Clark, who is sent to carry out daily maintenance and care work on a resource gathering ship in outer space. The resource gathering ship is unfortunately attacked by an alien, and all the crew members are killed except Clark himself. Clark will be forced to fight for his own survival in this silent, dark space.

Although it is difficult to see the highlights of the game from the description of the story, the game production team is full of confidence in this game. Glen Schofield, the lead producer of the game, said that our entire production team is a fan of science fiction and horror stories, and we want to make the most terrifying game ever. It was our goal to keep the player in a state of panic throughout the game.

TOP5: Gears of War 2

Platform: XBOX360

Gears of War 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling third-person strategy action game that sold 4.5 million copies and became one of the most popular Xbox360 games of all time. Marcos and Team D are ready to give players an even more exciting and exciting experience this time around. Gears of War 2 has a lot more content than the last game. (Generation 1 to Generation 2 plot timeline review)

First of all, this game scene is larger, in addition to the emergence of new characters, there are more weapons, more evil enemies, larger vehicles, the game field is also wider, so that players experience more action scenes, emotions are more passionate. In addition, the game has become more refined, in addition to giving the player a more realistic experience, but also more integrated with the game. The overall pace of Gears of War 2 has also become more intense and exciting, with players able to use weapons, fight with chain saws, and engage in dangerous duels.

Gears of War 2's deeply engaging story pushes the standard of video gaming to another level. Humanity's epic battle for survival and the constant introduction of new characters intertwines with the plot of previous games will definitely keep players moving as they play. The game's built-in interactive camera can also be presented in a cinematic manner, allowing players to feel the intense and exciting storyline.

TOP4: Rock Band 2

Platform: PS3, Wii, XBOX360, PS2

Rock Band 2 is the second sequel to 2007's hottest rock rhythm game star Rock Band. Rock Band 2 will feature an even richer repertoire and a large selection of new songs, as well as new peripherals such as a new wireless drum kit and an improved online game mode.

TOP3: Small Big Planet

Platform: PS3

Little Big Planet is a claymation style action game. The gameplay of the game is more special, first players need to advance in the horizontal stage, while setting organs on the way, and upload the completed map after setting up, so that other players can enter the adventure. In the process of map production, players can experience the fun of production and also feel the fun of the game.

The game can be played with other players online, and it can be fought together. In single-player games, players can also set up some NPC characters as companions or opponents to play together. Although on the surface it is a simple party game, the combination of creation and sharing with the player is bound to make the game richer.

According to the producers, there will be up to 50 difficulty levels to choose from in the single player mode, the game will include a story setting, and there will be a small tutorial in the initial level to help players understand the game's system.

In addition, the "Little Big Planet" single-player game process is about 12 hours, which means that the game's single-player mode built-in levels can let you play for a long time, while the multiplayer mode is changeable, and friends together to challenge the BOSS, explore the ruins, share the level, create the world is the real essence of "Little Big Planet".

TOP2: Braid

Platform: XBOX360

Braid is a hand-drawn style puzzle game on XBLA that lets players navigate the process in strange and unusual ways. The game received high reviews from the gaming press. You will embark on a journey from your cabin in the city to a series of different worlds, solving each puzzle to rescue a stranded princess. In each world, you have different powers to influence the behavior of time, and these strange powers create puzzles. Time behaviors include: the ability to reverse time, avoid time objects, attach to space time, parallel worlds, expand time, or more different abilities. Time in the game is very precious, and there is no chance to stop. Each puzzle will give you something new and interesting.

TOP1: Grand Theft Auto 4

Platform: PS3, XBOX360, PC

In the opening scene of GTA4, when you disembark from your boat as Niko Bellic, an illegal immigrant who has just arrived in Liberty City, you'll immediately see that Rockstar North's latest game is quite different. Yes, it's a GTA game that also makes you willing to spend a lot of time stealing cars and shooting cops and criminals, but it's not just that. GTA4 is a game with a mesmerizing non-linear story, a game with great characters that are hard to not like, and a game with a multiplayer mode that is the icing on the cake. It's not perfect, but it's without a doubt the best GTA game to date.

One thing that sets GTA4 apart from its predecessors is Liberty City, a mesmerizing urban environment that you've never seen in any other game. It also bears little resemblance to its predecessor, GTA III, which was released in 2001. The various people of Liberty City are busy with their own business, and they don't seem to notice that the city's major gangs are at war with each other. Niko was not so lucky, however, and soon after he arrived in Liberty City, he was forced to become a gangster in one of the gangs because his cousin. Cousins? The relationship between foreigners is really messy...) Got into a lot of gambling debt. Niko's military experience makes him a powerful weapon for employers to take out their competitors. Despite a genuine reluctance to carry out those instructions, he did whatever his employers asked him to do, hoping that it might one day enable him to fulfill his mission.