41. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2011
Overall Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox), Role Playing (RPG) (Elements)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Bethesda Softworks
Publisher: 2K
Synopsis: Just as the headman's axe is about to end your criminal life, a beast from legend, long thought dead, appears: a dragon. As you escape, the key to your destiny is awoken: you are a dragonborn with the ability harness the power of the powerful enemies. Yet you must not only deal with these age-old creatures but also a kingdom in turmoil as the future of the Empire of Tamriel hangs in the balance on the outcome of the choices you make.
42. Red Dead Redemption
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2010
Overall Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Rockstar Games
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Synopsis: At the turn of the century the Old West gives one last, final breath. Into this world steps former outlaw John Marston who has become a government pawn to track down his old gang in order to save his family.
43. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Platform: GameCube
US Release Year: 2006
Overall Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: When his pastoral life is threatened by darkness spreading across the land, yet another Link in the long chain of heroes takes up the sword to set things right. Venture through a world filled with foes in the company of a strange, imp-like girl named Midna, who knows more than she is willing to admit.
44. Super Metroid
Platform: Super Nintendo (SNES)
US Release Year: 1994
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer, Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Intelligent Systems
Publisher: Nintendo
45. Super Mario 3D Land
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2011
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (3D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
46. ICO
Platform: PlayStation 2
US Release Year: 2001
Overall Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Sony
Publisher: Sony
47. Metroid Prime Trilogy
Platform: Wii
US Release Year: 2009
Overall Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (First-Person Shooter, Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Retro Studios
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: This limited-edition Western compilation includes the New Play Control! versions of "Metroid Prime" and "Metroid Prime 2" as well as "Metroid Prime 3" on one disc.
48. God of War Collection
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2009
Overall Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure, Beat ‘Em Up), Compilation
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Bluepoint Games
Publisher: Sony
49. Halo 4
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (First-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: 343 Industries
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Synopsis: Master Chief returns as he finds himself shipwrecked on a mysterious planet where an ancient evil stirs. New enemies and frightening technology await, along with a plan that could threaten the universe. Features up to three player split-screen multiplayer as well as online modes that take you beyond the story. Keep track of the weekly Spartan Ops updates that delves deeper into the Halo 4 Reclaimer Saga.
50. Luigi's Mansion
Platform: GameCube
US Release Year: 2001
Overall Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Survival Horror)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
