1. Mass Effect 2
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2010
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Third-Person Shooter), Role Playing (RPG) (Elements)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: BioWare
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Synopsis: Two years after preventing the Reapers from wiping the known galaxies of all life, Commander Shepard has been brought back from the dead by The Illusive Man and the group known as Cerberus. As remote human colonies are harvested by the mysterious race known as the Collectors, Shepard must gather an elite squad to embark on a suicide mission to follow the Collectors and once again prevent the Reapers from going through with their genocide.
2. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2011
Overall Rating: 4.7 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.
3. Borderlands
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2009
Overall Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (First-Person Shooter), Role Playing (RPG) (Elements)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Gearbox Software
Publisher: 2K
4. 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.
5. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2006
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox), Role Playing (RPG) (Elements)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Bethesda Softworks
Publisher: 2K
6. Borderlands
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2009
Overall Rating: 3.6 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (First-Person Shooter), Role Playing (RPG) (Elements)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Gearbox Software
Publisher: 2K
7. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2007
Overall Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox), Role Playing (RPG) (Elements)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher: Bethesda Game Studios
8. Mass Effect
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2007
Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Third-Person Shooter), Role Playing (RPG) (Elements)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: BioWare
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Synopsis: In the year 2183, Commander Shepard is in charge of the SSV Normandy, and seeks to raise the status of humanity in the galaxy by becoming the first human SPECTRE special agent of the intergalactic ruling council. In order to do so, Shepard will have to confront a rogue SPECTRE agent and a race of mechanical beings leading to a revelation about The Reapers, a long-dormant race spoke of as myth and legend, who threaten all life across the galaxy.
9. Fable II
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2008
Overall Rating: 3.9 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox), Strategy (Simulation), Role Playing (RPG) (Elements)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Lionhead Studios
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Synopsis: Set once again in the land of Albion, 500 years after the original Fable in a time of colonization, castles and firearms. Growing up in the slums of Bowerstone, Sparrow, along with his sister Rose, want more than anything to live in Castle Fairfax. A magic box seemingly grants their wish, but Lord Lucien has his own plans shooting Rose and Sparrow. Ten year later, Sparrow must find the three heroes and prevent Lord Lucian from rebuilding the Tattered Spire and gaining untold power. Once again, choose a righteous or evil path to reach your goal.
10. Mass Effect 3
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Third-Person Shooter), Role Playing (RPG) (Elements)
ESRB Rating: RP
Developer: BioWare
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Synopsis: Commander Shepard and his crew will return... but not all will survive. Earth has been decimated by The Reapers - an alien race bent on nothing less than the total annihilation of against the entire galaxy. Whether importing a game or starting new, each decision you make will determine not only your fate, but that of the galaxy.
