Top Games of 2008


The top games of 2008 list is calculated by community video game ratings and members' "Top Games List". Lists are updated daily.

11. World of Goo

Platform: Nintendo Network
US Release Year: 2008
Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Genres: Casual (Finite Puzzle)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: 2D Boy
Publisher: 2D Boy, Nintendo
Synopsis: In this cartoony puzzler, players must help living blobs of goo, which come in a variety of colors, reach a pipe that leads to the next level. To do so, the goo balls must stick together to form structures and chains while always being aware that the laws of physics could send them tumbling.

12. The World Ends With You

Platform: Nintendo DS / DSi
US Release Year: 2008
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Action RPG)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Jupiter
Publisher: Square Enix

13. Prince of Persia

Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2008
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Ubisoft
Publisher: Ubisoft

14. 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.

15. Burnout Paradise

Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2008
Overall Rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars
Genres: Driving (Racing)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Criterion Games
Publisher: Electronic Arts

16. Burnout Paradise

Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2008
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Driving (Racing)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Criterion Games
Publisher: Electronic Arts

17. Tetris Party

Platform: Nintendo Network
US Release Year: 2008
Overall Rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars
Genres: Casual (Infinite Puzzle)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Hudson Soft
Publisher: Tetris Online, Hudson Soft

18. Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES

Platform: PlayStation 2
US Release Year: 2008
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Atlus
Publisher: Atlus

19. Bully: Scholarship Edition

Platform: Wii
US Release Year: 2008
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Rockstar Games
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Synopsis: This port of the boarding school sandbox game boasts many added features and unique Wii controls. Follow the young Jimmy Hopkins as he adjusts to life and carves out his niche at Bullworth Academy.

20. Battlefield: Bad Company

Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2008
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (First-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Electronic Arts
Publisher: Electronic Arts

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