41. Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Platform: Nintendo DS / DSi
US Release Year: 2009
Overall Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: ArtePiazza
Publisher: Square Enix
42. inFAMOUS
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2009
Overall Rating: 3.7 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Sucker Punch Productions
Publisher: Sony
Synopsis: Cole MacGrath is a bike messenger on a routine delivery that suddenly plunges his home of Empire City into Chaos. After wiping out six city blocks, Cole awakens with the power to control electricity but also being vilified by the people of the city, which is not under quarantine. After being contacted by a government agent and promised release from the city, Cole goes on a mission to track down the powerful Ray Sphere, along with the people behind its construction. Whether you use his powers for the good of the city, or for your own gain is up to the player.
43. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10
Platform: Wii
US Release Year: 2009
Overall Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Sports (Golf)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Electronic Arts
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Synopsis: Play golf with all your favorite pros in this fourth annual release for Wii.
44. Borderlands
Platform: PlayStation 3
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
45. Left 4 Dead 2
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2009
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (First-Person Shooter, Survival Horror)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Valve Corporation
Publisher: Electronic Arts
46. A Boy and His Blob
Platform: Wii
US Release Year: 2009
Overall Rating: 3.7 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: WayForward Technologies
Publisher: Majesco
Synopsis: Celebrating the 20th anniversary of David Crane's original story about a transforming, white blob who eats jellybeans, this game is a complete re-imagining of its predecessor. Featuring beautiful hand-drawn graphics and a modern gameplay aesthetic, A Boy and His Blob is sure to captivate new and old fans alike.
47. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2009
Overall Rating: 3.7 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (First-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Infinity Ward
Publisher: Activision
48. Shadow Complex
Platform: Xbox Live Arcade
US Release Year: 2009
Overall Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer, Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Chair Entertainment
Publisher: Epic Games
49. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky
Platform: Nintendo DS / DSi
US Release Year: 2009
Overall Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Roguelike)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Chunsoft
Publisher: Nintendo
50. PixelJunk Shooter
Platform: PlayStation Network
US Release Year: 2009
Overall Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (SHMUP, Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Q Entertainment
Publisher: Sony
Synopsis: Answering a distress call from a far-flung mining planet, the S.S. Pinita Colada sends manned rescue craft into the tunnels to investigate. Piloting these craft, up to two player can cooperatively work to rescue trapped miners while fighting-off indigenous creatures and manipulating the environment to their benefit. Dynamic fluid physics allow water, magma, volatile gas, and magnetic oil to interact in interesting ways.
