Top Games of 2009


The top games of 2009 list is calculated by community video game ratings and members' "Top Games List". Lists are updated daily.

61. Little King's Story

Platform: Wii
US Release Year: 2009
Overall Rating: 3.6 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure), Strategy
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Cing
Publisher: Xseed Games, Marvelous Entertainment
Synopsis: While lost in the woods one day, a young boy stumbles upon a magical crown. Upon
placing it on his head, he is immediately dubbed "KING" and surrounded by sycophantic
followers. The new King must defeat the oni troubling his land and expand his borders to
the edge of the world, taking out usurper kings and building a nation in the process. The
King must keep a retinue of followers around him at all times in order to perform necessary
tasks and defend His Majesty from those who would do him harm.

62. 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

63. Halo 3: ODST

Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2009
Overall Rating: 3.4 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (First-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Bungie
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

64. DJ Hero

Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2009
Overall Rating: 3.7 out of 5 stars
Genres: Casual (Rhythm)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: FreeStyle Games
Publisher: Activision, Blizzard Entertainment

65. WiiSports Resort

Platform: Wii
US Release Year: 2009
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Sports (Other Sport)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: This was a pack-in tech-demo that came with a WiiMotion+ controller add-on. Play 12 sports mini-games, including all of those included in the original "WiiSports," in this showcase for the motion control capabilities of WiiMotion+.

66. Halo Wars

Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2009
Overall Rating: 3.4 out of 5 stars
Genres: Strategy (Real-Time Strategy)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Ensemble Studios
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

67. Klonoa

Platform: Wii
US Release Year: 2009
Overall Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Paon
Publisher: Namco Bandai
Synopsis: This is an enhanced remake of the PS1 game "Klonoa: Door to Phantomile." It features enhanced graphics as well as other subtle improvements. Help Klonoa, a rabbit/cat-like creature, as he ventures forth to stop the nightmares that have been invading the peaceful land of Phantomile. Klonoa will hop across platforms and use his magical ring that allows him to inflate enemies with a touch and then throw his helpless victims around like beachballs.

68. Grand Slam Tennis

Platform: Wii
US Release Year: 2009
Overall Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Sports (Racquet Sports)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Electronic Arts
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Synopsis: Your Wiimote is your racquet.

69. Madden NFL 11

Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2009
Overall Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Sports (Football)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Electronic Arts
Publisher: Electronic Arts

70. Mini Ninjas

Platform: Wii
US Release Year: 2009
Overall Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: IO Interactive
Publisher: Eidos Interactive
Synopsis: Stop an Evil Samurai Warlord from transforming all of Japan's woodland creatures into an army of bumbling samurai troopers.

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