After 4 years without a new original album (2007′s 0079-0088 was a Gundam cover album, and 2009′s Slo-Pachinko Gladiator Evolution Original Soundtrack was just that — a soundtrack), GACKT has returned with a new album entry in the RR (Requiem et Reminiscence) Project, RE:BORN. But does RE:BORN stand tall, or does it fall on its face?
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It’s already been a decade… Hard to believe. I’ve played so many games over the years, some of which I forgot, that this list was hard to come up with. (And before anyone brings them up, no I have not played Ico or Shadow of the Colossus. Yes both most likely should be in the top 5, but I’ve not played them, so…) But I’m happy to present you with my Top Ten Video Games of the Decade list. Biased? Maybe, but meh… So without further ado:
Honorable Mention/11. Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- (PSP – 2008)
Prequel to the critically-acclaimed 1997 PS1 title, the game takes place years before the original with the central character being Zack Fair. A part of The Compilation of Final Fantasy VII (along with Last Order, Final Fantasy VII, Advent Children, and Dirge of Cerberus), we see how things are connected throughout the titles, like what really led up to Sephiroth’s psychosis and corruption. Even though the ending is already known, it still makes me cry. Not to mention GACKTGenesis.
10. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (PS3 – 2008)
My first true MGS. I tried MGS3: Snake Eater, but because of control issues… yeah, no. But thanks to the Access Controller, I can play MGS4 and I dare say it lives up to the hype. I don’t care for stealth or shooting games, but I do like MGS4. The aim-assist is a huge help for me too. “MGS4 has received widespread critical acclaim, garnering perfect reviews and Game of the Year awards from several major gaming publications, including GameSpot, which hailed the game as technically flawless. It is also considered by many critics to be one of the greatest games of this or any generation.” ~Wikipedia
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