Stories about: Softpedia GOTY 2011  

Because of its size, complexity, world, writing and variety

Valve's stunning puzzler platformer is one of the best games of 2011

Rocksteady's open world title delivers one of the best experiences of the year

An adventure that takes familiar themes and mechanics and makes them new again

Crysis 2 is the best first-person shooter of the year

A solid game which creates some of the best set-pieces of the year

CD Projekt Red's stunning RPG is one of the best this year

Naughty Dog's third person shooter is the best game that appeared on the PS3 this year

The PC shows how complexity can help when it comes to strategy

Epic's last chapter in the Gears of War series is the best Xbox 360 of the year

A game that makes each minute exciting and engaging

A tight and focused game that offers interesting side experiences

Valve's puzzle game delivers one of the best narrative of the year

People Can Fly's shooter manages to bring some innovation to the genre

A game that seamlesly blends gameplay and narrative

A reimagining of the classic game that keeps Japan fresh

The shooter made by DICE and EA is the best looking game of the year