![]() The Metro games are heavily invested in world-building, and that level of detail is one reason why the universe has such appeal. Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, Mac, Linux ![]() It’s been a great year for games and the people who play them. 2013 ended with new, high-tech hardware dominating everybody’s attention, but it’ll be remembered mostly for low-key games about the human condition and games that celebrate the pure, thrill-powered joy of play. The only similarity between these games is how beloved they are by critics and players. In one year we’ve seen the industry-mocking superbunk of Saints Row IV, the social and political commentary of Papers, Please, the timeless traditionalism of Rayman Legends, and the aggressively community-minded toy box Animal Crossing: New Leaf. ![]() We’re wrapping up one of the most diverse years yet for the medium, with a wide-ranging assortment of games that comment on life and the nature of games in a variety of ways. We didn’t just get to play a ton of great games in 2013.
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