Any challenge in the game can be overcome with planning and skill without really being tempted to throw money at new super powers, in my experience. The main game is easy enough to blaze through, but an “endless” wave mode and the ability to revisit levels with additional, interesting challenges loaded on top gives the game a much-needed longevity.ĮA’s transition to a free-to-play model for the sequel has drawn a lot of controversy, but I maintain that the game doesn’t really feel like a traditional free-to-play title. The long-awaited follow-up adds a few handy new plant-based weapons, but it shines in its new selection of zombies and stages with environmental hazards and boons.
The first game was an addictive, accessible tower defense game that got surprisingly deep in the late game. This sequel isn’t an incredible revolution over the original Plants vs. For now, though, please enjoy our picks for the best games of 2013. Their list of personal selections includes many more very worthwhile games. Even so, we ended up leaving out some of the best-loved games from other members of the Ars staff. It was hard to narrow down this year’s offerings to just 20 top games, but Sam and I are happy with the list we ended up with. And of course there were a few stinkers that utterly failed to live up to lofty expectations. Amidst it all, there were plenty of games that were less revolutionary while being incredibly refined and satisfying examples of their genres. 2013 was a year in which many of these professionals showed an incredible comfort and willingness to use the medium in entirely new ways, reinventing genres and also exploring the potential for direct, emotional interactive storytelling. On the other end of the spectrum, indie game developers were busy effectively examining the bounds of what a video game could be this year.
Those developers created some of the most epic cinematic gaming ever this year, building on the ambition and false starts of those that came before them to create some of the medium’s most memorable experiences. While the encroaching Xbox One and PlayStation 4 ate up a lot of media attention throughout the year, veteran developers with years of experience on older hardware proved that there was still some life in the systems that would technically be “last generation” by year’s end. The end of a console cycle is always one of the most exciting times for gaming. Entries are due by January 3, so check it out if you haven’t already, and thanks in advance for your donation. You can win one of 160 prizes, including limited edition gaming collectibles, all while helping out a good cause.
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