Creative Assembly took their grand strategy formula to the 18th century. Naval battles (a first for the series), muskets, and a campaign map spanning India, the Americas, and Europe. Buggy at launch, but once patched, it became a fan favorite for history buffs and cannon enthusiasts.
Gearbox coined the term "Role-Playing Shooter." Borderlands looked ugly during development, until they slapped a cell-shaded "black ink" filter over it. The result was a post-apocalyptic looter-shooter with one billion guns (procedurally generated). The PC version had superior mouse controls and a crucial FOV slider. While the story was thin, the co-op gameplay was addictive. "Shoot and loot" became a lifestyle. 2009 games for pc
Before this, most superhero games were trash. Then Rocksteady delivered a tight, Metroidvania-inspired brawler set inside a madhouse. Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill returned as Batman and Joker. The combat system became the gold standard. A total shock—and one of the best PC ports of the year. Creative Assembly took their grand strategy formula to