TNL's GotM: August 2008

[Andy]

Previous entries:
July 2008: Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 [XBLA]
June 2008: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots [PS3]
May 2008: Lost Winds [WiiWare]
April 2008: Grand Theft Auto IV [PS3, 360]
March 2008: Super Smash Bros. Brawl [Wii]
February 2008: Devil May Cry 4 [PS3, 360]
January 2008: Burnout Paradise [PS3, 360]
TNL's Games of the Month 2007
TNL's Games of the Month 2006

[ As usual, straight ports, retro compilations, and retro XBLA, Virtual Console, and PSN titles are ineligible. Exceptions can be made for ports if they have not otherwise been released domestically, and noteworthy remakes. ]

Notable (or not so notable) absences: The Last Guy, Disgaea 3, Bangai-O Spirits, Space Seige, Mario Super Sluggers, Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People.

Sorry for the lateness, again. Anyway, another really great month for digital distribution. I honestly think I've gotten more enjoyment out of titles I've downloaded this year than retail titles I've purchased.

My vote goes to Braid, though I enjoyed Ratchet and Bionic Commando a lot, and Castle Crashers seemed very good from my limited amount of play. I can only hope you gentlemen have the fine taste and decency so as not to reward Too Human with your vote.

[bbobb]

Shit, between Braid, BC and Castle Crashers, this is a really tough call.

[mannerbot]

I want to vote for Braid...

[Rocca]

Vesperia.

[Razor Ramon]

Gears of War.

[Nomi]

I'm definitely digging Vesperia.

[youandwhosearmy]

Castle Crashers Cunts.

[NeoZeedeater]

I'm surprised at all the love for Castle Crashers. I was getting bored of the demo before it ended whereas Braid and Bionic Commando's demos were great; I haven't bought those yet but I will. Bangai-O Spirits is awesome.

[MechDeus]

I vote Braid for, oddly enough, the story. If I was to discount that aspect it drops down to below BC, Galaga, Too Human, Bangai-O, and probably Castle Crashers too.

[Rem]

Gears of War