Best Xbox 360 games of 2009

04 Street Fighter IV 2009 · 213 ratings 91 /100 05 Ticket to Ride 2009 · 117 ratings 91 /100 06 A Assassin's Creed II 2009 · 3,124 ratings Discover an intriguing and epic story of power, revenge and conspiracy set during a pivotal moment in history: the Italian Renaissance. Experience the freedom and immersion of an all new open world and mission structure with settings such as the rooftops and canals of beautiful Venice. Your options in combat, assassination and escape are vast, with many new weapons, settings and gameplay elements. 90 /100 07 Dragon Age: Origins 2009 · 1,671 ratings Dragon Age: Origins is a third-person role-playing game described as a spiritual successor to Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights franchises. Players create their own character by customizing gender and appearance as well as choosing a race and class. Combat is in real time with the ability to pause at any moment: tactical options include an editor which allows the player to give the AI detailed instructions on how to behave in every possible situation. Although the main storyline is the same for every character created, the game features six unique prologues, two for each race. Dragon Age: Origins received critical acclaim upon release, with praise mostly directed at its story, setting, characters, music and combat system. 90 /100 08 Bayonetta 2009 · 1,160 ratings A member of an ancient witch clan and possessing powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces-off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions, in a game of 100% pure, unadulterated all-out action. Outlandish finishing moves are performed with balletic grace as Bayonetta flows from one fight to another. With magnificent over-the-top action taking place in stages that are a veritable theme park of exciting attractions, Bayonetta pushes the limits of the action genre, bringing to life its fast-paced, dynamic climax combat. 90 /100 09 A Batman: Arkham Asylum 2009 · 2,548 ratings Batman: Arkham Asylum is an action-adventure game developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released in 2009, it follows Batman as he battles the Joker, who seizes control of Arkham Asylum and frees its inmates. The game features stealth, combat, and detective elements, with players using Batman's gadgets and skills to subdue enemies and solve puzzles. Set in a dark, immersive version of Gotham, the story explores Batman’s psychological battle with his foes, including Harley Quinn, Bane, and Scarecrow. The game received critical acclaim for its gameplay, atmosphere, and storytelling, becoming a defining title in superhero video games. 89 /100 10 Left 4 Dead 2 2009 · 1,165 ratings Left 4 Dead 2 is a cooperative first-person shooter video game, the sequel to Valve Corporation's Left 4 Dead. The Game builds upon cooperatively focused gameplay and Valve's proprietary Source engine, the same game engine used in the original Left 4 Dead. Set during the aftermath of an apocalyptic pandemic, Left 4 Dead 2 focuses on four new Survivors, fighting against hordes of the Infected, who develop severe psychosis and exhibit zombie-like tendencies. The Survivors must fight their way through five campaigns, interspersed with safe houses that act as checkpoints, with the goal of escape at each campaign's finale. 89 /100 11 Colin McRae: DiRT 2 2009 · 240 ratings 88 /100 12 Shadow Complex 2009 · 100 ratings 88 /100 13 NHL 10 2009 · 42 ratings 88 /100 14 STEINS;GATE 2009 · 274 ratings 87 /100 15 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 2009 · 2,083 ratings 86 /100 16 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 2009 · 1,522 ratings 85 /100 17 Guitar Hero: Metallica 2009 · 48 ratings 85 /100 18 FIFA 10 2009 · 218 ratings 84 /100 19 Battlefield 1943 2009 · 170 ratings 84 /100 20 Skate 2 2009 · 114 ratings 84 /100 21 Torchlight 2009 · 256 ratings 83 /100 22 Trials HD 2009 · 34 ratings 83 /100 23 The Sims 3 2009 · 626 ratings 83 /100 24 A Minecraft 2009 · 3,140 ratings 83 /100 25 Need for Speed: Shift 2009 · 415 ratings 83 /100 26 Red Faction: Guerrilla 2009 · 627 ratings 82 /100 27 Final Fantasy XIII 2009 · 411 ratings 81 /100 28 Borderlands 2009 · 2,126 ratings 81 /100 29 Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 2009 · 189 ratings 81 /100 30 The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena 2009 · 186 ratings 81 /100 31 Fallout 3: Broken Steel 2009 · 88 ratings 81 /100 32 Risen 2009 · 179 ratings 80 /100 33 Brütal Legend 2009 · 249 ratings 80 /100 34 The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition 2009 · 161 ratings 80 /100 35 Worms 2: Armageddon 2009 · 116 ratings 80 /100 36 F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin 2009 · 690 ratings 79 /100 37 Overlord II 2009 · 365 ratings 79 /100 38 Tropico 3 2009 · 273 ratings 79 /100 39 Fallout 3: Point Lookout 2009 · 87 ratings 79 /100 40 Overlord II 2009 · 74 ratings 79 /100 41 Resident Evil 5 2009 · 782 ratings 78 /100 42 Prototype 2009 · 398 ratings 78 /100 43 Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood 2009 · 313 ratings 78 /100 44 Zuma's Revenge! 2009 · 128 ratings 78 /100 45 Halo 3: ODST 2009 · 393 ratings 78 /100 46 Zeno Clash 2009 · 225 ratings 77 /100 47 Mini Ninjas 2009 · 57 ratings 77 /100 48 Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising 2009 · 172 ratings 76 /100 49 Might and Magic Clash of Heroes 2009 · 89 ratings 76 /100 50 Fallout 3: The Pitt 2009 · 89 ratings 76 /100