21. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2011
Overall Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox), Role Playing (RPG) (Elements)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Bethesda Softworks
Publisher: 2K
Synopsis: Just as the headman's axe is about to end your criminal life, a beast from legend, long thought dead, appears: a dragon. As you escape, the key to your destiny is awoken: you are a dragonborn with the ability harness the power of the powerful enemies. Yet you must not only deal with these age-old creatures but also a kingdom in turmoil as the future of the Empire of Tamriel hangs in the balance on the outcome of the choices you make.
22. BioShock
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2007
Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (First-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Irrational Games, 2K
Publisher: 2K
Synopsis: After a plane crash, a survivor finds himself in the crumbling underwater city of Rapture in an alternate version of 1960. As her explores the could-have-been utopia, he discovers mutants overcome by addiction and defense systems. He also unlocks the power of plasmids, which alter the body and release abilities such as pyrokenesis, telekenisis and mind control - powers that have devastated the population of Rapture. He soon learns coming here was no accident and the mysterious Little Sisters hold the key - will he release them or use them for his own means? Would you kindly join him?
23. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Platform: PlayStation
US Release Year: 1997
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer), Role Playing (RPG) (Action RPG)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Konami
Publisher: Konami
24. Super Mario Bros.
Platform: Nintendo (NES)
US Release Year: 1985
Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
25. God of War III
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2010
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Beat ‘Em Up, Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Sony
Publisher: Sony
Synopsis: Kratos and the Titans have reached Olympus, but Kratos once again faces betrayal and finds himself in Hades. He will have to battle ghosts, gods and titans to reach Zeus and once again use Pandora's Box to turn the tide of battle in his favor.
26. Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening
Platform: PlayStation 2
US Release Year: 2005
Overall Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
27. Super Mario Galaxy 2
Platform: Wii
US Release Year: 2010
Overall Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (3D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: The working title of this game was "Super Mario Galaxy: MORE." And that's what it is.
Instead of a sequel, this game is a retelling of the original "Super Mario Galaxy" with all-
new levels to explore.
28. Grand Theft Auto IV
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2008
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox, Third-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Rockstar Games
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Synopsis: Niko Bellic has survived war and betrayal but a smuggling run gone bad and his brother Roman's talk of riches and luxury in America has him making a change. Yet when he arrives in Liberty City, he finds that Roman has greatly exaggerated and finds him in deep in debt instead of the grand luxury he was promised. Niko soon finds himself drawn into a dangerous world working for various underworld factions as he pursues the American dream all the while searching for the traitor responsible for his unit's betrayal.
29. The Last of Us
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2013
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Survival Horror)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Naughty Dog
Publisher: Sony
Synopsis: The story takes place 20 years after a pandemic wiped out most of the human race. Now the infected attack like rabid animals while roving survivors do everything they can to survive. Joel, a hardened veteran is given a mission to escort a young girl, Ellie, out of an oppressive military quarantine zone. Yet what starts off a seemingly easy task becomes a brutal trek across the ruined U.S. Resources are scarce, choices you make will determine your path, adaptive AI molds you your playing style and "Dynamic Stealth" opportunities all make this third-person oriented game a genre-defining video game experience.
30. Red Dead Redemption
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2010
Overall Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Rockstar Games
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Synopsis: At the turn of the century the Old West gives one last, final breath. Into this world steps former outlaw John Marston who has become a government pawn to track down his old gang in order to save his family.
