My top 10 games of 2013 - without the filler

10. Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch

Because beauty is sometimes more important than gameplay.

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9. Super Mario 3D World

Because my wife and I, on the couch, together. 

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8. Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon

Because I missed my train stop. 

7. Bioshock Infinite

Because a gripping story is seductive.

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6. Fire Emblem

Because thinking is underrated.

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5. Tomb Raider

Because it finally feels a little real.

4. Antichamber

Because yelling in frustration at 1am.

3. The Last of Us

Because theatre and games are finally beginning to merge.

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2. Gone Home

Because we should always step in someone else's shoes.

1. Papers, Please

Because we are all people.

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