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#5 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World plays much much like a modern day version of River City Ransom, putting players in control of one of four characters from the Scott Pilgrimverse who go up against Ramona Flowers’ seven evil ex-boyfriends. The story loosely follows the plot in the graphic novels with similar art direction. Enemies drop Canadian loonies instead of gold or dollar coins, and player characters earn experience by defeating bad guys and eating various kinds of food, all of which go towards unlocking new moves to be used against even more bad guys.
#4 Dungeon Defenders
Dungeon Defenders is a tower defense game in which players can choose one of a few classes to control on the battlefield. Each class is armed with weapons and spells, and has the ability to construct various defenses in order to prevent monsters from reaching the heart of the dungeon.
#3 Civilization 5
Unlike the other titles on this list, Civilization 5 can’t be played simultaneously. It’s a turn-based strategy game that is instead played in the ‘hotseat’, meaning players take turns at the wheel for their individual civilizations. Like its predecessors in the series, Civilization 5 requires long-term strategic thinking and a whole lot of patience, as games are likely to take awhile.
#2 Trine 2
Best described as a platformer with puzzle mechanics, players choose from one of three character classes—each with unique abilities—to solve challenges and traverse through every level. There’s a wizard who can summon boxes and levitate himself, a knight who can defend from attacks and slash monsters to pieces, and a thief who can grapple from point to point and kill enemies from a distance with her bow.
#1 Magicka
Magicka can be described as an action adventure game which makes fun of fantasy tropes. In local and online multiplayer, up to four players can take on the roles of wizards who are armed with powerful spells which they must use to progress through the game. As friendly fire is enabled at all times, Magicka has the potential to provide players with hilarious moments as they accidentally blow each other to kingdom come with their spells—which even interact. Like in Ghostbusters, one must remember never to cross the streams.
