Joystiq [Xbox]

XBLA Game of the Year - Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix

I played Braid and loved it. I grinding through Geometry Wars 2 and didn't think it could get better. I bought Castle Crashers only to get half a game (sorry, but that's my opinion on the subject). So many "contenders," but my choice for XBLA title of the year appears to be more of a reflection on my childhood then anything else.

Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix is by far my favorite Xbox Live Arcade Game of the Year. Beautifully re-crafted art from the folks at Udon and a soundtrack from OverClocked ReMix that can only be described as 'insanely rad,' it's all a guy who grew up loving the franchise could ask for.

Of all the XBLA games I own, and I own a ton, SSFIITHDR will constantly be on my WRUP list ... personally, I can't say the same for the other contenders.

28/12/08