Best Action Games of 2007


The Mahalo Top 7

1. Mahalo's Guide to BioShock (Xbox 360, PC)

2. Mahalo's Guide to Halo 3 (Xbox 360)

3. Mahalo's Guide to The Orange Box (PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3)

4. Mahalo Guide's to Ninja Gaiden Sigma (PlayStation 3)

5. Mahalo's Guide to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3)

6. Mahalo Guide's to Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (Nintendo Wii)

7. Mahalo Guide's to God of War II (PlayStation 2)

Best Action Games Review Highlights

  • Mahalo's Guide to BioShock
    • 1up.com: BioShock Review (Rating: 10)
    • "By themselves, the solid gunplay, unique plot, and morality-based decisions already make for an excellent game. But it's all of that, plus everything else. The sounds of the vending machines, the demented rants of a housewife who has long lost her sanity, the ability to craft your own ammunition, the level design based on some beloved touchstones of horror (medical experimentation, a garden of evil, the performing arts), the optional photography research, the color palette, the scratchy rendition of "Beyond the Sea," the fire and lighting and water effects...everything is in its right place."
    • IGN: BioShock Review (Rating: 9.7/10)
    • "Irrational had a clear vision with this game, something pulled off with remarkable precision in every department. They didn't just deliver something that's fun to play, a criterion so often cited as the benchmark of what makes a game worthwhile. BioShock stands as a monolithic example of the convergence of entertaining gameplay and an irresistibly sinister, engrossing storyline that encompasses a host of multifaceted characters. This is an essential gaming experience."
    • GameSpot: BioShock Review (Rating: 9.0/10)
    • "BioShock creates an amazing world that you'll want to explore from top to bottom and a compelling mystery that slowly comes together as you play."
  • Mahalo's Guide to Halo 3
    • 1up.com: Halo 3 Review (Rating: 10)
    • "It's hard to imagine a feature of this game that someone won't love (we didn't even get to talk about the robust file sharing, where you can swap gameplay screenshots, edited game films, game setups, and maps). Or you can just look at it as a sum of so many quality parts, that value-wise, Halo 3 is as sure a thing as it gets. Sure, no one aspect of the game is life-changing on its own, but perhaps the package as a whole is. After all, Halo 3 has enough content to keep you stuck to your controller for weeks, if not months or even years."
    • IGN: Halo 3 Review (Rating: 9.5/10)
    • "The campaign, which is very good, is Halo 3's weakest point. It doesn't capture the cavalier spirit of the original Halo, but you'll still have fun playing through it. There's no first-person shooter on 360 that can equal Halo 3's blend of cinematic action, adrenaline-pumping shootouts, and male- (and female)-bonding gameplay. Look beyond the gameplay and you have a rich feature set unlike anything ever delivered in a videogame."
    • GameSpot: Halo 3 Review (Rating: 9.5/10)
    • "Halo 3 builds upon the concepts of Halo 2 in ways that you'd expect, but there are also new modes and options that send the series in exciting new directions."
  • Mahalo's Guide to The Orange Box
    • 1up.com: The Orange Box Compilation Reviews (Rating: 10 - Overall)
    • "Looking around, it was hard to believe all this stuff was included in one box. And although PC players may crow that their version of The Orange Box experience is superior because of their mouse-keyboard controls and ability to purchase contents à la carte from Steam, console gamers have nothing to fear: Despite the minor hassle of using the D-pad to switch through multiple tiers of weapons, the games control fine with the joypad. And, seriously, even at $60, Orange Box is value-priced to the point of philanthropy. Click the links below to read our individual reviews of all the games in this, the greatest gaming compilation ever."
    • IGN: The Orange Box Compilation Reviews (Rating: 9.5/10 - Overall)
    • "There's nothing else available on any console like The Orange Box. Though you could argue that Half-Life 2 is old news by now, there are still four components of the Box brand new to consoles. That so much great content is offered at the standard single-game price is astonishing. Playing through Half-Life 2 again and then continuing on through Episodes One and Two is like batting with the '27 Yankees. These are Hall of Fame titles; it doesn't get much better than this. Throw in Portal, an imaginative puzzle game with a wicked sense of humor, and Team Fortress 2, one of the few multiplayer games to get the class system right, and you have a tremendous package. And all on one disc. While Portal and TF2 may not be strong enough to stand on their own, coupled with the Half-Life titles, The Orange Box really is one of the best games ever released."
    • GameSpot: The Orange Box Review (Rating: 9.5/10)
    • "Between Half-Life 2, Portal, and Team Fortress 2, you're bound to find something you'll absolutely love in The Orange Box."
  • Mahalo Guide's to Ninja Gaiden Sigma
    • IGN: Ninja Gaiden Sigma Review (Rating: 9.3/10)
    • "Though its core gameplay and content is more than three years old, Ninja Gaiden Sigma is just as fun as the original release. Many of the new content additions and tweaks have been added for the betterment of the experience, making this clearly the best of the bunch."
    • GameSpot: Ninja Gaiden Sigma Review (Rating: 9.0/10)
    • "If you haven't attempted to do so before, this is the best way to play one of the best, most brutal action games ever made."
    • 1up.com: Ninja Gaiden Sigma Review (Rating: 9.0/10)
    • "Returning players will spy other new bits peppered throughout the adventure: Existing levels have been subtly reworked, a handful of new enemies and bosses await, and a handy new quick-select item menu facilitates healing at pivotal junctures."
  • Mahalo's Guide to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
    • 1up.com: Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Review (Time: 9.5/10)
    • "With proven mechanics, brilliant visuals and sound, a satisfying campaign, and robust multiplayer, COD4 is one of the best FPS packages of the year -- no small feat, considering the competition."
    • IGN: Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Review (Rating: 9.4/10)
    • Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is a fantastic game. The single-player experience is easily Infinity Ward's best work to date."
    • GameSpot: Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Review (Rating: 9.0/10)
    • "The single-player campaign is over in a flash, but the high quality of that campaign and its terrific multiplayer options make Call of Duty 4 a fantastic package."
  • Mahalo Guide's to Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
    • IGN: Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Review (Rating: 9.5)
    • "We rated the original Metroid Prime a 9.8 on GameCube and had Corruption been the first game in the series it'd have been worthy of the same score. As it stands, Samus Aran's latest adventure is a spectacular must-own experience and one of Wii's defining games. Stop reading and buy it."
    • 1up.com: Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Review (Rating: 9.0)
    • "On the whole, Corruption takes advantage of the Wii's biggest strength (with its unique controls), and minimizes its greatest weakness (through astounding art direction), while otherwise maintaining or improving upon the high standards and overall polish the series is known for."
    • GameSpot: Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Review (Rating: 8.5)
    • "Slick controls and great boss fights make Corruption a worthy end to the Metroid Prime trilogy."
  • Mahalo Guide's to God of War II (PlayStation 2)
    • IGN: God of War II Review (Rating: 9.7)
    • "God of War II may in fact be the best action game ever made. It outdoes the original God of War in every way, even if only by a tiny bit as the first was so good to begin with. It's an evolutionary step rather than a revolutionary leap, but it has basically perfected the formula that the original set up. If you own a PlayStation 2 (or PS3) and don't mind excessive amounts of blood, you absolutely must play this game."
    • 1up.com: God of War II Review (Rating: 9.5)
    • "Yes, God of War is back. And if you can imagine someone taking the exact framework of the original and continuing the story, you're on the right track. The game straddles (pun not intended) the line between full-blown sequel and mere series continuation, resulting in a game loaded with memorable moments."
    • GameSpot: God of War II Review (Rating: 9.2)
    • "God of War II is another violent and highly entertaining achievement for the action adventure genre, and it's a fitting closeout to the PlayStation 2 era."

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