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69. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Original Release: 2011
Developer: Bethesda
Platform: XB360

I tried to like Skyrim, especially after loving Fallout 3, but I just could not get into the world it was set in. Going from apocalyptic wasteland to swords and sorcery wasn't exactly my cup of tea. On top of that, I had to quit my playthrough because I ran into some serious bugs, culminating in me turning into a vampire and everyone trying to kill me everywhere I went. Out of options, I decided to start over and concentrate on the main plot.

But that's exactly the problem that I have with open world games. There's too much to do, and I have a little bit of OCD so if I focus on one path (the main story in this case) I feel like I'm missing out on pretty much everything. It kills the pacing of the game for me. TW3 is the only game I didn't really have a problem with because the main quests could be done in different orders. Skyrim's world is large, vast, and mostly boring.

68. Resident Evil 5
Original Release: 2009
Developer: Capcom
Platform: XB360

RE5 would be a lot lower if it wasn't for co-op. My roommate and I played the shit out of this game, and actually got to the very last chapter entirely on co-op. I've heard that fans dislike RE5 because of less focus on survival horror and more on action. I mostly disagree-- I found the setpieces and action sequences exhilarating, and the boss battles were a ton of fun. As far as plot goes, I don't really get the entire story of the franchise as I've only played bits and pieces of RE2, most of RE4, and most of RE5. RE4 was mostly standalone, while this game ties into to the others. Oh well, whatever. Co-op is too much fun.