IVG GOTY 2008: Best Downloadable Game

With Xbox LIVE, PSN, and Steam becoming more and more popular with gamers, both independent developers and big publishers have embraced digital distribution of their games. As a result, we have been treated to a long list of enjoyable downloadable titles, which include both rehashed classics as well as innovative new IPs. Here are the nominees for IndianVideoGamer’ Best Downloadable Game of 2008:

Bionic Commando Rearmed
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Published by: Capcom
Genre: Action
Platform(s): Xbox 360, PS3, PC
Available in India: Yes
Metacritic score: 87

Braid
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Published by: Microsoft Game Studios
Genre: Platforming
Platform(s): Xbox 360
Available in India: Yes
Metacritic score: 93

Castle Crashers
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Published by: The Behemoth
Genre: Action
Platform(s): Xbox 360
Available in India: Yes
Metacritic score: 82

PixelJunk Eden
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Published by: Sony Computer Entertainment
Genre: Puzzle
Platform(s): PS3
Available in India: No
Metacritic score: 80

Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty
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Published by: Sony Computer Entertainment
Genre: Platformer
Platform(s): PS3
Available in India: Yes
Metacritic score: 76

Street Fighter 2 Turbo HD Remix
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Published by: Capcom
Genre: Fighting
Platform(s): Xbox 360, PS3
Available in India: Yes
Metacritic score: 89

WipEout HD
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Published by: Sony Computer Entertainment
Genre: Racing
Platform(s): PS3
Available in India: No
Metacritic score: 87

Winner gets:
Battlefield Bad Company (Xbox 360) – courtesy EA
Left4Dead (PC) – courtesy Worldwide CD Roms
Xbox LIVE 12 month subscription card (Xbox 360) – courtesy Microsoft
1600 Microsoft Points card (Xbox 360) – courtesy Microsoft

Click here to vote for your choice at the IndianVideoGamer Community forums

Metacritic scores courtesy metacritic.com