A great game design is every game‘s heart. How good does it tell its story? How did a game captivate you? How exciting was it or how impressing? How much did it surprise you? Vote here for last year's best game design!

Amnesia: The Dark Descent Score: 83 Genre(s) Action-Adventure Publisher Frictional Games Developer(s) Frictional Games Platform(s) PC Released 08.09.2010 PEGI Trailer Trailer Summary Amnesia: The Dark Descent puts you in the shoes of Daniel as he wakes up in a desolate castle, barely remembering anything about his past. Exploring the eerie pathways, you must also take part of Daniel's troubled memories. The horror does not only come from the outside, but from the inside as well. A disturbing odyssey into the dark corners of the human mind awaits.

Bulletstorm Score: 82 Genre(s) Science-Fiction, Shooter Publisher Electronic Arts Developer(s) Epic Games, People Can Fly Platform(s) PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 Released 24.02.2011 PEGI Trailer Trailer Summary Bulletstorm's array of distinct skillshots produces unprecedented levels of frantic gameplay. The skillshot system rewards players for laying waste to enemies in the most imaginative way possible. The more insane the skillshot, the more points players collect to upgrade and unlock weapons, which in turn allows them to execute even more inventive moves and exaggerated skillshots.

Ilomilo Score: 78 Genre(s) Casual, Puzzle Publisher Southend Interactive Developer(s) Southend Interactive Platform(s) Xbox 360 Released 05.01.2011 PEGI Trailer Trailer Summary ilomilo is a puzzle game where the player controls  two friends named ilo and milo. The two friends always seem to get separated from each other in the surrealistic and ever changing world they inhabit. ilomilo presents puzzles where the player will have to use a great deal of three dimensional thinking to succeed. The world of ilomilo is made of cubes, and ilo and milo can walk any side of the cubes, as well as move cubes around. The player controls both ilo and milo, and will have to make them cooperate to unite them.

Minecraft Beta Score: 94 Genre(s) Action, Action-Adventure, Sandbox Publisher Mojang Developer(s) Mojang Platform(s) PC Released 20.12.2010 PEGI Trailer Trailer Summary Minecraft is a creative sandbox game, in which you can create huge structures and caves to play in. It's a deceptively simple game of building and survival. Your world in Minecraft is randomly generated, and you appear in a land surrounded by water, with mountains, valleys, trees and animals.

The Witcher 2 - Assassins of Kings Score: 88 Genre(s) RPG, Action Publisher Namco Bandai Games Developer(s) CD Projekt RED Platform(s) PC, XBOX 360 Released 17.05.2011 PEGI Trailer Trailer Summary The second instalment in the RPG saga about the Witcher, Geralt of Rivia, features a thoroughly engrossing, mature storyline defining new standards for thought-provoking, non-linear game narration. In addition to an epic story, the game features an original, brutal combat system that uniquely combines tactical elements with dynamic action. A new, modern game engine, responsible both for beautiful visuals and sophisticated game mechanics puts players in the most lively and believable world ever created in an RPG game.

R.U.S.E. Score: 76 Genre(s) Strategy Publisher Ubisoft Developer(s) Eugen Systems Platform(s) PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 Released 09.09.2010 PEGI Trailer Trailer Summary Developed by Eugen Systems, R.U.S.E is the first strategy game where your ability to deceive and manipulate your enemies determines your nation's fate. Lead your army to victory by camouflaging your troops, luring your opponent with decoy units, sabotaging enemy logistics and much more. Strategy has never been so intuitive and deep. R.U.S.E features cutting edge graphics and effects, the incredible IRISZOOM Engine, immersive combat and a simplified interface that allows you to determine your nation's strategy and fight to defeat your enemies.

Outland Score: 85 Genre(s) Action,Arcade Publisher Ubisoft Developer(s) Housemarque Platform(s) Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 Released 27.04.2011 PEGI Trailer Trailer Summary Outland puts players in the middle of a world of balance and chaos where their efforts allow them to bridge the ancient divide, or doom the world to destruction. Each player's adventure will take them between light and darkness and force them to adapt to an ever-changing world. This light versus dark core gameplay is inspired by the arcade classic Ikaruga.