OK, I am insanely jealous of The Guardian gamesblog writer Keith Stuart because he wrote a nifty bit on video games that for whatever reason, as a gamer he keeps returning to. I figured I'd pose a similar question the same question to you guys on this lazy Friday afternoon. Like Stuart suggests at his blog, let's stick with single player campaigns, rather than allow the draw of multiplayer to factor in what brings us back to games. I walked over to the wall of games and picked a few out after the jump.

Games You Keep Coming Back To [The Guardian Gamesblog]

Ikaruga, GameCube: I keep coming back to this top down shooter sequel to Radiant Silvergun. The strategic switching of your ship from black to white to maximize your energy or your damage, coupled with unlocking examples of perfect playthroughs of the levels, it's just an incredible game. If you can track it down, grab it.

Halo: Combat Evolved, Xbox: I said no multiplayer, and I mean it. But with Halo: CE I go back to levels like The Truth and Reconciliation or Assault on the Control Room over and over and over.

Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, Nintendo DS: Yeah, that's right, I picked up that Classic series reissue for my DS. How could I not pick up Zelda: TAoL game they've made when it's available on the DS? Yeah, that's right, I went there, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link is my favorite Zelda game.

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