7. Peggle
When a game is almost exclusively about bouncing balls (no euphemism intended), it better make sure it has good physics. It also better make sure the physics are satisfying. I’m not sure whether it’s the physics themselves, the cartoon aesthetic or the bouncy sound effects, but Peggle is too addictive for its own good. The way the ball bounces and reacts to the pegs allows for some cheeky trick shots that will always put a smile on your face.
6. Little Big Planet 2
Being a game creator more than a game itself, Little Big Planet needed to be able to accommodate the whims and creativity of its players. Because of this it needed to have impossibly malleable physics in order to let players really go to town with their creations. Little Big Planet 2 took this even further, with awesome physics that allow its community to keep making awesome content.
5. From Dust
Though From dust is a while off from being released, it already looks set to wow us with some impressive physics. Video game genius Eric Chahi’s take on the god game genre sees players manipulating lava, water, soil and vegetation to interact with native tribes on an island. With flowing particles comprising the entirety of the game’s focus, you know that From dust’s physics are set to impress.
4. Angry Birds
Since its release in 2009, Rovio’s Angry Birds has become a bit of a sensation. The bird launching game has been ported to many platforms since its release, and its success is entirely down to its 2D physics based gameplay. The game is made by how the environment reacts to the flying birds, cementing the game as both polished and addictive.
