1. Xenogears
2. Chrono Trigger
3. Megaman X4
4. Dr. Mario
5. Deus Ex Human Revolution
I'm interested to see what peoples' fave games are; more games to try that I may have missed!
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1. Xenogears
2. Chrono Trigger
3. Megaman X4
4. Dr. Mario
5. Deus Ex Human Revolution
I'm interested to see what peoples' fave games are; more games to try that I may have missed!
1) Final Fantasy 6 - This game pulled everything in for me, a strong main plot, lots of side quests, loads of characters with varying levels of back story, easily played well over 200 hours in all the years of gaming that I have played. Holds a sentimental place for me, with just how many years it holds up as replayable.
2) No More Heroes series - Love this series, the characters, plot, the twisted nature of everything. Cosplayed as Travis, built the Bloodberry even. Wife went as Shinobu, love it that much.
3) Mass Effect series - Each game feels like the most complete titles that I've played, there is so much to explore, so much for choices affecting other choices, and being a sci fi fan, everything clicks. Three will rock my socks off I'm sure.
4) Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island - One of the few games I have gone through and 100% completed. The art style makes it fun & light but the game has plenty to do, find & explore.
5) Project Justice - One of my first DC game purchases and a still my favorite for the system.
1. Fatal Fury Special
2. Mario Bros. played deathmatch style
3. Silent Hill 2
4. Jet Set/Grind Radio
5. ehhhhhhhhhh... I leave one slot open in case I've forgotten something important.
I'm always a bit surprised when people have brand new things on their list of 'best ever'. But hey, if you love it, you love it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Renmauzo
Here's my top five:
1. Vagrant Story
2. Half-Life 2
3. Metal Gear Solid 3
4. Super Metroid/Final Fantasy 6 (tie)
5. Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Yeah, so I cheated by putting a tie in there. I can't make up my mind, what can I say. :emb:
Sam Sho 3
Sam Sho 2
Last Blade 2
FFT
Tetris
in no particular order :
1) secret of mana (amazingness)
2) gradius (i got it the day i got my nes when i was a kid- it got more play than almost anything i have ever had. it was an eye opener for me)
3) legend of zelda: a link to the past (the apex of the series imo)
4) lunar: silver star story complete-ps1 version (best version of the game. perfect story)
5) arcana (i really dont know why i love this little dungeon crawler so much- but i do.
Fuuuuu lists.
in no order
1.Ultima Online
2.Chrono Trigger
3.FF6
4.Something from the NES era
5.Something co-op my bro and I played.
These may not be the best in their respective series but they are the ones that really left an impression on me.
Metroid 2
Sonic 2
Streets of Rage 2
Sam Sho 2
Mario 3
I like this list.Quote:
Originally Posted by cdamm
Thanks! i struggled with it a bit. i was torn between secret of mana and chrono cross- i feel CC is the better game, but SoM just blew my mind when it came out. that was a decision of the heart, not the brain.Quote:
Originally Posted by HeartlessNinny
there were a bunch of honorable mentions as well- i just went with the ones that were the most personal choices.
...shit. i forgot earthbound. it was the easiest rpg ever- so straight forward. but it was an epic story sent in a contemporary time and that set it apart. what a great one.
1. The Addams Family Pinball. No question. I would absolutely own the machine if I had the space/money. :buttrock:
2. World of Warcraft. This might seem silly to some but after 7 years I still find the game enjoyable and log on almost daily. :smirk:
3. Axelay. My all time favorite shooter. :)
4. Dragon Force. I cannot have my Saturn hooked up for fear of getting addicted to this game all over again. :loco:
5. Age of Mythology. Another game I get hopelessly addicted to and can't have installed on my PC. :help:
I can sit down and play any of these for days.
kof 98
lttp
jsr
jsrf
smb 3
My first console was a SNES. I have fond memories of it and these games made a huge impression on me. Nothing will ever top it. Put in Day of Defeat as I played that damn game competitively from early betas in 2001 till 2004.
1. Super Mario Kart
2. Chrono Trigger
3. Zelda LTTP
4. Zombies Ate My Neighbours
5. Day of Defeat
shit! one of my all time favs that i always forget. i love that one.Quote:
Originally Posted by sp3ctr3
1) Killer Instinct
2) Super Mario Bros. 2
3) Life Force
4) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade Game
5) Doom
You made the right choice... Secret of Mana > Chrono TriggerQuote:
Originally Posted by cdamm
My top 5:
1. Secret of Mana/Final Fantasy IV (Tie, I can't help it. These games were a huge part of my childhood.)
2. Dragon Warrior
3. Fallout 3
4. Final Fight
5. Double Dragon Advance
1.Mario 64 nothing compares to this game its perfect imo
2. Sonic 1 MD best 2D game there is
3. Mario galaxy 2 wii polished fron the masterpiece that was galaxy 1
4.super metroid,snes everything in this game just oozes amazingness
4. Kirbys adventure nes just fantastic a great alternative to mario
okay this list will be impossible but I'll try my best
1. street fighter 2
2. ninja gaiden (NES)
3. fatal fury special or samurai shodown 2.... I donno!
4. ms pacman
5. mario 3
....ehh I'll go with it, I think this is as close as I'm gonna get
Samurai Shodown 2
Galaga
Tetris
SNK Vs Capcom Card Fighters Clash
Dragon Quest VIII
1.Ys 1&2
2.Demon's Souls:Still that might change when darksouls hits.
3.Metal Slug
4.Samurai Shodown II
5.SMB3
1. Jet Grind Radio - Probably what shaped a lot of my views on music and design, i'll never give up my copy
2. RalliSport Challenge 2 - Amazing technical achievement for xbox, some of the hugest, prettiest environments I've seen in a racing game, mercilessly addictive. I miss it, DiRT pales in comparison :(
3. DDR 4th mix+/Extreme
4. Resident Evil 4
5. Sega GT Online - I dunno what it is about this one. Really unique car selection and maintenance system, perfect arcade/sim handling mix, and the godly OG xbox custom soundtrack system.
Really need to get another big black box just for the driving games on it..
Ive based my answer on most time spent on them, playing online with mates changed things for me so love em or hate em heres my top 5 in no order,
Modern Warfare 1 & 2
GTA 4
Red Dead Redemption
Oblivion Elder Scrolls/Fallout 3 - not online i know
Super Metroid
Shadowgate
Radiant Silvergun
Castlevania SotN
Zelda LttP
Go ahead and check my sig for far more.
1. Dungeons & Dragons 2: Shadow Over Mystara (arcade)
2. Star Control 2: The Ur-Quan Masters (PC)
3. Samurai Shodown 4: Amakusa's Revenge (NG)
4. Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri (PC)
5. Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne (PS2)
As a reminder, there is a freeware sourceforge project to update Star Control 2 for modern systems:
http://sc2.sourceforge.net/
Man, top 5..
1: Silent Hill 2
2: Project Justice
3: Bump N Jump
4: Outrun
5: Violent Storm
I'm sure this lineup will change in a few months. There are just too many great games.
In no order:
Fatal Fury Special
Super Metroid
Zelda: LTTP
Super Castlevania IV
Resident Evil 4
No order
REZ
Xenogears
Arkham Asylum (a game I played because several people here said it was the most enjoyment they ever got on a first playthrough)
SS2
Slug 2/x
no order:
Super Mario World
Dodonpachi
Contra 3 Alien Wars
Metal Slug X :)
Last Blade
honorable mentions would go to Streets of Rage 2 and Sonic 2
Awesome list, Magician!Quote:
Originally Posted by Magician
Another great list from Wes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Soilwork
Here are mine, based primarily on their attach rate. These are the games that I either keep going back to or reside in my consciousness because of the bond I formed with them.
1.) Resident Evil (PSX)-first game. Showed me how a game could engage undesirable emotions (fear, tension, anxiety) on a level I'd never experienced before. Games became more than just 'games' for me on that day.
2.) Devil May Cry 4 (PS3)-I love the whole series (except for the second game) but the 4th game really connected with me. I was recovering from eye surgery so I had nothing to do but play this game. It was amazing, learning all the depth and challenge of running up the style meter. A vastly underrated game despite the sales and exposure-people that cased on this just didn't get into its sublime combat. And DMC 4 is the ultimate expression of Dante, firmly tied with Terry Bogard for my fave video game character of all time.
3.) Fallout 3-the finest video game of this console generation, IMO.
4.) Legend of Zelda-the whole series is magnificent, except for the CDI games, but I have to go with Majora's Mask. All the puzzle elements, platforming, combat challenges of Ocarina of Time combined with a very dark and disturbing story about the end of the world. It wasn't a retread of the same old story: Link was doing something new and different and I was really into it. I loved the masks and adopting different racial abilities as needed. I think Majora's Mask is the best Zelda game in terms of exposing the player to the aesthetics of LInk's universe.
5.) Metal Gear Solid-Metal Gear Solid for the PSX, the first one, is the greatest video game ever made. Relative to its hardware, it is an unbelievable achievement. There are games coming out TODAY that can't touch this one. I enjoy the entire series, but the first one is a masterpiece. On a technical level, level design, gameplay mechanics, complexity of story, boss fights, etc....there is no game higher. It's not my personal favorite game of all time, but I acknowledge its magnificence all the same.
Honorables (yes, I'm doing it)
Final Fantasy Series-there are some clunkiers in there, but with a 20+ year history of constant releases, there are bound to be some bad and middling entries. But most of them have been fun to play.
Gears of War series-the only squad based action shooter I've ever liked in multi (co-op only.) Great world building and gameplay.
Street Fighter 2 series-obvious reasons
Fatal Fury series-a wonderful series that was clearly a labor of love. Every entry is filled with SNK dev goodness.
Ninja Gaiden series-especially the NES entries, but I like the current gen offerings a lot for their intense and difficult action.
1. Dragon Quest 3
2. Final Fantasy 4 or 6 (love em both equally)
3. Romance of the Three Kingdoms 2
4. Destiny of an Emperor
5. Street Fighter 2
Anybody else miss the old Koei days? Before all they did was make Dynasty Warriors games and spin offs.
Yes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ninjatemper
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im still a slave to aerobiz and aerobiz: supersonic and i have no idea why.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ninjatemper
Nice call on Destiny of an Emperor, it's not in my top 5 but high on my list and maybe top 10. I liked classic KOEI ROT3K, but I also liked the height of the Warriors games era, especially Dynasty Warriors 5 XL and Samurai Warriors 2. The extra mode Sugoroku on SW2 is a great game worth dozens of hours of playtime by itself. Right after that, though, KOEI crashed hard and now can't make a decent game to save their own lives. DW6, DW7, SW3, DWG1&2, giant pile of suck. Even FOTNS was mediocre considering the source material. Bladestorm was a wasted opportunity... it played like a great game that was released unfinished. Bladestorm is the KOF12 of brawlers. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ninjatemper
If true, I hope I never have the misfortune of playing it.Quote:
Originally Posted by neojedi
FO3 can put me into a state of zen faster than any other game. I recently started a new game, immediately went to the Outcast bunker, played through the simulation, grabbed the Chinese Stealth Armor and the Shock Sword, and proceeded to bump my stats up, wearing a stack of hats that give me +4 perception, and the ghoul mask. I leave ghouls alone. I try to get most of my kills by reverse pickpocketing grenades and mines. Bought Clover and hired Jericho at different points only to let them die. I think that companions are stupid, but been thinking about getting the puppies perk.Quote:
Originally Posted by Taiso
Super Metroid - Probably the first time I ever felt like I had been given something as a result of a lot of time invested in a game. The impression this game made on me is absolutely indelible. I think back to how many months it took me to get through this game when it came out and I was 8 years old. I can get through it now in just over 2 hours. Timeless.
Braid - It's scary how much I identify with this game. In my eyes, it's just... Perfect.
ESPrade - The first shoot 'em up that really made me think. Great music. Great scoring system. I often think back on the times that I had the PCB and the many, many late nights spent in my basement trying to figure this game out. Got to the last stage, but never got that 1cc. Maybe later on...
Monster Hunter series - This is the gem of the last couple console generations in my eyes. Pure. Hardcore. Fun in a way that very few games are able to achieve these days. Restored my faith in games several times. Precisely the type of game I would have foreseen myself liking when I was a kid.
Card Fighters Clash - Played through this game a few times, the first of which was back when NGPC stuff was still being sold. Each time, I put in around 100 hours. I don't recall getting sick of this game, and I assume I could play it several more times on end and still enjoy it.
The question I stuck to when I compiled this list was this: Could I pick it up right now and enjoy it roughly as much as I did when it came out? The answer for all of these is yes. Sadly, there aren't very many other games outside of this list for which this holds true for me.
PS2 Shinobi
Silhouette Mirage
Astro Boy: The Omega Factor
Mega Man (yes, just the first NES Mega Man)
Castlevania Bloodlines
lots of people will call it blasphemy but my favorite in the series is mega man 3. rush made the devices more useful and the slide feature gave me a new way to play and dodge enemies and bullets. the 4 extra and extended stages between wileys castle and the main 8 stages were great. having to get through the mm2 bosses with mm3 weapons added a new level of depth. and the music! oh the music!Quote:
Originally Posted by LoneSage
the main consensus is mm2 is the pinnacle of the series, however i thought part 3 was more complete than part 2.
I don't think that's blasphemy at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by cdamm
I've always been partial to 4 myself for some reason. And the other day, I was playing 10. Not exactly the most critically acclaimed of the series, and it wasn't reviewed all that well... But going back to it, I was surprised by how much I liked it. I guess my expectations were lower than they were last time (I was hoping for another 9, which was great).
1. The Last Ninja
2. NARC
3. Smash TV
4. Metal Slug
5. 1943
1. Legend of Success Joe (AES)
2. Rise of the Robots (PC)
3. ET (Atari 2600)
4. Cliffhanger (snes)
5. Fight Fever (MVS)
Five legendary games, I think you'll all agree.
Megaman 3 was the first game of the series I owned, and it's a great game.Quote:
Originally Posted by cdamm
However, 2 is my favorite... and I think it's because it's not too long like 3 is.
1. Rescue: The Embassy Mission
2. Bugs Bunny Birthday Blowout
3. Super Mario Bros. 2
4. Street Fighter 2010
5. Lolo
Marathon Infinity
Legend of Mana
Senko no Ronde DUO
Deathsmiles
Pac-Man CE DX
I've probably said it before, but it always makes me happy to see someone else who appreciates Shadowgate as much as I do.Quote:
Originally Posted by Magician
On topic, and in no particular order-
1. Streets of Rage 2- I must have beaten this game hundreds of times, and it's still just as enjoyable now as the first time I played it. Great graphics, tight gameplay, and unforgettable music. This is the pinnacle of beat 'em up bliss.
2. Shining Force 2- Another game I'll never tire of. I remember falling in love with SFII as a kid after playing it on Sega Channel. This quickly became my favorite RPG due to the insanely addictive battles and fantastic character designs. The gameplay is more simple than today's SRPGs, but this game's charm keeps me coming back time and time again.
3. Resident Evil 2- This is the finest in the series to me. The atmosphere was nailed perfectly, creating a city that really seemed like hell on earth. Graphically the game was top notch, and the addition of the ZAP system and second game with Mr. X made for an incredible package.
4. Maniac Mansion- While many would say point-and-click adventures don't have much replay value, Maniac Mansion doesn't suffer from this due to the numerous ways you can solve the game's puzzles with all the different characters. Creative puzzles and a totally off the wall cast of characters make this a timeless classic in my eyes.
5. Samurai Shodown 2- This is the game that made me fall in love with the Neo. Even today the hand-drawn sprites and detailed backgrounds look fantastic. I can't even begin to imagine how much money I dumped into this game as a kid, and even today it's still so satisfying to play.
Hmm
1. Super Mario World
2. Super Mario 64
3. Megaman X
4. Super Street Fighter II Turbo HDR
5. Metal Gear Solid 3
Honorable mentions include Rez, Burnout 3/Paradise, Oblivion, Fallout 3, The King of Fighters 98, Super Street Fighter 4 AE, and Warcraft 3
1. Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars
2. Rocket: Robot on Wheels
3. The Legends of Zelda: A link to the Past
4. Marvel Vs. Capcom 2
5. Killer Instinct
Super Mario World
Donkey Kong Country
Mega Man X
Resident Evil 4
Enchanted Arms
Galaga
Half Life
Deus Ex
Donkey Kong Country
Shenmue
....it's hard to make a top 5; top 10 would be much easier. STALKER, 3rd strike, Dreamweb, GTA3, Metal Slug...all gotta be there.