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[StarscreamLSU]

I'm working with a local community college on trying to get some game development classes. Anyway, the school's library has asked for a list of "Must Have" games that students would be able to check out. Handed in a preliminary list already, but know I forgot some.

I turn to you GAF, "What games should the library buy?"

 

[Reilly]

Superman 64

 

[bjork]

For what system?

If you're going to study design, then it's probably just either the first or best examples of genres...

like for fps, Wolfenstein 3D and then... Half-Life 2, maybe.

3D platformer, Mario 64 and then... I dunno for current.

Or are you trying to scam some free games?

 

[jgkspsx]

Midway Arcade Treasures, the recent 80-game Atari Anthology, and a good Activision Anthology are all essential. Some Namcomuseum titles and the Capcom anthology are needed too. Compilations in general give you the best bang for your buck as far as game design goes.

I'm assuming the library standard platform is PS2, but it will be odd to have an "essential gaming" library with no Mario/Zelda/Metroid.

 

[oracrest]

The document of Metal Gear Solid 2

But this is a difficult question, because someone in game development courses will probably have all the big ones already. I would suggest those at the fringes of artistic accomplishment (Rez, SOTC, Ico, Killer 7, etc...) just to expose people to those kinds of games.

 

[StarscreamLSU]

For what system?

They told me Xbox, PS2, GC, PC, GBA, DS, PSP... Sorry, I should have been clearer.

Or are you trying to scam some free games?

Already get those. Why would I need more?

 

[blackadde]

guilty gear xx #r is a textbook examples of how to build balance into your games (through shared defensive systems), and starcraft is important because ... well, it's ****ing starcraft.

 

[davepoobond]

all MGS games, all FF games, all GTA games. and Crazy Frog Racer.

that's my addition to this thread.

 

[dragon_feces]

RE4

 

[Tornado Condor]

F-ZERO GX and OSU! TATAKAE! OUENDAN

 

[Joe Molotov]

Super Mario Bros 3 is a good example of a game that tightens up the graphics on Level 3.

 

[gjb-sensei]

Chrono Trigger
Final Fantasy IX
Final Fantasy VI
Final Fantasy VII
Final Fantasy VIII
Grand Theft Auto III
Half-Life
Half-Life 2
Halo 2
Halo: Combat Evolved
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (/ Master Quest), The
Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, The
Metal Gear Solid
Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance
Resident Evil 2
Resident Evil 4
Shenmue
Shenmue II
Super Mario 64
Super Mario World

Not a definitive list, mind you, but a good starting point.

 

[thetrin]

Chrono Trigger
Final Fantasy IX
Final Fantasy VI
Final Fantasy VII
Final Fantasy VIII
Grand Theft Auto III
Half-Life
Half-Life 2
Halo 2
Halo: Combat Evolved
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (/ Master Quest), The
Legend of Zelda; The Wind Waker, The
Metal Gear Solid
Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance
Resident Evil 2
Resident Evil 4
Shenmue
Shenmue II
Super Mario 64
Super Mario World

Not a definitive list, mind you, but a good starting point.

Add Ouendan and the Bit generations games, and we have a party.

 

[Joico]

Superman 64

Pulse Racer for best racer on Xbox.

 

[Tarazet]

Chrono Trigger
Final Fantasy IX
Final Fantasy VI
Final Fantasy VII
Final Fantasy VIII
Grand Theft Auto III
Half-Life
Half-Life 2
Halo 2
Halo: Combat Evolved
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (/ Master Quest), The
Legend of Zelda; The Wind Waker, The
Metal Gear Solid
Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance
Resident Evil 2
Resident Evil 4
Shenmue
Shenmue II
Super Mario 64
Super Mario World

Not a definitive list, mind you, but a good starting point.

Very good, but needs more Katamari. And Fire Emblem.

 

[Hayami]

MGS3, Guitar Hero

 

[Scrow]

I'm working with a local community college on trying to get some game development classes. Anyway, the school's library has asked for a list of "Must Have" games that students would be able to check out. Handed in a preliminary list already, but know I forgot some.

I turn to you GAF, "What games should the library buy?"

it'd be helpful if you told us what that preliminary list is.

 

[Bearillusion]

Pacman. It's very hard. Any tips?

 

[kaf]

A bunch of obscure games and some bad ones would be a lot more useful for discussions rather than top sellers like MGS and FF which students would most likely have already played.

Here's a short list of some games we discussed in a game design class :

Devil Dice : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil_Dice
Batman : Dark Tomorrow
Phantasy Star Online
Dark Angel : http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/rpg/darkangelvampireapocalypse/review.html?sid=2809177&q=Dark Angel
God of War
Obscure : http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/obscure/index.html?q=Obscure

 

[Tain]

This isn't broad at all.

Throw in Doom, Quake, Quake 2, and the Virtua Fighter games. If only as technological showpieces.

 

[Rahxephon91]

Superman 64

I have one game down.

 

[Scrow]

A bunch of obscure games and some bad ones would be a lot more useful for discussions rather than top sellers like MGS and FF which students would most likely have already played.

yeah, people are just posting games they like or were "blockbuster hits".

what about milestone games which were the first to do something that's now common place in games today, or games that defined a new genre in their time?

 

[ryutaro's mama]

Parappa the Rapper is the reason I bought a PS1.

(that and Castlevania:SOTN)

 

[gjb-sensei]

Very good, but needs more Katamari. And Fire Emblem.

Haven't played either... you may commence bashing me profusely.

 

[djtiesto]

NiGHTS

 

[Amir0x]

Guys:

They told me Xbox, PS2, GC, PC, GBA, DS, PSP... Sorry, I should have been clearer.

In which case!