Joseph Merrick
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That's 2006, dood.Philthy said:
I didn't put these on my PC list either actually, guess I just think of these as console games first and foremost. Nothing to do with the quality of the PC versions though.ghst said:
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Is 2007 officially the best year in gaming now? (Hell NO)
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manueldelalas
Time Traveler
I don't know, but I have a DS and 2008 will be the best fucking year ever.
Advance Wars 2
Barnyard Blast
Nanostray 2
Insecticide
Bomberman Touch 2
Ultimate Card Games (if it gets released ever...)
Yep, that's January
Then there is Professor Layton (1-3?), the FF 4-6 remakes (best FF games), the DQ 4-6 remakes (best DQ games), Tales of Innocence, Ninja Gaiden, Ace Attorney 4, FF Crystal Chronicles, ASH, Fire Emblem remake, DQ IX (probably 2009), DS Air, Kirby Ultra Super Deluxe (Ultra and Super in the same sentence, how can this be bad?), LEGO Batman (after the great 2nd LEGO Star Wars on DS, I'm hyped), Sonic RPG (bioware), Myst DS, etc.
RPG fans are in for a treat.
There's also those adventure games (Time Hollow and that SUDA 51 game) that could be coming here.
Advance Wars 2
Barnyard Blast
Nanostray 2
Insecticide
Bomberman Touch 2
Ultimate Card Games (if it gets released ever...)
Yep, that's January
Then there is Professor Layton (1-3?), the FF 4-6 remakes (best FF games), the DQ 4-6 remakes (best DQ games), Tales of Innocence, Ninja Gaiden, Ace Attorney 4, FF Crystal Chronicles, ASH, Fire Emblem remake, DQ IX (probably 2009), DS Air, Kirby Ultra Super Deluxe (Ultra and Super in the same sentence, how can this be bad?), LEGO Batman (after the great 2nd LEGO Star Wars on DS, I'm hyped), Sonic RPG (bioware), Myst DS, etc.
RPG fans are in for a treat.
There's also those adventure games (Time Hollow and that SUDA 51 game) that could be coming here.
MisterHero
Super Member
1995
Super Mario 64
EarthBound
Yoshi's Island
Super Mario RPG
November 2006-November 2007
Zelda Twilight Princess
Metroid Prime 3
Super Mario Galaxy
Battalion Wars II
Fire Emblem
2007 was an awesome year for Nintendo, but 1995 had Arcades. Without the arcade there's no way the game industry can be better than it was then. SNES and Genesis were even Online. :lol
Super Mario 64
EarthBound
Yoshi's Island
Super Mario RPG
November 2006-November 2007
Zelda Twilight Princess
Metroid Prime 3
Super Mario Galaxy
Battalion Wars II
Fire Emblem
2007 was an awesome year for Nintendo, but 1995 had Arcades. Without the arcade there's no way the game industry can be better than it was then. SNES and Genesis were even Online. :lol
ShmarthurShmooner
Member
my vote goes to 1998 as well.
2007 was great, but i don't see why 2008/09/10 can't be as good or better. in 98 however, the stars aligned.
2001: no
2004: year of the sequel, too little innovation
2007 was great, but i don't see why 2008/09/10 can't be as good or better. in 98 however, the stars aligned.
2001: no
2004: year of the sequel, too little innovation
bigdaddygamebot
Member
mabuza said:
What if you're a videogame player instead of a console-zombie that jerks off to NPDs?
2007 was a very, VERY strong year. I'm thinking it's GYotPC (game-year of the past century)
DangerStepp
Member
That must be for Japan. I know it didn't hit here until '96. Right?MisterHero said:
FieryBalrog
Member
sonycowboy said:
This
Son of Godzilla
Banned
2007 seems to be the year videogame developers collectively learned how to create compelling single player games. Something very obviously lacking from every other list.
After seeing all of the lists, I have to amend my thoughts and say 2007 was the best year we've had in gaming since 1998. In 1998, you needed a PC and a Playstation to get the most out of it. The main difference this time around is that you have to own more than 1 console to do the same.
Beer Monkey
Member
Console software in 2007 hit my wallet harder than in any other year.
ShmarthurShmooner
Member
MisterHero said:
the n64 came in 1996
Yoshi
Headmaster of Console Warrior Jugendstrafanstalt
Yoshis Island =).mugwhump said:
How can anyone say that 2008 will be superior to 2007, when neither Nintendo nor Microsoft have announced their Line-Up for this year yet? To make such bold claims, I'd suggest waiting untill the games outside of PS3 are announced and then we still don't know how good the big named games will be. For the time being, I can at least agree that 2007 was a really great year with tons of outstanding games. If it's the best of all years sure is a matter of taste but it's up there for sure. 2006 wasn't bad either though with an absolutely gorgeous DS Line-Up (NSMB, Yoshis Island DS, Phoenix Wright and lots more), PS2's last strong year with gems like Okami, then quite a strong Wii launch with Zelda and Monkey Ball, a good year for PSP (UG&G, LocoRoco, Tekken...) and a really strong Xbox 360 line-up (Viva Pinata, Gears of War...). 2008 has a long way to go in order to beat these great years.
Danne-Danger
Member
Yoshi said:
If the world comes to an end the day after MGS4 is released, it would still be the best year ever for gaming.
FACT.
Carlos 360
Banned
The year isn't over yet.
Unreal Tournament 3 for PS3 hasn't been released, yet.
TimeShift [PS3] was a good game. I can't wait to get back home and start playing more of my rental.
Unreal Tournament 3 for PS3 hasn't been released, yet.
TimeShift [PS3] was a good game. I can't wait to get back home and start playing more of my rental.
mysticstylez
Banned
This year is the best hands down. 360 hit it's stride, PS3/Wii finally got great exclusives, DS, and PSP had a strong library as well. PC gaming was huge too.
No other year had strong showings in 6 different formats like this year has.
No other year had strong showings in 6 different formats like this year has.
Yeah, this year was pretty great. But next year doesn't look too shabby so far either. What kind of year starts out with so much awesome?
January
Devil May Cry 4
Advance Wars: Days of Ruin
Burnout Paradise
February
Lost Odyssey
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
No More Heroes
Prof. Layton
Shiren the Wanderer
January
Devil May Cry 4
Advance Wars: Days of Ruin
Burnout Paradise
February
Lost Odyssey
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
No More Heroes
Prof. Layton
Shiren the Wanderer
AltogetherAndrews
Member
ThePeter said:
Yeah, 2008 is going to be the shit, although MGS4 doesn't have much to do with it. The open world format will finally mature, with titles like Prototype and infamous catering to the superhuman envy in all of us, and Far Cry 2 raising the bar in regards to free roaming FPS action and dynamic game worlds.
AltogetherAndrews
Member
derder said:Jesus, I had no idea...
2008 doesn't look that great
SSMB
GTA4
MGS4
GT5
LBP
... are all I can think of
Actually, it just doesn't that good for 360 owners
.. Prototype, infamous, Fable 2, Killzone 2 (well, it's pretty), Alan Wake, Far Cry 2, Splinter Cell Conviction, etc.
2008 is the shit
MisterHero
Super Member
whoops, my bad. It came out in 1996.DangerStepp said:
But 1995 is still way awesome.
PepsimanVsJoe
Member
Didn't we just have this thread?
Version 3.0
Member
When you're listing for 2001, don't forget Super Monkey Ball (the good one).
I'd also vote for 2001 and 1998 over this year, easily. It has been a good year, though.
I'd also vote for 2001 and 1998 over this year, easily. It has been a good year, though.
George Claw M.D.
Member
Here's another vote for 1998. Gaf rarely fails to get the right answer on the first page, IMHO. Just look at Sonycowboy's list. Many of those games are groundbreaking classics, that are revered as some of the best games, ever.
Of course, my opinion is based on judging games in their respective time periods. Let's face it. Nostalgia sucks! Most games don't hold up, well, over time. So while I believe 1998 to be the greatest year in gaming, I don't believe it has the greatest games by today's standards.
Of course, my opinion is based on judging games in their respective time periods. Let's face it. Nostalgia sucks! Most games don't hold up, well, over time. So while I believe 1998 to be the greatest year in gaming, I don't believe it has the greatest games by today's standards.
Fallout-NL
Member
George Claw M.D. said:
Get out here, nostalgia is the best thing ever, I can wallow in it for days.
Forgotten Ancient
Banned
Every year is the best year. Backlog + new titles.
Rabbit Lord
Member
Whatever year Fantastic Four came out for the PSX.
George Claw M.D.
Member
Fallout-NL said:
I apologize. You're right. Nostalgia is great! Just don't get tempted to actually revisit most of those memories.
Need an example? Think of your prepubescent Hollywood crushes. Now look up pictures of them from the same time period.
I never should've rewatched Weird Science... or Howard the Duck.
EDIT: You're right, StoOgE! Grim Fangdango is one of my favorites. I feel honored to have been inducted into the Gaf community with Tim.
OoT
Starcraft and Brood War
Gran Turismo
Grim Fandango
Pokemon Red/Blue
MGS
RE 2
Fallout 2
Baldur's Gate
Starseige Tribes
Half-Life
Banjo Kazooie
FFT
Xenogears
DDR
Shining Force III
Panzer Dragoon Saga
Th3if
Lineage
Rainbow Six
Rogue Squadron
Tekken 3
Unreal
Spyro the Dragon
DoA
1080 Snowboarding
F-Zero X
Klonoa 1
Turok 2
Space Station Silicon Valley
Radiant Silvergun
Brave Fencer Musashi
Crash 3: Warped
Einhänder
Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon
Wario Land II
Battlezone
Body Harvest
Myth II
Parasite Eve
Saga Frontier
T0mba!
Wild Arms
King of Fighters '98
Herectic II
Worms 2
Bust A Groove
Railroad Tycoon II
Oh yeah Best. Year. Ever
edit:
Forgot Warhammer: Dark Omen
Starcraft and Brood War
Gran Turismo
Grim Fandango
Pokemon Red/Blue
MGS
RE 2
Fallout 2
Baldur's Gate
Starseige Tribes
Half-Life
Banjo Kazooie
FFT
Xenogears
DDR
Shining Force III
Panzer Dragoon Saga
Th3if
Lineage
Rainbow Six
Rogue Squadron
Tekken 3
Unreal
Spyro the Dragon
DoA
1080 Snowboarding
F-Zero X
Klonoa 1
Turok 2
Space Station Silicon Valley
Radiant Silvergun
Brave Fencer Musashi
Crash 3: Warped
Einhänder
Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon
Wario Land II
Battlezone
Body Harvest
Myth II
Parasite Eve
Saga Frontier
T0mba!
Wild Arms
King of Fighters '98
Herectic II
Worms 2
Bust A Groove
Railroad Tycoon II
Oh yeah Best. Year. Ever
edit:
Forgot Warhammer: Dark Omen
Meh, I'm still not convinced this year had much that will stand the test of time. We had Mario Galaxy, which will remain one of the best games ever for some time, but after that, it drops off quickly. The Orange Box was brilliant of course, but it derived much of its value from the old Half Life 2. Portal and Team Fortress 2 would probably merely be great and not brilliant on their own. Other than that, we have Bioshock, which was great, but felt very much like System Shock 2, and didn't compare favorably on all fronts. Halo3, which was great, but arguably overhyped (greatest hype machine ever), but not much else other that could be considered outstanding. Certainly nothing on the PS3, and nothing other than Galaxy on the Wii. Nothing that will be remembered in ten years from now. And there certainly isn't anything that will spawn an entire new genre, or completely revamp game design.
There is really no comparision to 1998 which had
OoT, which is often enough considered to be best game ever;
Starcraft, often considered to be the best RTS ever (certainly the most popular);
MGS and Thi3f, which pioneered the stealth genre;
Tekken 3, one of the best and most popular fighters ever;
FFT, which made Tactic RPGs viable outside of Japan;
the original Pokemon, which spawned a franchise that is still hugely successful, despite being milked for all it's worth, and is one of the most recognized games ever;
Fallout 2, one of the high points of WRPG history;
Baldur's Gate, the first game that used the Infinity Engine which would be used in Baldur's Gate 2 and Planescape Torment, among the best WRPGs and indeed, games in general, and made Bioware famous;
Half-Life, which drastically influenced all further FPS, especially with Counter Strike;
DDR, arguably the most important rhythm game;
Unreal, which spawned a very relevant and successful franchise;
Rainbow Six, which would spawn the tactic shooter;
Gran Turismo, which would spawn one of the most important racing franchise;
and Grim Fandago, one of the last great adventures, hugely underappreciated.
How many comparable games did we have this year? Galaxy, Orange Box, maybe Halo3, maybe Bioshock or Mass Effect (depending on future sequels)? It's not even comparable. 1998 was so many times better and more important than 2007.
Games have been way too overhyped this gen. See Lair, Assassin's Creed, Heavenly Sword, Twilight Princess and even Halo 3 as far as I'm concerned. Don't judge a game before it is actually released, otherwise even a good game will disappoint you.
There is really no comparision to 1998 which had
OoT, which is often enough considered to be best game ever;
Starcraft, often considered to be the best RTS ever (certainly the most popular);
MGS and Thi3f, which pioneered the stealth genre;
Tekken 3, one of the best and most popular fighters ever;
FFT, which made Tactic RPGs viable outside of Japan;
the original Pokemon, which spawned a franchise that is still hugely successful, despite being milked for all it's worth, and is one of the most recognized games ever;
Fallout 2, one of the high points of WRPG history;
Baldur's Gate, the first game that used the Infinity Engine which would be used in Baldur's Gate 2 and Planescape Torment, among the best WRPGs and indeed, games in general, and made Bioware famous;
Half-Life, which drastically influenced all further FPS, especially with Counter Strike;
DDR, arguably the most important rhythm game;
Unreal, which spawned a very relevant and successful franchise;
Rainbow Six, which would spawn the tactic shooter;
Gran Turismo, which would spawn one of the most important racing franchise;
and Grim Fandago, one of the last great adventures, hugely underappreciated.
How many comparable games did we have this year? Galaxy, Orange Box, maybe Halo3, maybe Bioshock or Mass Effect (depending on future sequels)? It's not even comparable. 1998 was so many times better and more important than 2007.
Sorry to burst your PS3 hype bubble, but it is unlikely that next year will have any game better than Mario Galaxy.Ynos Yrros said:
Games have been way too overhyped this gen. See Lair, Assassin's Creed, Heavenly Sword, Twilight Princess and even Halo 3 as far as I'm concerned. Don't judge a game before it is actually released, otherwise even a good game will disappoint you.