Professor Beef
Banned
Hey bros its your ol pal vector here swaggin it out on the neo gamin age forums
Guys he finally did it, my man Beef finally made a top ten and he asked your boy Vector to help him out
All I gotta say is that it was a good call
Shoutouts to classic references
And here's the list
Persona 4
- Whenever I think of the best game of all time, my mind always goes straight to Inaba. I don't want to write down every single thing I like about the game (although I easily could) because it's a huge laundry list. The music (oh my GOD the music), the humor, the battle system, etc. Golden added more stuff to love, although the exclusive dungeon is a bit of a lame one. But that's not enough to dampen my love of the game at all. The anime only increased how much I absolutely treasure this game, and it very nearly caused me to break my ASW boycott. I've got no problems admitting that Persona 4 is my personal GOAT.
Majora's Mask
- One of the three best Zelda games of all-time (two of which are on this list actually). While the spooky atmosphere is indeed memorable, and it does make the game quite chilling and adds to the darkness of the overall theme, that's not what makes me love this game so much. The overall refinement of the OoT gameplay mixed with a unique way to tackle dungeons, as well as a fantastic cast of characters and side-quests, make this game more memorable to me than nearly every other Zelda game ever made. Hauntingly beautiful music help round out what is an incredible package. On a good day, however, this next game could be one I like better.
The Wind Waker
- Everything that was (initially) said about Wind Waker is everything that I love about it. The sailing, the aesthetic, completely beautiful. The cel shaded look helps make the game seem timeless (even though the bloom in the HD remake ruined it slightly). Link in this game is such a likable character, I can't imagine anyone still disliking the game after playing it. But alas, them's the breaks. A cute cast of characters (damn you Schala) helps the game become more fun than it has any right to be, and the feeling of a grand adventure that strikes you when sailing the Great Sea is something that I will never forget. The HD remake added some quality of life stuff, like a faster sail and a slightly easier Triforce Hunt, which are welcome additions to many. I personally already loved both to death, and the changes are small enough to not bug me. This game is also a great bookend to one of the more popular Zelda stories, and it does it extraordinarily well. Truly one of the greats.
Sonic 3 & Knuckles
- I'm El Presidente of SonicGAF, there has to be at least one game from the series on my list :V
But what a game it is. Probably the single-defining moment in the franchise's history that made people go "wow," Sonic 3K is without a doubt one of the series' best games. And it isn't simply nostalgia speaking; the game released in the mid-90s, and the controls to this day are still as tight as ever. It's still as beautiful as the day it was released. The powerful yet unspoken story beats are still as impactful as they were. And of course, the feeling of "fuck yeah" is still there once you collect all 16 emeralds with any given character. It's probably my age speaking, but I can't imagine going through life playing Sonic games and never having played one of the best games ever.
Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver
- SPEAKING OF NOSTALGIA
I was very nearly going to cheat and just put Pokemon: the franchise as a spot, but I got to thinking: "which game do I actually like best?" After weighing the pro/cons from the latest entries with versions that I remember refusing to put down, the choice became clear. I joke, but it's not just nostalgia that puts HGSS on this list. The game is packed to the gills with content (even though some of it is locked behind events), and has some of my most favorite features that Gamefreak for some reason refuses to re-implement. While I wouldn't say the later entries are bad, they still haven't lived up to HGSS in my mind.
Final Fantasy 9
- A fun coincidence for me to be writing about this game while it gets a PC announcement lol
I've played nearly every game in the franchise that I was able to, and none of them have captivated me like FF9 has (FF5 came close but it's missing...something, can't put my finger on it). From a great old-timey "ye olde" setting enchanted with interesting characters and awesome music, there's very little about the game that I dislike......except the battle speed BUT WHATEVER OK
Every single playable party member is interesting. Yes, even Amarant. I never find myself bored when going through their backgrounds. I may joke about them, yes, but I do it out of love. The game has so much of that "charm" that I hear about and hate using in sentences. Too much to ignore, actually. It also has a fantastic protag in Zidane who was a breath of fresh air compared to the gloomy Gus' in FF7 and FF8 (ok Cloud wasn't really all that gloomy shut up).
Streets of Rage Remake
- You might be thinking "hey fuckboi beef, why is this game on the list and not bloodborne, oh my god you disgust me exCUSE me let me go vomit." Well...that's very mean. But the reason why Streets of Rage Remake is on the list is because it's a great game, and one of the best beat-em-ups I've ever had the luck of playing. And this is including Turtles in Time.
I have always said that there is beauty in simplicity (well not out loud, but it's something I strongly believe), and in my eyes SoRR backs it up. Branching paths, a large roster of characters, great remade music, and a tough but (semi)fair difficulty helps to keep the game fresh and have you coming back for more. Even Mr. X, who is some bullshit, feels fair...in a relative sense. There's not much of a story, but to be honest the game doesn't need it. It's got a simple objective: beat people up. And thanks to the tight controls and gameplay, it becomes very easy, and very satisfying, to do so.
Donkey Kong Country 2
- Probably the only truly great game in the series, fight me if you disagree :V
I jest, but not entirely. DKC2 is honest to god one of the greatest platformers I have ever played. Not enough good things can be said about the game. In fact, people need to say more. Praise the already amazing soundtrack, dammit! Good gameplay? Try GREAT. Kremlings? We got 'em! Well-hidden secrets and collectibles? It's a Rare game, so duh! Tight controls? You bet! It's not the game's fault you died, scrub
Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Trials & Tribulations
- This is another one where I very nearly cheated and lumped the series together, but after thinking about it I found it simply wouldn't be fair to the game I look forward to the most in my yearly series replay. Earlier I said that there was beauty in simplicity, and...well Ace Attorney chucks that out the window. What started as me laughing at an admittedly dopey premise ended with me absolutely craving for more entries. A story that spans multiple games that simply doesn't let you go; simple yet nail-biting gameplay; a cast of main and side characters that can leave you in stitches or tears at the drop of a hat; writing that REFUSES to let you go. This series has it all. And while I won't say that the series "peaked" with T&T, it's certainly one of the most memorable games in the series because so many storylines come to a head in this one game with one of the most well-written (albeit unfathomable) cases ever.
Skipping over the series is a mistake made by many; don't be that person.
Chrono Trigger
- There's not really a whole lot that I can say about this game that hasn't already been said throughout the years. While Persona 4 might be my personal GOAT, Chrono Trigger might be one of the few games that I could call "perfect" with a straight face.
Just missed the Top Ten, AKA I don't know what to write about for them:
Capcom vs. SNK 2
Link's Awakening (the third Zelda game I mentioned)
Def Jam: FFNY
Turtles in Time
Ducktales Remastered
peace out
!
