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What is your personal "Top 10 games of the decade"?
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10: Pokemon Gold/Silver
Man, this game completely justified me getting a Gameboy Color. I don't think this game ever got taken out of the cartridge slot once I got it. Lots of link cable rivalry was spawned between me and friends as well.
9: Guitar Hero
I remember being so confused as to why people could enjoy a game like this, until I first played it. It was like some kind of grand revelation to me. I'm not so hot towards music games these days, but there was a time when I played the first Guitar Hero entirely too much.
8: The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
This game was technically a mess, the story was stupid, and the animations were laughable... but man, never has a game given me such a great sense of dropping me in a world to fuck around in. Something no sandbox game, or subsequent Bethesda game have made me feel.
7: Team Fortress 2
Pyros of the world unite! Fuck scouts!
6: Marvel vs. Capcom 2
I never really got into a fighting game "scene" until MVC2. For whatever unknown reason, every single person I knew at that point in time was into this game... even the friends I had that didn't play video games played MVC2.
5: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
I have always been a giant fan of the Tony Hawk games. While it sickens me to see what the series has turned into, I can always look back at the perfection that was THPS3, and smile.
4: Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory
I never expected to be a fan of any stealth game, much less a Tom Clancy stealth game. Something about Splinter Cell though, makes me enjoy the hell out of it. I've played through the campaign more times than I can count, and it's STILL a great co-op game to this very day.
3: Super Mario Galaxy
It was impossible for me to ever play this game and NOT be smiling like an idiot at the same time.
2: Phantom Dust
This game was so weird, and so great. I used to be big into collectible card games before I got back into video games, so Phantom Dust was a game that appealed greatly to my sensibilities. The world was great, the campaign was great, and the multiplayer drew me and my friends into it in a big way.
1: Halo 2
I have to give my number one spot to Halo 2, just by the nature of how much time I spent with it. I had a good clan to play with all the time, I ended up knowing the maps inside and out, custom games like flipping the tank in Zanzibar were great... I logged so many goddamn hours into this game. Campaign wasn't the best of the series, but it was the best story out of all the Halo games, so I forgive it.
Man, this game completely justified me getting a Gameboy Color. I don't think this game ever got taken out of the cartridge slot once I got it. Lots of link cable rivalry was spawned between me and friends as well.
9: Guitar Hero
I remember being so confused as to why people could enjoy a game like this, until I first played it. It was like some kind of grand revelation to me. I'm not so hot towards music games these days, but there was a time when I played the first Guitar Hero entirely too much.
8: The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
This game was technically a mess, the story was stupid, and the animations were laughable... but man, never has a game given me such a great sense of dropping me in a world to fuck around in. Something no sandbox game, or subsequent Bethesda game have made me feel.
7: Team Fortress 2
Pyros of the world unite! Fuck scouts!
6: Marvel vs. Capcom 2
I never really got into a fighting game "scene" until MVC2. For whatever unknown reason, every single person I knew at that point in time was into this game... even the friends I had that didn't play video games played MVC2.
5: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
I have always been a giant fan of the Tony Hawk games. While it sickens me to see what the series has turned into, I can always look back at the perfection that was THPS3, and smile.
4: Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory
I never expected to be a fan of any stealth game, much less a Tom Clancy stealth game. Something about Splinter Cell though, makes me enjoy the hell out of it. I've played through the campaign more times than I can count, and it's STILL a great co-op game to this very day.
3: Super Mario Galaxy
It was impossible for me to ever play this game and NOT be smiling like an idiot at the same time.
2: Phantom Dust
This game was so weird, and so great. I used to be big into collectible card games before I got back into video games, so Phantom Dust was a game that appealed greatly to my sensibilities. The world was great, the campaign was great, and the multiplayer drew me and my friends into it in a big way.
1: Halo 2
I have to give my number one spot to Halo 2, just by the nature of how much time I spent with it. I had a good clan to play with all the time, I ended up knowing the maps inside and out, custom games like flipping the tank in Zanzibar were great... I logged so many goddamn hours into this game. Campaign wasn't the best of the series, but it was the best story out of all the Halo games, so I forgive it.
Flakster99
Member
Top 10 in terms of time investment, fun, and replayability.
1. Everquest
Holds a special place in my heart as it captivated me like no other game before it, or since in all honesty. It's open concepts, group content, raid content, the ability to pretty much do what you pleased when you pleased, perseverance and the ability to adapt, the community aspect, the rewards (loot) system, the bugs and all the broken concepts, all of it. Not a perfect game by any means, but the experience was one of a kind and one that I will NEVER forget.
2. Baldur's Gate 2 (/w expansion)
The grandess, most epic, replayable role playing game ever created. The sheer amount of content, artistic style, abilities, loot, mod community, all tied together with AD&D 2nd Edition rules set - so much fun. David Warner as the voice of Jon Irenicus, brilliant. The character had to be one of the most superbly written adversaries in any game.
3. Diablo 2
One of 2 games to pull me away from Everquest, the other being Baldur's Gate 2, for extended periods of time. The loot whore in me has never been so happy. And the continued updates throughout the years, unprecedented.
4. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii)
It's all about the dungeons, the sureal sounds, the gameplay mechanics, the dungeons, the addition of a new/added change in style and concepts, the NPC's, the dungeons. Have I mentioned the dungeons?
5. Resident Evil 4 (Wii)
Holy. Fucking. Shit. What an unexpected, brilliantly paced, ride this game truly turned out to be. Cheesy? Sure! Fun? Yup! The upgrades, the memorable bosses and NPC's, the one liners, the extras, and that beautiful ending music with credits. /swoon
7. Tales of Vesperia
I'm kinda surprised to see this game make my personal list, but I have to tell ya, this game provided so much to do, and most of it was just a blast to play, and replay. I thought the story was interesting, the characters and their back story and motivation to be acceptable and fun. What an unexpected, yet, awesome game this turned out to be.
8. World of Warcraft
Vannila (pre-BC) WoW was a pleasure to be apart of, and experience. Truly, for me, Everquest 2.0.
9. The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
I replay this game now and again and some aspects of this game are just timeless. It messes with my emotions, and creeps me out, and the structure of the game is superbly paced, rock solid, yet sometimes daunting for such an innovative, inventive concept.
10. Uncharted 2
Upped the anti in cinematic experience, certainly one for the books. The humor, the story, the locales and how involved certain respective set-pieces were in gameplay. A beautiful, nicely paced (not to long, not to short), breath taking, fun game with sweet sound.
1. Everquest
Holds a special place in my heart as it captivated me like no other game before it, or since in all honesty. It's open concepts, group content, raid content, the ability to pretty much do what you pleased when you pleased, perseverance and the ability to adapt, the community aspect, the rewards (loot) system, the bugs and all the broken concepts, all of it. Not a perfect game by any means, but the experience was one of a kind and one that I will NEVER forget.
2. Baldur's Gate 2 (/w expansion)
The grandess, most epic, replayable role playing game ever created. The sheer amount of content, artistic style, abilities, loot, mod community, all tied together with AD&D 2nd Edition rules set - so much fun. David Warner as the voice of Jon Irenicus, brilliant. The character had to be one of the most superbly written adversaries in any game.
3. Diablo 2
One of 2 games to pull me away from Everquest, the other being Baldur's Gate 2, for extended periods of time. The loot whore in me has never been so happy. And the continued updates throughout the years, unprecedented.
4. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii)
It's all about the dungeons, the sureal sounds, the gameplay mechanics, the dungeons, the addition of a new/added change in style and concepts, the NPC's, the dungeons. Have I mentioned the dungeons?
5. Resident Evil 4 (Wii)
Holy. Fucking. Shit. What an unexpected, brilliantly paced, ride this game truly turned out to be. Cheesy? Sure! Fun? Yup! The upgrades, the memorable bosses and NPC's, the one liners, the extras, and that beautiful ending music with credits. /swoon
7. Tales of Vesperia
I'm kinda surprised to see this game make my personal list, but I have to tell ya, this game provided so much to do, and most of it was just a blast to play, and replay. I thought the story was interesting, the characters and their back story and motivation to be acceptable and fun. What an unexpected, yet, awesome game this turned out to be.
8. World of Warcraft
Vannila (pre-BC) WoW was a pleasure to be apart of, and experience. Truly, for me, Everquest 2.0.
9. The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
I replay this game now and again and some aspects of this game are just timeless. It messes with my emotions, and creeps me out, and the structure of the game is superbly paced, rock solid, yet sometimes daunting for such an innovative, inventive concept.
10. Uncharted 2
Upped the anti in cinematic experience, certainly one for the books. The humor, the story, the locales and how involved certain respective set-pieces were in gameplay. A beautiful, nicely paced (not to long, not to short), breath taking, fun game with sweet sound.
Just going to rattle them off the top of my head in no particular order....
At least those were the most memorable experiences.
- Halo
- Ratchet and Clank Up Your Arsenal
- Final Fantasy XII
- Shadow of the Colossus
- God of War II
- Uncharted
- Crackdown
- Metroid Prime
- Zelda Wind Waker
- Skies of Arcadia
At least those were the most memorable experiences.
jangotangos
Member
1. Crackdown
2. Metal Gear Solid 4
3. Batman: Arkham Asylum
4. Power Stone 2
5. Metal Of Honor Allied Assault/Frontline
6. WWF No Mercy
7. Devil May Cry
8. Onimusha
9. Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines
10. Bioshock
2. Metal Gear Solid 4
3. Batman: Arkham Asylum
4. Power Stone 2
5. Metal Of Honor Allied Assault/Frontline
6. WWF No Mercy
7. Devil May Cry
8. Onimusha
9. Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines
10. Bioshock
Reticent Rhino
Member
1) Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence
2) Okami
3) Zelda: Majora's Mask
4) Final Fantasy X
5) Mass Effect
6) Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
7) The Orange Box
8) The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
9) Shadow of the Colossus
10) The World Ends With You
Batman: Arkham Asylum gets an honorable mention since I haven't finished it yet, but from what I've played so far, it deserves to go on the list.
2) Okami
3) Zelda: Majora's Mask
4) Final Fantasy X
5) Mass Effect
6) Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
7) The Orange Box
8) The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
9) Shadow of the Colossus
10) The World Ends With You
Batman: Arkham Asylum gets an honorable mention since I haven't finished it yet, but from what I've played so far, it deserves to go on the list.
The games that kept me gamin this decade in no particualr order... except the last
Champions of Norrath
Metroid Prime
Soul Calibur2
Need for Speed Underground
Pokemon GSC and RS
Final Fantasy Chrystal Chronicals
Halo 3
Tales of Symponia
Legend of ZELDA Wind Waker
Resident Evil 4
And last but not least Super Smash Bros Melee, when your playn with a group of people who enjoy the game, it is the game of forever.
Since this is the decade I really became a gamer, these are the games that opened up the horizon for me and really stuck with me.
Champions of Norrath
Metroid Prime
Soul Calibur2
Need for Speed Underground
Pokemon GSC and RS
Final Fantasy Chrystal Chronicals
Halo 3
Tales of Symponia
Legend of ZELDA Wind Waker
Resident Evil 4
And last but not least Super Smash Bros Melee, when your playn with a group of people who enjoy the game, it is the game of forever.
Since this is the decade I really became a gamer, these are the games that opened up the horizon for me and really stuck with me.
Ico and Shadow The Colossus - I haven't finished them yet I desperately want The Last Guardian over all other games due out this generation so far.
GeoDefense - Made me respect the iphone as a real gaming platform.
Half-Life 1&2 - Made FPS one of my favourite genres.
God Of War 1&2 - This is why I game. Epic.
Mirror's Edge - With some refinement this game could be perfect.
Heavenly Sword - First glimpse of current-gen potential for me.
Osmos - Mesmerising especially when inebriated.
Zen Bound - I was touching that iphone like I didn't before!
Beyond Good & Evil - I had no choice but to finish it.
Psychonauts - Some games make me smile. This is one of them.
Oh FUCK I forgot Rez.
GeoDefense - Made me respect the iphone as a real gaming platform.
Half-Life 1&2 - Made FPS one of my favourite genres.
God Of War 1&2 - This is why I game. Epic.
Mirror's Edge - With some refinement this game could be perfect.
Heavenly Sword - First glimpse of current-gen potential for me.
Osmos - Mesmerising especially when inebriated.
Zen Bound - I was touching that iphone like I didn't before!
Beyond Good & Evil - I had no choice but to finish it.
Psychonauts - Some games make me smile. This is one of them.
Oh FUCK I forgot Rez.
blu
Wants the largest console games publisher to avoid Nintendo's platforms.
unordered:
re4
the action horror adventure game of the forever. a freak of nature, by a brilliant team, with one of the longest dev times, restarted multiple times. i doubt we will see another such masterpiece in the industry. not in our lifetime, anyway.
gran turismo 3 & 4
the emblematic car enthusiast game series. not the best simulator. not the most innovative. but the overall most accomplished product - the bar by which everybody else measure their racing games. a meticulously crafted ride toy.
metroid prime series
another freak of nature that does not normally occur in the industry - a stroke of genius, a paramount episode in the history of videgames. hat off to your genius, retro.
tales of symphonia & abyss
the golden age of the tales series.
soul calibur 2
the last of the great caliburs. farewell, friend, hope to see you again in your full splendor one day.
ikaruga
the apogee of the classic shmup. the shmuppest of them all.
geometry wars & gw: galaxies
the new episode in the history of shmups - like a phoenix, it reinvents the genre by returning back to its roots.
zack & wiki
another reinvention of a once-flourishing genre - the poing'n'click adventure. only it's not about pointing and clicking anymore.
super mario galaxy
platforming will never die. and it's always one hop before the competition. all it takes for the king to return is a talented team.
a myriad of brilliant handheld games
before the beginning of this past decade handheld gaming was pretty much tetris for me. today the most playtime i have is on the multitude of my handhelds. viva la handheld revolution!
re4
the action horror adventure game of the forever. a freak of nature, by a brilliant team, with one of the longest dev times, restarted multiple times. i doubt we will see another such masterpiece in the industry. not in our lifetime, anyway.
gran turismo 3 & 4
the emblematic car enthusiast game series. not the best simulator. not the most innovative. but the overall most accomplished product - the bar by which everybody else measure their racing games. a meticulously crafted ride toy.
metroid prime series
another freak of nature that does not normally occur in the industry - a stroke of genius, a paramount episode in the history of videgames. hat off to your genius, retro.
tales of symphonia & abyss
the golden age of the tales series.
soul calibur 2
the last of the great caliburs. farewell, friend, hope to see you again in your full splendor one day.
ikaruga
the apogee of the classic shmup. the shmuppest of them all.
geometry wars & gw: galaxies
the new episode in the history of shmups - like a phoenix, it reinvents the genre by returning back to its roots.
zack & wiki
another reinvention of a once-flourishing genre - the poing'n'click adventure. only it's not about pointing and clicking anymore.
super mario galaxy
platforming will never die. and it's always one hop before the competition. all it takes for the king to return is a talented team.
a myriad of brilliant handheld games
before the beginning of this past decade handheld gaming was pretty much tetris for me. today the most playtime i have is on the multitude of my handhelds. viva la handheld revolution!
No use in ordering them, the experiences are too varied and memories too jumbled.
Diablo 2
World of Warcraft
Half Life 2
Metroid Prime
Resident Evil 4
Shadow of the Colossus
Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Persona 4
Super Mario Galaxy
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
I suppose it's obvious I lean toward single-player games.
Diablo 2
World of Warcraft
Half Life 2
Metroid Prime
Resident Evil 4
Shadow of the Colossus
Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Persona 4
Super Mario Galaxy
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
I suppose it's obvious I lean toward single-player games.
DevilWillcry
Member
1. Shadow of the Colossus
2. God of War
3. Ico
4. God of War II
5. LittleBig Planet
6. Burnout 3: Takedown
7. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
8. Kingdom Hearts
9. Jak and Daxter: The Precursor's Legacy
10. Resident Evil 4
2. God of War
3. Ico
4. God of War II
5. LittleBig Planet
6. Burnout 3: Takedown
7. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
8. Kingdom Hearts
9. Jak and Daxter: The Precursor's Legacy
10. Resident Evil 4
Lagspike_exe
Member
I'm seeing a lot of Uncharted mentions, and the game is still to kick in the nostalgia overdrive.
Being posted because of it's freshness, or is truly one of the best games of the decades (for, me, at least, it pretty much is, but how many of you agree as well)?
Being posted because of it's freshness, or is truly one of the best games of the decades (for, me, at least, it pretty much is, but how many of you agree as well)?
In my opinion it's one of the top two games of this current generation (beside and perhaps behind Super Mario Galaxy) which merits at least consideration for the decade top ten. For me it earned that spot against several other games from the PS2 era that could have made the list and at least one tremendous PC game, Civilization 4.Lagspike_exe said:
Who knows what time and nostalgia will bring.
This is hard to say.
i'll try:
1. Silent Hill 2 - PlayStation 2
2. Shenmue (either 1 or 2) - DreamCast
3. The elder scrolls III: Morrowind - PC
4. Jet Set Radio Future - XBox
5. Shadow of the Colossus - PlayStation 2
6. The Sims 2 - PC
7. Civilization 4 - PC
8. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater - PlayStation 2
9. Ninja Gaiden 2 Sigma(or Black) - PlayStation 3(or XBox)
10. Skate - XBox360
i'll try:
1. Silent Hill 2 - PlayStation 2
2. Shenmue (either 1 or 2) - DreamCast
3. The elder scrolls III: Morrowind - PC
4. Jet Set Radio Future - XBox
5. Shadow of the Colossus - PlayStation 2
6. The Sims 2 - PC
7. Civilization 4 - PC
8. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater - PlayStation 2
9. Ninja Gaiden 2 Sigma(or Black) - PlayStation 3(or XBox)
10. Skate - XBox360
Micromegas
Member
Anarchy Online
World of Warcraft
MGS4
Demon's Souls
Valkyria Chronicles
CoD4 (for online)
Myth 2 (1999)
AoE2: Age of Kings
SMaC (yes, it was released more than ten years ago, but I still played it this decade!)
BG2
World of Warcraft
MGS4
Demon's Souls
Valkyria Chronicles
CoD4 (for online)
Myth 2 (1999)
AoE2: Age of Kings
SMaC (yes, it was released more than ten years ago, but I still played it this decade!)
BG2
Epic Tier 3 Engineer
Banned
Super Metroid.
Oh wait...
Oh wait...
My favorite game of the decade is "Naked Touch Body Competition". My Uncle taught it to me, but no one else ever wants to play it when I ask...
Aside from that fiasco I would say, in no particular order:
Dragon Age
World Of Warcraft
Day of Defeat
Avendar: The Crucible of Legends
GTA 4
Dead Space
Battlefield: Bad Company
Sam and Max all seasons
COD 4: Modern Warfare
Fallout 3
Aside from that fiasco I would say, in no particular order:
Dragon Age
World Of Warcraft
Day of Defeat
Avendar: The Crucible of Legends
GTA 4
Dead Space
Battlefield: Bad Company
Sam and Max all seasons
COD 4: Modern Warfare
Fallout 3
A Link to the Past
Banned
Hmm
10. Dragon Quest VIII
9. The World Ends with You
8. Advance Wars
7. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
6. Super Mario Galaxy
5. The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
4. Disgaea: Hour of Darkness
3. Portal
2. Half-Life 2
1. Mother 3
10. Dragon Quest VIII
9. The World Ends with You
8. Advance Wars
7. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
6. Super Mario Galaxy
5. The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
4. Disgaea: Hour of Darkness
3. Portal
2. Half-Life 2
1. Mother 3
Dragona Akehi
Retired
Keep in mind these are not in order, as I don't do particularly well with lists in the first place:
Majora's Mask
DQVII
Valkyrie Profile
Trauma Centre
SMT 3 Nocturne
Etrian Odyssey
BOFV: Dragon Quarter
Ys VI Napishtim
Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles (GameCube)
Demon's Souls
However, if late 1999 can count: slot out Demon's Souls for Grandia
Majora's Mask
DQVII
Valkyrie Profile
Trauma Centre
SMT 3 Nocturne
Etrian Odyssey
BOFV: Dragon Quarter
Ys VI Napishtim
Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles (GameCube)
Demon's Souls
However, if late 1999 can count: slot out Demon's Souls for Grandia
soopaeternal
Member
In no order:
Capcom vs SNK: Millennium Fight 2000
Halo 2
Timesplitters 2
Zone of the Enders: Second Runner
Ninja Gaiden Sigma
SSX 3
Tekken Tag Tournament
Rival Schools: Project Justice
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2
Portal
Capcom vs SNK: Millennium Fight 2000
Halo 2
Timesplitters 2
Zone of the Enders: Second Runner
Ninja Gaiden Sigma
SSX 3
Tekken Tag Tournament
Rival Schools: Project Justice
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2
Portal
A Link to the Past
Banned
Dragona Akehi said:
Maan, I keep meaning to get the latest Etrian Odyssey game, but for some reason I keep forgetting. I should make a note of getting it.
1. Banjo-Tooie (N64)
2. Metroid Prime (GC)
3. God of War II (PS2)
4. The Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask (N64)
5. Metroid Prime 2: Echoes (GC)
6. Shenmue II (DC)
7. Ico (PS2)
8. Wario Land 3 (GBC)
9. Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones (PC)
10. The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess (GC)
2. Metroid Prime (GC)
3. God of War II (PS2)
4. The Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask (N64)
5. Metroid Prime 2: Echoes (GC)
6. Shenmue II (DC)
7. Ico (PS2)
8. Wario Land 3 (GBC)
9. Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones (PC)
10. The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess (GC)
This is some Sophie's Choice shit right here.
Jesus Christ, wotta century it's been.
- Resident Evil 4
- Rock Band 2
- Donkey Kong Jungle Beat
- Metal Gear Solid 3
- Gears of War
- Advance Wars 2
- Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan!
- Mirror's Edge
- Persona 4
- Burnout 3: Takedown
Jesus Christ, wotta century it's been.
beelzebozo
Jealous Bastard
man, i knew when RE4 was about to be released it would likely be totally fucking boss, but i had no idea just how boss.
John Dunbar
correct about everything
Shenmue 1 and 2
Super Mario Galaxy
Wind Waker
Twilight Princess
Rome: Total War
Civilization IV
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Animal Crossing
Shadow of the Colossus
Super Mario Galaxy
Wind Waker
Twilight Princess
Rome: Total War
Civilization IV
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Animal Crossing
Shadow of the Colossus
1.- Shadow of The Colossus
What can be said about this game that hasn't be said before? Pushes the boundaries of the PS2 to their limits, inventive - daring - bold game design, ridiculously beautiful art direction. Lately the following adjective is used to describe many things, but SotC is one game that truly deserves to be called epic.
2.- ICO
The successor to Another World. An artistic achievement. Fumito Ueda immediately crowned among the gaming gods.
3.- Metal Gear Solid 3
Hideous Kojima's masterpiece. He learned from his past mistakes and made a seriously awesome stealth game set during the 60's cold war. Incredibly varied gameplay, unforgettable bosses, beautiful locales and even has an interesting and well presented storyline. Unfortunately he then forgot all the lessons he learned and made a self-serving piece of shit after this game.
4.- Uncharted 2
Cry moar bitter tears, haters. Yes, I'm talking to you.
5.- Resident Evil 4
BOOM ZOMBIE HEADSHOT. This series desperately needs the return of Mikami. Jun Takeuchi needs to go get fucked.
6.- Flower
Blossoming flowers and lighting up grass during the nighttime made me emotional. Can't explain it really, but it's impossible to replicate this kind of experience in any other form of media.
7.- Ridge Racer V
My all-time favorite arcade racer. Just taking corners in this game is so fucking fun, the drifting is ridiculous but exhilarating still.
8.- Half Life 2 + Episode 1 + Episode 2
The greatest single-player FPS camapaign. Where's my goddamn Episode 3? It's gonna be 3 years damnit. THREE YEARS.
9.- Metroid Prime
Probably reason enough to own a Gamecube at one point. I'll never understand the haters. So what if it's first-person? Still a fucking awesome Metroid experience.
10.- Jet Grind Radio
The one Dreamcast exclusive that has stayed exclusive and is still very much worth playing through. I miss this Sega. Fuck you, current Sega.
TheChewyWaffles
Member
1. World of Warcraft
2. Age of Empires 2 + expansion
3. Call of Duty 4
4. MW2
5. Crackdown
6. Earth & Beyond
7. Flower
8. Diablo 2/LoD
9. Resistance
10. Ratchet & Clank Future Tools (hey, it was my first R&C)
I've enjoyed lots of other games, but what I tried to focus on were games I played a lot or really, really enjoyed on a single pass (Flower)
2. Age of Empires 2 + expansion
3. Call of Duty 4
4. MW2
5. Crackdown
6. Earth & Beyond
7. Flower
8. Diablo 2/LoD
9. Resistance
10. Ratchet & Clank Future Tools (hey, it was my first R&C)
I've enjoyed lots of other games, but what I tried to focus on were games I played a lot or really, really enjoyed on a single pass (Flower)
Insert the obligatory: no particular order here...
Metropolis Street Racer (DC)
NFL 2K5 (Xbox)
Crackdown (360)
Halo (Xbox)
Shenmue (DC)
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec (PS2)
Geometry Wars: RE (360)
Silent Hill 2 (PS2)
Shadow of the Colossus (PS2)
Spider-man 2 (Xbox)
Wow...even I wouldn't have guessed some of these would make my top 10 of the decade prior to sitting down, thinking about it, and typing it out.
Metropolis Street Racer (DC)
NFL 2K5 (Xbox)
Crackdown (360)
Halo (Xbox)
Shenmue (DC)
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec (PS2)
Geometry Wars: RE (360)
Silent Hill 2 (PS2)
Shadow of the Colossus (PS2)
Spider-man 2 (Xbox)
Wow...even I wouldn't have guessed some of these would make my top 10 of the decade prior to sitting down, thinking about it, and typing it out.
Whifflebat
Member
1. WoW - I kinda hate putting this here, BUT it is definitely the game that I have sunk the most hours in. At the end of the day, it is a fantastically, deviously well designed game.
2. Shadow of the Colossus - The game moved me. Very few games can do that.
3. Silent Hill 2 - The most innerving game I've ever played. Good games trigger strong reactions. SH2 made me fear the dark again.
4. Resident Evil 4 - "Whatta ya buyin'?"
5. Dragon Quest VIII - One of the most delightful RPGs I've ever played.
6. Chrono Cross - Best battle system. Best music. Best intro.
7. Team Fortress 2 - Behind WoW, spent the most time playing this.
8. Persona 4 - Great series, great RPG.
9. Final Fantasy Tactics Advanced - I know, I know... Not nearly as complex or interesting as the original in a lot of ways, yet I spent 40 hours at this game without playing anything else, which I have never done before or since.
10. Etrian Odessey I/II - Simple dungeon crawl with a mapping feature, yet it got so many RPG elements right. I pine for an English 7th Dragon...
2. Shadow of the Colossus - The game moved me. Very few games can do that.
3. Silent Hill 2 - The most innerving game I've ever played. Good games trigger strong reactions. SH2 made me fear the dark again.
4. Resident Evil 4 - "Whatta ya buyin'?"
5. Dragon Quest VIII - One of the most delightful RPGs I've ever played.
6. Chrono Cross - Best battle system. Best music. Best intro.
7. Team Fortress 2 - Behind WoW, spent the most time playing this.
8. Persona 4 - Great series, great RPG.
9. Final Fantasy Tactics Advanced - I know, I know... Not nearly as complex or interesting as the original in a lot of ways, yet I spent 40 hours at this game without playing anything else, which I have never done before or since.
10. Etrian Odessey I/II - Simple dungeon crawl with a mapping feature, yet it got so many RPG elements right. I pine for an English 7th Dragon...
Just curious, what's your reasoning for going for this over the sequel? There's a lot of cases where I can see the reasoning behind ranking games higher than sequels that objectively did things better, but this is one of those cases where the sequel supplants the original entirely. It's got a mode that's exactly like 1, plus 5 other equally-at-worst interesting ones, plus amazing new leaderboard integration.Flavius said:
charlequin
Banned
Okay, I'm not 100% happy with it, but after some thought I guess I've settled on:
World of Warcraft
Persona 4
Final Fantasy X
Super Mario Galaxy
Mother 3
Phoenix Wright 3
Katamari Damacy
Soul Calibur 2
Metroid Prime
Etrian Odyssey
Mostly making this list pointed out to me how I need to go back and play the good shooters from the first half of the decade that I never went through.
World of Warcraft
Persona 4
Final Fantasy X
Super Mario Galaxy
Mother 3
Phoenix Wright 3
Katamari Damacy
Soul Calibur 2
Metroid Prime
Etrian Odyssey
Mostly making this list pointed out to me how I need to go back and play the good shooters from the first half of the decade that I never went through.
Shig said:
Simply the fact that I played the hell out of the first one, and while I enjoyed the sequel as well, I didn't play it nearly as much. There's so much good stuff on 360 now, but back at launch, and for a good while afterwards, there really wasn't a hell of a lot. Take a really good game like Geo Wars, and put it on a console where folks are starved for the next big thing, and it becomes even more memorable. By the time the sequel launched, I had already amassed something of a backlog on 360, and had a pretty nice selection of good-to-great quality games from which to choose.
Wolves Evolve
Member
Vagrant Story
Rez
Metal Gear Solid 2
Ico
Fatal Frame / Project Zero
Demon's Souls
Last Blade 2 (Ghaleon, my brah)
God Hand
Final Fantasy XII
Resident Evil 4
I thought I was so damn indie, but when it comes to the crunch, oh no. Seriously, though, God Hand is a generation-breaker. I got emotional when I beat it.
Rez
Metal Gear Solid 2
Ico
Fatal Frame / Project Zero
Demon's Souls
Last Blade 2 (Ghaleon, my brah)
God Hand
Final Fantasy XII
Resident Evil 4
I thought I was so damn indie, but when it comes to the crunch, oh no. Seriously, though, God Hand is a generation-breaker. I got emotional when I beat it.
The Librarian
Banned
Nerd.charlequin said:
Angelus Errare
Banned
Persona 4
Final Fantasy XII
Okami
SOTC
Deus Ex
Half Life 2 (+Episodes)
Ico
Uncharted 2
Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines
Zone of Enders 1/2
Final Fantasy XII
Okami
SOTC
Deus Ex
Half Life 2 (+Episodes)
Ico
Uncharted 2
Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines
Zone of Enders 1/2
Forceatowulf
G***n S**n*bi
FFX
MGS2
DMC3
DMC1
GTA: SA
SSX: Tricky
MGS3
RE: 4
SOTC
DQ: 8
Honorable mentions:
Maximo 2
Okami
NBA Streets
Pokemon Crystal
FFXII
Onimusha
Jak and Daxter
SOCOM
Well as you can clearly see the PS2 kicked my ass. I was not even ready for the amount of awesome I was in for this decade. The hits just kept on comin'. They never stopped.
MGS2
DMC3
DMC1
GTA: SA
SSX: Tricky
MGS3
RE: 4
SOTC
DQ: 8
Honorable mentions:
Maximo 2
Okami
NBA Streets
Pokemon Crystal
FFXII
Onimusha
Jak and Daxter
SOCOM
Well as you can clearly see the PS2 kicked my ass. I was not even ready for the amount of awesome I was in for this decade. The hits just kept on comin'. They never stopped.
charlequin
Banned
Nab said:
People take their dicks out for Crackdown.
The Storyteller
Member
Team Fortress 2 (PC)
Bioshock (PC)
Paper Mario 2: The Thousand Year Door (GCN)
Pokemon Gold/Silver (GBC)
Pikmin 2 (GCN)
Resident Evil 4 (GCN)
Left 4 Dead 2 (PC)
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (PS2)
Zone of the Enders 2 (PS2)
Elite Beat Agents (DS)
Bioshock (PC)
Paper Mario 2: The Thousand Year Door (GCN)
Pokemon Gold/Silver (GBC)
Pikmin 2 (GCN)
Resident Evil 4 (GCN)
Left 4 Dead 2 (PC)
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (PS2)
Zone of the Enders 2 (PS2)
Elite Beat Agents (DS)