I can't put them in any order, but...

Devil May Cry 3
Prince Of Persia: The Two Thrones
Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time
Final Fantasy XII
Final Fantasy VII
Beyond Good & Evil
Primal
Ratchet & Clank
Dragon Quest VIII
Dark Cloud

I realise they are all (bar one) PS2 games, but that's the only console I play regularly...

Too poor for the SNES eh?

In the total sum of my gaming life:

FF VI
MGS4
Bionic Commando (NES)
Marvel vs Capcom 2
Capcom vs SNK
Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil 2
Shadowgate (NES)
Goldeneye 007
Phantasy Star 3

World of Warcraft
Final Fantasy VI
Chrono Trigger
Resident Evil 4
Silent Hill
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII
Donkey Kong Country
Mortal Kombat II
Super Mario Bros 3
Kurushi

I might have to update this tomorrow, Purrr.

I really want to replace SH3 with 2, but I'm working through 3 to confirm, and it's still putting up a lovely fight.

Bump!

After a recent bit of mind wandering and discussion, i think I can now list a newly revised top 10.

10. Final Fantasy IX
9. Medal Of Honor - Frontline
8. Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec
7. Star Wars Battlefront II
6. Resident Evil 2
5. Pokemon - Yellow Version
4. Final Fantasy VI
3. Prince Of Persia - The Sands Of Time
2. Final Fantasy X
1. Resident Evil 4

I should state that there are several games that I'd have liked to put in here. But with only 10 spaces. I had to make a few cuts. For example, Super Pang is one my all time favorite games. But, there are several reasons why that is the case, none of which warrant it making a place in my top 10.

Yeah, I dug it up. Bite me. 1.) It should be stickied. 2.) There's a good handful of new peeps who'll probably want to partake.


Annnnd, now it is :D
Second statement stands, let's make with the posts newbies. I want MM's in particular.


I might have to update this tomorrow, Purrr.

I really want to replace SH3 with 2, but I'm working through 3 to confirm, and it's still putting up a lovely fight.

Again, after much delay, this is in fact the case.

1. Final Fantasy VI
2. Phoenix Wright: Trials and Tribulations
3. Silent Hill 2
4. Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
5. Pokemon Diamond
6. Xenogears
7. Resident Evil 4
8. Chrono Trigger
9. Super Metroid
10. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

That is a solid Top5. I like that very much :)

UUuuuhhh.... Decisions, decisions...

1. Super Smash Bros. Melee (Quite obviously)
2. Don't know
3. Don't know
4. Don't know
5. Don't know
6. Don't know
7. Don't know
8. Don't know
9. Don't know
10. Don't know

I'll fill in all the don't know's later when i remember XD


Nothing about you gives me the impression you've played and liked Melee... so I wanted to just point how how your parenthesis have failed you.

now lets see..

in descending order you've got..

Phantasy Star Online
Chrono Cross
Star Ocean 2
Legend of Legaia
Xenogears
FFVII
FFIX
Bomberman Hero
Megaman Legends I
Mario RPG

RUNNER UP: Tiny Toons Buster Busts Loose

ha!

1. King of Fighters Series (can't choose)
2. Legend of Zelda OoT/MM
3. Silent Hill 4
4. Dynasty Warriors/Samurai Warriors (Series)
5. Metal Gear 3: Snake Eater
6. Final Fantasy IV
7. Guilty Gear XX
8. Sonic the Hedgehog 2
9. Paper Mario 64
10. Capcom Vs. SNK 2

Not a final list it will change, that's kind of a solid top 5 though

Jeez...this sort of thing is hard for me.

1. FF VIII
2. FF VII
3. Chrono Trigger
4. Fallout 2
5. Heavenly Sword
6. Fallout
7. Okage
8. Chrono Cross
9. God of War
10. FF X

No real order/subject to change/etc.

1. Grim Fandango
2. Team Fortress 2 (lol puns)
3. Sonic CD
4. Donkey Kong Country
5. Marvel vs Capcom 2
6. Audiosurf
7. The Ship
8. Half-Life: Opposing Force
9. Full Pipe
10. Psychonauts

Since time passes and blesses us with ever more new worthy releases, here's my new top 10

10: Secret of Mana
9: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
8: Mass Effect
7: Metal Gear Solid
6: Final Fantasy IV, VI and IX (all equals in my book)
5: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
4: The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
3: Metroid Prime
2: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
1: Super Metroid


Honorable mentions go to Chrono Trigger, Killer Instinct, Lost Odyssey, Maniac Mansion, Resident Evil, Resident Evil 4, Super Mario Galaxy, The Legend of Zelda, Zelda 2: The Adventures of Link, Shenmue 1-2, Gradius V, Gran Turismo 4, Metropolis Street Racer, Fallout 1-2, Street Fighter Alpha 3, Gran Theft Auto IV, among many others.

1. Secret of Mana
2. Fallout 3
3. Rock Band 2
4. Final Fantasy XII
5. Metal Gear Solid 4
6. Metal Gear Solid
7. Tales of Symphonia
8. Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
9. Super Mario Sunshine
10. Starcraft

Shit's changed.

Let's see:

1# Black And White (PC Version)
2# Counter Strike: Source (mostly because I love Zombie mod to death)
3# Serious Sam: The Second Encounter
4# Crash Bandicoot 2
5# Spyro The Dragon
6# Warhammer 40k: Dawn Of War
7# Rome Total War
8# Resistance: Fall Of Man
9# Dynasty Warriors 3
10# Burnout Series

In no real order:

1. Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne

2. Fallout

3. Super Mario Bros 3.

4. Final Fantasy VI

5. The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

6. Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn.

7. Megaman 2

8. Planescape: Torment

9. Mother 3

10. Grim Fandango

1. Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES
2. Tales of the Abyss
3. Radiata Stories
4. Rogue Galaxy
5. Grandia 3
6. Kingdom Hearts II
7. Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner Raidou Kuzunoha vs The Soulless Army
8. Final Fantasy XII
9. Final Fantasy VII
10. Shadow Hearts: The Covenant

1# Black And White (PC Version)

Is there another version??

Macs don't count.

1. Secret of Mana
2. Fallout 3
3. Rock Band 2
4. Final Fantasy XII
5. Metal Gear Solid 4
6. Metal Gear Solid
7. Tales of Symphonia
8. Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
9. Super Mario Sunshine
10. Starcraft

Shit's changed.

I'm surprised and a little disappointed that Chrono Trigger isn't there.

Chrono Trigger is meh.

List away

1 Planescape: Torment
2 Xenogears
3 GTA: San Andreas
4 Shadow of the Colossus
5 Silent Hill 3
6 TES 3: Morrowind
7 Final Fantasy VI
8 Castlevania: SOTN
9 Streets of Rage 2
10 KOF: Dream Match '99

Chrono Trigger is meh.

I guess, in comparison to what's available now.

Also here's my list, in no particular order:

Chrono Trigger Obviously an awesome classic that needs no explanation.
Donkey Kong Country Groundbreaking and took platform games to a completely new level. Love those mine cart ones!
World of Warcraft The only game that has honestly kept me playing for two years straight and enjoying it more and more everyday.
Final Fantasy VI Easily the greatest Final Fantasy title to date for many obvious reasons.
Secret of Mana The SNES title that actually got me into RPGs.
Albatross18 The best online multiplayer golf / RPG game EVER.
Gunbound Whilst this does have it's flaws it's still one of the greatest online shooters available (especially for free).
Resident Evil 4 Also incredibly groundbreaking and really introduced a new dimension to the survival horror genre.
Mortal Kombat Many hours spent at the arcade playing this. Love the use of digitalised actors aswell.
Soul Blade / Soul Calibur series Fighting games don't get much better than this. Provided me with endless hours of entertainment.


Honourable Mentions
.Hack series
Silent Hill series
Kurushi
Para Para Paradise
Acrochallenge

Is there another version??

Macs don't count.

Yes, there was a version on PSone, never played it but it's in one of my old magazines.

Yes, there was a version on PSone, never played it but it's in one of my old magazines.

Srsly?

Yeah, it's not well known:

lol, that looks like shit.

I'm going to back the people with Donkey Kong Country in their list. A truly fantastic game. I might even dig it out and plug in my SNES when I get home.

Candy was hot!

The only game worth playing is Halo.

In no particular order

1. Planescape: Torment
2. Baldur's Gate 2, Throne of Bhaal
3. Fallout 1, 2
4. Neverwinter Nights 2: Mask of the Betrayer
5. Total Annihilation
6. Total Annihilation Kingdoms - Iron Plague
7. UT2004
8. StarWars KOTOR I, II
9. Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War
10. X-Com & UFO Series

Interesting couple of posts there, going from the crushing depths of epic fail to the pinnacle of epic win.

His list is the complete opposite of mine, eh? All western games versus (almost) all Japanese games. ^^




Hum... Maybe I'll do a new list.... Top 10 Western games and top 10 Japanese games....

Interesting couple of posts there, going from a troll to the pinnacle of epic win.
It's all standard stuff.

i'm not saying these are the best games ever, but they are my absolute favourites for all kind of weird idiosyncratic reasons.
i can't put them in order, but...
final fantasy VII
final fantasy 7 i think has the best story in any game i've ever played, theres never been a game before or since i have ever been so obsessed with continually replaying to discover every nuance. its world is better developed than hundreds of other fantasy creations in other games or books, films, whatever. and i will argue that tired old point TO THE DEATH. the music is absolutely amazing still and i think is the best of any of the games, perhaps for the very reason others may prefer the newer ones - the sounds. this was before real instruments were used in the music for an FF game, and i think it's seriously so much better for it. i may be old fashioned, but i like my videogame music to sound like videogame music 90% of the time. i don't like the distorted guitars & pop vocals littering the later soundtracks one bit. give me old school MIDI any day.
zelda: majora's mask
is miles better than ocarina of time in almost every aspect and i will fight anyone who says otherwise. better programmed, better scripted, better looking, and generally a fairer game. sadly most people who've played it have pussied out over the time limit thing almost instantly. the lightweights.
super smash bros brawl
my favourite arcadesque game by far. what can i say about it? unlockables are consumables for the virtual community, all my useless trinkets are restricted to digital containment. i wish they'd update this online every week and add new stuff. it SHOULD NEVER END.
bubble bobble
is the best two player co-op game of all time, at least until the enemies are gone and the food falls... single-handedly kept a doomed relationship of mine going for at least another six months.
super mario world
is the game that made me spend my saturdays in the local computer shop playing the first level over and over again (the consoles were all set to reset after a certain amount of time...). well, this, streetfighter 2 & megaman.
the secret of monkey island
monkey island 2
day of the tentacle
they simply don't make games like this anymore. the scripts of these games are still funnier than games ten years later. i miss the point & click days, the only games i've played where the speech isn't completely cringeworthy. shame lucasarts fired ron gilbert and ruined the monkey island series with the 3rd & 4th games. a ren & stimpy moment indeed. day of the tentacle is about time travel = i like it.
kirby's adventure
yes, it's incredibly easy. yes, kirby superstar is probably better (i havent played it enough yet). i don't care. this game meant more to me than the three mario games on the NES as a kid. i'll never be as nostalgic about a game again. and it was so damn advanced for a NES platformer - it had maps! and tonnes of different powers! (loads more than the SNES sequel in fact) AND IT HAD A PLOT TWIST! unheard of in those days. and i could say the same for every single game ive mentioned - but wow, the music.
donkey kong country 1 & 2
its hard to pick between this & 2 (3 was mack) so i have to have both DKC2 is bigger but a lot tougher and pretty mean in places.. the wind levels especially. DKC seems simpler in comparison but it's a much fairer game i think. hmmm even typing this im not sure. on thing i can tell you : DKC has the best soundtrack. probably my favourite game soundtrack ever, after the final fantasy / zelda games...

ummm,,,it's hard to put all of those games (old and new, genres and consoles), in just top ten,,,
and there were so many consideration to make. Hmm,,

I own a nintendo NES, SNES, and Sega, but those two were waay to old for me to remember so I start from PS1

maybe this is my top 10 list (not in the order though), this was based on the memories and the Impact they had at me, haha :

Bug's bunny Lost in time
to put it easy, this was my first game in PS1

Tomba
my first side scrolling platform adventure and the most memorable one. I wonder why they didn't made the PS2 version (or at least NDS since I own one now,,,hehe).

Chrono cross
what more could I say? great graphic, great music, great story, good character (well at least for me, haha)

Persona 3
great music, with relationship gameplay a la tokimeki memorial series, good story, and bring memories of Persona 2 (which I never finished because the CD was shattered to pieces).

Fatal Frame 2
the scariest game I ever played (and I play all horror games FYI). It made me took a 3 days bed rest in the hospital because of my sudden heart attack (I have an Aorta abnormality).

Suikoden 2
my first suikoden that leads me to became a suikoden mania,,haha. Great story, great character, good music.

Legend of Mana
the not-so-mana-series of all seiken densetsu series I've ever played, which is good for it. The map artefact system was great and the story itself is tempting. I played it many times just to get a complete list of stories.

Wild Arms 2
I love the story, I love the music, and the using of field tools was great. maybe (for me) this was the best of WA series

Kingdom Hearts
Love this more than the second sequel. Feels more disney to me and my game and multimedia professor (I once had a class for game and multimeds) just praise this game over and over at the class.

Tales of Destiny
the first Tales series I ever played and it's good! It inspired me to write an adventure tale for my junior high magazine.

I own a nintendo NES, SNES, ...
So you own a Nintendo Nintendo Entertainment System?

In no particular order:

Super Smarsh Bros. Melee
Final Fantasy VIII
Resident Evil 4
Final Fantasy X
Silent Hill 3
Counter-Strike
Call of Duty 4
Gears of War
Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
Guitar Hero's/Rock Band

Hum... Maybe I'll do a new list.... Top 10 Western games and top 10 Japanese games....

Not too shabby an idea *waits expectantly*

Okay, roughly in order.

1. Fire Pro Wrestling Returns (PS2) - Wonky localization aside, this is my pick for best wrestling game ever made. Extremely versatile, highly customizable, HUGE roster of over 300 wrestlers, with the ability to make 500 more, I�ve dedicated more time to this game that almost any other.
2. Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES) - SMW is technically better, but something about this one stands out above the rest of the 8/16-bit Marios. If compilations count, Super Mario All-Stars with Super Mario World could go here, the finest compilation of the era, Mario 1-3, the REAL SMB2, plus SMW in one cart)
3. Psychonauts (PS2) - Solid plat forming, interesting levels, unique characters, and genuinely funny.
4. Castlevania: SOTN (PS1) - The concept has been repeated by many, but this is still probably the best of the Castletroid/Metroid-vania games. Great soundtrack, excellent 2D graphics,
5. Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES/GBA) - People go on and on about OoT and such, but I�ve always enjoyed the 2D Zeldas the most, and for me this was the pinnacle of the 2D series.
6. Cave Story (Freeware, soon to be WiiWare) - The greatest freeware game ever made. It�s like everything that was good about 8-bit games mashed together into a Metroid-vania esque game, all made by one man. When this sucker gets ported to WiiWare, buy it!
7. River City Ransom (NES) - Funny, with great beat�em gameplay. The only downside is it�s kinda short once you know where everything is, and there�s so many items to buy that you�d need a strategy guide to figure out which are really worth buying.
8. GTA: Vice City (PS2) - I�ve never cared for the GTA series, but for some reason this is the only one I�ve ever liked. Maybe it was because the game was still bright and exaggerated as compared to the gloominess and grittiness of the other 3D installments. Maybe the characters clicked with me more. Whatever the reason, I got a lot of joy out of this one (except for �The Driver� mission, that sucked HARD).
9. Mega Man ? (Various) - Mega Man has to be here in some form. I was definitely a Mega Man kid growing up, but I�m not sure which should go here. Of the original NES games, 3 is probably my favorite, Mega Man X is a contender too, and I�ve gotta admit I loved Mega Man 9 on the Wii this year. So yeah, either 3,9,or X, depending on the day.
10. Pokemon Silver (GBC) - I haven�t played a Pokemon game in ages, but from what I�ve seen of the more recent ones I�ve never been impressed enough to buy them. Back in the day, I loved these games, and this was the one I spent most of my time with. After the disappointing Yellow version, this was the update I�d wanted, and the one I don�t think any recent Pokemon has delivered on.

Honorable Mentions:
-Beyond Oasis (Genesis) - I�ve got a soft spot for this one. It�s one of the first games I ever beat. It�s a solid Zelda clone with nice graphics and a cool addition of spirit helpers who serve various purposes, from solving puzzles to beating up baddies.
-Bioshock (360) - One of the few modern games to really click with me. The endings felt a little tacked on, and the fact that you aren�t punished at all for dying kinda detracts from it at points. But it has great atmosphere, a real storyline, and rock solid gameplay. Though I�ve heard tell it�s just stripped down next-gen version of System Shock 2, so I�ve gotta give that a try down the line.
-Comix Zone (Genesis) - Stylish and creative beat�em up. Loved this game to death back in the day.
-Lucas Arts Point and Click Adventure games (PC) - I really don�t have enough experience with these to put any of them anywhere near the list, but I have a thing for these games. Once I�ve dedicated some time to sitting down and playing them, Sam and Max or Monkey Island might even make the list.
-Mark of Kri (PS2) - Underrated action/stealth game. It�s short, but it has an interest combat system and an great art style that�s like a cross between Conan the Barbarian and a Disney flick. Not the greatest game of all time, but one that I�m attached to.
-Maximo: Ghosts to Glory (PS2) - Originally designed as an update of the Ghosts n� Goblins series, this game had a cool art design and very old school gameplay. It was HARD and chalk full of secrets. Shame they dumbed down the sequel cuz people complained about the difficulty so much.
-Max Payne (PS2) - Okay, I know that many consider this to be the weakest version of the game, but sue me. The story was gritty and interesting and drew me in. It had it�s rough points, but I loved it in the end. Too bad the sequel blew.
-MediEvil (PS1) - Not a masterpiece by any means, but a solid 3D hack n� slasher with a lot of character and a special place in my heart.
-No More Heroes (Wii) - The game had it�s flaws, but it had fun combat, funny dialogue, a strange and interesting world, and a style about it that touched just the right nerve.
-Super Dodge Ball (NES) - Lots of fun watching little RCR people beam each other with atomic dodge balls. Just simple fun, with great music too.
-Tecmo Super Bowl (NES) - This one earns points for being one of the only sports games I like. I don�t know why, but I love this one something fierce.

And quite a few obvious classics I don�t want to bother mentioning. There�s also plenty of the so called instant classics that I haven�t played yet, so this obviously isn�t definitive, just some geek�s personal faves.

Random order:

Castlevania III Dracula's Curse
Mega Man X
Super Metroid
Shenmue
Final fantasy VI
Gears of War 2
The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess
Metal Gear Solid
Vagrant Story
Resident Evil 2

Heres my top 10:

1.Final Fantasy VII
2.Final Fantasy X
3.Grand Theft Auto SanAndreas
4.Metal Gear Solid 2
5.Call of Duty 4
6.Metal Gear Solid 4
7.Call of Duty:World at War
8.Metal Gear Solid 3
9.Crisis Core:Final Fantasy VII
10.Pokemon Yellow

CHANGES:


1# Black And White (PC Version)
2# Counter Strike: Source (mostly because I love Zombie mod to death)
3# Serious Sam: The Second Encounter
4# Crash Bandicoot 2
5# Spyro The Dragon
6# Resistance 2
7# Smackdown Vs RAW 2009
8# Warhammer 40K Dawn Of War
9# Rome Total War
10# Burnout Series

Random order

Star Ocean - Till The End Of Time
Final Fantasy - X
The Legend Of Zelda: The Ocarina Of Time
Mass Effect
Gears Of War
Advent Rising
The Chronicles Of Riddick
X - Men: Legends
X - Men: Legends - 2
Marble Blast Ultra

Wow this is hard...
Random order
Crash Bandicoot (1,2,3)
Metal Gear Solid 2
Legend of Dragoon
GTA IV
Spyro The Dragon
Twisted Metal series (1,2,4, Black)
Worms (3D, World Party, Forts: Under Seige)
Rayman (1, The Great Escape, Revolution)

zzzz

Great list, Rayman 2 is a fantastic game

zzz

thank you Tchesco, and i must say, the dreamcast version had the best music and gameplay, the N64 version was compressed and the music wasnt as good :(

Yeah the Dreamcast version was very good. I have the Dreamcast version, and Revolution. I made a console comparison video for Rayman 2. The only system it's missing is PC.

Console Comparison (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmVjOR0475U&feature=channel_page)

zzzz

Pretty sure he means the PC version is the only one he didn't get to include in the comparison.

not true, i have it right now on my pc, and its not an emulator
heres a pic of the icon on my desktop

No, I mean the only system that my video doesn't have is the PC version.

oh sry, my bad, rayman 2 dilema closed. lol

Lol. Rayman 2 is such a great game, but the new ones are terrible in my opinion :-(.

1. Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
2. Super Mario 64
3. Final Fantasy VII
4. Super Mario Bros 3
5. Chrono Trigger
6. Tetris
7. Final Fantasy VI
8. Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
9. Final Fantasy Tactics
10. Metal Gear Solid 4

11. Sonic 3D Blast
12. Super Mario Galaxy
13. Final Fantasy X
14. StarFox 64
15. Crazy Taxi

Times have changes and so does my tastes, so here's my revised list (This time, only one game per franchise.) :

10) Castlevania : Symphony of the Night - Make no mistake about it, I love the Castlevania games, it's one of the few platforming game franchises I can really enjoy. This game exemplifies almost everything that has been done right with the franchise, with a new twist this time. Rondo of Blood almost makes this list, but the sheer fact that a) The SNES got shafted with a shitty port b) You don't get to play as Alucard makes it lose out ever so slightly.

9) Terranigma - The Soul Blazer trilogy is pretty impressive, but this last instalment is the cream of the crop due to the fact that the combat is very very streamlined, the controls are very responsive. There's also the great mental kick out of being able to resurrect animals and humans and watch them grow and prosper.

8) Final Fantasy 6 - Final Fantasy has always been an impressive game franchise before it hits mainstream with the comparatively mediocre Final Fantasy 7, metrosexual protagonists & antagonists, with either or both being emo gits. Quite fittingly, the series reached its crescendo right before that point with Final Fantasy 6, which had quite an impressive storytelling element for a videogame, a memorable villain which only further cemented my fear of clowns. Why this game is so far down the list is simply due to the fact that almost every single combat command is entered via menus, which is bloody tedious especially Cyan's sword skill bar. (This is probably why my favourite character of that game is Sabin.)

7) 聖剣伝説 3 - You know, it is a very tough decision to decide between this game and Secret of Mana. Secret of Mana had better storytelling, better music and cooler characters. However, when you think about it, Secret of Mana has the difficulty curve all wrong ; The beginning of the game was punishingly difficult, but as soon as you pick up a library of spells (Which are ridiculously overpowered, by the way.) the game suddenly becomes a lot easier. The tech system of charged attacks is stupid and takes way too long for it to be useful. Levelling up your weapons are only good for getting stat bonuses. 聖剣伝説 3, on the other hand, starts off easy and pretty forgiving, and then becomes progressively more challenging as the game progresses, which is good. It also gives a lot of customization options like party members, which affect which main antagonist you have to face, class changes and stat upgrades. All of them contribute to a more enjoyable gameplay experience, and this is why 聖剣伝説 3 makes the list.

6) The Legend of Zelda : A Link to the Past - The story of a boy in a green tunic named Link going around collecting items, exploring dungeons and open areas and vanquishing evil has always had a certain charm. The gameplay is solid and the experience enjoyable. While many would cite the Ocarina of Time as the best Zelda game, I would say this wins out for one simple reason : It did the whole duality of worlds thing better, it has an intrinsic connection to the gameplay as opposed to just being there as a consequence of the game's plot development.

5) Tales of Destiny : Director's Cut - The Tales of series, like most franchises and series, has a history of starting out great, getting better, then decaying and festering into blandness. Tales of Vesperia and Tales of the World : Radiant Mythology are recent guilty examples of this. They might as well just have been released as mods to Tales of the Abyss, because the combat aspect uses the exact same formula. It nearly killed my interest in the Tales of series altogether, then Tales of Hearts for the DS came along. Tales of Hearts owes its combat formula a lot to a previous game released for the PS2, which is a remake to an even older PS1 game. I am talking, of course, about tales of Destiny. The PS2 remake is the best in the series, not because of its storytelling, music or even plot, but because its battle system is everything that it should be in a game like this. It is fast-paced, chaotic and free of any bullshit constraints like tech points arbitrarily holding the pacing of the combat back. The Director's Cut version of this games wins even more points because it gives the players the option to play the game from the point of view of the the antihero, Leon.

4) Half Life 2 - Out of everything Half Life ever released, this game wins out easily because the gameplay covers almost everything that makes FPS games fun. It is long, enjoyable from start to end with an immersive narrative. While I really want to nominate the original HL1 for this spot, the whole Xen thing ruins it for me. Stupid fucking giant spider with testicles. This game might just win top spot in my heart, but there are two things that it lacks : Large scale epic fights racking 3-4 digit kill counts and out of the box multiplayer experience. (I know there are mods that fix this, but still, I am talking about right out of the box experiences.)

3) Team Fortress 2 - This latest installment/update to the Team Fortress franchise is a bit of a controversy. Many people loved it, and some hated it, preferring to stick to TFC and Fortress Forever and keeping the status quo of the gameplay formula they are used to. One thing is indisputable though, while TFC and FF are very popular amongst fans of the HL and Quake anthology games, Team Fortress 2 brings people from almost all walks of life together, even those who have never touched a video game before in their lives. The constant updates, the free TF2 weeks, the achievements and the guest passes all adds up to a superior gaming experience that everyone (Who isn't seeking compensation for their tiny dick by bragging about their scores.) can enjoy.

2) Portal - I would say something here but Yahtzee in his Orange Box review (http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/zero-punctuation/10-The-Orange-Box) said it all. This game is fucking awesome.

1) Serious Sam : The Second Encounter - Do I even need to explain this? You + a shitload of guns and ammo + a shitload of monsters to kill + fluid movement and controls + co-op mode = Tons of endless fun. There's also an editing tool for mapping that gave birth to tons of mods and maps that makes the experience even better.

Oh Joan~

Oh yeah, I forgot about HL 2 and TF 2, Great games

Here is mine

1. Socom US Navy Fireteam Bravo 2 (PSP)
2. Grand Chase (PC)
3. Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron (PSP)
4. Macross Valkyrie Overdrive (PC)
5. Animal Crossing: Wild World
6. Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia (NDS)
7. Bleach Dark Souls (NDS)
8. Mario Kart DS (NDS)
9. Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow (NDS)
10. Metroid Prime: Hunters (NDS)

8) Final Fantasy 6 - Final Fantasy has always been an impressive game franchise before it hits mainstream with the comparatively mediocre Final Fantasy 7, metrosexual protagonists & antagonists, with either or both being emo gits. Quite fittingly, the series reached its crescendo right before that point with Final Fantasy 6, which had quite an impressive storytelling element for a videogame, a memorable villain which only further cemented my fear of clowns. Why this game is so far down the list is simply due to the fact that almost every single combat command is entered via menus, which is bloody tedious especially Cyan's sword skill bar. (This is probably why my favourite character of that game is Sabin.)



I agree with you 100%.

Everything but the clown bit. Clown's aren't scary :rolleyes:

Crossdressing drag queen clowns are :sad:

Pix.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/48/Maxx_drag_queen_(11).jpg/140px-Maxx_drag_queen_(11).jpg



http://frontier.cincinnati.com/blogs/photos/images/020905%20OH%20sampler%20%20%20O09.JPG

Okay, those are drag queens, but none of them are clowns.

Yeah google failed me ;_;

But the difference between the two is a very fine line imo

The only problem I had with FFVI was that it was the forerunner to a generation of relatively easy JRPGs. The only SNES JRPG I like more is Earthbound, which I didn't put on my list since I already had Mother 3.

In some kind of subconscious order I'd like to think is random but has some amount of logic to it....

1. Half-Life
2. GTA 3
3. Duke Nukem 3D
4. Midnight Club 2
5. Einhander
6. Burnout 3
7. Red Faction 2
8. Max Payne
9. Silent Hill 2
10. Psi-Ops

Yeah I know, nothing old school. 1st console was a PS1

No worries, SH2 forgives all transgressions~

1. Zelda Ocarina of Time

the rest are in no particular order.
Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES)
Kirby's Adventure (NES)
F-Zero GX (Gamecube)
Parappa the Rapper (PS)
Um Jammer Lammy (PS, my favorite PS game)
Tales of Phantasia (PS, better than SNES or GBA versions)
Tales of Destiny 2 (or Tales of Eternia... PS)
Mario 64 (N64) and Galaxy (Wii)
Duke Nukem 3D (PC, spent countless hours building levels)
Orange Box (PC)
Gameboy Camera (forgot what system)

Oh, what? No Final Fantasy games listed in a Final Fantasy forum?! For shame... :) I don't like Final Fantasy too much, except for FF 8 which is cool. Tales is my favorite RPG series. I take fun battles over epic story any day.

1. Crash Bandicoot
2. Twisted Metal (2,4,Black)
3. Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne
4. Legend of Dragoon
5. Metal Gear Solid 2

Oh, what? No Final Fantasy games listed in a Final Fantasy forum?! For shame... :)

Actually this makes you pretty awesome.

Also no one has said The Witcher?

I love this game, although I only bought it yesterday :o

PURR IT IS NOT A TOP TEN GAME

THAT IS LIKE SAYING "WHY DOESN'T ANYBODY THINK BUBSY IS BETTER THAN SUPER MARIO WORLD"

Bubsy rocked tbh

NEW LIST:

1. Black And White
2. Counter Strike Source
3. Crash Bandicoot 2
4. Little Big Planet
5. Resistance 2
6. Smackdown Vs RAW 2009
7. Serious Sam: The Second Encounter
8. Spyro The Dragon
9. Kingdom Hearts 1 & 2
10. Burnout 3 & legends


oh yeah I forgot 11. Silent Hill 2

I'm on the beginning of FFVII, it will most likely be added to my list

TM's just trying to get in my pants.

He should know by now he doesn't even have to try~

Didn't even make it to ten this time

Planescape Torment
Xenogears
Baldur's Gate II
Silent Hill 3
GTA: San Andreas
TES: Morrowind
Final Fantasy VI

In no real order

Tes4: Oblivion
Half-Life
Final Fantasy 12
Mega Man X
Metal Gear Solid 2
Max Payne 2
Silent Hill 3
Final Fantasy 4
Ninja Gaiden Black
Resident evil 3

Revised List (As my old one is out of date)

10. Overlord
9. N3 - Ninety Nine Nights
8. Samurai Warriors Series
7. Grand Theft Auto San Andreas/Vice City
6. Jade Empire
5. Mass Effect
4. Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic I and II
3. Saints Row 2
2. Dynasty Warriors Series
1. Final Fantasy XI Online

*RPG fanboyism at its finest*

Chrono Cross
Mass Effect
Arc the Lad II
Final Fantasy X
Final Fantasy VIII
Final Fantasy IV
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Breath of Fire
Xenosaga
Suikoden V

*RPG fanboyism at its finest*

Chrono Cross
Mass Effect
Arc the Lad II
Final Fantasy X
Final Fantasy VIII
Final Fantasy IV
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Breath of Fire
Xenosaga
Suikoden V

Major Points!

Yes, in the negative column!

Unless you're dyslexic, in that case, HI5!

Final Fantasy 7
Final Fantasy 8
Final Fantasy 10
Final Fantasy X-2
Soul Calibur III
Dynasty Warriors 4 Empires
Arc the Lad II
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Xenosage
[All] Samurai Warriors

1. Final Fantasy VI
2. Phoenix Wright: Trials and Tribulations
3. Silent Hill 2
4. Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
5. Pokemon Diamond
6. Xenogears
7. Resident Evil 4
8. Chrono Trigger
9. Super Metroid
10. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

Midna....

No Donkey Kong Country Neg? ;_;

Nope

Prince of persia
Final fantasy 12
Resident evil 4 and 5 (cant choose)
Metal gear solid 3and 4 (same here)
Killzone
Vagrant story
Tomb raider anniversary
Kingdom hearts
Forbiden siren 2
Sillent hill 3

Dang, seems my post was deleted when forum rollback thing happened.

Oh well here it is again.

Listed in alphabetical order.....


Castlevania : Symphony of the Night (PS1/XBLA)
Final Fantasy Tactics (PS1/PSP)
Final Fantasy VII (PS1)
Gears of War (X360/PC)
Goldeneye 007 (N64)
Half Life (PC/XBOX)
Legend of Zelda : Ocarina of Time (N64)
Metal Gear Solid (PS1)
Parasite Eve II (PS1)
Street Fighter IV (X360/PS3/PC)

Damn my top ten, theres so many great games

1. FF7
2. Megaman X
3. Metal Gear Soild 1-4
4. Megaman 1-6
5. Castlevania
6. Super Metroid
7. Secrets of Mana
8. Blood Rayne
9. Startropics
10. Monster Hunter

There so many more from the nes all the way up to the ps2, havent played much of the ps3 other then MGS4!

1. Final Fantasy VI
2. Phoenix Wright: Trials and Tribulations
3. Silent Hill 2
4. Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
5. Resident Evil 5
6. Xenogears
8. Chrono Trigger
9. Super Metroid
10. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
11. Pokemon Diamond

There, I did it :mad:

1. Final Fantasy VI
2. Phoenix Wright: Trials and Tribulations
3. Silent Hill 2
4. Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
5. Resident Evil 5
6. Xenogears
8. Chrono Trigger
9. Super Metroid
10. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
11. Pokemon Diamond

There, I did it :mad:


lol, Resident Evil 5 is a great game. In my opinion better than 4 in pretty much every way but just so similar in so many ways too.

For it's time Resident Evil 4 made a large leap in terms of gameplay, Resident Evil 5 has just refined it all. When compared to RE4 without taking into account nostalgia, RE5 is a better game but when compared to the quality of games that get released now..

The things that are different are all better, imo.

It really wasn't a hard decision. I just waited a while on it.

PC:
Supere Commander Forced Alliance (best rts ever)
Call of Duty 4 (good shooter)
Splinter Cell (nice tactical Shooter)
Dynasty Warriors 6 (uber hack & slash)
Anno 1602 (oldscool rts)
World of Warcraft (mmoprg dont play any more)

Nintendo DS
Final Fantasy Echos of time
Mario Kart
Harvest moon

so ff echoes of time is actually a good game?
been wanting to try it, the OSt is cool (not as cool as crystal chronicles though) but.. they once again screwed up the multiplayer.

i like echoes of time better than crystal chronicles because the multiplayer is much better and the story also but single campaign is difficult the and quit buggie

I change the list a lot, with all the new games coming out and all, but here is my current list:

1.Zelda: Ocarina of Time
2.Perfect Dark
3.Resident Evil 4
4.The Orange Box (does that count since it's more than one game?)
5.Left 4 Dead
6.Goldeneye 007
7.Super Mario 64
8.DOOM 64
9.Soul Caliber IV
10.Pokemon Silver

Gah that was hard >.<

1 GTA Vice city (PC)

2 GTA San Andreas (PC)

3 Assassins Creed (pc)

4 Legend of Oasis (Sega Saturn)

5 Beyond Oasis (Sega Megadrive)

6 Wonderboy 6 (Sega megadrive)

7 The road to el dorado (pc)

8 Mr Nutz (Sega Genesis)

9 Assassins Creed (NDS)

10 GTA IV (PC)

In no order.

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Smash Bros. (All 3 are great)
Kirby Super Star Ultra
Pikmin 2
Sonic 3 & Knuckles
The World Ends With You (just because of how much time I've put into it)
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia
Metal Slug (All of them since they are all pretty much the same)
Team Fortress 2

In no arrangement...

Lost Odyssey,
Mass Effect,
Knights of The Old Republic,
PlanetSide (Before the Aftershock and BFR's),
Dawn of War Dark Crusade (The World Map Refresh),
Republic Commando,
Warcraft 3: The Frozen Throne (Campaign was so much better than RoC),
Final Fantasy X (My First FF, and really my only aside from the recent),
Command and Conquer: Renegade (I play that once per year),

- My tenth is a toss between the following:

MechWarrior 4 & Expansions,
Halo Series (For Story, aside from that it is mostly atrocious),
Homeworld 2 (Story),
Half Life 2 (Story, and Gameplay).

Had to cut a lot out.

The games I tend to play over and over are:

Chrono Trigger
Final Fantasy VI
Tetris
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Mega Man 2
Street Fighter Alpha 2
Super Mario Bros. 3
DuckTales
Suikoden I and II

In no particular order...

Jade Cocoon
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4
Metal Gear Solid 4
Golden Axe
Final Fantasy VII
Tennis no Ouji-Sama: Saikyou Team wo Kessei Seyo!
Pokemon Crystal
Silent Hill 2
Phoenix Wright Ace Attourney
Sonic the Hedgehog

Well I would say that they are

1. OoT
2. Perfect Dark
3. Doom 2
4. Doom
5.duke nukem 3D
6. duke nukem zero hour
7.Battletanx GA
8. turok 2
9. turok
10. goldeneye

In no particular order...

Suikoden
Suikoden 2
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
Hotel Dusk: Room 215
Streets of Rage 2
Dynasty Warriors 6 [I actually enjoy the whole series... but considering how little changes in many of the sequels, I'm only giving it one slot]
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
The Legend of Dragoon
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Final Fantasy VII

Fallout will NEVER DIE! (Except for Fallout 3... that died long before it was released by bathesda :( )

1) Fallout 2
2) Bioshock
3) Persona 3 FES
4) Earthbound
5) Fallout Tactics
6) Diablo 2 Lord of Destruction
7) Forbidden Siren 2
8) Tales of the Abyss
9) Doom 1/2/Plutonia Experiment/TNT
10) Disgaea 2

Mostly RPGs in here, if not all:

PlaneScape: Torment
Baldurs Gate Saga
TES 3: Morrowind
TES 4: Oblivion
Star Wars: Knights of the old Republic
Fallout 2
Septerra Core
Unreal Tournament 99
Devil May Cry 3
Bioshock
Burnout Paradise

These are my current top 10 games:

Persona 3 FES
Persona 4
Final Fantasy VII
Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max
Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix +
Tekken Dark Resurrection
Twisted Metal 2
Resident Evil 4
Tales of the Abyss
Dissidia Final Fantasy

No order whatsoever:

- SMT: Nocturne
- SMT: Persona 3
- Disgaea 1
- Legend Of Zelda: OoT
- Warriors: Orochi
- Bloody Roar 3
- DDR Supernova 2
- Mario Tennis 64
- Goldeneye 64
- Grandia 2

Mostly RPGs in here, if not all:

PlaneScape: Torment
Baldurs Gate Saga
TES 3: Morrowind
TES 4: Oblivion
Star Wars: Knights of the old Republic
Fallout 2
Septerra Core
Unreal Tournament 99
Devil May Cry 3
Bioshock
Burnout Paradise

I admire both your taste and your avatar.

Legend of Zelda: OoT
MGS3: Snake Eater
FF VI
DDR Extreme
I don't feel like naming any more ^_^

1. Conkers Bad Fur Day(GC)
2. Left 4 Dead (360)
3. Killer7 (GC)
4. [Prototype] (360)
5. Timesplitters 2 (GC)
6. MadWorld (Wii)
7. The Unholy War (PS1)
8. Beautiful Katamari (360)
9. Geometry Wars Galaxies (Wii)
10. Iggy's Reckin' Balls (N64)

1. Beatmania IIDX (entire series)
2. Guilty Gear XX (entire series)
3. Melty Blood
4. Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo
5. Beatmania
6. Katamari Damacy
7. Monster Hunter (series)
8. Mushihime-sama
9. Crash Bandicoot 2
10. Point Blank

BlazBlue will be in that list soon, but it's still a bit too early to judge.

Posted here before, but making a new list:

1.Zelda: Ocarina of Time
2.Perfect Dark
3.Goldeneye
4.Gears of War
5.Left 4 Dead
6.Resident Evil 4
7.Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
8.Half-Life 2
9.Portal
10.Super Mario 64

My top 10 is:

1: The Legend of Zelda - The Windwaker
2: Half Life 2 + Episode 1 & 2
3: Super Mario Bros. 3
4: Final Fantasy IX
5: Banjo Kazooie
6: Perfect Dark
7: Metal Gear Solid
8: Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2
9: Theme Hospital
10: Prince of Persia: The Sands of time

Yea, i really liked The Windwaker. It was my first Zelda game i've beaten!!

I don't remember if I did this for a while and the list (if I had a previous one) has been updated

1. Lost Odyssey
2. Final Fantasy VIII
3. Silent Hill
4. Silent Hill 2
5. Silent Hill 3
6. Initial D: Street Stage
7. Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core
8. Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3
9. Marble Blast Ultra
10. Silent Hill: Homecoming

Another reason that you are awesome.

I've got an itchy trigger finger, and Chrono Trigger is sitting on the chopping block.

That's right I can mix metaphors.

Is it because of the SH games back-to-back?

And like I said before....no, YOU'RE AWESOME! :D

Well it certainly wasn't VIII :p

:love:

Are you sure about that? Look deep into your soul....and find it may have a part with you're statement ;)

I do like VIII. I also love Green Day.

VII is okay! Hi, my name is Neg, not Prak ^_^

Of course you're not Prak. His name is Prak lol. WHere'z you beein?

I should be compiling a new list with Persona 4 on it....
We'll see if I get around to that...

That's so freaking hard...in no order...

NES:
Final Fantasy 1
Megaman 2
Metroid
Punch-Out!!
A Boy & His Blob: Trouble In Blobolonia
1943
Bionic Commando
Gauntlet II
Kid Icarus
Shadowgate


SNES:
Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
The Lion King
Final Fantasy 2(4)
Final Fantasy 3(6)
Actraiser (I'm mixed on if 1 or 2 is better)
Super Mario All Stars+World (With an emphasis on SMW)
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3/Primal Rage (Kind of the same game anyways)
Battletoads & Double Dragon
Contra III - The Alien Wars
Legend of Zelda 2 (Seriously, one of the best but so damn hated)


N64:
Banjo-Kazooie
Conker's Bad Fur Day
Jet Force Gemini
Perfect Dark
Star Fox 64
Star Wars: Episode I: Racer
Star Wars: Rogue Squadron
Super Smash Bros
Yoshi's Story


NGC:
Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
Star Wars Rogue Leader: Rogue Squadron II/III: Rebel Strike
Pikmin 2
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Skies of Arcadia Legends
Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes
Cubivores
Resident Evil
Resident Evil 0
Go! Go! Hypergrind


Wii:
(JAP)_MSG_MS_Sensen_0079
Blast_Works
Castle_Of_Shikigami_3
Deadly_Creatures
Donkey_Kong_Jungle_Beat_(New_Play_Control!)
House_Of_The_Dead_Overkill
Klonoa
Onechanbara_Bikini_Zombie_Slayers
The_Conduit
Trauma_Center_Second_Opinion


NGB:
Dragon Warrior III
1942
SMT: Another Bible
Megami Tensei Gaiden - Last Bible II
Pokemon Yellow
Final Fantasy - Legends 2
Lion King - Simba's Mighty Adventure
Shin Megami Tensei Revelations - The Demon Slayer
Street Fighter 2
Men In Black - The Series


NGBC:
Metroid 2 - Return of Samus
Zelda DX - Link's Awakening
R-Type DX
Yoda Stories
Galaga - Destination Earth
Magi Nation
Shadowgate Classic
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children
Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible II
Prince of Persia


NGBA:
Astro_Boy_Omega_Factor
Final_Fantasy_VI
Gunstar_Super_Heroes
Klonoa_Empire_Of_Dreams/II_Dream_Champ_Tournament
Metroid_Fusion
Ninja_Five-0
Shin_Megami_Tensei_DemiKids_Dark_Version
Super_Robot_Taisen_Original_Generation_II
The_Lord_Of_The_Rings_III_The_Return_Of_The_King
Zone of the Enders - The Fist of Mars


NDS:
Age_Of_Empires_Mythologies
Bangai-O_Spirits
Contra_4
Draglade
Glory_Days_2
Legend_Of_Kage_2
Little_Red_Ridding_Hood's_Zombie_BBQ
Ontamarama
Tokyo_Beat_Down
Trauma_Center_Under_the_Knife_II
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PS1:
Final Fantasy Tactics (This game was 'DOOD' before 'Dood'!)
Final Fantasy 8/VIII (Well...ok, yeah it was kind of broken but it was fun!)
Breath Of Fire 3/4 (Kind of on the fence about which is better)
Crash Bandicoot (series)
Front Mission 3
Klonoa: Door To Phantom (The wii-make beats it to hell, but the original was just so damn good!)
SMT: Persona 2: Part 2: Eternal Punishment (This really was my first 'non-mainstream game, and I still have my original copy, somewhere...)
Spyro (series)
Syphon Filter (series) (Sam Fisher may have refined it, but Logan was the first. Shocking enemy's balls until they burned alive is STILL fun)
Twisted Metal 2 (It's TW2, come on!)


PS2 - WAY FREAKING MORE THAN 10! MY FAV SYSTEM!:
Ace Combat 4: Shattered Skies
Armored Core: Nexus
Bloodrayne 2
Champions Of Norrath 2: Return To Arms
Dark Cloud II
Devil May Cry 3 (SE)
Disgaea 1: Hour of Darkness
Fatal Frame 1/2 (Crimson *********)/3 (The Tormented)
Final Fantasy 10-2
Frequency/Amplitude
God Hand
Gundam: Gundam VS. Zeta Gundam
/Zeonic Front
Katamari Damacy 2
Klonoa 2
Legacy Of Kain: Blood Omen 2/Defiance/Soul Reaver 2
Mana Khenmia: Alchemists Of Al-Revis
Maximo 1: Ghost To Glory/2: Verses The Army Of Zin
Odin Sphere
Okami
Onimusha: Dawn Of Dreams
Psychonauts
Rogue Galaxy
Shadow Hearts 1/Covenant/From The New World
Shadow Of Destiny
Shadow Of The Colossus
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 1: RKvsTSA/2: RKvsKA (CE)
Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 1/2
Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3: FES/4(CE)
Silent Hill 2/3
Sly Cooper 1: & The Thievius Raccoonus/2: Band Of Thieves/3: Honor Among Thieves
Star Wars: Battlefront 2
Tekken Tag Tournament
TransFormers
Twisted Metal: Black/Head On: Extra Twisted Edition
Viewtiful Joe 1/2
Warship Gunner 2
Wrath: Unleashed
Yakuza 2
Zone Of The Enders 2: The 2nd Runner


PSP:
(JAP)_Macross_Ace_Frontier
Ace_Combat_X_Skies_Of_Deception
Final_Fantasy_Tactics_WOTL
Gitaroo_Man_Lives
Guilty_Gear_Judgment
Killzone_Liberation
No_Gravity_Plague_Of_Mind
Prinny_CIRBTH
Rock_Band_Unplugged
Wipeout_Pulse/Pure


PS3:
BlazBlue
Cross Edge
Bionic Commando Rearmed
Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice
Killzone 2
LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga
The Orange Box
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
Red Faction: Guerrilla
Valkyria Chronicles
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Xbox:
Chronicles Of Riddick - Escape From Butcher Bay
Crimson Skies - High Road To Revenge
Fatal Frame II (Director's Cut)
Indigo Prophecy
Jade Empire
Ninja Gaiden - Black
Oddworld - Stranger's Wrath
Panzer Dragoon Orta
Phantom Dust
Silent Hill 2 (Director's Cut)


Xbox360:
Earth Defense Force 2017
BlazBlue
BioShock
Blue Dragon
Catan
Droplitz
Lost Planet: Extreme Condition
Saints Row 2
Alien Hominid HD
Gears of War 2
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SEGA-Saturn:
Panzer Dragoon Saga
NiGHTS Into Dreams
Guardian Heroes
Dragon Force
Panzer Dragoon II Zwei
Crusader: No Remorse
Princess Crown
Radiant Silvergun
Sol Divide
Silhouette Mirage


SEGA-CD:
Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure
Lunar: Eternal Blue
Lunar: The Silver Star
Flashback: Quest for Identity
Shin Megami Tensei
^thats it, that I can find/think of for that POS system


SEGA-GEN:
Streets of Rage II
Sonic 1/2/3
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
Flashback
Gunstar Heroes
Out of This World
Shadowrun
Spider-Man & Venom: Maximum Carnage
Gauntlet IV
Comix Zone


SEGA-DC:
Marvel vs. Capcom 2
Bangai-O
Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future
Ikaruga
StarLancer
Record of Lodoss War
Skies of Arcadia
Berserk: Sword of Berserk
Power Stone
Fur Fighters
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Are you a virgin, Lionheart?

Are you a virgin, Lionheart?
Only if it turns you on.

:naughty:


Why do you ask?

Resident Evil 0,1,2,3,4,5
Commands 2 & 3
Metal Gear Solid
Tekken Tag & 5
Dino Crisis
God of War 2
Tomb Raider
Assassins Creed
Sonic
Prince of Persia


That's All

Final Fantasy VI
Phoenix Wright: Trials and Tribulations
Silent Hill 2
Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Resident Evil 5
Xenogears
Bioshock
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Super Metroid
Pokemon Platinum

If you were forced to list in order your top ten favorite games of all time... what would you put? No ties or abbreviations allowed. Here are mine, in order:

1. Final Fantasy VII
2. Kingdom Hearts II
3. Ogre Battle 64
4. Shadow of the Colossus
5. Final Fantasy IV
6. Jade Empire
7. Asheron's Call
8. Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
9. Prince of Persia: Warrior Within
10. Bioshock

I tend to go for games with strong and compelling stories or characters. How about you?

You are welcome to disagree; I expect many will.

EDIT: Feel free to just put your top 5 if you are lazy.

I tend to go for games with strong and compelling stories or characters. How about you?


1. Final Fantasy VII

lol.

So, are these supposed to be in order or something?

EDIT: I lol'd at the FFVII being his numero uno as well

Yeah, those are in order from my perspective.

You are welcome to disagree with my choices. I'm sure most of you will. But I would honestly love it if the thread doesn't get derailed by people hating on FF7. It isn't relevant. I can like what I like, and let's just leave it at that.

I'm simply curious what other people think are their favorite games of all time.

I could go on about FFVII being boring as shit but I won't.

1. Lost Odyssey
2. Final Fantasy VIII
3. Kingdom Hearts
4. Initial D: Street Stage
5. Fatal Frame (1-3)
6. Silent Hill (the series)
7. Dissidia Final Fantasy
8. Tomb Raider II
9. Tomb Raider Underworld
10. The Sword of Etheria

I had to think really hard after 6. From 7 to 10, I just put it down of which I enjoyed playing.

IDX Rider : What is Lost Odyssey, why did you like it, and what gaming platform is it for? I'm always looking for new and good games to play, and I'm surprised I've never heard of that one...

Lost Odyssey is a turn-based JRPG for the 360. I liked the story and the characters a lot and the music was fantastic.

1. chrono cross
2. resident evil 2
3. megaman 2
4. final fantasy 8
5. soul calibur 2
6 the legent of zelda ALTTP
7.the mario kart series
8. kirby super star stacker
9. animal crossing ds
10. dead rising

1. Final Fantasy VII
2. Shining Force III
3. The Elder Scrolls Oblivion
4. Resident Evil (Original)
5. Breath of Fire III
6. Genso Suikoden II
7. Street Fighter IV
8. Bioshock
9. Parasite Eve II
10. Pro Evolution Soccer (Series)

Don't we have one of these threads a page over?

Anyway:

Planescape: Torment
Xenogears
Baldur's Gate II
Silent Hill 3
GTA: San Andreas
TES: Morrowind
Final Fantasy VI
and three other spots that change a lot.

Yeah, it looks like there is. Sorry. I seem to have a nasty habit of making threads such as these without bothering to check to see if it has been done before. My mistake.

By the way, I totally forgot about Baldur's Gate II. That was one amazing game. I need to slap that in my list somewhere...

EDIT: Also, what made Planescape Torment so good, from your perspective? I never played it, but for some reason the idea behind that game never clicked with me. I should definitely give it a try, though.

IDX Rider, I'm glad you listened to my advice and got Lost Odyssey and never regretted it! :)

For me, it's a bit difficult to do a top 10 cause I usually don't play many crappy games... I think. :P

But I think I can do an effort and come up with a list of games that did leave a lasting mark in my mind...

10- Resident Evil
9- Metal Gear Solid
8- Mass Effect
7- Final Fantasy IV
6- Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
5- Shenmue
4- Metroid Prime
3- The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Wind Waker, Twilight Princess (Tied, they're all great)
2- Final Fantasy VI
1- Super Metroid


That's the list I could think of in the short period of time it took me to do this post... Maybe I'll correct it if I put more thought into it...

EDIT: Also, what made Planescape Torment so good, from your perspective? I never played it, but for some reason the idea behind that game never clicked with me. I should definitely give it a try, though.


P:T just has imo a great story and wasn't as clich� as the RPGs of yesterday or today. There's no fighting to save the world, just to understand the protagonist's place in it. It's also got a mass of dialogue options which actually mean something or affect your character's progress instead of just making him more good or evil like the standard Bioware game.
And I like Bioware. But imo Black Isle's P:T dialogue and the story itself are much deeper than anything Bioware has ever done. The story is definitely heads and shoulders above every RPG I've played.

But to be fair, it's not the most balanced or forgiving game when it comes to combat.

Hynad: If I may ask, what makes Super Metroid so appealing? I was under the impression that it was a simple sci-fi you versus aliens game with good gameplay. Thus, from my point of view, I don't quite understand why you put it as your number one selection. Why do you like it so much? I must be missing something here ;)

doomjockey: I will definitely check out P:T when I get the time!

As a somewhat relevant sidenote: what was your impression of the Icewind Dale games? I keep wanting to go back and play them because I also enjoy Bioware and the Infinity Engine games immensely, but for some reason I couldn't bring myself to play the Icewind Dale ones for very long. The gameplay was similarly top notch to the BG games, but the story was perhaps... not quite there. Did you play them? And if so, what were your impressions? Just talking about them makes me want to try to play 'em yet again...

Icewind Dale... Decent game, decent story, but what kills it for me is the lack of identity in the player characters. It was like trying to play FFI after FFIV. A big step back to get a faceless party again after P:T's colourful cast so enriched the previous game. I still enjoy ID1 and 2, but there's a palpable hole where character development should be. ID was pretty big step back from stuff like Fallout 2 and P:T imo. Not as well-rounded.

Hynad: If I may ask, what makes Super Metroid so appealing? I was under the impression that it was a simple sci-fi you versus aliens game with good gameplay. Thus, from my point of view, I don't quite understand why you put it as your number one selection. Why do you like it so much? I must be missing something here ;)


Level design is unmatched as far as I'm concerned. The gameplay is everything I like the most in a game, good balance between action and exploration. The later is done excellently with abilities such as the X-Ray vision, grappling hook, speed Booster, etc... and it is actually rewarding to search for stuff (no stupid medals that have no use in the game whatsoever and are there only as a fake "longevity" lift like you see in modern games.). The controls are tight (perfect if you ask me), the atmosphere is one of the best I've seen in a game, with the music accompanying each sections of the map remarkably.

And...

...I just so happen to really like sprite based side-scrolling games


It's kinda hard to explain. The game just happen to do everything right with the right balance between each components.


Now that I think about it... I don't know why you're asking ME in particular to justify why I like a game more than any others. Everyone here has a game they prefer above all others... �_�

Every games can be described in a vulgar way like "it's only a fantasy you vs the goblins" or whatever else. But most great games have to be experienced to fully understand their appeal.

1. Final fantasy tactics
2. Terranigma
3. tales of vesperia
4. chrono trigger
5. ogre tactics
6. lost odyssey
7. legend of mana
8. not ff7
9. not ff7
10. ff7 sucks ;)

Nothing definitive:

o1. Streets of Rage II
o2. Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee
o3. Final Fantasy X
o4. Dracula Resurrection
o5. Beyond Good and Evil
o6. Final Fantasy IX
o7. Aero the Acrobat 2
o8. Aladdin (Genesis/ Mega Drive)
o9. Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness
1o. Dracula 2: The Last Sanctuary

Bubbling Underneath Top Ten

11. X-Men Legends
12. Jurassic Park: The Lost World
13. Sparkster
14. Final Fantasy VI
15. Final Fantasy V

I guess if I'm going to do this, I should be long-winded thorough about it.

In alphabetical order since I can't be bothered to put any above the rest:

Ace Combat 5 - This is actually the only game in the Ace Combat series I like at all. Tons of missions with lots of variety, plenty of aircraft to pick from, and good replay value. On top of that, it has a well-crafted story with interesting characters that I actually gave a shit about.

Baldur's Gate 2 - Still arguably the best RPG ever made. Tons of variety in characters, scenarios, equipment, enemies, locations, and anything else you could possibly want in a game like this. The gameplay was well-polished, largely thanks to having the D&D rules at its core. And Jon Irenicus is easily one of the best villains in gaming history.

Fallout 3 - Honestly, I wasn't interested in this game at first. I had tried a couple of the Elder Scolls games and didn't like them, so the similarities between those games and this put me off a bit. I tried it anyway and was hooked before I knew what hit me. I don't know a single person who hasn't liked the game, even people who don't normally go for this type of thing. If you haven't played it yet, do so.

The Longest Journey - I grew up on point & click adventure games, so I've seen most of the good ones. This is the only one I've ever gone back to though. In fact, I've played through it 3 times. And considering that it's several times longer than most adventure games, that's a pretty big investment. Okay, it does look primitive by modern standards and it's as bad as any adventure game I've seen about requiring you to think like an alien on an acid trip to solve some of the puzzles, but that stuff is excused by some truly brilliant writing.

Prince of Persia: Sands of Time - I love the whole Sands of Time trilogy, but the first one is still my favorite just because of its charm, wit, and originality.

Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal - Again, I love the entire series, but this is my personal favorite. In some ways, it's a step back from Going Commando, but it really makes up for anything it lacks by piling on some extra laughs. Every single moment where Dr. Nefarious is on screen is pure gold. Plus it has the same awesome platforming as the rest of the series and a spiffy level-up feature for the weapons.

Rock Band 2 - I never actually played any of the Guitar Hero games or the first Rock Band before this one came out and I picked it up. I've gone back and played pretty much all of the alternatives now, except for Guitar Hero 1-3, and I have to say that none are quite as well-designed. Even the previous Rock Band had issues with its interface that this one corrected. And did I mention that I enjoy it, even if I do kinda suck?

Starsiege: Tribes - Special mention for this one, as it is my absolute favorite game of all time. There's really no sense in playing it now since the community is dead and the level of skill in the remaining players is pathetic. I tried playing it a couple of years ago and effortlessly walked all over another team using tactics that everyone knew in 2001. Still, the memories of the game in its prime are fresh in my mind and I'm still looking for something to give me the same fix.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic - Do I actually need to say anything about the game that brought awesomeness back into Star Wars after two disastrous films nearly killed it?

Ultima Online - My first MMORPG and still the one I have the best memories from. I had a small circle of friends with no need for a guild. We rampaged through the countryside (I have some pretty awesome stories) for the better part of 3 years until the developers started turning the game into crap. After leaving UO, we tried Asheron's Call for a couple of years, which was good times, then moved on to Dark Age of Camelot, Star Wars Galaxies, and World of Warcraft. None of that gave the same freedom though, and I ultimately got tired of all of them.

Planescape: Torment

You are my new favorite person ^_^



me:

something like

Fallout 1 & 2 (they count as the same game, but if you're not ok with this just make it fallout 1)
Planescape: Torment
Mass Effect
Smash Bros. Brawl
Chrono Trigger
FF7
FF6
Ocarina of Time
Quest For Glory 1-4 (they really are the same game. You load the same character from the last game in each one. but if you're not ok with this I guess 4 is my favorite.)
The Legend of Zelda


I just edited this ten billion times so I better just leave

i'm just going to list the 10 games i think i've played the most.

monster hunter freedom 2
smash bros melee
diablo 2: lod
chrono trigger
final fantasy iv
legend of zelda: link to the past (this is the best game of all time)
super mario world
pokemon gold/silver
resident evil 4
secret of mana

honorable mention:
mass effect
rock band 2
starcraft
metroid prime
final fantasy vi
earthbound

i don't know how accurate this list is but i think this is a good list as far as games i've put hundreds of hours (i left out mmos because i've put a ton of time in but they're just timesinks)

continuing to fuck with this for no good reason

TK, your list makes me weep. It's one of fate's cruel ironies that I had just installed Planescape: Torment and the first two Fallout games on my home computer when it died. The last thing I want right now is to hear how great they are. =/

Hynad: Sorry. I wasn't trying to make you justify why you liked the game. I just wanted to understand why you did so I could see if it would interest me or not. Most people enjoy sharing what it is about a game that they loved so much, and that is what I was trying to aim for. I wasn't trying to challenge it or anything. You also weren't the only one that I asked about, because I asked other posters about the games Lost Odyssey and Planescape Torment. I'm always on the lookout for good games to play, which is why I ask. From your description, Super Metroid sounds like an interesting game certainly worth trying. And I plan to, when I get the time.

Sorry if I offended you.


Prak: I'm glad I'm not the only one who loved the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time trilogy! I've run into so many people who won't play it or don't like it because the combat system is too hard for people to get a handle on or because they think the Prince is too emo.

I was also interested by your Ultima Online selection, and your explanation of why you liked it. I had a very similar experience with Asheron's Call, and I've been trying to find an MMO these days that is populated and is comparable to those very first experiences i had in AC. Currently, I'm playing Lord of the Rings Online, and that seems to be the closest to that old experience, although not quite. It is too bad that game designers today ape the too easy path of World of Warcraft instead of the harder games of old. Do you play any MMOs these days that tickle your fancy? Or nay?

You are my new favorite person ^_^

Thank you, Mayday :-[

PoP is easily one of the best series I've ever played. Which also reminds me of Legacy of Kain. It's not a top ten kind of thing for me, but I really like that entire series for its plot. Yeah, even Blood Omen 2, as iffy as it is. Maybe I just like time travel.

IDX Rider, I'm glad you listened to my advice and got Lost Odyssey and never regretted it! :)
It seemed to good of a deal after it dropped to $29.99USD from its original price. I thought it was great! I even have the soundtrack :D! And I downloaded that extra dungeon. But for some reason, I can never get passed the fifth level. Something always happens where I have to go back to the beginning or whatever.

In no particular order and off the top of my head:

Disgaea
Powerstone 2
Final Fantasy VI
Phoenix Wright: Trials and Tribulations
Ever 17
Soul Calibur
Bubble Bobble
Earthbound
Harvest Moon 64
Space Channel 5 Part Two

About half this list changes every time I make a post like this, and the other half will probably never change.

Things I tend to like in games include strategic gameplay, sprites, WORDS WORDS WORDS, fighting games, music games, and general weirdness.

Also: I really need to play Lost Odyssey.

1. Gears of War 1&2
2. Soul Caliber IV
3. GTA IV
4. Left 4 Dead
5. Lost Odyssey
6. Tales of Vesperia
7. Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad
8. Super Smash Bros. Brawl
9. Disgaea ( All of em and similar made by these people, except for 3.)
10. Lunar 1&2

Also: Ndi really needs to play Lost Odyssey

I was also interested by your Ultima Online selection, and your explanation of why you liked it. I had a very similar experience with Asheron's Call, and I've been trying to find an MMO these days that is populated and is comparable to those very first experiences i had in AC. Currently, I'm playing Lord of the Rings Online, and that seems to be the closest to that old experience, although not quite. It is too bad that game designers today ape the too easy path of World of Warcraft instead of the harder games of old. Do you play any MMOs these days that tickle your fancy? Or nay?

After I gave up on WoW again a couple months ago, probably for good this time, I've had nothing new to try. I'm probably not going to bother with anything until The Old Republic comes out. I like what I've heard about it so far and I'm really hoping that it turns out to be more than the usual grind to max level, then suffering through endgame content with people I hate. I loved those old games where there was no endgame. Just me, an unsuspecting world, and my burning desire to make mischief in it.

1 - Beyond Good & Evil
2 - FFXII
3 - Prince Of Persia (2008)
4 - Assassin's Creed
5 - Thief: Deadly Shadows
6 - Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time
7 - FFVII
8 - Prince Of Persia: The Two Thrones
9 - Dragon Quest VIII
10 - Dissidia: Final Fantasy

TK, your list makes me weep. It's one of fate's cruel ironies that I had just installed Planescape: Torment and the first two Fallout games on my home computer when it died. The last thing I want right now is to hear how great they are. =/

oh man, that is cruel. I hope you will be replacing said computer and installations posthaste!

But... now I have to cause you more pain because I feel obligated to encourage you.

Torment, in my opinion, was, prior to Mass Effect, the only game that had ever 100% successfully bridged the gap between epic narrative and total freedom in an RPG, because of how it ingeniously forces you to play The Same Character But Not the Same Character As Everyone Else (this is the only way I can think to put it.) But it's mostly just that there's an element of literary power to the writing that I'm not aware of in any other game and it melds this with the "shitloads of quests and freedom of choice" elements of games like Baldur's Gate. The in-game journal can be read as though it's a novel.


Fallout 1 & 2 are my favorite RPGs ever. They don't have gripping narratives, but the level of freedom they afford you is unparalleled in my opinion. You could say Fallout 3 offers more freedom because it's a bigger world with way more quests to do, but for me it never captured the true feeling of being anyone I wanted—Fallout 3, believe it or not, holds your hand way more than the original games did. This may simply be related to the fact that modern RPG gamers expect a lot of hand holding. But the thing that is so great about Fallout is you just get this totally unique sense of I am on my own, out in a post apocalyptic wasteland, and nobody out here gives a shit about anything but their own survival, and I only have X number of days left to find a water chip... and I have no fucking clue where to go. Not knowing where to go is the best part of the first playthrough of this game... you are forced to ask every stranger where you can find a water chip, and 95% of them just act like you're crazy or tell you to fuck off. It's great.

Not In A Ranking Order...

NES:
Final Fantasy 1
Megaman 2
Metroid
Punch-Out!!
A Boy & His Blob: Trouble In Blobolonia
1943
Bionic Commando
Gauntlet II
Kid Icarus
Shadowgate


SNES:
Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
The Lion King
Final Fantasy 2(4)
Final Fantasy 3(6)
Actraiser (I'm mixed on if 1 or 2 is better)
Super Mario All Stars+World (With an emphasis on SMW)
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3/Primal Rage (Kind of the same game anyways)
Battletoads & Double Dragon
Contra III - The Alien Wars
Legend of Zelda 2 (Seriously, one of the best but so damn hated)


N64:
Banjo-Kazooie
Conker's Bad Fur Day
Jet Force Gemini
Perfect Dark
Star Fox 64
Star Wars: Episode I: Racer
Star Wars: Rogue Squadron
Super Smash Bros
Yoshi's Story


NGC:
Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
Star Wars Rogue Leader: Rogue Squadron II/III: Rebel Strike
Pikmin 2
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Skies of Arcadia Legends
Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes
Cubivores
Resident Evil
Resident Evil 0
Go! Go! Hypergrind


Wii:
(JAP)_MSG_MS_Sensen_0079
Blast_Works
Castle_Of_Shikigami_3
Deadly_Creatures
Donkey_Kong_Jungle_Beat_(New_Play_Control!)
House_Of_The_Dead_Overkill
Klonoa
Onechanbara_Bikini_Zombie_Slayers
The_Conduit
Trauma_Center_Second_Opinion


NGB:
Dragon Warrior III
1942
SMT: Another Bible
Megami Tensei Gaiden - Last Bible II
Pokemon Yellow
Final Fantasy - Legends 2
Lion King - Simba's Mighty Adventure
Shin Megami Tensei Revelations - The Demon Slayer
Street Fighter 2
Men In Black - The Series


NGBC:
Metroid 2 - Return of Samus
Zelda DX - Link's Awakening
R-Type DX
Yoda Stories
Galaga - Destination Earth
Magi Nation
Shadowgate Classic
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Children
Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible II
Prince of Persia


NGBA:
Astro_Boy_Omega_Factor
Final_Fantasy_VI
Gunstar_Super_Heroes
Klonoa_Empire_Of_Dreams/II_Dream_Champ_Tournament
Metroid_Fusion
Ninja_Five-0
Shin_Megami_Tensei_DemiKids_Dark_Ve rsion
Super_Robot_Taisen_Original_Generat ion_II
The_Lord_Of_The_Rings_III_The_Retur n_Of_The_King
Zone of the Enders - The Fist of Mars


NDS:
Age_Of_Empires_Mythologies
Bangai-O_Spirits
Contra_4
Draglade
Glory_Days_2
Legend_Of_Kage_2
Little_Red_Ridding_Hood's_Zombie_BBQ
Ontamarama
Tokyo_Beat_Down
Trauma_Center_Under_the_Knife_II
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PS1:
Final Fantasy Tactics (This game was 'DOOD' before 'Dood'!)
Final Fantasy 8/VIII (Well...ok, yeah it was kind of broken but it was fun!)
Breath Of Fire 3/4 (Kind of on the fence about which is better)
Crash Bandicoot (series)
Front Mission 3
Klonoa: Door To Phantom (The wii-make beats it to hell, but the original was just so damn good!)
SMT: Persona 2: Part 2: Eternal Punishment (This really was my first 'non-mainstream game, and I still have my original copy, somewhere...)
Spyro (series)
Syphon Filter (series) (Sam Fisher may have refined it, but Logan was the first. Shocking enemy's balls until they burned alive is STILL fun)
Twisted Metal 2 (It's TW2, come on!)


PS2 - WAY FREAKING MORE THAN 10! MY FAV SYSTEM!:
Ace Combat 4: Shattered Skies
Armored Core: Nexus
Bloodrayne 2
Champions Of Norrath 2: Return To Arms
Dark Cloud II
Devil May Cry 3 (SE)
Disgaea 1: Hour of Darkness
Fatal Frame 1/2 (Crimson Butterfly)/3 (The Tormented)
Final Fantasy 10-2
Frequency/Amplitude
God Hand
Gundam: Gundam VS. Zeta Gundam
/Zeonic Front
Katamari Damacy 2
Klonoa 2
Legacy Of Kain: Blood Omen 2/Defiance/Soul Reaver 2
Mana Khenmia: Alchemists Of Al-Revis
Maximo 1: Ghost To Glory/2: Verses The Army Of Zin
Odin Sphere
Okami
Onimusha: Dawn Of Dreams
Psychonauts
Rogue Galaxy
Shadow Hearts 1/Covenant/From The New World
Shadow Of Destiny
Shadow Of The Colossus
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 1: RKvsTSA/2: RKvsKA (CE)
Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 1/2
Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3: FES/4(CE)
Silent Hill 2/3
Sly Cooper 1: & The Thievius Raccoonus/2: Band Of Thieves/3: Honor Among Thieves
Star Wars: Battlefront 2
Tekken Tag Tournament
TransFormers
Twisted Metal: Black/Head On: Extra Twisted Edition
Viewtiful Joe 1/2
Warship Gunner 2
Wrath: Unleashed
Yakuza 2
Zone Of The Enders 2: The 2nd Runner


PSP:
(JAP)_Macross_Ace_Frontier
Ace_Combat_X_Skies_Of_Deception
Final_Fantasy_Tactics_WOTL
Gitaroo_Man_Lives
Guilty_Gear_Judgment
Killzone_Liberation
No_Gravity_Plague_Of_Mind
Prinny_CIRBTH
Rock_Band_Unplugged
Wipeout_Pulse/Pure


PS3:
BlazBlue
Cross Edge
Bionic Commando Rearmed
Disgaea 3: Absence of Justice
Killzone 2
LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga
The Orange Box
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
Red Faction: Guerrilla
Valkyria Chronicles
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Xbox:
Chronicles Of Riddick - Escape From Butcher Bay
Crimson Skies - High Road To Revenge
Fatal Frame II (Director's Cut)
Indigo Prophecy
Jade Empire
Ninja Gaiden - Black
Oddworld - Stranger's Wrath
Panzer Dragoon Orta
Phantom Dust
Silent Hill 2 (Director's Cut)


Xbox360:
Earth Defense Force 2017
BlazBlue
BioShock
Blue Dragon
Catan
Droplitz
Lost Planet: Extreme Condition
Saints Row 2
Alien Hominid HD
Gears of War 2
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SEGA-Saturn:
Panzer Dragoon Saga
NiGHTS Into Dreams
Guardian Heroes
Dragon Force
Panzer Dragoon II Zwei
Crusader: No Remorse
Princess Crown
Radiant Silvergun
Sol Divide
Silhouette Mirage


SEGA-CD:
Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure
Lunar: Eternal Blue
Lunar: The Silver Star
Flashback: Quest for Identity
Shin Megami Tensei
^thats it, that I can find/think of for that POS system


SEGA-GEN:
Streets of Rage II
Sonic 1/2/3
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
Flashback
Gunstar Heroes
Out of This World
Shadowrun
Spider-Man & Venom: Maximum Carnage
Gauntlet IV
Comix Zone


SEGA-DC:
Marvel vs. Capcom 2
Bangai-O
Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future
Ikaruga
StarLancer
Record of Lodoss War
Skies of Arcadia
Berserk: Sword of Berserk
Power Stone
Fur Fighters
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I'm too lazy to update.

lol tl;dr

Kind of misses the point of the thread there.

lol tl;dr

Kind of misses the point of the thread there.

Lurn two wiid.

Top 10 from each system.

:P

First off... holy shit, Tanis!

Second, continuing my trend of poking people about their selections...

Byrd - What made you dislike Disgaea 3 when you liked the others? I've only played the first one thus far (loved it), and I'm curious as to what change they made in the third one that made you divorce it from your list...

Slavka - I got the impression that the most recent Prince of Persia went towards beautiful visuals over challenging gameplay and a good story. If you have the chance, could you explain to me why you liked it above the other ones (which you also have in your list)?

As always, when I'm asking these questions, I'm not trying to challenge your decision. I just want to learn why you picked what you did so I can deduce whether I should play (or not play) your selection(s).

Honestly, I only had one main problem with it, aside from the mana system and the fact that you were limited in char combos, and it's something that's more my problem than the actual game.

After you beat the main storyline, which is fairly short, you play the epilogue. The thing is, you have to do something to get more maps to continue your progress. The game explained how to do this, but I was unable to get them. I tried many different things, but I was basically fucked and had no way to continue on. ;_; So that kinda killed it for me.

In no particular order:

Secret of Mana
StarCraft + Brood Wars
WarCraft 2 + Through the Dark Portal
Rock Band 2
Super Mario Sunshine
Sonic 3 & Knuckles
Legend of Zelda Oot
Metal Gear Solid 1
Resident Evil 4
Ikaruga

Puddles123, you didn't offend me. I'm just not in a justifying mood. :P


My only wish here is that if you play Super Metroid, you'll be able to look beyond the seemingly outdated graphics (I still think they're great though, even if a bit simple.). There are really few games like that these days too as far as gameplay goes. Except for Megaman games and the Castlevania series in particular, not many games play similarly to Super Metroid.

In fact, Castlevania games took ideas from the Metroid formula, and added some RPG elements to it. Even though it is a bit more intricate, I still think games like Castlevania SOTN tried a bit too much to surpass Super Metroid, and didn't really succeed...

Even if SOTN is still one heck of a game.

Speaking of Castlevania, what do you think of the new one that's coming out soon? I'd say the name but I forgot. I'd check but I'm lazy. And I'm at work.

Lurn two wiid.

Top 10 from each system.

:P

Yeah, but see, the point of doing a top 10 list or top 5 or even top 20 is to do something concise from all categories so everyone can just breeze across and compare. Your top 10 from 1 console is way different from your top 10 across all of them and way less interesting to read... sure, you loved Final Fantasy, but how much did you love it compared to Resident Evil? That is the whole idea of a "top 10 of all time" list!

Yeah, I agree with TK here. I do know it must have taken some thought to come up with those lists, Tanis, but that massive wall of 100+ games doesn't really bring anything to the table and isn't relevant to the thread. And most people won't even read it.

How about you condense all of that into a top TEN list of your favorite games of all time, in order? I would also ask that of anyone who has chosen to post them in no particular order. By placing them in order, we learn something about you and your preference for games, and we see how they compare to our own favorites. By simply farting out a list of ten (or in your case, 100+) randomized games, all we know is that you liked those games, which isn't terribly informative. The challenge here is to force yourself to rack your memory in search of those games that moved you the most, or perhaps entertained you the most, or kept you coming back over a long period of time. And to put them in order.

I do know it must have taken some thought to come up with those lists, Tanis, but that massive wall of 100+ games doesn't really bring anything to the table and isn't relevant to the thread. And most people won't even read it.
Guilty!

How about you condense all of that into a top TEN list of your favorite games of all time, in order? I would also ask that of anyone who has chosen to post them in no particular order.

Might as well give it a shot!

1. Disgaea
2. Final Fantasy VI
3. Ever 17
4. Harvest Moon 64
5. Earthbound
6. Soul Calibur
7. Phoenix Wright: Trials and Tribulations
8. Space Channel 5 Part 2
9. Powerstone 2
10. Bubble Bobble

I am curious to see feedback on how you interpret lists differently when they're ranked in order.

Eh, I can never really remember which 10 games I like the most. I'll just try and name some really awesome ones off the top of my head:

Pokemon Crystal
Mario Kart DS
Fallout 3
Mother 3
Harvest Moon: Back to Nature ;o;
The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask or Wind Waker (I can't decide)
Super Mario Sunshine
Super Mario World
Metal Gear Solid (can't decide which is my favourite. The series as a whole is awesome-o. I pick 2, I suppose)
Super Smash Bros. Brawl (sorry Gara!)

AFTERTHOUGHT:
Animal Crossing Wild World
Final Fantasy IX
Making this list is really hard.

The Masked Ndi - Well, from reading your ranked list I can now deduce that you play both strategic RPGs and fighting games, but prefer a well-crafted RPG over the fighter. That preference is not something that I could have figured out by looking at your original list.

Of course, that observation of mine might not actually be the truth, but that is what it looks like. =)

The Masked Ndi - Well, from reading your ranked list I can now deduce that you play both RPGs and fighting games, but prefer a well-crafted RPG over the fighter. That is not something that I could have figured out by looking at your original list.

Of course, that observation of mine might not actually be the truth, but that is what it looks like. =)

Well, I've always said that if I could play only one genre of games, I'd pick fighters. However, I think I tend to get more attached to the story heavy games of love, which gives them a higher ranking on my list.

I have thought of a lot of terrific stuff I left out since I've made my list too. No Chrono Trigger, PaRappa, or Tetris, no Smash Brothers...the only game I think I'd be willing to bump is Bubble Bobble, though.

Guilty!

GEAR


Bitches...
Srsly.


But, I'll try and lower it to a top 20.


I play waaaaaaaaaaaay too many games...

Tanis - Glad to hear it. I'll read the first 10.

oh we're doing systems?

lets see now:

NES:
1. megaman 2
2. super mario bros 3.
3. battletoads
4. legend of zelda
5. dragon warrior 2
6. top gun the second mission
7. destiny of an emperor
8. metroid
9. sky destroyer
10. castlevania 3

SNES:

1. chrono trigger
2. super mario kart
3. star fox
4. illusion of gaia
5. lufia 2
6. tiny toons busts loose!
7. legend of zelda alttp
8. jurassic park 2
9. batman returns
10. super mario rpg.


64:
1. goldeneye 007
2. mario kart 64
3. perfect dark
4. turok dinosaur hunter
5. star wars shadows of the empire
6. jet force gemini
7. smash bros
8. castlevania legacy of darkness
9. mischief makers
10. star fox 64

gamecube

1. resident evil
2. top gun combat zones
3. paper mario thousand year door
4. metal gear solid TTS
5. zelda windwaker
6. star wars rouge leader
7. tales of symphonia
8. true crimes LA
9. mario kart double dash
10. soul calibur 2

WII

1. heavenly guardian
2. no more heroes
3. resident evil 4
4. blazing angels
5. cooking mama
6. metroid prime 3
7. SSBB
8. mario kart wii
9. resident evil UC
10. dragon quest swords


genesis:

1. sonic the hedgehog 3
2. after burner 2
3. beavis and butthead
4. castlevania bloodlines
5. world of illusions starring mickey and donald
6. shining in the darkness
7. sonic 2
8. lost vikings
9. aladdin
10. streets of rage

saturn

1. wing arms
2. nights into dreams
3. resident evil
4. magic knight rayearth
5. megaman 8
6. virtua cop
7. virtua fighter 2
8. darkstalkers something (its a japanese import)
9. battlestations
10. nba jam TE (the only sports game i actually enjoyed)

dreamcast:

1. shenmue
2. aerowings 2
3. house of the dead 2
4. mdk 2
5. jet grind radio
6. marvel vs capcom 2
7. sega rally 2
8. star wars episode 1 racer
9. carrier
10. d2

PSX:

1. chrono cross
2. ace combat 2
3. final fantasy 8
4. final fantasy 9
5. fear effect 2
6. parasite eve
7. thousand arms
8. resident evil 2
9. megaman x4
10. final fantasy tactics

ps2:

1. sky gunner
2. fatal frame 3
3. silent hill 3
4. GTA 3
5. lethal skies 2
6. ace combat 4
7. onimusha 3
8. ace combat 5
9. mister mosquito
10. dynasty warriors 4


il edit the list tomorrow, too tired to keep posting

Aw, christ, no...

Tanis, look what you started, you bum.

Did we forget?
Thread 17918

@Swami: Did you hear about the new 2D Sonic game coming in 2010?

@Ndi: Space Channel 5? How's that, is it like Gitaroo Man or is it more like Parappa the Rappa?

Someone mentioned this before... The reason is I didn't bother to check outside the first page to see if this had been done in the past. I probably should have looked into it further. Oopsie-daisie on my part. I'm still relatively new to the forums (coming back after a few year hiatus), so these things aren't always apparent to me.

If a zealous forum moderator wishes to delete this thread, they are welcome to given this fact. But it seems to me that a few of us are appreciating this thread regardless of its prior existence.

SO I'M TRYING TO GET THIS DOWN BY COMPANY...TYPE THING.
SERIOUSLY, I NEED MORE FRIENDS...I PLAY TOO MANY FUCKING GAMES...
================================================== ================================================== =========
================================================== NINTENDO:========================================= =========
Bionic Commando (NES)


Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (SNES)
The Lion King (SNES)
Actraiser (I'm mixed on if 1 or 2 is better) (SNES)
Super Mario All Stars+World (With an emphasis on SMW) (SNES)


Perfect Dark (N64)
Star Wars: Rogue Squadron (N64)

Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (NGC)
Skies of Arcadia Legends (NGC)


Blast_Works (Wii)
Deadly_Creatures (Wii)
Klonoa (Wii)


Pokemon Yellow (NGB)
Final Fantasy - Legends 2 (NGB)


Metroid 2 - Return of Samus (NGBC)
Magi Nation (NGBC)


Astro_Boy_Omega_Factor (NGBA)
Final_Fantasy_VI (NGBA)
Klonoa_Empire_Of_Dreams/II_Dream_Champ_Tournament (NGBA)
Shin_Megami_Tensei_DemiKids_Dark_Version (NGBA)


Bangai-O_Spirits (NDS)
Contra_4 (NDS)
Legend_Of_Kage_2 (NDS)
Trauma_Center_Under_the_Knife_II (NDS)

================================================== ================================================== =========
================================================== SONY============================================== =========
Final Fantasy Tactics (This game was 'DOOD' before 'Dood'!) (PS1)
Final Fantasy 8/VIII (Well...ok, yeah it was kind of broken but it was fun!) (PS1)
Front Mission 3 (PS1)
SMT: Persona 2: Part 2: Eternal Punishment (This really was my first 'non-mainstream game, and I still have my original copy, somewhere...) (PS1)
Syphon Filter (series) (Sam Fisher may have refined it, but Logan was the first. Shocking enemy's balls until they burned alive is STILL fun) (PS1)
Twisted Metal 2 (It's TW2, come on!) (PS1)


Ace Combat 4: Shattered Skies (PS2)
Bloodrayne 2 (PS2)
Devil May Cry 3 (SE) (PS2)
Disgaea 1: Hour of Darkness (PS2)
Fatal Frame 1/2 (Crimson Butterfly)/3 (The Tormented) (PS2)
God Hand (PS2)
Katamari Damacy 2 (PS2)
Klonoa 2 (PS2)
Legacy Of Kain: Blood Omen 2/Defiance/Soul Reaver 2 (PS2)
Odin Sphere (PS2)
Okami (PS2)
Rogue Galaxy (PS2)
Shadow Of The Colossus (PS2)
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3: FES/4(CE) (PS2)
Silent Hill 2/3 (PS2)
Star Wars: Battlefront 2 (PS2)
Tekken Tag Tournament (PS2)
Twisted Metal: Black/Head On: Extra Twisted Edition (PS2)
Warship Gunner 2 (PS2)
Zone Of The Enders 2: The 2nd Runner (PS2)



(JAP)_Macross_Ace_Frontier (PSP)
Ace_Combat_X_Skies_Of_Deception (PSP)
Final_Fantasy_Tactics_WOTL (PSP)
Gitaroo_Man_Lives (PSP)
Guilty_Gear_Judgment (PSP)
Prinny_CIRBTH (PSP)
Rock_Band_Unplugged (PSP)
Wipeout_Pulse/Pure (PSP)


BlazBlue (PS3)
Bionic Commando Rearmed (PS3)
LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga (PS3)


================================================== ================================================== ==========
================================================== MICROSOFT:======================================== ==========
Crimson Skies - High Road To Revenge (Xbox)
Fatal Frame II (Director's Cut) (Xbox)
Jade Empire (Xbox)
Oddworld - Stranger's Wrath (Xbox)
Panzer Dragoon Orta (Xbox)
Phantom Dust (Xbox)
Silent Hill 2 (Director's Cut) (Xbox)


Earth Defense Force 2017 (Xbox360)

Catan (Xbox360)
================================================== ================================================== =========
================================================== SEGA:============================================= =========
Panzer Dragoon Saga (Saturn)
NiGHTS Into Dreams (Saturn)
Panzer Dragoon II Zwei (Saturn)
Princess Crown (Saturn)
Radiant Silvergun (Saturn)
Silhouette Mirage (Saturn)


Sonic 1/2/3 (GENISIS)
Flashback (GENISIS)
Out of This World (GENISIS)
Shadowrun (GENISIS)
Comix Zone (GENISIS)


SEGA-DC:
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 (Dreamcast)
Bangai-O (Dreamcast)
Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future (Dreamcast)
Ikaruga (Dreamcast)
Berserk: Sword of Berserk (Dreamcast)

Like, truly 2-D?

LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK!

Like, truly 2-D?

LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK! LINK!

???

Talking about Allen's mention of a new Sonic in 2010.

@Ndi: Space Channel 5? How's that, is it like Gitaroo Man or is it more like Parappa the Rappa?

It's more like Parappa than Gitaroom man, I guess. There are dance commands called out to you that you repeat with button combos. Michael Jackson is it it (for reals) and the main character, Ulala, is adorable.


Someone mentioned this before... The reason is I didn't bother to check outside the first page to see if this had been done in the past. I probably should have looked into it further. Oopsie-daisie on my part. I'm still relatively new to the forums (coming back after a few year hiatus), so these things aren't always apparent to me.

If a zealous forum moderator wishes to delete this thread, they are welcome to given this fact. But it seems to me that a few of us are appreciating this thread regardless its prior existence.

Half the forum admins have posted in this thread, I think you're safe! ;)

The old thread was started about 5 years ago and had dropped off the first page. I think we're due for a change. I'd rather see new threads get started and interesting new conversations begin than see people respond to posts people made years and years ago. So yes. This thread is ADMINISTRATION approved.

Slavka - I got the impression that the most recent Prince of Persia went towards beautiful visuals over challenging gameplay and a good story. If you have the chance, could you explain to me why you liked it above the other ones (which you also have in your list)?

To be perfectly honest, I'm not entirely sure - useful, I know. Granted the gameplay was a bit easy, but the whole game had this kind of rhythm to it that was easy to get into, whereas I found Two Thrones and Sands of Time harder to pick up again after leaving it for a few weeks. In reality, I pretty much like 'em all the same: maybe Warrior Within just tainted my view of the SoT trilogy a bit.

EDIT: 1000th post? Damn, I wish I'd said something meaningful...

1. Suikoden 2(plus 1 for game data) (PS)
2. River City Ransom (NES)
3. Captain Tsubasa 2 (FC)
4. Umihara Kawase (SFC)
5. Gokinjo Boukentai (SFC)
6. Rhythm Tengoku (GBA)
7. Super Robot War Gaiden- Masou Kishin: Lord of Elemental (SFC)
8. Wario Ware Twisted (GBA)
9. Beatmania GB Gottamix 2 (GB)
10. Hokkaido Rensa Satsujin Jiken - Ohotsuku ni kiyu (FC)

Personal favorites more than anything. For instance, Beatmania GB is in there because all of the songs had to be converted to chiptunes.

It's more like Parappa than Gitaroom man, I guess. There are dance commands called out to you that you repeat with button combos. Michael Jackson is it it (for reals) and the main character, Ulala, is adorable.



Half the forum admins have posted in this thread, I think you're safe! ;)

The old thread was started about 5 years ago and had dropped off the first page. I think we're due for a change. I'd rather see new threads get started and interesting new conversations begin than see people respond to posts people made years and years ago. So yes. This thread is ADMINISTRATION approved.
Awesome, cause I saw it for like $10 and wasn't sure if I should get it, isn't MJ also in the first game aswell?

He has a cameo in the first game, but is actually in the second game quite a bit. And there's thriller dancing!

SO I'M TRYING TO GET THIS DOWN BY COMPANY...TYPE THING.
SERIOUSLY, I NEED MORE FRIENDS...I PLAY TOO MANY FUCKING GAMES...
================================================== ================================================== =========
================================================== NINTENDO:========================================= =========
Bionic Commando (NES)


Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (SNES)
The Lion King (SNES)
Actraiser (I'm mixed on if 1 or 2 is better) (SNES)
Super Mario All Stars+World (With an emphasis on SMW) (SNES)


Perfect Dark (N64)
Star Wars: Rogue Squadron (N64)

Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (NGC)
Skies of Arcadia Legends (NGC)


Blast_Works (Wii)
Deadly_Creatures (Wii)
Klonoa (Wii)


Pokemon Yellow (NGB)
Final Fantasy - Legends 2 (NGB)


Metroid 2 - Return of Samus (NGBC)
Magi Nation (NGBC)


Astro_Boy_Omega_Factor (NGBA)
Final_Fantasy_VI (NGBA)
Klonoa_Empire_Of_Dreams/II_Dream_Champ_Tournament (NGBA)
Shin_Megami_Tensei_DemiKids_Dark_Version (NGBA)


Bangai-O_Spirits (NDS)
Contra_4 (NDS)
Legend_Of_Kage_2 (NDS)
Trauma_Center_Under_the_Knife_II (NDS)

================================================== ================================================== =========
================================================== SONY============================================== =========
Final Fantasy Tactics (This game was 'DOOD' before 'Dood'!) (PS1)
Final Fantasy 8/VIII (Well...ok, yeah it was kind of broken but it was fun!) (PS1)
Front Mission 3 (PS1)
SMT: Persona 2: Part 2: Eternal Punishment (This really was my first 'non-mainstream game, and I still have my original copy, somewhere...) (PS1)
Syphon Filter (series) (Sam Fisher may have refined it, but Logan was the first. Shocking enemy's balls until they burned alive is STILL fun) (PS1)
Twisted Metal 2 (It's TW2, come on!) (PS1)


Ace Combat 4: Shattered Skies (PS2)
Bloodrayne 2 (PS2)
Devil May Cry 3 (SE) (PS2)
Disgaea 1: Hour of Darkness (PS2)
Fatal Frame 1/2 (Crimson Butterfly)/3 (The Tormented) (PS2)
God Hand (PS2)
Katamari Damacy 2 (PS2)
Klonoa 2 (PS2)
Legacy Of Kain: Blood Omen 2/Defiance/Soul Reaver 2 (PS2)
Odin Sphere (PS2)
Okami (PS2)
Rogue Galaxy (PS2)
Shadow Of The Colossus (PS2)
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3: FES/4(CE) (PS2)
Silent Hill 2/3 (PS2)
Star Wars: Battlefront 2 (PS2)
Tekken Tag Tournament (PS2)
Twisted Metal: Black/Head On: Extra Twisted Edition (PS2)
Warship Gunner 2 (PS2)
Zone Of The Enders 2: The 2nd Runner (PS2)



(JAP)_Macross_Ace_Frontier (PSP)
Ace_Combat_X_Skies_Of_Deception (PSP)
Final_Fantasy_Tactics_WOTL (PSP)
Gitaroo_Man_Lives (PSP)
Guilty_Gear_Judgment (PSP)
Prinny_CIRBTH (PSP)
Rock_Band_Unplugged (PSP)
Wipeout_Pulse/Pure (PSP)


BlazBlue (PS3)
Bionic Commando Rearmed (PS3)
LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga (PS3)


================================================== ================================================== ==========
================================================== MICROSOFT:======================================== ==========
Crimson Skies - High Road To Revenge (Xbox)
Fatal Frame II (Director's Cut) (Xbox)
Jade Empire (Xbox)
Oddworld - Stranger's Wrath (Xbox)
Panzer Dragoon Orta (Xbox)
Phantom Dust (Xbox)
Silent Hill 2 (Director's Cut) (Xbox)


Earth Defense Force 2017 (Xbox360)

Catan (Xbox360)
================================================== ================================================== =========
================================================== SEGA:============================================= =========
Panzer Dragoon Saga (Saturn)
NiGHTS Into Dreams (Saturn)
Panzer Dragoon II Zwei (Saturn)
Princess Crown (Saturn)
Radiant Silvergun (Saturn)
Silhouette Mirage (Saturn)


Sonic 1/2/3 (GENISIS)
Flashback (GENISIS)
Out of This World (GENISIS)
Shadowrun (GENISIS)
Comix Zone (GENISIS)


SEGA-DC:
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 (Dreamcast)
Bangai-O (Dreamcast)
Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future (Dreamcast)
Ikaruga (Dreamcast)
Berserk: Sword of Berserk (Dreamcast)
You really didn't understand what everyone said, did you?

You really didn't understand what everyone said, did you?
You really didn't read the first lines did you?

I get it, I'm just trying to get it down.

You really didn't read the first lines did you?

I get it, I'm just trying to get it down.
I didn't read it because it's too long just to tell us what you're Top 10 Favorite Games are. You don't have to type what you're thinking. Just make a list 1-10. And put in 10 games. It's that simple.

Shit isn't quantum physics, for fuck sake!

I didn't read it because it's too long just to tell us what you're Top 10 Favorite Games are. You don't have to type what you're thinking. Just make a list 1-10. And put in 10 games. It's that simple.

Go back to trucking.

:P

Are you, like, special or something?

Are you, like, special or something?
Yes, we're all special.

Yes, even you.

Go back to trucking.

:P
I did this while trucking....to Silent Hill. Love the fact that there's no sun. I HATE the sun.

Watch out, man. I heard Pyramid Head is pimping out Nurses on the corner. I also think they might have some diseases.

I'll keep it in my pants then! But never too far, my Moon Gauntlets is always "close at hand".

Mmm... this is going to be a tough one. I've played quite a bit of games.

Also I'm a complete Zelda fanatic.

1. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.
2. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
3. The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.
4. The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion.
5. Star Fox 64
6. Kingdom Hearts II
7. Mirror's Edge
8. Harvest Moon 64
9. Donkey Kong Country
10. Rune Factory Frontier

My list....

1: Sam & Max: Hit the Road (PC) - I love this game. I really do. Zany, madcap, hilarious and... at times, downright bizarre. Some words to describe the Freelance Police. 'Point and Click' adventure game, through a weird world, to find.... a kidnapped bigfoot and his girlfriend... a giraffe necked girl. Also, I'm not a big fan of voice acting in games, but the cast assembled for this game was perfect imo.

2: Dynasty Warriors 3 (PS2) - The first of the series I played and still the best imho. Simple gameplay, combined with the stress relief of killing wave after wave of idiots stupid enough to get in front of me as I'm waving my sword around. (At the time I was working in retail and dealing with the public made me slightly insane. DW3 helped bring some sanity back, by imagining I was at work... and the enemy were the idiot customers asking stupid questions.)

3: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (Xbox) - With all the movies and novels about Luke Skywalker and Co. saving that galaxy far, far away, this game was a refreshing change to the Star Wars franchise, and being able to see how the Old Republic and the Jedi were like 4000 years prior to Vader was nice.

4: Saint's Row 2 (Xbox 360) - Recent game, yes, but still thoroughly enjoyable. No matter how many times I finish it, I end up playing it again. Where else can you drive a sewage truck and 'paint the town a nice shade of brown'? (I think that was either inspired OR the inspiration for The Dudesons using a sewage truck to get even with their former neighbour, Mr. Hitler in season 2 of The Dudesons.)

5: Vandal Hearts (PSX) - First strategy RPG I played. Cartoon-esque sprites, which spew into the air enough blood (when they die) to keep Count Dracula happy for eons. Story was good, and the attacks/special attacks were impressive.

6: Front Mission 3 (PSX) - RTS with robots with big guns blowing big holes into other big robots with big guns. Good story too.

7: Breath of Fire II (SNES) - The first CRPG I ever got for my trust SNES and still a personal favourite. I enjoyed the story and the character's own stories, as well as being particularly long (Ok.. when it was released I was a young little idiot who hadn't played many RPG's.).

8: Quest for Glory Series (PC) - I can't pick just one, as I thoroughly enjoyed the whole series of RPG's. Being able to take your hero from the first game, all the way through each successive game made the series more enjoyable to me.

9: Scorched Earth (PC) - Very simple little game. Get a group of friends in front of one PC. Pick a colored tank. Pick a load of weapons and defenses. Go to battle and blow the crap out of each other. Played it back in high school back in '96.

10: Dragonlance: Dark Queen of Krynn (PC RPG) - This was the first computer RPG I ever played, and also being a fan of the Dragonlance Novellas, this game got me hooked. Thank you SSI ^^

1. Legacy of Kain series.

Not just either one of the games, ALL the games. Because they compliment eachother, and the story is told through all of the different installments. This game has the most brilliant story I've ever played in any game. It's an epic novell, nothing short of it. The graphics and gameplay improved as our computers did. The characters were very well thought out and immemse depth and character development, the voice acting was masterfully done. The music always fit the mood of the game, challenging puzzles. What more can you want?

2. Baldurs Gate series (NOT Dark Alliance).

The best thing is, you can carry your character from part 1 (and expansion), over to the second installment. Unque feature, some items are only found in the first part. While they are not needed to complete part 2, it does give a feel of accomplishment. Play as you want, who you want. The character creation is practically limitless, you can be good or evil. Do things for others, or your own personal gain. This alone gives the game unlimeted replay value. Great story, awesome graphics (even now, it's really nice to look at).

3. TES 4: Oblivion

A simply HUGE world to explore, massive and involving quests. Or just ignore the main quest and do as you please. And it is in this aspect, that this game truly shines. Limitless character possibilities, from races to weapon skills. Again, play as who you like, the way you like. The graphics and music are pretty awesome really, the combat could have been a little better, but is still enjoyable. And Shivering Isles is an awesome expansion, just leave Oblivion and follow a whole new questline in a different dimension, with limitless posibilities. This is how it should be.

4. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

Simply amazing story. This game also used the NWN engine. This resulted in a new and unique way to play a Star Wars game. And it was really well done. Not going to spoil the story, but it was truly well done. Playing either good or evil has a huge impact on the game, and how it does end. Different choices lead to different outcomes. Though character creation is somewhat limited, you can play a few different ways. The replay value isn't that great however, 2 play throughs for the good and evil paths really. But even then, amazing story. And ofcourse, it is Star Wars!

5. Fallout 3

Oblivion with guns! Though the map is smaller, it's more action packed. I love to play this game in an exploring way. Much to be found, even more to be done. Same goes as it did for Oblivion, ignore the main quest line and play as you like! Small critique, it's much easier to be good, then it is to be evil. Though your choices do impact how NPCs percieve you and how they will act towards you. Much diversity in character creation. ANd I love how you truly play this game from the "start". You actually begin as a baby, the statistics you pick then, will influence the rest of the game, even your actions as a teenager can have far stretching consequences.

6. Grand Theft Auto 4

Much divided opinions about the game. Truth is, Liberty City is amazing. The city truly feels as if it is alive. When it reains, you see pedestrians pop out umbrellas, they even share umbrellas! It's things like that, that truly make the game stand out in an atmospheric way. And Niko's character (the dood you play), is really well done. Good voice acting, nice character depth and growth. And ofcourse, it's GTA. Who doesn't love going on a rampage?

7. Diablo 2

Till today, this is still one of the most loved games I've ever played. Much diversity in characters (different ways to play one class). Item hunting (you have to love it, or it won't appeal to you), trying to deck your character out as best as you can. Love it. I wasted so many hours in this game, it's unbelievable. Graphics are increadibly outdated, but the way the story is explained through the cut scenes, simply awesome. I'll never get bored of it. And Blizzard announced that patch 1.13 is coming soon. Hopefully some very usefull features are going to be implemented.

8. Bioshock

This game is simply beautifull. It's very artsy, you can just stop playing and ejoy how beatiful Rapture is at times. The story is also VERY VERY well done. Downside is, if you play through it again, you know what is going to happen. Though I did notice things that I didn't notice on my first or second play throughs. The music was well done, and even though it's not creepy on it's own, combined with the ambient sound effects and scenery, it manages to set a creepy atmosphere.

9. The Metal Gear Solid series (as a whole)

Gotta love this series. Again, very powerful and moving/involving story. I do have to admit, the story of part 2, is my favorite. I know this game got alot of hate because of ZOMG GAY RAIDEN. But I simply loved it. The way you play the game through someone else's perspective. Awesome voice acting, though sometimes a little long on the cut scenes. The games have a very movie like experience. One that you can't get enough of.

10. Unreal Tournament

I've not played any game as much as I have the original Unreal Tournament. So many years of my life wasted playing this online. Quick hectic gameplay, easy to learn, hard to master. Great rave like sound track. Awesome graphics for it's time. Nothing like it on a LAN party.

@Neo Xzhan -

I'm glad you love Baldur's Gate and its graphics! I think the reason it has proven to be timelessly beautiful is the fact that all the backgrounds and settings were actually hand-drawn and painted. I believe I read that somewhere around when it came out. As a consequence, all those Black Isle-era games end up looking very pretty!

I find it odd that people like Oblivion so much, to be honest. I liked the idea of open endedness, but with Oblivion you get so many dungeons (elvish, dwarvish, caverns) that look so very similar that I didn't find exploration very rewarding. It seemed like they all looked the same. Also, the monsters following your level made for some very frustrating scenarios. For example, my very first character was some elf archer/thief who snuck around sniping the hell out of people and stealing all their loot. It was a blast. But leveling so many non-combat oriented skills led to me getting my ass beat in every fight as it became almost impossible to explore dungeons or beat anything as the game seems to assume that lvl 12 means you can throw down in a slugfest with lvl 12 creatures. Or something along those lines. That kind of ruined it for me. One of these days if I'm in a more combat oriented mood I may go back to it, but I kind of preferred Morrowind for the deeper story and background.

EDIT: I would add that, in comparison, I enjoyed Fallout 3 very much because just about every location was made very different (each Vault had a separate story behind it, for example) and there were methods of defeating things even if you weren't too skilled at combat. Henchmen were available, land mines, sniping, aiming for their legs then running away... It had a lot more options and thus I've played it at least 10x as much as I did Oblivion.

How the hell did this not get merged? You people slacking w/o me, mang.

I didn't like Fallout 3, Prak. Way too open world, gave me the willies. WHAT ORDER AM I SUPPOSED TO DO SHIT IN ;_;;

In no particular order... I'll maybe write some explanations why later. xD

Street Fighter III: Third Strike (multi-release, fighting game)
Secret of Mana (SNES, RPG)
Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii, fighting game)
Castlevania III (NES, platformer)
Quake 3 Arena (PC, FPS)
Super Metroid (SNES, platformer/exploration)
F-Zero X (N64, racing)
Touhou 7.5: Immaterial and Missing Power (PC, fighter)
Gradius III (SNES, shmup)
Lords of Magic (PC, round-based strategy)

Sherlock - Secret of Mana is one SNES rpg that I've heard very little about. Having just acquired an SNES emulator with that and dozens of other possibly good RPGS, I would love it if you could expand on why you liked that one. I might choose to play it after I grind through Chrono Trigger and FFVI. Also, is Gradius III an RPG?

Also, is Gradius III an RPG?
shump = shoot-em-up

Hm, ok. I didn't know shoot-em-ups existed for the SNES =)

whaaaaaaaaat.

I now have to question whether you know what a shoot em up is.

Not first person shooter, if that's what you're thinking.

Hm, ok. I didn't know shoot-em-ups existed for the SNES =)

Are you kidding?

You could argue that 'Asteroid' was the first of the genera.

XD

Hm, ok. I didn't know shoot-em-ups existed for the SNES =)

Axelay, Raiden, UN Squadron, Super R-Type, Parodius are just some examples of Shoot-em-ups for the SNES

Desert Strike, Jungle Strike and Urban Strike are, imo, pseudo shoot-em-ups, but still good games.

Oh, okay. Yeah I knew of the genre of games that you speak of, I just didn't know their 'official name' was shoot-em-ups. When I saw that term I thought of those games at the arcade where you use a fake gun to shoot things on the screen, similar to the old Duck Hunt.

I learn something new every day. =)

Oh, okay. Yeah I knew of the genre of games that you speak of, I just didn't know their 'official name' was shoot-em-ups. When I saw that term I thought of those games at the arcade where you use a fake gun to shoot things on the screen, similar to the old Duck Hunt.

I learn something new every day. =)

I'm not sure if 'Duck Hunt' is under it, but most games that use 'fake guns' would be considered 'rail-shooters'.

:)

How the hell did this not get merged? You people slacking w/o me, mang.

I didn't like Fallout 3, Prak. Way too open world, gave me the willies. WHAT ORDER AM I SUPPOSED TO DO SHIT IN ;_;;

In any order you like. Seriosuly.

You can truly do as you please. Best experience of the game? Ignore the main quest, do as you wish. Explore, kill, do random sidequests, build a settlement (requires patience, but it can be done, it's AWESOME).

So yeah, the fact that this game has no limits can be a little overwhelming. Give it a go, LOVE IT.

Build a settlement? How do you do that?

You're talking to someone who adores Xenosaga :p

Also, the aesthetics of what I saw didn't exactly grab me. Now, Bioshock, on the other hand (I bring this up because of the similarity in music, it came to mind. Not sure if comparing the two games is particularly fair in any particular way.)

I didn't like Fallout 3, Prak. Way too open world, gave me the willies. WHAT ORDER AM I SUPPOSED TO DO SHIT IN ;_;;

I didnt care for it either.... 20hrs deep i quit, same with Oblivion

I'm not sure if 'Duck Hunt' is under it, but most games that use 'fake guns' would be considered 'rail-shooters'.

:)

fake gun games are called "light gun" games. Rail Shooters are shooters like Sin and Punishment and Space Harrier that scroll forward or follow a 3D path instead of moving vertically or horizontally.

Build a settlement? How do you do that?

Yeah, I've never heard of this either. Explain!

I didnt care for it either.... 20hrs deep i quit, same with Oblivion

20 hours? You guys have no stamina :cool:

I gave up after a couple hours. I had no idea how to reduce radiation and I had this goal that I wanted to kill everyone I came across but the overseer's daughter just killed that dream right off the bat.

STOP LOSING CONSCIOUSNESS. DIE!!!

In order

1. LoZ- Ocarina of Time
2. MGS3- Snake Eater
3. Final Fantasy VI
4. Tales of Symphonia
5. DDR (Arcade)
6. REZ
7. Tetris
8. Metroid Prime
9. LoZ- Twilight Prencess/ A Link to the Past
10.Super Mario Bros. 3

In order

1. LoZ- Ocarina of Time
2. MGS3- Snake Eater
3. Final Fantasy VI
4. Super Mario Bros. 3
5. DDR (Arcade)
6. REZ
7. Tetris
8. Metroid Prime
9. LoZ- Twilight Prencess/ A Link to the Past
10.Super Mario Bros. 3

SMB3 twice? You must of liked it a lot, huh?

Kudos for mentioning REZ.

Build a settlement? How do you do that?

Might be talking about the EDEN thing for PC users.

SMB3 twice? You must of liked it a lot, huh?

Kudos for mentioning REZ.

Opps!. didnt mean to to do that.

*updates list*

and thanks for the kudos ^_^

About Fallout 3 and the settlement. It requires the Mesmerotron, and you to fail the Protect the Big Town quest from the Super Mutants. Oh and BTW, you need TONNES of Ammo for the Mes, and about 20.000 caps. Rather EXTREMELY important. Do NOT take the Mysterious Stranger Perk, seeing how the Mes can trigger this, you don't want to kill your followers.

Short explained, what you do is, you Mes someone, and then bring them to your Settlement (in the case of this example, Big Town). You can decorate the Town anyway you want, by carrying various objects, putting whatever you wish where ever you wish.

Don't forget that you have to equip everyone with weapons and the correct ammo.

It also helps to lay out a minefield is you plan to have battles.

This is all very time consuming, but massive fun.

(It doesn't HAVE to be Big Town, other good locations involve Minefield, Grayditch and Dukov's Place)

Oh. So it's not an intentional game feature, just something you can do by manipulating the game world. Gotcha.

No order

Ultimate Marvel Alliance 1
Ultimate Marvel Alliance 2
Street fighter 2 turbo
Smackdown here comes the pain
Tekken 5
Virtua Fighter 5
Mortal Kombat shaolin monks
Guitar Hero 2
Guitar hero Metallica

Oh. So it's not an intentional game feature, just something you can do by manipulating the game world. Gotcha.

Yeah pretty much, fun to do, none the less.

I'm less tempted to try it now, tbh. Still, I think it's infinitely more awesome this way (just something that sprung out of the ridiculous amount of freedom in the game) than if it were a quest or something.

Sherlock - Secret of Mana is one SNES rpg that I've heard very little about. Having just acquired an SNES emulator with that and dozens of other possibly good RPGS, I would love it if you could expand on why you liked that one. I might choose to play it after I grind through Chrono Trigger and FFVI.

I'll start with the negative part: The magic and menu system is a bit iffy and kinda disrupts the flow of gameplay at times, although you rarely use magic anyway, mostly for bosses.

However, there's so much that is great with this game. First of all, it has 3-player coop. Then there's a great story, good localization, nice looking graphics, one of the best music scores of all time and many memorable details.
Don't let the cutesy style of the game fool you, though, there's genocide, murder and all that jazz all over the place.

I personally like Secret of Mana so much because it was pretty much the game that had the most impact on my life and sparked my interest in so many things. So it's a lot of nostalgia tied to it.

If you play ROMs, you should try it, and also try Terranigma, my second-favourite SNES RPG. It's a game by enix that was never released in the US, only in Japan and Europe, and it's the last game in the Heaven and Earth series from them (after Soul Blazer and Illusion of Gaia).
Also, Secret of Evermore is one of the most underrated SNES RPGs. It was developed by Square of America, and is easily one of the better RPGs from Western developers I've played.

However, there's so much that is great with this game. First of all, it has 3-player coop. Then there's a great story
I have to stop you there. Have you actually paid attention to SoM's story? I played through it again recently and it was just about the worst thing ever.


good localization

I seem to recall a few typos or Engrish, though I may be mistaken. Either way, there isn't that much to localise!


nice looking graphics, one of the best music scores of all time

Both are pretty good, yeah.

I have to stop you there. Have you actually paid attention to SoM's story? I played through it again recently and it was just about the worst thing ever.

Eh, taste, I suppose. I loved the story. It wasn't a novel or something, but it was a pretty good story for its time.


I seem to recall a few typos or Engrish, though I may be mistaken. Either way, there isn't that much to localise!

Yea, just tons of conversation and such. Next to nothing. =P
I can't recall typos or badly translated text, though I don't remember everything either.

I'll start with the negative part: The magic and menu system is a bit iffy and kinda disrupts the flow of gameplay at times, although you rarely use magic anyway, mostly for bosses.

However, there's so much that is great with this game. First of all, it has 3-player coop. Then there's a great story, good localization, nice looking graphics, one of the best music scores of all time and many memorable details.
Don't let the cutesy style of the game fool you, though, there's genocide, murder and all that jazz all over the place.

I personally like Secret of Mana so much because it was pretty much the game that had the most impact on my life and sparked my interest in so many things. So it's a lot of nostalgia tied to it.

If you play ROMs, you should try it, and also try Terranigma, my second-favourite SNES RPG. It's a game by enix that was never released in the US, only in Japan and Europe, and it's the last game in the Heaven and Earth series from them (after Soul Blazer and Illusion of Gaia).
Also, Secret of Evermore is one of the most underrated SNES RPGs. It was developed by Square of America, and is easily one of the better RPGs from Western developers I've played.

I'll throw in Seiken Densetsu 3, too. It's the sequel to Secret of Mana, and it's equally fun with a huge and impressive soundtrack.

Eh, taste, I suppose. I loved the story. It wasn't a novel or something, but it was a pretty good story for its time.

No I mean the story is really hollow and cliche and there's not much to love... really.



Yea, just tons of conversation and such. Next to nothing. =P
I can't recall typos or badly translated text, though I don't remember everything either.
I was referring to the plot :( NPC dialogue slipped my mind.

I'll throw in Seiken Densetsu 3, too. It's the sequel to Secret of Mana, and it's equally fun with a huge and impressive soundtrack.

I found it a bit worse than Secret of Mana, though I like the multiple stories bound to the main character you choose.


No I mean the story is really hollow and cliche and there's not much to love... really.

Eh, I didn't feel like that. It did have some cliches, but I found it actually good in avoiding a lot of them. I especially like how the main villain (not gonna spoil cause puddles seems to want to play it) actually succeeds in almost all of his plans, but underestimated the main characters.

The story in SoM sucks.

I liked Secret of Mana and Seiken Densetsu 3 about the same--about the same as Terranigma, Illusion of Gaia, and Soul Blazer, too. All good games. But I might rank Secret of Evermore a little higher.

No I mean the story is really hollow and cliche and there's not much to love... really.

lol

I have difficulty when it comes to deciding on more than one favorite game. Basically, in my mind, my list goes something like this:

1. Pokemon Silver
2. Everything else I've liked.

10) Kingdom Hearts II
9) Eternal Darkness
8) Chrono Cross
7) Shadow of the Colossus
6) Soul Calibur
5) Vagrant Story
4) Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
3) Xenogears
2) Silent Hill 1
1) Final Fantasy VII

Honorable Mentions:

Medievil
Rocket Knight Adventures
Final Fantasy Tactics
Tomb Raider I
Tekken III
Sonic (series up to Sonic Adventure 1 & 2)
Mickey's World of Illusion
Parasite Eve
Grand Theft Auto IV
Zelda: The Twilight Princess (never played the others)

This list needs work....might need to reorder items and consolidate....

Not a whole lot has changed since the last time I posted these, but I thought I'd give some actual reasons this time. In alphabetical order:

Fallout (PC): Definitely my favourite PC RPG. Great character customisation, highly original setting, wonderful dialogue and voice acting, a massively non-linear plot that still manages to be consistently interesting and perhaps the most memorable ending in the whole genre. Doesn't get much better than this.

Grim Fandango (PC): I'm not a massive fan of adventure games, but I make an exception for Tim Schafer's wonderful efforts. Grim Fandango remains my favourite of these, despite its pretty crumby interface. Definitely a game I enjoyed for the story over the gameplay (and man, what a story!), although most of the puzzles in this one were at least moderately enjoyable.

The Legend of Zelda - Majora's Mask (N64): I loved Ocarina of Time, but its sequel made it seem almost forgettable. It's amazing how Eiji Aonuma's darker take on the series managed to be so different from its predecessor despite reusing most of its graphical assets. Probably the most interesting implementation of time as a game mechanic I've seen in a video game; watching the MM's characters live out their final 3 days of existence and seeing the way your actions effect each of them was easily my favourite aspect of the game.

Megaman 2 (NES): I don't think I played any NES game as much as this one. It's simple, wonderfully paced and set to the holy grail of 8-bit soundtracks. Not a whole lot to hate here, beyond the odd slither of dated level design.

Mother 3 (GBA): Like Ocarina of Time, Earthbound was another great game completely eclipsed by its sequel. Unlike Earthbound, Mother 3 was actually fun to play thanks to a heavily streamlined interface and a quirky rhythm-based battle system. Highly absurd yet strangely moving and sentimental (epitomised in the game's first chapter), Mother 3 practically justifies the existence of story-driven JRPGs; a subgenre that's otherwise long past its prime.

Planescape: Torment (PC): If I was to make a list of all the things that are wrong with Torment, you would probably wonder how anyone could enjoy it at all. Mindlessly easy combat, poor game balance and terrible pacing are just the beginning of the game's issues. Most people who have actually played the game end up loving it though thanks to its true strength; meticulously detailed characters, setting and plot. The depth in these areas is simply staggering, more so when you consider that half the writing for the game was done by one man. Designed to subvert many of the genre's more common tropes, Torment is almost more of a free-form adventure game than a RPG, with the actual “game” part mostly concerned with conversing with NPCs to slowly piece together your complicated past and the reason for your seemingly eternal existence. One of the most original games ever made, and more than worth anyone's time.

Shadow of the Colossus (PS2): Basically everything that's great about Zelda, distilled into 16 magnificent boss battles. Add realistic physics from the cinematic platforming genre, along with an original visual athletic, and you have the one of the greatest games of all time. The music is pretty neat too!


Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne (PS2): The last entry in Atlus' “main” Shin Megami Tensei series (well, until Strange Journey in October), Nocturne took everything that was great about the first two games and combined it with a more modern cell-shading aesthetic and the magnificent “Press-Turn” combat system. Nocturne is everything I could want in a JRPG; tones of character customisation, brutal difficult and a highly original (and minimalistic) plot. It even has Dante from Devil May Cry, seemingly just for the sake of it!


Super Metroid (SNES): Really, a game that lets you double-jump forever and swing around on a grappling hook is pretty much the best game of all time by default. Its non-linear level design and fantastic boss battles are just icing on the cake.

Ultima VII: The Black Gate (PC): One of the most influential PC RPGs of all time (next to, funnily enough, largely other Ultima games), The Black Gate nailed concepts that other RPGs were still struggling with over a decade later. A huge, highly interactive gameworld, amazingly detailed NPCs (practically everyone in the game has a unique name, dialogue and daily schedule), great plot and non-linear quest structure all make it very easy to forget the game's fairly poor attempt at a real-time combat system.

1. Tales of the Abyss
2. Steambot Chronicles
3. Persona 4
4. Folklore
5. Little Big Planet
6. Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles
7. Soul Calibur (all)
8. Baten Kaitos: Origins
9. Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection (and soon to be 6!!)
10. All Harvest Moon games. (If that's unacceptable, Harvest Moon DS)

1 half-life2 / pc
2 comix zone / sega
3 dune2 /sega
4 duke nukem 3d /pc
5 postal2 /pc
6 jets'n'guns / pc
7 worms armageddon / pc
8 plants vs zombies / pc
9 portal / pc
10 prey / pc

=)

Alright, I went ahead and merged the threads because the new one, predictably fell short of the goal of 'Top 10 Games of All Time' and became another 'Your Top 10 Games.' I don't think the casual poster is going to ever be able to keep such a strict criteria to warrant both threads existing simultaneously.

If you feel differently, well that's an entire discussion unto itself, which we could have if you'd like.

I'll update while I'm here.

Final Fantasy VI
Phoenix Wright: Trials and Tribulations
Silent Hill 2
Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Resident Evil 5
Xenogears
Bioshock
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Constantine
Pokemon Platinum

Yeah, you can roast me over throwing out Super Metroid after I threw out Chrono Trigger. I've been thinking about it, and it felt like Super Metroid was there not only because I really love (because I do love it) but also because it felt like one of those games that make sense on such a list and many people agree on it. So, I guess I'm saying, if I was doing a 'Top 10 Games of All Time' list under strict criteria, it'd be on there, but because this is MY top 10, I really have to replace it with a game that I adore because it expands on the movieverse fiction it is part of, and I feel doesn't get enough love (which it may appropriately lack, since many people don't know about it/don't like it).

tl;dr

Carry on.

In no actual order

1 The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess

2 Final Fantasy lX

3 Gears of War 2

4 Final Fantasy Xll

5 Assassin's Creed

6 Resident Evil 4

7 The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time

8 Need for Speed Underground 2

9 The Legend of Dragoon

10 Chrono Cross

There are others *coughtimesplittersfutureperfectandresistancefallo fmancough* but well those are pretty much my top 10

Updating mine here:

In no particular order:

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Killzone 2
Shenmue series
Final Fantasy VI/IX/XII (seriously, they're equals)
Mass Effect
Metal Gear Solid
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Super Metroid / Metroid Prime
Super Mario Galaxy
Suikoden (first of the name)

That list can change so much over time. I replay games and realize how good they are again... and the list changes somehow... �_�

01. Megaman X Collection
02. Megaman Anniversary Collection
03. Starcraft/Brood War
04. Unreal Tournament 2003
05. Capcom vs SNK 2
06. Metal Gear Solid
07. Devil May Cry
08. Tekken 2
09. Resident Evil Code Veronica
10. Wipeout 2097

In no order, and the list can easily change.

Deus-Ex (PC/PS2)
Ninja Gaiden Black (XBox)
Morrowind: GOTY (XBox)
Shenmue II (XBox)
Mass Effect (360)
Star Wars: KOTOR (XBox)
Super Street Fighter 2 (SNES)
WWF No Mercy (N64)
Perfect Dark (N64)
Resident Evil 4 (PS2)

This was extremely hard to make and I'll probably have doubts later.

As of right now, no order

Street Fighter III: Third Strike
Final Fantasy VI
Cave Story (sorry Super Metroid!)
Streets of Rage 2
Ms. Pac-Man
Super Mario Bros 3
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Diablo II
Bionic Commando: Rearmed

01. Wild ARMs
02. Jet Grind Radio
03. Castlevania: Circle of the Moon
04. Final Fantasy V
05. Kid Chameleon
06. Sonic Adventure 2 (it'd be the first one if it weren't for goddamned Big the Cat)
07. Streets of Rage
08. Devil May Cry
09. Soul Calibur
10. Bomberman Hero

1-Final Fantasy VII (the game that introduced me into the rpg world)

2-Chrono Trigger

3-Final Fantasy VI

4-Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

5- Persona 4

6-Street Fighter 2

7-Super Robot Wars OG Gaiden

8-Suikoden II

9-Castlevania: Symphony Of the Night

10-Sonic The Hedgehog 2