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[thenerdieststore]

What are your top ten favorite video games?

 

Mine are:

 

1) Final Fantasy VIII

2) Transformers Fall of Cybertron

3) Super Mario Sunshine

4) Super Smash Brothers Brawl

5) Street Fighter 3rd Strike

6) Mass Effect 2

7) Pikmin

8) Final Fantasy XII

9) Megaman Anniversary Collection

10) Mr. Mosquito

[Strontium Dog]

Being so busy at the moment I normally wouldn't have time to contribute to this thread, but I already answered this question elsewhere some months back, so you'll forgive me if I just cut and paste:

1. Grand Theft Auto - San Andreas (PC)

The best instalment in arguably the most consistently excellent series of games. Setting, story and scope set this apart from the marginally inferior Vice City.

2. Half-Life 2 (PC)

Takes a copper-bottomed classic and improves on it substantially, which is some achievement. Manages to be a linear shooter without ever feeling like it. And how many shoot-em-ups have characters you care about this much? Oh and we do go to Ravenholm, we do, and we loves it.

3. Grim Fandango (PC)

Hands down the greatest adventure game of all-time. It simply isn't up for discussion. In terms of plot and art direction this is as inventive and memorable and affecting as any movie you care to mention. If you play this game I promise you you will not regret it.

4. Deus Ex (PC)

It's Deus Ex for f**'s sake.

5. Thief: The Dark Project (Gold Edition) (PC)

This classic steampunk sneak-em-up is probably the most atmospheric game I've ever played. Forget Metal Gear, this is stealth gaming at its absolute zenith. Just shades its equally superb sequel Thief II: The Metal Age, but it's like choosing which of your children you love more. The people responsible for this game went on to make things like Deus Ex, Skyrim, Bioshock and Dishonored. This was what they produced at their creative peak.

6. Anachronox (PC)

Never heard of it? Not a surprise. The studio (Ion "Deus Ex" Storm) spent millions producing it and buttons marketing it before rushing it out the door. Anachronox is a Japanese-style roleplaying game set in space. Words cannot do justice as to what a joyous experience this is. Epic, wildly inventive, hilariously funny and adorably quirky. Oh, and make sure you get the semi-official patch to iron out the bugs.

7. Duke Nukem 3D (PC)

Oh what fun this was. I think you really had to be a teenager, in actuality or spirit, to have appreciated this one to the fullest. It's somewhat dated now, but rightly regarded as a classic FPS.

8. Championship Manager 01/02 (PC)

The Championship/Football Manager series has been a best-seller for 20 years now, and that doesn't happen without good reason. The good reason is that this is the finest sports management sim ever created, and this one was the best of the lot. These days you can download it legally and for free, and the community is still providing regular updates to the player database. And do remember to get some sleep.

9. Operation Flashpoint: Cold war Crisis (PC)

There are too many military shooters out there, but even lacklustre graphics and a saturated marketplace cannot stop this one from being as tense and realistic a combat simulation as has ever been released. I can still recall how I felt, alone in the forest with enemy troops closing in, a giddy combination of fear and excitement.

10. Sim City (ZX Spectrum)

I loved this game because it was as involving and immersive an experience as you could find on an 8-bit machine. And they managed to fit it all into 28K of memory, which is a minor miracle. And I got it free with a subscription to Your Sinclair magazine. This series is still around even today, but none have seemed as new or exciting as this did at the time.

[Sixthwizard]

Excellent thread...

 

1) The Legend of Zelda- nes           1a) Contra- nes

2) Fallout 3- ps3                            2a) Kung Fu- nes

3) Rygar- nes                                3a) Predator- ps2

4) Shadowrun- sega genesis           4a) Gauntlet- nes

5) Techo Cop- sega genesis           5a) 720*- arcade

6) Grand Theft Auto 3- ps2              6a) Lethal Enforcers- arcade

7) Castlevania- nes                         7a) Rampage- arcade

8) Wizards and Warriors- nes          8a) Ninja Gaiden- nes

9) Ikari Warriors- nes                      9a) The Legend of Zelda2- nes

10) Life Force- nes                         10a) Gunsmoke- nes

Edited by Sixthwizard, 22 July 2014 - 07:32 AM.

[Behemoth]

I play almost exclusively RPG's. Also I will probably forget something:

 

1. Final Fantasy 6

2. Earthbound

3. Breath of Fire 3

4. Final Fantasy Tactics

5. Final Fantasy 7

6. Super Mario World

7. Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

8. Dragon Quest 8

9. TMNT 4: Turtles in Time (SNES)

10. Chrono Trigger

Edited by Behemoth, 22 July 2014 - 07:27 AM.

[thenerdieststore]

I play almost exclusively RPG's. Also I will probably forget something:

 

1. Final Fantasy 6

2. Earthbound

3. Breath of Fire 3

4. Final Fantasy Tactics

5. Final Fantasy 7

6. Super Mario World

7. Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

8. Dragon Quest 8

9. TMNT 4: Turtles in Time (SNES)

10. Chrono Trigger

 

Ah.... Chrono trigger. That one game that never seems to get traded into my store lol ONE DAY! ONE DAYYYYYYYYYY!!!

[bachamn]

 

I actually just started replaying Chrono Trigger last week and I'm already to the Ice Age part. That game is an absolute masterpiece and the sound production is without rival for that era.

Edited by bachamn, 22 July 2014 - 10:58 AM.

[Behemoth]

My only complaint with Chrono Trigger is that it is too short. But this is somewhat made up for by having like 12 different endings. 

[bachamn]

haha thanks for the heads-up. Last time I played it was around the release so I'd forgotten, but at least now I'll be prepared for the disappointment

 

I also just saw this the other day. I didn't know they made cutscenes for the NDS release that came out a few years ago. 

 

[Ericnilla]

1. Altered beast (sms)

2. Shinobi (sms)

3. Project Justice (dc)

4. Street Fighter III (ps2)

5. Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (n64)

6. Metroid (nes)

7. Super Punch-Out (snes)

8. Super Mario World (snes)

9. Resident Evil 4 (gc)

10. Mario Kart 64 (n64)

[SubwayRats]

Top ten in no particular order (and yes this will truly show my age ):

1. Final fantasy tactics
2. Final fantasy 6
3. Super metroid
4. Castlevania symphony of the night
5. Zelda (snes)
6. Pro wrestling
7. Pac man (arcade)
8. Contra
9. Final fantasy 8
10. Marvel v capcom (arcade )

[Matlock]

1. Final fantasy (Nes)
2. Shadowgate (NES)
3. Earthbound (Snes)
4. Sled Storm (PS!)
5. Mike Tysons Punchout (NES) And not the lame one without IRON MIKE
6. Contra ( NES)
7. Streets of Rage (Sega)
8. Road Rash (Sega)
9. Donky Kong Country (N64
10. New SUper Mairo Brothers (wII)

 

ITs hard to pick just 10

[Sixthwizard]

Ooooohhhh forgot about Shadowgate...

[TanRnet]

I would go with...

1. Super Mario World - SNES
2. Zelda: LTTP - SNES
3. Super Metroid - SNES
4. Super Mario RPG - SNES
5. Rygar - NES
6. Kid Icarus - NES
7. Donkey Kong Country 2 - SNES
8. The Legend of Zelda - NES
9. Mario Kart 64 - N64
10. Actraiser II - SNES

As you can probably tell I was a Nintendo kid. My good friend had all the Sega systems so I got my Sonic, Aladdin, and Decap Attack fix in every so often. I could easily do a top 50 with just the NES/SNES/N64 era but these are my 10 I still go back to.

Edited by TanRnet, 22 July 2014 - 08:41 PM.

[thenerdieststore]

haha thanks for the heads-up. Last time I played it was around the release so I'd forgotten, but at least now I'll be prepared for the disappointment

 

I also just saw this the other day. I didn't know they made cutscenes for the NDS release that came out a few years ago. 

 

 

 

My only complaint with Chrono Trigger is that it is too short. But this is somewhat made up for by having like 12 different endings. 

 

Because of you two, I decided to take the chance and bought it for the ps1 lol Chrono Trigger better be amazing

[deano9]

I can't believe no one has mentioned or listed in their top 10 - Goldeneye (N64)!!! What a game!! Many many weeks and months in my bedroom playing that one!!

[bigburty]

I can't believe no one has mentioned or listed in their top 10 - Goldeneye (N64)!!! What a game!! Many many weeks and months in my bedroom playing that one!!

Agreed! Loved that game back in day - multiplayer all the way, trying to grab the golden gun. We always used to play with the big heads and paintball cheats turned on

[TanRnet]

Goldeneye & Smash Bros on the N64 are definitely up there, but hard to include with so many greats on NES/SNES. I can remember playing goldeneye so much we had the spawn spots memorized on most maps, so when you killed a friend if you were quick enough you could get to him again as soon as he respawned and golden gun was the best way to play. Big Head mode was fantastic.

[Behemoth]

Because of you two, I decided to take the chance and bought it for the ps1 lol Chrono Trigger better be amazing

If you don't like it, we will make fun of you for not being one of the cool kids...

[Draznar]

1. Grand Theft Auto - San Andreas (PC)

2. Half-Life 2 (PC)

3. Grim Fandango (PC)

Hands down the greatest adventure game of all-time. It simply isn't up for discussion. In terms of plot and art direction this is as inventive and memorable and affecting as any movie you care to mention. If you play this game I promise you you will not regret it.

4. Deus Ex (PC)

5. Thief: The Dark Project (Gold Edition) (PC)

6. Anachronox (PC)

7. Duke Nukem 3D (PC)

 

We like a lot of the same games, bro. I would consider all of these favourites of my own as well!

[thenerdieststore]

I found a hilarious youtube group that does video game stuff.

[Jesse]

1.Crash bandicoot 2 cortex strikes back
2.Jak and daxter the precursor legacy
3.Crash bandicoot
4.Crash twinsanity
5.Jak X
6.Jak 2
7.Skyrim
8.Sly 2
9.Rayman
10.GTA san andreas

Wow it was almost hard to figure out ten games, huh.

But seriously GET NOSTALGIC GUYS!!!

[TMAN]

I can't believe no one has mentioned or listed in their top 10 - Goldeneye (N64)!!! What a game!! Many many weeks and months in my bedroom playing that one!!

I probably wasted a year of my life playing battle "license to kill" with my friends

[stoffhimel]

1) the incredible machine 2 (win 95)

2) mike tyson's punchout (NES)

3) EarthBound (snes)

4) lemmings (MS DOS)

5) Donky Kong Country (SNES)

6) Wizards and warriors (NES)

7) Chrono trigger (PS 1)

8) Custom robo (GC)

9) Sim city 3000 (win 95)

10) super mario world (SNES)

 

Honerable mentions

 

metal slug

 

skullmokies (stupidly hard, but I love a challenge)

[Metalmonkey]

1. The Walking Dead: Telltale games - Xbox 360
2. Resident Evil - GC
3. Monster Hunter Tri - Wii (i don't have Ultimate yet, no doubt its even better)
4. Legend of Zelda :Wind Waker - GC
5. Street Fighter III - Third Strike - DC
6. Super Mario Galaxy - Wii
7. Dead Island Riptide - Xbox 360
8. Legend of Zelda : Ocarina of Time - N64
9. Muramasa : The Demon Blade - Wii
10. FFV - Ps1

TWD gets my #1 spot, yes its kinda liner but I've rarely been moved by a game as much as this did.
Also, kinda wanna put Wonderboy II in Monsterland (SMS) in there but ran out of spots.

[PlasticSoul]

3. Grim Fandango (PC)

Hands down the greatest adventure game of all-time. It simply isn't up for discussion. In terms of plot and art direction this is as inventive and memorable and affecting as any movie you care to mention. If you play this game I promise you you will not regret it.
 

 

 

Your entire list is pretty damn good actually but as far as hands down the greatest adventure game of all-time i would put Psychonauts one spot above Grim for sure.