Honorable mentions and games #50 to #45: https://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/post.php?id=9345764
Games #44 to #40: https://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/post.php?id=9345857
Games #39 to #36: https://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/post.php?id=9345971
Now, games #35 to #31:
#35 - Final Fantasy X
FFX has a pretty engaging plot with a lot of unforgettable moments and a well developed lore, with a setting inspired by southeastern Asia that I really like. The battle system is fully turn-based rather than having an ATB bar, and it's pretty fast-paced which makes it highly enjoyable; being able to switch characters on the fly during battle is pretty satisfying, and allows you to deal with enemies using the character who is most effective against them. The soundtrack is *chef's kiss*.
#34 - Pokémon HeartGold
This remake of the Gold/Silver games is one of the most content-rich games in the series, with a post-game which features the whole Kanto region with its 8 extra gym battles, as well as the changes and events that were exclusive to the original Crystal version (not present in Gold/Silver), and even the Battle Frontier that was introduced way after G/S/C. The Johto region may be relatively small, but I really like the whole "ancestral" atmosphere that it has, which is made even better with the fantastic soundtrack.
#33 - Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time
Like previous games in the series, the combat in this game is just amazingly fun and fluid, and I felt the story was more interesting and memorable than that of previous games, with some pretty good humor. One of my favorite aspects of this game is how you can explore the outer space and find different planetoids, many of which contain some really nice platforming challenges and lots of useful stuff. It must be mentioned that the Clank sections in this game are really really well designed, with some brilliant time-based puzzles.
#32 - Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
I love this game's setting and the whole concept of finding different castaways in a seemingly deserted island, while discovering new environments and getting to know more about the secrets that the place hides. The combat system in this game is really fluid and highly enjoyable, and the game rewards you for knowing how to evade or block properly when battling enemies, especially the bosses, which are really well designed. It must be mentioned that the soundtrack is pretty amazing.
#31 - Super Mario Galaxy
This game is a midblowing experience, especially the first time you play it, the sense of being in an interstellar adventure truly is somethig else. The gameplay flow of going from planetoid to planetoid and clearing platforming challenges, solving puzzles and battling enemies is highly engaging, with some really good level and puzzle designs. The backstory of Rosalina is really moving and it actually made me cry the first time I played the game. Also, the soundtrack is just amazing.
