Games that were ahead of their time (and in what way)

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Shikamo said:

Pokemon Silver/Gold, Crysis, Metal Gear Solid 1 and 4, Earthbound, Shenmue, Zelda Ocarina of Time, F.e.a.r, Deus Ex, Half Life 1, 2 and Alyx, Batman Arkham Knight, Sleeping Dogs, and Super Mario 64

In your view what made these games ahead of their time?