TruckOSaurus said:
I might as well say it at this point. It's Final Fantasy VII. I've seen people argue many times that people love FFVII only because it's the first one they played but having played the series ever since the very first game on NES, I still think it's the best of the bunch. |
Nice! I love FF7 and it is the only FF game that is on my top 50.
I honestly can't believe we're effectively at the end of the year already. It's crazy.
With writing better than most books, humour sharp enough to cut your tongue out, and puzzle design and mechanics that scream creativity, Portal 2 was always going to rank highly on my list. It's a testament to how great a game can be when it accepts every avenue of entertainment gaming can provide, and doesn't restrict itself to singular ideals of what a game "should" or "shouldn't" be. Add in a great co-op mode (with writing and humuor as on point as the SP) and a near endless supply of player created levels, and Portal 2 isn't a game i'm likely to forget any time soon.
Steins;Gate (like most VNG's) is not your traditional type of game. Where in most games you would directly control the movement and actions of your character, in Steins;Gate you sit, read, and occasionally make choices. To some that may sound boring, but as someone who adores books but also loves the ability to interact with the world's they describe, VNG's are something I've grown fond of over the years. Add to the mix Steins;Gate's crazy, hilarious, and often times disturbing story of time travel, alternative universes and squishy green bananas, and you 40+ hours of an incredibly happy Zekkyou.
On a side note, if you aren't a fan of reading (of which there is a lot here) but enjoy watching anime from time to time, i'd highly recommend watching the show. With exception to Clannad: AS, it's the best VNG to anime adaptation I've seen.
The Last of Us? Ranked almost at the top of a list written by someone whose values both gameplay and plot? Whoda thunk it, Johnny.
There's not much i can say about TLOU that hasn't been said a million times before. The story could never be described as original, but is told masterfully through the interactions and travels of its main characters. In tune with the story the gameplay can be tense, nerve wracking and filled with far more choice than you'd expect from a game with a focus on linear progression. Most surprisingly of all though (to me at least), is that it sits in a very exclusive club as one of only two games with a competitive multi-player mode that i enjoyed this gen. The SP alone would have been enough to land it a spot among my favorite games of the generation, but combined with the MP it secures its place as my personal 7th gen king.
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The armor worn by the hero of this launch game is named after a mythological weapon.
9. Super Mario 64
Nintendo 64 (1996)
Nintendo EAD
Super Mario 64 was one plumber's step into an unknown dimension (hah). Mario had traversed the Mushroom Kingdom, battled evil turtles, worn a bunch of animal suits, rode a dinosaur, and saved princesses... but only in the second dimension. How could a platform icon like Mario transition to the world of 3D gaming? Well, apparently really, really (really!) well. Instead of linear, left to right "reach the flagpole" level design from earlier Mario titles, Super Mario 64 adopted a more open world design in one giant world gave us multiple goals to achieve. These were literal platformer playgrounds, in which Mario could test his skills and the player could have endless fun. Each challenge was diverse, engaging, and more importantly fun... and it showed us that Mario was just as comfortable in the 3D world as he was in the 2D World. One small step for Mario, one giant leap for gaming kind.
8. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Wii (2011)
Nintendo EAD 3
Now that the next installment of The Legend of Zelda has been announced, hopefully The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword gets the love and credit it deserves (as the Zelda cycle states that the most recent Zelda game is given undue criticism while the Zelda before is loved in a brand new light). Skyward Sword is a more focused, back to basics entry to the franchise, offering a brand new look at combat and control while offering the best dungeons and boss battles in the entire series of legendary games. It also takes a more intimate look at the characters of Hyrule, giving us a Princess Zelda that wore the guise of childhood friend (or even more than that) instead of a stoic regal damsel in distress. Heck, Skyward Sword offered the best characterization (outside of perhaps Wind Waker Ganondorf) in the entire series (including... GROOSE!). There's so much that this game got right, with its fantastic art style and gameplay diversity... Skyward Sword separates itself from the rest of the franchise in the best ways possible. Kew kew kew...
7. Super Mario 3D World
Wii U (2013)
Nintendo EAD Tokyo
I'll never forget the inital reaction to this game's reveal. The moans and groans of the fanbase decrying the game's existance. But I just sat back and smiled, knowing that the incredible developers at EAD Tokyo were going to deliver something amazing. And unsurprisingly enough, they delivered. Super Mario 3D World continues 3D Land's design by taking the best elements of Mario's 2D and 3D gameplay elements and putting them together to once again breathe life into the platforming genre. But what really sets 3D world apart is the ability to play as multiple characters, and for those multiple characters to play together. Now those 3D obstical courses can be played with family and friends, and the result is all smiles. I'll never forget the cries of "More Mario!" from my siblings, or the laughter we shared while playing this incredible game. Whether you're by yourself or with 3 friends, 3D World is a brilliant game that once again brings the player(s) bounds of joy.
6. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Nintendo 64 (1998)
Nintendo EAD
The game that many consider to be the greatest achievement in gaming. Honestly, I can't disagree with that notion. It's accomplished so much and is a true example of greatness that is unique to our medium and no one elses. The silent protagonist that represents shoes that only the player can fill, revolutionary fighting mechanics that give each and every battle just as much ferocity as it does elegance. An epic quest full of diverse locations, huge monsters to destroy, unique items and weapons to master, and clever puzzles to figure out, a story full of smiles, tears, and plenty of surprises, and all of this in a living, breathing, 3D world to explore. In the end, Ocarina of Time means as much to me as it does any other player who's gaming life was changed because of this game. What more is there to say about it? In the end, the game is what it is: one of the greatest examples of this great medium that we love to engage in.
5. Super Mario World
Super Nintendo (1991)
Nintendo EAD
Super Mario World was the first game to make me envious of those who had a Super Nintendo over a Sega Genesis. Colorful visuals, a huge world meant to be explored (compared to the Sonic games, it was massive), endless wonders of design and ideas, scary houses, menacing castles, hungry dinosaurs, and evil turtles. This was a game that spawned hours upon hours of joy, a simple game with simple mechanics, but its heart was worn right on its sleeve. Super Mario World is a marvel of video game ingenuity, and a reminder of what this medium is all about. Yeah, Super Mario World made me jealous but in the end...
4. Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Sega Genesis (1992)
Sonic Team
...Sonic still knows how to take the crown. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is a gem of a game. Perfection of a road it alone has traveled. Adding gameplay tweaks to ensure the game feels perfect, pitch perfect level design to house the blue blur, fantastic colorful graphics, amazing music, and amazing pacing that sweeps you to Oil Fields, Ancient Ruins, and Outer Space. It's a simple game that uses that simplicity to its advantage, mastering everything it wants to accomplish with utmost perfect. What else is there to say? Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is a childhood dream that holds up to this very day. I wonder if he'll ever be topped at his own game.
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