Actually no, and that leaves only The Witcher (books hinted slightly at that since it shares the name of the series, but it wasn't exactly obvious). I like 1 and 2 about equally though but only listed 1.

#44

Change YoY: -2   My Rating: 9.1 / 10

For many the de facto best game of all time, Breath of the Wild was in many ways something of a revelation upon release back in 2017. Very few games before or since have created such an impeccable feeling of freedom and sense of discovery than this game did, and it did so by essentially returning to the series' roots, albeit with modern design sensibilities and decades of accumulated knowledge sanding off the rough edges to make the experience truly unforgettable. Not perfect, but fantastic nonetheless.

Whether it's the inspired gameplay design, wonderful setting and world, the sheer volume of things to do and secrets to find, or as I mentioned before, the freedom the player is afforded to decide how to play the game, Breath of the Wild is simply a wonderful experience. Of course, no game is perfect as mentioned. The stamina meter is far too small early on, making some of the early hours of the game unnecessarily annoying at times, the weapon durability system is still a misfire as far as I'm concerned, achieving only me trying to avoid combat whenever I could, the music is largely quite forgettable, though admittedly the ambient style fits the game wonderfully, it just doesn't make for very engaging listening otherwise, a handful of exceptions notwithstanding, and Link himself remains a dull blank slate of a character with nary a distinguishing personality trait to be found, but each of those issues and the few others the game has are ultimately minor problems in the face of everything the game does magnificently.

#44 - Breath of Fire IV (PS1)

Breath of Fire is one of the franchises that got me hooked into RPGs. It all started with the SNES titles, and then, the PS1 games. BOF IV was one of the best experiences I had with one of my friends while we tried to beat it back in the days. I have very fond memories of this game. Beautiful story and memorable characters.

I'm still trying to get work done on my graphics, considering posting all of #50-41 in one go, but two of them remain unguessed so I'll drop some extra hints for them.

#48 - Crows doing paperwork in a monochrome dimension that serves as this game's hub world.
Hint 2 - This hub is connected to the colored overworld through doors that teleport you into different areas.
Hint 3 - This is a Zelda-like indie game.

#43 - This sidescroller was much maligned for forcing you to constantly stop, wait, and press X.
Hint 2 - The next game by this studio kept this mechanic (but fine-tuned it) for their next entry, which became a beloved game in this series.

#42 Conker's Bad Fur Day

"Have you ever sat on a piece of gothic architecture for 200 years? Gets right up your arse, you know" 

The first game that ever made me Laugh out Load. The platforming might not be up to the standard of other titles on the N64 but this game came with something that I feel is a bit of a drought in the gaming world - childish adult humor. I played this game pretty much only to reach the next cutscene and each time it happened it felt like a reward. Collecting bees or running with a beehive was tediously difficult but getting the sunflower to expose its, ehh, mammal glands, for a big fat ugly bee king to dive into and "pollinate" mad it worth it. 

It might be easy to simply love this game for the cut scenes and humor, but it also is one of the best looking games on the N64, it has great music and a really engaging multiplayer mode. The sales where not on par of other titles from Rare and an actual cartridge (especially in the PAL-region) is difficult to come by. Later re-releases is an option for people who do not wish to hear the Great Mighty Poo's worst curses, I do.

Next set of clues then:

#40

• Your grandfather's inheritance offers a chance at a new life

#39

• Become the new ferrymaster

#38

• Your scarf helps you on your way

#37

• Quite the unusual headquarters for a government agency

#36

• Enjoy some cat cooking in-between quests

I've compiled a list of 103 games to narrow down my top 50 favorites. Out of these, I’ve rated 19 games with a perfect score of 10. These are the non-negotiable entries on my list they represent my absolute favorite games.

For the remaining 31 spots, I had to make some tough decisions. To avoid repetition, I limited each franchise to a maximum of two games from positions 20-45, and only one game if there is at least another game of the same franchise in the first 19 positions

Additionally, if a game is essentially a superior iteration, such as a remake or a direct sequel that closely mirrors the original but with improved technical aspects and quality-of-life features, I prioritized the newer or improved version. I've made exception for spin-offs where the spin off is largely different from the main series to have its own sense of identity, sharing only the franchise name

For the last 5 positions I selected games that might not be really as good as the ones that didn't make the list. In fact, many of them are inferior to games that missed the list. But I still felt I needed to include them, because they are representative of some genres I've played a lot and among those genres they are either my favorites or the ones I hold a that I maintain a certain degree of affection. I will start my list today with them, as I honestly still figuring out how to sort my 20-45 list e.e

So let's go!

#40: Stardew Valley
#39: Spiritfarer
#38: Journey
#37: The Federal Buraeu of Control
#36: Monster Hunter... well, I say Rise (but it could be world or some other too)

48) Death's Door I think

36) MH World

#50 Simulation Representative: Cities Skylines - (PC/Steam)

I really love simulation games. During part of my teenage years, these were the only games I could play, usually on PC, since I didn’t own any consoles. Among PC games, simulation games were undoubtedly my favorites. I was torn about whether to include The Sims 3 or Cities: Skylines in my ranking. I definitely played TS3 more, but I think I simply prefer the management aspect of Cities: Skylines. It’s a game I still revisit periodically, while TS3 has simply faded into oblivion.

#49 Story Driven Adventure Game Representative: Detroit Become Human (PS4)

I've always been drawn to games that focus heavily on narrative and player choice, and Detroit: Become Human excels in both areas (without any doubt is the best player-choice game in the market). Its branching storyline, complex characters, and moral dilemmas create an immersive experience that stayed with me long after the credits rolled. I think the branching outcomes and endings set them apart to something like Life is Stranger. It's a game I kept playing over and over only to see "What if" scenarios. I was genuinely touched by the stories told here, the characters are very relatable and the voice acting is top tier. If you like this kind of games you can't go wrong with Detroit. I hope we get a sequel soon, what are you wanting Sony?????

#48 Arcade Style and Fighting Representative: Marvel vs Capcom (PS1)

Arcade-style games have a special place in my heart since they send me back directly to childhood, when I could play co-op with friends in arcades. At that time in Brazil it was common to some people "rent" their consoles to be played by people who don't have Mmney to buy their own. Those places became spaces to kids to gather together and beat each other... figuratively. I had many options to pick here, Street Fighter, KOF, SNK vs Capcom SVC Chaos... but ultimately I think Marvel vs Capcom just feels right. It has fast-paced action, colorful (and iconic) roster of characters, and tag-team mechanics make it endlessly entertaining

#47 Local Coop and Racing Representative: Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled (PS4)

Local co-op games are all about fun and competition, and Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled nails it. A perfect mix of nostalgia and modern polish, it brings back the excitement of the original while adding plenty of new features. To date still by far my favorite coop game and I keep playing it regularly. The original PS1 is a serious contender to my most played game ever, and the PS4 remake just brings it to shine even more with the addition of new mechanics and even the races from Crash Tag Team Racing (PS2). It's so much better than Mario Kart, you all should give it a try!

#46 Shooter and Multiplayer Representative: Splatoon 2 (Nintendo Switch)

Oooh the shooter for people who hate shooters (me)!

Splatoon 2 proves that shooters don't always need to be gritty or serious. Between Overwatch and Paladins (both I had 300h+ played, just like Splatoon 2) this was a no-brainer choice, because as much they are all fun none has the creativity of Splatoon. Its unique approach to the genre, focused on covering territory with ink rather than just eliminating opponents, keeps it so unique and adds layers of strategy and action that make it a standout as a multiplayer game

The game even features a very decent single-player campaign, which is great for teaching you the game mechanics: the cherry on top!