'94 was original System Shock! I remember my father and I fishing it out of a bargain bin at CompUSA for like $10 (along with like 15 other games, we had just got a new family computer and he wanted to grab a bunch of games for it) in '96. I couldn't get into it. I do still have the disc of it in my closet.
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'94 was original System Shock! I remember my father and I fishing it out of a bargain bin at CompUSA for like $10 (along with like 15 other games, we had just got a new family computer and he wanted to grab a bunch of games for it) in '96. I couldn't get into it. I do still have the disc of it in my closet.
Dad +1
I managed to jettison myself for a few hours. Then I came back.
I'm going to remain dubious toward these spoilers until I get to play Infinite.
A game isn't just its ending or "plot twists." It's the journey in between. It's a series of moments. And no dickhead can take that away from me, short of tying me down and forcing me to watch a walkthrough prior to playing it.
If you happen to see any unmarked (malicious) spoilers, personal message a moderator with the link to the post. They can see if it's been edited and take the appropriate steps to fix it, including banning the member.
So, anyway, how about 2007, guys?
I'm going to remain dubious toward these spoilers until I get to play Infinite.
A game isn't just its ending or "plot twists." It's the journey in between. It's a series of moments. And no dickhead can take that away from me, short of tying me down and forcing me to watch a walkthrough prior to playing it.
If you happen to see any unmarked (malicious) spoilers, personal message a moderator with the link to the post. They can see if it's been edited and take the appropriate steps to fix it, including banning the member.
So, anyway, how about 2007, guys?
CambriaRising
Member
It is a shame that SE hasn't released the remastered PC version for Steam.
Good year but a lot of the games didn't age very well.
ArisenDragon
Member
Cyan here to save us.
The buzz is strong, we will know from IGN Friday. There is no reason to worry though, I would be more shocked than I have EVER been in my life about a game if a bunch of reviews came back negative.
I would just be floored if this doesn't do 90+ on Metacritic when it's all said and done. I know we hate on that site here, just saying.
I have that remastered version, it has the shitty original PC music, but it can be easily replaced by switching out a folder. Wasn't so easy back in '98.
1998..
Parasite Eve and Grim Fandango FTW
Also: MGS, Ocarina, Xenogears, Mega Man Legends...
I was a junior in HS. Man that was a good fucking year.
And when Square was still Square.
phantomspiker
Member
Don't forget Half Life.
Valve sure has.
phantomspiker
Member
Yeah...
CambriaRising
Member
ALAN WAKE!
ArisenDragon
Member
I liked Alan Wake a lot too.
phantomspiker
Member
Oh and Thief The Dark Project came out that year!
Yeah, '98 was awesome.
Yeah, '98 was awesome.
Poimandres
Member
System Shock certainly was 1994, but I wasn't fortunate enough to get in on that at the time. It probably would have been too much for my young brain to handle anyway...
My dad, on the other hand, decided to get Wing Commander 3. So good!
Check out the battle of the greatest years over here: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=504001
Don't forget Deadly Premonition.
Barry Burton
Member
It seems that the best years are every 3:
1998, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2010. All great years (although 2002 was pretty awesome if you had a GameCube). Hopefully 2013 follows that pattern!
Fine Ham Abounds
Member
Man, these threads get juicy in the time it takes me to come home from work.
I trust Hobbes to protect my imagination
Don't worry, that's why I'm in here instead of the usual suspects.
I trust Hobbes to protect my imagination
Voice of Reason
Banned
2010 is also amazing. SMB, SMG2, God of War III, RDR and Mass Effect 2 are few of the best games I've ever played.
The best version didn't come out until last year though.
Vire
Member
Dont forget fucking Max Payne XD
Not bad but 2004 was all time great just for the last 4 months of the year.
September 7- Burnout 3: Takedown
September 7- Silent Hill 4: The Room
September 14- Fable
September 14- Sly 2: Band of Thieves
September 14- The Sims 2
September 21- Star Wars Battlefront
September 22- Rome: Total War
October 11- Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
October 26 - Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
November 2- Killzone
November 2- Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal
November 9- Halo 2
November 9- Jak 3
November 15- Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
November 16- Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3
November 16- Half-Life 2
November 16- Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
November 17- Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
November 21- Super Mario 64 DS
November 23- World of Warcraft
November 30- Prince of Persia: Warrior Within
December 6- Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II The Sith Lords
That's not even including everything that came out before September.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_in_video_gaming
Didn't like Alan Wake, the combat felt way to repetitive in the bad way. Most game are repetitive in their nature, but the time it takes bring down enemies with the flashlight was a real chore. The last level was one of the first times I almost quit out of frustration.
ArisenDragon
Member
2013 might be the best year ever if a lot of games come out this year and new consoles.
Already started out strong. MGR:Revengence and Infinite (assuming it is a classic) will get things rolling. Watchdogs, ACIV and GTAV could seal the deal.
Barry Burton
Member
2010 was amazing.
Bayonetta
Deadly Premonition
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Red Dead Redemption
Alan Wake
Donkey Kong Country Returns
Vanquish
God of War 3
Darksiders
Bioshock 2
And Silent Hill 2, Devil May Cry, Conker's BFD...what a year.
Bayonetta
Deadly Premonition
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Red Dead Redemption
Alan Wake
Donkey Kong Country Returns
Vanquish
God of War 3
Darksiders
Bioshock 2
And Silent Hill 2, Devil May Cry, Conker's BFD...what a year.
You forgot about last of us!
Vire
Member
Loved it (but I had also been waiting years for it. Much like Infinite. And much like Bio, Wake went through some serious hell) Remedy nailed the perfect forest at night atmosphere. Guns sounded great and weighty and its got some of the best use of licensed music.
Repetitve, yes.
See, I am already forgetting GOTY contenders 2013 is going to be amazing.
III sucked but Ubisoft has a nasty habit of tossing everything to the wall and seeing what sticks on occasion. It seems they distilled the best parts of III into IV so I am hoping for a turnaround ala AC1-AC2.
I am willing to give AC4 a chance, there aren't that many pirate games out there.
I would probably like the series more if they can figure how to fix combat so that it's not a chore to play through.
I dunno 2013's off to a pretty shitty start. God of War is the best game I've played and it's very mediocre and kind of disappointing compared to the rest of the console games in the series.
And after Bioshock there's really nothing coming until Last of Us in June, and then nothing that I'm aware of until September. New consoles will get here but launch lineups are almost never great.
Even with the hate new Croft gets in here, the new Tomb Raider will add to the momentum too. A million in 48 hours right?
And zero replay value.
ArisenDragon
Member
Yep moving fast again guess everyone thinks its semi safe again.
phantomspiker
Member
Metro Last Light is coming out in May and then there is the South Park RPG (Obsidian!).
If you need a good laugh this summer, play Remember Me. I know I will be, but Im into the setting. Love that Blade Runner shit. I know you arent a setting guy though.
Vire
Member
Launch titles are either bonafide all-time classics (Super Mario 64/Super Mario World/Halo CE) or extremely mediocre (Perfect Dark Zero/Resistance)
Who knows what we'll get this time.
You should check out The Room if you have an iOS device. Great game of 2013 regardless of platform. It's like a modern Myst.
Poimandres
Member
2013 could be a contender... if Dark Souls 2 comes out.
I'm meh on Metro and South Park was delayed indefinitely, or at least Ubisoft hasn't even hinted at a date since they bought the IP. We know it's coming in 2013, that's about it.
Yeah the gameplay looks like a bad batman clone combined with a bad uncharted clone with the platforming. There's nothing about it that looks fun to play.
edit: I also think 2010 was a horrible year. The only thing that saved it was 2011 and 2012 topping it in horribleness.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
1998, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2010...every three years, awesomeness
2013 confirmed to be godlike
2013 confirmed to be godlike
YOU ARE TEARING ME APART LISA!
As far as launch titles, I am not holding my breath seeing as most of the big names are cross platform which worries me.
ArisenDragon
Member
Yeah with fake spoilers just goes to show fake or real there done lol.