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NeoGAF Games of the Generation Awards
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Nocturnowl
Member
Great job with this Anihawk.
Now that's a top 5 I can get behind, some would say its typical and safe but I'd say that's with good reason.
Why it was all going swimmingly until I reached the platformer list and saw Jungle Beat below Jak 2, all that goodwill completely wiped out in an instant.
Now that's a top 5 I can get behind, some would say its typical and safe but I'd say that's with good reason.
Why it was all going swimmingly until I reached the platformer list and saw Jungle Beat below Jak 2, all that goodwill completely wiped out in an instant.
Riesenfass
Member
Wow my quote got pulled for Diablo II! I feel so proud.
Thanks for putting this together Ani. This is probably my favorite generation, and there are tons on this list I haven't played yet.
Thanks for putting this together Ani. This is probably my favorite generation, and there are tons on this list I haven't played yet.
Phoenician_Viking
Banned
I was not surprised at Jak being number one. I was surprised that platformers category was dominated by Sony, not Nintendo.
Forceatowulf
G***n S**n*bi
MGS2/3, FFX, SOTC, and RE4 all making the top ten brings a tear to my eye.
Ya done good, gaf. Ya done good.
Ya done good, gaf. Ya done good.
Really? I was around gaming communities around that time and I don't remember the praise for GoW2 being that heavy, a lot of people seemed to be focused on Wii/360 around that time. I remember GoW1 getting a lot more press and coverage. Persona 4 also ranked really high despite having someone niche appeal AND being released that late into the gen so I doubt that affected it much. I feel like appreciation for God of War has just kind of dwindled over the years, it's the sort of game that makes more of an impact during the generation with its presentation than anything.
Spacecowboy77
Member
Damn good list, good job GAFers
SatelliteOfLove
Member
The Greatest Generation, and under such stiff competition, it's no surprise masterpieces ended up as low as they did. Thanks for this hard work, Anihawk!
1. -> #38
2. -> #56
3. -> #59
4. -> #16
5. -> #193
6. -> #136
7. -> #12
8. -> #383
9. -> #68
10. -> #26
See? I was one of a scant few who voted for a good bit of this.
Final Fantasy at that time hadn't stumbled yet as a franchise, that's what.
And terrible end boss.
J&D, Sly, and R&C don't seem to get that platformer love for whatever reason (I have an idea why, but I'm not saying it).
WoW and its would-be-killers was a sneak peek into a new era of gaming, one of neurosis, Dogma, and waste. Whereas RE4 and a number of other titles inspired games that took those breakthrus and ran for various similar-but-different directions, WoW was simply aped; games were simply changed to be as similar on the surface to WoW as possible and doomed to failure. A cargo cult school of game design, if you will; a phenomenon that destroys creativity and narrows choice, not the opposite.
1. -> #38
2. -> #56
3. -> #59
4. -> #16
5. -> #193
6. -> #136
7. -> #12
8. -> #383
9. -> #68
10. -> #26
See? I was one of a scant few who voted for a good bit of this.
Final Fantasy at that time hadn't stumbled yet as a franchise, that's what.
And terrible end boss.
J&D, Sly, and R&C don't seem to get that platformer love for whatever reason (I have an idea why, but I'm not saying it).
WoW and its would-be-killers was a sneak peek into a new era of gaming, one of neurosis, Dogma, and waste. Whereas RE4 and a number of other titles inspired games that took those breakthrus and ran for various similar-but-different directions, WoW was simply aped; games were simply changed to be as similar on the surface to WoW as possible and doomed to failure. A cargo cult school of game design, if you will; a phenomenon that destroys creativity and narrows choice, not the opposite.
Phoenician_Viking
Banned
I love all 3 franchises. My favorite is Ratchet.
nckillthegrimace
Member
KOTOR over KOTOR II is nuts. Did you guys not play the second one, or were you that enthralled by the super obvious twist?
Iva Demilcol
Member
Since the very beginning it seemed that RE4 would win. During the last days though I saw a lot of votes for both MGS2 and MGS3.
I'm glad RE4 won. Capcom was awesome back then.
The only game I don't own that are in the top 10 is Final Fantasy X!!!, still don't want to play it though.
I'm glad RE4 won. Capcom was awesome back then.
The only game I don't own that are in the top 10 is Final Fantasy X!!!, still don't want to play it though.
Freeman
Banned
I can't express how much I disagree with RE4 presence on the list, not to mention the fact that it is #1. Meanwhile REmake doesn't even show up in the top 25? You are killing me here.
PC just got the short end of the stick while Nintendo games are placed way above where they should. At least BGII managed to beat Paper Mario.
PC just got the short end of the stick while Nintendo games are placed way above where they should. At least BGII managed to beat Paper Mario.
Nocturnowl
Member
Weep with me for the tragic tenth place fate of the most mechanically unique and interesting platformer of the generation.
Though I'm happy with Precursor Legacy beating Sunshine to the punch.
SargerusBR
I love Pokken!
Because KOTOR is a better game. KOTOR 2 is weak in anything but combat
orthodoxy1095
Banned
dancingphlower
Member
Not a bad list, though I wish DMC3 got more love! Also, that's my quote!
@Anihawk
Any reason my Flash Koibito Kun honorable mention wasn't included?
The game is an excellent action puzzle game for WonderSwan Color.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=149346260&postcount=124
EDIT:
Any reason my Flash Koibito Kun honorable mention wasn't included?
The game is an excellent action puzzle game for WonderSwan Color.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=149346260&postcount=124
EDIT:
Only few illuminated guys know WS awesomeness
shoryukens
Member
Now that's an amazing list! The only real change I would make is have FFX and P4 swap places, but other than that it's practically perfect!
nckillthegrimace
Member
What. The writing in KOTOR II takes an enormous dump over Bioware's efforts. It's so clearly better that it's hilarious.
KOTOR II has writing far beyond KOTOR
It has the best character (Kreia), far superior cast of villains, deep reflections on morality.
Overall it's just a way darker and more mature story.
The ending is weak but to say that the combat is the only good thing is completely baffling.
Good job on the list OP, makes for interesting reading.
Taking his rightful place on the throne.
Man, this game can't be dethroned.
Will never forgot my first playthrough in 2005.
SargerusBR
I love Pokken!
it's not "in the top 25", it's 19
F-Zero GX could have been higher but... this is what i said about the game:
if you have played and understood GX, you know that, even if the best team at Nintendo decided to develop another arcade racer, it would be worse. That's the only downside of playing GX. And if you played GX, but found it frustating because the CPUs knew more about the game physics that you, there's still an irreplaceable and rewarding experience waiting for you to discover
If you like arcade racers, you are going to love it. Dolphin is waiting for you ;p
The problem with the game is that it's up to the player to discover how good the game actually is. When you start playing it for the first time, the game puts the player in a really bad spot and doesn't explain some important things.
To sum up, if you ever decide to play it, i'd recommend asking us for advice first because, if you don't, you'll probably have a frustating experience with the game.
Jawbreaker
Member
Wind Waker has aged gracefully and I've found that despite the negative reception it garnered upon release due to the change in graphical style, lack of dungeons and general easiness along with the Triforce fetch-quest, people's memories of it have grown fonder, perhaps in contrast to the later Zelda games. I acknowledge its shortcomings as a Zelda game, but it has charm coming out the ass and I think that propels it higher than one would expect.
Nocturnowl
Member
I've always assumed that plenty of people love it despite its flaws, I figure if dungeon design doesn't mean as much to you as a more open world does then Wind Waker can stand out more with the world it presents the player with.
Still higher than I expected mind you, it can be hard to get a read on the standing of some individual Zelda games popularity considering how the fanbase seems split in multiple different directions sometimes leading to a lot of BEST or WORST ever.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
RE4 #1 all that matters
right, Kotor 2 would have benefited a lot from some sweet sweet Bioware writing
wait, which parallel dimension is this
wait, which parallel dimension is this
Oh come on!! I'm perfectly aware that the list "is not objectively anything". It's easy to understand what i was saying: jungle beat deserved better. And it's also easy to undertand why this game didn't get much atention: it was released late and it required those crazy bongos.
The game was awesome, but people don't know it.
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Shuggananas
Banned
Wind waker is good but it drags a lot in the end, and lacks dungeons (5 and a half, compared to 7-9 in most zeldas)
Platformer list is.. meh.
Platformer list is.. meh.
Nocturnowl
Member
Still waiting on that list my man, actually hang on I think I've got it.
1. Resi 4
2. Half Life 2
3. Viewtiful Joe
4. Ninja Gaiden Black
5. Metal Slug 3
6. Time Crisis 2
7. Halo 2
8. God of War 2
9. Smash Bros Melee
10. F-Zero GX
Marvel at my psychic powers.
Scully Scully Scoo
Member
good list but super smash is way too high.
did gaff do generation awards for last gen? (x360/ps3)
did gaff do generation awards for last gen? (x360/ps3)
Iva Demilcol
Member
DerZuhälter;154127204 said:
All the games that made into top 25 were praised by both gamers and the press, even some developers too. My top 10 list is totally different than the final results. I don't consider it a bad list at all though.
Not yet since there are still games being released on PS3/Xbox360.
entremet
Member
Yes. But there are still games coming out for those systems, so no vote.
Iva Demilcol
Member
I know who's going to win game of the 7th generation already:
Yes, it's Dragon's Dogma!!!, Capcom at the top 3 once again!
MGS2 is multiplatform.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Ah, I forgot about that. I wonder why MGS3 never got Xbox/PC ports.
Scully Scully Scoo
Member
well that fuckin sucks. should make one once the big 3 have all released their next gen system. this thread feels 7 years too late