that one actually came down to vice city having more honorable mentions. the vote count was a tie.
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that one actually came down to vice city having more honorable mentions. the vote count was a tie.
Jawbreaker
Member
Really can't complain about that top 5.
There's console-centric, and then there's insanity! Never mind, eh? Opinions n all that... There's some great RPG games on that list. Gen VI really was a fantastic period for the genre.
That's honestly very interesting how they both scored so close together.
My only concern is that PC gaming is not properly represented. Just for the sake of representation and making a truly comprehensive list for those who might need one. But I'm not surprised or disappointed, our list is console heavy and somewhat obvious because we're a huge forum and that's just how it works. All the games I've played on the list are fucking awesome so whatev.
The Sarcastic Dude
Banned
Not surprised at number one. Well deserved too.
Dion Blaster
Member
Stoked that Shadow of the Colossus made the Mt. Rushmore of that gen!
Dion Blaster
Member
This also reminds me I need to play Njnja Gaiden. Too bad the PS3 version is apparently below par...
Notorious_Roy
Member
When reading through that list I can see why I didn't vote. So many great games. It really is my favorite overall generation.
Only thing I'm disappointed in, is the fact handheld games don't have a strong presence. I've spent hours and hours on games like Advance Wars and FF Tactics Advance.
This year I'll finish up my backlog for this generation with Metroid Prime, Paper Mario TTYD and Eternal Darkness.
Only thing I'm disappointed in, is the fact handheld games don't have a strong presence. I've spent hours and hours on games like Advance Wars and FF Tactics Advance.
This year I'll finish up my backlog for this generation with Metroid Prime, Paper Mario TTYD and Eternal Darkness.
MiamiWesker
Member
Played all but three games in the top 25.
Most crazy thing to me, jak and daxter being the best platformer. Shows how bad a gen it was for platforming. We hit a renaissance with platforming last gen. And jak over ratchet? Really gaf? Come on now.
Most crazy thing to me, jak and daxter being the best platformer. Shows how bad a gen it was for platforming. We hit a renaissance with platforming last gen. And jak over ratchet? Really gaf? Come on now.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
AniHawk, tell me that at least once you were going to rig those Metroid Prime votes. :V
I guess some weren't sure whether to group it with this gen or the one after it.
Nothing1016
Member
Hey my quote made it for Metroid Prime! 
should've been number 1 but losing to RE4 isn't to bad. Both games are masterpieces and stand head and shoulders above all us. Also, extremely happy with the Melee showing! Best fighter of all time gets what it deserves. Nice list gaf.
Edit: I was the lonely soul that voted for Chaos Legion in my top ten.
should've been number 1 but losing to RE4 isn't to bad. Both games are masterpieces and stand head and shoulders above all us. Also, extremely happy with the Melee showing! Best fighter of all time gets what it deserves. Nice list gaf.Edit: I was the lonely soul that voted for Chaos Legion in my top ten.
the vote counting is rigged!
I voted for OutRun 2, not OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast!
Is it weird that versions of Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3 are added together while Diablo II and Lord of Destruction and Warcraft 3 and Frozen Throne are not? I mean you can't even play the expansions without the base game!
I voted for OutRun 2, not OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast!
Is it weird that versions of Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3 are added together while Diablo II and Lord of Destruction and Warcraft 3 and Frozen Throne are not? I mean you can't even play the expansions without the base game!
Generation Exclusives (Games that have never been ported or remade from or to platforms in any other generation)
1. Super Smash Bros. Melee (Gamecube)
2. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (PC, Xbox)
3. Baldur's Gate: Shadows of Amn
4. F-Zero GX
5. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
6. Diablo 2
7. Final Fantasy XII
8. Shenmue
9. Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
10. Skies of Arcadia
KOTOR and Baldur's Gate 2 have been ported to iOS/Android if that counts
1. Super Smash Bros. Melee (Gamecube)
2. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (PC, Xbox)
3. Baldur's Gate: Shadows of Amn
4. F-Zero GX
5. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
6. Diablo 2
7. Final Fantasy XII
8. Shenmue
9. Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
10. Skies of Arcadia
KOTOR and Baldur's Gate 2 have been ported to iOS/Android if that counts
orthodoxy1095
Banned
What a positively enlightening reaction.
I don't see why you wouldn't count KOTOR and Baldur's Gate on iOS/Android. By the very fact of them being ported, they're not generation exclusives.Generation Exclusives (Games that have never been ported or remade from or to platforms in any other generation)
1. Super Smash Bros. Melee (Gamecube)
2. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (PC, Xbox)
3. Baldur's Gate: Shadows of Amn
4. F-Zero GX
5. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
6. Diablo 2
7. Final Fantasy XII
8. Shenmue
9. Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
10. Skies of Arcadia
KOTOR and Baldur's Gate 2 have been ported to iOS/Android if that counts
i was considering it the brief time it led in the overall count.
no, not really. well, maybe.
MiamiWesker
Member
Anihawk you left out halo In the Xbox best of list.
Oh another thing that surprised me, the GTAs being around the teens. They were the most popular games of that gen and I know many loved them, I guess it was not loved enough.
Oh another thing that surprised me, the GTAs being around the teens. They were the most popular games of that gen and I know many loved them, I guess it was not loved enough.
Ultimate_Trainer
Member
Wiktor
Member
I think everybody realizes GAF is mostly console-centric forum. And if somebody is looking for recomendations then he just needs to browse the whole list, as there's plenty of PC entries in lower parts of it and you can just look at how they are grouped with relation to eachother, not relation to console titles.
orthodoxy1095
Banned
I've never played RE4 because I'm a total pansy and afraid of wetting my pants. Maybe I should give it a go.
Nope
Tricky I Shadow
Banned
Yep, I knew Resident Evil 4 would win this....it definitely deserves the win. Metroid Prime being number 2 is perfect too.
I just wish that Shenmue and Shemue II were somewhere in the top 20. You guys don't know what you're missing! >_<
I just wish that Shenmue and Shemue II were somewhere in the top 20. You guys don't know what you're missing! >_<
Dion Blaster
Member
Not to sound like a hater but I thought that the typical enemy encounters in the top 2 games were pretty dull (and I still had MP in my top 10). My enduring impressions of those games are shooting a zombie and then kicking it while it stumbles, and hammering the A button while locked on to an enemy. They are obviously great in every other aspect. (Plus I still need to finish RE4.)
the first halo is a multiplatform game and is included in the multi-platform list.
Last last generation sucked for platformers, at least generally speaking. Mario Sunshine is easily one of the worst of any Mario game, while still being one of the best platformers of that generation. They were living in the hangover of the clunky 3D collect-a-thon phase. But thankfully last generation was one of the best ever for both 3D and 2D platformers.
MisterHero
Super Member
Tony Hawk's Underground sits alone and forgotten.
TH 2 & 3 were still really good though
TH 2 & 3 were still really good though
Great least. Coincidentally, these games are my personal picks for greatest of all time as well. I feel like such an old man yelling at cloud for saying this, but I certainly feel, as gameplay design has become streamlined and inclusionairy, the range of different experiences had within games has stailed significantly. And I know indies have filled that gap some, but I do miss bigger teams and bigger budgets on gambles.
Twin Tails
Member
Max Payne 2 best shooter no doubt
Generation Exclusives (Games that have never been ported or remade from or to platforms in any other generation)
1. Super Smash Bros. Melee (Gamecube)
2. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (PC, Xbox)
3. Baldur's Gate: Shadows of Amn
4. F-Zero GX
5. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
6. Diablo 2
7. Final Fantasy XII
8. Shenmue
9. Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
10. Skies of Arcadia
KOTOR and Baldur's Gate 2 have been ported to iOS/Android if that counts
thanks. updated.
threelights
Member
What a... lame list tbh. No surprises, no unexpected mentions (someone mentioned the N-Gage though, so I suppose there's that). But hey, I didn't vote, so I can't say anything =P
My only complaint is the lack of KH, but otherwise, good list. Never knew people liked Metroid Prime that much...
My only complaint is the lack of KH, but otherwise, good list. Never knew people liked Metroid Prime that much...
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
You guys need Jungle Beat in your lives. The GBA had a cornucopia of platformers as well. I'm also of the opinion that the DreamCast Sonic games are awesome but I get that's not everyone's jam.
There was plenty of time to vote, seems like console players were the most active voters, and Gamecube voters came out in force.
Personally, I can't believe Morrowind or WoW didn't crack the top 10.