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The Top 100 Greatest Video Games of All Time (IMO)
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It's been close to a year since I started making this list. I never knew that I would ever put so much time or effort into it. Personally, I am just very relieved that it is finally finished. The reason why I made this list was that I saw it as a "good bye" to being a "gaming buff" so to speak. Don't get me wrong, I still play video games a lot, but the manner of which I play them is different. I feel that this is something a lot of hardcore gamers will understand that few others will. There are many who get into the hobby always wanting to try the "must play" releases. Whether it be the latest and greatest titles or classic games. For example, if you are in gaming today you have to play Ni-Oh and be pumped to play Horizon: Zero Dawn and The Legend of Zelda; Breath of the Wild. Similar to films, there are always these "groundbreaking" releases that one has to play in order to keep "up to date". This also goes for the classics. If you are into gaming you have to play Super Metroid as well as Final Fantasy VII, like many classic films, they are pretty much mandatory in anyones list.
However, despite playing game on a regular basis, I treat it more and more as leisure time and a competitive hobby. Today I mostly play fighting games, primarily Skullgirls, to have fun and compete with others. I occasionally still play single player games but it's seldom. As a matter of fact since starting this list I have only actively played four single player video games. That averages out to around a game a season. Personally, I enjoy this way of gaming much more than previously. However, I am still glad I did this list as some sort of end to that aspect of the hobby.
Games that Would Have Made the List if I Started it Today:
Dark Souls III - While not as memorable as the original, it is a much leaner experience with some of the best boss battles in the series. A fine end to the trilogy.
Guilty Gear Xrd [Revelator] - A huge step up from the vanilla release. I prefer this version far more to any other entry in the series.
Marvel vs Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes - I managed to give this game a second chance and it blew me away. "A happy accident" that resulted in lighting being struck in a bottle multiple times. I can think of another game where so many glitches and unexpected consequences managed to craft such a great competitive game. Fast and frantic, Marvel 2 is arguably the best fighting game Capcom has ever made.
Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir - The original PS2 release was a game I fell in love with and was my first "hardcore" niche JRPG. But being that the game got so much bad mouth about it being all flash no substance and me not playing it in a decade, I decided to not include it. Revisiting the title for the PS4 made me realize that the game is just as good as I remembered it. Those who also complain about the title lacking in gameplay couldn't be more wrong. It could due to the updates for the PS4 version, but playing the game in Hard mode one sees that it has some of the deepiest combat in any action RPG. At times it even nears the territory of being a 2D hard action game like Devil May Cry.
Games that were "Missing" from the List and Why:
Half-Life - I replayed the game, and it has not aged well. Very boring.
Bioshock series - All style and no substance. And being honest the style isn't even good as everyone said.
Grand Theft Auto series - While I used to love these games, they kind of come off as a jack of all trade ordeal. You are able to do a lot of things, but any of them is surpassed by many other titles.
Uncharted series - Never really played any of these games. Don't seem to appeal to me.
Street Fighter IV - Very milquetoast entry.
Blizzard games - Outside of World of Warcraft, I couldnt' get into any of them. Even Overwatch doesn't interest me much.
Resident Evil 4 - While I remember enjoying this game a lot upon release, I haven't played it in over a decade. So I can't really judge its quality.
Poke'mon titles - While I adored these games as a kid, I eventually fell out of love with them and I never was able to rekindle it. Even with the new Gen X and Y releases.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - While this game is enjoyable, it simply has been surpassed by other action-adventure titles.
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne - This game was great when I played it as a teenager, but I haven't played the game in almost a decade. So I'm not sure how well it has held up.
Super Metroid - After playing the newer DS Castlevania games, it didn't seem to "wow" me as much as it should have.
Metroid Prime - Like many other games, I loved it when I played it, but that was back in high school. I'm not sure how well it held up.
Shenmue - I brought this game for my Dreamcast not long before starting on this list. I popped in the CD and after the first cutscene it stopped loading. My Dreamcast died. Decided to just wait for the inevitable HD re-release
However, despite playing game on a regular basis, I treat it more and more as leisure time and a competitive hobby. Today I mostly play fighting games, primarily Skullgirls, to have fun and compete with others. I occasionally still play single player games but it's seldom. As a matter of fact since starting this list I have only actively played four single player video games. That averages out to around a game a season. Personally, I enjoy this way of gaming much more than previously. However, I am still glad I did this list as some sort of end to that aspect of the hobby.
Games that Would Have Made the List if I Started it Today:
Dark Souls III - While not as memorable as the original, it is a much leaner experience with some of the best boss battles in the series. A fine end to the trilogy.
Guilty Gear Xrd [Revelator] - A huge step up from the vanilla release. I prefer this version far more to any other entry in the series.
Marvel vs Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes - I managed to give this game a second chance and it blew me away. "A happy accident" that resulted in lighting being struck in a bottle multiple times. I can think of another game where so many glitches and unexpected consequences managed to craft such a great competitive game. Fast and frantic, Marvel 2 is arguably the best fighting game Capcom has ever made.
Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir - The original PS2 release was a game I fell in love with and was my first "hardcore" niche JRPG. But being that the game got so much bad mouth about it being all flash no substance and me not playing it in a decade, I decided to not include it. Revisiting the title for the PS4 made me realize that the game is just as good as I remembered it. Those who also complain about the title lacking in gameplay couldn't be more wrong. It could due to the updates for the PS4 version, but playing the game in Hard mode one sees that it has some of the deepiest combat in any action RPG. At times it even nears the territory of being a 2D hard action game like Devil May Cry.
Games that were "Missing" from the List and Why:
Half-Life - I replayed the game, and it has not aged well. Very boring.
Bioshock series - All style and no substance. And being honest the style isn't even good as everyone said.
Grand Theft Auto series - While I used to love these games, they kind of come off as a jack of all trade ordeal. You are able to do a lot of things, but any of them is surpassed by many other titles.
Uncharted series - Never really played any of these games. Don't seem to appeal to me.
Street Fighter IV - Very milquetoast entry.
Blizzard games - Outside of World of Warcraft, I couldnt' get into any of them. Even Overwatch doesn't interest me much.
Resident Evil 4 - While I remember enjoying this game a lot upon release, I haven't played it in over a decade. So I can't really judge its quality.
Poke'mon titles - While I adored these games as a kid, I eventually fell out of love with them and I never was able to rekindle it. Even with the new Gen X and Y releases.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - While this game is enjoyable, it simply has been surpassed by other action-adventure titles.
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne - This game was great when I played it as a teenager, but I haven't played the game in almost a decade. So I'm not sure how well it has held up.
Super Metroid - After playing the newer DS Castlevania games, it didn't seem to "wow" me as much as it should have.
Metroid Prime - Like many other games, I loved it when I played it, but that was back in high school. I'm not sure how well it held up.
Shenmue - I brought this game for my Dreamcast not long before starting on this list. I popped in the CD and after the first cutscene it stopped loading. My Dreamcast died. Decided to just wait for the inevitable HD re-release
Jawbreaker
Member
This is one of the most unique lists I've seen in a long time. Well done.
I did it
misses bull
Banned
Nice detailed list. I may not have played most of these games but I can see my favourite games ever on here and with good reasoning. Red orchestra is bizarrely high but it's a great game
Dark souls, persona, to the moon, Civilisation, MGS. Good choices
The lack of skate, red dead, dishonoured, and KOTOR 1&2 and shadow of the colossus greatly disturbs me
Dark souls, persona, to the moon, Civilisation, MGS. Good choices
The lack of skate, red dead, dishonoured, and KOTOR 1&2 and shadow of the colossus greatly disturbs me
Jawbreaker
Member
No doom
yea it doesnt deserve to be in top 200 either
Your opinion is terrible, and you should feel bad.
Omega Kirby
Member
Shame no RTS games but very well done list that's actually unique and not the same ole predictable safe sh** people love to do..
VanquishUK
Member
The only game I've played in the top 10 is Half Life and I haven't even come close to finishing that series. Interesting list.
Various Artists
Banned
NipplesAndToes23
Member
FrostuTheNinja
Member
This is way more interesting that
tripe you see in mainstream gaming outlets.
As someone mentioned earlier, put your list on a blog, add other games you've enjoyed. I'd read it. Really enjoyed your write ups.
tripe you see in mainstream gaming outlets.
As someone mentioned earlier, put your list on a blog, add other games you've enjoyed. I'd read it. Really enjoyed your write ups.
NipplesAndToes23
Member
No doom
yea it doesnt deserve to be in top 200 either
You fucking tripping it should. That shit is motherfucking dope! I haven't so taken aback from a game a long ass time. Naughty Dog did their thing. They're professionals and it shows. I wish I could speak to some of those people and ask for advice design wise. I always want to learn from people who are good in their craft.
misses bull
Banned
Any game with that winter chapter in it doesn't deserve to be called one of the bests.
UC2 and 4 are better.
lastrealgameralive
Member
Nuu said:
So Half-Life 2 is OP's favorite FPS
Skullgirls is OP's favorite fighting game
Sin & Punishment is OP's favorite rail shooter
Xenoblade Chronicles is OP's favorite jrpg
Shin Megami Tensei IV is Op's favorite dungeon crawler
Ys Origin is Op's favorite action-rpg
Freedom Planet is OP's favorite sidescroller
Jet Set Radio is OP's favorite skating game
Kid Icarus: Uprising is OP's favorite shooter
Strider is OP's second favorite action sidescroller
comparing these games to Super Mario 64 a year from now is going to be hilarious.
pete_clarf
Member
I think my favorite surprise was M.U.S.H.A. being so high. No one ever talks about that game being among the all-time great vertical shooters.
GinoFelino
Member
Don't let other people's personal preferences distract you from the fact that
YOU MADE AN AMAZING LIST, OP
Seriously.
Well-written, great images and GIFs to break up the reading, and some real hidden gems on your list.
Thanks for the effort!
YOU MADE AN AMAZING LIST, OP
Seriously.
Well-written, great images and GIFs to break up the reading, and some real hidden gems on your list.
Thanks for the effort!
NipplesAndToes23
Member
Skullgirls at Number 3? I didn't that game would be on anyone's top ten.
Doubt he can run it
Baron von Loathsome
Member
I wouldn't rank it that high (or what it actually ranked as, #2), but it's an excellent game and probably my favorite fighting game.
NipplesAndToes23
Member
It's good, but I didn't think that many people liked it. I lost people to play it in person with years ago. I think last year sometime I tried finding a match on PSN and didn't get anyone.
Not enough!
Sgt. Kabukiman
Banned
Can't agree with Half-Life but Sin & Punishment: Star Successor at #3 earns you my eternal respect. Plus Jet Set Radio and Kid Icarus in the top 10. Nice.
Too many Wii games for my taste
NipplesAndToes23
Member
How is it ridiculous? People don't put shit out there and not know some will agree or critique it. It's like sharing your opinion on anything. Is disagreeing in general ridiculous too?
1st Course
Member
I don't want to be that guy but you strike me as a hipster op.