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What was your favorite game released that year? 2000 edition (56k)
- Thread starter Theslammer
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It's probably between Perfect Dark, Majoras Mask and Baldurs Gate 2. But truth be told, none of them did much for me, as this year I took a breather from most games. In 2000 I graduated high school and went to university. I went on holiday four separate times during the summer break. As the old turned into the new I was too busy with life. If I played any games for an extensive time period, it was mostly still Unreal Tournament, Goldeneye and WCWvsNWO with my mates from high school.
1morerobot
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1)Shenmue
2)Perfect Dark
3)Jet Grind Radio
I still haven't played Majora's Mask or RE:CV or those would probably be top 5 I'm sure.
What an interesting year that was. N64, PS1, DC and PS2.
2)Perfect Dark
3)Jet Grind Radio
I still haven't played Majora's Mask or RE:CV or those would probably be top 5 I'm sure.
What an interesting year that was. N64, PS1, DC and PS2.
1) Shenmue
runners-up) Jet Set Radio & SSX & THPS2
other great games) Majora's Mask, Crazy Taxi, Samba de Amigo, Dino Crisis, Resident Evil Code: Veronica, Tekken Tag Tournament, (edit: forgot Perfect Dark, especially multiplayer)
2000 was a really good year for all kinds of genres
runners-up) Jet Set Radio & SSX & THPS2
other great games) Majora's Mask, Crazy Taxi, Samba de Amigo, Dino Crisis, Resident Evil Code: Veronica, Tekken Tag Tournament, (edit: forgot Perfect Dark, especially multiplayer)
2000 was a really good year for all kinds of genres
Type_Raver
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JimiNutz
Banned
1. Shenmue
2. Quake 3: Arena (DC)
3. Perfect Dark
4. Crazi Taxi
5. Resident Evil: Code Veronica
6. Tekken Tag Tournament
7. Timesplitters
8. Jet Set Radio
9. Virtua Tennis
10. Syphon Filter 2
Looking at the list I'm amazed these all came out in 2000. DC was an absolute beast of a console that year.
2. Quake 3: Arena (DC)
3. Perfect Dark
4. Crazi Taxi
5. Resident Evil: Code Veronica
6. Tekken Tag Tournament
7. Timesplitters
8. Jet Set Radio
9. Virtua Tennis
10. Syphon Filter 2
Looking at the list I'm amazed these all came out in 2000. DC was an absolute beast of a console that year.
DIrtyWeasel
Member
So many good games... but I choose Skies of Arcadia!
Spikematic
Member
Chrono Cross
Final Fantasy IX
Diablo II
Many others as well but these three remain among my fav games of all time. Damn, 2000 really was stacked.
Final Fantasy IX
Diablo II
Many others as well but these three remain among my fav games of all time. Damn, 2000 really was stacked.
Bacon_Boss
Member
I played a ton of games that year. Has to be between Diablo 2, The Sims, Majora's Mask and Spider-Man.
Reckless Abandon
Member
Perfect Dark. If you'd ask me to narrow it down to one game all-time, not just '00, it would still be PD. A gem, and I am all warm and fuzzy seeing it represented a few times in this thread.
But damn a lot of good stuff released that year. Skies of Arcadia, Shenmue (in the US), FF9, Grandia 2. Even WWF No Mercy. A great time to be a gamer.
But damn a lot of good stuff released that year. Skies of Arcadia, Shenmue (in the US), FF9, Grandia 2. Even WWF No Mercy. A great time to be a gamer.
ABOVEtheRIM
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for sure diablo 2. probably my most played game ever
Theslammer
Member
Psh, even WWF No Mercy. Let's face it: that game ruled. The branching paths of the store mode were fantastic.
Magicpaint
Member
Majora's Mask easily. My 2nd favourite game.
Fantastic year though, so many gems.
Fantastic year though, so many gems.
CyanideFuse
Member
Crazy Taxi. I was only playing games on the Dreamcast at this time and didn't have a great deal of time for games but this one stands out. I could play it for 10 minutes when I only had a bit of time or hours on end when I had more. One of my most memorable gaming experiences and it stands out as a nice and cheerful incredibly fun game.
InsaneFandom
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At the time, Pokemon Stadium - spent a LOT of time on that with my sister.
Now it's probably Baldur's Gate 2
Now it's probably Baldur's Gate 2
It's tough for me to pick a winner, here. And I liked a lot of the low key stuff.
I really want to give it to Mega Man Legends 2. But, I liked Front Mission 3 a heck of a lot...
....and then there was Metal Gear Solid: Ghost Babel, on Game Boy Color. Just called Metal Gear Solid, for the U.S. Release. It is a completely original game. It's also a fantastic game. In my top 3 MGS games.
I'm giving it to FM3. What a weird, flawed, yet great game.
It relies almost completely on character portrait dialog, to deliver the story and setup scenarios which lead to combat. It does a great job of handling many characters, carrying a militaristic and dry sort of feel. Lots of little sub plots, too. And the game has two major branching points, which lead to different story threads, characters, and gear. It also has an in-game internet where you can research info, hack plans, order special robot parts, etc.
The graphics epitomize PS1 janky limitations. But it lends the game a rough quirkyness which fits into the mecha military setting. The mechs look good and blow up in very satisfying ways.
It's probably not the most polished or complex tactical RPG. But its at least as good as something like Valkyria Chronicles.
I really want to give it to Mega Man Legends 2. But, I liked Front Mission 3 a heck of a lot...
....and then there was Metal Gear Solid: Ghost Babel, on Game Boy Color. Just called Metal Gear Solid, for the U.S. Release. It is a completely original game. It's also a fantastic game. In my top 3 MGS games.
I'm giving it to FM3. What a weird, flawed, yet great game.
It relies almost completely on character portrait dialog, to deliver the story and setup scenarios which lead to combat. It does a great job of handling many characters, carrying a militaristic and dry sort of feel. Lots of little sub plots, too. And the game has two major branching points, which lead to different story threads, characters, and gear. It also has an in-game internet where you can research info, hack plans, order special robot parts, etc.
The graphics epitomize PS1 janky limitations. But it lends the game a rough quirkyness which fits into the mecha military setting. The mechs look good and blow up in very satisfying ways.
It's probably not the most polished or complex tactical RPG. But its at least as good as something like Valkyria Chronicles.
Jeiiya
Member
Damn, tons of good games (like always!), but I really felt like the early 2000s was when I started really noticing graphics in addition to gameplay and story.
Here's a short list off the top of my head: FFIX, Pokemon Gold/Silver, Street Fighter 3, Tekken Tag Tournament, Jet Set Radio, Baldur's Gate 2, Crazy Taxi, Marvel vs Capcom 2, Ogre Battle 64, Shemue, Threads of Fate, and Majora's Mask.
My heart tells me Final Fantasy IX, but my soul reminds me about my favorite generation of Pokemon, Gold/Silver. I think it's really too hard to call out one this time.
Here's a short list off the top of my head: FFIX, Pokemon Gold/Silver, Street Fighter 3, Tekken Tag Tournament, Jet Set Radio, Baldur's Gate 2, Crazy Taxi, Marvel vs Capcom 2, Ogre Battle 64, Shemue, Threads of Fate, and Majora's Mask.
My heart tells me Final Fantasy IX, but my soul reminds me about my favorite generation of Pokemon, Gold/Silver. I think it's really too hard to call out one this time.
Effigenius
Member
Skies of Arcadia for me, easily.
Stopped when I got to Crazy Taxi. Quite simply its either my favorite or second favorite game of all time (competing with Doom).
The hours, days, weeks, months and years I put into it was obscene. I knew both the cities like the back of my hands, I knew where every fare was, I just adored it. I was the most Sega game ever. Blue skies, break neck speeds and just fun, fun, fun. That is was a DC title, the greatest console ever made it all the better.
I seem to recall the soundtrack being just a little bit epic too
I doubt if I'll ever have as much a blast with any game again.
Edit: just looking at that list in full now, that Dreamcast lineup is simply insane. How the F*** did it fail?!?!?!
The hours, days, weeks, months and years I put into it was obscene. I knew both the cities like the back of my hands, I knew where every fare was, I just adored it. I was the most Sega game ever. Blue skies, break neck speeds and just fun, fun, fun. That is was a DC title, the greatest console ever made it all the better.
I seem to recall the soundtrack being just a little bit epic too
I doubt if I'll ever have as much a blast with any game again.
Edit: just looking at that list in full now, that Dreamcast lineup is simply insane. How the F*** did it fail?!?!?!
There can be only one:
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