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Your favourite ten games from all the way back to when computers were first constructed, to present day. Or if you like, 10 that have impressed you most with their originality, playability, or just pure quality. You can put down a series of games as one choice if you want.
I realise this thread belongs in the classic games forum, but cherynobyl has more visitors than that place :D
Ok, I'll go first, in NO particular order :
1) Mooncresta (ZX Spectrum) - Galaxian style 2D shoot em up, introduced me to the fast paced world of shoot em ups, a genre that seems to have died. Dodging alien ships and millions of round bullets while trying to annihilate your enemies. Very simple in every way, but playable to the extreme - evidence that graphics and sound do not make a game.
2) Flashback (Amiga/Megadrive/SNES) - 2D action/adventure/platformer featuring a superb plot, realistic game physics, a ton of missions to complete, fluid graphics, and truckloads of atmosphere. From the developers of the classic 'Another World', which was also way ahead of its time. Flashback was sequelled but the next in the series was at best unremarkable. Another genre that seems to be all but dead.
3) Syndicate (Amiga,PC) - Gave birth to the term 'squad based shooter'. Take your group of 4 cyborg mercenaries on increasingly dangerous missions in the violent futuristic blade-runner-esque underworld. Gun down gang members, enemy cyborgs, cops or just innocent people, depending on what sort of commander you are. Was succeeded by syndicate wars, which I haven't actually played yet.
4) Monkey Island 1 + 2 (Amiga,PC) - Introduced me to the point and click genre, and stirs many fond memories of 3 headed monkeys and other craziness. Some may argue that these games were boring, but they really made you use your head - you'd find yourself thinking up solutions while eating lunch, watching telly or whatever. Several other point and clicks of note are Day of the Tentacle, and the Indiana Jones series. Neither beat the monkey island games though.
5) Super Mario World (SNES) - My favourite Mario game of all time. 96 levels in all if I remember correctly. This came as close to perfection as any game could get in my opinion, and singlehandedly converted me to a nintendo fan virtually over night.
6) Zelda : A Link to the Past (SNES) - First RPG I played. Brilliant storyline, great japanese style cartoony graphics. Hundreds of locations to visit. Atmosphere to the max. Great.
7) DOOM Series (PC) - Easily the games I have spent most time playing, be it on the single player campaigns, Multiplayer LAN/Modem or creating new levels for it. Way ahead of its time, atmospheric, incredibly well designed and was the first game to make me realise PC's were not just for people working in offices. Superb.
8) Command & Conquer + Red Alert Series (PC) - Introduced me to the RTS genre, and still in my opinion the best of their type. The red alert games were slightly better than the C&C ones in my opinion, as the weaponry and storylines were more plausible and closer to modern day events. The balance between all the structures and units in the games is nothing short of remarkable. Multiplayer is a nasty tactic creating dream.
9) Goldeneye/Perfect Dark (N64) - The surprise hit of the decade, goldeneye shot to classic status instantly, and still holds its own against other shooters of today in my opinion. Perfect Dark, though containing a weaker single player campaign, took multiplayer to new levels, and with all those excellent weapons, arenas, characters and options, you could create just about any game of your liking.
10) Grand Theft Auto 3/Vice City (PS2, PC, XBOX) - Jumped from fun 2D killfest to the creation of a multigenre shooter/driver which allowed an unprecedented amount of freedom. Feel what it is like to be a mafia gangster with little or no morals and a bag full of guns.
Quite a lot there, I must be bored :D
I realise this thread belongs in the classic games forum, but cherynobyl has more visitors than that place :D
Ok, I'll go first, in NO particular order :
1) Mooncresta (ZX Spectrum) - Galaxian style 2D shoot em up, introduced me to the fast paced world of shoot em ups, a genre that seems to have died. Dodging alien ships and millions of round bullets while trying to annihilate your enemies. Very simple in every way, but playable to the extreme - evidence that graphics and sound do not make a game.
2) Flashback (Amiga/Megadrive/SNES) - 2D action/adventure/platformer featuring a superb plot, realistic game physics, a ton of missions to complete, fluid graphics, and truckloads of atmosphere. From the developers of the classic 'Another World', which was also way ahead of its time. Flashback was sequelled but the next in the series was at best unremarkable. Another genre that seems to be all but dead.
3) Syndicate (Amiga,PC) - Gave birth to the term 'squad based shooter'. Take your group of 4 cyborg mercenaries on increasingly dangerous missions in the violent futuristic blade-runner-esque underworld. Gun down gang members, enemy cyborgs, cops or just innocent people, depending on what sort of commander you are. Was succeeded by syndicate wars, which I haven't actually played yet.
4) Monkey Island 1 + 2 (Amiga,PC) - Introduced me to the point and click genre, and stirs many fond memories of 3 headed monkeys and other craziness. Some may argue that these games were boring, but they really made you use your head - you'd find yourself thinking up solutions while eating lunch, watching telly or whatever. Several other point and clicks of note are Day of the Tentacle, and the Indiana Jones series. Neither beat the monkey island games though.
5) Super Mario World (SNES) - My favourite Mario game of all time. 96 levels in all if I remember correctly. This came as close to perfection as any game could get in my opinion, and singlehandedly converted me to a nintendo fan virtually over night.
6) Zelda : A Link to the Past (SNES) - First RPG I played. Brilliant storyline, great japanese style cartoony graphics. Hundreds of locations to visit. Atmosphere to the max. Great.
7) DOOM Series (PC) - Easily the games I have spent most time playing, be it on the single player campaigns, Multiplayer LAN/Modem or creating new levels for it. Way ahead of its time, atmospheric, incredibly well designed and was the first game to make me realise PC's were not just for people working in offices. Superb.
8) Command & Conquer + Red Alert Series (PC) - Introduced me to the RTS genre, and still in my opinion the best of their type. The red alert games were slightly better than the C&C ones in my opinion, as the weaponry and storylines were more plausible and closer to modern day events. The balance between all the structures and units in the games is nothing short of remarkable. Multiplayer is a nasty tactic creating dream.
9) Goldeneye/Perfect Dark (N64) - The surprise hit of the decade, goldeneye shot to classic status instantly, and still holds its own against other shooters of today in my opinion. Perfect Dark, though containing a weaker single player campaign, took multiplayer to new levels, and with all those excellent weapons, arenas, characters and options, you could create just about any game of your liking.
10) Grand Theft Auto 3/Vice City (PS2, PC, XBOX) - Jumped from fun 2D killfest to the creation of a multigenre shooter/driver which allowed an unprecedented amount of freedom. Feel what it is like to be a mafia gangster with little or no morals and a bag full of guns.
Quite a lot there, I must be bored :D
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1. Jet Pac on the spectrum 48k
2. Lemmings on the Commodore I think...
3. Simple Soccer - PC just look at that ball curve...
3. Wolfenstein The Spear of Destiny - PC
4. Indiana Jones and The Curse of Atlantis... great PC adventure game old now
5. GTA - nick cars and sell them and not get put away
6. Doom... got to be after inc. Wolfenstein...
7. Halflife (on the PC not on the PS2)
8. Halo & Halo 2 - best physics in a FPS ever I reckon...
9. PES4 not as scripted as the FIFA titles...
10. Forza Motorsport - check out the review newly posted...
2. Lemmings on the Commodore I think...
3. Simple Soccer - PC just look at that ball curve...
3. Wolfenstein The Spear of Destiny - PC
4. Indiana Jones and The Curse of Atlantis... great PC adventure game old now
5. GTA - nick cars and sell them and not get put away
6. Doom... got to be after inc. Wolfenstein...
7. Halflife (on the PC not on the PS2)
8. Halo & Halo 2 - best physics in a FPS ever I reckon...
9. PES4 not as scripted as the FIFA titles...
10. Forza Motorsport - check out the review newly posted...
In no order
1) Gauntlet (Amstrad) The levels went on for ever. It really was a great game.
2) Tony Hawks Pro Skater 2 (PS1) I love the whole series but this one is by far the best!
3) Burnout 3 (PS2) Can't put it down. It's online as well which means I play it more.
4)Gran Turismo 3 (PS2) Great graphics and lots of fun.
5)Demolition Racer (PS1) I love smashing cars up. So much fun!
6)WRC (PS1) The graphics are amazing for a PS1 game and you can control the cars so well.
7)The Getaway (PS2) Never even tried to get passed the first mission. I just love going to get the tanker and blowing up the police cars!
8)THUG 2 (PS2) Again, so much destrution.
9)Dizzy (Amstrad) Annoying at times but so funny.
10)Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX (PS1) Not as good as some of the others but still a game I have spent hours on.
1) Gauntlet (Amstrad) The levels went on for ever. It really was a great game.
2) Tony Hawks Pro Skater 2 (PS1) I love the whole series but this one is by far the best!
3) Burnout 3 (PS2) Can't put it down. It's online as well which means I play it more.
4)Gran Turismo 3 (PS2) Great graphics and lots of fun.
5)Demolition Racer (PS1) I love smashing cars up. So much fun!
6)WRC (PS1) The graphics are amazing for a PS1 game and you can control the cars so well.
7)The Getaway (PS2) Never even tried to get passed the first mission. I just love going to get the tanker and blowing up the police cars!
8)THUG 2 (PS2) Again, so much destrution.
9)Dizzy (Amstrad) Annoying at times but so funny.
10)Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX (PS1) Not as good as some of the others but still a game I have spent hours on.
In no particular order...
Halo (Xbox) "Hardly controversial I know!"
Goldeneye (N64) "see above"
Walai True Golf Classics (N64) "endless student hours"
Mario Kart 64 (N64) "See above"
Mario Bros 3 (nes) "probably only bettered by..."
Super Mario World (Snes) "youthful rosetintedness perhaps"
Champ (Football) Manager series (PC) "Wasted youth?"
FIFA Series (2005) (Xbox) "each to their own"
Zelda OOT (N64) "Windwaker is close"
F Zero (Snes) "Classic"
Well call me a 'bluff ol traditionalist' but there it is..
Halo (Xbox) "Hardly controversial I know!"
Goldeneye (N64) "see above"
Walai True Golf Classics (N64) "endless student hours"
Mario Kart 64 (N64) "See above"
Mario Bros 3 (nes) "probably only bettered by..."
Super Mario World (Snes) "youthful rosetintedness perhaps"
Champ (Football) Manager series (PC) "Wasted youth?"
FIFA Series (2005) (Xbox) "each to their own"
Zelda OOT (N64) "Windwaker is close"
F Zero (Snes) "Classic"
Well call me a 'bluff ol traditionalist' but there it is..
From my 1st computer the Atari ST 1990/91. SNES 1992/1996. PC 1997-
Brackets = year 1st played.
1) Secret of Monkey Island - PC (1997)
2) Zelda, Link To The Past- SNES (1993)
3) GTA Vice City - PC (2004)
4) Half Life 1 - PC (1998)
5) Super Mario World - SNES (1993)
6) Gods - Atari ST (1991)
7) Street Fighter 2 - SNES (1993)
8) Tracksuit Manager - Atari ST (1990)
9) Dizzy, Fantasy World - Atari ST (1991)
10) Speedball - Atari ST (1991)
Brackets = year 1st played.
1) Secret of Monkey Island - PC (1997)
2) Zelda, Link To The Past- SNES (1993)
3) GTA Vice City - PC (2004)
4) Half Life 1 - PC (1998)
5) Super Mario World - SNES (1993)
6) Gods - Atari ST (1991)
7) Street Fighter 2 - SNES (1993)
8) Tracksuit Manager - Atari ST (1990)
9) Dizzy, Fantasy World - Atari ST (1991)
10) Speedball - Atari ST (1991)
(1) WONDER BOY IN MONSTER WORLD-MEGADRIVE
(2) HALO-XBOX
(3) LANDSTALKER-MEGADRIVE
(4) TOMBRAIDER-SATURN (yep it was on Saturn first)
(5) GOLDENEYE-N64
(6) METAL GEAR SOLID-PLAYSTATION
(7) NIGHTS-SATURN
(8) FF7-PLAYSTATION
(9) F355 CHALLENGE-DREAMCAST (steering wheel & pedals)
(10) LEGEND OF ZELDA ORCARINA OF TIME-N64
(2) HALO-XBOX
(3) LANDSTALKER-MEGADRIVE
(4) TOMBRAIDER-SATURN (yep it was on Saturn first)
(5) GOLDENEYE-N64
(6) METAL GEAR SOLID-PLAYSTATION
(7) NIGHTS-SATURN
(8) FF7-PLAYSTATION
(9) F355 CHALLENGE-DREAMCAST (steering wheel & pedals)
(10) LEGEND OF ZELDA ORCARINA OF TIME-N64
10. Turok 2 Seeds of Evil (N64)
9. Tony Hawks Pro Skater 3 (PS2)
8. Gran Turismo 3 (PS2)
7. Call Of Duty (PC)
6. Perfect Dark (N64)
5. Grand Theft Auto San Andreas (PS2)
4. Grand Theft Auto Vice City (PS2)
3. Grand Theft Auto 3 (PS2)
2. The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker (Gamecube)
1. 007 Goldeneye (N64)
1 being the best.
9. Tony Hawks Pro Skater 3 (PS2)
8. Gran Turismo 3 (PS2)
7. Call Of Duty (PC)
6. Perfect Dark (N64)
5. Grand Theft Auto San Andreas (PS2)
4. Grand Theft Auto Vice City (PS2)
3. Grand Theft Auto 3 (PS2)
2. The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker (Gamecube)
1. 007 Goldeneye (N64)
1 being the best.
I'm not sure if I did one of these earlier, but here's my top-10.
1) Halo 1.
2) Pokemon Fire Red.
3) The Sims 2.
4) Grabbed by the Ghoulies.
5) Conker's Bad Fur Day.
6) Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
7) Banjo-Tooie.
8) Rollercoaster Tycoon 3.
9) Time Crisis 3.
10) Fifa 2003.
1) Halo 1.
2) Pokemon Fire Red.
3) The Sims 2.
4) Grabbed by the Ghoulies.
5) Conker's Bad Fur Day.
6) Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
7) Banjo-Tooie.
8) Rollercoaster Tycoon 3.
9) Time Crisis 3.
10) Fifa 2003.
1. Resident Evil (remake)
2. Medal Of Honor: Allied Assult
3. Zelda: Ocarina Of Time
4. Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
5. F-Zero (snes)
6. Burnout: 2
7. Zelda: A Link To The Past
8. Total Annihilation
9. F-Zero GX
10. Graal Online
2. Medal Of Honor: Allied Assult
3. Zelda: Ocarina Of Time
4. Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
5. F-Zero (snes)
6. Burnout: 2
7. Zelda: A Link To The Past
8. Total Annihilation
9. F-Zero GX
10. Graal Online
1.Grand theft auto san andreas
2.The Geteway
3.Max Payne 2
4.Tony hawks
5.viewtiful Joe
6.The sims
7.James Bond
8.Driver
9.Ace Lightning
10.Spiderman
2.The Geteway
3.Max Payne 2
4.Tony hawks
5.viewtiful Joe
6.The sims
7.James Bond
8.Driver
9.Ace Lightning
10.Spiderman
10) Dynasty Warriors Series PS2
Made by Koei, my all time favourite series of hack n' slash adventure. The whole game is unique due to a strict historical background which it follows very close. The detailed characters, the stages and the graphics are some what to be desired for but none the less make it a fantasic game.
9) Counterstrike PC
At first, unbelievable. Everything in this game has to be one of my favourite onliners going, superb. From the tactics to the graphics and the day to day updates makes this a dream to play when your on your own.
8) Xenosaga PS2
In there with my RPG tops this game is a must own for the RPG fan boys, so much of everything in this, the details to the storyline is a fantastic outlet of pure genious made by the creators.
7) Halo X-BOX
Self-explanitory, superb game, fun for everyone involved and really good storyline.
6) ICO PS2
Superb game, loved the characters and they took you with them through the stry emotionally.
5) Vietcong PC
Possibly the finest military game on the market and my favourite, very good structure, storyline and characters based on the war.
4) Gta Series
Currently playing through the last one now, nothin much to say, the number says it all.
3) Dragon Quest Series ( too hard to be specific ) PS2
2) Phatom Brave
1) Final Fantasy 7
Made by Koei, my all time favourite series of hack n' slash adventure. The whole game is unique due to a strict historical background which it follows very close. The detailed characters, the stages and the graphics are some what to be desired for but none the less make it a fantasic game.
9) Counterstrike PC
At first, unbelievable. Everything in this game has to be one of my favourite onliners going, superb. From the tactics to the graphics and the day to day updates makes this a dream to play when your on your own.
8) Xenosaga PS2
In there with my RPG tops this game is a must own for the RPG fan boys, so much of everything in this, the details to the storyline is a fantastic outlet of pure genious made by the creators.
7) Halo X-BOX
Self-explanitory, superb game, fun for everyone involved and really good storyline.
6) ICO PS2
Superb game, loved the characters and they took you with them through the stry emotionally.
5) Vietcong PC
Possibly the finest military game on the market and my favourite, very good structure, storyline and characters based on the war.
4) Gta Series
Currently playing through the last one now, nothin much to say, the number says it all.
3) Dragon Quest Series ( too hard to be specific ) PS2
2) Phatom Brave
1) Final Fantasy 7
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