5 Videogames everyone should play
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These aren't in any particular order, just so you know.
1. Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Between the classes, the graphics, the available weaponry, the destructible environments, the vehicles and the squads, it is a great example of a variety of FPS concepts.
2. Dark Cloud
A fantastic RPG with quick to learn mechanics with a nice gameplay progresion (weapons, characters, towns, enemies, etc). It is a good introduction for the various advantages of ranged and melee combat in RPGs, the art style doesn't require fancy graphics, meaning it still looks fantastic despite being an early-era PS2 game, it introduces the concepts of elements, has survival mechanics that are easy to learn, yet spell horror if not adhered to (breaking a weapon is a horrible experience). It has the basics of every mechanic introduced fairly early, meaning it isn't one of those "10 hours in is when it really gets good" games. Overall it is offers a wide-variety of concepts, at an easy to learn pace while still managing to offer a fair deal of depth and strategy.
3. Golden Sun
Another RPG, this game introduces turn-based combat and multiple character management, setting a decent foundation for any later gaming-ventures someone may take into party-RPGs or RTSs. Also, it can be played well without an in-depth knowledge, but greatly benefits from experimentation and thoroughness, making it a good choice for long-time gamers and new-comers alike.
4. MarioKart (newer is probably better)
MarioKart.
5. ... Okay, let me think. I have FPS, RPG, Racing, an RPG that includes a tangent to RTS tactics because an RTS isn't exactly a genre that everyone should play, given the tendency for a horrifying difficulty curve ... ... what genre have I missed??? Platformer! That's what I missed! InFamous.
I know it isn't a platformer, but it is a Sandbox (which I missed), and it has climby-jumpiness, so it is sort of platformer-ish. Either way, a good game that introduces the Karma system, the third-person shooter, the 'skill screen' for buying abilities, the joy of side-missions, etc. So it does cover a lot of the bases I missed in some small way, and it is a good game in its own right (also a great example of what a super-hero game should be).
1. Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Between the classes, the graphics, the available weaponry, the destructible environments, the vehicles and the squads, it is a great example of a variety of FPS concepts.
2. Dark Cloud
A fantastic RPG with quick to learn mechanics with a nice gameplay progresion (weapons, characters, towns, enemies, etc). It is a good introduction for the various advantages of ranged and melee combat in RPGs, the art style doesn't require fancy graphics, meaning it still looks fantastic despite being an early-era PS2 game, it introduces the concepts of elements, has survival mechanics that are easy to learn, yet spell horror if not adhered to (breaking a weapon is a horrible experience). It has the basics of every mechanic introduced fairly early, meaning it isn't one of those "10 hours in is when it really gets good" games. Overall it is offers a wide-variety of concepts, at an easy to learn pace while still managing to offer a fair deal of depth and strategy.
3. Golden Sun
Another RPG, this game introduces turn-based combat and multiple character management, setting a decent foundation for any later gaming-ventures someone may take into party-RPGs or RTSs. Also, it can be played well without an in-depth knowledge, but greatly benefits from experimentation and thoroughness, making it a good choice for long-time gamers and new-comers alike.
4. MarioKart (newer is probably better)
MarioKart.
5. ... Okay, let me think. I have FPS, RPG, Racing, an RPG that includes a tangent to RTS tactics because an RTS isn't exactly a genre that everyone should play, given the tendency for a horrifying difficulty curve ... ... what genre have I missed??? Platformer! That's what I missed! InFamous.
I know it isn't a platformer, but it is a Sandbox (which I missed), and it has climby-jumpiness, so it is sort of platformer-ish. Either way, a good game that introduces the Karma system, the third-person shooter, the 'skill screen' for buying abilities, the joy of side-missions, etc. So it does cover a lot of the bases I missed in some small way, and it is a good game in its own right (also a great example of what a super-hero game should be).
Games that every one must play?
1 Super mario bros (Believe it or not, five years later more than 3 million gamers would not know about mario)
2 Legend of zelda OoT
3 DOOM
4 Metroid
5 Pitfall
Now here are the five games that I believe everyone must play.
1 Thief
2 Chrono Trigger
3 E.T. (the game isn't that bad. In fact it is better than most of shit on Atari 2600)
4 Metal Gear Solid
5 X-Com Ufo Defense (just so that people are familiar with this thing and shun the reboot)
1 Super mario bros (Believe it or not, five years later more than 3 million gamers would not know about mario)
2 Legend of zelda OoT
3 DOOM
4 Metroid
5 Pitfall
Now here are the five games that I believe everyone must play.
1 Thief
2 Chrono Trigger
3 E.T. (the game isn't that bad. In fact it is better than most of shit on Atari 2600)
4 Metal Gear Solid
5 X-Com Ufo Defense (just so that people are familiar with this thing and shun the reboot)
For me they would have to be
1) Half Life (1 & 2)
2) Super Mario Bros.
3) Any of the games made by Bethesda Softworks (basicly The Elder Scrolls series and Fallout 3)
4) Portal (at least the first one preferably both)
5) Psychonauts
6) Final Fantasy X
Had a hard time deciding between 5 & 6
1) Half Life (1 & 2)
2) Super Mario Bros.
3) Any of the games made by Bethesda Softworks (basicly The Elder Scrolls series and Fallout 3)
4) Portal (at least the first one preferably both)
5) Psychonauts
6) Final Fantasy X
Had a hard time deciding between 5 & 6
In no particular order. I mean, no order with any relevance other than how I wrote them down:
1. Mario Kart. Easy and fun, gets the 'driving with a controller' skill down as well as a little multiplayer action.
2. Super Mario Bros. Great introduction to platforming, as well as developing the ability to 'explore' and try new things while looking for shortcuts or easter eggs.
3. Plants Vs. Zombies. Tower defense and planning ahead, an easy introduction for more Civ-type games later, as well as a time-related persistent aspect with the Zen Garden.
4. Portal. Great at developing spatial awareness and problem solving, as well as basic FPS skills without the need for continued twitch mechanics.
5. Half-Life. Memorable characters, tense FPS action at times without being completely overwhelming, good introduction to the way games can be a great mix of story and action.
1. Mario Kart. Easy and fun, gets the 'driving with a controller' skill down as well as a little multiplayer action.
2. Super Mario Bros. Great introduction to platforming, as well as developing the ability to 'explore' and try new things while looking for shortcuts or easter eggs.
3. Plants Vs. Zombies. Tower defense and planning ahead, an easy introduction for more Civ-type games later, as well as a time-related persistent aspect with the Zen Garden.
4. Portal. Great at developing spatial awareness and problem solving, as well as basic FPS skills without the need for continued twitch mechanics.
5. Half-Life. Memorable characters, tense FPS action at times without being completely overwhelming, good introduction to the way games can be a great mix of story and action.
Amnesia, Kingdom hearts, Timesplitters 2, Uncharted 2, Burnout 3.
The above list i specifically made varied, even though I love burnout 3, it wouldn't otherwise be on the list if I wasn't aiming to vary the titles among genre's.
But actually, put portal in there.
The above list i specifically made varied, even though I love burnout 3, it wouldn't otherwise be on the list if I wasn't aiming to vary the titles among genre's.
But actually, put portal in there.
The 5 Arcade shoot'em up games everyone should play
gonna need to bust out MAME for to play the top 5
1. Armed Police Batrider
2. Metal Slug 3
3. Battle Garegga
4. Gunbird 2
5. ESP Ra.De.
Honorary mentions (games I really enjoyed but I could only pick 5): Ikaruga, Ibara, Dodonpachi 1-3, Raiden 2-4, Dragon Blaze, Dimahoo, Change Air Blade, Strikers 1945 1-3, 19XX, Metal Slug X and Metal Slug 5
Captcha: magemy children
gonna need to bust out MAME for to play the top 5
1. Armed Police Batrider
2. Metal Slug 3
3. Battle Garegga
4. Gunbird 2
5. ESP Ra.De.
Honorary mentions (games I really enjoyed but I could only pick 5): Ikaruga, Ibara, Dodonpachi 1-3, Raiden 2-4, Dragon Blaze, Dimahoo, Change Air Blade, Strikers 1945 1-3, 19XX, Metal Slug X and Metal Slug 5
Captcha: magemy children
Top videogames everyone should play. I'm going to pick all the different genres I can think of, because people need to experience many different games imo.
N64 adventure (or whatever genre you call it) - Ocarina of Time. Interchangeable with Super Mario 64 or Banjo-Kazooie/Banjo-Tooie
Single player FPS - Half Life... 1, 2, or episode 2
Puzzle - Portal
Multiplayer FPS - TF2
Platforming - Super Mario World
RPG - Diablo 2 or Fallout, can't decide. Fallout more of an FPS I guess
Sim/Tycoon - Transport Tycoon
Racing - Mario Kart
RTS - Age of Empires/SC2, can't decide
Turn based strategy - Age of Wonders 2
N64 adventure (or whatever genre you call it) - Ocarina of Time. Interchangeable with Super Mario 64 or Banjo-Kazooie/Banjo-Tooie
Single player FPS - Half Life... 1, 2, or episode 2
Puzzle - Portal
Multiplayer FPS - TF2
Platforming - Super Mario World
RPG - Diablo 2 or Fallout, can't decide. Fallout more of an FPS I guess
Sim/Tycoon - Transport Tycoon
Racing - Mario Kart
RTS - Age of Empires/SC2, can't decide
Turn based strategy - Age of Wonders 2
I know opinions are opinions, but I'm bemused as to how so many people here label Modern Warfare as the pinnacle to shooters. Personally, I see MW as the McDonald's of shooters, i.e. its popular, addictive and gets the job done, but it no way classy or sophisticated.
1) Ratchet and Clank 2: Locked and Loaded
2)God of War 2
3)Assassins Creed
4)Halo
5)Need For Speed: Most Wanted
2)God of War 2
3)Assassins Creed
4)Halo
5)Need For Speed: Most Wanted
Metroid Prime (Trilogy)-Best nintendo game in my opinion
Halo (Trilogy)-
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Diablo 1,2- Just plain fun
Halo (Trilogy)-
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Diablo 1,2- Just plain fun
Here's my list, but bear in mind that A. I'm only allowed five, and B. My choices may be slightly biased considering the generation that I am a part of and my personal preferences.
1. DOOM - revolutionised FPS games
2. Command & Conquer - Made RTS games very popular
3. Portal - Incredibly innovative
4. The Grand Theft Auto series - Proved that games can be successful despite massive controversy
5. Minecraft - Also incredibly innovative
There are a ton more that I'd put, but, alas, it had to be five.
1. DOOM - revolutionised FPS games
2. Command & Conquer - Made RTS games very popular
3. Portal - Incredibly innovative
4. The Grand Theft Auto series - Proved that games can be successful despite massive controversy
5. Minecraft - Also incredibly innovative
There are a ton more that I'd put, but, alas, it had to be five.
1. Superman 64
2. Drake of the 99 Dragons
3. Grabbed by the Ghoulies
4. Big Rigs - Over the Road Racing
5. Dragon Age 2
2. Drake of the 99 Dragons
3. Grabbed by the Ghoulies
4. Big Rigs - Over the Road Racing
5. Dragon Age 2
Nope, but I'm even more certain I am correct since you choose to be borderline insulting when your opinion was challenged.Hammeroj said:
Contrary to what the 14 year old out smoking on the street corner thinks, doing things normally seen as reserved for adults does not make one mature. It also takes knowing when and when not to do those things.
1. The Legend of Zelda. It's an all time classic that still has a feeling of adventure and epicness to it.
2. Doom. It started it all, and it still has its fun.
3. BioShock. It's one of the greatest shooters I have ever played, the setting is wonderful, the characters are unique, and the message is clear.
4. Super Smash Bros. 64. It's a lot of fun, plus what could be better than beating the crap out of each other with Nintendo characters?
5. Super Mario World. It will go down in history as one of the all time greatest games.
2. Doom. It started it all, and it still has its fun.
3. BioShock. It's one of the greatest shooters I have ever played, the setting is wonderful, the characters are unique, and the message is clear.
4. Super Smash Bros. 64. It's a lot of fun, plus what could be better than beating the crap out of each other with Nintendo characters?
5. Super Mario World. It will go down in history as one of the all time greatest games.