Hmmm, this is going to be interesting. Most influential huh? Might take a bit of thought...
1. Pokemon Red and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
These are going together because they were my first video games. Ever. My parents had gotten a pair of gameboys for themselves as a curiosity, but they eventually ended up in the hands of my brother and I. They had two games for them at the time; a Super Mario game (can't remember which one), and Zelda. They gave them to us one Christmas, and had us choose between Pokemon Red and Blue. I got Red, he got Blue, and we even followed that up by selecting the version mascots as our starters. This part in particular is interesting, as it has spawned a little rivalry between the two of us that has lasted almost fifteen years now, and was continued when I selected Charmander as my second starter in X and he chose Squirtle. Man, I love my brother.
2. Final Fantasy X
I grew up on Nintendo consoles, with my parents following up the purchase of gameboys with an N64. So when my brother got a PS2 for Christmas, I was excited about the prospect of a whole slew of new games I'd be able to enjoy.
One of the first I played was Final Fantasy X, and was also my first JRPG of that nature, and introduced me to... games of that nature, if you catch my drift.
3. Kingdom Hearts
This game, right here, taught me that a great game can be made even from the silliest of ideas (like a Final Fantasy x Disney Cross over event).
4. Halo 2
This is the game that introduced me to online multiplayer and the whirlwind of emotions that comes with it. I loved this game's multiplayer.
5. The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
I saved the most influential game for last. This is a game that has had a more profound effect on me as I've grown up. Its one of those rare stories that its effect on a person changes from year to year, and it is, truly, the first game I ever considered a work of art. This is a fantastic game that has taught me about the more subtle intricacies to story telling and gameplay that can take a good game and make it great. I love this game, and it will always hold a special place in my heart.
1. Pokemon Red and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
These are going together because they were my first video games. Ever. My parents had gotten a pair of gameboys for themselves as a curiosity, but they eventually ended up in the hands of my brother and I. They had two games for them at the time; a Super Mario game (can't remember which one), and Zelda. They gave them to us one Christmas, and had us choose between Pokemon Red and Blue. I got Red, he got Blue, and we even followed that up by selecting the version mascots as our starters. This part in particular is interesting, as it has spawned a little rivalry between the two of us that has lasted almost fifteen years now, and was continued when I selected Charmander as my second starter in X and he chose Squirtle. Man, I love my brother.
2. Final Fantasy X
I grew up on Nintendo consoles, with my parents following up the purchase of gameboys with an N64. So when my brother got a PS2 for Christmas, I was excited about the prospect of a whole slew of new games I'd be able to enjoy.
One of the first I played was Final Fantasy X, and was also my first JRPG of that nature, and introduced me to... games of that nature, if you catch my drift.
3. Kingdom Hearts
This game, right here, taught me that a great game can be made even from the silliest of ideas (like a Final Fantasy x Disney Cross over event).
4. Halo 2
This is the game that introduced me to online multiplayer and the whirlwind of emotions that comes with it. I loved this game's multiplayer.
5. The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
I saved the most influential game for last. This is a game that has had a more profound effect on me as I've grown up. Its one of those rare stories that its effect on a person changes from year to year, and it is, truly, the first game I ever considered a work of art. This is a fantastic game that has taught me about the more subtle intricacies to story telling and gameplay that can take a good game and make it great. I love this game, and it will always hold a special place in my heart.