Pretty self-explanitory, what's your top ten list for video games?
* Can be from any console, PC, online, handheld, etc
* The games that you do choose, give a reason
* Say whether or not you'd recommened it to someone -and- if you still play it today
Here's my top ten:
1. WWF No Mercy for the Nintendo 64. In my opinion, hands down the greatest wrestling video game ever made. I mean handicap ladder matches, there's nothing better. I love the control scheme, it's simple and flawless. A great variety of wrestlers to choose from, and the ability to creat custom wrestlers. I would recommend this game to anyone who is a fan of pro wrestling, be it puroresu, the WWF, or TNA. Unfortunately, I do not play this game anymore, I sold my 64 a couple years back.
2. Metal Gear Solid for the Sony Playstation. One of the untouchables in video game history. It routinely makes many top ten lists, best of all-time lists, so it's not out of place on my list. I love the story, it's incredible. The graphics at the time were top of the line, and a real eye opener of what's to come. The improved AI (although still handicapped) was one of the better elements of the game, and became one of the staples of the franchise. Of the four next gen MGS games, this one is ranked at #1, yes, I like this one better than MGS4. This game created the stealth/secret ops genre, or, at least reinvented it. I don't think I could give a higher recommendation than I give for this one, it has it all, and is extremely cheap these days. I still play this game.
3. Resident Evil 4 for the Playstation 2. I've played all of the RE series games, and this won takes the cake. It revitalized a dying franchise (due to the lame movie series) and brought in many new fans. I am in particular anxiously waiting for the release of RE5. This game has it all as well, length, action, solid story, suspense, horror, plenty of missle launching action. I recommend it for the fans of survival horror, or just shoot 'em up kinds. I still play this game.
4. Fallout 3 for the Playstation 3. In my opinion, the game of the year for 2008, and there were many steller titles released in '08. I believe this game has reinvented the FPS, and the mixture of FPS/RPG is great. My first play through was near 90 hours or so, so there's no worry about not getting your moneys worth. I hate how short some games are, like Star Wars: Force Unleashed, which I beat in almost 6 hours, after spending $60 on it. The side quests, main quest, karma system, VATS, non-playable companions, and much more is enough to keep you occupied for weeks on end. I certainly recommend this game, and definitely still play it today.
5. Final Fantasy VII for the Sony Playstation. I've played most of the FF titles, and this one is at the top of the list. Like MGS, this game routinely makes the all-time/top lists from many magazines/websites. I am in total agreeance with them, this game will blow your socks off, even if your shoes are still laced up. The game spans four discs, which means a lot of gameplay, the CGI cutscenes are still impressive today, and the game is challenging to even the expert FF player. I've always thought that Cloud was the coolest main character in the FF series, add in a supporting cast of Barret, and Red (I forget the exact number, thinking it's 13) and you have a great game. Septorith (sp?) is the coolest arch nememsis you could ever have as well. I highly recommend this game to fans of the series, or just RPG buffs.
6. Super Metroid for the Super Nintendo. This was the first game I had for the Super Nintendo, and it's my favorite, it's also the greatest Metroid title to ever hit the shelves. The story is good, combat is great, and exploring the massive levels trying to find weapon upgrades is top notch. I recommend this game to people who like shooting aliens with hi-tech guns, and playing as a bad bellybutton chick. I don't have a Super NES anymore, so no more playing for me.
7. Streets of Rage 2 for the Sega Genesis. My best friend and I used to play this game religiously together, usually until our thumbs had blissters on them. It's a very one dimensional game, you beat bad guys up with the character of your choice until you get to the end boss. It's very simple, but oh so sweet. I usually picked Max or Axel, they were the best fighters and the strongest. Recommended to people who enjoy fighting games and arcade like games. I don't have my Sega anymore, but I play the emulator quite often.
8. Winback for the Nintendo 64. I used to have my teammates from my football team over to play this game, long nights of shooting each other in the back at close range with a shotgun is goodtimes. The story is pretty lame, but the multiplayer is what sells the game. I recommend this game to people who like multiplayer shooters. I can't play this anymore, no N64.
9. The Legend of Zelda for the Super Nintendo. Was my favorite RPG until I played FF VII. The Zelda series has taken some weird twists and turns, but the one thing that stays the same, and that one thing is that this game is an all-time classic, and should be in everyones collection. Recommended to people who like Zelda, RPG's, and adventure games. I don't play it anymore, but it's on my bookshelf.
10. Grand Theft Auto IV for the Playstation 3. I thought San Andreas was the top of the line for the GTA series, but I was definitely wrong when this game got released. Niko Bellic is by far the best GTA main character they've ever introduced, a hard edged European who doesn't mind cutting someones finger off. The playability is ungodly high, the game length will take months to complete, and there's nothing better than running civilians over while fleeing from the cops.
So, that's my list. By the way, this list itsn't in any particular order.
