5 Videogames everyone should play

[OutforEC]

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.

 

[Hound174]

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.

 

[TheDooD]

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

 

[Krinku]

DANG! Only 5?! Well uh... runner up. The World Ends With You

1. MegaTen games(SMT - SpinOffs like Persona)

2. System Shock 2(Master piece of a game)

3. Deus Ex(Frikkin godlike game)

4. Chrono Trigger

5. Mario 64(GET ALL THE STAAAAARS)

 

[asam92]

Super Mario 64
Portal 2
God Of War
Uncharted 2
GTA
Gran Turismo

had to pick 6, can't leave 1 of these out.

 

[matsy]

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

 

[chaosfalling]

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.

 

[Mandoragon]

1) Ratchet and Clank 2: Locked and Loaded
2)God of War 2
3)Assassins Creed
4)Halo
5)Need For Speed: Most Wanted

 

[jacobythehedgehog]

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

 

[BrotherSurplice]

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.

 

[ChipSandwich]

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

 

[Biodeamon]

Mass Effect (both ones)
Fallout 3
Halo 1
Portal 2
Left 4 Dead

gaming history

 

[manaman]

We have very different ideas about how the word mature should be used.

Don't tell me you're one of those pretentious people who consider the Kingdom Hearts series as some of the most mature games this industry has to offer.

I'm not going to argue it since I don't see it as a position worth arguing, but I'll put it this way if you're having such problems with the term. The Witcher 2 makes the most of its mature rating out of any games out there. Without excess.

Nope, but I'm even more certain I am correct since you choose to be borderline insulting when your opinion was challenged.

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.

 

[Rooster893]

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.

 

[MrStab]

So many good games to chose from.

1. Crash Bandicoot One
2. Abe's Odysey
3. Final Fantasy VII
4. Half Life 2
5. A toss up between; Portal, Diablo 2 and Warcraft 3

 

[aba1]

Well I'll make it easier for everyone (including myself) and just say go to Metacritic and play the top 10 or 20 highest rated games for the Nintendo 64. And Tetris.

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