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MooseMan3000 · 10-13-2005, 04:44 PM

I had a really hard time coming up with a top 10, because there are so many games I'd like to mention. I also had a hard time deciding exactly what it was that made a game end up in my top 10, so I gave a little explanation for each one. For games that were series, I picked my favorite one game from the series to represent the whole thing.

1) Chronotrigger (SNES)
One of the first RPGs I ever played, as well as one of the best, and it still holds a place very dear in my heart. There's not much to say about it, except it's one of the best games ever. It should be on everyone's top 10.

2) Metroid Prime (GameCube)
I grew up playing Metroid games, and I was skeptical when I heard that it was going to be turned into a platformer/shooter hybrid, but I was amazed at how well it was done. It ended up being my favorite of the Metroid games because it took the classic style and improved upon nearly every aspect of gameplay. I got more pissed at this game than nearly any I've ever played (Omega Pirate and Metroid Prime can lick my ass hole), but when I beat it I just felt so god damn good.

3) Half-Life (PC)
I'm including Counter-Strike and Day of Defeat with this one, but that's mainly so that I don't have to take up other slots with those two. I loved the single player; it was more challenging (the first time) than much I had played before, and the plot was interesting. And I've spent a fairly significant portion of my life playing CS and DoD. I've sort of outgrown them both, but they're still lots of fun to play once in a while. I'm thinking I may get DoD: Source to see what it's all about.

4) Goldeneye (Nintendo 64)
The shiznit, if you will. I can't count the number of nights I spent eating pizza and playing this with 3 friends. Diverse single player campaign combined with spot-on multiplayer split screen action. Hot damn.

5) Rainbow6 (PC)
My first true love. Not the first game I played, nor even the first game I played a lot, but it was the first true modern style FPS I ever played, and it was the first game I ever played in clan matches in. I played so many multiplayer matches, and I got so good that I ended up doing very well in competition. When my clan broke up, though, I found I had less interest in playing. That was also about the same time I discovered girls, so that may have had something to do with it.

6) Final Fantasy VI (SNES)
This might be the only Final Fantasy game I've completed (with the exception of "Mystic Quest," though that doesn't really count.) Excellent story and gameplay. The best of the Final Fantasy games as far as I'm concerned, and that's saying a lot. I'm limiting myself to one FF game in my top 10, and this one gets the spot.

7) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64)
This was actually a toss up between Ocarina and Wind Waker. The gameplay is very similar in the two. Overall I feel the Ocarina plot and puzzles are a little more compelling... but then again it does have that god damn water temple. It's close, but I'm going with Ocarina.

8) Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (PC)
A Star Wars game, in the D&D style. Of course I love the game. Again, this is a toss up between the first and the second. I felt the first had a superior plot and character development, but the second really had better gameplay mechanics. I would expect them to improve that in a sequel, though, so I'm gonna stick with the first as my pick.

9) Super Mario Brothers 3 (SNES)
The best platformer ever. I'm almost ashamed to admit it, but I only ever beat it once. And that time I think I just got lucky.

10) Quest for Glory V (PC)
Basically a hybrid between the old Sierra or LucasArts style puzzle games (think Monkey Island) and an RPG. Two of my favorite genres, mashed into one, done by the same people who did King's Quest and Leisure Suit Larry. Plus you could take a character all the way from QfG 1 to QfG 5, which was majorly cool.

Wow, I look like a major Nintendo fanboy. I'm not, I swear! I just like the games! Don't hurt me.

There are really too many to list, but a few that I had a really hard time keeping out of the list: Doom II, Soul Calibur II, Metal Gear Solid, Command and Conquer: Red Alert, Warcraft III... alright, I should stop.

10-13-2005, 04:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
MooseMan3000 wouldn't mind being a ninja. Location: Maine, the Other White State.	I had a really hard time coming up with a top 10, because there are so many games I'd like to mention. I also had a hard time deciding exactly what it was that made a game end up in my top 10, so I gave a little explanation for each one. For games that were series, I picked my favorite one game from the series to represent the whole thing. 1) Chronotrigger (SNES) One of the first RPGs I ever played, as well as one of the best, and it still holds a place very dear in my heart. There's not much to say about it, except it's one of the best games ever. It should be on everyone's top 10. 2) Metroid Prime (GameCube) I grew up playing Metroid games, and I was skeptical when I heard that it was going to be turned into a platformer/shooter hybrid, but I was amazed at how well it was done. It ended up being my favorite of the Metroid games because it took the classic style and improved upon nearly every aspect of gameplay. I got more pissed at this game than nearly any I've ever played (Omega Pirate and Metroid Prime can lick my ass hole), but when I beat it I just felt so god damn good. 3) Half-Life (PC) I'm including Counter-Strike and Day of Defeat with this one, but that's mainly so that I don't have to take up other slots with those two. I loved the single player; it was more challenging (the first time) than much I had played before, and the plot was interesting. And I've spent a fairly significant portion of my life playing CS and DoD. I've sort of outgrown them both, but they're still lots of fun to play once in a while. I'm thinking I may get DoD: Source to see what it's all about. 4) Goldeneye (Nintendo 64) The shiznit, if you will. I can't count the number of nights I spent eating pizza and playing this with 3 friends. Diverse single player campaign combined with spot-on multiplayer split screen action. Hot damn. 5) Rainbow6 (PC) My first true love. Not the first game I played, nor even the first game I played a lot, but it was the first true modern style FPS I ever played, and it was the first game I ever played in clan matches in. I played so many multiplayer matches, and I got so good that I ended up doing very well in competition. When my clan broke up, though, I found I had less interest in playing. That was also about the same time I discovered girls, so that may have had something to do with it. 6) Final Fantasy VI (SNES) This might be the only Final Fantasy game I've completed (with the exception of "Mystic Quest," though that doesn't really count.) Excellent story and gameplay. The best of the Final Fantasy games as far as I'm concerned, and that's saying a lot. I'm limiting myself to one FF game in my top 10, and this one gets the spot. 7) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64) This was actually a toss up between Ocarina and Wind Waker. The gameplay is very similar in the two. Overall I feel the Ocarina plot and puzzles are a little more compelling... but then again it does have that god damn water temple. It's close, but I'm going with Ocarina. 8) Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (PC) A Star Wars game, in the D&D style. Of course I love the game. Again, this is a toss up between the first and the second. I felt the first had a superior plot and character development, but the second really had better gameplay mechanics. I would expect them to improve that in a sequel, though, so I'm gonna stick with the first as my pick. 9) Super Mario Brothers 3 (SNES) The best platformer ever. I'm almost ashamed to admit it, but I only ever beat it once. And that time I think I just got lucky. 10) Quest for Glory V (PC) Basically a hybrid between the old Sierra or LucasArts style puzzle games (think Monkey Island) and an RPG. Two of my favorite genres, mashed into one, done by the same people who did King's Quest and Leisure Suit Larry. Plus you could take a character all the way from QfG 1 to QfG 5, which was majorly cool. Wow, I look like a major Nintendo fanboy. I'm not, I swear! I just like the games! Don't hurt me. There are really too many to list, but a few that I had a really hard time keeping out of the list: Doom II, Soul Calibur II, Metal Gear Solid, Command and Conquer: Red Alert, Warcraft III... alright, I should stop.