This is a newly revised list of my favorite video games of all time. It is different than the other one I made a while ago that is not on this blog.
The List
100 - Arch Rivals
I don't watch the NBA. I just don't have the interest. However, if they were punching each other in the face over and over to get the ball, it may be a little more interesting. Thus is the theme in this classic sports game on the NES. Some games are fun for sheer novelty value, this is one of those games. It is also one of the few sports titles on this list.
99 - Maniac Mansion
The adventure genre was exceptionally popular as we turned from the 80's into the 90's. Ron Gilbert did a great job of bringing the PC genre to the NES with the port of Maniac Mansion. It's absurd, funny and has a few moments that just may make some gamers jump! This one is a must play if you missed it.
98 - Gorf (Arcade)

97 - Metal Arms: Glitch in the System

96 – Fable

95 - Kingdom Hearts
When I first heard about this game I was relatively indifferent. I didn't care all that much for the Disney angle, and the fact that Final Fantasy characters were in the game didn't sell me on it. My attitude changed when I played the game. I love this title, and why some may think the sequel is better (in some ways it is) it didn't feel as fresh as the first Kingdom Hearts. Despite some slightly lazy level design the game was, in its entirety, a wonderful experience. Can anyone say Sephiroth in real time? Anyone?
94 - Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy
Super Mario 64 created a mission-based platforming genre that continues to this day. Jak and Daxter is a very solid entry into this genre with beautiful and distinct level design, an interesting story and some great characters. The missions varied and it just felt familiar enough without coming off as a played out idea. Jak and Daxter is one of my all time favorite PS2 titles. Oh and did I mention it's from Naughty Dog? I LOVE NAUGHTY DOG!
93 - Tecmo Bowl
Madden. Psh. Tecmo Bowl was the shit. This was the first title to have an actual NFL license and offered twelve major NFL teams and their players. It had pseudo-realistic simulation of each player's strength and weaknesses and unlike Football (Another popular title of the same sport from that era), it helped to have knowledge of football as a sport to play it. Super Tecmo Bowl was a slightly more polished and fleshed out version of this one, but it's the original that more or less started the sports-simulation genre.
92 - Civilization 4

91 - Double Dragon

Kingdom Hearts 1 and 2 were just plain fun. There's nothing like playing through movies you grew up watching.
ReplyDeleteI preferred Tecmo Super Bowl, but you're right, it started with the original.