TOP 20
These should be no surprises, I hope
20. SUPER MARIO WORLD (Nintendo, September 1991)
System: Super Nintendo
There's so much to see and do; it's definitely going to take awhile to get
the infamous full 96%. You must help Mario and Luigi free
19. PANZER DRAGOON
SAGA (Sega, April 1998)
System: Sega Saturn
Out of all the games in the Top 101, Panzer Dragoon Saga may be the rarest?
Sega expands its popular Panzer Dragoon shooting series with this amazing
and very rare Role Playing adventure. You play the role of a young boy named
Edge and his mysterious dragon friend which finds him after all his team of
workers were killed after discovering a girl in suspended animation. Can you
get your revenge and who is this strange girl that the Imperial army is fighting
for? What sets PDS apart from other Role Playing Games is that you can circle
around your opponent which may or may not affect your damage. Panzer Dragoon
Saga is a great 4 disc set that's has takes you to a whole new world.
18. SUPER SMASH BROS. Melee
(Nintendo/Hal, December 2001)
System: Nintendo GameCube
This is the sequel to the critically acclaimed Nintendo
64 action fighter: Super Smash Brothers. It's still the fun and crazy
fighter that most of us all know and love, but now the GameCube
game version is packed with even more fighters, more one player interesting
games, even more multi-player options, and tons of cool bonus stuff too. Don't
forget the graphical and sound improvement thanks to the power of the Nintendo
GameCube itself. If you liked the first Smash Bros. then you're
going to love the Gamecube version here! SSBM has
almost unlimited replay value thanks to the loads of secrets like those 290
trophies, hidden battle stages, and more. Super Smash Bros. Melee is a must
for any one with a GC and especially anybody who's a diehard Nintendo fan.
"You got it all right here!"
17. TETRIS DX
(Nintendo, September 1999)
System: Nintendo Game boy Advance
One of the coolest mind testing video games ever gets the improvements
it needed on the small screen! Tetris DX is now even more competitive than
ever thanks in part to the new save option that records your top three scores
for every speed and level right to the game pak. The various new modes also help to add to the replay
value too here. If you love Tetris then this is ONE to get and this is highly
recommend for any Game boy owner.
16. DONKEY KONG COUNTRY 2 (Nintendo/Rare, December 1995)
System: Super Nintendo
My favourite of the popular DKC games because it has both
15. SOUL CALIBUR II (Namco,
System: Microsoft Xbox/Nintendo GameCube
This medieval fighter is a one on one hack and slash adventure to find the
legendary Soul Edge, a sinister sword that is filled scary powers.
Joining the SC II crew is the warriors Raphael, Talim,
Yunsung, and Cassandra. Although this game isn't a huge leap
over the awesome Dreamcast adventure, this is still a must have title because
of all the new multiple weapons, secret characters, and incredible depth.
14. LEGEND OF ZELDA:
Ocarina of Time/Master Quest (Nintendo, November 24 1998, February 2003)
System: Nintendo GameCube
The original Nintendo 64 classic sold millions
of copies around the world and everything but did many of you get a chance
to play this special GameCube release? This
limited edition disc not only includes the Ocarina of Time but it also has
the slightly altered Master Quest game that changes a few things in the first
title. Although the changes in the new Zelda here are minor both games are
very addictive adventures across two different time periods. This little disc
is an excellent example on how to do a remake.
13. ANIMAL CROSSING
(Nintendo, summer 2002)
System: Nintendo GameCube
So what's AC main draw here? You basically get
the chance to live in your own in your virtual town with its own virtual citizens,
plus if that wasn't enough the game even plays in real time so your actions
or inactions will effect what goes on in the game. This game also comes packed
with about 20 real NES classics and the game will even save your high
scores to a memory card (remember that this game comes with a free memory
card too). AC is such a very interesting simulation game with lots to do and
discover.
12. GRAND THEFT AUTO Vice City (Rockstar games, October 2002)
System: Sony Playstation2
"Hey, remember the eighties!?" This is a lot like Rockstar's
earlier Grand Theft Auto III but now you're fighting for life in the
1980's. The game has over 100 vehicles, over 50 sound tracks, over 70 missions,
and so much more. Grand Theft Auto VC is one of the biggest video games I
ever played.
11. CONKER'S BAD FUR DAY
(Nintendo/Rare ware, March 6, 2001)
System: Nintendo 64
Conker's Bad Fur Day was originally suppose to be a super ultra cute adventure
that's not too different from a Super Mario 64 or a Banjo Kazooie
but fortunately for us, Rare had a change of heart and the game was released
as a foul-mouthed, beer drinking, gun shooting, adults-only oriented game.
Conker's BFD had a killer multi-player game with all sorts of themes and who
could forget the fun one player game where you can put out your fire enemies
with your own..........you know.
THE FINAL TOP 10
Here are the final ten and why they are my favourites. All I can say now is let
the hate mail begin!
10. Y'S BOOK I & II
(Hudson Soft/Falcom, 1990)
System: TurboGrafx-16 CD
Why is it here: Although most Role Playing sequels take place a hundred or
so years after the events in the last game, here in this Turbo CD adventure
however, both stories flow into one other so well it feels like you're getting
one grand RPG in one huge package. This game has above average anime style
graphics, absolutely incredible music, and easy to learn play mechanics. Y's
book I & II is an awesome tale about a lost land and its history enclosed
in 6 mysterious books.
9. PHANTASY STAR (Sega, 1988)
System: Sega Master System
Why is it here: I still can't believe a role playing game this amazing was
created way back in 1988! This Sega Master System classic has 3 dimensional
dungeons, a unique cast of characters, and a very challenging quest across
3 different planets. The game even has graphics that still hold their own
in a polygon world. Phantasy Star is engaging 50+
hour quest for revenge and it’s definitely a must for Role Playing fans!
8. CASTLEVANIA:
Symphony Of The Night (Konami, June 1997)
System: Sony Playstation
Why is it here: At first this Castlevania starts
off fairly normally as you control a Belmont warrior who is out to kill Dracula
but as you see the Dark Lord get defeated by Richter Belmont, the game then
advances 4 years where Dracula's castle suddenly appears once again but Richter
is no where to be found this time. Instead of playing like the older Castlevania games from the NES era, Symphony of the
Night has some all new Role Playing features because instead of playing the
role of a traditional Belmont, you play the role of Alucard:
Dracula's very own rebellious son. The game is loaded with secrets, weapons,
relics, sidekicks, and it even has multiple endings. Castlevania:
Symphony of the Night should keep action/adventure/rpg
fans very happy.
7. WWF NO MERCY (THQ/Asmik/Aki,
System: Nintendo 64
Why is it here: I usually
don't like sports video games but there is one exception to the rule for me.
Since I'm a wrestling fan, I played many of these types of games over the
years. WWF No Mercy isn't only the best wrestling I ever played thanks to
the excellent story modes and dead on control but it also a killer multi-player
title as well. WWF No Mercy may just the perfect wrestling game and even though
it was released late 2000 it still has yet to be topped!
6. Super Mario Advance 4 SUPER MARIO BROS. 3 (Nintendo, February 1990,
October 2003)
System: Nintendo Entertainment System/Game boy Advance
Why is it here: How do you improve on great games like Super Mario Brothers and
2? Just add more stuff!" Part 3 has cool new power ups that lets you fly,
turn into stone, and you can throw hammer like some of your rival Koppas can. If all that wasn't enough Mario 3 is a huge 8
level game that's also a fun two player game. In the 2003 Game boy release you
can now add more levels to the quest via E-reader or play a Mario Brothers
multi-player. Super Mario Brothers 3 is simply jammed packed!
5. SONIC & KNUCKLES (Sega, October 18, 1994)
System: Sega Genesis
Why Sonic and Knuckles? Although this Sega game had to go head to head with
Rare's Donkey Kong Country in the fall of 1994 and
got beat up pretty bad, this Sonic title still had something very unique about
it especially for a console video game. Sonic and Knuckles is one of the few
games that's compatible with other games thanks to its very innovative 'Lock
On technology' feature, if you finish the main S & K game then why not
place another Sonic on the top there to increase the replay value? You can
do all sort of cool things like play as the sneaky Knuckles in Sonic 2,
play a huge combined adventure with Sonic 3, plus you can even play
some secret bonus stages if you find the right cartridge. This is a very cool
idea by Sega and I wish more companies would do this sort of thing. Sonic
& Knuckles can be combined with either Sonic 2 or 3 to create the ultimate
high-octane Hedgehog experience and how many other games can say that?
4. LEGEND OF ZELDA (Nintendo, 1987)
System: Nintendo Entertainment System
Why is it here: The very first Zelda adventure sure may not look like much
but as Zelda games go, the first is still the best because once you complete
the amazing main quest, you can then try the harder second quest where some
the important locations are now in different areas. I was very disappointed
when Nintendo took out the idea of the 'second quest' in the other Zelda sequels
because once you fully a Zelda game on the N64 for example: all you can do
is hit reset after the credits are finished. The original Legend of Zelda
is a quest that has brilliant level design, smooth controls, plus the adventure
here is so well balanced that it will test anyone. This is a Legend without
question!
3. The GUARDIAN LEGEND (Borderbond/Irem/Compile, April 1989)
System: Nintendo Entertainment System
Why Guardian Legend? I was very weary of the game myself when I first saw the
strange and generic cover art plus what's the deal with the odd name? The
moment I first played it, however, The Guardian Legend captivated me from
beginning to end. This action game has it all because not only is the game
great as a adventure/quest that will test your mind thanks to the multiple
puzzles but the Guardian Legend is also a very intense shoot em up that's filled our desire to kill anything that moves.
Why are there not more impressive and intense titles like The Guardian Legend
out there? Truly a one of a kind!
2. FINAL FANTASY VII
(Square, September 9, 1997)
System: Sony Playstation
Why Final Fantasy 7? All the previous and future Final Fantasies were great
Role Playing Games but it was part 7 that changed the way we look at video
games forever. Sure the game had some incredible graphics thanks to the over
the top CGI, awesome art, and excellent design but FF7 also has very deep game
play thanks to the advance Materia magic system and
don't forget that superior story line which backed it up. That's not all for
game features because there several other bonus extras that put this title over
like all the racing contests (on a snowboard, funny looking bird, or even a
motorbike), the 50 plus soundtracks, and who could forget the fun and sometimes
weird dating simulation with the some of game's characters like Aeris or Tifa. Final Fantasy VII
is an epic like no other!
1. WARIO'S WOODS
(Nintendo, 1994)
System: Super Nintendo
WHAT THE HECK!!? Wario's Woods!? Don't knock it till
you try it that's all I'll say because this relatively unheard of video game
may be odd, weird, low budget, and all of that stuff but the game here also
combines the elements from both an action platformer
and a puzzler to create something truly incredible and clever. Once you learn
how to play this game, Wario's Woods is perhaps the most
addictive video game in existence thanks to the game's handy time trial and 2
player modes. Can anyone beat my best time of
Epilogue
There you have it, 101 video games that rocked my own sick little world! Sadly
when I created this big project here, there were a lot of great games that
could not even make the list. Here are just a few games that deserve a
Honourable Mention:
Actraiser, Bust a Move 99, Demon's Crest,
Dragon Warrior IV, Goldeneye, River City Ransom,
Thunder Force III, Gran Turismo
3, Marvel vs. Capcom 2, Streets of Rage, Super Star
Soldier, Tempest 2000, Ogre Battle 64, Popfulmail,
Rayman 2, The Simpsons: Hit and
Run, Sonic R, Wario World.
There are so many other great video games still out there that I wished I
had more time to play but you know how it is, eh? It sucks how life can get
in the way some times because even with all the amount of money and time I
have invested in video games, I still haven't had the chance to really play
some of the bigger hits like Chrono Cross,
Herzog Zwei, Final Fantasy X-2, Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic,
Tempest 3000, and so many more. Maybe I'll do another Top 101 video games
a few years from now but until then I hope you enjoyed this edition to celebrate
my 4 year anniversary.
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TOP 10 gaming systems
There are so many game machines out there; here
are some my favourites in case you were wondering.
10. Xbox
This newcomer here is a great party system with impressive online capibilities.
9. Neo Geo Pocket Color
This system is not only a great organizer but you can
play several great games on it too.
8. Turbo Duo
The Duo is a TurboGrafx-16, Turbo CD, and Super CD system all in one!
7. PSone Combo
With this great deal you get the mega popular Playstation
and a 5 inch LCD screen which acts as a TV.
6. N64
Here is another Nintendo legend that re-introduced the Analog controller and
some would argue the party game as well.
5. Game boy SP
Currently this tiny little thing is the ultimate portable gaming thanks to its
easy to see screen and unique battery power.
4. Super Nintendo
Nintendo's sequel to the popular NES features its own list of ground breaking
titles plus this system helped to get the 3D revolution off and running thanks
to games like Star Fox.
3. Sega CDX
This rare little beauty plays Sega Genesis games, Sega CD games, and it will
even play CD's on the go. This is a great package for gamers.
2. Playstation 2
How do you improve on a great system like the Playstation? Add something called the emotion engine and give
us a free DVD drive too! This also plays almost of the original Playstation One games too so buying a PS2 is a safe bet for
the hardcore video game player.
1. NES2
This system had a very difficult task if it wanted to be successful in the
then dead video game market of 1985 but thanks to its superior design and
great games, the NES was able to breed a whole new video game age to a new
generation of players from around the world. The NES era really set of standard
for great games and the NES 2 is even better then the original because this
top loader baby works on the fly.
TOP 10 gaming soundtracks
Video games have come a long way and many great games have produced some of
the best music I ever heard. Here is just of the best soundtracks you'll hear
in the gaming world in my point of view.
Tekken 3 (PSone)
Castlevania Symphony of the Night (PSone)
Secret of Mana (SNES)
Super Star Soldier (TG-16)
Revenge of Shinobi
(Gen)
Y's Book I & II (TG-16 CD)
Tempest 2000 or X3 (multiple)
Star Fox (SNES)
Grand Theft Auto III (multiple)
Final Fantasy VII (PSone)
All of the other FF games had great musical scores, but it was FF7 that had the
best music in my humble opinion.
TOP 10 worst games of all time
Here are ten of the
biggest losers I ever had the misfortunate of playing.
Sword Quest Fire World (Atari, 2600)
Stretch Panic (Treasure, PS2)
Double Dragon (Activision, 2600)
Silent Service (Ultra, NES)
Barn Storming (Activision, 2600)
Pro Cast Sports Fishing (Capcom, Xbox)
Mario's Early Years: Fun with letter (Nintendo, SNES)
Electronic Table Soccer (Odyssey2)
Final Approach (2600)
Urban Champion-E
(Nintendo, Ereader)
No score, no challenge, no two player mode, no point to continue playing!
Who knew that my least favourite game would be a Nintendo game, eh?
TOP 10 biggest disappointments
Although many of these games are pretty bad just like the top 10 worse
list, these games however were expected to be big hits after all their original
hype and major press. Needless to say there have been a few nasty train wrecks
in this industry.
Shaq Fu (EA, SNES)
EA actually took out 5 characters in the Sega Genesis version to ensure this
would be extra crappy. Why EA, WHY!?
Blaster Master 2 (Sunsoft, Sega Genesis)
The new overhead levels suck! You owe me one Sunsoft!
Pit Fighter (THQ, SNES)
THQ really left a sour taste in my mouth after delivering this ugly fighting
game. Who was the moron that ported this one?
Sword Quest Earth World (Atari, 2600)
Anyone expecting the next Atari Adventure were very disappointed in this mess
of a game.
Double Dragon 3 (Acclaim, Game boy)
Who doesn't love beating up thugs in the streets? Sadly, this series nearly
dies off after horrible translations like this.
Super Pitfall (Activision, NES)
We all loved the Atari 2600 edition but this game was nothing more then a
second rate Super Mario clone. This is bad video game sequel 101, baby!
Tomb Raider: Angel of
Darkness (Core, Sony Playstation2)
Lara Croft's chest may finally be on the PS2 but it's too bad they forgot
about the game play. This sloppy game is as fake as Lara's boobs.
E.T. (Atari, 2600)
Take one of the biggest movies of all time and then make one of the tedious
video games ever. It didn't sell nearly as well as Atari had hoped but it
did become one of the biggest disasters of all time so congratulations are
in order.
Total Recall (Acclaim, NES)
You have a big movie license with a huge star (so famous he would be California
Governor) in what should make for a great NES action game, what could go wrong?
EVERYTHING!
Pac Man (Atari,
2600)
Atari wanted to sell over 20 million of these cartridges but nobody wanted
to play or pay for this rushed project. That goes to do show you that the
business side Atari in the 1982 knew nothing about video games. I loved the
original Pac Man but this was nothing like it.
-StarSoldier1 (Ryan Genno)
December 2003