I 've been gaming for quite some years now and I always talk about certain games like they are the best thing ever. I mean, there are some really good games out there but of course everyone has their own definition as to what the best games are. I've given some thought to my list and was finally able to narrow it down.
Shadow of The Colossus (PS2):
If you have played this game, you know exactly why I picked this. There was never a game like this before. No jumping on the heads of your enemies to kill them. No breaking barrels to get a heath pack. No guns. Just you, your horse and a magical blade.
To save the live of the one he loved, Wander rides to a temple where an ancient being will restore her, but only upon destroying the colossi roaming the land.
This game is just pure Gaming Nirvana. The story is phenomenal and will leave you with your jaw on the floor by the end of the game. The controls are sharp (some minor camera issues) and you feel a great sense of accomplishment once you have figured out how to take down each beast.
And just look at those graphics! Yeah...that's on the PS2, in real time.
Super Mario Bros. (NES):
There will be plenty of people that might disagree with me on this one, but, this is the best Mario game ever crafted. And it's the most masterful one. Period. Some may say, "Negative! Mario 64 is clearly the best and set the standard for all games to follow! You suck and your blog sucks and you can take your gay blog and shove it up your ass!".
That would be pretty rude, but this is the Internet after all. Truth is though, this game is the only game that I can say has flawless controls (well besides Tetris). Top notch graphics for it's time (I can hear my nephew laughing at that already) and gameplay that people still pick up and play today.
Truth is, I don't need to say anymore
about this game. You've played it, you love it, and you always go back to it. Oh, and you know every single song in this game.
Tetris (every system on earth, I think there's even Tetris cave paintings):
I challenge you to name me another game that has had the success, mass appeal, longevity and universal reception that this game has had...
....anyone?...
Half Life 2 + Episode 1 and 2 (PC, XBox360, PS3):
"WTF, Nelson! You lost the credibility of this post by putting an FPS on this list. You're gay!"
Thanks, Internet. Real mature.
Yes, I put an FPS here. It's the mother of all First Person Shooters. Reasons: The storytelling is pure gold.
Hollywood will have a hard time catching up to the caliber of narrative in this game. Funniest part of all is that your character, the protagonist, have never said a word in 4 games. You also never see your body, so there isn't any way to tell the emotions the character is portraying.
Everything thing is told by how the world around you reacts to your actions. Characters are scared of you, they worship you, they respect you. BRI-LLI-ANT!
Controls are great and the graphics are amazing. Also, every time a Half-Life game comes out, the industry studies it and finds a way to incorporate Half-Life's features in their game. One of the most influential games ever.
Rock Band (PS2, Wii, Xbox360, PS3):
I don't think a lot people realize this yet but we are living through a revolution. This is like when gun powder was invented. It changed the way we went to war. Now, Rock Band has changed the way we play games.
Why didn't I pick Guitar Hero since they were the first? Because what's remembered is not what was done first, it's what was done the best. That's why. Guitar Hero never unlocked the potential of the Music Games genre until the developers copied Rock Band and created GH: World Tour.
Rock Band on the other hand, did something that has never been done before; 4 gamers or non-gamers began to play together. Not only that, but it also brought Rock
music back from the grave it was being shoved into by pop music.
A Masterpiece? Yes, the music selection is brilliant. The game is deep, and the mechanics work perfectly (though the drum could be of better quality since it breaks often).
Here's how I know this game is special: My wife paid almost $200 for a videogame and it wasn't for me. It's was for her.
Resident Evil 4 (PS2, Wii, PC):
This sucker is on the top of every "Best Games of all Time" list, and I recently found out why it is so.
I am scared of the enemies in this game. Yeah, I'll admit to that. Scared! With a capital S.
"Haha what a wimp! LOL!111!!!!"
Add to that the fact that some of these zombies can kill you with one hit and you got yourself a problem. And that's not even the worst of it.
Even the control scheme keeps you one your toes. Sure you move just like a tank and can only shoot standing still, but that just adds to the terrifying pace of the game. It's a tad on the long side but definitely something that shouldn't be missed by anyone that has access to this game.
It's another masterpiece game that gets a lot of it's features "borrowed". Gears of War and many other games are better because of it.
There you have it. Those are the games that I consider to be masterful. I understand that I missed a lot of games that some people feel should be here, but these are the games that I've PLAYED that have stood out to me above anything else I've interacted with. All classics, all memorable experiences that will remain with me. I can't wait for the day when I am telling my Grandkids about the game with the falling blocks....
"What the hell was the point of that game, grandpa?"
"To make lines, and then you make another. And another, and another, an.. anoth...., an....ahn.., ZZZZZZZZ"
"MOM! grandpa fell asleep again." [then sneaks into my pocket and takes my money] "30 bucks???? That doesn't even buy me a gallon of gas!"
Damn whipper-snappers!
What's game do you consider a masterpiece?
Oh Super Mario on the NES is the best of all time!!!!! Then goes Tetris and then RockBand....or maybe it's the opposite. Well, may they're tied, ok? Love you! Besos.
Green grass
and high tides forever
Castles of stone souls and glory
Lost faces say we adore you
As kings and queens bow and play for you ....
i heart rock band!!!
i just read ur blog and can't remember if u mentioned pc games... surprise surprise.. the attention span of a gerbil. like the original shoot em up game DOOM!!!! i mean the original.. there is just something about hitting the space bar and shooting a plasma gun at an alien that brings a smile to my face... the memory of it being the first real game i played on my brother's old computer... ooo and tank wars...
and zelda rocks too!!! ok.. i'll be on here forever. later dude!!!
Whoa! Great blog post! Every game listed here is a must play for sure! I think this is the longest blog you ever did! Looking forward to seeing more writings from you in other areas as well! Game on bro...game on!