The Blu-ray Community Top 20 Video Games of All Time (Please Read First Post)

[CZAR]

Ok so we have been doin this contest with movies in the movie forum for those that dont know. I figured we could do this for video games also. Post your top 20 video games of all time. Make your list based on what u feel are the best/favorite or a combination of both or whatever video games u feel should make your top 20 list of all time. Its all up to u!

How does it work? It's easy. You come up with a list of what you think are the Top 20 Video Games of all time. Based on how they place on your list, the game will receive a certain amount of points. The Top 15 video games on your list will be scored accordingly:



1. 15 Points
2. 14 Points
3. 13 Points
4. 12 Points
5. 11 Points
6. 10 Points
....
12. 4 Points
13. 3 Points
14. 2 Points
15. 1 Point

Every video game placed after the 15th spot will also receive 1 point. So essentially, you only have to rank the Top 15 while putting the remaining 5 in no particular order.

RULES
1. You may base your list on best/favorites video games or however it works for you. To me best/favorites go hand in hand for the most part. It doesn't matter how bad the game may be perceived by everyone else this is your opinion only so dont be afraid to list what you feel you want to list!

2. FRANCHISES or SERIES DO NOT COUNT AS ONE. It was quite aggravating in one of the other threads to see somebody's number 1 film of all time be: The Original Star Trilogy or The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. These are 3 films, not 1. So if you put the "Madden Franchise" as your number one Video Game of all time, I won't count your list. Simple as that!

3. Do NOT put multiple video games at the same ranking. Don't put 3 video games at the number one spot then start the list at 4 following it. Put only ONE game at each rank, or I won't count your list.

4. Since this is for fun and discussing games should be fun, be respectful of each other. If somebody has a game you think sucks at number 1, who cares? The point of the thread is to find out what the community as a whole thinks is the top video game.

5. Be very clear and list the full title of the game so that people arent confused. For example if u list Madden, make sure u also put the year. Or if u list a game that is in a franchise make sure u are clear on which one it is.

7. Deadline: November 11th, 2010 12am Pacific time. That is plenty of time for everyone to post a list. I wont take any lists after this. So make sure you get it in before then.

Got Em!!

[Psybits]

1. Final Fantasy VII
2. Parasite Eve 2
3. Metal Gear Solid
4. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
5. Final Fantasy VIII
6. Metal Gear Solid 4 (would put Snake Eater like others would say but sadly I have not yet played it)
7. Final Fantasy X
8. Legend of Dragoon
9. Kingdom Hearts
10. Dino Crisis 2
11. Tenchu 2
12. Vandal Hearts (original PS1)
13. Bushido Blade 2
14. Front Mission 3
15. Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
16. God of War 3
17. Resident Evil 1
18. Fallout 3
19. Twisted Metal 2
20. Diablo

[CZAR]

1. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (Playstation)
2. Super Mario World (SNES)
3. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (Playstation 2)
4. God of War III (PS3)
5. Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Nintendo Wii)
6. Super Mario Galaxy (Nintendo Wii)
7. Resident Evil 2 (Playstation)
8. Rygar (NES)
9. Super Metroid (SNES)
10. Metroid (NES)
11. Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES)
12. Super Mario Bros. 2 (NES)
13. Sonic the Hedgehog (Sega Genesis)
14. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64)
15. Donkey Kong Country (SNES)
16. Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (NES)
17. The Legend of Zelda (NES)
18. Super Mario 64 (N64)
19. Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! (NES)
20. Super Castlevania IV (SNES)

Got Em!!

[GLaDOS]

Ooh, interesting list topic!

1. Half-Life 2
2. Metal Gear Solid
3. Ico
4. Super Mario Bros. 3
5. Final Fantasy VII
6. Grand Theft Auto III
7. Resident Evil
8. God of War
9. Shadow of the Colossus
10. Kingdom Hearts
11. GoldenEye
12. BioShock
13. Gran Turismo
14. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
15. Mass Effect 2
16. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots
17. Portal
18. Street Fighter
19. Mortal Kombat
20. Left 4 Dead

[supersix4]

1. Gears of War 1(360)
2. Metal Gear Solid 4 (PS3)
3. Goldeneye (N64)
4. Grand Theft Auto 3 (PS2)
5. Metal Gear Solid 1 (PS1)
6. Assassins Creed 2(PS3/360)
7. Call of Duty 4 (360)
8. Duke Nukem 3D (PC)
9. Super Mario World (SNES)
10. Bioshock 1 (PS3/360)
11. Killzone 2 (PS3)
12. Syphon Filter (PS1)
13. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater (PS1/N64)
14. Tenchu: Stealth Assassins (PS1)
15. Dino Crisis 2 (PS1)
16. Metal Gear Solid 1 (PS1)
17. Fallout 3 (PS3/360)
18. Black Hawk Down (PC)
19. Pokemon red/blue (don't hate this was massive when it came out )
20. Splinter Cell Conviction (360)


Got em!!!

[Secretagentnumber6]

1. Legend of Zelda : A Link to the Past SNES
2. Final Fantasy IV SNES
3. Shadowrun Sega Genesis
4. Legend of Zelda NES
5. Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time N64
6. Super Mario 64 N64
7. Final Fantasy VII PSOne
8.Halo: Combat Evolved Xbox
9. Jak and Daxter PS2
10. Final Fantasy X PS2
11. Mass Effect 360
12. Fallout 3 360
13. God Of War PS2
14. Metal Gear Solid PSone
15. Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3
16. Shenmue II Xbox
17. Warcraft II PC
18. Contra
19. Mortal Kombat (Arcade)
20. Resident Evil PSone

Just a quick list I put together, I am sure I forgot some but this is a pretty good list for me.

[Diesel]

My top 4 are the only ones that are pretty much set in definite position. The others are just where they are after a few minutes of thought.



1. Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

2. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

3. Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

4. Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

5. Mario Kart Wii

6. Mario Kart 64

7. Legend of Zelda (NES)

8. inFAMOUS

9. Super Mario World

10. Super Mario Bros. 3

11. Super Smash Bros.: Melee

12. Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

13. Uncharted: Drake's Fortune

14. Burnout Paradise

15. Paper Mario

16. Pokemon Yellow

17. Donkey Kong 64

18. Donkey Kong Country

19. Mario 64

20. GoldenEye


Clearly I lean heavily to old school Nintendo



After replaying both Ocarina and Uncharted 2 again recently, I've come to the conclusion that they are dead even for my favorite game. But for the purpose of this thread, I listed Ocarina on top.

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by Diesel

[Show spoiler]My top 4 are the only ones that are pretty much set in definite position. The others are just where they are after a few minutes of thought.



1. Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

2. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

3. Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

4. Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

5. Mario Kart Wii

6. Mario Kart 64

7. Legend of Zelda (NES)

8. inFAMOUS

9. Super Mario World

10. Super Mario Bros. 3

11. Super Smash Bros.: Melee

12. Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

13. Uncharted: Drake's Fortune

14. Burnout Paradise

15. Paper Mario

16. Pokemon Yellow

17. Donkey Kong 64

18. Donkey Kong Country

19. Mario 64

20. GoldenEye


Clearly I lean heavily to old school Nintendo



After replaying both Ocarina and Uncharted 2 again recently, I've come to the conclusion that they are dead even for my favorite game. But for the purpose of this thread, I listed Ocarina on top.

Man that game almost made my list. I never hear much about that game but its a great and well made game. Its also challenging which I like. I got very far although I had the strategy guide back in the day but nice choice. Got Em!!

[GLaDOS]

Originally Posted by Diesel

Clearly I lean heavily to old school Nintendo

Same here. I loved my Nintendo 64. I had a lot of fond memories with that system. I don't want to cause a stir, but Nintendo sure knows how to treat its first-party titles.

[Dexter Morgan]

Cool idea. This is going to take a little time, so right now my post will just serve as a placeholder.

[supersix4]

I went with newer titles for story and gameplay value, maybe its just me or maybe video games didn't get the story telling production they do now, but MGS4 was unlike anything I'd ever seen basically a movie... I just didn't get that from the older titles even though there were some great times spent on the NES, SNES, Sega, and N64.

[Gaius Marius]

Here we go:

1. Final Fantasy IV (SNES)
2. Chrono Trigger (SNES)
3. Ogre Battle (SNES)
4. Shadow of the Colossus (PS2)
5. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (PS3)
6. Final Fantasy VI (SNES)
7. Silent Hill (PSX)
8. Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Calibur (N64)
9. Super Dodge Ball (NES)'
10. Mega Man 2 (NES)
11. Super Metroid (SNES)
12. Silent Hill 2 (PS2)
13. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (PS2)
14. Katamari Damacy (PS2)
15. Uncharted: Drakes Fortune (PS3)
16. Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past (SNES)
17. Mario 64 (N64)
18. Pilotwings 64 (N64)
19. Dragon Warrior VIII: Quest of the Cursed King (PS2)
20. Legend of Zelda (NES)

Damn this list was tough! So many close calls (Smash Bros Brawl, Valkyria Chronicles, Super Mario Bros 3, Mega Man 3, Devil May Cry 3, Final Fantasy Legend 2, etc...)

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by Gaius Marius

Here we go:

[Show spoiler]1. Final Fantasy IV (SNES)
2. Chrono Trigger (SNES)
3. Ogre Battle (SNES)
4. Shadow of the Colossus (PS2)
5. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (PS3)
6. Final Fantasy VI (SNES)
7. Silent Hill (PSX)
8. Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Calibur (N64)
9. Super Dodge Ball (NES)'
10. Mega Man 2 (NES)
11. Super Metroid (SNES)
12. Silent Hill 2 (PS2)
13. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (PS2)
14. Katamari Damacy (PS2)
15. Uncharted: Drakes Fortune (PS3)
16. Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past (SNES)
17. Mario 64 (N64)

18. Pilotwings 64 (N64)
19. Dragon Warrior VIII: Quest of the Cursed King (PS2)
20. Legend of Zelda (NES)

Damn this list was tough! So many close calls (Smash Bros Brawl, Valkyria Chronicles, Super Mario Bros 3, Mega Man 3, Devil May Cry 3, Final Fantasy Legend 2, etc...)

My dude brought out good ole Pilot Wings. I liked the one for the SNES better or atleast thats the one I played the most. Cool game actually. Got Em!!

[Gaius Marius]

Originally Posted by CZAR

My dude brought out good ole Pilot Wings. I liked the one for the SNES better or atleast thats the one I played the most. Cool game actually. Got Em!!

Pilotwings 64 was a great game. It was the first game that truly wowed me with 3D environments. Wish it would reach the Virtual Console

[Gaius Marius]

Originally Posted by CZAR

1. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (Playstation)
2. Super Mario World (SNES)
3. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (Playstation 2)
4. God of War III (PS3)
5. Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Nintendo Wii)
6. Super Mario Galaxy (Nintendo Wii)
7. Resident Evil 2 (Playstation)
8. Rygar (NES)
9. Metroid (NES)
10. Super Metroid (SNES)
11. Sonic the Hedgehog (Sega Genesis)
12. Resident Evil Code: Veronica (Sega Dreamcast)
13. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64)
14. Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (PS3)
15. Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES)
16. Super Mario 64 (N64)
17. Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! (NES)
18. Super Mario Bros. 2 (NES)
19. Castlevania (NES)
20. Donkey Kong Country (SNES)

Got Em!!

Solid list So many good games on different systems makes it real difficult to narrow it down to a mere 20

[CZAR]

Originally Posted by Gaius Marius

Pilotwings 64 was a great game. It was the first game that truly wowed me with 3D environments. Wish it would reach the Virtual Console

Yea Im sure it will make it someday as there are still plenty of games not added yet. I am still waiting for Mario Party's 2 & 3 to be added. Got Em!!

Originally Posted by Gaius Marius

Solid list So many good games on different systems makes it real difficult to narrow it down to a mere 20

Yea man very tough as gaming has been around for a minute and there are a lot of great classics as well as instant new classics. Got Em!!

[kopkiwi]

1. Double Dragon II: The Revenge (NES)
2. 007: Goldeneye (N64)
3. GOWII (PS2)
4. Parasite Eve 2 (PS1)
5. Resident Evil: Directors Cut (PS1)
6. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (PS2)
7. inFAMOUS (PS3)
8. Uncharted: Drakes Fortune (PS3)
9. Super Mario 64 (N64)
10. Alex the Kidd (Sega Master System)
11. Streets of Rage 3 (Sega Meda Drive)
12. Uncharted 2: Among Theives (PS3)
13. Silent Hill 2 (PS2)
14. Jak and Daxter II (PS2)
15. Fallout 3 (PS3)
16. Gears of War 1 (360)
17. Resident Evil: Code Veronica (PS2)
18. GOWI (PS2)
19. Banjoo Kazooie (N64)
20. Onimusha (PS2)

My god that was difficult.

[YoungE8080]

1. Mass Effect 2
2. God of War II
3. Kingdom Hearts
4. Chrono Cross
5. Legend of Dragoon
6. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
7. Golden Sun: The Lost Age
8. Resident Evil 4
9. God of War
10. Elder's Scroll IV Oblivion GOTY Edition
11. Bioshock
12. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
13. Ratchet and Clank: Going Commando
14. Golden Sun
15. Sonic the Hedgehog 2
16. Pokemon Gold
17. Mass Effect
18. Fallout 3
19. Kingdom Hearts 2
20. Geometry Wars

Last few were kinda tough.

[krazeyeyez]

1.) X-com ufo defense (ps1)
2.) Gears of war (360)
3.) Powerstone (DC)
4.) Mario 64 (N64)
5.) Star Wars Battlefront 1 (ps2)
6.) Zelda: A link to the past (N64)
7.) Final Fantasy 7 (ps1)
8.) Dead Rising 1 (360)
9.) Star Wars Rouge Squadron 2 (GC)
10.) Resident Evil 1 (ps1)
11.) Super Metroid (SNES)
12.) Super Mario Sunshine (GC)
13.) Star Wars Force Unleashed (360)
14.) Dragon Warrior (NES)
15.) Dynamite Cop (DC)
16.) Twisted Metal 2 (ps1)
17.) Road Rash (ps1)
18.) River City Ransom (NES)
19.) EVO search for eden (NES)
20.) God of War (ps2)


Ranking these was extremely hard, in the end i think it came down to more of what i would play right now then overall rank as they all tie at #1 for me. Wish i had not gotten rid of so many of these, and hope they don't enter the status of collectors item before i feel the need to track them down and buy them again. Thanks for the trek down memory lane though OP.

[BlackMamba]

1. Chrono Trigger (SNES)
2. Metal Gear Solid (PS)
3. Xenogears (PS)
4. Final Fantasy VI (SNES)
5. Final Fantasy IV (SNES)
6. Secret of Mana (SNES)
7. Suikoden (PS)
8. Suikoden 2 (PS)
9. Final Fantasy Tactics (PS)
10. Castlevania Symphony of the Night (PS)
11. Guardian Heroes (Saturn)
12. Dragon Force (Saturn)
13. Super Metroid (SNES)
14. Dragon's Quest 8 (PS2)
15. Alundra (PS)

Honorable Mention (?) - Grandia (PS/Saturn), Legend of Zelda Link to the Past (SNES), Super Mario 64 (N64), Goldeneye (N64)