For it was goldeneye. Then battlefront 2 on the PS2 version. I'd look to the window and it was daylight and everyone was asleep. And I'd start another.....
There was just something special about walking into a store, selecting a game off the shelf, heading to the basement and immersing yourself in a liminal world with your friends playing with you on the same screen. Kind of funny how once TVs finally got big, split-screen games went away.
Halo 3 for me. Probably because I grew up with it more than that CE and 2 but the campaign In 3 is just perfect and the multiplayer/custom games I could play for eternity
Absolutely. The bright & joyful color palate, the perfectly paced score, the variety of powerups and Yoshi combinations…I don’t think I’ve sunk more hours into any one game than Super Mario World
I'm not massively into videogames but my bf is. He was in tears of awe any time he mentioned Chrono Trigger so I gave it a try: I'm absolutely mind blown! It stands the test of time so well. Utter masterpiece!
Underground or whatever the one is with you and your dickhead best friend go to become pro skaters together and make a skate vid jumping over a helicopter
To this day, I can’t listen to Guerrilla Radio by Rage Against The Machine without thinking of the hilariously butchered cut that was in the THPS2 N64 version.
I think this is truly the right answer. A lot of the other video games here are great, but almost all of them have aged or will age to a point where people will have a hard time appreciating them. Some of them require some sort of cultural context that isn't always going to be universal. Tetris doesn't suffer from any of that. I truly believe that 1000 years from now, people are going to still be playing Tetris. in fact, I think if we ever make extraterrestrial contact, Tetris could be one of the first culturally important exchanges the same way Chess was culturally exchanged along the Silk Road.
I’ll have to disagree with that criteria because red dead redemption 2 is one of the best games I’ve ever played and I sobbed like a child when I finished it.
Just started yesterday, I get that there’s lots of little side quests but is there an overarching story with Dutch and black water that I need to complete? I’m just finding random things to do in valentine rn
Yess seriously. I’m not sure if I would say it’s the absolute #1, although I don’t know what I would put over it. The attention to detail, storyline and overall world are all stunning.
I’m biased but FF7 was the first game I played that wasn’t a run, jump, shoot platformer. It opened my eyes that games could be these massive adventure stories with complex characters. And, my god, the music.
20 years ago when the original and RCT2 came out, my parks were some of the most downloaded parks on the internet. I was once considered legendary. But that was a long time ago.
Hard to say this is better than the best games that influenced it (ie Super Metroid...) But yeah this game is an utter masterpiece of atmosphere, minimalist storytelling, and rewarding progression towards mastery.
I argue this all the time -- Infinite is good and all, but 1 and 2 are absolute masterpieces. Spend enough time between replays and you can forget some of the twists. Infinite, not so much.
The made so many great choices to make a good game that ended up making it a great one. Got a cave? Well, if something goes off in one direction, there is 99% chance there is a chest or loot over there. Beat the big bad guy in that cave? Well, here is a hidden door that gets you right back to the entrance!
BroShep isn't bad, but there's just something about FemShep that really takes the whole thing to another level. Jennifer Hale does an amazing job voice acting Shepard.
Batman Arkham Asylum, I actually prefer it to Arkham City, the claustrophobia and the horror side of things in it is brilliant. That and Kevin Conroy/Mark hamill are superb in it
If I think back on my long video gaming timeline this is the game I distinctly remember in the middle of the campaign thinking to myself how special it was.
It really is something to behold. A game that knowingly punishes you repeatedly and pushes you to try new things, break old habits and explore every inch of its world to figure out the story. By the end of it you feel a sense of accomplishment that nearly no other type of game will leave you with.
Love the fallout series- 3 was my first true love in video games. New Vegas and 4 have been great as well! However, I think Skyrim is the most replayed game for me. Absolutely incredible with so many different ways to play.
While other games have been better individually I want to say Warcraft 3, not only was the game great but it's story and energy and world editor built so much more, with the world editor hundreds of games were made for fans of all sorts of genres, wow was greenlit off its back and was successful because of the world it built, hell riot games exists in part because of wc3 and its multiplayer game Dota Allstars
At home gaming had the crash. Arcades were doing just fine, took about 15 years before arcades started going out of business and home gaming was the biggest factor.
I really love Resident Evil 4. It’s the only one in the series I’ve ever played, and my first play through was amazing. The replay always holds up. New game plus is super fun. Lots of technique to get into for speed running if you’re into that.
The games you used to spend hours playing with your buddies until one by one you all stopped until before you knew it it was just you playing
For it was goldeneye. Then battlefront 2 on the PS2 version. I'd look to the window and it was daylight and everyone was asleep. And I'd start another.....
Runescape for me
Yo what the fuck man
There was just something special about walking into a store, selecting a game off the shelf, heading to the basement and immersing yourself in a liminal world with your friends playing with you on the same screen. Kind of funny how once TVs finally got big, split-screen games went away.
Booooo- why you gotta do me like that!?!
So RuneScape ?
For me it was Halo:CE
Yes! Meeting the flood was such an experience.
I had to scroll for so long to find it.
Halo 3 for me. Probably because I grew up with it more than that CE and 2 but the campaign In 3 is just perfect and the multiplayer/custom games I could play for eternity
Sid meiers civilisation
Pirates
I've spent well over 4000 hours playing civ 5 and 6. I'd have to agree
There are dozens of us!
Diablo 2: LOD
finally, someone with the correct answer. new season of project diablo just started a few days ago as well.
Ocarina of time was my favourite
The music in that game is god tier.
had me stuck forever trying to get that water stone
I'd love to see a total remake of that one.
Came here to say this ❤️
Song of storms slaps like no other
Myself and my buddies discussing this today. It's timeless, so much effort and love put into that game. I play it religiously at least once a year.
Knights of the Old Republic.
Meatbag
The best answer. I’m more of a KOTOR II man, myself but both are superb.
both of these games are great, neither has endless replay value, but they are solid experiences nonetheless. Also HK-47 is the best...
Super Mario World
Screw Tubular though
Absolutely. The bright & joyful color palate, the perfectly paced score, the variety of powerups and Yoshi combinations…I don’t think I’ve sunk more hours into any one game than Super Mario World
Tie between Super Mario World and Super Mario World 2 (AKA Yoshi's Island) for me
Age of Empires 2. Still play it over 20 years later.
Definitely in my top 5. I can play that game for hours and hours
Now this might actually be number 1 because of its relevancy 20 years later.
Honourable mention to Rise of Nations as well, I still play that regularly to this day.
What is your opinion of AoE 4 if you've tried it as a AoE 2 fan?
Playing the definitive edition right now. I'm so pleased with what they've done
For me it's Portal 2
Fun fact! You can get portal1 and 2 for less than 3 bucks on steam right now!
Portal 2 is a great experience but I might argue Portal 1 is a more tightly-designed game.
Just got this game for $1 and I was surprised at how much I liked it
Chrono Trigger or Super Mario 3 hard tie for me.
I'm not massively into videogames but my bf is. He was in tears of awe any time he mentioned Chrono Trigger so I gave it a try: I'm absolutely mind blown! It stands the test of time so well. Utter masterpiece!
Playing CT for the 1st time currently on my galaxy. It's amazing. I grew up on Zelda. How did I miss this gem?
Chrono Trigger is a classic.
Chrono Trigger was great. one of my earliest entries into the jrpg genera. Super Mario RPG is a close 2nd. Played the hell outa that as a kid.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2
While the Ogaden were great I thought the first underground was a better experience
Underground or whatever the one is with you and your dickhead best friend go to become pro skaters together and make a skate vid jumping over a helicopter
That soundtrack😍
To this day, I can’t listen to Guerrilla Radio by Rage Against The Machine without thinking of the hilariously butchered cut that was in the THPS2 N64 version.
Secret of monkey Island
That theme song!
Doom.
Doom is eternal
Can you elaborate? I love Doom but how is everywhere?
Don't forget the crazy amount of user created content it recieves even to this day
Stardew Valley
I thought harvest moon 64 was my favorite game. Then I played Stardew valley.
Jak and Daxter
Oh shit I forgot about this one. JakII for me personally though.
Super Mario 64
Tetris. I grew up playing it and I still enjoy playing it today.
This is the serious answer. Tetris is timeless good design.
O man, ive played a lot of Tetris. Tetris Effect has been a lot of fun
I think this is truly the right answer. A lot of the other video games here are great, but almost all of them have aged or will age to a point where people will have a hard time appreciating them. Some of them require some sort of cultural context that isn't always going to be universal. Tetris doesn't suffer from any of that. I truly believe that 1000 years from now, people are going to still be playing Tetris. in fact, I think if we ever make extraterrestrial contact, Tetris could be one of the first culturally important exchanges the same way Chess was culturally exchanged along the Silk Road.
This is a very good answer. Might be the most played by the largest number of people ever.
Fallout New Vegas
Patrolling the Mojave almost makes you wish for a nuclear winter
Yep!
I got a steamdeck recently and have been replaying New Vegas. Man does it still hold up.
First play through of Ocarina of Time on the N64
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.
How do you like Breath of the wild?
Ill play through this every few years.
whichever one makes you happiest when you play.
No, no, no, no, this is not how this works. You have to choose one and be a dick about it.
I’ll have to disagree with that criteria because red dead redemption 2 is one of the best games I’ve ever played and I sobbed like a child when I finished it.
But what makes you happiest?
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Mortal Kombat, on Sega Genesis, is the best video game ever.
I disagree. It's a very good game, but I think Donkey Kong is the best video game ever.
Halo: Combat Evolved
Super Mario World for SNES
Witcher 3
My all time fave as well, those 500 hours flew by.
It's the only game that's story-based that I've replayed multiple times.
Care for a round of Gwent? Great game! And next-gen update is around the corner. Looking forward to 4K Passiflora girls... I mean 4K Gwent tournament.
100%
So many hours invested in this game!!
Red Dead Redemption 2 is up there.
Just started yesterday, I get that there’s lots of little side quests but is there an overarching story with Dutch and black water that I need to complete? I’m just finding random things to do in valentine rn
Yess seriously. I’m not sure if I would say it’s the absolute #1, although I don’t know what I would put over it. The attention to detail, storyline and overall world are all stunning.
Definitely my answer. The only game I’ve ever had such a viscerally emotional reaction to
WHAT A GAME. What an impact. What an ENDING. If I could, I would absolutely play it again for the first time. I love Arthur, fuck Micah!
Lennnnnnyyyyy!!!
I've probably played this through abput 9 times since it came out. Yesterday I saw dialogue I'd never seen before. I love this game so much ❤️
Super Metroid
This is a very good answer. A masterpiece of atmosphere and almost impossible to overstate how much influence this game had on the genre.
THANK YOU. I was hoping to find this here. Such great music, the ending had me going, I can’t imagine a better Metroid game.
Outer Wilds
Final Fantasy VII
I’m biased but FF7 was the first game I played that wasn’t a run, jump, shoot platformer. It opened my eyes that games could be these massive adventure stories with complex characters. And, my god, the music.
FF9 and FFTactics will always be my faves.
Half Life 2 I think
Roller Coaster Tycoon 2
Is this similar to classic roller coaster tycoon?
20 years ago when the original and RCT2 came out, my parks were some of the most downloaded parks on the internet. I was once considered legendary. But that was a long time ago.
I still play RCT3 regularly
The answer is probably Pac-Man, Tetris, Super Mario Bros., or Pokémon.
Hell yeah civilization 3 is my favorite. I could seriously just play it every day and not get bored.
Hollow knight
Soon to be dethroned by Silksong (I hope)!
I am so bad at hollow knight
Hard to say this is better than the best games that influenced it (ie Super Metroid...) But yeah this game is an utter masterpiece of atmosphere, minimalist storytelling, and rewarding progression towards mastery.
Bioshock 1 & 2.
I argue this all the time -- Infinite is good and all, but 1 and 2 are absolute masterpieces. Spend enough time between replays and you can forget some of the twists. Infinite, not so much.
Half-Life and Half-Life 2 will forever hold a special place in my heart.
Rimworld. Can't get enough.
Skyrim
The made so many great choices to make a good game that ended up making it a great one. Got a cave? Well, if something goes off in one direction, there is 99% chance there is a chest or loot over there. Beat the big bad guy in that cave? Well, here is a hidden door that gets you right back to the entrance!
Finally found skyrim
I like Morrowind better but TES series is god tier games.
Hey, you, you’re finally awake.
Goldeneye 007!
Oddjob, slappers only!
Perfect dark wym?
It's impressive how poorly Goldeneye aged. Even Nightfire is way more playable now. But whatever, just slap 'em.
The Last of Us will always have a special place in my heart.
I swear
The original spyro trilogy
Mass Effect 1&2. 3 after DLC. FEM SHEP!!
mass effect. love all of them
BroShep isn't bad, but there's just something about FemShep that really takes the whole thing to another level. Jennifer Hale does an amazing job voice acting Shepard.
God I love so much Mass Effect, always fem Shepard ❤️ I spent the whole day with it.
Borderlands 2
Minecraft
Not when you or your friend accidentally kill each other, then the whole game turns into ww3
Batman Arkham Asylum, I actually prefer it to Arkham City, the claustrophobia and the horror side of things in it is brilliant. That and Kevin Conroy/Mark hamill are superb in it
My favorite game is City, but I LOVE the gothic style of asylum, my heart is always racing in Killer Crocs lair everytime I play
So true, I love Arkham city but I like asylum so much more
Bloodborne for me, hands down 🩸🌕🐺👁👽
Morrowind
What I wouldn't give for a completely remastered morrowind.
If I think back on my long video gaming timeline this is the game I distinctly remember in the middle of the campaign thinking to myself how special it was.
Love it! Nwah!
What a grand and intoxicating innocence
Dark souls series
It really is something to behold. A game that knowingly punishes you repeatedly and pushes you to try new things, break old habits and explore every inch of its world to figure out the story. By the end of it you feel a sense of accomplishment that nearly no other type of game will leave you with.
Oblivion
I love oblivion, but what makes you pick it over morrow wind or skyrim? I'm not sure how I'd rank them all myself.
Resident Evil 4 (at time of release). The step up from 3-4 was incredible. What a game. Can't wait for the remake.
In the game cube... What a game
outer wilds is so good that the community refuses to talk about it outside the subreddit
One of the best games I know. A bit hard to start perhaps, but once you get into it, you just have to love it.
Been playing since the the commodore 64 and I gotta say. Bloodborne.
For me? Terraria.
Mario Kart.
Love the fallout series- 3 was my first true love in video games. New Vegas and 4 have been great as well! However, I think Skyrim is the most replayed game for me. Absolutely incredible with so many different ways to play.
Any Zelda game for me
Runescape. Easy.
Lots of good memories.
🦀 $12.50 🦀
Morrowind or Fallout New Vegas, but single player RPGs are my thing.
I think Outer Wilds has the highest percentage of players who played it and regard it as their favorite game of all time
Yeah, it is kind of weird tbh
Knights of the old republic.
smash bros melee
Metal Gear Solid 3. Think I put around 350 hours on that bad boy on my old PS2 memory card lol.
How would you explain the game?
An amazing game with a wonderful theme song (Snake Eater)
Just for the sheer amount of hours of my life it has consumed.. Skyrim
Far Cry 3
Katamari Damacy
🎵Nahhhhh nah nah nah nah nah nah Katamari Damacy🎵
We ❤️ Katamari is one of my all time faves! Can play it over and over again.
Super Mario 64
Melee
Mario Kart Double Dash
let’s be honest, despite Bethesdas bullshit it’s gotta be Skyrim. every thanksgiving weekend I start a new campaign and it’s a blast.
Goldeneye 007
While other games have been better individually I want to say Warcraft 3, not only was the game great but it's story and energy and world editor built so much more, with the world editor hundreds of games were made for fans of all sorts of genres, wow was greenlit off its back and was successful because of the world it built, hell riot games exists in part because of wc3 and its multiplayer game Dota Allstars
For me personally, Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door
Rocket league.
Uncharted 2: Among The Thieves
Hollow knight is pretty good I guess
Super Mario Brothers.
At home gaming had the crash. Arcades were doing just fine, took about 15 years before arcades started going out of business and home gaming was the biggest factor.
Deus Ex. Boring answer, still right.
Red Dead Redemption - Undead Nightmare
I wish there was a way to play this today.
Indian Jones and the Infernal Machine
Dead by Daylight or DayZ
Mega man. Lol
Sekiro
Uncharted 4 is still my favorite to this day
I really love Resident Evil 4. It’s the only one in the series I’ve ever played, and my first play through was amazing. The replay always holds up. New game plus is super fun. Lots of technique to get into for speed running if you’re into that.
Shin Megami Tensei Lucifer's Call Maniax edition
Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind