Your top 5 games of all time
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Wow, I forgot about Command & Conquer. That was pretty much how I spent my whole freshman year of college.
Would you consider Populous (1989) as a progenitor of the era, however? By my way of thinking, it was really the first mass-market RTS game, containing all of the elements of games that would follow it, including two-player support via dialup modem or RS232 null-modem cable.
Would you consider Populous (1989) as a progenitor of the era, however? By my way of thinking, it was really the first mass-market RTS game, containing all of the elements of games that would follow it, including two-player support via dialup modem or RS232 null-modem cable.
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1. Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit - got me into racing games
2. Gran Turismo 2 - got me into racing simulators
3. Diablo - led me to Diablo 2, SC, Dota, LoL, AoE
4. Morrowind - most time time spent play one game in my life
5. Forza 3 - didn't know what I was missing in GT4 until I played this
Honorable mention: System Shock 2 and Half Life. System Shock 2 - probably the first scary game I ever played and the first game I ever bought (and from Blockbuster no doubt). My 4mb video card wouldn't support the amazing graphics of the game, so I had to wait until my parents upgraded to a PC with a 16mb video card. Many frightened hours spent with this unique game. Half Life was just awesome and led me to play HL2 and HL2 Ep1.
The only game I play now is Forza 4. Hence the 3 racing games being the most influential to me.
2. Gran Turismo 2 - got me into racing simulators
3. Diablo - led me to Diablo 2, SC, Dota, LoL, AoE
4. Morrowind - most time time spent play one game in my life
5. Forza 3 - didn't know what I was missing in GT4 until I played this
Honorable mention: System Shock 2 and Half Life. System Shock 2 - probably the first scary game I ever played and the first game I ever bought (and from Blockbuster no doubt). My 4mb video card wouldn't support the amazing graphics of the game, so I had to wait until my parents upgraded to a PC with a 16mb video card. Many frightened hours spent with this unique game. Half Life was just awesome and led me to play HL2 and HL2 Ep1.
The only game I play now is Forza 4. Hence the 3 racing games being the most influential to me.
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Wow, I forgot about Command & Conquer. That was pretty much how I spent my whole freshman year of college.
Would you consider Populous (1989) as a progenitor of the era, however? By my way of thinking, it was really the first mass-market RTS game, containing all of the elements of games that would follow it, including two-player support via dialup modem or RS232 null-modem cable.
Would you consider Populous (1989) as a progenitor of the era, however? By my way of thinking, it was really the first mass-market RTS game, containing all of the elements of games that would follow it, including two-player support via dialup modem or RS232 null-modem cable.
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Would you consider Populous (1989) as a progenitor of the era, however? By my way of thinking, it was really the first mass-market RTS game, containing all of the elements of games that would follow it, including two-player support via dialup modem or RS232 null-modem cable.
One I forgot to mention that I had a lot of fun playing, but also loads of frustration was X-com. I think I punched my monitor over that game more than any 5 others combinded.
Hell, I played more games on 5-1/2" and 3-1/2" discs than after CDs came out. I used to spend 25 bucks every 6 weeks on a game back in the 90's. Very few were video games - mostly strategy stuff.
Anyone remember the Leisure Suit Larry series? Lots of laughs.
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Oh, and Lemmings. The original Amiga version. (The DOS port sucked.)
Oh, and Wing Commander. Gotta give an honorable mention to the first truly immersive, cinematic, consequentialist , story-based space combat simulator.
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Hmm...I'd probably have to name the games that got me started in gaming, both 1p and multiplayer, just because they hold a special place in my heart
Halo: Combat Evolved
Goldeneye 007
Dark Forces
Myst
Some old submarine game I can't think of
X-wing alliance
Halo: Combat Evolved
Goldeneye 007
Dark Forces
Myst
Some old submarine game I can't think of
X-wing alliance
#33
Oh mang....I have a huge list. Top 5 will be hard.
Ultima...1 or 2, I forget which. At the time, it was jaw dropping. I doubt I could stand replaying it now though.
Final Fantasy 3/6 and 7
Street Fighter II, the original. Sooo much time mis-spent, especially at arcades on this.
The original Populous - I remember many, many mis-spent weeks on this evil game.
Favorite hands down is Xenogears. Inb4omgwtfbbq.
Honorable mention: Every Persona game. Especially the original, that was godly and very nearly trumped FF3/6.
Ultima...1 or 2, I forget which. At the time, it was jaw dropping. I doubt I could stand replaying it now though.
Final Fantasy 3/6 and 7
Street Fighter II, the original. Sooo much time mis-spent, especially at arcades on this.
The original Populous - I remember many, many mis-spent weeks on this evil game.
Favorite hands down is Xenogears. Inb4omgwtfbbq.
Honorable mention: Every Persona game. Especially the original, that was godly and very nearly trumped FF3/6.
#38
1. Half-Life (CS, DoD, Natural Selection, They Hunger (so good zombies), Sven Co-op, HL2, CSS, etc.) This game(s) sucked so much of my life for so many years it's crazy.
2. Anarchy Online - My first MMORPG and the 2nd most life-sucking game I've ever played.
3. Quake III Arena - Mostly the Quake III Arena Test, Fun FUn.
4. Planetside - Played the ---- out of the beta, then retail was ghost town and quit.
5. Tie Fighter - SW nerd out.
2. Anarchy Online - My first MMORPG and the 2nd most life-sucking game I've ever played.
3. Quake III Arena - Mostly the Quake III Arena Test, Fun FUn.
4. Planetside - Played the ---- out of the beta, then retail was ghost town and quit.
5. Tie Fighter - SW nerd out.
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In the order I experienced them.
1. Diablo - Started when I was 8 years old, thoroughly enjoyed Diablo2 as well, can't wait for D3
2. Unreal Tournament - My first FPS and it was so intense I didn't know what to do with myself, 2k3 and 2k4 were also great.
3. StarCraft - So many memories in this game along with D2 and WC3
4. iRacing - Best racing simulator and my g27 makes it that much more fun
5. Battlefield3 - It's beautiful, the sounds are amazing, vehicles are cool, and the game play is pretty cool.
Other mentions:
Counter-Strike, pre 1.6 mostly, lol
Warcraft 3/TFT, another great RTS and DOTA
World of Warcraft, months of playtime with this game and some great gaming memories
Forza series, I was oddly good at Forza2 from the start, I'm still not sure how I pull off times that I do in Forza4 today either, lol.
Gran Turismo 4, Another great racing game, hope to try out GT5 soon.
Call of Duty:MW, I quit BF2 and BF2142 cold turkey when this came out, mass chaos, reminded me of the UT series a little.
FFXI, everything took FOREVER, but the dynamic of the game was fun for some reason. Rewarding I suppose.
1. Diablo - Started when I was 8 years old, thoroughly enjoyed Diablo2 as well, can't wait for D3
2. Unreal Tournament - My first FPS and it was so intense I didn't know what to do with myself, 2k3 and 2k4 were also great.
3. StarCraft - So many memories in this game along with D2 and WC3
4. iRacing - Best racing simulator and my g27 makes it that much more fun
5. Battlefield3 - It's beautiful, the sounds are amazing, vehicles are cool, and the game play is pretty cool.
Other mentions:
Counter-Strike, pre 1.6 mostly, lol
Warcraft 3/TFT, another great RTS and DOTA
World of Warcraft, months of playtime with this game and some great gaming memories
Forza series, I was oddly good at Forza2 from the start, I'm still not sure how I pull off times that I do in Forza4 today either, lol.
Gran Turismo 4, Another great racing game, hope to try out GT5 soon.
Call of Duty:MW, I quit BF2 and BF2142 cold turkey when this came out, mass chaos, reminded me of the UT series a little.
FFXI, everything took FOREVER, but the dynamic of the game was fun for some reason. Rewarding I suppose.
#40
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Choosing only 5 is hard. No order, except for number 1
Not sure about everyone else, but I had about 20-30 other games I wanted to add to this list, haha.
5) Rocket Knight Adventures
4) Need 4 Speed: Hot Pursuit 2
3) Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
2) Tekken Tag Tournament
1) Shadow of the Colossus
Choosing only 5 is hard. No order, except for number 1
Not sure about everyone else, but I had about 20-30 other games I wanted to add to this list, haha.
5) Rocket Knight Adventures
4) Need 4 Speed: Hot Pursuit 2
3) Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
2) Tekken Tag Tournament
1) Shadow of the Colossus