Rauldc's Journey through the consoles: Best Video Games [Archive]

rauldc14

09-21-14, 10:59 PM

http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/076/c/0/videogames_collage_by_antesdesign-d4t27at.jpg

In this thread I will chronicle my favorite video games that I have played of all time. I will be posting at least fifty, it may be more than that though. This list will be like SCs movie list in that their will be no specific order to this countdown, but each entry is one near and dear to my heart as a video game fan. Though I really don't play a lot of games these days, it always great to reminisce about the good old days.

1. Tecmo Super Bowl
2. Pitfall 3D
3. Wave Race
4. Hot Shots Golf 2
5. Oregon Trail
6. Heavy Rain
7. Guitar Hero
8. Captain Skyhawk
9. Halo
10. Donkey Kong Gameboy
11. Theme Park Roller Coaster
12. Crash Bandicoot 2
13. Kid Icarus
14. Mario Tennis
15. Kangaroo
16. Warioland: Super Mario Land 3
17. Killzone
18. 007: Agent Under Fire
19. Ms. Pacman
20. Marvel vs. Capcom
21. Jet Moto
22. Pokemon Yellow Version
23. Little League Baseball
24. Rc Pro Am
25. Sonic the Hedgehog 2
26. Super Mario Brothers
27. Vigilante 8
28. Mega Man 5
29. Bubble Bobble
30. Tetris
31. Rocket Knight Adventures
32. Legend of Zelda: Links Awakening
33. Mario Kart 64
34. Chip and Dale
35. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
36. Warcraft 2
37. Warioland

honeykid

09-21-14, 11:01 PM

Maybe we'll like the same games, if not films. :D

rauldc14

09-21-14, 11:14 PM

1. Tecmo Super Bowl
http://cdn.horriblenight.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Tecmo.png
Ok, I clearly lied about there being no true order to this count down to a degree, because this is by far and away the number one game that I have ever played in my lifetime with a lot of history attached to it. I used to play this with my friends all the time and we would go through countless full seasons on here, playing literally every game on the schedule. The two of us both had 6 core teams that we used all the time. We kept the 49ers and Chiefs as two neutral teams that we neither could 100% claim. My teams were the Bills, Giants, Oilers, Broncos, Saints, and Packers. His teams were the Raiders, Jets, Bears, Eagles, Rams, and Colts.

So many memorable moments with this one, but my favorite was the year that I took the Giants to the Super Bowl in it, where I beat his Raiders 13-10. And much surprisingly, my only touchdown came on the defense, which was a true rarity in this game.

We became true stat freaks with this game, trying to get certain players,to be among the league leaders in certain categories. It certainly was competitive. The game has many other fun elements, from throwing with Warren Moon, to running all over the field with Bo Jackson to running over people with Christian Okoye. There will never be a sport game that will ever come close to paralleling this one. My favorite players is a list that could go on forever but would certainly include Warren Moon. Lawrence Taylor, QB Bills, Ozzie Newsome, Marv Cook, Christian Okoye, Art Monk, David Meggett, Andre Reed, Thurman Thomas, Derrick Thomas, Ray Agnew, and Pepper Johnson.

Nearby in my state there is a yearly Tecmo Super Bowl tournament that I really need to compete in one of these years. I think I would be pretty tough to beat with the Bills or the Giants.

Overall, a game that has shaped my life as a gamer. A true legendary classic.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yPuAReuKOzI/UvDUojZ3hlI/AAAAAAAAG4k/KJMOLdU9Ecg/s1600/Tecmo+Super+Bowl.png

seanc

09-21-14, 11:18 PM

Bo sweep right. I loved Tecmo Super Bowl. If I am not mistaken it was the first game that used the player's names, which was huge for me back then. You didn't put the year, but I had to be 11 or 12 when this came out. Super fun, but truth be told, doesn't hold a candle to the Madden franchise for me.

Camo

09-21-14, 11:20 PM

Good idea for a thread Raul, i do hope that Lightning on the poster was a mistake though because i really disliked FF13 ;). Never played Tecmo Super Bowl or any other NFL game, but i just watched a video on YT and thought it looked like alot of fun if you were familiar with the sport of course.

honeykid

09-21-14, 11:22 PM

I've never seen that before, but I'd have loved it.

jiraffejustin

09-21-14, 11:23 PM

Awesome start to the list. It's not the football game I've played the most, but it's my favorite football game by far.

rauldc14

09-21-14, 11:27 PM

2. Pitfall 3D

http://199.101.98.242/media/shots/37382-Pitfall_3D_-_Beyond_The_Jungle_%5BNTSC-U%5D-5.jpg

I am talking about the Pitfall version from the original version of Playstation. I remember getting really angry with this game a lot people it was at first impossible for me to figure out. It all started with a demo disc that had a sample of this game on it. I became hooked with that and bought this game as well and the rest is history. I only truly remember conquering it once, and I remember it was very difficult back in the day, but I am truly a fan of the type of video game that has a man swinging on a rope and going on an adventure. Plus, it used to give me a good laugh with some of the things that the main character said. Actually, Bruce Campbell provided the voice for the main character in this one (Hope you see this, Miss Vicky).

seanc

09-21-14, 11:29 PM

I remember Pitfall from the Atari 2600. Does that count for anything?

rauldc14

09-21-14, 11:31 PM

I remember Pitfall from the Atari 2600. Does that count for anything?

I remember that as well. Don't worry, I'm fairly certain we will have some appearances from the Atari console yet.

seanc

09-21-14, 11:34 PM

I remember that as well. Don't worry, I'm fairly certain we will have some appearances from the Atari console yet.

I'm old. Once you get past the Genesis I will be lost.;)

gbgoodies

09-21-14, 11:35 PM

I remember that as well. Don't worry, I'm fairly certain we will have some appearances from the Atari console yet.

Superman or E.T.?

rauldc14

09-21-14, 11:38 PM

Actually looking upon the list that I have, it looks like every console except one will be a part of this countdown. Well, the major ones anyways.

honeykid

09-21-14, 11:48 PM

I'm old. Once you get past the Genesis I will be lost.;)
I know the feeling. With a few exceptions I've been playing the same game for 15 years now. :D And, being an 80's Brit, all my computer game memories are completely different to the console stuff.

seanc

09-21-14, 11:56 PM

I know the feeling. With a few exceptions I've been playing the same game for 15 years now. :D And, being an 80's Brit, all my computer game memories are completely different to the console stuff.

Honestly if it wasn't for my kids I don't think I would have a console anymore. I enjoy playing sports games with them. Plus they like the Leggo games which are easy for me to play with them. When they get into FPS, I am done for.

Miss Vicky

09-22-14, 12:34 AM

[B]Plus, it used to give me a good laugh with some of the things that the main character said. Actually, Bruce Campbell provided the voice for the main character in this one (Hope you see this, Miss Vicky).

I'm not a gamer at all (the only console I own is a Wii and it mostly gets used for streaming movies), but that sounds pretty cool!

Captain Spaulding

09-22-14, 02:33 AM

Cool idea for a thread. :cool:

I played Tecmo Super Bowl as a kid, but I was too young to be any good at it (which is a trend with pretty much all NES games). My brother beat me up at one point for erasing his season.

Never played Pitfall 3D.

doubledenim

09-22-14, 06:03 AM

Local rule #1 of Tecmo Bowl: nobody can be the Raaaiiidaaaas

Good idea for a thread. I don't know if it was me or being that young, but Nintendo games were more difficult than anything else I have ever played. When the Genesis and Super came out with continues and difficulty settings... :eek: In this day of internet, few will realize that your only hope for a tuff game used to be a Nintendo Power or EGM.

rauldc14

09-22-14, 11:18 AM

3. Wave Race 64
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b2/N64_Wave_Race_64.jpg

I've always thought that racing games were among the most exciting and competitive video games around. This one was just plain fun. I remember going over to a friends house and we played this for hours on end. The gameplay itself was fairly simple and of course the graphics weren't anything earth shattering at all, but the courses themselves were quite fun.

Captain Spaulding

09-22-14, 03:22 PM

The Nintendo 64 is my favorite console, so many of my favorite games are from that generation, but I don't think I ever played Wave Rave 64.

I hope Ocarina of Time and Goldeneye show up at some point.

rauldc14

09-23-14, 12:49 AM

4. Hot Shots Golf 2

http://i.neoseeker.com/p/Games/Playstation/Sports/Golf/hotgolf2_profilelarge.jpg

I was damn dominant at this game. I remember on 18 holes I recorded a score of 17 under once, with 3 eagles. I had a few hole in ones throughout my time playing this as well. The courses are what make it fun. There are a lot of courses that are fun to play and would be great if there were real courses that were just as enjoyable. I also liked the mini golf feature on this game, it was quite fun. The characters in this game were interesting and some of them could drive it a mile. Sweet Tooth comes to mind, but overall I believe my favorite golfer may have been Mel. What else can I say basically this was a game that was designed for me.

jiraffejustin

09-23-14, 12:50 AM

I haven't played Pitfall or Wave Runner. I played that Star Wars pod-racing game, but I guess that's different.

I played the demo version of Hot Shots, but I never actually bought the full game for some reason.

honeykid

09-23-14, 01:14 AM

rauldc14

09-23-14, 01:16 AM

I know it's not the popular thought but Nintendo is my favorite console and it will be displayed heavily on here.

jiraffejustin

09-23-14, 01:22 AM

Nintendo is great, I was even considering doing my own top NES games list.

rauldc14

09-23-14, 01:27 AM

Nintendo is great, I was even considering doing my own top NES games list.

Do it!

rauldc14

09-23-14, 01:34 AM

jiraffejustin

09-23-14, 01:37 AM

I used to race through my work in computer lab so I could play Oregon Trail. I also played some game where you control fish, and I loved it because you could be a bunch of different species. I don't really remember what you were supposed to do other than eat and try not to be eaten. I wish I could remember what it was called.

honeykid

09-23-14, 01:46 AM

Never played it, but was talking about it only this evening with my g/f as she was telling me about someone online playing Organ Trail, which is the same kind of thing, only with zombies. Naturally. What isn't these days?

doubledenim

09-23-14, 05:51 AM

O' when a Mac meant Macintosh and those damn river crossings.

It may be an age thing, but the Nintendo was probably my fav just because it was first.

Mega Man (and its cousin DuckTales), Castlevania, T&C Surf Design, Ninja Gaiden, Robocop, Narc, Metal Gear, Super Mario 3, Punch Out, ExciteBike (overheating again? #$%#$%* :#), Super Sprint, Golgo 13...

And yes, I had a PowerPad.

seanc

09-23-14, 08:24 AM

Man, Oregon Trail was so much fun. I have no idea why, but it was. Yeah, NES may be my all time fave as well. Hit me at just the right age, I was 13 when it came out. DD mentioned some great ones so I won't repeat. Besides, I have a feeling we will see some.

honeykid

09-23-14, 03:51 PM

Super Mario 3 was the ultimate. I loved that thing.

seanc

09-23-14, 04:07 PM

Was Mario 3 NES or Super NES? In my head its the latter, but I have been wrong once before.

jiraffejustin

09-23-14, 04:11 PM

Super Mario 3 was NES and Super Mario World was the first on the SNES I think.

honeykid

09-23-14, 04:11 PM

It was the NES and I think you're right about Super Mario World on the SNES, JJ. I remember buying that and being a bit disappointed.

seanc

09-23-14, 04:26 PM

Super Mario 3 was NES and Super Mario World was the first on the SNES I think.

That's what I said.;)

seanc

09-23-14, 04:28 PM

It was the NES and I think you're right about Super Mario World on the SNES, JJ. I remember buying that and being a bit disappointed.

Can we not even have the same video game tastes, HK? Super Mario World is one of the greatest games ever.:D

honeykid

09-23-14, 05:49 PM

Can we not even have the same video game tastes, HK? Super Mario World is one of the greatest games ever.:D

LOL... It would appear not. Ah, well, it's just something we'll have to accept. :D I can't agree with the NES love in either. PS1 and PS2. Probably the latter was my favourite. If it hadn't crapped out on my I think I'd still be playing it.

I've been watching Organ Trail on youtube. It's quite good. I think I might have a go myself.

doubledenim

09-23-14, 06:17 PM

Californyyaahhh

http://vimeo.com/30243551

Captain Spaulding

09-23-14, 06:20 PM

My brother loves golf, and I've played some cartoonish golfing game with him in the past, but I'm not sure if it was Hot Shots Golf 2 or not. As someone who hates golf, however, it's not something I'd choose to play on my own. (Although playing golf on the Wii is fun.)

Oregon Trail, though--- man, that brings back memories. Did every school in the world have that game or something? I don't know anyone who played it at home, but we all played it at school when we'd get done with our schoolwork with time to spare before the bell. Very nostalgic choice.

rauldc14

09-23-14, 08:31 PM

6. Heavy Rain

http://static.tumblr.com/73xd9qg/xX3lpulq3/heavyrain.png

In the minds of true gamers, this game is probably old as dirt. To me it's one of the newer games that I've truly enjoyed. I like the whole concept of an origami killer and I like how the game has a goosebumps type of feel to it in meaning that you chose your Destiny in the game. I must have been good at choosing because I think I only died one time prior to conquering it. But I remember going back through and trying different scenarios and it was still quite fun. It be interested on what everyone else's thoughts are on this one as the gameplay seemed like it was tailored towards a person like me.

honeykid

09-23-14, 08:36 PM

I've not played this so I'm afraid I've got nothing. :(

Swan

09-23-14, 08:38 PM

Heavy Rain is damn good. But I was pissed when IGN named it GotY over Red Dead Redemption.

rauldc14

09-23-14, 10:26 PM

7. Guitar Hero

http://download.gamezone.com/uploads/image/data/960082/guitarhero2sc1.jpg

Nothing better than rocking out to some guitar hero. This is the game that revolutionized video games for me. In college. My roommates and I would play this for countless hours on end, and it was a lot of fun to duel. I believe I got 100% on Incubus-Stellar as well as Message in a Bottle by the Police. Some of my other favorite sounds to rock out on the first one were Even Rats by The Slip, Bark at the Moon by Ozzy Osbourne, Fat Lip by Sum 41, Killer Queen by Queen, More than a Feeling by Boston, and Sharp Dressed Man by ZZ Top. I actually remember my friends bought the game, but yet somehow it stayed in my dorm room and I eventually came to own it. Pretty sweet if you ask me.

gbgoodies

09-23-14, 10:29 PM

I don't play video games, but Guitar Hero looks pretty cool. It's one of the few games that makes me want to go out and buy a game system.

Sexy Celebrity

09-23-14, 10:30 PM

5. Oregon Trail
http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/oregontrail.jpg
Perhaps the first video game I ever played was this one, as early as second grade in my media class. It was a favorite for all students, mainly because it was more fun than education. It was actually a pretty tough game too, it was always hard to keep the people in your wagon healthy. In fact, I think I really only conquered the game a couple of times. And of course, it was always fun to hunt. I'd be interested to know if any of the rest of you have even played this one on the good old green and black screen.

GASP!

I wanna play this game right now. I hope I can find it somewhere online.

This game could be fun even if you lost because if they dropped dead in that wagon, or the oxes all died, I laughed a little on the inside. Stupid people in the 1800's who can't take a road trip.

Sexy Celebrity

09-23-14, 10:34 PM

Also, who in the 1800's was named Nicole???

honeykid

09-23-14, 10:35 PM

There's a modern zombie version called Organ Trail, if you'd rather, SC.

Guitar Hero (and games of its ilk) are one of only two games I've ever seen at cons which are always full no matter what. There's never a queue beacuse people play it for so long that you can't guarantee getting a go. My g/f and I slaughtered many a zombie this year, while various rock songs were being mauled in the background on Rock Group or whatever the full band version's called.

Sexy Celebrity

09-23-14, 10:39 PM

There's a modern zombie version called Organ Trail, if you'd rather, SC.

Just found a Zombie Oregon Trail on my phone. An app.

But I don't like these new versions. They might be okay, but I need THE ORIGINAL version. Or at least one of the versions I used to play -- because I do remember the original version getting an upgrade and that was okay.

http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=17723&stc=1&d=1411522769

I don't need Zombie Oregon Trail. I'm a purist. Not a hipster.

Godoggo

09-23-14, 10:40 PM

I have an Oregon Trail t-shirt.

I wish they still made games like that. Anyone ever play Maniac Mansion?

rauldc14

09-23-14, 10:41 PM

Nothing compares to the original. Sorry.

Sexy Celebrity

09-23-14, 10:42 PM

I remember the Maniac Mansion TV show. It had a fly with a man's head on it. I never really cared for it, though.

Godoggo

09-23-14, 10:45 PM

I never saw the tv show, just the game. You went in and tried to save this girl from a mad scientist. You always had to take the main guy, but you could choose the other two people to play with. They all had different skills.

rauldc14

09-23-14, 10:45 PM

I have an Oregon Trail t-shirt.

I wish they still made games like that. Anyone ever play Maniac Mansion?

I am interested in a Godoggo top 100 t shirt countdown thread. You have quite the collection.

Sexy Celebrity

09-23-14, 10:49 PM

I FOUND WHERE YOU CAN PLAY IT ONLINE.

http://www.virtualapple.org/oregontraildisk.html

Bye. Will give you the latest gossip from the Oregon Trail when I get back. If I get there.

rauldc14

09-23-14, 10:51 PM

How ironic. An apple game can't be played on an iPad.

jiraffejustin

09-23-14, 10:54 PM

Did Apple have any other games of note?

rauldc14

09-23-14, 10:55 PM

Did Apple have any other games of note?

I have another game coming later, though I don't think as many will have like it like Oregon Trail.

Sexy Celebrity

09-23-14, 10:56 PM

http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=17724&stc=1&d=1411523747

Everybody pray that Farmer Sexy can get you there.

jiraffejustin

09-23-14, 10:57 PM

I'll just stay here on the east coast, don't worry about me

honeykid

09-23-14, 10:58 PM

I would say "come on farmer Sexy" but that just sounds wrong. :sick: :D

Sexy Celebrity

09-23-14, 10:58 PM

I'll keep this thread updated on how the trail goes.

The Gunslinger45

09-23-14, 11:01 PM

I will stay take the bus and go back to Texas. :D

honeykid

09-23-14, 11:02 PM

I'll keep this thread updated on how the trail goes.

Maybe put it in the chill club? Don't wanna jam with up with stuff.

Sexy Celebrity

09-23-14, 11:04 PM

Okay, if you want to know how the trail's going, I'll be in the Chill Club.

doubledenim

09-24-14, 06:08 AM

Heavy Rain was one of the few games I platinumed on the 3, because I enjoyed playing it that much. Some don't like that style, but my gaming roots steer me towards stuff like this. I was always excited for Tecmo games, because they always had "cinema" scenes (cut scenes now). I don't mind setting the controller down and enjoying a little exposition.

Maniac Mansion was absurd. That was a Nintendo Power must have game. Loved it, before weird was cool.

rauldc14

09-24-14, 10:10 PM

8. Captain Skyhawk
http://www.gamefabrique.com/storage/screenshots/nes/captain-skyhawk-04.png
This is a fun game with many fun levels. My favorite video game that involves planes. Simple, yet oh so effective. Aliens have invaded earth, trying to drain Earths energy and use it for themselves. I like that there are different types of missiles and bombs to use. I don't think I've ever conquered this game as the gameplay gets faster the further you get in the levels, but it definitely was addicting to say the least.

jiraffejustin

09-24-14, 10:17 PM

Never heard of that before, but it sounds like fun.

rauldc14

09-25-14, 12:04 AM

9. Halo
http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20080901031113/halo/images/d/da/1220238670_Menu.png
While I realistically wasn't that great at this game and my friends were both insanely good at the game and equally obsessed with it, I spent many a high school weekends playing this game with them. It was a fun and addicting game certainly. The only thing that I had ever played on this game was the multiplayer, and we would have two groups of four people in each room. We would battle back and forth playing capture the flag (also fun in that one to snipe people) and I don't remember exactly what it was called but the game where you just try to get the most kills. The maps in this game were really solid in my opinion and added a fun touch to the game. While I wasn't as obsessed with this as others, it's no doubt a good game due to the fact that you could round your friends up and have something to do in the middle of the night that would keep you out of trouble.

jiraffejustin

09-25-14, 12:15 AM

I never played the original, but I had a lot of fun with Halo 3.

Camo

09-25-14, 12:16 AM

I never played the original, but I had a lot of fun with Halo 3.

Same here.

TheUsualSuspect

09-25-14, 01:14 AM

Heavy Rain was a lot of fun. It did make me go back and try different outcomes, which had different consequences, unlike The Walking Dead game. It was very cinematic and I can see them trying to produce a film out of it.

I always preferred Jet Moto over Wave Racer, sure they are different games, but I never got into that series.

This intrigues me, I might steal it when I get back with my own list....only 25 games for me though.

VFN

09-25-14, 01:44 AM

Not having a PS3, I watched a complete play-though of Heavy Rain and really enjoyed it.

rauldc14

09-25-14, 02:06 AM

10. Donkey Kong- Gameboy Version

http://images.eurogamer.net/modojo.com/features/355/donkey.jpg

The thing in common with all these games is having me glued at the hip. I can remember that my uncle actually used to have a Game Boy before me and that I always played this game while at his house. He really like this game as well at the time and had taught me how to play it.

Some of the levels would get insanely complicated as all hell but the thing that drove me batty was when you had the key, would get hit by an enemy and here that music get faster and faster until you couldn't get back to the key in time which meant that the key automatically went back to the place that it originated. Oh and of course it was always tough to build your ladders so that you were able to get to where you needed to go. One always had to remember to get their hat umbrella and (what the heck was that other item?) Donkey Kong was a true video game legend and his importance in the industry should not be dismissed. While I could have chosen a few of his other games for this list (and I still could, potentially), my nostalgia factors in and I decided to go with the one that I first played.

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/oYr944oLbMo/hqdefault.jpg

Camo

09-25-14, 02:17 AM

Ever seen The King of Kong Raul? It's about the Arcade version, but i have a feeling you'd like it; it's one of my favourite documentaries. This was probably the first game i ever played, on my uncles old massive grey Gameboy.

rauldc14

09-25-14, 12:26 PM

I have not seen King of Kong. I'm assuming it would be pretty interesting though.

seanc

09-25-14, 12:31 PM

I love Donkey Kong. Never played gameboy though. Played it in the arcade mostly. Very fun game.

The Sci-Fi Slob

09-25-14, 12:44 PM

Good call with Halo and Donkey Kong. I'm a gamer as well. I may start my own thread...:)

rauldc14

09-25-14, 12:57 PM

11. Theme Park Roller Coaster (PS2)

http://assets1.ignimgs.com/2000/08/18/tprollercoaster_4-176907_320w.jpg

I've always been intrigued on the concept of building my own theme part in real life, and I'm a pretty big fan of planning and architecture as a whole, so in a way the design of the game is pretty much made for me. What I love most about this game is that there are many different theme concepts, such as a Halloween theme park, a space theme park, and a dinosaur theme park. I was pretty damn good at building some insane roller coasters and I always made should that my guests loved my theme park by of course providing enough game booths and restaurants. These types of games have always caught my eye, including the first original one on the Playstation console, but I ultimately decided that this was the one that should make my list.

honeykid

09-25-14, 12:58 PM

I've not played that, but I love those strategy/sim games.

The Sci-Fi Slob

09-25-14, 01:01 PM

Roller Coaster Tycoon is pretty good too.

doubledenim

09-25-14, 05:45 PM

I had Theme Park for 3DO and remembered it as a good time. We need more bathrooms, more bathrooms....

jiraffejustin

09-25-14, 05:47 PM

I played some kind of zoo tycoon game when I was younger, I enjoyed it.

Sedai

09-25-14, 05:58 PM

Awesome thread! Seeing some gems i haven't thought about in a long time.

RE: Other games on Apple

I recall playing other games on the Apple II, but I don;t think they were apple games. Stuff like Zork, Adventure!, and the Infocom stuff...Also Legends of Alkabeth, which I think was a Richard Garriot game.

Captain Spaulding

09-25-14, 06:08 PM

I didn't own a Xbox until my brother gave me his after he bought a Xbox 360, so I was late to the party with a lot of Xbox games. However, I used to play Halo at my friend's house. The multiplayer wasn't much fun since he regularly kicked my ass, but I really enjoyed playing the campaign together.

It wasn't Theme Park Roller Coaster, but I had some kind of theme park simulation game for my PC that I used to enjoy playing.

rauldc14

09-25-14, 08:33 PM

12. Crash Bandicoot 2

http://xgm.guru/files/335/69636/Screenshot3.jpg

This won't be the last we see of Crash Bandicoot, who is the Playstation version of Mario. Not only were the levels fun they always had mini things inside the levels, such as getting a gem if you could crash every box in the level. The bosses themselves weren't super tough but they were not a cakewalk either. Levels that had Crash doing things like riding a polar bear were always my favorite. And Dr. Cortex always made a great villain in my opinion.

The main room,where you chose which level to go into was pretty cool in my opinion. Always great to see Crash give the thumbs up so that you could move onto the next room. Aku Aku (the mask) and Coco Bandicoot where there to aid Crash on his journey as well. Levels varied from Snow levels to chase levels to mechanic levels to mountain levels to wood levels, but my favorite levels were the levels where Crash was able to use a jet pack. Lots and lots of fun for me.

http://gamehall.uol.com.br/meialua/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Crash-2-fase.jpg

Captain Spaulding

09-26-14, 01:09 AM

I've never played any of the Crash Bandicoot games, but my sister-in-law and niece both love those games. Neither one typically plays video games, either, so obviously Crash Bandicoot appeals to a wider demographic.

jiraffejustin

09-26-14, 01:12 AM

:up: for Crash Bandicoot. I don't remember which one I had, but I played it a lot.

rauldc14

09-26-14, 11:46 PM

13. Kid Icarus

http://img1.meristation.com/files/swfupload_tmp_images/kidicarus.png

Again, another game that I truly do not remember conquering as it was really tough for my younger self, but I remember that this one was a lot of fun. It's games like this that I would really like to return to to see if the older me would have any chance of winning in a game like this. I don't have a lot to say about it as it has been such a long time that I have played it, but I definitely couldn't leave this off my list. My inner self is telling me more and more that I need to fire up the old Nintendo again, as many of my following entries will show you. There's truly some non popular films for the NES that I just absolutely loved, such as Kid Icarus.

Swan

09-26-14, 11:48 PM

https://www.icontrolmyhealth.org/images/news/news_old%20man_diabetes.jpg

jiraffejustin

09-26-14, 11:49 PM

I think I'll play that tonight. I've basically become obsessed with the NES the last few days.

rauldc14

09-26-14, 11:50 PM

I still have my bin of over 100 different games. I'm not sure if my NES has any type of connection to a TV that I own though :laugh:

rauldc14

09-26-14, 11:50 PM

Swan, is that picture implying you are referring to me as Old Man Winter?

Swan

09-26-14, 11:56 PM

I think you know what I'm implying.

Tacitus

09-27-14, 06:24 AM

Re: Oregon Trail - Never played it but this game is fantastic:

Organ Trail (http://hatsproductions.com/organtrail.html)

honeykid

09-27-14, 07:44 AM

I played that the other day, Tacitus. Used MoFo's for my company. Swan was bitten by a zombie... Twice. :D Still made it to the end, though. He's unlucky, but he's a survivor. :up:

Tacitus

09-27-14, 09:38 AM

I've only played the version on Steam. Seems to have a lot more shooting. ;)

linespalsy

09-27-14, 10:51 AM

Game Boy Donkey Kong is great. I beat that game at some point in the 90s, all 101 levels. Although the first few levels are taken from the arcade for the most part the game is closer to Wrecking Crew (an under-rated gem for the NES) than classic DK. Also love Wave Race 64. Kid Icarus I just don't see the appeal though.

rauldc14

09-27-14, 10:57 AM

14. Mario Tennis
http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Mario_Tennis_5558.jpg
As a whole, tennis is a pretty boring sport. But this game is fun because of the characters involved, and I believe it was the video game introduction to one of my favorite Mario characters, Waluigi. It's a certainty that we will see more Mario on this list.

honeykid

09-27-14, 11:33 AM

I haven't played these, but Mario Tennis always looked good fun.

teeter_g

09-27-14, 04:16 PM

So far my favorites here are Oregon Trail, Heavy Rain and Wave Runner. I used to love renting Wave Runner when I played the 64 (Still have it in the closet somewhere) and racing with my cousins. Another one that I loved on the 64 was 1080. It was a snow boarding game. Oregon Trail we played at lab time in elementary. It was TONS of fun. Heavy Rain was the first game that I bought when I got the PS3. I enjoyed it, but it isn't one of my favorites that I have. I was pretty pissed that I paid full price for it actually. LOL! Granted its fun to have your decisions make a difference, but the killer is always the same guy and the deaths remain pretty much the same through out. If they had changed who the killer was based on different decisions that could have been cool.

rauldc14

09-28-14, 01:02 AM

15. Kangaroo

http://videogamecritic.com/images/2600/kangaroo.png
The first game that I ever remember playing in my life, and boy was this one a lot of fun. I haven't played Atari in over a decade, but I have an itch to play a bunch of the game that I used to on here. Unfortunately, I believe that either my grandma has the Atari console or it is just long gone and does not exist. I mean come on, who doesn't enjoy a game with a punching kangaroo trying to get her Joey back from a bunch of controlling monkeys? This game is awesomeness and I was reminded of how sweet it was by watching some YouTube videos. I gotta try this one again sometime.

honeykid

09-28-14, 10:51 AM

Not played that, but it looks like a game my friend had for his Dragon32. :D

rauldc14

09-28-14, 12:28 PM

16. Warioland: Super Mario Land 3
http://199.101.98.242/media/shots/69914-Wario_Land_-_Super_Mario_Land_3_(World)-3.png

A fun spinoff of the traditional Mario games. I loved how Wario could pick up and chuck some of his enemies. The goal for Wario is to get as much treasure as possible. I thought the game was pretty inventive and it was fun to have Wario with a helmet in action, especially the Jet helmet was a lot of fun to use. I'm pretty sure I conquered the game, but I would honestly have to revisit it to truly remember whether or not I did. It was a really fun game and much superior to the first Mario game on Gameboy.

jiraffejustin

09-28-14, 12:54 PM

I never played Warioland, but I'll support anything on the Gameboy. I spent too many hours of my life with that thing in my hands.

Captain Spaulding

09-28-14, 01:06 PM

This list needs more youth-corrupting violence.

jiraffejustin

09-28-14, 01:08 PM

This list needs more youth-corrupting violence.

You must have missed the inclusion of Kangaroo. Tipper Gore is still trying to have it banned.

rauldc14

09-29-14, 09:26 PM

17. Killzone

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aKoljNaOHpc/TnTyvmGN8NI/AAAAAAAADys/SwelHdOvdX0/s1600/killzone.jpg

I was never any good at this game (really, not very good at any type of first person shooter game but the maps and graphics were great for its time.) It was a fun yet challenging game for me that I will have to revisit at some point in the future. It was one of my favorite ps2 games though at the time. Sadly, this was nearing my end of my hardcore gaming experiences that hopefully I can get back into at some point. I hate busy lives:)

rauldc14

09-30-14, 12:09 AM

18. 007 Agent Under Fire

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-bJOuMmBrQgc/TYdnbcJl_JI/AAAAAAAAAL4/uZ7XjFZx0V4/s1600/BondAUF.jpg

Fairly hand in hand with the last one, but I was a little bit better at this one at least. I've always been a sucker for these Bond games as I'm a big Bond fan. It really is a fun campaign to play through and took me awhile to master the fine aspects of the game. But once I did, it was addicting as all hell to say the least.

honeykid

09-30-14, 06:43 AM

Haven't played either of the last two. No surprise there. :D

The only FPS I've ever loved is Medal of Honor: Frontline. I don't mind the genre, but that game was fantastic and I lost many days to it on my PS2.

rauldc14

10-01-14, 12:04 PM

honeykid

10-01-14, 12:40 PM

I was playing Ms Pacman at the con I went to this year. :D Played Boot Hill, Bomb Jack and Scramble, too.

seanc

10-01-14, 12:42 PM

Ms pacman and Galaga are my favorites in the arcade. I don't feel the same about them on consoles. Still pretty fun if your playing against someone though.

gbgoodies

10-01-14, 01:35 PM

19. Ms. Pacman
http://www.gbdb.org/images/games/ms_pacman/ms_pacman_51_screenshot2.jpg

Although my favorite version of the Pacman genre is this one, you really can't go wrong with any of them as this is a truly classic game that needed to be included. I had this game down to a T and I would consider myself a true master of this game.

When I was a kid, the local pizzeria had a Ms. Pacman game, and I was addicted to it. It was one of the few games that I was good at because I played it so often that I memorized most of the boards and the ghost patterns.

Captain Spaulding

10-01-14, 02:22 PM

I've spent a lot of hours gobbling balls while being chased by ghosts.

jiraffejustin

10-01-14, 02:25 PM

I've spent a lot of hours gobbling balls while being chased by ghosts.

Yeah, but have you ever played Pacman?

Captain Spaulding

10-01-14, 02:31 PM

:nope:

I was referring to my dates with Sexy.

Tacitus

10-01-14, 04:40 PM

I think a lot of people missed the latest Pac-Man iteration but I think Championship Edition DX+ (Slight Return) is actually better than the hoary old original.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY7OCIvbrm8

In fact, it's the greatest arcade game I've ever played. And I've played a few... ;)

rauldc14

10-01-14, 04:51 PM

20. Marvel vs. Capcom
http://gamesdbase.com/Media/SYSTEM/Arcade/Snap/big/Marvel_Vs._Capcom-_Clash_of_Super_Heroes_-_1998_-_Capcom.jpg
Truly my favorite arcade game of all time, and one that probably would be even more fun nowadays since I am a big Marvel fan now. I actually mainly played with the Capcom characters back in the day, especially with the legendary Megaman. Every year we went on vacation in the Wisconsin Dells I would spend at least ten bucks playing this game. I'll have to spot it again and play it someday.

jiraffejustin

10-01-14, 04:55 PM

Aw yeah, Marvel vs. Capcom is my jam. I wonder how much it would cost me to get me one of those boxes put in my house.

rauldc14

10-01-14, 04:58 PM

It's not one that originally was going to be on this list, but I've had a heightened interest in comics lately and it drew me back to this game. I'd love to play it now that I would officially know most if not all characters.

rauldc14

10-01-14, 11:48 PM

21. Jet Moto
http://www.thesilentprotagonists.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/968full-jet-moto-2-screenshot.jpg

THE best racing game of all time is Jet Moto. This game has ten great tracks to run on and there is nothing more full than running a full season campaign in this game. There are four different themes of tracks, and each of them has their own suicide course (my favorite being the Hammerhead course. There are also four sponsored teams in this game (axiom, k2 sports, Mountain Dew and butterfinger). And although he isn't rated the best in the game, I have always used The Technician and I became insanely dominant with using him as well. The tracks were well thought out and some were harder than others. To me, it was the swamp courses that gave me the biggest fits. Among some of the other features in the races were the ability to grapple and take very sharp turns if needed. There were also four turbo boosts that were available for each lap within the race. I know someone had already commented on this game in this thread, so here it is. This would certainly be top ten for me had this list actually been in a ranked order. Many late night specials with this game.

jiraffejustin

10-02-14, 12:38 AM

I can't remember if I ever played this game or not. It seems vaguely familiar.

I do remember playing this racing game though:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/16/3Xtreme_Cover.jpg

It doesn't have anything to do with Jet Moto, but I was reminded of it for some reason.

rauldc14

10-02-14, 09:40 PM

22. Pokemon- Yellow Version
http://www.vpogames.com/assets/images/pokemonyellow.jpg
I decided to post this one after Gunslinger posted his as his number one video game. This is one of the games that amassed the most hours for me too. I actually played it for a bit tonight until my Gameboy powered out on me. I think i may play it on my way to Iowa when I go there in 3 weeks. It's a fun game and while Pokemon itself seems like a laughable thing nowadays, the game was quite a good time.

Captain Spaulding

10-03-14, 04:36 AM

I just came from commenting on Gunslinger's list and totally forgot to comment on the Pokemon games. Like every kid back then, I was also caught up in the Pokemon craze. Yellow was the first Pokemon game I owned and I spent many, many, many hours playing it. Great choice, rauldc.

jiraffejustin

10-03-14, 09:37 AM

*Transforms into a Zubat*

*waits for Captain Spaulding to come and play with me,*

*Let Captain Spaulding play with me for a few hours*

*Get bored*

*Suck all the blood from Captain Spaulding's body*

*Transfer gasoline into Captain Spaulding's body to replace the blood*

*Shoot Captain Spaulding*

*Captain Spaulding anticlimactically doesn't explode. Hollywood is a lie*

*Captain Spaulding is still dead*

Sorry, Captain. I need your blood to sustain my own life.

rauldc14

10-03-14, 12:14 PM

23. Little League Baseball
http://nerdbacon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/HomeRun.gif

A fun game that I used to play with my friend back in the day. Being the geek I am, we established a schedule and kept stats on paper and played out a season. My main team was Canada, as they had some heavy hitters, such as Peter and Fred. There were some other good teams too, such as Hawaii and Mexico. It was really fun when you could connect on some big long balls.

jiraffejustin

10-03-14, 12:33 PM

I've always enjoyed baseball games, which is weird because I hate actual baseball. I've never played that one though. I did play Baseball Stars on the NES though.

rauldc14

10-05-14, 10:35 PM

24. RC Pro-Am
http://www.onallcylinders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/rc-pro-am.jpg

Really fun racing game. The boosts were fun. The puddles were a pain, and it was very addicting collecting letters in order to get your vehicle upgraded. It got tough as time went on though, but overall much fun.

Miss Vicky

10-05-14, 10:37 PM

24. RC Pro-Am
http://www.onallcylinders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/rc-pro-am.jpg

I've actually played this on the NES when I was a kid. I was terrible at it, but it was fun.

gbgoodies

10-05-14, 10:41 PM

I used to play a dirt track racing game in the arcade, but I don't remember the name of it. All I remember is that the track looked like a figure 8, two people could play, and compete, at the same time, and the controls were actual steering wheels, not joysticks.

I was pretty bad at it, but I enjoyed playing it. :)

rauldc14

10-05-14, 10:49 PM

GB, I vividly remember that game as well. Unfortunately like you, I can't remember the name of it. And if I could, it would probably make this list.

gbgoodies

10-05-14, 10:52 PM

GB, I vividly remember that game as well. Unfortunately like you, I can't remember the name of it. And if I could, it would probably make this list.

I think it may have been "Off-Road Racing", or something like that.

rauldc14

10-05-14, 10:57 PM

Ivan "Ironman" Stewart Super Off-road Racing

gbgoodies

10-05-14, 11:00 PM

Ivan "Ironman" Stewart Super Off-road Racing

The shape of the track is different than I remember it, but that looks like it could be it. I'm probably remembering level one because I rarely got past that point in the game.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dXxAImre8NY/U4iq7VfR7-I/AAAAAAAABxs/8r16yLCr1f0/s1600/iron+man+ivan+2.jpg

honeykid

10-06-14, 10:28 AM

I had a RC racing game like that which I used to play a lot. And I played the hell out of Ivan "Ironman" Stewart Super Off-road Racing.

doubledenim

10-06-14, 08:25 PM

Super Sprint was a good one that mirrors Off Road. Back when the home ports of the arcade games really stunk, the premise of Off Road was simple enough that it worked in 8 bits. Smash TV was another that conveyed that arcade game better than most.

rauldc14

10-06-14, 08:38 PM

25. Sonic the Hedgehog 2
http://pixelbedlam.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/39137-Sonic_the_Hedgehog_2_World-3.jpg
This was the best of the Sonic series, and my favorite game on the original sega console. Overall they made the levels really fun and it was quite a joy to try to collect back all those coins after being struck by an enemy.

honeykid

10-06-14, 08:44 PM

I never liked Sonic. :shrug: My nephew loves him, though.

gbgoodies

10-06-14, 08:52 PM

VFN

10-06-14, 09:08 PM

I used to play the original Sonic the Hedgehog on Sega Genesis. I loved it. I'm not a big gamer, but Sonic is one of the few games that I wish I could find a good version of to play it on my computer.

You can install a Sega Genesis simulator. I play PSX games occasionally on a Playstation emulator which works great. I'd try the PS2 emulator but from what I've read my system will trouble with it.

jiraffejustin

10-06-14, 09:51 PM

You can install a Sega Genesis simulator. I play PSX games occasionally on a Playstation emulator which works great. I'd try the PS2 emulator but from what I've read my system will trouble with it.

Do you just use your keyboard as the controller?

rauldc14

10-06-14, 09:53 PM

I played it on my laptop a few times. It has the same effect.

gbgoodies

10-06-14, 09:54 PM

Captain Spaulding

10-06-14, 09:57 PM

I owned the first Sonic, but it was never one of my favorite games. I'd usually get bored with it pretty quickly and move on to something else.

VFN

10-07-14, 02:57 AM

Do you just use your keyboard as the controller?

I think all simulators allow you to use a keyboard or game controller. I used the keyboard with the Playstation emulator before I got an Xbox 360 controller.

VFN

10-07-14, 02:59 AM

Thanks for the info. I'l have to look into that. :up:

Easy to find and there are people on here that can help you if you need it. Tacitus helped me out when I was looking into the Playstation emulator.

Tacitus

10-07-14, 04:23 AM

The Sega emulator I use is called Fusion - Link (http://www.emulator-zone.com/doc.php/genesis/fusion.html)

If you're in any way uncomfortable using ROMS (it's a bit of a grey area) then Genesis/Mega Drive games can be legally bought for PC in a wide variety of places. Sega's not a console maker any more so there's no advantage to keeping their titles locked down - Steam's got loads and here's a link to Sonic 1 as an official standalone (ie you don't need Steam installed) PC game. Link (http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DD-SONIC/sonic-the-hedgehog)

The site is safe too. I've been buying from it for years. ;)

gbgoodies

10-07-14, 05:12 AM

VFN

10-07-14, 07:54 PM

Thanks for all the info about Sonic, but I found it online for free at this link:

http://www.ssega.com/sonic-the-hedgehog

I've been playing it for a while, and I still suck at the game, but it's a lot of fun. :)

Nice find. An emulator does has the advantage of enabling a controller among other things I suppose but that site is very nice. Thanks for sharing.

gbgoodies

10-07-14, 08:01 PM

Nice find. An emulator does has the advantage of enabling a controller among other things I suppose but that site is very nice. Thanks for sharing.

There are a few other sites that have Sonic, but that was the one I liked the best. If anyone is interested, you can search Google for "Sonic Hedgehog online free" and pick the one you like the best.

rauldc14

10-16-14, 12:03 AM

26. Super Mario Brothers
http://i1-win.softpedia-static.com/screenshots/Super-Mario-Bros-Screensaver_3.png

The game may have been a tad more fun to play arcade style, but most of my time playing it was on the NES system. I had some of the levels down to a T and could practically race through them. Kind of funny how simple the end of the game and beating Bowser was. The game had great catchy music to go along with it too, and basically spawned a generation of Mario video games to come. Really, there is nothing not to like with this one.

jiraffejustin

10-16-14, 12:11 AM

Great game, obviously. :up:

You're spot on about the simplicity of the game, and yet it still manages to be one of the most fun games ever.

Tacitus

10-16-14, 04:16 AM

you can search Google for "Sonic Hedgehog online free" and pick the one you like the best.

And this is the grey area I was talking about. Posting a link to free commercial movie downloads gets you banned here...

Personally I don't have a problem with ROM sites if you own the original. ;)

gbgoodies

10-16-14, 06:16 AM

And this is the grey area I was talking about. Posting a link to free commercial movie downloads gets you banned here...

Personally I don't have a problem with ROM sites if you own the original. ;)

I don't think any of the Sonic the Hedgehog sites are downloadable versions. I think they're just for playing the game online at that web site.

Tacitus

10-16-14, 06:56 AM

Which is similar to illicit movie streaming. Even Abandonware sites (for games who's publisher no longer exists) are a bit murky but Sega is still actively selling the old Sonic games.

honeykid

10-16-14, 10:25 AM

Ah, SMB. Those were the days and, you're right, after a while you just raced through the game and it became a time trial because you knew you were going to complete it I remember there was a cheat in SMB2 which took you from level 2 to the end. I think I managed to 'complete' that game in 11 minutes. :D

seanc

10-16-14, 10:33 AM

There was a cheat in the original as well HK. My fave thing to do was get almost unlimited lifes with the cheat on the second board then go exploring. Great game, may be #1 for me if I was to make a list.

rauldc14

10-16-14, 11:44 AM

27. Vigilante 8
http://img.gamefaqs.net/screens/3/d/8/gfs_43216_2_5.jpg

This is a game that would appear on my top ten had I properly ranked these games. It's a free for all blow-up and destruct car game. Each car is equipped with its own special weapon, such as a beehive, disco ball, scatter missiles, and blue lasers. My favorite characters were Dave with his Red van and Loki in his green pick up truck. Perhaps the best aspect of this game are the game maps themselves, ranging from a Ski Resort to Casino City to Area 51 to Hoover Dam. This game was just plain awesomeness.

rauldc14

10-28-14, 11:41 PM

I feel like Camo with this list but luckily nobody cares :laugh:

28. Mega Man 5

http://theisozone.com/images/screens/playstation-41865-21329582466.jpg

Megaman rules. Capcom in general rules. I think that the fifth one may very well be my favorite, in that I thought that the levels and the bosses were the most interesting that I have seen in any Megaman game. It was probably the easiest Megaman for me, but at that time I didn't care. I could beat all the bosses without using special weapons against them. The only one that would put up somewhat of a fight was Gyro Man, but that was barely. My favorite part was the end before Wily when you had to beat all the bosses again. One of the best video game franchises of all time certainly.

honeykid

10-28-14, 11:52 PM

I never played any of them.

gbgoodies

10-28-14, 11:52 PM

rauldc14

10-28-14, 11:54 PM

I never played any of them.

You should have. They were fantastic.

honeykid

10-28-14, 11:59 PM

The only thing that I know about Mega Man is that no matter how many times I buy the action figures, they always lose their hands. :(

There's a lesson there, but you don't seem to be learning it. :D

Sexy Celebrity

10-29-14, 12:00 AM

I always liked MEGA MAN, although I never actually owned any of the games.

gbgoodies

10-29-14, 12:07 AM

The only thing that I know about Mega Man is that no matter how many times I buy the action figures, they always lose their hands. :(

There's a lesson there, but you don't seem to be learning it. :D

I only buy the figures at garage sales for 25 cents or less, so I can live with them losing their hands. We usually find the hands on the floor somewhere, and then we have to try and match them up to the figures.

Guaporense

10-29-14, 12:14 AM

Great list. I will start my own top 50 videogames list soon. I have played far more PC games than console games so the games represented will be very different.

I have played far less Japanese videogames than you did. Most of my favorite videogames are western.

Captain Spaulding

10-29-14, 12:48 AM

Never heard of Vigilante 8.

I played some of the Mega Man games a long, long time ago, but I don't remember which ones. I remember that I wasn't very good at them, though, but that probably had more to do with my age than the games' difficulty.

honeykid

10-29-14, 02:00 PM

gbgoodies

10-29-14, 09:24 PM

I only buy the figures at garage sales for 25 cents or less, so I can live with them losing their hands. We usually find the hands on the floor somewhere, and then we have to try and match them up to the figures.

:laugh:

I know it sounds funny, but sometimes I would swear that there are more hands than there are figures that are missing hands. And the Mega Man hands look similar to the hands on the Sonic the Hedgehog figures, and the M&M character figures, so we check those a lot to see if they're missing hands, but we always seem to have extra hands. :confused:

honeykid

10-29-14, 09:32 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBslXprykHA

TheUsualSuspect

10-30-14, 12:47 AM

This thread is pure nostalgia.

rauldc14

11-02-14, 12:23 AM

29. Bubble Bobble
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9d/Bubblebobble.png
Over a hundred levels of pure awesomeness, it's a game that you can either play as a single player game or a two person game. It's really fun either way. Also fun to be able to skip through the levels. The game is insanely hard near the end, which seems like it wouldn't be. Just one of those games that was great passing time.

gbgoodies

11-02-14, 12:32 AM

Kristyangeljackets

11-30-14, 03:11 PM

This game is too old and still better for a time pass. but watching hunger Games is better than this ;)

rauldc14

11-30-14, 03:43 PM

Ah, I need to continue this.

Kristyangeljackets

11-30-14, 04:23 PM

So, What are you waiting for? go ahead, i will join you.

90sAce

12-01-14, 07:58 PM

My personal favorites of all time (some are more nostalgic, some I'd argue still stand the test of time):

Stalker: Shadow of Chernobyl

Race Driver: Grid

Metroid Prime

CoD Modern Warfare 2

Streets of Rage

Super Mario 64

Mega Man X

Sonic CD

Rampage

doubledenim

12-02-14, 04:08 AM

All of the Mega Man games I played were great. It always amazed me how much I loved the Ducktales game...until I realized it was a Mega Man clone.

rauldc14

10-08-15, 11:51 AM

Alright, I'm back guys. I've had a revival in the interest of video games recently so that is again an interest for me.

30. Tetris
http://www.garath.net/Sullla/tetrisgbscore.jpg

The ultimate puzzle game, of course (with apologies to Dr. Mario) I think the best version was the Gameboy version. And the music was really rad and addicting on its own too.

seanc

10-08-15, 12:21 PM

Hard to believe it was ten months ago you were doing this. Anyway, I love Tetris and have been pretty addicted at times. Never played the gameboy version.

Gatsby

10-08-15, 12:31 PM

Just finished skimming through this thread, the slight generation gap and the fact that I didn't spend most of my child in the States is the reason why a lot of these games are unfamiliar to me, but at least you posted a lot of classics, so rep for those. Favorite is so far Oregon Trail, which is one of the oldest games I have ever played yet one of the most awesome. Have you ever played the mobile version?

rauldc14

10-08-15, 02:23 PM

Yes. It's not nearly as fun, but it is still fun. I'm actually going on a retro video game hunt with a friend next week, should be real fun.

honeykid

10-08-15, 03:33 PM

Loved, loved, loved Tetris... And Dr. Mario.

gbgoodies

10-08-15, 08:22 PM

I was addicted to Tetris back when I was in college. I still play it once in a while, but I'm try to keep myself from getting addicted again.

rauldc14

08-14-18, 07:06 PM

Coming soon for anyone who cares: More Posts

rauldc14

08-14-18, 07:34 PM

31. Rocket Knight Adventureshttps://i0.wp.com/retrogamingmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/rocket_knight_adventures_Sega_Konami_Genesis.jpg?fit=300%2C211

I still haven't beaten this game but I've been playing it a crap ton. Just a fun game to chill out to. The levels are pretty fun, riding a mine cart, running from robots, and avoiding lava. Oh and it's always fun to rocket launch as well.

rauldc14

08-15-18, 04:40 PM

32. Legend of Zelda: Links Awakening

http://static.metacritic.com/images/gallery_photos/default/s2152_gp1666_1488927427.jpg

Just a straight up awesome game that was even more awesome because it could pass time as a passenger on the road. Great storyline (maybe the best?) And the dungeons are pretty tight too. Was always fun trying to find the next item that you could trade with someone in the village. And I loved stealing from their shops.

jiraffejustin

08-15-18, 08:17 PM

I don't think I've ever heard of Rocket Knight Adventures, but it looks fun. I haven't played that Zelda game, but it's Zelda, so odds are it's pretty good.

rauldc14

08-19-18, 09:40 PM

Not that anyone cares, but I almost beat Rocket Knight Adventures tonight. Need to beat it so I can move into another game lol.

rauldc14

08-21-18, 05:17 PM

Finally beat it. Time to go after something else.

rauldc14

08-21-18, 05:19 PM

33. Mario Kart 64

https://cdn02.nintendo-europe.com/media/images/10_share_images/games_15/nintendo_7/H2x1_N64_MarioKart64_image1600w.jpg

The ultimate chill out with your friends game. This is my favorite of the kart series, although another one is probably deserving of being on this list. Really love the tracks. Some of them can be somewhat difficult but that's all part of the fun. The four player action is certainly where it's at though, when you have enough people around to make it happen

doubledenim

08-21-18, 05:46 PM

In order to beat a dead horse...

That N64 was the pinnacle of couch co-op for me, cuz that Dreamcast didn't have anything but sports games. Love this thread!

rauldc14

08-21-18, 11:12 PM

In order to beat a dead horse...

That N64 was the pinnacle of couch co-op for me, cuz that Dreamcast didn't have anything but sports games. Love this thread!

There's a chance the 64 is the best console ever made. Either that or NES likely for my choice.

doubledenim

08-22-18, 12:57 AM

It's hard for to choose, because I think our age when playing has a lot to do with it. The Dreamcast was really amazing when it came out. It had a lot of couch games, the never duplicated memory card controller lcd screens, but I mostly remember us playing sports games. Well, I bought this (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0369908/) .

The N64 with Goldeneye, Mario Kart, Rasslin' :D . I can't tell you how many nights me and friends poured into a basement to play that thang.

rauldc14

08-22-18, 10:54 PM

chawhee

08-22-18, 11:56 PM

Though I had plenty of late nights with friends playing N64, Dreamcast had two games that could drive all-nighters:
Worms
Power Stone 2

doubledenim

08-23-18, 02:43 AM

I really loved the dreamcast. The sports games were next level and I think it was the last time there was "another" NFL game. When it came out, the games seemed so bright and vivid. Crazy Taxi and the Sonic game come to mind.

Never owned a dreamcast. Rite now I have:

NES
PS1
Sega
Game boy
GameCube
N64
PS2

I really am a big retro guy still. My collection is pretty impressive, but I still could use more rare games 😊

I can thank my dear mum for saving all these toys in the box that I"m selling. I can also point a finger as to why I don't have my NES. I wish I still did. Probably just want to try to get one of those cartridges to work. Brew my Blains out when the Genesis came out and those games worked "first time, every time". :D

rauldc14

08-23-18, 10:28 PM

34. Chip and Dale

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR0icIJwuU85OJDbG6aeK6UW6W5ZYdrfuCcbOV3YqEB7ANEgoDV

Fun game that can be played one player or two player. The two player co-op mode is real fun. The levels are interesting, the bosses are cool and in the end always fun to take down the fat cat.

rauldc14

08-26-18, 09:55 AM

35. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

http://firsthour.net/screenshots/castlevania-symphony-of-the-night/castlevania-symphony-of-the-night-richter-dracular.jpg

I have never beaten the game, but I'll be damned if it's not one of my bigger goals for video games. I actually haven't even played it a lot, so there's a lot to uncover here. The storyline and the map is what makes the game most intriguing to me. Perhaps this will be the next one that I fire up again.

Siddon

08-26-18, 10:23 AM

Aw yeah, Marvel vs. Capcom is my jam. I wonder how much it would cost me to get me one of those boxes put in my house.

https://www.amazon.com/YoungGo-Classic-Pandoras-1280x720-Joystick/dp/B0743M7QKL/ref=pd_ybh_a_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=35AEPBNCJ7W8R70YWDVN

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71JurytifYL._AC_SX215_.jpg

I'm a little nervous about getting this because of the price point but I do think this Christmas I'm going to buy an arcade board.

rauldc14

09-03-18, 09:57 PM

36. Warcraft 2: The Dark Saga PS1

https://romsmania.com/statics/assets/covers/playstation/37785-warcraftii-thedarksaga5bntsc-u5d-1-8991.jpg

The best game of it's kind I say. I love the world building that this game has and some pretty cool maps as well.

doubledenim

09-04-18, 02:55 AM

Mr Minio

09-04-18, 07:54 AM

22. Pokemon- Yellow Version Fire Red master race!

rauldc14

07-15-19, 11:34 AM

37. Warioland

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcQC61nMhWcxhV74xLGYcffy5Ix4tYUDo6A4AvPfZwDsaNkeBLUG

I'm back. This is one of the more underrated Gameboy games and I feel like I need to seem out more Wario games. Things I liked most were the change in hats and then the fact that you have to pay to best the level was interesting as I've never seen something like that prior to this game. But yeah it's a fun way to pass time.

rauldc14

09-22-19, 06:29 AM

John McClane

05-13-20, 12:22 PM

Well, this thread is awesome. I am going to steal this idea and make my own. :D

ynwtf

05-13-20, 12:30 PM

Great bump! Not sure I've seen this one yet. Watch me have at least 4 posts in it already. =\

rauldc14

05-13-20, 01:27 PM

Well, this thread is awesome. I am going to steal this idea and make my own. :D

Thanks! I should probably update a few of my latest favorite titles to this. So I probably shall

doubledenim

05-13-20, 02:43 PM

Yeah raul. I've been hanging on waiting for #38. Try not to be pushy, but...😎

rauldc14

07-26-20, 10:23 PM

38. Super Mario Odyssey
https://cdn.gamer-network.net/2017/usgamer/Mario-Odyssey-Guide-Header.jpg/EG11/thumbnail/1920x1080/format/jpg/quality/65/12-10-2017-super-mario-odyssey-release-date-trailer-gameplay-worlds-everything-we-know.jpg
Just beat the game a couple of weeks ago. I really love hunting for the Power Moons and I have an itch to keep going (I got to over 300). I love the free world's that Mario roams about. The races are fun too. The only real sting is that legitimately the bosses are super easy. But it's up there on the list of Mario games.

rauldc14

10-28-20, 05:54 PM

39. Luigi's Mansion 3

I beat this awhile back and it was very entertaining. Not a huge level of difficulty but I can really appreciate that in a fun game sometimes. I should really get around to the GameCube one although I do not own it.

jiraffejustin

10-28-20, 09:59 PM

I should really get a Switch.

ynwtf

10-28-20, 10:07 PM

Grandma used to beat me with one of those.

rauldc14

07-07-21, 12:03 PM

So I've beaten Odyssey, 3d world, Sunshine, and Galaxy on the switch. Still have to tackle 64 but got stuck near the beginning somehow.

jiraffejustin

07-24-21, 01:43 AM

I got a Switch earlier this year, I've only played Odyssey on it. I beat the main story, but I have a bunch of stars moons to collect

rauldc14

08-17-21, 05:31 PM

Started Skyward Sword. Never played it before.

xSookieStackhouse

08-18-21, 06:06 AM

rauldc14

08-18-21, 07:48 AM

omg was that game on windows 95? cause i remember i use to play one of war craft games during the 90s!

Yeah it was on there too!

xSookieStackhouse

08-18-21, 07:52 AM

Yeah it was on there too!

gosh u serious cause it was my first war craft game that i ever played :eek:

rauldc14

05-13-23, 08:32 PM

Well, this thread is awesome. I am going to steal this idea and make my own. :D

Still think you should do this! :)

John McClane

05-13-23, 10:08 PM

Still think you should do this! :)maybe. i just am no good with lists xD

rauldc14

07-19-24, 06:55 PM

Conquered games running list that I just put together. There's more obviously but this is the list from about the past 5 years going back to these retro games

Crash 2
Wave Race
Cruising USA
Sonic 1
Rocket Knight Adventures
Chip and Dale
Super Mario 1
Mega Man 2
Warioland
Final Fantasy 7
Links Awakening Switch
Monster in my Pocket
Luigi's Mansion 3
Castlevania
Pokemon Sword
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Sunshine
Super Mario 3d world
Super Mario Odyssey
Castlevania Symphony of the Night