EWB's Top 50 Video Games

[Enter Blue Guy]

Donkey Kong Coutry, Super Mario World, and Mario Bros. 3 better be on the list.

[ROC]

Is there any reason that you're releasing these one at a time?  Really doesn't seem practical.

Anyway, so far the list has been good, just would like to see it go a little faster to put it into perspective.

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[oldskool]

We've gone from 50 to 34 without a single Final Fantasy game?

Either somebody doesn't like the series or it's going to be a lopsided Top 25...

Hey, at least EarthBound and SMRPG made the list, although I can see why NCAA didn't (since it's really just Madden with colleges instead of the NFL).

Yes, yes, I know they're different, I'm just saying that NCAA's incarnations are nearly exact clones of Madden's games with some minor tweaks for the college game.

[ROC]

33. Final Fantasy VIII (PS1/PC)

While being the lowest ranked of the FF games on this charts (there are four FF games on this list), FF8 has gotten a good reputation due to an amazing story, great graphics, and all that RPG fans would want from a game. While still ranked quite low in the FF kingdom, make no mistake that Final Fantasy VIII is still a great game.

[zero]

We've gone from 50 to 34 without a single Final Fantasy game?

Either somebody doesn't like the series or it's going to be a lopsided Top 25...

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I'm getting the feeling the top ten will be nothing but FF games, that's generally how any of these internet things turn out when Square fanboys are around.

EDIT

Goddammit ROC, stop ruining my jokes.

Edited August 26, 2004 by Zero

[ROC]

Before I go on with the list, I have realized one problem with my list. Apparently, I counted Super Mario Kart as two different games (Super Mairo Kart and Mario Kart) so unfortunately, due to my mistake there is no #32.

[ROC]

31. Super Smash Bros. Melee (GCN)

In 2001, Nintendo launched its Gamecube to compete with the Playstation 2 and while it still hasn't won the war (or even come close), it got its first very popular game with Super Smash Bros. Melee. The game has become a Nintendo fan's wet dream with over 20 Nintendo characters, an immense arsenal of four-player battle options and an awesome single-player mode. The game is also a good tribute to the characters Nintendo has created and the great games starring them.

[ROC]

30. Viewtiful Joe (GCN/PS2)

In the midst of a big breakthrough year (2003) for cel-shaded games, one game stood out and triumphed over the others. That game is Viewtiful Joe. The game was heavily praised for its sleek style and great gameplay and that often has been the reason fans have came back for it. With a sequel on the way, we haven't seen the last of this inventive genre.

[ROC]

29. Sega's NFL Series (GEN/Saturn/DC/PS2/XBOX)

From old childhood memories of the Sega Genesis, to today's great football titles at bargain-bin prices, Sega has brought the heat in terms of gameplay. While many fans won't choose it over Madden, its gameplay values and top notch graphics have switched many Madden fans over to the other side at least for a few days. If this year's sales are any indication, Sega's NFL games might be the top alternative to Madden for many more years to come.

[ROC]

28. Mario Kart 64 (N64)

As they did for many system launches, Nintendo's best games were just but a few months after their system's launches. This is the case for Mario Kart 64, a 64-bit adaptation of Super Mario Kart. The game has proven to be one of the best arcade-style racing games and has proven to be an idea copycated by many other companies and game franchises. That shows the amount of true influence that this series has had on gaming forever.

[ROC]

27. Manhunt (PS2/XBOX)

No doubt this will be a controversial choice, one that I honestly don't like myself but often controversy has sold games. In 1993, the home version of Mortal Kombat became one of the biggest selling games of the year just as a scandal occurred about its violent content. Now, in 2004, this game has gained controversy for its brutal, torturous violence as could be a certain senator's next target. While ultraviolence can be unsettling for many, there'll be a few psychotic freaks that'll be happy about this game's inclusion.

[ROC]

26. Resident Evil (PS1/GCN)

When Resident Evil came out, no one knew the impact it would have on gaming. While many state that Alone In the Dark created the survival horror genre, everyone knows that it was RE that popularized it and made it big. The series has become truly Capcom's flagship with several RE games out and a movie adaptation even came out in 2002. With this series' diehard fanbase, expect more games (and movies) coming from a true innovator of a different kind.

Well, this'll wrap up the list for the night. Stay tuned tomorrow when we get closer to EWB's Top Video Game.

Edited August 26, 2004 by TheROC-Revolt

[Guest Wrestlekid]

So this is the Top 49 games on EWB?

Good job so far, I'm digging the descriptions, as opposed to Jook's Music list (granted he did have a list double this size).

[thatshortguy]

Ha, I'll do ye one better. My personal top 50 favorites of all time, in one neat list.

50. Pikmin

49. Soul Calibur II (PS2 version)

48. Pac-Man (Arcade, baby)

47. Winning Eleven 7 (PC version)

46. Bomberman (PC version)

45. Where In Time Is Carmen Sandiego?

44. Zelda II: The Adventures Of Link

43. WWF Royal Rumble (SNES version)

42. Duck Hunt

41. Call Of Duty

40. Super Metroid

39. Extreme Warfare Revenge

38. Kirby’s Dream Land (Game Boy version)

37. Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic (PC version)

36. Metroid Prime

35. Earth & Beyond

34. Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour

33. Diablo II

32. Twisted Metal: Black

31. City Of Heroes

30. Manhunt (PS2 version)

29. Street Fighter II: Turbo

28. Ninja Gaiden (Xbox version)

27. Metroid

26. Grand Theft Auto 3 (PS2 version)

25. Madden NFL ’95 (SNES version)

24. Triple Play ’96 (Genesis version)

23. Rise Of Nations

22. Tecmo Super Bowl II (SNES version)

21. NHL Hitz Pro (PS2 version)

20. Super Mario Land 2

19. WWF Smackdown

18. Madden 2004 (PS2 version)

17. Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest

16. Goldeneye 007

15. Super Smash Bros. Melee

14. NBA Live ’96 (SNES version)

13. Super Mario Kart: Double Dash

12. Hardball 6

11. Mortal Kombat II (SNES version)

10. Tetris (Game Boy version)

9. Tony Hawk’s Underground (PS2 version)

8. WWF No Mercy

7. NHL ’96 (SNES version)

6. Final Fantasy VII

5. The Legend Of Zelda: A Link To The Past

4. NHL Hitz 20-02 (PS2 version)

3. Chrono Trigger

2. The Legend Of Zelda: Link’s Awakening

1. Super Mario RPG: The Legend Of The Seven Stars

[A-Dub]

When I played Manhunt, I didn't find it fun at all, sure the first few plastic bag killings were fun, but after that it just got boring and chore-like.

[Guest Mr McFarlane]

Ha, I'll do ye one better.  My personal top 50 favorites of all time, in one neat list.

50. Pikmin

49. Soul Calibur II (PS2 version)

48. Pac-Man (Arcade, baby)

47. Winning Eleven 7 (PC version)

46. Bomberman (PC version)

45. Where In Time Is Carmen Sandiego?

44. Zelda II:  The Adventures Of Link

43. WWF Royal Rumble (SNES version)

42. Duck Hunt

41. Call Of Duty

40. Super Metroid

39. Extreme Warfare Revenge

38. Kirby’s Dream Land (Game Boy version)

37. Star Wars:  Knights Of The Old Republic (PC version)

36. Metroid Prime

35. Earth & Beyond

34. Mario Golf:  Toadstool Tour

33. Diablo II

32. Twisted Metal:  Black

31. City Of Heroes

30. Manhunt (PS2 version)

29. Street Fighter II:  Turbo

28. Ninja Gaiden (Xbox version)

27. Metroid

26. Grand Theft Auto 3 (PS2 version)

25.  Madden NFL ’95 (SNES version)

24.  Triple Play ’96 (Genesis version)

23. Rise Of Nations

22. Tecmo Super Bowl II (SNES version)

21. NHL Hitz Pro (PS2 version)

20. Super Mario Land 2

19. WWF Smackdown

18. Madden 2004 (PS2 version)

17. Castlevania II:  Simon’s Quest

16. Goldeneye 007

15. Super Smash Bros. Melee

14. NBA Live ’96 (SNES version)

13. Super Mario Kart:  Double Dash

12. Hardball 6

11. Mortal Kombat II (SNES version)

10. Tetris (Game Boy version)

9. Tony Hawk’s Underground (PS2 version)

8. WWF No Mercy

7. NHL ’96 (SNES version)

6. Final Fantasy VII

5. The Legend Of Zelda:  A Link To The Past

4. NHL Hitz 20-02 (PS2 version)

3. Chrono Trigger

2. The Legend Of Zelda:  Link’s Awakening

1.            Super Mario RPG:  The Legend Of The Seven Stars

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[Gongsun Zan]

Ugh...Manhunt definately does not deserve to be that high. It had mature content. Whoop de fucking doo.

[apsham]

All hail Tristy for creating a sub-terrainian voting panel to put Manhunt that high. I mean, holy hell, over Earthbound, Fallout, SSBM et all? Meh.

[J-Rod]

Pretty good so far even though I haven't heard tell of half these games. Sonic the Hedgehog should have been higher.

[Enter Blue Guy]

Man, Donkey Kong Country, Donkey Kong Country, man! It has to be on the list!