EWB's Top 50 Video Games

[Xand]

*wipes tear*

Sensible World of Soccer made this list, and it was not only 50...but 46th. *wipes tear*

Some people here have taste...

[Whisper]

FF8 Only 33rd? Bah... This list now needs Flashback to save it

[GRIFT]

As far as old school games go, Mario and Sonic, but from gaming's silver age I have to say Golden Eye and Fifa... maybe even International Superstar Soccer. Finally from the new school, Halo.

[Xand]

I dunno - Sonic The Hedgehog 2 is a much better game than number 1.

FF8 Only 33rd? Bah... This list now needs Flashback to save it

[ROC]

25. Final Fantasy III/VI (SNES/PS1)

In 1994, Squaresoft released its second Final Fantasy game on the SNES. Like many of the FF games, it immediately gained a place in many gamers' hearts. With the same unique gameplay and story as in the other FF games at the time, the game immediately became a top pick for many game critics. The game series has continued on since then, but Square revisited FFIII/VI for its Final Fantasy Anthology game that came out on PS1 in 1999.

[Robsturgh]

FF6 > *

[Asuka's Gonna Kill You]

Great list so far. I reckon FF7 should have been a little higher, but I can live with that. Sonic should have been higher, but I'll survive.

Here's praying that Pro Evo 3 makes it to number one.

[ROC]

Great list so far. I reckon FF7 should have been a little higher, but I can live with that. Sonic should have been higher, but I'll survive.

Here's praying that Pro Evo 3 makes it to number one.

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[Ol' Spanktooth]

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.

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[ROC]

24. Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (GEN)

As possibly, hands down, the best Sonic game, STH2 has been a game of experiences. It was my first video game, my first discovery of a cheat code, and my first game that I beat. This game's classicness has remained after a dozen years and its gameplay truly will bring you back to 1992.

23. Civilization II (PC)

As a near perfect depiction of the histroical events in world history, or even as a great emperical building game, Civilization II has all that the history buff and evil dictator ( ) will ever need in terms of gameplay. With extra scenario mods, the game featured even more life, and to this day (8 years after its release) CivFanatics.com has made scenarios even after the recent release of Civilization III. With the extra features, Civ II, like the original, has continued to live in many computer CD drives.

EDIT: Forgot #24.

Edited August 26, 2004 by TheROC-Revolt

[ROC]

22. Perfect Dark (N64)

In 2000, Rare had very tough shoes to fill when they released the spin-off to Goldeneye. They did, in the forms of Perfect Dark. PD kept the same gaming dynamic that made Goldeneye great, like its awesome multiplayer mode, while adding new things like improved graphics and more weapons. Rare even took the time to nod to Goldeneye by allowing players to be able to unlock the old guns from GE. After 4 years, PD fans are still waiting anxiously about any news involved with a sequel (or as the buzz seems to be, a prequel).

[Ol' Spanktooth]

Perfect Dark was such a Goldeneye rip-off, it shouldn't be even close to this list if Goldeneye isn't on it.

[Clawson]

Perfect Dark was such a Goldeneye rip-off, it shouldn't be even close to this list if Goldeneye isn't on it.

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[ROC]

21. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64)

Considered by many to be the best Zelda game, and by even more to be the best N64 game, Ocarina of Time has certainly gained acceptance by Zelda fans. The more amazing thing, though, is how much casual fans who didn't know anything about the series got into the game. That casual appeal helped it become one of the biggest games in the 5 year history of the Nintendo 64 and many fans have continued playing it to this day. OoT was re-released on the Gamecube as part of a Zelda classic set in 2003.

[Guest Mr McFarlane]

God I hate Perfect Dark, That and Halo.

Bunch of crapwagons.

[Asuka's Gonna Kill You]

Great list so far. I reckon FF7 should have been a little higher, but I can live with that. Sonic should have been higher, but I'll survive.

Here's praying that Pro Evo 3 makes it to number one.

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Uhh, buddy, that was Final Fantasy 6.

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[ROC]

20. Mortal Kombat (Arcade/GEN/SNES)

As yet another controversial firestorm, Mortal Kombat became another overnight sensation when it was released in consoles in 1992. The game also proved a solid fighting game and a great multiplayer game to play in the arcades. Its release spawned many games and 2 (albeit sucky) movies. With a new game AND a new movie on the way in 2005, MK has continued to roll on.

[Ol' Spanktooth]

24. Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (GEN)

As possibly, hands down, the best Sonic game, STH2 has been a game of experiences. It was my first video game, my first discovery of a cheat code, and my first game that I beat. This game's classicness has remained after a dozen years and its gameplay truly will bring you back to 1992.

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[apsham]

FF7 was overrated. As a special source (PSM cough) reminds me:

Cloud is a little nancy boy with spiky hair who's dialouge is 47 percent "..." and 53 percent whining. Does everyone forget he lies about his past and embelishes his life story by taking credit for things his dead friend did? It's the big sword, right?

Sephiroth didn't really do anything amazing, as he a) walks through fire, B) kills Aeris and c) sits in a crater for the rest of the game. There's really better villians out there. I think it's his realyl big sword also.

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I'll also disagree with Perfect Dark, I mean it was a fun game when I played it, but damn. Over the games that went before it? That boy ain't right.

[J-Rod]

Hopefully Tekken is somewhere on the list. Again a disgrace that Sonic 2 and Mortal Kombat should have been higher.

Pro Evolution Soccer 3 for #1!!