Video Games: A General Discussion

[Dr. Doom]

I like to think I take gaming very seriously. It's an art form to me, equivilant to that of film. I've actually gone so far as to create a list of my 30 favorite games ever. It needs some serious updating, but I'll post it when I get to that.

[raphael_is_cool]

I like most games but I generally like a few good racing ones (Burnout 2, NFS and karting stuff) or sometimes I just like to hit stuff (dynasty warriors games and others)

I don't really play much anymore but I used to play anything

[Taloniss]

Forgot to mention, I'm also looking forward to RE4. That game is going to be sweet. (Brodie can back me up on this one)

[Anarky]

i mostly play 3dshooters. UT2003 to be exact. or racing games are cool too. the best of this genre was eXtreme G. that game was sooo damn fast. it's incredible.

but at the moment i play GTAIII for PC. it's fun

[MW8979]

RPG's are definately at the top of the list, preferably older ones. Adventure/exploration games like Metroid and Castlevania Symphony of the Night are pretty good too.

[Barkworm]

I love video games, they're one of my hobbies. Most of the games I own are Action adventures, Jump'n Runs and RPGs.

[Mr. Snackpants]

I mostly play sports games. Madden, NCAA Football, NBA Live, NHL Hockey.......all EA games.

Originally Posted by Taloniss

I bought MLB 2005 today, and oh man, is it terrible. The controls don't even work properly, and they failed to give you a batting reticle so you know where you're aiming. I can't pull the ball where I want, so it's getting traded in tomorrow (stupid no return after opened poilicy)

A word of advice.... never get a 989 game. If you're going to switch get MVP Baseball 2004. Its awesome. If you like dynasty mode this one is great. You even manage and can play as MLB farm teams.

[Meira-Bates]

I'm just gonna say I can almost second Doom...only I don't actualy have the list written or anything but I could deffinetly crack one out easy enough and there are still a lot of games I've yet to get my hands on.

[Raven]

i play a lot of games, but i love to play the metal gear solid games, and final fanasty
i mostaly play games on the ps2.

[Dr. Doom]

Welks, as promised, here is my newly updated Top 30 list of Favorite Games:

#1) The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time (Adventure, Nintendo, N64, 1998)
#2) Final Fantasy IX (RPG, Squaresoft, PS, 2000)
#3) Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes (Action, Konami, GC, 2003)
#4) Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons Of Liberty (Action, Konami, PS2, 2001)
#5) Super Smash Bros. Melee (Fighting, Nintendo, GC, 2001)
#6) WWE Smackdown! Here Comes The Pain (Wrestling, THQ, PS2, 2003)
#7) WWF No Mercy (Wrestling, THQ, N64, 2000)
#8) Dynasty Warriors 4 (Action, Koei, PS2, 2003)
#9) Soul Calibur II (Fighting, Namco, GC, 2003)
#10) Metroid Prime (Action, Nintendo, GC, 2002)
#11) Mario & Luigi: Supertar Saga (RPG, Nintendo, GBA, 2003)
#12) Megaman X4 (Action, Capcom, PS, 1997)
#13) Capcom vs. SNK 2 (Fighting, Capcom, PS2, 2001)
#14) Perfect Dark (FPS, Rare, N64, 2000)
#15) The Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask (Adventure, Nintendo, N64, 2000)
#16) Megaman X (Action, Capcom, SNES, 1993)
#17) Final Fantasy VI (RPG, Squaresoft, PS, 1999)
#18) Final Fantasy VIII (RPG, Squaresoft, PS, 1998)
#19) Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King (Action, EA Games, GBA, 2003)
#20) Power Stone 2 (Fighting, Capcom, DC, 2000)
#21) Rival Schools: United By Fate (Fighting, Capcom, PS & Arcade, 1999)
#22) The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker (Adventure, Nintendo, GC, 2003)
#23) Super Mario 64 (Platformer, Nintendo, N64, 1996)
#24) Devil May Cry (Action, Capcom, PS2, 2001)
#25) King Of Fighters Evolution (Fighting, SNK, DC, 2000)
#26) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles In Time (Action, Konami, SNES & Arcade, 1992)
#27) Conker's Bad Fur Day (Platformer, Rare, N64, 2001)
#28) Mario Kart: Double Dash (Racing, Nintendo, GC, 2003)
#29) Fire Pro Wrestling 2 (Wrestling, Spike, GBA, 2002)
#30) TimeSplitters 2 (FPS, Eidos, GC, 2002)

STATS (Pretty much meaningless, I'm just bored)
Favorite Genre:
#1) Action (8)
#2) Fighting (6)
#3) RPG (4)
Favorite Developer:
#1) Nintendo (8)
#2) Capcom (6)
#3) Konami & Squaresoft (3)
Favorite Console:
#1) GC (7)
#2) N64 (6)
#3) PS2 & PS (5)
Favorite Year:
#1) 2003 (8)
#2) 2000 (6)
#3) 2001 (5)






Now I suppose you're wondering why in the hell certain games aren't on my list (i.e. Mario Kart 64, Goldeneye, Previous Smackdown Games, Previous Street Fighter Games, Previous Dynasty Warriors Games, The Original Metal Gear Solid, and Power Stone). The answer is simple. Because I wanted room on my list for a lot of variety, I didn't want to flood it with lots of sequels and such. So what I did was put the latest game in a given series, provided I find it to be technically speaking a better game. For example, Perfect Dark represents Goldeneye, although since they're essentially the same game, I put the technically better of the 2 games. CvS2 represents essentially every SF or Versus game, since it incorperates all the characters from the original Street Fighter games, and I consider it the best of the Versus games. The same was done for all the other games I listed. I thought I should make that clear, because I do appreciate those games which I mentioned.

[Tigershard]

No, I'm wonderin why cetain games are on the list. Final Fantasy VIII is the worst of the main series FF games that i've played. I did like Metroid Prime, but I believe Super Metroid was a lot better. Having to find every single artifact in Metroid Prime was annoying.

We all have our own tastes tough, and I can understand why people like the games they do. I'm not attacking you, just stating my opinion. People can get viscious when you say something negative about their favorite video games.

My favorite games are RPGs, but I do enjoy first person shooters, action adventure games, and classic PC adventure games. I play a little bit of everything. Right now I am working my way through Star Ocean 2, and am on the final dungeon. After that I will try to finally get through Wind Waker, and then beat Final Fantasy X again so I can play Final Fantasy X-2. I'm hoping to do all this before Tales of Symphonia comes out in July, which I'm not sure I can accomplish. And then I need to get through Legacy of Kain: Defiance, but I don't want to pay more than $20 for the game, because I know it is really short and not worth full price.

[Dr. Doom]

I persaonally think FFX is the worst game in the main FF series. It's like a personification of them whoring out the series to make it more "hip" and "cool" for the MTV kids. I did like the battle system, and it is, generally, a good game, but there's a lot of things about it that piss me off.




Like it's sequel.


Also, I've only ever played, in the FF series, 1, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 (never got very far in 1 or 7, but I played 'em)

[XERO]

Yep. Videogames rule!

[Barkworm]

Originally Posted by Dr. Doom

It's like a personification of them whoring out the series to make it more "hip" and "cool" for the MTV kids.

I know that's just your opinion but that's bull ****. How was FFX more "cool" and "hip" then former parts?

[Peanut]

Originally Posted by Benvenuto

Yep. Videogames rule!

That's Ben for you. Always adding some great insight to a conversation!

[Eye of Sarnath]

I just got Painkiller and Far Cry a few days ago. Both very awesome, very amazing games. Painkiller is my new favorite game - it's like Doom or Quake (I love Doom and Quake). Nothing like seeing a rocket blast send dozens of guys flying. Not to mention it looks great and runs very well even with 20 or more enemies on the screen at one time.

[Meira-Bates]

Originally Posted by barkworm

I know that's just your opinion but that's bull sh**. How was FFX more "cool" and "hip" then former parts?

I think I can tell you....which is sad....

[MW8979]

Originally Posted by Dr. Doom

I persaonally think FFX is the worst game in the main FF series. It's like a personification of them whoring out the series to make it more "hip" and "cool" for the MTV kids. I did like the battle system, and it is, generally, a good game, but there's a lot of things about it that piss me off.




Like it's sequel.

Well said. I completely agree with you on that one and can never stress that enough.

[愛]

I like games.

I don't really like games these days, although a few good ones comes out every now and then.

[Taloniss]

Holy crap, IGN has just posted the first screens for Metroid Prime 2, and there's a shot of what looks like......MULTIPLAYER!!!!! Yes, whoo!

Multiplayer shot here: http://media.cube.ign.com/media/499/...g_2096070.html

Other shots available here: http://media.cube.ign.com/media/499/499105/imgs_1.html

On another note, Onimusha 3 ships this week, and it looks like the best one in the series.