Your Favourite Games of This Generation!

Peanut · 09-24-2005, 08:40 PM

As we all know, with November closing in quick and with the last "huge" release of this generation (Twilight Princess) delayed, this generation is coming quickly to an end. It's been a great ride and I can't believe it's over already, but we're heading into Console War 4 now!

Sega vs Nintendo.
Sega vs Nintendo vs Sony.
Then this year, the demise of one company and the rise of a new one.
Sony vs Nintendo vs Microsoft.

It's probably a battle we're going to have a ton of renditions of, but this thread isn't about the next generation. It's about the current one. There have been a ton of great games this generation. Which were your favourite? They don't need to be in order or anything, but I'd like to know what everyone thought was the best. Maybe even put a couple reasons why. I suppose you could put GBA games, since they seem to be coming to an end.
A couple of us have been talking about a kind of Drome Video Game Awards, so maybe this is a precursor. I type of nomination ceremony. Anyways, I'm always interested in hearing what games others enjoyed, so lets do this!

These are my picks, not in any special order.

1. Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door (GCN)
I just love this game all around. One of the few RPG's that captures my entire attention, probably because of the great battling system. I also love the graphic style of the whole thing.

2. The Elders Scrolls III: Morrowind (PC/XBOX)
This game owned my life for a looooong time. I've spent hundreds of hours with it, and I never got tired of it. Any game that can sidetrack me from the main quest for over 80 hours is well worth anyones time. One of my favourite games of ALL TIME.

3. Price of Persia: Sands of Time & Warrior Within (Multi)
I'd firstly like to thank one of my good Drome pals, Barkworm, for getting me into this game. He encouraged me to pick it up and when I did, I fell in love! I probably played through SoT more than any game this generation. Ten, eleven, fourteen times. I can't remember. It's just so amazing. I love the environmental puzzles.

4. Halo 2 (XBOX)
I hated the first Halo so badly. The whole "three good levels then STRAIGHT TO HELL" thing really pissed me off, but the sequel really fixed that problem. I loved the story, I even went and bought the books, which is quite rare for me to do with a videogame. I played it online more than any other game ever and I'd probably still be playing if my Xbox never exploded.

5. Animal Crossing (GCN)
I played this game everyday for an entire YEAR. How many games can you do that with? (MMORPG's withstanding) I completely love this game, the, "Seinfeld of videogames!" a game about nothing! Everyone should at least give this game a chance, because it's addictive and once you get in you can't get out!

6. Super Smash Bros. Melee (GCN)
It's Smash Bros! If you haven't played this at least once...why are you in this section? This game rules so hard, probably the best game to crack out with a bunch of friends. It's also the best way to annoy said friends. Pika Pika, anyone?

7. Kingdom Hearts (PS2)
One of the few PS2 games I really fell in love with this gen. It's totally not my style and I know there's more than a few people who'll be surprised to see me list this as one of my favourites this generation, but it's true. The story is amazing, and the Disney characters are just awesome. Even the FF characters are really cool!

8. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (GCN)
I love this game, every single bit of it. Even the endless sailing. I just love the presentation. The best looking of all Zelda games, IMO. That includes the forth coming Twilight Princess. Everything about this game is golden to me, I especially love the end battle with old Ganon big nose. This is my favourite Zelda. Yes, it even beats LttP and OoT in my book.

9. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (PC/XBOX)
God, I love this game. I've been through it six or seven times at least. The Dark Side/Good Side stuff is awesome, it's also an amazingly funny game. So much depth, and based on the D&D ruleset. (I <3 D&D) Plus...this is a Star Wars game, dammit! Star Wars rocks!!!

10. Conker: Live and Reloaded (XBOX)
Platforming genius! Amazingly funny, AWESOME music and more gameplay variation than you can shake a stick at! Loved it on 64, love it more on Xbox. Especially with the added multiplayer mode.

11. Super Mario Sunshine (GCN)
I know some people were disappointed with this game, but I thought it was awesome. Sure, FLUDD wasn't all that great, but I thought it was still amazingly fun. I especially loved the little mini platforming levels, challenging as hell and fun to boot! When does ol' Mario ever disappoint?

And there she is! All of my complete favourites of this gen. I may have missed one or two, but I don't think so. So, anyone else?

09-24-2005, 08:40 PM	#1
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Your Favourite Games of This Generation! As we all know, with November closing in quick and with the last "huge" release of this generation (Twilight Princess) delayed, this generation is coming quickly to an end. It's been a great ride and I can't believe it's over already, but we're heading into Console War 4 now! Sega vs Nintendo. Sega vs Nintendo vs Sony. Then this year, the demise of one company and the rise of a new one. Sony vs Nintendo vs Microsoft. It's probably a battle we're going to have a ton of renditions of, but this thread isn't about the next generation. It's about the current one. There have been a ton of great games this generation. Which were your favourite? They don't need to be in order or anything, but I'd like to know what everyone thought was the best. Maybe even put a couple reasons why. I suppose you could put GBA games, since they seem to be coming to an end. A couple of us have been talking about a kind of Drome Video Game Awards, so maybe this is a precursor. I type of nomination ceremony. Anyways, I'm always interested in hearing what games others enjoyed, so lets do this! These are my picks, not in any special order. 1. Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door (GCN) I just love this game all around. One of the few RPG's that captures my entire attention, probably because of the great battling system. I also love the graphic style of the whole thing. 2. The Elders Scrolls III: Morrowind (PC/XBOX) This game owned my life for a looooong time. I've spent hundreds of hours with it, and I never got tired of it. Any game that can sidetrack me from the main quest for over 80 hours is well worth anyones time. One of my favourite games of ALL TIME. 3. Price of Persia: Sands of Time & Warrior Within (Multi) I'd firstly like to thank one of my good Drome pals, Barkworm, for getting me into this game. He encouraged me to pick it up and when I did, I fell in love! I probably played through SoT more than any game this generation. Ten, eleven, fourteen times. I can't remember. It's just so amazing. I love the environmental puzzles. 4. Halo 2 (XBOX) I hated the first Halo so badly. The whole "three good levels then STRAIGHT TO HELL" thing really pissed me off, but the sequel really fixed that problem. I loved the story, I even went and bought the books, which is quite rare for me to do with a videogame. I played it online more than any other game ever and I'd probably still be playing if my Xbox never exploded. 5. Animal Crossing (GCN) I played this game everyday for an entire YEAR. How many games can you do that with? (MMORPG's withstanding) I completely love this game, the, "Seinfeld of videogames!" a game about nothing! Everyone should at least give this game a chance, because it's addictive and once you get in you can't get out! 6. Super Smash Bros. Melee (GCN) It's Smash Bros! If you haven't played this at least once...why are you in this section? This game rules so hard, probably the best game to crack out with a bunch of friends. It's also the best way to annoy said friends. Pika Pika, anyone? 7. Kingdom Hearts (PS2) One of the few PS2 games I really fell in love with this gen. It's totally not my style and I know there's more than a few people who'll be surprised to see me list this as one of my favourites this generation, but it's true. The story is amazing, and the Disney characters are just awesome. Even the FF characters are really cool! 8. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (GCN) I love this game, every single bit of it. Even the endless sailing. I just love the presentation. The best looking of all Zelda games, IMO. That includes the forth coming Twilight Princess. Everything about this game is golden to me, I especially love the end battle with old Ganon big nose. This is my favourite Zelda. Yes, it even beats LttP and OoT in my book. 9. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (PC/XBOX) God, I love this game. I've been through it six or seven times at least. The Dark Side/Good Side stuff is awesome, it's also an amazingly funny game. So much depth, and based on the D&D ruleset. (I <3 D&D) Plus...this is a Star Wars game, dammit! Star Wars rocks!!! 10. Conker: Live and Reloaded (XBOX) Platforming genius! Amazingly funny, AWESOME music and more gameplay variation than you can shake a stick at! Loved it on 64, love it more on Xbox. Especially with the added multiplayer mode. 11. Super Mario Sunshine (GCN) I know some people were disappointed with this game, but I thought it was awesome. Sure, FLUDD wasn't all that great, but I thought it was still amazingly fun. I especially loved the little mini platforming levels, challenging as hell and fun to boot! When does ol' Mario ever disappoint? And there she is! All of my complete favourites of this gen. I may have missed one or two, but I don't think so. So, anyone else?