As I previously mention I have always been a huge gaming enthusiast so I figured why not make a list of some of my all time favorite games. My favorite genres are rpg, rts, and fps; however that doesn't mean I will exclude myself from the numerous other genres out there. I have played games on anything ranging from the NES to modern top end pc's and everything in between. So without further a due, here is my top games list(no particular order except #1).
Perfect Dark(N64)
In my opinion, perfect was a groundbreaking game in the realm of fps's. It took what Golden Eye brought to the table and refined it into near perfection(of a dark persuasion[oh that there pun]). Never since has a fps game captivated me for so many hours. I was pretty young when the game was released so I was fortunate to have an awesome dad who let me play M games when I was too young for even T games(that mean's I'm destined to be evil some nuts will probably think). Regardless I don't remember any game that I killed so many hours with my friends and dad playing. Nothing beat turtling in the arena 52 center room with farsights and laptop guns mowing down dark turtle sims.
Diablo 2: LoD(pc)
When I first stumbled upon this gem I was over at a friend's house and saw his older brother playing it. Then my friend showed me a little of the game play and wow did it captivate me. As soon as I got home I bargained with dad to buy the game for me. Once I convinced him and had the game installed on my computer, boy did the hours just melt away. This action rpg is truly one of the greats. Even coming back to it after numerous years it still holds my attention like the day I first played it. Needless to say I am very much anticipating the upcoming Diablo 3.
Warcraft 3: FT(pc)
Honestly when I first noticed Warcraft 3 in stores, I never thought I could get into it. It didn't seem to appeal to me as a kid. After playing Diablo 2 and some Starcraft though I realized Blizzard made some quality games. I finally caved in and bought it. Not only did I greatly enjoy the campaign which set in place some of the most important story line events of the Warcraft Universe, it was also an exceptional rts. That wasn't even the best part to me though. The true gem of this game was the custom maps. This game was literally hundreds and thousands of games built into one. I poured countless hours into this game and it pretty much made me nocturnal during an entire summer break. haha
Skyrim(pc)
Finally! A worthy successor in the elder scroll series. After the abomination(imo) that was Oblivion, Elder Scrolls is back and in full force. The game is so vast and there is so much content one can literally put hundreds of hours into the game and still have a plethora of content to explore. Although I was a little skeptical of further simplifications regarding stats, the game play more than made up for it. It breathed life back into the elder scrolls and I am eagerly awaiting DLC and mods to further supplement this already amazing game.
World of Warcraft(pc)
Well I wouldn't be a nerd without mentioning this now would I? As already apparent I am a long term blizzard fan and after getting hooked on WC3, there was no way I would pass this up. I have put in so many hours into this game, had so much fun, met so many cool and interesting people in this game that I truly doubt any game I will play in the future will ever have as much of an impact on me as this game. (Hai friends reading from Wow!)
#1: TES III: Morrowind(Xbox&pc)
This game is simply a masterpiece. I have never experienced a game so vast, so epic, and so immersive. Unlike it's successor, this games story and immersion was of top caliber. You get dropped off in the middle of a strange and foreign land with only a note recommending you some work. There was no waypoints guiding your way. No quest tracker holding your hand. No fast travel to warp you were you needed to go. You had to explore this vast world by yourself. You started out as a weak nobody and eventually became the savior of an entire land, slayer of tribunal gods and daedric princes alike. The world and content was so massive even after the countless hours I have put into it I have have probably not even fully experience half of the game. There were plenty of stats and skills that allowed for complete customization of your character. There we numerous spells that were cut from later games that were a blast to experiment with such as levitate. I could honestly go on for pages about my feats within this game and why it was so brilliant but I will save you that time. If you like rpg's in the slightest and don't mind playing a game that doens't hold your hand and play itself, then give this game a try. Don't let the games now dated graphics drive you away, it can be moded to near Crysis level if one so wishes. This game is an experience you will not soon forget.
Honorable Mentions:
Command and Conquer Red Alert 2: Yuri's Revenge, WWF No Mercy, Duke Nukem 64, Battletanks 64, Starcraft1&2, Gladius, Civilization4&5, Original Halo, Megaman X, CoD4:MWF, StarWars: The Old Republic 1&2, Soul Calibur, Phantasy Star Online, Final Fantasies(especially 9), Cossacks: Back to War, and many,many more I can't remember off the top of my head.
Well I hope you all enjoyed my list and consider giving some of these games a try if the opportunity presents itself. Now I ask you, what are some of your favorite games of all time?
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