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The ultimate collection of some of the most important and exciting first-person shooter games out there.
An absolutely game-changing Legend of Zelda release that has had a bigger impact on the gaming industry than any other Zelda release since Ocarina of Time. The sense of exploration and atmosphere created by this game is unmatched even by its sequel, Tears of the Kingdom.
An awe-inspiring game with gameplay unmatched by any other game release as far as I'm concerned, even over Breath of the Wild. The amount of exploration and content available in this game are unmatched when combined with the gameplay loops created for this game.
2014
A masterclass in creating horror through gameplay and atmosphere. Quite simply the best horror experience I have ever had, and no other Resident Evil title has instilled the same fear in me as this game.
2017
The best gameplay of any 3D platformer to date. Even by the standards of Super Mario, this game stands out for its creative settings, engaging, high skill-gap gameplay, and content.
2017
The ultimate Mario Kart experience. Largest and best track selection, best gameplay, most content, and best aesthetics. What more could you ask for?
The best all around Call of Duty experience there is. No WW2 shooter has come close to this game since its release in 2008. The campaign of this game is the most atmospheric, brutal, and realistic depiction of WW2 Call of Duty has ever attempted. The atmosphere to this game can be very unsettling, especially when taking in the ambience. The multiplayer is also quite fun, though a tad unbalanced as the MP40 is undoubtedly the best weapon. Now for the biggest addition of this game: Zombies. World at War Zombies is the best version of the mode to this very day, only rivaled by Black Ops 1 Zombies. All around, this is the best package in Call of Duty history.
1998
One of the most influential first-person shooters that does a remarkable job of storytelling and atmosphere unseen in the genre before this game's release. An essentially perfect game that set up an essentially perfect sequel.
2001
The most influential home-console first-person shooter ever created. Almost every first-person shooter released on a home-console can trace its roots back to this game with a campaign and splitscreen multiplayer, atmosphere and story, and even control scheme and two-weapon gameplay scheme, all staples of the genre on console.
1999
When this game released, it was the ultimate kart racer. While the premier kart racer of the time, Mario Kart 64, has shown its age with time, I would argue Crash Team Racing holds up completely. The gameplay supersedes Mario Kart 64's in nearly every way. With its single player campaign, multitudes of content for a kart racer of its day, and engaging gameplay that even nowadays Mario Kart struggles to match, this classic kart-racer demands to be given a play through and it is well worth it.
Katamari Damacy Reroll is an incredible and faithful remaster and port of the original PS2 game. The series' unique gameplay, aesthetics, humor, and music make this game an instant classic. There are few games as satisfying to play as this.
For being the follow up to Ocarina of Time and its sequel Majora's Mask, the Windwaker had massive boots to fill. Thankfully, the team behind The Legend of Zelda The Windwaker and its HD remaster did just that. The sense of adventure in this game is so unique for a game of its time, let alone a Zelda game, and the more cartoon-y aesthetic of the game complement the less serious and jovial tone of this game excellently.
2012
Jet Set Radio is an underrated gem of a game. The gameplay, aesthetic, and music are so incredibly unique and of their time you just can't help but enjoy yourself with just how 90s this game is. That is not to say this game is all about the aesthetic, the gameplay is highly engaging and takes a good while to master but when you do there are few games as satisfying to control.
1998
No amount of jank, glitches, or poor voice acting will make me not love this game. Still the best form of Sonic gameplay to this day, and mixing it up with the amount of different character only adds to keeping any gameplay style from feeling stale. Sonic had an excellent transition to 3D, not a rough one.
2007
Loved this as a kid, plenty of fun mini-games to play and I always loved anything that took place on Wuhu Island. However, there is no game I have ever played that has caused more unhealthy thoughts about my body image. At the age I was it was not good for me to be constantly logging on and checking my BMI, weight, and age estimate. So while I have many good memories, I also have plenty regarding my weight and body image which is something no game should be capable of.