Games Everybody Should Play at Least Once

[Damon Plus]

I´ll start with the game many people consider the pinnacle of 2-D platforming. I´m talking about Super Mario Bros 3 for the Nes. Never a game was so hyped yet it surpassed all what people expected. It perfected the legend that Super Mario Bros was, adding lots of levels, cool power-ups and secrets to keep you entertained for months (or years). It´s not surprising that it sold milions of copies and became the greatest Nes game ever. It really deserves it, and people should experience this amazing game at least once on their lives.

[AB Positive]

since it's now $2.99 at EB, I dare say everyone should play Culdcept. Now


-AG

[otterpop]

I'm going to go with SimCity (any version). It's an amazing game that shows

a) video games don't have to be about war, sports, or plumbers jumping on mushrooms
b) games don't need to have an explict goal or ending
c) games can be incredible tools for learning how to solve real world problems.

Also Culdcept - A game with near infinite depth and strategy.

[killersquirel]

What system is culdcept for?

-mike

[otterpop]

PS2 - although I believe it came out on the Dreamcast in Japan.

[Lemmy Kilmister]

PS2, though I doubt they have anymore in stock.

[Lord_Magus]

I would highly recommend Grim Fandango, Loom and Monkey Island I,II and III. Easily some of the most unique and intelligent games I have ever played.

Also, for you FPS players out there, definately check out the first Deus Ex. The graphics engine might be a bit dated by todays standards, but its invloving storyline and open-ended approach are second to none. Stay away from the PS2 version though, which is extremely disappointing.

Other games that come to mind are some old Amiga classics: Moonstone, Lemmings, Shadow of the Beast I-II-III, Agony and Project X just to name a few... Pure gaming heaven.

-Note that I am referring to games which I don't often see mentioned on these forums, and therefore assume that many of you may have missed.

[jslithy]

If everyone played Mappy, this world would be a much better place.

[Crush Crawfish]

Chrono Trigger, Earthbound, and Megaman 3.

[Cauterize]

Monkey Island
Super Mario Bros 3
Final Fantasy 7
Mario Kart 64
Super Mario 64
Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time
Metal Slug
Castlevania
Sonic 1
Mega Man
Grand Theft Auto III
Soul Calibur
Marvel Vs Capcom
Ikaruga
Super Smash Bros
Resident Evil
King Of Fighters
Nights
Virtual On
Tomb Raider
Burnout 3
Gunstar Heroes
Pokemon Red/Blue
Klonoa
Street Fighter 2
Shenmue
Paperboy
Donkey Kong Country
Toe Jam n Earl
Donald Duck: Lucky Dime Caper
Mickey Mouse: Castle Of Illusion
Tetris
Ghouls N Ghosts
Outrun
Phantasy Star
Wonderboy
Bubble Bobble
Rainbow Islands
Turrican
Alex Kidd
Flashback
F-Zero
Starfox/Starwing
Donkey Konga
Beatmania
Time Crisis
Virtua Cop 2
Puzzle Bobble
Super Monkey Ball
Metroid Prime
Super Metroid
Power Stone
Daytona USA
Mario Party
Sega Rally
Banjo Kazooie
Prince Of Persia
Neo Turf Masters
Donkey Kong
Gunbird 2
Manx TT
Panzer Dragoon
Joe & Mac
Devil May Cry
Dynasty Warriors 2
Pro Evolution Soccer
SSX
Turok
Millenium Soldier Expendable
Space Channel 5
Dance Dance Revolution
Eye Toy: Play
Track and Field
Wario Land
Final Fantasy Tactics
Advance Wars
Doom
Wolfenstein
Tony Hawks Pro Skater
Halo
Fable
Need For Speed Underground 2
Jet Set Radio
Megaman Battle Network
Rayman
Metroid Fusion
Crash Bandicoot
Castlevania Aria Of Sorrow
Gameboy Camera
Virtua Tennis
Fantavision
Killer Instinct
Super Bomberman
Mario Paint
Sensible Soccer
Soccer Kid
Samurai Shodown
Grandia
Alundra
Point Blank
Abes Odessy
Pandemonium
Metal Gear Solid
Donkey Konga
Parappa The Rapper
Increible Crisis
Punchout
McDonaldland
Mcdonalds Treasureland Adventure
Global Gladiators
Double Dragon
The Simpsons Arcade Game
TMNT II: The Arcade Game
Kid Icarus
California Games
Dr Mario
The Goonies
Duck Hunt
Maniac Mansion

...just to name a few

[Damon Plus]

Come on, leave some games for the others to say...

I think we should say no more than three games for every member.

[calthaer]

X-Com: UFO Defense

That is all.

[imanerd0011]

Crystalis
Little League Baseball
Faxanadu

[NeoZeedeater]

Come on, leave some games for the others to say...

I think we should say no more than three games for every member.

Good idea. There are way too many but here are three underrated ones that come to mind:

System Shock(PC) - Ahead of its time and still brilliant today, check out Looking Glass Studio's eerie first-person action/adventure classic.

Elemental Gearbolt(PS1) - A gun game like no other, from Alfa System. The art is excellent and the RPG elements are a unique touch.

TRON Deadly Discs(InTV) - I hate the Intellivision controller but man is it perfect for this game. Pure addiction.

[Damon Plus]

My 2 other games:

Wonderboy III: Dragon´s Trap (SMS): Probably the best Master System game ever, with beatutiful graphics and an awesome soundtrack. You have to transform into different animals to use their habilities (as a hawk you can fly, as a mouse you can go through narrow passages..) while exploring a big world searching the zombie dragon to remove the curse he put on you.

River City Ransom (Nes): What can I say about this classic wich, on a recent poll, was declared best beat´em-up on the system? Innovative gameplay, lots of different moves, humour... It´s multiplayer heaven, too.[/u]

[Darth Sensei]

Vice City PS2
Duke Nukem 3D - PC
Civilization 3 - PC

Just a few that came directly to mind.

[Querjek]

ANIMAL CROSSING

[MegaDrive20XX]

CastleVania Bloodlines...many fans keep missing this one, I dunno why.

[MikeBoh8]

Street fighter 3 third strike
halo 2
Espn football 2k5

[Cauterize]

just a few more added to my huge list :P