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Just a note - Valve didn't actually come up with the concept of Portal's gameplay - That was an indie company who made Narbacular Drop, and Valve then asked them to help them make Portal.
But yeah, I definitely think that Portal and Portal 2 are games that MUST be played. Minecraft, too, is a really great game and an example of how open and diverse a game can be. |
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I never really played very much of the old Sonic games. They're good, but I'm more into ones with a bit of a story to see. I actually started out with Shadow the Hedghog, now I've played a lot of others [including ones /before/ Shadow that have better graphics] I have to agree that the game is fairly bad in terms of graphics.
I'd have to say that the best games for people to try are: Blue Dragon - Very good storyline, very addicting if you like RPGs, and an atagonist you just will hate to your very core. Hamtaro - Very old and very much for little kids, but hey, it's easy, fun, and very cute. Megaman - Long storylines, lots of fighting, lots of missions and sidequests. The viruses constantly showing up and bothering you can make it a bit of a drag at times, though. |
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Cannot be stressed enough. I'm not even into shooters, and this game was and is pure gold.
I'm gonna mention the same game I always do in threads like these: Fire Emblem. =P It's gameplay that's both accessible and hardcore, like extreme chess. It's simple on the outside and easy to learn but there's always more to do and discover. Then top it off with incredible storylines and unforgettable characters. One of the best strategy series out there, period. |
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But don't play Deus Ex on windows 7 unless you like discoloration.
I'd have to say the old Fallout games. Really a great RPG game that actually did choice well. You could easily choose to go with one faction then as soon as they trust you kill all their children with a sledgehammer. Win. There's also Need for Speed Underground 2 for anyone into racing games. Customizing every inch of your car with literally millions of combinations is rarely done these days. Mass Effect for similar reasons as Fallout. Though like all Bioware games you can't kill whoever you want. Duuuumb. The STALKER series is pretty good for FPSRPG types. Yes I have a fetish for post-apocalyptic nuclear wasteland games. |
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I recommend the following games because I've played and enjoyed them and they define the genre they exist in.
1. The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. Although OoT is critically acclaimed for defining 3-D adventuring, it was in fact Majora's Mask who brought with its predecessor an updated control scheme, a more well-woven, darker story, an antagonist who was literally insane, and more emphasis on sidequests and exploration. 2. Super Metroid. Any pro Metroid fan would be able to tell you that Super Metroid is the pinnacle of 2-D platforming games. Any pro Metroid fan would also tell you that it's still a challenge for them to 100% it and speed-run it despite the fact that people have been going at this thing for like 17 years. 3. GoldenEye 007. Although I prefer EA Software's spiritual successor for the same console, The World is Not Enough, GoldenEye is still a big hit with friends and cousins whenever they come over. The arcade-y FPS multiplayer is loads of fun, despite the fact that this game hasn't aged very well. 4. Metroid Prime. OoT/MM defined 3-D platforming and exploration. Metroid Prime did it again. Combining FPS elements with the classic Metroid claustrophobic exploration and adding an amazingly written narrative makes the Prime games what they are, and what they are is kickass. I'd also recommend the Prime Trilogy remake or Metroid Prime 3: Corruption as the added FPS Wii Remote/Nunchuk schemes make the games feel so much smoother. 5. Star Wars: Rogue Squadron. StarFox is overrated. Rogue Squadron is the best dogfighter sim I've ever played. You're not on rails, you can pick your craft, there's several missions within each campaign level, the graphics are amazing for an N64 game (probably the best on the console), and the passcode system makes it even more fun. |
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Prototype is a great game that I started playing. Part parkour, part zombie apocalypse, really good graphics, and it uses the same engine as Spiderman 2 if any of you have played that (Another game you should play if you haven't) |
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Squeak Squad was a bit short and easy imo, and it dissapointed me you didn't have more options with mixing powers (pretty much everything except the sword things gave you randomized powers). Last edited by WherewolfTherewolf; June 18, 2011 at 09:27:52 AM. |
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Chrono Trigger, Dragon Quest V, (most, if not all)Pokemon games.
Why?.Well Chrono Trigger is a classic, and all nit-grit gamers should at least play through it once. Dragon Quest V has such a good story and gameplay that it should never be overlooked. Well Pokemon is Pokemon. |
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