Top 10 video games
I've composed an entry of the top 10 video games I've played. Now as a gamer, this has taken me a long time to evaluate, as well as gather images good enough to show you why I placed them in the positions I have done. I hope you enjoy reading.
10 - Guardian's Crusade (PS1)
I played this game when I first got a Playstation 1. It's one of those games that anyone can enjoy, it isn't too difficult for a child, yet adults won't feel embarrassed to admit they play it.
The storyline involves your character bumping into a pig-like monster, and you're ordered by a fairy to deliver it back to God's Tower. However, the mayor of your town orders you to take it to the Cave of Fear and leave it to die. By this point, you start forming an attachment with the creature (Your character, and YOU), which you call "Baby". So don't be ashamed to weep.
9 - The legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (DS)
I think we're all a little bit in love with Zelda. She's a fearless, feisty version of Princess Peach. Why Spirit Tracks over Ocarina of Time, you ask? Personal Preference. I enjoyed the villains, storyline, and added train adventure. I felt there was much more thinking necessary in Spirit Tracks, and common sense is essential. I can't say much about the game without ruining it for those that haven't played yet.
8 - Fallout: Brotherhood Of Steel (PS2)
I don't know many people that have played this version of Fallout, but it's definitely a gem. You have all the freedom you do in the newer Fallout games, as well as slightly worse graphics (Which to an easily-scared woman, is a positive thing). It was quite a long game compared to a lot of other PS2 games, and there are many jumpy moments. A particular scene in a lab has stuck in my memory, when the lights go out and there's just a faint red glow. You can hear a mutant darting about, and you have to well... Survive.
You also have the addictive and adorable Vault Boy as a character.
7 - Doom II (PC/Megadrive)
Doom has got to be one of the most successful and pioneering series of all time. The creators made first person shooters popular with Wolfenstein, and majorly 1-upped themselves with Doom. I chose Doom II, for the advancements in Monsters and levels.
Doom II was much harder than the original. Particularly with such monsters as the irritating Pain Elemental, which shoots Lost Souls quicker than you can fire. The Revenant, a fast moving skeleton that fires heat-seeking rockets. And my personal favourite, the arch-vile, who has an eerie 'start-up' sound, and a slightly religious feel to it's movements and attack.
There are many WAD's of Doom created by fans, including ones where people have created their own monsters, added enemies from others, and some where you can play as the enemies. Doom is an all-round great game series.
6 - Baldurs Gate: Dark Alliance II (PS2/Xbox)
Ah, the Elder Scrolls experts. Dark Alliance is a little gem for fans of Skyrim and Oblivion. Made by the same people, It has a similar feel, just a less complicated game. One of the best fantasy RPG's, you can build your character, place your skills, choose your missions. I was particularly fond of the villains in the game, my favourite being Luvia Bloodmire, heiress of Bloodmire Manor, which below holds a laboratory fill of mutants, creations of the woman herself.
While the Champions games (Of Norrath/Return to Arms) also get recognition here, Dark Alliance just tips it. They got the characters just right. It's also one of those games where the bosses right-hand-man is also tougher than he himself.
5 - Canis Canem Edit (PS2/Xbox)
(Bully USA)
From the makers of Grand Theft Auto, Canis Canem Edit! Fantastically addictive guilty pleasure. Whether It's perfecting the collectibles percentage, going to class, or giving nerds wedgies, this game offers fun in numerous ways.
Temporarily banned in Florida for it's Bullying and violent "message", Canis Canem Edit offers many ways to torture other students. You can pull the fire alarm and place marbles by the entrance, then sit back and watch everyone get angry at you. You can start fights between the cliques. Stuff others into lockers. Throw water balloons. Oh and be sure not to cheat on your girlfriend, as you may get a kick in the balls.
4 - Zombies (Megadrive/Genesis/SNES)
(Zombies Ate My Neighbours USA)
Zombies is one of the best Megadrive games of all time, I remember it well from my childhood. Although i can openly admit I have still not completed all 50 levels. The only real flaw with Zombies is when you enter the password of a level, you are placed there with minimal weapons. If you want to finish the game, be sure to have nothing else scheduled that day.
I have a particular fondness for this game, as when I was in Junior school, my dad had me in aftercare as he worked. I was popular in Aftercare as I was the one who brought in all the games. I'd sit playing Zombies with all the other kids around me gawping in awe.
3 - Castle Of Illusion (Megadrive)
If you love cute games, play this. If you are a heartless c***, play this. If you're a robot who's been specifically designed to continuously hold no emotion, play this. You'll love it.
It's honestly one of the most adorable games with a simple story line. The evil witch Mizrabel has captured minnie, collect the gems in each world to save her! With it being "tries" instead of lives, the fact that your bum is your weapon, and the adorable way Mickey dances when you're not moving him, It's guaranteed to twitch something in your heart.
2 - Plants vs. Zombies (PC/iPad/DS)
I first found myself playing Plants vs. Zombies almost 3 years ago, when I was in HMV with a friend. I stopped to fiddle with the iPads and found myself there playing for about a hour. There's so much right with Plants vs. Zombies. It ticks every box apart from Story line, which it doesn't need. The soundtrack is very catchy, made by Laura shigihara. You'll find yourself repeating the mini-games to gain more coins, with which you can buy more plants. It's as though each plant has it's own personality, and for such a simple game, it seems so in depth.
Upon completion, we see the Sunflower sing "There's a Zombie on your Lawn", which, if you haven't heard, do not google. You will not get it out of your head.
(MY nails!)
We've reached the top spot on my countdown...
1 - Monkey Island (PC/PS2)
(Secret/Revenge/Curse/Escape/Tales)
The Monkey Island games WERE my childhood. I had the originals on Floppy Disk. These games had everything I like in a game. Loveable characters you can relate to. Witty dialogue. A great, often unpredictable storyline. A soundtrack that's worthy of it's own iPod playlist. The games were made very well. I've never found a glitch, and my only flaw is that they stopped at 5 on such a cliffhanger, grr!
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I would also like to state those I had to cut out of the list, but deserve recognition: The Sims, Streets of Rage, GTA, Alien Storm, Quackshot, Monster Lair Wonder Boy III, Lemmings, Talmits Adventure, Spyro, Ridge Racer, Bomberman, Bubble Bobble, Bust A Move, Professor Layton, Diner Dash, Champions of Norrath, Champions Return to Arms, Fallout 3, Pokemon, The Simpsons Hit and Run.
