by Feeney » Sun Nov 04, 2007 12:22 am
Lets put the cat among the pigeons with a bit of a 'killer question'.
What was the top 3 games for each of you that read this thread, that was the 'defining' game for you, on any platform from any time?
I'll start.....
The first game that completely blew me away was, technically, the first proper western release in the series, Final Fantasy VII. It was the first game that pulled me in and wouldn't let go until I unearthed all of its secrets (beat the Emeralds and obtained Knights of the Round Materia Summon, 60 hours play still on an original PSone Mem card!). It was also the first game that I remember that actually made me feel gutted that someone had died in a game (Aeris! I wanted to kill Sephiroth so much after that!) and wanted to avenge it. The ending sequence was a little dissapointment, but the game as a whole more than made up for it.
For me, the second one was the original Metal Gear Solid on PSone. It was a proper 'grown up' game which at the time the PSone was doing so well at bringing games to the 20+'s. It had a gripping storyline which asked questions of itself and brought some cracking ideas to gaming (Psycho Mantis making your pad move and reading your memory card was quality, while the Sniper Wolf battle made you feel genuinely bad for killing an in game character). It kept the surprises coming and while some would say that it is heavy on dialogue, for me that adds to the atmosphere. Best bit in game - covering behind a crate from a soldier, ready to pounce and break his neck - until I sneeze, which alerts him to where I am! Frantic scramble for the cardboard box!
Thirdly, this is a bit of a departure from the other two, has to be Burnout Takedown. I have NEVER had so much unadulterated instant fun on a game as I have during my first few sessions on Road Rage. How much fun is it to crash into other cars, causing then to become a total wreck? A hell of a lot, that's how much!!
That's my list - for now. I've briefly played GOW and I have to admit I want to buy a 360 just for that. My list may change in the future............