IGN Top 100 games

Bond · 12-01-2007, 06:59 PM

Final Fantasy VII is number 76? What the fuck?

BreakABone · 12-01-2007, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bond

Final Fantasy VII is number 76? What the fuck?

*Looks at list*

The nerve of those people. The number one game of all-time is a 2D platformer! There is no story. Where the hell is the FMV? The voice acting? The intricate characters? The branching plotlines! The nervES

DeathsHand · 12-01-2007, 08:53 PM

Top 100 lists of anything are lame... The top 10 or so are usually fairly predictable, and 50-100 are usually just folks randomly listing games that they can think of that they enjoyed at one point in time or another...
Rayman 2? Yeah what the hell, let's stick it at 99...

They mention how PD was basically a bigger, better Goldeneye, but place it at a lower position... Ok, so maybe they're factoring in the freshness of it's time? Yeah, then they say flat-out that Half-Life 2 didn't innovate so much as it did perfect, and it scores hire than the original...
In the blurb about Castlevania: SotN, they mention how Dracula X: Rondo of Blood is "Arguably the best game of the series", but apparently that's not enough to top Archon and make the list... And they don't even attempt to humor us by ranking one of the first installments.
And for Christsake, they use a picture of the Game Boy Color installment of Bionic Commando when mentioning the NES game.

Though I was surprised that System Shock 2 ranked so high... Especially when compared to the previously mentioned #76.
I would have thought it'd appear at like 87 with the other glorified honorable mentions.
Then again, it is a rather hip game these days.
CBGB? I love that band!

Dylflon · 12-02-2007, 04:00 AM

The only game left off this list that I REALLY think should be on it is The Sims. That game got so many non-gamers into the video game world.

Jason1 · 12-02-2007, 12:38 PM

After a count, I have played 51 of these games fairly extensivley. More if you include games I have at least picked up and tried at some point.

I cant figure out why they say Half Life 2 didnt innovate. I would consider the Gravity Gun and the amazing physics engine to be pretty innovative...I mean that had never been done before...

Angrist · 12-05-2007, 06:38 PM

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The only game left off this list that I REALLY think should be on it is The Sims. That game got so many non-gamers into the video game world.

I started a house and single girl + cat on a friend his Wii, I was amazed at how addicting it was.

Pretty ironic by the way, I created what could be my 'dream girl', then she turned into a lesbian after I had scared off the first guy that came at my door.

Professor S · 12-07-2007, 02:36 PM

For the record, if millions of people love a game, and you happen to be a member of a small minority that hate it, that does not mean the game sucks.

It means its a great game you don't like. And there is nothing wrong with that.

My issues with the list:

1) Anything Metroid Prime does not belong in the top 50.

2) I'm suprise neither Super Mario Ball Scrarching (import) and Legend of Zelda: Because It Makes Money didn't make the list. A little overkill.

3) Regardless of you feelings on Halo, it belongs in the top ten just because of its influence on the industry. It is the Super Mario Bros of the modern gaming era.

4) River Raid and Nintendo Ice Hockey belong in the top 20 just because I said so.

Overall, not that bad of a list. Just too heavy on Mario, Zelda and old role playing games. Strategy should have had a better representation as well, I think.

Bube · 12-07-2007, 02:46 PM

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4) River Raid and Nintendo Ice Hockey belong in the top 20 just because I said so.

Just because you say a game should be in the top 20 doesn't mean it's a good game. It just means you like it.

manasecret · 12-07-2007, 03:22 PM

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Strategy should have had a better representation as well, I think.

I agree. It should have been Civ IV, not II.

gekko · 12-02-2007, 06:26 PM

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Final Fantasy VII is number 76? What the fuck?

It was one of the worst games I've ever played. Horrible story, boring as all hell, and the characters had cylinders for arms. Ya, stupid.

thatmariolover · 12-02-2007, 11:52 PM

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It was one of the worst games I've ever played. Horrible story, boring as all hell, and the characters had cylinders for arms. Ya, stupid.

When did you develop this incredible sense of humor? Seriously, did it like spring up overnight or have I just been misreading your posts for years?

gekko · 12-03-2007, 01:36 AM

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When did you develop this incredible sense of humor? Seriously, did it like spring up overnight or have I just been misreading your posts for years?

No, FF7 truly blows ass. So does FF8, FF9, FF4, FF3, and every other one I've played. Actually, FF Adventure was half decent back in the day. All the others though were awful.

I'm probably alone, but I play games for entertainment, not to put me to sleep. I prefer sleeping pills to the Final Fantasy series.

BreakABone · 12-03-2007, 02:14 AM

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No, FF7 truly blows ass. So does FF8, FF9, FF4, FF3, and every other one I've played. Actually, FF Adventure was half decent back in the day. All the others though were awful.

I'm probably alone, but I play games for entertainment, not to put me to sleep. I prefer sleeping pills to the Final Fantasy series.

Dylflon · 12-03-2007, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by gekko

No, FF7 truly blows ass. So does FF8, FF9, FF4, FF3, and every other one I've played. Actually, FF Adventure was half decent back in the day. All the others though were awful.

I'm probably alone, but I play games for entertainment, not to put me to sleep. I prefer sleeping pills to the Final Fantasy series.

Oh Gekko.

I find your special blend of irony and sarcasm refreshing.

Keep up the good work tickling our collective funny bones.

Bond · 12-03-2007, 08:11 AM

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No, FF7 truly blows ass. So does FF8, FF9, FF4, FF3, and every other one I've played. Actually, FF Adventure was half decent back in the day. All the others though were awful.

I'm probably alone, but I play games for entertainment, not to put me to sleep. I prefer sleeping pills to the Final Fantasy series.

At least I don't cut myself.