Gaming Your Favorite Video Game

[Samsara]

I can't pick one from these two, but here are my two choices, both from the NES:

[B]Punch-Out!-[/B] How can you not like this game? The addictive gameplay mixed with the wondeful controls/characters make for a wonderful experiance and a great time. I could play this game hours on end and still not tire of it.

[B]Super Mario Bros. 3-[/B] I think I like this game just due to the fact that it brings back so many great memories for me. When I think of this game I think back to being in elementary school and pulling all nighters just to try and make it through this game. Plus after all these years I can go back and play it and not feel a bit different towards it. It is still an awesome game.

[Foshi Foci]

My favorite video game is Half Life 2.
This game was just amazing. The graphics, sound, physics, and characters were perfect. The use of physics was revolutionary and the pace of the game never let up. As you went through the game it just kept getting better and better. Air boat to gravity gun to Ravenholm to Buggy to Antlions to Striders to the super gravity gun; it was just incredible.

Resident Evil 4 and The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time are tied for second.

[Gavin]

[SIZE=1]I've played so many video games over the years that I'm not sure I could simply pick one and cal it my favourite. I mean you can't really compare whether GoldenEye 64 was a better game than Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time [just picking two great Nintendo 64 games for the sake of it] because they?re two totally different games on two totally different genres. However since this is merely based on personal favourites, rather than trying to establish the ?Best Video Game? of all time I guess I can make a go at it.

[b]GoldenEye 64:[/b] The best Shooter I have ever played without a shadow of a doubt, and probably one of the best multiplayers too. GoldenEye was brilliant for just so many reasons, not only because the movie version had an excellent plot on which to base the game, but also because it had such amazing gameplay, you actually felt that you were James Bond when you played that game. Yes there were a few weapons that could have been better [the Klobb was a gun that you avoided with all effort], but overall it was just a gaming experience, as I have yet to play a shooter that has been as good [HL:2 decided it didn?t want to work] or had such a great and fun multiplayer aspect to it. Definitely a game Nintendo should try and secure the right to remake.

[b]Knights of the Old Republic:[/b] This is without a doubt the single best Star Wars game that has been released, as well as being one of the great Role-Playing Games. The mix of the sheer power of the Star Wars saga, as well as some truly great characters and gaming moments makes this a definitely game to play for any serious gamer. On the technical side the game graphics still hold up well 2 years after it?s been released, it has an excellent skill and feat system, the score to the game is great and overall there are very few flaws with the game itself. Yes probably the only flaws are that the game is slightly short [25 hours to get through a game if not less, as my own record is 19] and you really only care about maybe 5 of the 9 characters.

[b]Final Fantasy VI:[/B] I haven?t beaten the game yet, and I?ve only played VI, VII, VIII and X so I can?t really saw it?s the best Final Fantasy game as there are five that I haven?t played. However Final Fantasy VI is definitely the best of the games that I have played, the story and characters are far, far superior to that of many of the other games, although to be fair VII is a very good game. That said VI has a superb story to it, a villain that you actually loathe with all your heart and characters that you actually do begin to care for. The gameplay is still great after all these years, although the graphics are quite dated [the movies in the PSOne version are very good though] but even the graphics don?t hold back what is a truly compelling game. I really have to finish it at some stage...

[b]Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker:[/b] Probably only loses out to A Link to the Past in terms of gameplay, but I prefer TWW for everything else. TWW?s animation was probably the best thing about it as the cel-shaded graphics added a kind of whimsical, fairy-tale dimension to it, which really did suit the game. The return of Z-Targeting and all the usual Zelda controls made the game feel right, and added to this the fact that the story was top-notch made the game a real feather in Nintendo?s cap. Some people have complained about the fact that you had to spend so much time exploring the sea in order to unlock the game?s secrets, but I found it to be the most relaxing part of the game. My only real complain with the game was Tingle, I loathe that lycra-clad little gremlin, and there is no way he should be able to demand such vast amounts for his services.

Well that?s me all done.[/SIZE]

[2010DigitalBoy]

[quote name='JT Darkfire]Have any of you even[I] heard [/I'] of Tales of Symphonia? I'd have to say that it and Final Fantasy IX are my two favorite games. I mean, come on, the intricate story line, the unexpected plot twists, the undeniable fact that those games are addictive? And don't forget Tales of Symphonia's unique battle style. The only downside to FF IX would have to be the somewhat DBZ feel that I get from it, but I guess that would have to be part of its charm.[/quote]

I agree that Tales of Symphonia is a truly great game, but I havent played much of it so I dont know just how great it is. The charachters are possibly the best charachters in any game I have ever played, which is why I would never in my LIFE compare it to Dragon Ball Z. I love that its very lighthearted and I feel comfortable playing it. One problem, if you can call it that, is that I tend to drink excessive ammounts of lemonade while playing it.

[Yoda]

Well, my two favorite games since they have been released are Knights of the Old Republic, and Knights of the Old Rebublic 2: The Sith Lords. However, I have been at odds deciding on which is better.

KotOR was the original, obviously, and I still remember the feeling of nervous excitement I had when I, after months of waiting and reading every damn article that had been published about it, finally got to play the game. My attention span has a tendency to be quite short, and so this title (as well as its sequal) hold their own as the only RPG's I have played through twice. Though, in fairness, this is basically a given with the light/darkside allignments that the game offers.

The story in the first KotOR is superior to that of KotOR2 (I recall grinning wildly when the identity of the main character was revealed). However, the gameplay, in retrospect, now seems limited having played KotOR2, and the characters within the game also seem weaker overall. As Gavin stated, I found myself completely disconnected from most of the games characters (I swear if I had to hear Mission call Zaalbar "Big Z" one more time...). This, however, I feel is KotOR2's strength. The characters seem to have far more depth to them, and overall have a far more attractive appeal to their personalities than the first game (especially Kreia, I especially admired the way her character, one of manipulation and shadow, eventually weeded into the overall plot, though because of the weaker story I saw it coming a mile away). I also thought that Sion was a much more convincing Sith than Malak was. Malak always seemed like a dog who had been let off his leach, and didn't have a clue what to do with all the freedom. Sion was: "We have all but destroyed the Jedi Knights... The Old Republic is crippled." Merciless, hateful, terribly successful, and with one hell of a cool voice. Having said that, I have played through KotOR2, and still have no idea what Nihlius was doing there. If anyone can enlighten me to this, please do.

Another aspect I find weaker in the first is the locations used. From now on, any game that goes to "Tatooine" and says it's important to the plot should be shot out of a cannon, into the Sun. I mean seriously, it's a desert. There was, and will never be anything there save Luke Skywalker's former home. Just leave it be at that. They were probably going to go to Endor aswell before one of the developers noticed and changed it to Kashyyyk. Now, in KotOR2 you get to visit far more interesting places that have gained much appeal through the EU, such as Nar Shaddaa and Onderon. Though I wasn't a fan of going back to Korriban and Dantooine. I mean, Dantooine was sensible as it had a connection to the plot, but putting Korriban in there just seemed like they weren't in the mood to design another location and so just churned up one from the original.

KotOR2 also carries a more menacing feel than the first, and this is set from the get-go, when you wake up on a mining facility, with it's entire crew dead, and your only clues a series of holo recordings that just raise more questions than give answers. Add to that you soon find out that the Sith are mercilessly hunting you, and the game takes on a very dark motif indeed. KotOR was more plot driven, and didn't seem to rely as much on mood (which isn't a bad thing in any respect).

Well, I went off on a bit of a rant there, just shows how much I love these games. With any luck, KotOR3 will blow them both out of the water so that, not only will I have a single favorite game, but also because it would have to be a classic to upstage the first two.

[Gelgoog Pilot]

Well Yoda...You and I are very alike in our thoughts of those two spectacular games. However I have some differences...you say that Malak was a terrible Sith I disagree...I feel that the "dog" feel to him was appropriate. If you'll recall he was a mere apprentice...he was still new to being the Sith Lord...I think they worked it out nicely. Although Sion was definetly a bit more evil.

The definetly could have done without Tatooinee...lol...but the Wookie planet? Come one how can you say no to [B]"Rawwwr!"[/B] I mean really...That statement is far too compelling...and the only reasons you had to go there was of course the star maps...that was it..that was why the story took you there...

To try and solve your quetion about Nihlius...well you'll have to look somewhere else for advice on that...I will firuge it out...I jsut haven't yet :animesigh

So yeah, I loved KotR and the sequel...but honestly a favorite Video game...are you crazy...I love all of them...that's why I got them...sure some sucked ***...but I only rented them or sold them as soon as I could before someone found out I actually baught them like...*shudders* Unlimited Saga...I have yet to find someone who liked that game...

[Mitch]

This is a very hard question to answer. So, instead of just limiting it down to one game, I'm going to point out a little slew of games I enjoy.

[i]Dance Dance Revolution[/i] is a game I enjoy. I've been playing it about 5 or so months at this point, usually daily, although lately I've been taking it easy. This game is so great because it's so simple, yet it takes a lot more skill. If you're familiar with it, you've seen people DDRing and they make it look so easy. But once you get up on the dance pad and try to dance so fast your legs are burning fire, it's a lot harder than you'd think. I'm far from becoming the best at this game, and it's crazy how good some people are at this game. It's kind of frustrating but at the same time, it makes you more determined to get better, to get that good. The game also implements exercise, which is something a lot of people don't get enough of. It's also addicting.

[i]Parasite Eve[/i] has always been one of my more favorite games. It's probably an odd choice since a lot of people might disagree on its greatness. But I really enjoy it. What I enjoy most about it was how fresh it felt when I first played it way back in '97 or whenever it came out. It's basically an RPG, but it mixes survivor horror elements as well as adventure elements, creating truly original gameplay. It's also got a nice plot and story that keeps you playing. It's flawed, though: it's short. Although the Chrysler building makes up for this, and also the EX game, critics' main harping point has always been it's too short.

[i]Chrono Trigger[/i] is just a game that I think is generally loved to death. In this gaming age I notice some of the newer gamers haven't played it. If you haven't played this game, you [i]must[/i]. It was a game released way back in the 16-bit days of the Genesis and the SNES, but it's a real gem of a game, and you should let none of your gaming biases get in the way of seeing this. Sure, the graphics may be 2D, and aren't as good as the eye candy we see today. But that doesn't matter with a game such as this. It's a timeless game that has an amazing plot and it's a game that nearly any gamer can pick up and enjoy very much.

[i]Starcraft[/i] is an amazing RTS. I've been playing it for years and it hasn't gotten old. This game can sap hours and hours of your life. To this day, battle.net still has quite a number of people coming onto SC and still playing it online. It's that good.

[Gelgoog Pilot]

[QUOTE=Mitch]

[i]Starcraft[/i] is an amazing RTS. I've been playing it for years and it hasn't gotten old. This game can sap hours and hours of your life. To this day, battle.net still has quite a number of people coming onto SC and still playing it online. It's that good.[/QUOTE]

Ahmen Brother, I also still frequent the halls of Battle.net. In fact I still find people who have NEVER played the game before...like...this dude who didn't know how to make a sunken or how to lift off his Command Center...I of course unlik ethe other people on ther didn't just call him a noob and move on...I instead helped him out and tought him the ways of the zerg lol :D