[ALL] Leftwich's Top 100 Games of All Time

[Leftwich]

86
Time Crisis

Platform: Arcade/Playstation

Wow this is another one of those games that takes me back to the days of being in arcades. Luckily you can still find Time Crisis in one of its iterations at pretty much any mall or bowling alley.

Time Crisis came out way back in 1995 but ended up getting ported to the Playstation along with that sweet gun controller in 1997. But for those who don’t know exactly what this game is, it’s a rail shooter but unlike a previous game on this list known as The House of the Dead. The difference is the introduction of the pedal to hide from gunfire. You simply step on the pedal to pop out and shoot mother fuckers in the face. If you wanna hide you just take your foot off the pedal, reload or do whatever you want. You can’t simply hide forever because you will run out of time hence the name “Time Crisis”. So if you haven’t figured it out yet this game doesn’t have much of story, I mean you can follow it if you want but who the hell wants to do that? This game is simply about pulling the trigger and progressing till you beat the game. The game has spawned numerous sequels and is set to have Time Crisis 5 come out in 2012; none of those make this list because the first one was so revolutionary. Just to let you guys know I’ve beaten all of them in the Arcade and the 3rd is probably the hardest.

One game worthy of your time if you can find it in the Arcade is Time Crisis. Doesn’t matter which one it is just try it out and I guarantee you’ll drop more than a dollar in this game. Just a word of personal excitement is that they’re re-releasing this game in an HD update next year (yeah 2013).

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEyk22Jr8aQ"]Time Crisis - Stage 1 - YouTube[/ame]
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[IamMedellin]

takes me back to the arcades, SO Fun...Time crisis owns ALOTTA my quarters

If Sony ever released this Game...Id buy a PSmove :yep:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kCuVDgoxVw"]CarnEvil - Introduction - YouTube[/ame]

 

[Leftwich]

85
Pitfall

Platform: Atari 2600

Yes I am not lying about this; I have actually played this on the Atari 2600. My grandparents who lived in Florida had it and I played the shit out of it as a young kid. This game was so simplistic yet complex at the same time. If I could find this I’d be more than ecstatic to play it on any console.

Pitfall is a very straight forward game. Not a Sandbox like Skyrim or multiplayer like Left 4 Dead. Pitfall is basically run, grab the swinging vine and don’t let the alligator eat you. This game is 30 years old this year and one of the most frustrating games in that time period. I mean u have 20 minutes to collect 32 treasures strewn throughout the jungle. I remember the game spawned numerous sequels across the Atari 2600, Genesis, SNES and even the Playstation but the original iteration on the Atari is the best of the whole series. The Playstation had upgraded Harry’s tale to 3-D polygonal models but it lost all the nostalgic feel to it. Finally something funny i loved about this game was every time you swung across the vine he would do the Tarzan yell and on an Atari it is funny as shit.

All in all Pitfall is for the old school gamers here. The newer gamers will probably not see the appeal or the fun of such a basic game but if you want a challenge and are willing to spend 20 fun minutes trying to beat this game by all means do so. By the way this is the second oldest game on the list.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwfF5-Wt6YU"]Pitfall (Atari 2600) (How To Beat Home Video Games 2) - YouTube[/ame]
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[Jmiles]

wow wasnt expecting this game at all. lol

My pops found an atari in the attic a couple of years back still in its original package, we broke it out and played like 4 or 5 different games... this was one of them. Fun times.

 

[Leftwich]

Stealth what is wrong with Pitfall.

 

[StealthShot]

Stealth what is wrong with Pitfall.

I told you i hate every game older then the NES, so you get groaned.

 

[DSpydr84]

If Mr. Bones doesn't make this list, that will prove only one thing..... that you've never heard of Mr. Bones. Greatest game that no one has ever played in the history of gaming.

 

[Twigg4075]

87

Grand Theft Auto
Platform: PS2/PC/Game Boy Color

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You should fix that since it was PS1, not PS2. Also, you say that people should "finish it". I didn't think you could? I thought all that game was about was getting a high score, like the old days? I didn't think they actually introduced a "story" until GTA2?​

 

[Leftwich]

You should fix that since it was PS1, not PS2. Also, you say that people should "finish it". I didn't think you could? I thought all that game was about was getting a high score, like the old days? I didn't think they actually introduced a "story" until GTA2?

Thanks Twigg. And by finish it i mean see all three cities that inspired the next console generation games.

 

[Leftwich]

84

Infamous
Platform: Playstation 3

I never played this game until this year and I can’t believe what I totally missed out on. In my opinion this is, at least in single player, Sony’s answer to Crackdown on the Xbox. One big difference, Sony did it way better.

I would probably have never played this game hadn’t it been for those dick heads hacking into the PSN and having it down for over a month. But back to the game, Infamous is like playing a modern comic book. Big ass crystal explodes in the middle of the city, you get magic powers and have to take down evil. Let me get this out of the way first, the plot twist at the end of the game blew my mind and is probably one of the most shocking I’ve seen in a video game. I’m talking pretty highly of this game but there is a tragic downfall to this game that keeps it at number 84. It is very repetitive. Sure you can unlock new powers but I saw myself around the 12 hour mark wanting the game to be over cause it was getting repetitious as shit. It’s still a very good game and fun as hell to play but with most all sandbox games you run into fetch quests and side missions that are more of the same. I can’t leave it on such a sour note; one thing very attractive about this game is the voice acting. Some of the best voice actors I’ve heard in a game.

All in all Infamous is a good game to play if you’re into sandbox games. Luckily for me I was a beneficiary of the Playstation network being hacked. If you haven’t played it, pick it up from Gamefly, borrow it or do whatever it is worth at least a story playthrough. You don’t have to go for all the side stuff.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-NBsSfxH30"]inFAMOUS - Official Trailer - YouTube[/ame]
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[Twigg4075]

Thanks Twigg. And by finish it i mean see all three cities that inspired the next console generation games.

Ok, got ya. I was actually confused myself not long ago which is why I figured it needed clarification. I scored the GTA/GTA2/GTA:London PS1 package on Ebay a while back. I was pondering popping them in and playing through them since I hadn't played them in so long and someone had pointed out that you can't really "play through" the first game as it didn't really have a story, just racking up a score.

Nice pick with inFamous too.

 

[Senser81]

MOAR!

But no moar WWF or skateboarding games, please.

 

[Buzzman]

That trailer is gravy.

 

[Leftwich]

MOAR!

But no moar WWF or skateboarding games, please.

I'm not at my computer to see my list but I don't think either of those game types remain on my list

 

[Jmiles]

I'm not at my computer to see my list but I don't think either of those game types remain on my list

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater... nuff said

 

[Leftwich]

I havent been home at all today so expect an update late tonight or early tomorrow. I know I promised an update everyday but I've been busy today and the only way I can post right now is from my phone

 

[JBregz]

Great choice with Infamous. Thought it would be higher on the list though.

 

[Leftwich]

83
Half-life
Platform: PC/PS2

Wow to think that this game was pretty much the beginning of a lot of FPS’s. I understand Doom, Duke Nukem and Wolfenstein came before Half-life but Half-life actually gave FPS’s a story, puzzles and keeping the player involved even through cut-scenes.

I luckily had a PC good enough to run Half-life when it debuted but I knew a lot of friends who would come over for hours just to watch me play. This game was pretty damn groundbreaking for the time. The story was amazing for the time and the action was top notch throughout the entire game. Some scenes were “disturbing” while some were funny. It was the first time I was actually engrossed by a first person shooter. I was playing to complete the story and not to just shoot people in the head. Among other great things about this game, Dr. Gordon Freeman is an instantly recognizable name in video games mainly because the developers at valve made us care about his health and well being. The story isn’t the longest but the amount of expansions that came from this game is a amazing. The expansions are great but the community mods were even more so, especially the mod that took multiplayer gaming to the next level. That game is simply known as Counterstrike. Unfortunately I don’t wanna talk about Counterstrike just yet, you’ll find out why at a later date.

Please do not sleep on this game if you have never played it. The graphics may look lackluster today but you can get this game on steam for dirt cheap and it’s worth at least one play through. Hell the story and gameplay is better than a lot of shit videogame companies shove down our throats these days.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtIp8jOo8_o"]Half Life Trailer by James Benson - YouTube[/ame]
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[Senser81]

83
Half-life
Platform: PC/PS2

Wow to think that this game was pretty much the beginning of a lot of FPS’s. I understand Doom, Duke Nukem and Wolfenstein came before Half-life but Half-life actually gave FPS’s a story, puzzles and keeping the player involved even through cut-scenes.

I luckily had a PC good enough to run Half-life when it debuted but I knew a lot of friends who would come over for hours just to watch me play. This game was pretty damn groundbreaking for the time. The story was amazing for the time and the action was top notch throughout the entire game. Some scenes were “disturbing” while some were funny. It was the first time I was actually engrossed by a first person shooter. I was playing to complete the story and not to just shoot people in the head. Among other great things about this game, Dr. Gordon Freeman is an instantly recognizable name in video games mainly because the developers at valve made us care about his health and well being. The story isn’t the longest but the amount of expansions that came from this game is a amazing. The expansions are great but the community mods were even more so, especially the mod that took multiplayer gaming to the next level. That game is simply known as Counterstrike. Unfortunately I don’t wanna talk about Counterstrike just yet, you’ll find out why at a later date.

Please do not sleep on this game if you have never played it. The graphics may look lackluster today but you can get this game on steam for dirt cheap and it’s worth at least one play through. Hell the story and gameplay is better than a lot of shit videogame companies shove down our throats these days.

Half Life Trailer by James Benson - YouTube
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I remember playing Half-Life...it was a great game. The first time I played it, I would lead the scientists to their doom and laugh, but then near the end of the game I received a "Game Over" because I had allowed to many scientists to die. Funny.

 

[Leftwich]

82
Halo: Combat Evolved

Platform: Xbox/PC/Mac/Xbox 360

Now before you guys get your panties in a bunch hear me out about this one. Halo was a great single player mode and had a pretty good story but local only multiplayer was the reason I can’ keep this game higher on my list.

I understand that back in 2001 console multiplayer was still in its infancy and Halo was not ready for online multiplayer. The problem with that is split screen multiplayer is retarded unless is 1998 and you’re playing Goldeneye on the N64. Its rather unfortunate that this is the reason Halo is not higher on my list because it is as great game and started an almost billion dollar franchise. The story is pretty good and made Master Chief a household name. The gameplay set the standard for all console shooters but I highly doubt I could go back and play it again. I lost interest in the Halo franchise after the third one unfortunately. I’ll admit back in the day when this game came out I played the living shit out of it but even with the HD remake of the original I still don’t wanna play. Maybe I’ve outgrown the over the top elements of the shooter or I’ve been spoiled by Battlefield and Call of Duty. But Halo does deserve high praise for getting the Xbox on the map and laying the groundwork for how shooters should be done. They got everything right, sound, style and gameplay and to this day a lot of offline and online console shooters like to emulate Halo’s style. Congrats to the guys at Bungie.

I’m sure about 99 percent of this site has played Halo in some way shape or form and if you haven’t you need to get your ass in gear and at least get a taste of what this franchise has to offer. As always there is a video for the two of you who have never played or seen this game before.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4ZUvPfi1bM"]Halo 1 Trailer - YouTube[/ame]
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