500 best games of all time (280-261)

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There are video games that only bring short moments of entertainment. As time passed, their names gradually sank into oblivion. But there are still games whose value will remain forever, always known to the world as symbols and milestones in the development of this type of entertainment. Those will be the games that we will introduce in the article series: 500 best games of all time, and this is a continuation of the previous part.

280. Icon

(2001, PlayStation 2, other platforms)

Developed with minimalism in mind, eliminating unnecessary structures in the game, Ico is the typical game of author Fumito Ueda. Ico took the classic idea of ​​a boy meeting a girl. Ico uses minimalism to tell an emotional story, making it one of the most popular games of all time.

279. Dark Souls 2

(2014, PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbDmI_2IVQ8

Forcing players to learn and follow its rules, Dark Souls 2 creates a larger world with more secrets, while increasing the challenge 10 times. Dark Souls keeps players constantly exploring, while always warning themselves that death is just one step away.

278. Wasteland

(1988, Apple II, other systems)

Wasteland’s post-apocalyptic setting paved the way for the successful Fallout title. In addition to a fairly similar context, Wasteland allows players to increase their skills, interact with characters and influence the world. This is the first game where your choices before will completely affect the plot, always making you consider your actions.

277. Ultima 7: The Black Gate

(1992, PC, other systems)

According to author Richard Garriott, Ultima 7: The Black Gate is the most perfectly designed game in the series. The Black Gate introduces major changes to the Ultima formula in terms of character control and real-time gameplay. Reviewed by Computer Gaming World as “bold and strange at launch, The Black Gate is one of the best role-playing games ever.

276. The Stanley Parable

(2013, PC, other systems)

Constantly changing, constantly talking directly to the player, The Stanley Parable is the result of author Davey Wreden’s experiment to see what happens when the player goes against the game’s mission. Changing according to the player’s decisions, The Standley Parable is a test of player-game interaction: whether the game will succeed, even if it fails on its own.

275. Tenchu: Stealth Assassins

(1998, PlayStation)

Tenchu: Stealth Assassins was one of the first ninja games to focus on the ‘stealth’ detail. Forcing players to think hard about their approach to the audience instead of just slashing, Tenchu ​​focuses more on strategy than other ninja games we saw in the late 90s.

274. Snake

(1976, Arcade, other platforms)

Forcing players to calculate ahead and move the snake around, Snake is one of the most popular games of all time. Available in all Nokia phones to PCs, Snake is designed to be played anywhere and anytime, and entertaining to keep us wanting to play again and again.

273. Shadow Hearts: Covenant

(2004, PlayStation 2)

The sequel to Shadow Hearts, Covenant received huge acclaim when it was released in 2004. The game vastly improved upon the original’s battle system, adding new moves and attack customization. Critics also praised the plot, music, and graphics, which IGN called the “perfect sequel”.

272. Quake 3: Arena

(1999, PC, other systems)

Quake 3: Arena really knows what fans want: multiplayer. That’s why Arena is the first to have a single-player campaign. Critics praised the fast-paced combat along with improved graphics and effects in the game. The game quickly became an electronic competition, helping pave the way for the booming esports industry.

271. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

(2001, Game Boy Advance, other platforms)

Going to court is never a good thing. But Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney makes going to court interesting. Bringing in the litigation system, Ace Attorney is a visual novel game that challenges the player to protect his client and find the lies of witnesses. The first part quickly made this series famous and created a large fanbase for this game.

270. MVP Baseball 2005

(2005, PlayStation 2, other platforms)

MVP Baseball 2005 was made for die hard baseball fans. According to SB Nation, “The game is quite repetitive but makes us addicted to it”, the game includes A-rank players, small prizes, big prizes and Easter eggs to unlock everything in the game. As SB Nation says: “What more could you ask for from a baseball game like this?”

269. Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA26pxd5qQ0

Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes did what the legacy versions should do: improve on the basics. Three times the number of characters of the first version, New Age of Heroes makes us more crazy and everything is refined compared to the original.

268. Heroes of Might and Magic 3

(1999, PC, other systems)

Heroes of Might and Magic 3 divides the gameplay into two parts: strategy and turn-based combat. In an extremely detailed world, players can explore many different map layers. Might and Magic 3 has created a large fan base thanks to its graphics and the harmony of these two game genres.

267. Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly

(2003, PlayStation 2, other platforms)

Fatal Frame 2 removes the defensive items from the survival horror series and replaces it with an old camera. Regarded as one of the scariest games of all time, Crimson Butterfly makes excellent use of the atmosphere, tricks, and irresistible abilities. According to Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann: “the ultimate horror experience on any device.”

266. Event[0]

(2016, PC, other systems)

Event[0] is a journey to find a companion when you are lonely. Abandoned in space, players must solve problems in the game without this help, without any human hands. The player has to create a relationship with an artificial memory that you can communicate with like a chat bot and doesn’t really want you to leave. Event[0] explore the feeling of loneliness that always clings to each of us.

265. Demon Attack

(1982, Atari 2600, other platforms)

Demon Attack doesn’t add much new, but the variety in the game has made the shooting genre completely different. Unlike other games with only one mode, Demon Attack has a total of 10 levels, each introducing a new enemy and completely different way of moving.

264. Sonic The Hedgehog 2

(1992, Genesis, other platforms)

Sonic The Hedgehog helps Sega have his own chicken game. Sonic The Hedgehog 2 helps Sega become the company that decides the fate of the gaming industry. Introducing a new structure that refines the game and its characters, Sonic 2 has made it the huge global franchise it is today.

263. Fez

(2012, Xbox 360, other systems)

Fez is both the angel and the devil of the indie gaming community. Awarded before the game’s release, Fez ushered in the innovation of indie games with 2D worlds, tricky puzzles, and bright graphics.

262. Age of Empires 2

(1999, PC, other systems)

Age of Empires 2 turns the shortcomings of its predecessor and improves them tenfold. Age of EMpires 2 is one of Microsoft’s first big strides before entering the Xbox gaming market.

261. Demon’s Souls

(2009, PlayStation 3)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw6efsilhNo

Creating a whole new subgenre of “souls”, Demon’s Souls tests players’ patience in a flashy gothic world. Challenging players continuously to make them feel refreshed every time they go through the rounds, Demon’s Souls makes a big impact on the fighting style as well as the challenges in the game.

Source: Polygon

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