500 best games of all time (460-441)

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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.

460. Picross 3D (2010, Nintendo DS)

What makes Picross 3D so much better than the original is the addition of a 3rd person perspective. Building on the addictive things of its predecessor – building visuals based on movement blocks – Picross 3D shines, more Depth into puzzles and new ways to solve.

459. Paper Mario (2001, Nintendo 64)

It’s strange to see a 17-year-old game still shine, but Paper Mario really has a very modern feel to it. The second version of Mario RPG, Paper Mario is considered one of the best games of its time, awe-inspiring because of the depth of gameplay as well as the tactics to use to overcome this 2D world.

458. Electroplankton (2006, Nintendo DS, other systems)

Electroplankton is a game that doesn’t know how to describe it to others. By interacting with the music by manipulating microorganisms, the game allows players to create beautiful melodies. This unique approach helps Electroplankton stand out among ad-focused music games.

457. Plants vs. Zombies (2009, PC, other systems)

When Plants vs. Zombies was released on mobile devices in 2009, it is completely different from other mobile games thanks to its presentation, depth and content. In an already saturated market, Plants vs. Zombie still won awards from the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences, and was nominated for a Game Developers Choice Awards for his design.

456. Cities: Skylines (2015, PC, other systems)

Cities: Skylines returns to reassert itself. After the failure of SimCity (2003), Skyline gave fans of the city building game series what they wanted: to create the city of their dreams. Games influence beyond the gaming industry. In Stockholm, the game was used to design and test residential plans.

455. Boulder Dash (1984, Atari 8-bit, other platforms)

Boulder Dash has been around for a long time. In the game, Rockford digs through caves to find rocks while avoiding being crushed by falling rocks. Boulder Dash taps into the “play one more game” mentality, leaving many people immersed for days in these caves.

454. Archon: The Light and The Dark (1983, Apple 8-bit, other platforms)

As one of the games published by EA, Archon combines strategy and fighting games. Just like playing chess, when taking a piece of the other side, a battle between the 2 pieces will happen to determine who is the winner. Like 2 games in 1, Archon needs players to be thoughtful and skilled enough to win this genre.

453. Dragon Age: Origins (2009, PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, other platforms)

Dragon Age: Origins set the standard for later open-world role-playing games. By mastering the way the game’s world is molded, as well as the characters and quests, Origins has the depth and level of detail that redefines the genre, helping to create a new world in a life. distinctive.

452. Angry Birds (2009, iOS, other systems)

It’s easy to think of Angry Birds as a phenomenon, for retailers to include the logo in children’s clothing or school backpacks. But actually Angry Birds has found the perfect addictive formula and turned it into a top game. Since its debut, Angry Birds has partnered with Star Wars to sell millions of branded shirts and have their own movie called Angry Birds.

451. The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings (2011, PC, Xbox 360, other platforms)

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings marks the stage where CD Projekt Red studio began to develop. Expanding the storyline, improving the combat system and building their own engine, the team has really improved significantly. And Assassins of Kings is an important milestone for Projekt Red to become one of the world’s leading game makers.

450. Professor Layton and the Unwound Future (2010, Nintendo DS)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cGE31hb51o

With its own charm and challenge, Professor Layton and the Unwound Future never reuses used puzzles. It takes math, logic and other skills to play, which in theory sounds pretty exhausting. But actually, Unwound Future is really interesting, you just need to brainstorm to find the answer.

449 Hitman Go (2014, iOS, other systems)

Hitman titles have always been about planning ahead and being ready for anything. Hitman Go follows this idea to create a puzzle game where players must plan their every move through a turn-based system. Hitman Go feels like playing chess, every move must be calculated and carefully considered.

448. Final Fantasy 10 (2001, PlayStation 2, other platforms)

Final Fantasy 10 was released on PlayStation 2. In addition to being the most beautiful game at the time in the Final Fantasy series, 10 also introduced major new systems, such as dynamic character building, that brought the series into current period. The changes in this game have caused the following installments to continue following it.

447. BioShock 2 (2010, PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8lngIFXRi4

BioShock 2 returns to Rapture’s demise, adding more of its content like depth to this undersea dweller. In addition to the improved combat system, the game also features one of the best DLC of all time, Minerva’s Den. This DLC contributed to the birth of the indie studio The Full Bright Company, which made the successful Gone Home game.

446. Sonic Colors (2010, Wii)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrmdU6x6Nco

Sonic is often difficult to attract outside gamers. But with Sonic Colors, they found a balance between speed and platform, making the game attract a lot of fans. Sonic Colors is still one of the best games in this series.

445. Vanquish (2010, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, other platforms)

Vanquish practices his own moves and style. As an obstacle shooter, Vanquish revolutionizes gameplay by punishing those who like to hide. Enemies are constantly flying in from all sides, forcing the player to constantly move.

444. Wolfenstein: The New Order (2014, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, other platforms)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rE1FAdw2P2M

Unlike Doom, the game not only emphasizes killing and killing, but the higher goal is to find a good future for yourself. As an FPS game remake of the classic Wolfenstein series, set in a fantasy setting when the fascists won World War 2, the game really attracts players from the curious and fascinating storyline.

443. Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy (2004, PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox)

Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy forces players to brainstorm. Focusing less on guns and more on psychic and teleportation systems, The Mindgate Conspiracy helps players get creative in combat, setting it apart from other shooters of its time, and influencing the game. NPCs to try new ideas in combat.

442. Jetpack Joyride (2011, iOS, other systems)

When it comes to mobile games that focus on addictive repetition, Jetpack Joyride is the leader. Fly around and continuously dodge obstacles in a never-ending game that will keep you playing. To be able to put down the phone and leave is not an easy thing.

441. Mario Paint (1992, Super NES)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38aOHUW35Uk

Mario games are often very creative, unfortunately this limitation is only for publishers. However, Mario Paint has allowed players to unleash their creativity, allowing them to create drawings or animated segments with music. As AllGame puts it, “it’s the most ingenious and inspiring idea Nintendo has come up with with a product.”

Source: Polygon

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