500 best games of all time (480-461)

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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.

480. QWOP

(2008, PC, other systems)

There are games that are considered a masterpiece of art, there are games that make us cringe. Using only the Q, W, O and P keys on the keyboard, each key equivalent to a limb on the runner’s body, QWOP will create unbelievable funny moves. But don’t underestimate the graphics of this game, because QWOP is on display at New York City’s museum of modern art!!!

479. Splatoon

(2015, Wii U)

Splatoon has all the elements of a 3rd person shooter, but removes the violence and replaces it with cuteness, creating a game that is accessible to children. And it’s the only shooter that Nintendo makes, combining the gameplay of the massive game genre with the family-friendly style that Nintendo usually does.

478. Marble Madness

(1984, Arcade, other platforms)

The first resounding success of programmer Mark Cerny, Marble Madness with difficulty is the highlight that attracts players. In addition, the game also uses real sound to make it completely stand out. The creativity in Marble Madness was the springboard for Cerny’s career; He later joined Crash Bandicoot and was the chief designer of the PlayStation 4 system.

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

477. Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors (999)

(2010, Nintendo DS, other systems)

Quite similar to the movie Saw but really better, Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors challenges players to solve puzzles to get out of a mortal game called “Nonary Game” (Nonary is something related to the number 9. ). With its horror game presentation, 999 helped popularize the ‘visual novel’ genre in North America.

476. Gravity Rush

(2012, Vita, other platforms)

Constantly moving, constantly changing, Gravity Rush will let you explore the city on the top of a plot that has no logic. The game then released a successor version that also applied the design and ‘gravity’ in Gravity Rush for us to have a memorable gameplay.

475. Borderlands

(2009, PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360)

Borderlands combines first-person shooting, an RPG system, and loot upgrades, which are the premise for Destiny in the future. Borderland allows players to choose their character and play the way they want while keeping the essentials of a modern first-person shooter.

474. Monument Valley

(2014, iOS, Android, other systems)

Monument Valley is a puzzle game that does not force players to follow it. The game succeeds in letting the player control the way the puzzle is solved. It’s mesmerized, with its beautiful graphics and clever puzzles, making the game worth seeing and playing.

473. Firewatch

(2016, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, other platforms)

Firewatch blends the boring history of idle jobs with the joyful feeling of a love affair, even though that love affair is somewhat wrong. Combined with a story revolving around the Shoshone National Forest, Firewatch lets players see how important loyalty is to them, love or freedom for themselves.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZX3MgsRb0A

472. Aladdin

(1993, Genesis)

Aladdin is considered the Genenis system’s attempt to survive. Often games associated with movies always make people doubt about its quality, but the gameplay and graphics that follow Aladdin have made the game really stand out on this old system. This is also one of the best movie-based games ever released.

471. Earth Defense Force 2017

(2007, Xbox 360, other systems)

Earth Defense Force 2017 is a mess. The game pits players against giant aliens and gives them over 100 guns to fight, the whole world is a battlefield. Buildings fall, enemies get bigger and bigger and you just have to shoot them to pieces. This game is quite entertaining.

470. Peggle

(2007, PC, other systems)

Peggle’s success lies in the constant in-game rewards. An easy-to-play game that will leave you satisfied, Peggle keeps making you want to linger a little longer with its addictive gameplay.

469. Ninja Gaiden

(1989, Nintendo Entertainment System)

Ninja Garden is considered a super hard action platform game genre. You need skills, quick reflexes and extreme patience. Ninja Gaiden has good and fun gameplay, but taming it is another story.

468. TimeSplitters 2

(2002, GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox)

TimeSplitters 2 continues the legacy of GoldenEye 007. As one of the best co-op split-screen games of all time, TimeSplitters is easy to play and highly entertaining. From 4 to 16 players can transform into strange characters – like a dinosaur or a duck – all rushing to fight each other.

467, Railroad Tycoon

(1990, PC, other systems)

Although not the first sims game, Railroad Tycoon turned Sid Meier from successful game developer into one of the greatest game kings of all time. Through depth and complexity, RailRoad Tycoon helps shape what Sid Meier-branded games will look like later, helping to elevate the quality of other simulation titles.

466. Depression Quest

(2013, PC, other systems)

Games often lack nuance, human expression as well as issues around psychological illnesses, but Depression Quest is not like that. Based on real-life people with depression and mental illness, Depression Quest is a very realistic text-game that helps you realize how difficult everyday life can be when suffering from depression.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlpZ3zie9iQ

465. Medal of Honor

(1999, PlayStation)

Designed and produced by the brilliant director Steven Spielberg, Medal of Honor was a blockbuster, scary but amazing in 1999 when it was depicting World War 2. The game opened the door to games like Call. of Duty exploits the theme of real-life war, realistically portraying it while retaining its own unique features.

464. The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay

(2004, PC, Xbox, other platforms)

Better than the movie, The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From BUtcher Bay is an exceptional example of a movie-based game. Play as Richard Riddick, the player’s mission to escape from the high security prison of Butcher Bay.

463. Donkey Kong Jr.

(1982, Arcade, other platforms)

As the sequel to one of the greatest arcade games of all time, Donkey Kong Jr. Expands gameplay with new challenges and collectibles, as well as new move options, such as the ability to swing while battling different types of enemies.

462. Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link

(1988, Nintendo Entertainment System)

After the success of The Legend of Zelda, Nintendo decided to try something different with the next version: an action role-playing game. While its predecessor was famous for its exploration gameplay, which set the tone for later Zelda titles, Adventure of Link brought a lot of new systems, like combining platform and RPG elements together.

461. River City Ransom

(1990, Nintendo Entertainment System, other systems)

The task in River City Ransom is quite simple: beat the bad guys. As Alex and Ryan, you will move around the city to save your girlfriend. Players will constantly have to fight the thugs in the game.

Source: Polygon

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