The 500 Greatest Games of All Time (180-161)

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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.

180. Ultima Underworld: The Stygian Abyss

(1992, PC, other systems)

The Stygian Abyss has kept series like The Elder Scrolls alive. As the first RPG with a first-person perspective in 3D, and the first to allow the player to look up and down, The Stygian Abyss was a resounding success, completely changing the way RPGs play. role and navigation system in the game in general.

179. Star Wars: TIE Fighter

(1994, Mac, PC)

Called “the best space combat game ever made” by GameSpot upon launch, Star Wars: TIE Fighter refines the feel and combat system of games like X-Wing. But its graphics are the highlight. Using Gouraud technology, TIE Fighter looks much more realistic than other games of the time.

178. The Secret of Monkey Island

(1990, PC, other systems)

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

The Secret of Monkey Island is made with the idea that point-and-click adventure games don’t make us pay for silly mistakes. Plus, they can make us laugh. Inventive, strange sentences and amusing content about pirate accidents, Monkey Island has cemented Lucasfilm Games’ name as a veteran adventure game developer.

177. The Last of Us

(2013, PlayStation 3, other platforms)

The Last of Us is about survival – even when it seems impossible. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic setting to draw a cruel, but human story with great character development. The love, deception, and human conditions in The Last of Us set a new standard in game storytelling – a benchmark no other game can surpass.

176. System Shock 2

(1999, PC, other systems)

System Shock 2 is a first-person game that draws a formula for later games of the same genre to imitate. Scary, tense, and open world, System Shock received critical acclaim especially for its plot: the rise of the machines.

175. Superhot VR

(2016, PC, other systems)

Superhot VR lets you see death come to you in slow motion. Retains the gameplay of Super Hot – time only moves as you move – but with VR headsets, the super-difficult game becomes a scene from the movie The Matrix – where you have to slowly dodge bullets to escape the obstacles. The bullet was flying fast while still having to keep an eye on the enemy and shoot back.

174. Streets of Rage 2

(1992, Genesis, other platforms)

Streets of Rage 2 is one of the best fighting side-scorlling games of all time, and it’s super fun when you’re playing with someone else. With the increased number of characters, unique martial arts moves and of course the combat system have made the game extremely interesting. And we also have to mention the pretty good music in the game.

173. Star Wars: The Arcade Game

(1983, Arcade, other platforms)

Star Wars: The Arcade Game has recreated the most memorable moments in the destroyed Star Wars: Death Star. As Luke Skywalker, the player must fly past enemy ships before destroying the super weapon. This was one of the best movie games at the time because it made you feel like you were in the movie.

172. Spacewar!

(1962, PDP-1)

First developed in 1962, Spacewar! Challenge 2 players to destroy each other while flying around and avoiding attacks. Thanks to Spacewar’s innovative design! contributed to the birth of groundbreaking games like Asteroids.

171. Red Faction: Guerilla

(2009, PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360)

While the plot and gameplay are the weak points of the game, the elaborate and detailed construction of houses and buildings when bombarded has changed the game and received praise from critics. Guerilla’s approach to destruction forces players to be more proactive and experimental.

170. Planescape Torment

(1999, PC, other systems)

A classic game, the story is quite deep that makes Torment stand out from other games of the same genre: the main character is selfish but extremely deep.

169. Phantasy Star 4: The End of the Millennium

(1995, Genesis)

Even though it’s been many years since its release, reviews still praise it for its beautiful graphics, good gameplay, and great music. Ahead of its time, the ambition of Phantasy Star 4 makes people still want to return to play this role-playing game even though it has been released for nearly 15 years.

168. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate

(2015, Nintendo 3DS)

Everything good in Monster Hunter 4 is better than in Monster Hunter Ultimate 4 – the expansion of the original. Ultimate 4 adds more moves and actions, adding depth to the game. If you want to play Monster Hunter 4 then buy this Ultimate version.

167. Homeworld 2

(2003, PC, other systems)

Homeworld 2 expands the play area for the real-time strategy game genre. Allowing players to move in 3D, Homeworld 2 ditches the point-and-click system of its predecessors, making battles more flexible and fun.

166. Giants: Citizen Kabuto

(2000, PC, other systems)

Giants: Citizen Kabuto’s greatest strength is its 2 games in 1. Part real-time strategy game, part first-person shooter, Citizen Kabuto blends two smooth games together to create one game. Action strategy game. Praised for its cutting-edge graphics and witty storyline, the game still enjoys a loyal following today.

165. Galaga

(1981, Arcade, other platforms)

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

Galaga is the pinnacle of bottom-up shooters. Expanding on games like Galaxian and Space Invaders, the game adds an extra gun, challenging levels, and the possibility of getting caught. Galaga was one of the most popular games in the early days of arcade machines.

164. FS1 Flight Simulator

(1979, Apple II)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAvBAZid0iQ

One of the earliest examples of simulation games, FS1 Flight Simulator was one of the most technologically impressive games ever released in 1979. It paved the way for other flight simulation games such as Microsoft Flight Simulator and simulation games. All in all, FS1 and its arrival have set a new standard for games that want to simulate real-life activities.

163. Dragon Quest 8: Journey of the Cursed King

(2005, PlayStation 2, other platforms)

Dragon 8: Journey of the Cursed King brings the series to 3D, creating a completely 3D Dragon Quest world for players to explore, as well as making the matches even more special. These changes are so important that many fans consider the game the best part of the series.

162. Defenders

(1981, Arcade, other platforms)

Regarded as one of Eugne Jarvis’ best and hardest games, Defender is one of the all-time great games of the early barrel era. Defender helps create the left-to-right horizontal shooter genre, as well as create challenging games, forcing players to use their skills and agility.

161. DEFCON

(2007, Mac, PC, other systems)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wnZX8oR4dY

DEFCON pioneered the idea ‘cheap doesn’t mean bad’. Indeed, the vast majority of reviewers are surprised that such a low-budget game has such high quality. DEFCON is an example of challenging the game production model of this industry.

Source: Polygon

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