The 500 Greatest Games of All Time (80-61)

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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.

80. Guild Wars 2

(2012, Mac, PC)

Guild Wars 2 dares to try something new. Adopting the same quest system as single player games – where their choices can affect the world – this MMORPG allows players to see how the world changes in the way they approach challenges. difference.

79. Space Invaders

(1978, Arcade, other platforms)

Space Invaders is one of the cradles that turned video games from toys into a booming industry. Space Invaders also helps move the game from realistic images to more fantasy settings.

78. Secret of Mana

(1993, Super Nintendo, other systems)

Secret of Mana shocks the role-playing game genre with its real-time combat system that requires players to strike accurately at each moment. The game also allows 3 players to cooperate with each other.

77. MULE

(1983, Atari 8-bit, other platforms)

MULE is about the ability to manage ‘supply and demand’. Putting 4 players against each other to see which empire can survive and be the richest, MULE is celebrated for its entertaining experience and helping us learn more about the economy.

76. Habitat

(1986, Commondore 64, other platforms)

Habitat can be considered the world’s first MMO game. Players have avatars and they can interact with other players and in-game objects. The game was originally slated to support up to 10,000 players, but it never reached that number. Although it was released in 1986, the game has many features commonly found in MMOs of the following decades.

75. Ultima Online

(1997, PC)

Playing Ultima Online is almost like going to war. The system is built to support thousands of people at once, the game is famous for its scale, the events are months long – there are hundreds, sometimes thousands of people working together to take over cities. .

74. Dota 2

(2013, PC, other systems)

After the success of Dota – the game that contributed to the popularity of the MOBA series – the next version was born. Since its official launch in 2013, Dota 2 has remained one of the most popular games on Steam, at one point reaching 1 million concurrent players at its peak. The game also has one of the biggest success stories in the esports world, with prizes totaling up to $20 million.

73. The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim

(2011, PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, other platforms)

With The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, the results speak for themselves. Influenced by the open-world role-playing games of the last decade, Skyrim creates a new standard of security with its vast worlds, in-depth quest system and many character options.

72. Burnout 3: Takedown

(2004, PlayStation 2, Xbox)

Burnout 3: Takedown attracts racing fans not because it focuses only on speed but also the ability to ‘send’ opponents out of the way. The “Takedown” system challenges the player to ram other vehicles to damage the enemy vehicle. The slow motion of a successful Takedown remains one of the most refreshing moments in games.

71. Super Smash Bros. Melee

(2001, GameCube)

Super Smash Bro.s Melee is one of those competitive fighting games that has survived the passage of time. Games don’t have to be perfectly balanced to be great, Melee continues to be at the top after 16 years on the market.

70. Final Fantasy 7

(1997, PlayStation, other platforms)

One of the great successes of the PlayStation era, Final Fantasy 7 challenges new things and possesses an emotional storyline in the hearts of fans. The success of the game has contributed to the popularity of Japanese RPGs globally.

69. Harvest Moon

(1997, Super Nintendo)

Harvest Moon is about the peace of life. Allowing players to do everyday farm tasks like raising animals and growing crops, this farm simulation game turns boring farm work into an engaging, soothing experience.

68. League of Legends

(2009, Mac, PC)

With over 100 million players playing League of Legends every month, it’s hard to find a bigger game than the Riot tycoon’s darling. This success has turned League into one of the most profitable eSports titles in the world, with prize pools in excess of $6 million.

67. Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory

(2005, Xbox, other systems)

Chaos Theory improved everything that Splinter Cell had back then, from controls to enemy AI and accessories. And the game is also very nice.

66. Madden NFL 2005

(2004, GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox, other platforms)

Madden is the king of sports simulation games in the world, and Madden NFL 2005 is one of his greatest achievements. The game removes the line between simulation and arcade games, making it easy for everyone to jump in and enjoy.

65. ESPN NFL 2K5

(2004, PlayStation 2, Xbox)

ESPN NFL 2K5 was the last attempt on Sega’s rugby series before Madden signed an exclusive contract with the NFL. 2K5 makes a big impression on how the game of rugby should be played and watched.

64. Pong

(1972, Arcade, other platforms)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiShX2pTz9A

A simple game inspired by table tennis, Pong revolutionized entertainment and was one of the first fulcrums for the gaming industry. Requiring only one hand to control and needing a second person to confront, Pong’s popularity is the driving force to continue to produce later games.

63. Super Mario Galaxy

(2007, Wii)

Super Mario Galaxy seamlessly blends the old and the new to reap successful results. With the 3D mario gameplay and added emphasis in gravity, playing the Galaxy game is like a dream – due in part to the funky Wii Nunchuck remote.

62. Chrono Trigger

(1995, Super Nintendo, other systems)

Developed by creative minds, Chrono Trigger adds innovative features such as multiple endings, side quests that link to the main story, and ‘non-random’ enemy battles. Chrono Trigger is simple but has a lot of new features, and is considered by critics to be the best RPG of all time.

61. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

(2004, PlayStation 2, other platforms)

The first game in the series to take place in multiple cities, Grand Theft Auto: San Andrea takes place in the fictional state of San Andreas that features multiple terrains and cities – a feature Rockstar has continued to apply to several titles after that. An emotional story about the gang’s life and its struggles, San Andreas is one of the games that will bring tears to your eyes in the series.

Source: Polygon

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