Favourite game of all time

Haly · 20-10-2008, 16:35

Bit of an unoriginal topic but as it's been a while since we last did it and we've had lots of new members since.......what's your favourite game of all time?

You can name a few if you can't decide

Mine is, rather unsurprisingly, Final Fantasy VII.
It probably helped that it came out at just the right point in my life. I was 13 and had a lot of free time with not much responsibility, meaning I could quite easily spend the Winter breeding chocobos to my heart's content

It was also my first real RPG, or at least the first one that I played to completion (before that, I loved stuff like Lords of Midnight but never did complete it as I was that bit younger), so I loved the in-depth story and all the statistics and various details. The minigames really helped too and gave a bit of variety.
I think that was the game that changed me from liking games to being a real games nerd

I still have yet to find a game that matches the excitement I felt, although I'm always searching for it. Nearest to match it for me was Deus Ex which still ranks very high in my top 10.

Admiral Huddy · 20-10-2008, 16:46

RTCW is still my No.1 game of all time, with a very close 2nd place HL.

RTCW was one of a few last generation of games that felt like a game and not like the interactive movies which games seem to be today. It's dark atosphere and sinister plot made this game work well.. the sound added to the intensity.. creeky doors and the creepy music.. Love it still

Burble · 20-10-2008, 17:26

Half-Life closely followed by Half-Life 2.

RTCW was also much fun.

phykell · 20-10-2008, 17:30

Probably Wip3out but there's also Quake 3 Arena and Counter-Strike Source plus an old Amiga game called "Backlash".

TinkerBell · 20-10-2008, 17:30

Sonic the Hedgehog, the old school one

Davey_Pitch · 20-10-2008, 17:30

Would anyone here by at all surprised if I said Ninja Gaiden was my favourite game of all time?

Didn't think so

NokkonWud · 20-10-2008, 17:43

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Originally Posted by Haly

Bit of an unoriginal topic but as it's been a while since we last did it and we've had lots of new members since......

We've had a lot of new members since last week, don't see you remaking those threads

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It's easy for me this question though, it's Half-Life. That game alone sent me on my current path of studying games design because I decided at that moment that I wanted to be involved in a project that would bring so much joy to people and possibly change their lives. So for that reason alone, Half-Life.

Never before had a game been so natural in its progression, the story was told as you played, without pop ups or GUI notices, you spoke with people but didn't have to develop it like an RPG. The graphics and sound were amazing, the weapon choices were flawless and the design is still some of the best I've ever seen and it's over 10 years old.

Such a tragic shame they bastardized the series with Half-Life 2

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Streeteh · 20-10-2008, 17:55

Final Fantasy VII...

... i'm original aren't i :/

Soulja · 20-10-2008, 18:11

Either Resident Evil 2 or MGS 1.

Haly · 20-10-2008, 18:18

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Originally Posted by NokkonWud

We've had a lot of new members since last week, don't see you remaking those threads

.

Trust you

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Originally Posted by Streeteh

Final Fantasy VII...

... i'm original aren't i :/

Maybe not original, but very correct

20-10-2008, 16:35	#1
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Favourite game of all time Bit of an unoriginal topic but as it's been a while since we last did it and we've had lots of new members since.......what's your favourite game of all time? You can name a few if you can't decide Mine is, rather unsurprisingly, Final Fantasy VII. It probably helped that it came out at just the right point in my life. I was 13 and had a lot of free time with not much responsibility, meaning I could quite easily spend the Winter breeding chocobos to my heart's content It was also my first real RPG, or at least the first one that I played to completion (before that, I loved stuff like Lords of Midnight but never did complete it as I was that bit younger), so I loved the in-depth story and all the statistics and various details. The minigames really helped too and gave a bit of variety. I think that was the game that changed me from liking games to being a real games nerd I still have yet to find a game that matches the excitement I felt, although I'm always searching for it. Nearest to match it for me was Deus Ex which still ranks very high in my top 10. __________________ Halycopter

20-10-2008, 16:46	#2
Admiral Huddy HOMO-Sapien Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 6,692	RTCW is still my No.1 game of all time, with a very close 2nd place HL. RTCW was one of a few last generation of games that felt like a game and not like the interactive movies which games seem to be today. It's dark atosphere and sinister plot made this game work well.. the sound added to the intensity.. creeky doors and the creepy music.. Love it still __________________ I just got lost in thought.. It was very unfamiliar territory. Techie Talk \| My gaming Blog \| PC spec \| The Admirals log Last edited by Admiral Huddy; 20-10-2008 at 16:49.

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phykell Vodka Martini Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 833	Probably Wip3out but there's also Quake 3 Arena and Counter-Strike Source plus an old Amiga game called "Backlash". __________________

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TinkerBell Dirty Spammer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the middle! Posts: 2,454	Sonic the Hedgehog, the old school one __________________

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Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	Would anyone here by at all surprised if I said Ninja Gaiden was my favourite game of all time? Didn't think so __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

20-10-2008, 17:26	#3
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	Half-Life closely followed by Half-Life 2. RTCW was also much fun.

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Streeteh Vodka Martini Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kingston Posts: 862	Final Fantasy VII... ... i'm original aren't i :/ __________________ PSN & Live! ID: Streeteh

20-10-2008, 18:11	#9
Soulja Nice weak cup of Earl Grey Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Doncaster Posts: 32	Either Resident Evil 2 or MGS 1.