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10: Warhawk (Ps3)
After much internal conflict, I decided that if I did not include this game somewhere on the list, it would not be realistic; this game stabbed Ps3 multiplayer directly in the face with its features; even after five years of aging, this game is still one of few for the Ps3 that allows two people to play online together from the same Ps3 (some of the only other games that can do this include Call of Duty Black Ops, Little Big Planet, and Motorstorm Apocalypse). That, along with the fact that this game can be extremely addicting, is why this game had to make the list.
9: Infamous 2 (Ps3)
If you compare the amount of trophies I have uploaded for this game compared to the amount I've uploaded for other games, this shouldn't come as much of a SHOCK to you. Ha ha. Puns. Anyway, to Jburitto's disgust, I'm not a huge fan of super heros, superhero movies, or video games based on the subject, and often, I find it easy to point out their flaws, flaws in the stories or with the plots, and overall, use a lot of negative criticism. In Infamous and Infamous 2, I could do no such thing; this game was nearly perfect from inside out; the controls are elaborate, the story is dramatic, comical, serious, and action packed all at the same time. The characters are very carefully carved (or in Zeke's case, sloppily carved) all for the better, and the amount of missions make the game feel satisfyingly long, and that's excluding side missions and UGC missions. Which brings me to my second point; while the level editing system wasn't the easiest I've ever used, it could definitely pay off to invest time in it if you're a hardcore Infamous player; in fact, the fact that it is somewhat difficult to use creates a sense of professionalism when you play an awesome UGC mission, and once you have tried to create a mission you're self, such missions are much easier to appreciate and enjoy. Overall, this is a Superhero game for comic book geeks and action/ adventure game lovers alike.
8: Luigi's Mansion (NGC)
I haven't played this game in a while, and consequently, do not have a whole lot to say about it. However, I will say this; this game is perfect for puzzlists, fans of the Super Mario Series, and possibly, even the Resident Evil series. I didn't realize it at the time, but in many ways, this is really just Resident Evil with a Super Mario theme. That's not to say that its content is any less enjoyable; in fact, many things about it are much better than Resident Evil; it can create feelings of slight horror and surprise at moments when you're not expecting anything and a random ghost jumps out and tries to mug you, all without requiring violence and gore. Anglerbe and I (mostly Anglerbe) have both contributed to the 9 times we have completed this game all the way through. With a rank system at the end that functions much like Resident Evil's, this game is undoubtedly one to be replayed over and over again for many years to come.
7: Rainbow Six And Rainbow Six 3 (Ps1, NGC)
If you want to get into the feeling of Resident Evil, the graphics and overall feeling of this game can help contribute to that need. There's just something satisfying about this game that I don't see much of in modern-day shooters. Consequently, this game produces more positive emotions than that of games such as Call of Duty where everyone is irritated. Unless of course you're playing with Stefanovich117, in which case, every game is raged upon. Don't believe me? Here's some video evidence of what this game can cause:
6: Uncharted 2 and Uncharted 3 (Ps3)
Before I get carried away- too late. This is just one of the most awesome games in existence as far as story, conflict, plot, and characters. In a basic sense, this is like a James Bond game mixed with Indiana Jones and some aspects from other third person shooters. My favorite game in the series as far as the campaign is concerned would have to be the second Uncharted; the campaign in the first game is enough to get you hooked (it kind of has to be considering it's all there is too the game), and it does so with a mysterious plot and several sub-plots that are derived when other fortune hunters are trying to kill you. The mythological twist half-way through the game is very unexpected, as nothing of the sort has been seen in the series up to that point. On the contrary, the third game focuses much less on mythology and much more on the other half of the plot: the characters and their relationships. Throughout Uncharted 3, the relationships of different characters, namely Drake and Sulley are tested much more vigorously than in the previous two games, and conflict between man fuels the game's overall story a lot more as well. The second game combines both of these in a way that produces extreme awesomeness, and needless to say, it is the longest of the three games in the series. It is hard to explain specific details about how the game does this without putting up a large SPOILER ALERT SIGN, and lets face it, I'm just too lazy to do that. I'll just leave it at this: the mystery and drama used in this game just works. When it comes to Uncharted multiplayer, Uncharted 3 dominates, as was promised and intended by Naughty Dog during the games development. Not to mention, this game uses the system first seen in games such as Warhawk that allows multiple users to play online from one ps3. This game also takes that system to the next level by allowing the second player to sign in with their own PSN ID, a feature seen in even fewer games than online split-screen.
5: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Everything)
Because everyone knows this is the absolute best game in existence, it is almost unfair to include it on this list, for it disgraces too many games to mention (cough Skryim and Battlefield 3 cough), which is why it made number 5 on the list, and not number 1+++. That being said, there's not much else that needs saying. Seriously everyone who plays video games regularly has heard of this game. If you haven't, hopefully you have now.
4: Carnivores 2 and Ice Age (Pc)
For people who found Deer Hunter and Rocky Mountain Trophy Hunter boring (shame on thee), you're excuse pool just dried up. Travel (alone with 8 bullets) across several prehistoric landscapes in search of vicious creatures to put on display at the office, and remember, if you miss, they'll rip your face off. Have fun! After having played both Carnivores 2 and Carnivores Ice Age, I can guarantee you both of those things will happen at one point or another. Carnivores Ice Age's soundtrack and "bonus" creature made it slightly more suspenseful and a great deal creepier. Overall, they both deserved the remakes they recently received for IOS and PSN.
Although it is not the most exciting game on the planet, Deer Hunter 2 has a lot more to offer than the original Deer Hunter, and the fact that there is no menu soundtrack adds a distinct feeling to the game which is not present in many of the games sequels, such as Rocky Mountain Trophy Hunter 3. Somehow, the voice acting in this game is 100 times less cornier than in Resident Evil, and in fact, can be a quite memorable aspect of the game (excluding the giant Grizzly Bear breathing sounds your hunter makes after jogging for 30 seconds). I personally believe this game deserves a port to mobile app stores just as much as the Carnivores series did. Hunting Bigfoot on the go would be much more convenient.
2: (Drum roll, and to Porpoisemonkey's Extreme Shock) Resident Evil (Ps1)
As with OoT, this game is so widely known for its excellence at being suspenseful, mysterious, scary, and having the absolute worst voice acting on the planet that it is not worth it taking as long to explain as I have done for some of the previous items on this list. Wesker is one of the most complex characters created in the history of video games, as are the relationships between all the characters in Resident Evil. Because of this, it is easy to perceive why Captain Enrico suspected Chis was a traitor; the plot is just too freaking complicated to follow when you're sitting by a desktop with a calculator and a cell phone discussing it with Einstein, much less when you're covered in zombie dog bites. Overall, if I had to describe this game in one sentence to someone who has never played it, I would say this: "You were almost a JILL-SANDWHICH."
Well, here it is, one of my absolute favorite games of all time, Rocky Mountain Trophy Hunter 3. Every aspect of this game is a perfect example of what every hunting game should be: a game where you can actually hunt things. As opposed to the point a to point b mission-like systems used in modern "hunting" games, this game allows you to chose your equipment from the local in game Wallmart, and you're set to go. The western-style soundtracks within the game suit it perfectly, and, although the gameplay itself is enough to make the game memorable for countless years, the soundtrack ensures that you will never forget it. Ever. And if you do, it will start haunting your dreams, and it will be stuck in your head every night, rendering you unable to sleep until you witness more gameplay. But I find this game quite enjoyable and addictive, so I have nothing to worry about.
Well, this concludes the first (and best) top 10 favorite games list, and with that, I will proceed to play them. Goodbye.
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