Greatest Games of All Time
by hopoffmahd | created - 15 Jul 2012 | updated - 15 Jul 2012 | PublicI'm sure no one has a list quite like this one. If you're wondering why a certain title isn't on the list, this may explain it (my list of the best games I've not yet played): http://www.imdb.com/list/BCb9AttseIo/?publish=publish If that doesn't answer it for you, feel free to share with me how crazy you find this list.
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1. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (I) (2002 Video Game)
E | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Video game version of book II from author J.K. Rowling's famous Harry Potter series sees the young wizard solving the riddle of the Chamber of Secrets.
Stars: Stephen Fry, Tom Attenborough, Ben Avis, Jane Avis
Votes: 3,135
Greatest game of all time, bar none. (the PC version)
2. Mario Kart 64 (1996 Video Game)
E | Action, Family, Fantasy
Nintendo's finest from the Mushroom Kingdom gather to race for first place in a multi-player mayhem classic for the Nintendo 64.
Director: Hideki Konno | Stars: Asako Haruhana, Tomoko Maruno, Charles Martinet, Julien Bardakoff
Votes: 3,525
May not have the most maps or characters, but for sheer fun it's the best in the series.
3. Pokémon Silver Version (1999 Video Game)
E | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Role playing game for the Game Boy Color, introducing the second generation of Pokémon, where you are on a quest to master Pokémon battling.
Director: Satoshi Tajiri
Votes: 1,240
Best in the series for sure, with the most replay value and the longest story.
4. Pokémon: Yellow Version - Special Pikachu Edition (1998 Video Game)
E | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
This game draws inspiration from the Pokémon anime series. Some gameplay events and storyline aspects are added or changed, though the overall story remains the same.
Director: Satoshi Tajiri | Star: Ikue Ôtani
Votes: 1,754
Red and blue as well.
5. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001 Video Game)
E | Action, Adventure, Family
Video game adaptation of the first Harry Potter novel from J.K. Rowling's popular boy-wizard series.
Stars: Gregg Chilingirian, David Coker, Allan Corduner, Chris Crosby
Votes: 1,660
PC version
6. Super Mario World (1990 Video Game)
E | Action, Adventure, Family
While Mario and Luigi are vacationing in Dinosaur Land, Bowser kidnaps the Princess. Mario and his new dino friend Yoshi go on a mission to save her.
Director: Takashi Tezuka
Votes: 5,496
7. Madden NFL 2004 (2003 Video Game)
E | Sport
Stars: John Madden, Al Michaels, Robby Roberts, Melissa Stark
Votes: 180
Better than the current versions of Madden, for sure
8. 007: Nightfire (2002 Video Game)
T | 390 min | Action, Adventure
James Bond is on a mission to investigate about a stolen space weapon platform. Raphael Drake, who is an industrialist that takes on a job to disarm nuclear missiles, is suspected to secretly using them to start a nuclear holocaust.
Stars: Maxwell Caulfield, Samantha Eggar, Kimberley Davies, Michael Ensign
Votes: 1,550
9. Mario Kart Wii (2008 Video Game)
E | Action, Family, Fantasy
Mario and friends once again jump into the seat of their go-kart machines for the Wii installment of the venerable franchise. Now featuring an online racing mode, new motorbike vehicle types, and a special balancing system.
Director: Yasuyuki Oyagi | Stars: Charles Martinet, Samantha Kelly, Deanna Mustard, Kenny James
Votes: 4,629
The online alone is enough to get it this spot
10. NBA 2K12 (2011 Video Game)
E | Sport
Experience being a part of the National Basketball Association again. Create your own player and play through your career in MyPlayer mode, or assume control of an NBA organization, and simulate through seasons in Association Mode.
Stars: Tony Azzolino, Peter Barto, Damon Bruce, Doris Burke
Votes: 478
Impressive in nearly every aspect.
11. The Sims (2000 Video Game)
T | Comedy, Drama
"The Sims" is a close up look at a family of Will Wright's critically acclaimed "Sim City" series. In this game you create a family of "Sims" and build a house for them on the lot they are put on.
Director: Will Wright | Stars: Gerri Lawlor, Stephen Kearin, Sean O'Connor, Laurel McCarl Kapros
Votes: 2,405
Endless replay value
12. Madden NFL 2006 (2005 Video Game)
E
Stars: Troy Aguayo, Tony Bruno, Adam D. Clark, Lisa Guerrero
Votes: 216
It's been all downhill from here
EA sports was killin' it in the mid-2000s.
14. Mario Kart: Double Dash!! (2003 Video Game)
E | Action, Family, Fantasy
In this GameCube installment of Mario Kart, Mario, Luigi and friends race together in teams of two with all new special items specifically designed for certain characters.
Directors: Daiji Imai, Yasuyuki Oyagi | Stars: Charles Martinet, Deanna Mustard, Scott Burns, Jen Taylor
Votes: 2,169
15. Pokémon FireRed Version (2004 Video Game)
E | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
A Pokémon trainer adventures through the Kanto Region to achieve their destiny of becoming a Pokemon Champion.
Directors: Jun'ichi Masuda, Satoshi Tajiri
Votes: 1,648
Excellent remakes, enhancing the original without losing the stuff that made it great.
16. Pokémon Ruby Version (2002 Video Game)
E | Action, Adventure, Family
In the third generation of Pokemon games, the player roams the Hoenn region of the Pokemon world in hopes of catching all 350+ species of Pokemon and becoming a Pokemon Master.
Directors: Jun'ichi Masuda, Satoshi Tajiri
Votes: 1,277
17. Major League Baseball 2K11 (2011 Video Game)
E | Sport
Stars: Steve Phillips, Gary Thorne, John Kruk
Votes: 20
If you like baseball and don't have a PS3, this is still a very good choice.
18. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001 Video Game)
E | Action, Adventure, Family
Video game adaptation of the first Harry Potter novel from J.K. Rowling's popular boy-wizard series.
Stars: Gregg Chilingirian, David Coker, Allan Corduner, Chris Crosby
Votes: 1,660
The PS1 version. Different enough that it gets its own spot
19. Super Mario Bros. (1985 Video Game)
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
A plumber named Mario and his brother Luigi travel through the Mushroom Kingdom to save the princess from the evil Bowser.
Director: Shigeru Miyamoto
Votes: 7,145
Absolute classic.
20. Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
The third Super Smash Bros. title, featuring a number of new additions, including an engrossing story mode and cooperative play, new characters, new stages, and online combat.
Director: Masahiro Sakurai | Stars: Pat Cashman, Charles Martinet, Makiko Ômoto, Jim Walker
Votes: 5,165
21. NCAA Football 11 (2010 Video Game)
E | Sport
Stars: Erin Andrews, Kirk Herbstreit, Brad Nessler
Votes: 51
23. Crazy Taxi (1999 Video Game)
T | Action, Comedy
An arcade game where you drive a taxi cab through a virtual San Francisco. Your goal is to try and earn big cab fares, by picking up passengers and dropping them off at their destination spots before you run out of time.
Director: Kenji Kanno | Stars: Bryan Burton-Lewis, Kent Frick, Lisle Wilkerson, Thomas King
Votes: 1,197
24. NBA Live 2002 (2001 Video Game)
E | Sport
Stars: Marv Albert, Steve Francis, Al Murdock, Don Poier
Votes: 81
Meant to get NBA Live 2003 on here, but for some reason it wasn;t an option. 2002's the next best thing
25. Madden NFL 2003 (2002 Video Game)
E | Family, Sport
Stars: John Madden, Melissa Stark, Sam Adams, Aaron Brooks
Votes: 136
Another classic version of Madden
26. FIFA 07 (2006 Video Game)
E | Action, Sport
Fifa 07 has a total of 27 leagues, an International league that features national football teams, and a Rest of World league that includes other notable clubs from around the world.
Star: Wrexham A.F.C.
Votes: 999
28. Pokémon: Stadium (1999 Video Game)
E | Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
You've battled and trained Pokémon on the Game Boy. Now it's time to clash against your opponents in 3D on the N64.
Director: Takao Shimizu | Stars: Ikue Ôtani, Ted Lewis, Jean-Claude Donda, Luis Bajo
Votes: 1,037
29. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (I) (2004 Video Game)
E | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Immerse yourself in the magic wizardry of Harry Potter as you switch between characters and master spells to topple Harry's arch foes. Alternate and play as Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger ... See full summary »
Stars: Stephen Fry, Stephen Abingdon, Stuart Hilton, Tom Attenborough
Votes: 1,622
30. Backyard Baseball (1997 Video Game)
Sport
Pick a diverse variety of young kids for your baseball team and compete with other kids.
Stars: Jen Taylor, Dolores Rogers, Kiamalise Budak, Cathy Faulkner
Votes: 81
For old times' sake
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