Greatest Video Games By Year

Tim · **Joined:** Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:47 pm **Posts:** 11198

wiki wrote:

The successor to id Software's Doom series, Quake built upon the technology and gameplay of its predecessor. Unlike the Doom engine before it, the Quake engine offered full real-time 3D rendering and had early support for 3D acceleration through OpenGL. After Doom helped to popularize multiplayer deathmatches in 1993, Quake added various multiplayer options. Online multiplayer became increasingly common, with the QuakeWorld update and software such as QuakeSpy making the process of finding and playing against others on the Internet easier and more reliable. Quake featured music composed by Trent Reznor and his band, Nine Inch Nails.

ManPerson · **Posted:** Sat Dec 18, 2021 9:47 pm

Tim wrote:

wiki wrote:

The successor to id Software's Doom series, Quake built upon the technology and gameplay of its predecessor. Unlike the Doom engine before it, the Quake engine offered full real-time 3D rendering and had early support for 3D acceleration through OpenGL. After Doom helped to popularize multiplayer deathmatches in 1993, Quake added various multiplayer options. Online multiplayer became increasingly common, with the QuakeWorld update and software such as QuakeSpy making the process of finding and playing against others on the Internet easier and more reliable. Quake featured music composed by Trent Reznor and his band, Nine Inch Nails.

Ok that is definitely something. I still think Soulcalibur wins influence but as I said I'm leaning towards your order now.

Tim · **Joined:** Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:47 pm **Posts:** 11198

Let's try this:

1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998)
2. Super Mario 64 (1996)
3. Final Fantasy VII (1997)
4. Metal Gear Solid (1998)
5. GoldenEye 007 (1997)
6. Half-Life (1998)
7. StarCraft (1998)
8. Pokémon Red and Blue (1996)
9. Chrono Trigger (1995)
10. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (1997)
11. Quake (1996)
12. Soulcalibur (1998)
13. Sid Meier's Civilization II (1996)
14. Resident Evil (1996)
15. Tomb Raider (1996)
16. Gran Turismo (1997)
17. System Shock 2 (1999)
18. Resident Evil 2 (1998)
19. Silent Hill (1999)
20. Fallout (1997)
21. Diablo (1997)
22. Crash Bandicoot (1996)
23. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (1995)
24. Mario Kart 64 (1996)
25. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (1995)
26. Unreal Tournament (1999)
27. Fallout 2 (1998)
28. Pokémon Gold and Silver (1999)
29. Planescape Torment (1999)
30. Chrono Cross (1999)
31. Super Smash Bros. (1999)
32. Final Fantasy VIII (1999)
33. Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings (1999)
34. The Curse of Monkey Island (1997)
35. Duke Nukem 3D (1996)
36. Grim Fandango (1998)
37. Banjo-Kazooie (1998)
38. Star Fox 64 (1997)
39. Warcraft ll: Tides of Darkness (1995)
40. Command & Conquer (1995)
41. Thief: The Dark Project (1998)
42. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996)
43. EverQuest (1999)
44. Mortal Kombat 3 (1995)
45. Tekken 2 (1995)
46. Grand Theft Auto (1997)
47. Riven (1997)
48. Full Throttle (1995)
49. Soul Edge (1995)
50. Worms (1995)

Dubrow555 · **Joined:** Sat Oct 15, 2011 9:51 pm **Posts:** 2162

Looks good

ManPerson · **Posted:** Sun Dec 19, 2021 4:35 pm

Fine with me.

Tim · **Joined:** Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:47 pm **Posts:** 11198

1990-1994

1. Doom (1993)
2. Street Fighter II (1991)
3. The Legend Of Zelda: A Link to the Past (1991)
4. Super Mario World (1990)
5. Final Fantasy VI (1994)
6. Super Metroid (1994)
7. Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)
8. Sid Meier's Civilization (1991)
9. Mortal Kombat (1992)
10. Super Mario Kart (1992)
11. Wolfenstein 3D (1992)
12. Earthbound (1994)
13. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992)
14. Myst (1993)
15. Donkey Kong Country (1994)
16. The Secret of Monkey Island (1990)
17. Doom ll: Hell on Earth (1994)
18. X-COM: UFO Defense (1994)
19. Mortal Kombat II (1993)
20. Final Fantasy IV (1991)
21. Wing Commander (1990)
22. Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge (1991)
23. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (1993)
24. Maniac Mansion II: Day of the Tentacle (1993)
25. Mega Man X (1993)
26. Streets Of Rage 2 (1992)
27. Tecmo Super Bowl (1991)
28. Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis (1992)
29. Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty (1992)
30. Mega Man 3 (1990)
31. F-Zero (1990)
32. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles (1994)
33. Sam & Max Hit the Road (1993)
34. Lemmings (1991)
35. Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake (1990)
36. Kirby's Adventure (1993)
37. Final Fantasy lll (1990)
38. Final Fantasy V (1992)
39. Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (1992)
40. Virtua Racing (1992)
41. Killer Instinct (1994)
42. Star Wars: TIE Fighter (1994)
43. Super Castlevania IV (1991)
44. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time (1991)
45. Secret of Mana (1993)
46. Star Fox (1993)
47. Earthworm Jim (1994)
48. Dr. Mario (1990)
49. Loom (1990)
50. Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos (1990)

ManPerson · **Posted:** Sun Dec 19, 2021 6:59 pm

I could see Sonic 3 & Knuckles moving up a few spots. Otherwise it looks pretty good.

Dubrow555 · **Joined:** Sat Oct 15, 2011 9:51 pm **Posts:** 2162

Looks good to me!

Tim · **Joined:** Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:47 pm **Posts:** 11198

So:

1. Doom (1993)
2. Street Fighter II (1991)
3. The Legend Of Zelda: A Link to the Past (1991)
4. Super Mario World (1990)
5. Final Fantasy VI (1994)
6. Super Metroid (1994)
7. Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)
8. Sid Meier's Civilization (1991)
9. Mortal Kombat (1992)
10. Super Mario Kart (1992)
11. Wolfenstein 3D (1992)
12. Earthbound (1994)
13. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992)
14. Myst (1993)
15. Donkey Kong Country (1994)
16. The Secret of Monkey Island (1990)
17. Doom ll: Hell on Earth (1994)
18. X-COM: UFO Defense (1994)
19. Mortal Kombat II (1993)
20. Final Fantasy IV (1991)
21. Wing Commander (1990)
22. Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge (1991)
23. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (1993)
24. Maniac Mansion II: Day of the Tentacle (1993)
25. Mega Man X (1993)
26. Streets Of Rage 2 (1992)
27. Tecmo Super Bowl (1991)
28. Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis (1992)
29. Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty (1992)
30. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles (1994)
31. Mega Man 3 (1990)
32. F-Zero (1990)
33. Sam & Max Hit the Road (1993)
34. Lemmings (1991)
35. Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake (1990)
36. Kirby's Adventure (1993)
37. Final Fantasy lll (1990)
38. Final Fantasy V (1992)
39. Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (1992)
40. Virtua Racing (1992)
41. Killer Instinct (1994)
42. Star Wars: TIE Fighter (1994)
43. Super Castlevania IV (1991)
44. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time (1991)
45. Secret of Mana (1993)
46. Star Fox (1993)
47. Earthworm Jim (1994)
48. Dr. Mario (1990)
49. Loom (1990)
50. Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos (1990)

Dubrow555 · **Joined:** Sat Oct 15, 2011 9:51 pm **Posts:** 2162

Yep, that works fine.

Tim · **Joined:** Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:47 pm **Posts:** 11198

1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998)
2. Super Mario 64 (1996)
3. Doom (1993)
4. Final Fantasy VII (1997)
5. Street Fighter II (1991)
6. The Legend Of Zelda: A Link to the Past (1991)
7. Metal Gear Solid (1998)
8. GoldenEye 007 (1997)
9. Super Mario World (1990)
10. Final Fantasy VI (1994)
11. Half-Life (1998)
12. StarCraft (1998)
13. Pokémon Red and Blue (1996)
14. Super Metroid (1994)
15. Chrono Trigger (1995)
16. Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)
17. Sid Meier's Civilization (1991)
18. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (1997)
19. Quake (1996)
20. Soulcalibur (1998)
21. Sid Meier's Civilization II (1996)
22. Resident Evil (1996)
23. Tomb Raider (1996)
24. Mortal Kombat (1992)
25. Super Mario Kart (1992)
26. Wolfenstein 3D (1992)
27. Earthbound (1994)
28. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992)
29. Myst (1993)
30. Donkey Kong Country (1994)
31. Gran Turismo (1997)
32. The Secret of Monkey Island (1990)
33. Doom ll: Hell on Earth (1994)
34. X-COM: UFO Defense (1994)
35. System Shock 2 (1999)
36. Resident Evil 2 (1998)
37. Silent Hill (1999)
38. Fallout (1997)
39. Diablo (1997)
40. Crash Bandicoot (1996)
41. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (1995)
42. Mortal Kombat II (1993)
43. Final Fantasy IV (1991)
44. Wing Commander (1990)
45. Mario Kart 64 (1996)
46. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (1995)
47. Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge (1991)
48. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (1993)
49. Maniac Mansion II: Day of the Tentacle (1993)
50. Mega Man X (1993)
51. Streets Of Rage 2 (1992)
52. Tecmo Super Bowl (1991)
53. Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis (1992)
54. Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty (1992)
55. Unreal Tournament (1999)
56. Fallout 2 (1998)
57. Pokémon Gold and Silver (1999)
58. Planescape Torment (1999)
59. Chrono Cross (1999)
60. Super Smash Bros. (1999)
61. Final Fantasy VIII (1999)
62. Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings (1999)
63. The Curse of Monkey Island (1997)
64. Duke Nukem 3D (1996)
65. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles (1994)
66. Mega Man 3 (1990)
67. F-Zero (1990)
68. Grim Fandango (1998)
69. Banjo-Kazooie (1998)
70. Star Fox 64 (1997)
71. Warcraft ll: Tides of Darkness (1995)
72. Command & Conquer (1995)
73. Thief: The Dark Project (1998)
74. Sam & Max Hit the Road (1993)
75. Lemmings (1991)
76. Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake (1990)
77. Kirby's Adventure (1993)
78. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996)
79. EverQuest (1999)
80. Final Fantasy lll (1990)
81. Final Fantasy V (1992)
82. Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (1992)
83. Virtua Racing (1992)
84. Killer Instinct (1994)
85. Star Wars: TIE Fighter (1994)
86. Super Castlevania IV (1991)
87. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time (1991)
88. Secret of Mana (1993)
89. Star Fox (1993)
90. Mortal Kombat 3 (1995)
91. Tekken 2 (1995)
92. Grand Theft Auto (1997)
93. Riven (1997)
94. Earthworm Jim (1994)
95. Full Throttle (1995)
96. Dr. Mario (1990)
97. Loom (1990)
98. Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos (1990)
99. Soul Edge (1995)
100. Worms (1995)

Dubrow555 · **Joined:** Sat Oct 15, 2011 9:51 pm **Posts:** 2162

Oh boy...now we are getting controversial. I really don't agree with Doom > FF7, I know Doom is the first FPS and one of the most important games of all time, but FF7 is responsible for massively popularizing JRPG games in the West, first with fully rendered 3D cutscenes, has great acclaim, sold extremely well, Cloud and Sephiroth are two of the most iconic characters in all of gaming, Aerith's death (spoiler!) is one of the most iconic scenes in gaming. I'm curious to see what the others think, but FF7 is a firm lock for the #3 slot imo.

I don't really like how FF6 and Super Metroid have been separated. I think Super Metroid should be higher, or FF6 should be lower maybe.

Doom 2 and Xcom seem a little generously high maybe? Don't really see why they are above System Shock, RE2, and Silent Hill

Tim · **Joined:** Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:47 pm **Posts:** 11198

Ok, let's wait for Man's list and then we start sorting through this.

Zach · **Posted:** Sun Dec 19, 2021 9:12 pm

Shaping up nicely, boys.

The '90s really were an amazing time for gaming.

Dubrow555 · **Joined:** Sat Oct 15, 2011 9:51 pm **Posts:** 2162

Sounds good, sorry didn't mean to get too excited, lol. Yes what an amazing decade, the top 20 alone is just filled with undisputed classics.

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