Oh, that Nintendo thing...
"The huge roster of well done, interesting characters combined with the wackiness of the in game items and the interactivity and challenges of the various stages packs the game full of memorable moments regardless of which portion of the game you decide to spend time with", GameShark
40. Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008)
212.469 points/4 votes
Platforms: Wii
Genres:
Platform fighting, Fantasy;
2D platformer, Beat 'em up, Sci-fi, User generated content, Space, Action-adventure
Play That Game/Glitchwave rank: 157/630
Fans: ValenN (#7), ordinaryperson (#9), Nassim (#58), FrankLotion (#86)
Our time has passed, John
"[The game] culminates with a memorable, unexpected finale that strays from traditional storytelling techniques and instead relies on the sense of immersiveness only a video game can impart", Game Informer
39. Red Dead Redemption (2010)
212.998 points/4 votes
Platforms:
Xbox 360, PS3
Genres:
Western, Open world, TPS, Action-adventure, Crime, Tragedy;
Black comedy, Hunting, Mission-based driving, Horse racing, Card game
Play That Game/Glitchwave rank: 17/63
Fans: FrankLotion (#8), ordinaryperson (#17), Nassim (#41), BleuPanda (#54)
Courage need not be remembered, for it is never forgotten
"It's a game that allows you to feel gradually more and more empowered yet simultaneously manages to retain a sense of challenge and mystery--which, together, creates a steady, consistent feeling of gratification throughout the entire experience...the most impressive game Nintendo has ever created", GameSpot
38. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
213.074 points/4 votes
Platforms:
Switch, Wii U
Genres:
Open world, Action-adventure, High fantasy;
Survival, Action RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Physics puzzle, Action puzzle, Sandbox
Play That Game/Glitchwave rank: 39/6
Fans: Nick (#3), FrankLotion (#32), BleuPanda (#38), Nassim (#53)
I live for this part!
"A near flawless example of the perfect balance between 'falling back on what works' and 'pushing the genre forward", RPGFan
37. Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 (2008)
213.890 points/3 votes
Platforms:
PC, PS2, Vita
Genres:
JRPG, Turn-based RPG, Mystery, Low fantasy, Social simulation;
Monster collector, Dungeon crawler, Comedy, Crime, ADV, Dating sim, Myth & folklore
Play That Game/Glitchwave rank: 99/52
Fans: BleuPanda (#2), Emerald (#8), Nassim (#42)
It doesn't matter who I am...See? I'm real
"It's frightening, deep, clever, and tries to improve the genre, if just a little, and in the end, that's all I really want", IGN
36. Silent Hill 2 (2001)
214.752 points/4 votes
Platforms: PS2, Xbox, PC
Genres:
Psychological horror, Survival horror;
Surrealism, Mystery, Tragedy
Play That Game/Glitchwave rank: 50/
1
Fans: Arsalan (#6), BleuPanda (#8), Emerald (#40), FrankLotion (#190)
That MIT education really pays for itself
"It's the best game we've ever played. Period. The story is gripping, the tension is palpable, the action is almost non-stop, the presentation is superb. Not only does it innovate on many different levels, but it's also massive entertaining for the entire ride", Maximum PC
35. Half-Life 2 (2004)
215.623 points/3 votes
Platforms:
PC, Xbox, Xbox 360, PS3, Mac, App
Genres:
FPS, Dystopian, Sci-fi, Alien;
Action-horror, Zombie, Physics puzzle, Post-apocalyptic
Play That Game/Glitchwave rank: 4/42
Fans: Vacantjoy (#2), ordinaryperson (#12), BleuPanda (#28)
Doo-doo-doo-doo doo-doo-doo doo-doo-doo doo-doo-doo ad infinitum...
"One of the most addictive computer games this side of the Berlin Wall ... [it] is not the game to start if you have work to do or an appointment to keep. Consider yourself warned", Compute!
34. Tetris (1984)
216.146 points/5 votes
Platforms:
Game Boy, IBM, too many to list
Genres:
Falling block puzzle
Play That Game/Glitchwave rank:
1/256
Fans: Edre Peraza (#11), mileswide (#11), Live in Phoenix (#38), BleuPanda (#104), FrankLotion (#228)
Oh, you are a truly extraordinary specimen... I look forward to breaking you
"The size of the game is daunting. I still have a ways to go to reach 100 percent, but I wouldn’t be surprised if I have invested over 60 hours so far", Game Informer
33. Batman: Arkham City (2011)
221.124 points/4 votes
Platforms:
Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Wii U, PS4, Xbox One
Genres:
Open world, Action-adventure, Superhero, Beat 'em up;
Stealth, Sci-fi, Crime investigation simulation
Play That Game/Glitchwave rank: 72/319
Fans: Nassim (#7), Emerald (#13), FrankLotion (#26), BleuPanda (#102)
A scattered dream that's like a far-off memory...A far off memory that's like a scattered dream....I want to line the pieces up....yours and mine
"[It] satisfies all our lofty expectations with an immersive and jubilant adventure", GamePro
32. Kingdom Hearts II (2005)
229.751 points/4 votes
Platforms: PS2
Genres:
Action RPG, JRPG, Fantasy, Hack and slash;
Rail shooter, Action-adventure, 3D platformer, Comedy
Play That Game/Glitchwave rank: 249/143
Fans: ValenN (#2), Schüttelbirne (#8), BleuPanda (#50), FrankLotion (#105)
I don't care about her happiness, I care about discipline and loyalty
"A game with a compelling and nonlinear storyline, a great protagonist who you can't help but like, and a plethora of online multiplayer features in addition to its lengthy story mode", GameSpot
31. Grand Theft Auto IV (2008)
231.392 points/4 votes
Platforms:
PS3, Xbox 360, PC
Genres:
Open world, Crime, Mission-based driving, TPS, Satire, Tragedy;
Black comedy
Play That Game/Glitchwave rank: 90/542
Fans: Arsalan (#2), Krurze (#12), FrankLotion (#24), BleuPanda (#196)
He has seen my face, we can't let him live
"Both an exciting return to form and the most successful fusion yet of video games with Hollywood-style storytelling", GameSpy
30. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004)
236.735 points/4 votes
Platforms: PS2, 3DS, Vita, PS3, Xbox 360
Genres:
Stealth, Espionage, Action-adventure, Sci-fi, Cold War;
Low fantasy, Survival, Mecha, Alternate history
Play That Game/Glitchwave rank: 48/8
Fans: Emerald (#7), BleuPanda (#16), ordinaryperson (#30), FrankLotion (#33)
What odd little fellows. They seem to know you! And...not like you
"Each kingdom is absolutely packed with charm, clever objectives, gorgeous visuals, a stellar soundtrack", Giant Bomb
29. Super Mario Odyssey (2017)
238.165 points/4 votes
Platforms: Switch
Genres:
3D platformer, Fantasy, Collect-a-thon platformer;
2D platformer, Open world
Play That Game/Glitchwave rank: 89/5
Fans: Emerald (#10), FrankLotion (#16), ValenN (#18), BleuPanda (#40)
Squirtle Squirtle!
"As an RPG, the game is accessible enough for newcomers to the genre to enjoy, but it will entertain hard-core fans as well. It's easily one of the best Game Boy games to date", GameSpot
28. Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow (1996)
238.335 points/5 votes
Platforms: GB
Genres:
Turn-based RPG, Monster collector, JRPG, Fantasy;
Sci-fi
Play That Game/Glitchwave rank: 41/252
Fans: FrankLotion (#9), Nick (#16), andyd1010 (#18), Nassim (#93), BleuPanda (#138)
Hey, flying raccoons! You didn't happen to see where those two pesky plumbers went...did ya?
"In an era where platform games were still usually little more than right-to-left obstacle courses punctuated by boss battles, this was the game that introduced the overworld map screen, allowing you to choose which levels to play, or replay", Eurogamer, 2007
27. Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988)
246.447 points/5 votes
Platforms:
NES, Arcade, GBA
Genres:
2D platformer, Fantasy
Play That Game/Glitchwave rank: 29/34
Fans: mjf314 (#4), Live in Phoenix (#9), Nassim (#50) BleuPanda (#71), FrankLotion (#115)
It's just a kiss away!
"It's fun for even the most musically challenged, and it's a great game to play with friends and family. It may have a steep price tag, but you get more than your money's worth", GamerNode
26. Rock Band (2007)
252.645 points/4 votes
Platforms:
Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, Wii
Genres:
Rhythm, Music, Singing
Play That Game/Glitchwave rank: 165/573
Fans: Live in Phoenix (#6), andyd1010 (#11), Nassim (#14), FrankLotion (#62)
OUR PRINCESS IS IN ANOTHER CASTLE!
"The sense of excitement, wonder and – most of all – enjoyment felt upon first playing this masterpiece of videogame can't barely [sic] be put into words", Polygon, 2017
25. Super Mario Bros. (1985)
263.092 points/5 votes
Platforms:
NES,
GBC (Deluxe), Arcade
Genres:
2D platformer, Fantasy
Play That Game/Glitchwave rank: 26/299
Fans: Live in Phoenix (#11), FrankLotion (#13), ordinaryperson (#22), Nick (#26), BleuPanda (#136)
I think we're just getting started
"GoldenEye was the standard for multiplayer console combat. It has been surpassed", Edge
24. Halo: Combat Evolved (2001)
268.079 points/5 votes
Platforms:
PC, Xbox, Mac, Xbox One, Xbox X/S
Genres:
FPS, Alien, Sci-fi;
Vehicular combat, Arena shooter, War, Action horror
Play That Game/Glitchwave rank: 19/369
Fans: andyd1010 (#7), Live in Phoenix (#12), FrankLotion (#18), Nick (#31), BleuPanda (#244)
Mmmmm...the smell of rotten fruit
"The puzzles are still clever, the dungeons are still brilliantly laid out, the control is spot-on, and the graphics still look sweet", GameNow
23. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (1991)
268.577 points/5 votes
Platforms:
SNES, GBA
Genres:
Action-adventure, High fantasy;
Open world, Dungeon crawler
Play That Game/Glitchwave rank: 16/53
Fans:
mjf314 (#1), BleuPanda (#18), FrankLotion (#38), Live in Phoenix (#49), Nassim (#57)
Begone! You don't belong in this world, monster!
"Its entertaining single-player content helps keep the game rich with interesting things to do, as well as bolstering its spirit of loving homage to the games that have graced Nintendo consoles", GameSpot
22. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018)
271.103 points/6 votes
Platforms: Switch
Genres:
Platform fighting, Fantasy;
Sci-fi, User generated content, Board game, Party, Action-adventure
Play That Game/Glitchwave rank: 206/UR (4.07 from 453 ratings)
Fans: Nick (#5), ValenN (#13), ordinaryperson (#16), BleuPanda (#88), FrankLotion (#144), Nassim (#158)
Life is but a passing dream, but the death that follows is eternal
"It takes the series in interesting new directions and refines many of the series' most important elements", GameSpot
21. Final Fantasy X (2001)
271.706 points/4 votes
Platforms: PS2
Genres:
JRPG, Turn-based RPG, High fantasy, Sci-fi;
Romance, Sports, Water sports, Steampunk
Play That Game/Glitchwave rank: 83/308
Fans:
FrankLotion (#1), Schüttelbirne (#4), BleuPanda (#14), Nassim (#144)