The Best Action Games of All Time

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Survey scores · avg 4.0/5

Story2.9

Gameplay4.6

Graphics4.1

Music4.3

Character4.5

Super Smash Bros. Brawl is the awaited sequel to melee with a surprisingly lengthy and fun story mode called "Subspace Emissary". Compared to Melee, Brawl is slower, floatier, and introduced a controversial mechanic where you have a 1% chance of tripping and being vulnerable. It is a lot of people's entry to the Smash games. What's crazier is it is probably one of the first crossover games with Sonic and Snake being playable characters

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Zam / 20s / Male
The trade-off for being the least competitively inclined game in the series is having the best single-player content in Subspace Emissary, which is something I hope to see in the next Smash game if and when it comes out. I had tons of fun playing casually with friends as well.

Lucas / 20s / Male
My first Smash Bros. game, and it was just endless joy. I learned more about Nintendo's vast array of games and characters through it and had a lot of fun playing it with friends and family.

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26 votes

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Nintendo Switch

ActionPlatform FighterMultiplayer

Survey scores · avg 3.9/5

Story2.2

Gameplay4.8

Graphics4.2

Music4.5

Character4.6

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate features one of the most ambitious crossovers, with playable characters spanning across multiple in-game universes. The core gameplay loop is simple, revolving around a platform-based fighting game mechanic, but the intricacies of all the characters make for an amazing experience, regardless of skill level.

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あるえ / 30代 / 男性
With 87 playable characters, it's overwhelming as a fighting game. Every character has a clear strength, and there are moments where each is fun to use. Non-Nintendo characters join the roster too, and they're all highly faithful to their originals. The BGM also uses the original games' tracks and arranged versions, making it a lineup that fans of each series will be happy with.
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使用可能キャラ数が87体と対戦ゲームとして圧倒的どのキャラにも明確な強みが存在しており、使っていて楽しい瞬間がある任天堂以外のキャラも参戦しており、どれも再現度が高い BGMもオリジナル版の音源やアレンジBGMが採用されており、そのシリーズのファンにも嬉しいラインナップになっている

かわしぃ / 20代 / 男性
As the latest entry in the Smash Bros. series currently out, its appeal is above all the sheer number of characters. If you go all-in on serious competition, it's tough because you need counters for every single character, but since it's marketed as a fun party game, I think that's part of what makes it the best game.
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現在出ているスマブラシリーズの最新作となっている今作は、とにかくキャラクター数が魅力です。ガチガチに対戦するとなると、キャラクターの分だけ対策が必要になるため大変ですが、一応愉快なパーティーゲームとして売り出しているため、そこも含めて最高のゲームだと思います。

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14 votes

Super Mario 64

Nintendo 64

Survey scores · avg 4.3/5

Story3.5

Gameplay4.9

Graphics4.5

Music4.4

Character4.4

Super Mario 64 is an N64 classic that brought Mario to the 3D world. While Mario is still largely most known for its 2D sidescrolling platformers, Super Mario 64 showed how well it could bring platforming to the 3D space as well. The game is known for its interesting hat mechanics that change how you maneuver the 3D space. We can't forget the amazing, memorable, and nostalgic soundtrack that it comes with. Whenever Mario 64 comes to mind, the Bob-omb Battlefield stage theme will never fail to be an ear worm.

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If someone asks "what game did you like back in the day?", this is the one that comes to mind for now. The music and graphics are carved into my brain too deeply, to the point I no longer really understand what's even fun about it. As a kid you basically have few chances to get new games, so I must have had no choice but to squeeze every drop out of this game right in front of me. Therefore it might just be an infinitely high nostalgia bias.
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「昔なんのゲームが好きだった？」と聞かれたらとりあえず思い浮かぶ一本です。音楽もグラフィックも自分の脳に刻まれすぎていてもはや何が面白いかもよくわかってないです。子供という立場は基本的に新しいゲームを入手する機会が少なく、目の前にあったこのゲームをしゃぶり尽くす他なかったはず。したがってただの限りなく高い思い出補正なだけかもしれません。

Kevin
Even though it's called the world's first fully 3D adventure game, it's still fun today; it has rough parts, but I feel those as charm points. Personally, I really love searching a wide stage for a Star with only a "hint" and no idea where it is, which fits perfectly with the design that lets you go anywhere on the stage. I also love the slightly homely Mario and Bowser.
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世界初の完全3次元アドベンチャーゲームとも言われるのに、今でも楽しい、ラフなところもあるがチャームポイントに感じる。個人的にスターの場所がわからないまま「ヒント」だけある状態で広いステージを探し出すのはとても好きで、ステージのどこ行ってもいいデザインにはピッタリ。少し不細工なマリオとクッパも大好き。

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12 votes

Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

PlayStation 2

Survey scores · avg 4.7/5

Story4.9

Gameplay4.7

Graphics4.6

Music4.8

Character4.8

Set as the prequel to the entire Metal Gear series, experience the origin of the legendary Big Boss through Naked Snake’s first mission in the series located in Soviet forests of the 1960s. Armed with only a knife and a tranquilizer, Snake must survive in the forest, infiltrate and sabotage a secret superweapon project, and eliminate his own mentor who has defected, in this tactical-espionage mission.

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Ronald / 20s / Male
I enjoyed sneaking into different areas and eating animals to increase your stamina. It was really fun messing with the soldiers, like placing a magazine on the floor and slowly sneaking up behind them to either kill or incapacitate them. The story was good and I had a lot of playthroughs with the game.

Noel / 30s / Male
One of Hideo Kojima's best. An effective stealth game with a good anti-war message, lots of references to film and TV, an absurd sense of humor, and very memorable characters and dramatic plot points that make the experience kind of unforgettable.

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Donkey Kong Bananza

Nintendo Switch 2

Survey scores · avg 4.0/5

Story3.2

Gameplay4.5

Graphics4.2

Music4.0

Character3.8

Punch your way through your problems as Donkey Kong Bananza hands you the ultimate in destructible game environments, married to the series' time-honored collectathon gameplay. Dig around, below, and through obstacles while excavating entire stages for hidden items and secret areas, while working with your companion Pauline to to subdue foes with her singing voice. Bananza celebrates the free expression and creativity of finding unusual solutions to problems to the primal excitement of wrecking your way through a whimsical world.

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Jet / 30s / Male
I would say this is currently the premier NS2 game I would recommend for anyone with a Switch 2 to play. While a game like Pokopia is fun, I could argue its fairly similar, and is just a better Animal Crossing. Donkey Kong Bananza is truly a game that is unlike any other game I've ever seen or played before. It's super unique and also really fun to just bash through everything. It's also extremely satisfying to complete, and its DLC is often forgotten about releasing so far from its base game but the introduction of a roguelite element is also a really fun twist to test your skills. Wonderful game!

Kevin
The stages have rich, distinct character, and exploring is fun the whole way through. The bonus stages are enjoyable and reminded me of the bonus stages in Donkey Kong Country. Personally I wasn't a big fan of the stage-destroying gimmick, but I'm glad it's there. The final boss and the ending are superb. I want a sequel!
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ステージの特徴が豊か、探索がずっと楽しい。ボーナスステージが楽しくてスーパードンキーコングのボーナスステージを思い出す。個人的にステージを壊すギミックはあまり好みではなかったが、あって良かったと思う。ラスボスと終わり方が素晴らしい。続編が欲しい！

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Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

PlayStation 3

Survey scores · avg 4.7/5

Story4.8

Gameplay4.7

Graphics4.8

Music4.4

Character4.5

Arguably the greatest sendoff to the saga of Solid Snake, Metal Gear Solid 4 is a last hurrah for the legendary video game hero, portraying him as a grizzled soldier aged prematurely by genetic circumstance. Positing a future world where possibility is choked off by an exploitative war economy, Metal Gear Solid 4 pits Snake against his past and present one last time and brings a close to the long story of Big Boss and his progeny. It's also a showcase of excellent stealth gameplay and hyper-detailed mechanics that matches the ultimate soldier against cyborgs, genetically enhanced warriors and massive mecha bent on reshaping the world.

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ちゃんしぃ
You can enjoy it in stealth missions, and you can also brute-force it in an aim showdown, which is nice for changing how you play. The story is interesting too, but you have to know the series, so opinions will probably be divided. The fusion of realism and near-future feel is an exquisite balance and very good (things like the digitization of war and weapons). Also, the online was a god-tier game. I got hooked enough to grind into the two-digit world rankings. It properly kept MGS's world while maintaining a balance you could grind. A game that became my gateway to getting into the FPS/TPS genre.
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ステルスミッションでも楽しめるし、ごり押しでエイム勝負できるのも遊び方変えられて良い。ストーリーも面白いがシリーズ知らないといけないので評価は分かれそう。リアルと近未来感の融合は絶妙なバランスでとても良い（戦争・兵器のデジタル化とか）また、オンラインが神ゲーだった。世界ランク2桁までやりこむほどハマった。MGSの世界観をしっかり残しつつ、やりこめるほどのバランスを維持してた。FPS/TPSジャンルにハマるきっかけになったゲーム。

ふっか
The fourth numbered entry in the Metal Gear series created by director Kojima and others who were once at Konami, a work where the series' complex story foreshadowing was paid off and the story more or less concluded. The series' mysteries are revealed, and it was an irresistible experience for series fans. However, perhaps to wrap up an overextended story, there are extremely many cutscene events, and nearly the whole thing is cutscenes, to the point that you can play a bit of game as a bonus, so that one point I thought was a downside.
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コナミにかつて在籍していた小島監督たちが作り上げたメタルギアシリーズのナンバリング4作目で、シリーズの複雑なストーリーの伏線回収などが行われ、ストーリーがほど完結した作品でした。シリーズの謎が明かされ、シリーズファンにはたまらない内容でした。ただ、広げすぎた風呂敷を畳むためかイベントシーンが非常に多く、全編通してほとんどがイベントシーンで、おまけでゲームがプレイできる程度だったので、そこだけは良くない点だとは思いました。

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Dissidia: Final Fantasy

PlayStation Portable (PSP)

Survey scores · avg 4.2/5

Story3.6

Gameplay4.7

Graphics4.2

Music4.4

Character4.7

Dissidia: Final Fantasy takes the familiar elements from Final Fantasy games, and condenses it into an action-packed Fighting game. Unlike other Fighting games released during its era, Dissidia features a more dynamic arena, allowing players to fully and freely move in 3D.

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Misa / 30s / Female
I remember borrowing my friend's PSP just so that I can play this game. I was not familiar with the Final Fantasy franchise (I only knew FF7 because of the movie), but this made me want to play other Final Fantasy games.

Than / 20s / Male
One of the best Final Fantasy games, just cause it's one where they have everyone on. I remember watching the intro scene multiple times, just because it was so cool. Awesome gameplay too.

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Super Smash Bros. Melee

Nintendo GameCube

ActionPlatform FighterMultiplayer

Survey scores · avg 3.8/5

Story1.7

Gameplay5.0

Graphics4.1

Music4.3

Character4.8

Super Smash Bros. Melee was the follow up to the original N64 title, launching shortly after the GameCube's launch, and quickly become a system seller, and a must-own game for the console. Despite its relatively short development cycle, Melee took everything great about the original entry on the N64 and made it bigger; the game featured a larger roster of both starting characters and characters that could be unlocked by meeting various conditions. The game also contained three story modes: Classic, Adventure, and All-Star (which was unlocked only after obtaining all characters). Additionally, the game added various bonus modes for play, such as Event Matches, Home Run Contest, and Multi Man Melee. However, the heart of Super Smash Bros. Melee was its Versus mode, where you could engage in battles with up to four players (human or CPU), and take advantage of various different rulesets to vary the type of matches you play. This included choosing between stock, time, or coin battles, free-for-all or team battles, as well as toggling on and off a multitude of items. On that note, Melee greatly expanded the list of items and stages available for play greatly from its predecessor, and with the addition of Special Melee, which allowed for unique matches like Giant Melee and Metal Melee among others, battles could be as chaotic or controlled as you wanted them to be. Super Smash Bros. Melee was a game enjoyed by casual gamers and more hard core competitive gamers alike. The game quickly formed a strong grassroots community of competitors that use specialized rulesets for a style of gameplay that is highly skill-based, and makes use of many hidden techniques and combos to optimize each characters' ability. This community continues to hold tournaments and bring in new followers even to this day, cementing the legacy of Super Smash Bros. Melee as one of the most important entries to the series, and perhaps one of the most important Nintendo games of all time.

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Kevin
Even now, my favorite Smash is this one. The character weight is just right and the movement is fast. Famous stages like "Temple" have deep memories in Melee. It might be in my top 5 games I could keep playing infinitely.
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今でも1番好きなスマブラはこちら。キャラの重さがちょうど良くて、動きが早い。「神殿」などの有名なステージはDXで思い出が深い。無限にプレイし続けられるゲームのトップ５かも。

よねさん / 30代 / 男性
The graphics got incomparably better than 64, which impressed me. The new characters more than doubled, and side-B was added too, making it a completely different Smash Bros. work.
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64からグラフィックが段違いに良くなっていて感動した。新キャラも倍以上に増えてて、横Bも追加されてたりと全く違うスマブラ作品といえた。

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Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy

PlayStation Portable (PSP)

Survey scores · avg 4.7/5

Story4.1

Gameplay4.7

Graphics4.9

Music4.9

Character4.9

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy expounds on what made the original Dissidia great, and amps it up to 12 (pun intended) with some more fan-favorite characters added to the roster. This version also features addition of the Assist system, providing even more openings for combos and utility in a battle by pairing a character with an off-field character that can be summoned on occasion. The plot of Dissidia also gets a further expansion, showing what happened in the 12th cycle before the final one that happens in the original Dissidia. It also gives more endgame content, like a new Superboss at the end of an optional story, and more customization in additional skins for each character.

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Jowi / 20s / Prefer not to say
Even though I tend to be pretty bad at fighting games, Dissidia has such a good story that I played it for endless hours anyway. Even though I knew almost none of the characters at the time due to having only played Crisis Core and FF4, each of the characters had great stories. I'm really looking forward to replaying it one of these days now that I've played more of the mainline games.

Elmer
Incredible combat in 3D space, and there were a lot of possible strategies to employ especially with summons and booster accessories. There were tons of secrets to unlock too, like Prishe and Feral Chaos, and hidden equipment and shops you can unlock by exploring the map.

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Super Mario Galaxy

Nintendo Wii

Survey scores · avg 4.3/5

Story3.5

Gameplay4.8

Graphics4.5

Music4.5

Character4.2

The Mario franchise pivots to space and sends the plucky plumber careening though the stars and among unique, tiny planets in search of power stars to rescue Princess Peach and aid new companion Rosalina. The game's cosmic theme and unique environments and stage structure reemphasizes why Mario games feel like such wondrous experiences, and carries forward the pioneering spirit of N64 classics like Super Mario 64.

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Jori / 40s / Male
I love how the game starts in a simple, almost cozy way, then suddenly expands into space where everything becomes unpredictable. Planets are tiny worlds with their own gravity, and every stage feels like a new idea instead of just another level. What really stands out to me is the sense of wonder. I am constantly being surprised by how movement works, how gravity shifts, and how I can run upside down or launch from one planet to another. It never stops feeling fresh, even when I understand the mechanics. I also appreciate how smooth and controlled it feels despite the chaos of space. Even when the camera and gravity are doing wild things, the movement still feels tight and responsive, like I can always trust Mario no matter what is happening around him. And then there is the music. It adds so much emotion and scale to everything I do. Even simple platforming feels important because the soundtrack makes it feel like I am part of something huge and beautiful.

Kevin
Honestly I prefer 64 and Sunshine, which have more freedom in exploration, but the mission design is certainly good, and it delivers Wii-era top-level graphics and music, so Super Mario Galaxy really is indispensable for the Wii.
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正直探索の自由度が高い64とSunshineの方が好きだけど、ミッションの作りは確かに良いし、Wiiの時代の最高レベルのグラフィックと音楽を提供するので、WiiはやはりSuper Mario Galaxyは不可欠。

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9 votes

Hollow Knight: Silksong

Nintendo Switch 2

ActionMetroidvania

Survey scores · avg 4.8/5

Story4.8

Gameplay4.7

Graphics4.8

Music5.0

Character4.2

Hollow Knight: Silksong is the long-awaited sequel to Team Cherry’s critically acclaimed Metroidvania, Hollow Knight. Developed over seven years by the three‑person studio, the exploration-driven 2D platformer places players in the role of Hornet, The Knight’s sister figure, clad in her signature red cloak and armed with her Needle. She must "Hegale! Shaw!" her way through the silk-ruled kingdom of Pharloom against more than 150 new enemies and ascend toward the Citadel at the summit. Combat emphasizes agility and faster tempo, delivering a more acrobatic experience than its predecessor. Silksong has firmly established itself as one of the most celebrated indie sequels, to the point that its immense player anticipation caused multiple games to delay their September 2025 launches. It went on to win 2025's The Game Award for Best Action/Adventure, as well as earning the Game of the Year and Best Game You Suck At recognitions at the 2025 Steam Awards.

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A stunning Metroidvania that evolved even further from the previous work. Honestly I can't believe a work of this quality is out as an indie game in the 2,000-yen range. This time the protagonist finally speaks, and dialogue scenes and event direction increased greatly. Thanks to that, the flow of the story became much easier to grasp too. And Hornet has a very strong presence and appeal as a protagonist. Her bearing, lines, and fighting style all have personality, and you naturally get drawn in while playing. What's especially wonderful is how the boss-fight direction and the BGM mesh. Some battles are so polished you'd think, "maybe the song was made first, and the boss fight was designed to match it." Personally, the ones that especially stuck with me were Trobbio and the Cogwork Dancers. On the other hand, I felt there are quite a few problems with the difficulty-curve design. Rather than simply having bite, there are conspicuous parts designed to intentionally torment the player or make them feel it's unfair. On top of that, the rewards for defeating bosses are too small, so I was also bothered by the early game's difficulty being quite high. That said, by the time you reach the third act, I think many players will forgive even those complaints. That's just how much overwhelming passion and appeal this work has.
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前作からさらに進化した、圧巻のメトロイドヴァニアです。このクオリティの作品が2,000円台のインディーゲームとして出ていることが、正直信じられません。今作では主人公がついに喋るようになり、会話シーンやイベント演出が大幅に増えました。おかげで物語の流れもかなり掴みやすくなっています。そしてホーネットは、主人公としての存在感と魅力が非常に強い。立ち振る舞い、台詞、戦い方のすべてに個性があり、プレイしていて自然と惹き込まれます。特に素晴らしいのは、ボス戦の演出とBGMの噛み合い方です。中には「先に曲が作られていて、それに合わせてボス戦を設計したのではないか」と思ってしまうほど完成度の高い戦闘もあります。個人的にとりわけ印象深かったのは、トロッビオとCogwork Dancersです。一方で、難易度曲線の設計にはかなり問題があると感じました。単に歯ごたえがあるというより、プレイヤーを意図的に苦しませたり、理不尽に感じさせたりするための設計が目立つ場面もあります。加えて、ボス撃破時の報酬が少なすぎるため、序盤の難度がかなり高くなっているのも気になりました。とはいえ、第三幕まで辿り着いた頃には、きっと多くのプレイヤーがその不満すら許してしまうのだと思います。それほどまでに、本作には圧倒的な熱量と魅力があります

Isa / 20s / Female
Silksong is a game that I've waited for many years now, and it had lived up to its expectations. The only reason why it isn't in my top spot, is because there were many games that I've played since that were equally as good, but touched me in the heart more just a little bit more. However, that doesn't make Silksong any less of an amazing experience.

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Super Smash Bros.

Nintendo 64

ActionPlatform FighterMultiplayer

Survey scores · avg 3.5/5

Story1.6

Gameplay4.9

Graphics3.6

Music3.9

Character4.1

Super Smash Bros. was still a bit rough around the edges on the Nintendo 64, but it was the game that both introduced and defined the platform fighter genre. Up to 4 players can battle in furious free-for-alls, where the more damage they take, the farther their characters get knocked back on each hit, until they're eventually knocked flying off the map. With 12 characters available, it doesn't have the massive roster of future installments, but the Nintendo staples like Mario, Link, Fox, and Samus are all here. Characters also feel a bit heavier akin to Melee, and stages are small, so the combat offers a different experience than later games in the series, limitations and all.

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I played this like crazy in my college dorm days. Maybe influenced by Mario 64, I was maddeningly fond of the Metal Mario fight in Story Mode (lol), and I have memories of trying hard to see how high I could build up the percentage.
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大学の寮生時代にめちゃくちゃやってました。マリオ64からの影響か、ストーリーモード(笑)のメタルマリオ戦が狂おしいほどに好きで、どれだけパーセンテージを貯められるか頑張っていた思い出があります。

だーます
Playing with friends would escalate into fights, and we often broke out into a real free-for-all. No grabbing with Donkey Kong and falling off together, okay.
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友達とやってると喧嘩に発展してよくリアル大乱闘してた。ドンキーでかついで一緒に落ちるやつなしな。

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Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped

PlayStation (PS1)

Survey scores · avg 4.4/5

Story3.6

Gameplay4.8

Graphics4.5

Music4.8

Character4.4

Considered to be the Crash Bandicoot formula perfected. Crash Bandicoot: Warped caps off Naughty Dog's beloved trilogy of platformers featuring the OG PlayStation mascot

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Pat / Female
It's pretty much my FAVORITE game on the PS1. I only had limited games since me and my mom's buying system is always asking "do you REALLY need it?" So it kind of became my favorite game by default due to my limited options. Made me love platformers, though, and becoming a completionist by trying to get all the gems, crystals, and talismans.

MJ / 30s / Female
Crash but with more skills and gimmicks like the Fruit Bazooka. I've also always wanted to play as Coco, so being able to play her levels riding Pura through China instantly sold me to this game.

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7 votes

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

PlayStation Portable (PSP)

Survey scores · avg 4.6/5

Story4.6

Gameplay4.9

Graphics4.3

Music4.7

Character4.3

The secret missing link in the Metal Gear Series (missing in part because the PSP wasn't the most popular platform), Peace Walker served as the template that informed the development of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, and its prequel, Ground Zeroes. The gameplay format of recruiting new soldiers from the battlefield and building up the Mother Base headquarters. It also narratively formed the missing link between Metal Gear Solid 3, 4, and V, exploring the motivations of Big Boss and his companions as they separately struggle to live up to their impression of their mentor's legacy through various world-historical crises.

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Ronald / 20s / Male
I have a lot of fond memories with this game. I played this a lot with my brothers and relatives. We would spend the whole day doing different kinds of missions, like tranquilizing a Rathalos in the collaboration mission. The gameplay was really fun, and there were a lot of weapons that were both cool and funny, like the “Box Tank,” which is basically a cardboard box that you can use alone or with a friend and fire explosives like a tank.

Ervin / 30s / Male
a technical achievement on the PSP. Also was widely innovative for a Metal Gear Solid game

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God of War: Chains of Olympus

PlayStation Portable (PSP)

Survey scores · avg 4.4/5

Story4.6

Gameplay4.9

Graphics4.3

Music4.0

Character4.4

Kratos' adventures may be minimized to PSP, but that doesn't make the game any less cinematic. In this prequel, Kratos is given the promise to be reunited with his long-dead daughter, but making deals with the gods is never as simple as it seems.

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Trick / 20s / Male
Probably my first GoW game. Very memorable since it's one of the first games I played that had a mature theme to it. How they depicted the Greek Gods is very cool.

Warren / 30s / Male
As a huge Greek Mythology and hack-and-slash fan, this game just ticked all of the right boxes for me.

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7 votes

Kirby Super Star

Super Nintendo (SNES / SFC)

Survey scores · avg 3.9/5

Story2.7

Gameplay4.7

Graphics3.9

Music4.4

Character4.6

Kirby Super Star is a 2D side-scrolling action platformer where you play as the titular Kirby who fights their enemies using their unique ability to copy their after swallowing them. This game is divided into multiple smaller sub-games, with each having their own stories and gameplay gimmicks from one another. Another unique feature of this game is the Helper system, where you can sacrifice your current copy ability to spawn in a Helper with that ability to join the fray. You can even play co-op with a friend, by having them control the Helper, adding more fun to the table.

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ちえの / 30代 / 男性
Even within the same Kirby, you can experience various stories, and elements change per story, so it doesn't just avoid getting stale, you can also play two-player, so my friends and I gathered to play over and over.
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同じカービィでも色々なストーリーを体験でき、ストーリーごとに要素が変わるなど飽きさせないだけじゃなく、2人でプレイできるのもあって友達と何度も何度も集まっては遊んだ

よねさん / 30代 / 男性
A work I liked for the Helper system that lets you turn enemies into allies and the newly added Copy Abilities. The enemy character designs like Dyna Blade and Fatty Whale were the best too.
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敵を味方にできるヘルパーシステムと新しく追加されたコピー能力が好きだった作品。ダイナブレイドやファッティホエールなど敵のキャラデザも最高だった。

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Super Mario Odyssey

Nintendo Switch

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Survey scores · avg 4.6/5

Story3.8

Gameplay5.0

Graphics5.0

Music4.8

Character4.8

It's not easy to make an interactive sandbox that can be so satisfying to explore and test the limits of. Super Mario Odyssey provides a wonderful environment to do it in. In this game, Mario meets Cappy and gains the ability to possess frogs, statues, lamp posts, and well, anything that can wear a hat. Each capture unlocks new abilities and lets you see the world in a new lens. Let your curiosity guide you and you'll hop, skip, and jump yourself into places you didn't even know you could reach to be rewarded with Moons and Coins, that will, in turn, be used to unlock more kingdoms to explore. The gameplay loop rewards you with adventure after adventure truly deserving of being called an Odyssey.

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Jet / 30s / Male
I am a Nintendo Glazer through and through but Odyssey is a masterpiece among 3d platformers. Cappy's capture mechanic is delightfully enjoyable and Mario's fluidity is among the best of Mario Games, with only Mario Wonder coming close in recent years. Always solid work from this team.

Stu / 30s / Male
Another classic 3D Mario platformer. Overall, a fun time going through the game and getting collectibles.

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5 votes

Assassin's Creed 2

PlayStation 3

Survey scores · avg 4.5/5

Story5.0

Gameplay4.4

Graphics4.2

Music4.6

Character4.2

Asassins Creed 2 is an action-adventure game that follows Desmond Miles' ancestor, Ezio Auditore da Firenze, as the latter seeks revenge for the death of his father and brothers. The game is set 15th-century Italy during the Renaissance featuring explorable cities in an open-world format. It followed two direct sequels, Assassin's Creed Brotherhood and Assassin's Creed: Revelations, exploring Ezio's later adventures in Rome and Constantinople. It has also set the gameplay standards for succeeding Assassin's Creed games before the series' soft reboot and shift to action-RPG starting with Assassin's Creed: Origins.

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Nicole / 30s / Female
I played all Assassin's Creed games (except for Assassin's Creed Liberation HD) on the PS3 but the second game is the most memorable and what made me like the series.

Chad / 30s / Male
Ezio is the only assassin I played but his story was pretty cool

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5 votes

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards

Nintendo 64

Survey scores · avg 4.4/5

Story4.0

Gameplay4.6

Graphics4.2

Music4.8

Character3.8

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards is well-known for its mechanic of combining two powers to create a brand new power, leading to a huge variety of possible combinations, including some quirky but surprisingly powerful options like a Refrigerator (Ice + Spark) which spawns healing items. Kirby 64 follows previous games as a 2D sidescrolling platformer, unlike other games of the generation which made the jump to full 3D exploration, but the levels feature rotating and curving areas that still give the feeling of adventuring in a 3D world. With the addition of the Crystal Shards themselves as a collectible found throughout the levels, the game encourages players to try a variety of different powers and think creatively to figure out how to collect them all.

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ポン酢 / 30代 / 女性
- The mixed Copy Abilities are very fun. There are surreal ones too, like ice + electricity making a refrigerator that attacks with food, and it makes you want to check and experiment with every combination. Bomb + Cutter was strong - The gimmicks and puzzles that make use of each stage's characteristics and the companions' abilities are fun - The BGM suits the world and is cute. In Kirby fashion, you feel a stylishness too
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・ミックスコピー能力が非常に面白い。氷+電気で冷蔵庫になって食べ物で攻撃するなどシュールなものもあり、すべての組み合わせをチェックして模索したくなる。ボム+カッターが強かった・各ステージの特色や仲間の能力を活かしたギミック・謎解きが面白い・BGMが世界観に合っていて可愛い。カービィらしくスタイリッシュさも感じられる

よねさん / 30代 / 男性
The mixing of copy techniques was novel and had a sense of exhilaration. The crystal-collecting puzzles are proper, and I think it's one of the longer-lasting works in the Kirby series. The cutscene at the end of the first playthrough is a trauma.
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コピー技のミックスが斬新で爽快感があった。クリスタル集めの謎解きが本格的でカービィシリーズの中でも長く遊べる方だと思う。一周目ラストの映像シーンはトラウマ

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5 votes

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

Game Boy Advance

ActionMetroidvania

Survey scores · avg 4.3/5

Story4.2

Gameplay4.4

Graphics4.0

Music4.6

Character4.6

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow is the last entry of the franchise on the Game Boy Advance, and follows the story of Soma Cruz as he explores Dracula's Castle. The game plays like previous Castlevania games, encouraging players to explore, backtrack, and explore some more.

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Warren / 30s / Male
Castlevania AoS remains to be that sole rpg that is way beyond my tastes yet I still remember fondly as something that challenged me when I was a kid, inspiring my gaming perfectionism.

Jessey / 20s / Male
My first ever Castlevania game, and my first foray into the metroid-vania genre.

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5 votes

Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection

PlayStation Portable (PSP)

Survey scores · avg 4.3/5

Story3.8

Gameplay4.8

Graphics4.2

Music4.4

Character4.6

Addressing many of the criticisms of Tekken 4, Tekken 5 brings back the faster pace and fluid movement that longtime fans loved, while significantly expanding the roster and polishing nearly every aspect of gameplay. Even today, its combat feels extremely fluid and responsive despite its age, hence why it's regarded as one of the strongest entries in the franchise. Recommended for both competitive players and anyone looking to dive into the golden age of Tekken.

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5 votes

Super Mario World

Super Nintendo (SNES / SFC)

Survey scores · avg 4.2/5

Story2.8

Gameplay4.8

Graphics4.8

Music4.4

Character4.8

Catchy music, memorable characters, challenging levels - Super Mario World is what every 2D platformer strives to be. It took the already successful Super Mario formula and made vast improvements such as having an interconnected overworld riddled with secret levels, adding the new Cape Feather power-up, and introducing the fan-favorite character, Yoshi! If you want the quintessential 2D Mario platformer, look no further than Super Mario World.

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だーます
Probably the first game I ever played in my life. With an exquisitely high difficulty, I remember always having my parents help me. An important work that taught me the fun of games.
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恐らく人生で始めてプレイしたゲーム。絶妙な難易度の高さでいつも親に手伝ってもらっていた記憶。ゲームの面白さを教えてくれた大事な作品です。

Marco C / 30s / Male
First time unlocking the secret levels and different colored Yoshis blew my mind

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5 votes

Tekken 6

PlayStation Portable (PSP)

Survey scores · avg 4.2/5

Story3.8

Gameplay4.8

Graphics4.2

Music3.8

Character4.4

Tekken 6 first released on PlayStation Portable. This was catered to Tekken players who want to bring and play Tekken anywhere. Surely a huge improvement from its predecessor, new mechanics have also been added here such as Rage, where once you get to at least 5% HP, your attacks will start to hurt more. This game also improved the combat system by adding the Bound status which enables you to continue your juggles and combos a bit more.

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Aiko / 20s / Female
Tekken 6 was my entry into the Tekken series and I played it a lot when I was a kid in elementary school. Out of all games I had on the PSP, this is the one I always went back to. It's also where I discovered my Tekken main, whom I still use up to this day.

Tony / 20s / Male
The first Tekken game I played ever. This started my occasional interest in playing fighting games.

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5 votes

Tekken 5

PlayStation 2

Survey scores · avg 4.1/5

Story3.4

Gameplay4.8

Graphics4.2

Music4.0

Character4.6

Tekken 5 has and will always be the peak of Tekken. Although the fifth installment in the franchise, this has been highly regarded as the Tekken game players wanted Tekken to be like, not the format of its latter games. Tekken 5 does not have Rage Drives and Rage Arts, it doesn't even have the Heat system, the battles just depended on raw talent, skills, and pure muscle memory.

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Jin / 20s / Female
Spent summer breaks playing with my brother, although I wasn't that good haha

Seto Kai B. / 20s / Male
Hihihi another console, another tekken of course

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5 votes

Super Mario Bros.

Game Boy Advance

Survey scores · avg 4.0/5

Story2.8

Gameplay4.6

Graphics3.8

Music4.8

Character4.8

Super Mario Bros. is a 2D side-scrolling platformer about a plumber who travels across different worlds and jumps from castle to castle to rescue Princess Peach from the evil Bowser and stop his schemes to conquer the Mushroom Kingdom!

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Zach / 20s / Prefer not to say
It came in one of those 100 games in 1 cartridges but I had so much fun just in the first level. Never made it past that .

Iommi / 20s / Female
So classic, fun and challenging. Was so simple that it was perfect to play whenever I had to wait for a long time.

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5 votes

Subway Surfers

Smartphone

Action

Survey scores · avg 3.3/5

Story1.8

Gameplay4.4

Graphics3.6

Music3.4

Character3.4

A staple app in most mobile phones, Subway Surfers is an endless runner game where you play as a graffiti artist on a run from a police officer. Use swiping motions to avoid colliding with trains while collecting power-ups and coins.

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Kiko / 20s / Male
All my phones always had Subway Surfers and it's really a good game to sink some hours into if you have no access to the internet Haha

Inggo / 20s / Male
My only smartphone game that I liked a lot really. Fun to waste time on when nothing is happening or waiting somewhere.

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4 votes

Metal Gear Solid

PlayStation (PS1)

Survey scores · avg 5.0/5

Story5.0

Gameplay5.0

Graphics5.0

Music5.0

Character5.0

An easy nominee for one of the best games of all time, Metal Gear Solid practically invented stealth action, combining it with film-inspired flavor and inspired reflections on the roles of soldiers and genetic legacy. Metal Gear Solid introduced the gaming world to one of its most iconic heroes in the form of Solid Snake, and his confrontation with Liquid Snake and his minions on Shadow Moses is a timeless bit of gaming history, as are his battles against foes like Psycho Mantis, who went so far as to take insights from a player's PlayStation save data to attempt to rattle their resolve. Long before Metal Gear Solid 2 bent players' brains with meta-humor and fourth-wall breaking antics, Metal Gear Solid paved the way.

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Ervin / 30s / Male
The game, the myth, the legend. Influential on so many levels.

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4 votes

Batman Arkham City

PlayStation 3

Survey scores · avg 4.8/5

Story5.0

Gameplay4.8

Graphics4.8

Music4.8

Character4.8

Batman: Arkham City is the sequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum and takes the action-adventure game to an open world format set within Arkham City. The game improves on the stealth and "Freeflow" combat system from the previous game, allowing you to counter multiple attacks and attack while in the air. The story follows Batman as he uncovers a scheme created by Arkham City's facility warden, Hugo Strange.

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Lucas / 20s / Male
Probably the perfect Batman game. Creative with its bosses, its dystopian world and elevating several Batman comics characters to new heights. This became the quintessential Batman game for a long time, it still outshines its sequel in several manners.

Vann / 30s / Male
Absolute banger. Like Knight, it captures the character well and perfects the free-flowing combat by incorporating Batman's gadgets with quick-fire features.

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4 votes

Metroid Dread

Nintendo Switch

ActionMetroidvania

Survey scores · avg 4.8/5

Story4.3

Gameplay5.0

Graphics5.0

Music4.8

Character4.8

After almost 20 years without a new entry in the series, Metroid Dread reminds everyone why an entire subgenre of platformers is named after this franchise. Play as Samus, the legendary bounty hunter, on yet another planetary expedition with unmatched mechanical polish and a gratifyingly fluid combat system that really makes it feel like nothing can stand in your way. There's nothing quite like starting from outrunning the tense pursuit of an E.M.M.I., only to master the movement well-enough to run circles it instead. An innovation and a classic at the same time, this 2021 Game Awards nominee reminds us that a game doesn't need 60+ hours long to deliver an outstanding experience.

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Jet / 30s / Male
This is the game that changed my stance on longer-games being better. Up to this point I had always believed that a game should last as many hours as its dollar price. But despite being a game you can speedrun in 4 hours, it is well-worth the 60 USD and the replayability for skill expression is also really high. Highly polished game with satisfying platforming and combat.

Kei / 30s / Female
Metroid Dread is a challenging but very fun game to play on the Switch. I love how smooth Samus' moves are and the fun ways players can defeat the bosses in the game. Out of all the EMMI's though, the yellow EMMI is the one that creeps me out the most because of its speed.

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Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty

PlayStation 2

Action StealthStealth-Action

Survey scores · avg 4.6/5

Story5.0

Gameplay4.8

Graphics4.5

Music4.0

Character4.5

The ultimate meta-sequel to inaugurate an entire generation of consoles, Metal Gear Solid 2 mastered cinematic and surprising twists like no other, first by upending players' expectations of a sequel starring protagonist Solid Snake by switching him out with newly-minted supersoldier Raiden, then driving the audience and Raiden alike through a mind-bending exploration of themes of control, legacy, and the connecting qualities of the digital world. Metal Gear Solid 2 also introduced a new rogues' gallery of memorable villains and an iconic setting: The Big Shell oil rig. Future games both in the Metal Gear series as well as in the tactical stealth genre it helped define would be compared to Metal Gear Solid 2, and the series would spend its future titles reckoning with its legacy.

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かいせー / 20代 / 男性
- The story unfolding with the dual protagonists Snake and Raiden is interesting. - There are many distinctive enemy characters like Fatman and Vamp, and taking them on is fun. - Deceiving enemies' eyes using cardboard boxes and lockers lets you taste a moderate tension, which is fun.
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・スネークと雷電のダブル主人公で展開されるストーリーが面白い。・ファットマンやヴァンプなどの個性豊かな敵キャラが多数いて、攻略するのが楽しい。・段ボールやロッカーなどを利用して敵の目を欺く点が、適度な緊張感が味わえて楽しい。

さんちゃん
There are many memorable characters, and while I couldn't fully understand the story at the time, it gains depth as I get older. A masterpiece that should be played precisely because of the world we're in now.
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印象的なキャラクターが多く、ストーリーも当時は理解しきれてなかったが、年を取るにつれ深みが増していく。今この世の中だからこそ遊ぶべき名作。

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4 votes

Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Returns

PlayStation (PS1)

Survey scores · avg 4.5/5

Story4.5

Gameplay5.0

Graphics4.0

Music4.5

Character4.8

Tomba! 2 is hybrid 2D-3D platformer that plays more like an action adventure game than the usual 'jump 'n' run'. Taking the role of the eponymous Tomba, the game takes you on a globetrotting adventure across multiple locations to save Tabby, all while helping the local populace and defending them from the Evil Pigs and their minions. Each stage or world seems small at first, but it opens up as you unlock new weapons and clothes for Tomba, allowing you access to new locations, secret areas, and reveal shortcuts. Players expecting a standard platforming adventure will delight in exploring the world and getting to know each character through events and quests, as well as engage in surprisingly fun and deep combat that encourages you to experiment with each new weapon you unlock.

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Trick / 20s / Male
This game was very fun since it blends 2D and 3D platforming really well at the time. The way you can see how Tomba transforms based on the food he eats and the item he equips is a really cool concept. The simple playstyle it provides is executed really well.

Seto Kai B. / 20s / Male
Super Fun Filled game! Lotsa quest, lotsa story and lore, and the crying/laughing mushrooms are lol

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4 votes

Tales of Berseria

PlayStation 3

Action RPG Adventure

Survey scores · avg 4.2/5

Story4.5

Gameplay4.2

Graphics4.0

Music4.0

Character4.2

Tales of Berseria is a JRPG focusing on a dark, revenge-driven story led by a heroine named Velvet Crowe. Follow her journey filled with fast-paced combat and a compelling story that is not afraid to showcase its own darkness. A Tales installment that is unlike any before, catered for players that want a more action-driven JRPG with an astonishing cinematics.

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しげぽよ
- The sequel to Tales of Zestiria, which the public called so-so - It depicts the story of the era before Zestiria's time - The appealing characters drawn by the late Mutsumi Inomata are still present - A very fun battle system in the lineage of the Destiny Remake and Graces - You can also do weapon strengthening, so there's a lot to grind, building the strongest gear and taking on the highest-difficulty battles - The story goes somewhat toward the sad side, but the satisfaction and sense of conviction cancel out the dissatisfaction of the previous work, Zestiria
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・世間では微妙と言われたテイルズオブゼスティリアの続編・ゼスティリアの時代の前の話が描かれる・故いのまたむつみ氏によって描かれる魅力的なキャラは健在・リメDやグレイセスの系譜のバトルシステムで非常に面白いバトルシステム・武器強化なども行えて最強の装備をつくって最高難易度のバトルでやりこみ要素が多い・ストーリーはやや悲しい方面へいくが、満足度や納得感は前作のゼスティリアの不満を打ち消してくれる

Cass / 30s / Female
This stood out to me because it has a different take on other tales games where you follow the story of the "good character". I really love that in this game I get to play as an anti-hero out for revenge. I like how her goal made sense and how the game is an opposite take of Zestiria.

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Dynasty Warriors 3

PlayStation 2

Survey scores · avg 4.1/5

Story3.8

Gameplay4.5

Graphics3.5

Music4.5

Character4.2

Dynasty Warriors 3 was the first game in the franchise to find its footing as the prototype for Omega Force's iconic gameplay loop. Building on top of the mechanics and gameplay loop introduced in the prior release, the game introduced more characters, more stages, more unlockables, split-screen co-op, and new RPG elements to refine its one-against-a-thousand gameplay. Despite its age, the game is highly recommended for its simple hack-and-slash gameplay loop, which remains satisfying today.

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ゆーせー / 30代 / 男性
There are parts where you'd say "well, by today's standards," but at the time, the graphics, the rock-ish BGM, and the exhilaration of briskly mowing down tons of enemies were all quite novel, and it was a huge hit among the neighborhood kids. A remake is coming in 2026, so I'm looking forward to it!
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今となってはというところもあると思いますが、当時はグラフィックもロックな感じのBGMも、いっぱい出てくる敵をサクサク倒す爽快感もかなり斬新でご近所の子どもたちの間で大流行でした。 2026年にリメイク出るので楽しみです！

The game that became a big gateway to getting into the Three Kingdoms. Using this as a chance, it became my gateway to playing the whole series, including numbered titles and Samurai Warriors. A memory of friends each picking one character and taking turns playing.
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三国志に触れる大きなきっかけとなったゲーム。これを機にシリーズナンバリング、戦国無双等シリーズ通してプレイするきっかけとなった。友達同士で1人1キャラ決めて順番にやってた思い出。

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Tekken 3

PlayStation (PS1)

Survey scores · avg 4.1/5

Story3.5

Gameplay4.5

Graphics4.2

Music4.0

Character4.2

Tekken 3 is one of the most influential fighting games ever made, introducing faster gameplay, sidestepping, and a roster packed with iconic characters like Jin Kazama, Hwoarang, and Eddy Gordo. Its combat remains remarkably fluid and responsive even today, helping it stand the test of time. Widely regarded as one of the greatest fighting games ever created, Tekken 3 is also one of the defining titles of the original PlayStation era.

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Sora / 30s / Male
Of course, we can't NOT include this, for it was one of the games that my siblings and I bonded (and fought) over. Even my cousins were in on the fun, so one can only imagine how many memories are tied to this game.

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Banjo-Kazooie

Nintendo 64

Survey scores · avg 4.0/5

Story3.8

Gameplay4.8

Graphics4.0

Music3.5

Character4.2

Banjo-Kazooie is the quintessential Rare platformer; a stable of the "collect-a-thon", players will explore free and open levels to collect Jiggies and other collectibles. Unlike its successors, Banjo-Tooie and Donkey Kong 64, Banjo-Kazooie keeps its levels fairly compact, and the scope of its unlockable abilities and backtracking relatively limited. Rare brings a unique brand of British humor into the game's dialogue, which combined with the memorable characters and vibrant worlds, provide Banjo-Kazooie with a charming identity all its own.

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Kevin
You could call it the evolution of Super Mario 64. The sluggish jump motion compared to Mario is a weakness, but Banjo and Kazooie, equipped with many movement techniques, make up for it plenty. The stage themes show imagination beyond expectations. My number-one favorite stage is the tree with four doors, each connected to a "season"; the design where you climb the same tree through the four seasons and the stories of the animals living in the tree all reach their conclusions in winter is wonderful. It's rich in humor too, a game overflowing with love.
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スーパーマリオ64の進化とも言える。マリオに比較してジャンプの動作が鈍いのは弱点だが、たくさんの移動技を搭載してるバンジョーとカズーイは十分補ってる。ステージのテーマに期待を超える想像力が出る。私の1番推しのステージは、４つのドアがある木でそれぞれ「季節」に繋がって、同じ木を四季に登って、その木に住む動物たちのストーリーは全部冬に結末が見えるデザインは素晴らしい。ユーモアも豊富で、愛に溢れたゲーム。

Hisa
It's almost the same gameplay as Donkey Kong 64, but the gameplay is more detailed, and reading the strategy guide many times to collect all the Jigsaw pieces is a good memory.
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ドンキーコング64とほぼほぼ同じゲーム性だが、よりゲーム性が細かく、すべてのジグソーパズルを集めるのに攻略本を何回も読んだのが良き思い出

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Daxter

PlayStation Portable (PSP)

Survey scores · avg 4.0/5

Story4.0

Gameplay4.2

Graphics4.2

Music3.5

Character4.2

Set before the events of Jak II, Daxter follows the story of Jak's Ottsel sidekick as he goes around Haven City as a small-time bug exterminator while he searches for a way to save Jak. With an arsenal of weapons, control Daxter as he platforms across several stages uncovering the rising threat that would come to be known as the Metalheads.

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Jet / 30s / Male
As a massive Jak and Daxter fan, it was fun to try this game that was essentially set between the events of Jak 1 and 2. It's a much smaller game than any of the mainline console games and leans closer to a 3d platformer than an action platformer. I think I 100%-ed it in one weekend in bed while I was sick. But I still enjoyed it quite a bit.

Kiko / 20s / Male
First ever game I 100%'d and probably the game I played the most on the PSP.

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God of War III

PlayStation 3

Survey scores · avg 4.0/5

Story4.0

Gameplay4.2

Graphics4.0

Music3.8

Character4.2

God of War III is the thrilling conclusion to Playstation's God of War trilogy, and the finale of the Greek saga. Kratos scales Olympus to topple gods in massive setpieces in true God of War fashion. This game is for players who love hack-and-slash games, and for fans of jaw-dropping spectacle, or for anyone who wants to see the thrilling conclusion to this bloody saga of revenge.

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Ronald / 20s / Male
The conclusion of Kratos' journey in Olympus. The combat was really fun with how much I could spam my moves and weapons while watching enemies fly through the air. The quick-time events were really satisfying, especially when Kratos kills his enemies with different animations. The boss fights were fun and cinematic, especially the QTEs at certain points of the fights. The story was straightforward and served as a good way to end his journey.

Rui / 20s / Male
This is genuinely because of nostalgic reasons as me and my cousins would play this and then enjoy how Kratos defeated the Gods. However, in terms of gameplay, it really did not catch my eye.

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4 votes

Astro Bot

PlayStation 5

Survey scores · avg 3.8/5

Story2.7

Gameplay4.7

Graphics4.0

Music3.7

Character3.7

Astro Bot is a 3D platformer that celebrates the history of PlayStation games with its fun Easter eggs packed into a satisfying platformer adventure. This game is an excellent showcase of the PS5 DualSense controller, with each level providing different textures and sensations that help you feel more immersed in the world.

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Kristine / 20s / Female
I think it was the first game I tried on the PS5, and it made me so amazed at the PS5 controller. I think it's an excellent game to show off the hardware, and all the character easter eggs were so fun to see.

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4 votes

Kirby & The Amazing Mirror

Game Boy Advance

Survey scores · avg 3.8/5

Story3.0

Gameplay4.8

Graphics3.5

Music4.0

Character3.8

Kirby & The Amazing Mirror was created for the Game Boy Advance and released in 2004. Being a cute, metroidvania-platformer journey and another hit for the continuously popular pink ball. The game features the Mirror World as a highly-explorable location with different zones and bosses to take care of. This game also features the Meta Knight and more copy abilities for Kirby himself! Aside from this, the game is also popular for its 4-player multiplayer setup where you can play Kirbys of different colors. As such, this makes Kirby & The Amazing Mirror one of the best Kirby games out there, not only for the GBA but perhaps for the entire series.

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ほり
"Kirby" is an action game where it's fun to inhale enemies, copy their abilities, and fight with that power. Since your attack methods and movements change with the Copy Ability, you can fight in various ways even on the same stage, so I could play without getting bored.
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『星のカービィ』は、敵を吸い込んで能力をコピーし、その力で戦っていくのが楽しいアクションゲームです。コピー能力によって攻撃方法や動きが変わるため、同じステージでもいろいろな戦い方ができ、飽きずに遊べました。

ゆーちゃん / 30代 / 男性
Rather than the format of progressing through stages in order, this game lets you freely roam stages you choose yourself. Also, the treasure chests placed in stages can only be obtained by getting your completion rate to 100%, which is an interesting collection element.
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今作は順番にステージを進めていく形式とは違い、自分で選んだステージを好きに回ることができるゲームとなっている。また、ステージに置かれた宝箱は、クリア率を100%にすることでしか入手できないという、収集要素もおもしろい。

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4 votes

New Super Mario Bros. Wii

Nintendo Wii

Survey scores · avg 3.7/5

Story2.5

Gameplay4.5

Graphics3.8

Music4.0

Character3.5

New Super Mario Bros. Wii marks the first time a Mario platformer becomes a multiplayer game. Up to four players can complete levels together by using new moves like picking up others or jumping on them.

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かいせー / 20代 / 男性
- Up to 4 players can take on stages together, so you can play while having a blast with everyone. - The difficulty tuning is spot on, gradually rising as you progress through stages, so there's a good balance between your improving skills and the stage difficulty.
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・最大4人でステージに挑めるため、みんなでワイワイしながる遊べる。・難易度調整が絶妙で、ステージを追うごとに徐々に上がっていくため、上がっていく腕前とステージ難易度のバランスが良い。

たかぎ
I remember collecting every single Star Coin across all stages.
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全ステージのスターを全て集めたのを覚えてる。

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4 votes

Resident Evil 5

PlayStation 3

Action Horror

Survey scores · avg 3.2/5

Story2.8

Gameplay3.8

Graphics3.5

Music2.8

Character4.2

Resident Evil 5 marks the series' transition from traditional survival horror to an action driven experience with cooperative multiplayer at its core. Players take on the roles of Chris Redfield and Sheva Alomar as they investigate the threat of bioweapons in Africa, uncovering a dangerous conspiracy with ties to the series' previous installments.

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さんちゃん
Pulling all-nighters playing co-op on the sofa with a friend was just plain fun. The story and music didn't stick with me that much, but it's a game you can play straight through to the end while laughing the whole time.
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友達とソファで徹夜協力プレイがとにかく面白かった。ストーリー、音楽とかはそこまで心に残らなかったが、とにかく笑いながらぶっ通しでクリアまで遊べるゲーム。

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3 votes

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

PlayStation (PS1)

ActionMetroidvania

Survey scores · avg 4.8/5

Story4.7

Gameplay4.7

Graphics4.7

Music5.0

Character4.3

Instead of a difficult whip-wielding Belmont, you play as the sexy, stylish, long-haired son of Dracula: Alucard. Symphony of the Night introduced a massive interconnected map and RPG mechanics to your usual Castlevania game. This is what put the "vania" in Metroidvania. The game also has hilariously campy, and cheesy and yet iconic voice acting in this game. This game aged like fine wine and would still match up to modern games of the genre.

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Joshua / 20s / Male
Die monster. You don't belong in this world dialogue has been forever seared into my brain by replaying this game so many times.

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3 votes

God of War 2

PlayStation 2

Survey scores · avg 4.8/5

Story5.0

Gameplay5.0

Graphics4.7

Music4.3

Character5.0

Kratos' becomes the God of War, but his problems become bigger than Ares. Now he has to fight the gods of Olympus who all have it out for him. Hack and slash your way through countless mythological monsters in one of the most cinematic games of the PS2 era.

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Ronald / 20s / Male
I enjoyed the story of the game and how Kratos went back to the past to kill Zeus, who betrayed him from the start. The gameplay was really addictive, and I remember how satisfying it was to almost kill Zeus at the end.

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3 votes

Devil May Cry 3

PlayStation 2

Action Adventure

Survey scores · avg 4.4/5

Story4.0

Gameplay5.0

Graphics4.0

Music4.7

Character5.0

Devil May Cry 3 is a stylish resurrection after coming back from what Devil May Cry 2 was. The sibling rivary between Dante and Vergil is iconic that even today it still gets referenced. It has insane (in a good way) and absurd cutscenes that was over the top even during the PS2 era. The difficulty, the styes, and the overall free-flowing yet challenging gameplay was one of the main reasons why it was a huge hit.

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Than / 20s / Male
Just a cool game in general. When I was a kid, I loved how Dante moved and acted. I thought it was really cool.

Alonso / 20s / Male
This was the 1st Devil May Cry game I have ever played and this set the tone for my edgy tweens.

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3 votes

Armored Core: For Answer

PlayStation 3

Action Action RPGMecha

Survey scores · avg 4.3/5

Story3.3

Gameplay4.7

Graphics4.7

Music4.7

Character4.0

Pilot advanced Armored Core NEXTs as a mercenary in a world fractured by corporate warfare and environmental collapse. Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki before his acclaimed Souls series, this entry and generation of Armored Core games delivers the familiar war-torn setting with a much deeper mech customization and redefined, break-neck action.

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ひも
The first AC series game I played. At first I couldn't get used to the controls at all and nearly broke.
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初めてプレイしたACシリーズです。最初は全く操作に慣れず、心が俺かけました。

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3 votes

Donkey Kong Country

Super Nintendo (SNES / SFC)

Survey scores · avg 4.2/5

Story2.7

Gameplay5.0

Graphics4.3

Music4.7

Character4.0

Donkey Kong Country is a classic entry in the DK series. It featured pre-rendered 3D models animated in 2D giving it a pseudo-3D look that made it look way ahead of its time. It gives you a side-scrolling platform experience that has become a staple in the DK series. Until now, it's still being revisited by fans for its difficulty and speedrunning potential.

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だーます
1 through 3 are all god-tier games. A level of polish you can easily enjoy even playing today. I can't believe this was made over 30 years ago. That said, I won't forgive the level Animal Antics.
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1~3まで全てが神ゲー。今やっても余裕で楽しめるレベルの完成度。30年以上前にこれが作られたことが信じられないです。ただしアニマルランドは許さない。

Chad / 30s / Male
Will make you go apesh-

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3 votes

Mystical Ninja: Starring Goemon

Nintendo 64

Survey scores · avg 4.2/5

Story4.7

Gameplay4.3

Graphics3.7

Music4.3

Character4.0

Despite being a relatively well-known series within Japan, the Mystical Ninja series (or "Ganbare Goemon" as it's known in Japan) has always been somewhat niche outside of its home country, only seeing a handful of international releases. Of these releases, Mystical Ninja: Starring Goemon for the N64 is perhaps the most well known of the bunch. The title involves the somewhat wacky adventure of Goemon and his pals as the travel across a feudal and fantasy Japan in order to stop a theater gang known as the Peach Mountain Shoguns from turning Japan into a large stage for their performing arts. Despite debuing a year before The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, the game was rather innovative for the then just emerging genre of 3D action adventure games, and contained gameplay such as dungeon crawling, 3D boss fights, and character upgrades through new weapons and abilities, elements which would become hallmarks of the series.

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クリスチャン
Revolutionary game for its time, as it came out before Ocarina of Time, and managed to do many things we'd see in later 3d games

Play this and you'll understand Japan's geography. The chuunibyou feel of the Goemon Impact is nice too.
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これをやれば日本の地理がわかる。ゴエモンインパクトの厨二感も良い。

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3 votes

Crash Bandicoot

PlayStation (PS1)

Survey scores · avg 4.1/5

Story3.0

Gameplay4.7

Graphics4.0

Music4.7

Character4.7

Named it after its titular character, Crash Bandicoot, the game is colorful, crazy, and fun. Each world feels distinct from one another and the characters are interesting and just as charming as Crash! Recommended to players that want something challengeng but rewarding platforming as this game still stands the test of time as an on-rail platformer.

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Nicole / 30s / Female
This is my favorite mascot-platformer game that I still replay the games from time to time.

Vann / 30s / Male
Classic platforming game.

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3 votes

Marvel vs Capcom 2

Dreamcast

Survey scores · avg 4.1/5

Story2.7

Gameplay4.7

Graphics4.3

Music4.7

Character4.7

Marvel vs Capcom 2 is probably one of the biggest crossover games despite its controversial release at the time. But now? It is looked at fondly. It's a fast-paced 3v3 tag fighter with characters from both the Marvel and Capcom franchise. It's flashy and highly technical so matches can go by in a second. It rewards quick and on the fly thinking. It also has one of the more iconic "jazz" style soundtracks in any fighting game.

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DJ / 30s / Male
MvC 2 is an amazing fighting game with a lot of playable characters that still holds up to this day.

Joshua / 20s / Male
Peak. Especially on the dreamcast

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3 votes

Mega Man Zero

Game Boy Advance

Survey scores · avg 4.1/5

Story4.0

Gameplay4.7

Graphics4.0

Music3.7

Character4.3

Mega Man Zero is a fast-paced, hack-and-slash platformer that leaves almost no room for mistakes. It is notorious for its difficulty, especially for beginners who are still learning the ropes. The screen is too zoomed-in compared to other platformers, your early-game tools and combat options are scarce, and your health bar is not usually enough to survive more than 3 hits in a boss fight. However, it is the kind of game where putting in the effort is VERY rewarding. Once you take the time to master the mechanics and utilize the tools given to you through progression, the tables completely turn, making Zero the actual boss of every boss fight.

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よねさん / 30代 / 男性
Since the story progresses even if you fail a stage, I have a memory of getting stuck and losing motivation after just pushing forward. Once I understood the strategy, I could enjoy it as an exhilarating action game.
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ステージを失敗してもストーリーが進行するので、そのまま進んだ結果積んで萎えた思い出。攻略法がわかってからは爽快アクションゲームとして楽しめた。

Jessey / 20s / Male
Megaman Zero was a wild ride for me, a series that I really enjoyed and found myself playing a lot in the past.

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3 votes

Yoshi's Island

Super Nintendo (SNES / SFC)

Survey scores · avg 3.9/5

Story3.3

Gameplay4.3

Graphics3.7

Music4.3

Character4.0

Yoshi's Island was also labeled as Super Mario World 2 on release, and although it differs in every way from Super Mario World 1, it doesn't back down from the expectations set by the Mario series. In the first Yoshi platformer, players will play as not one Yoshi, but an entire island of Yoshis who pass Baby Mario between them each level. Baby Mario has barely evaded capture from Bowser's henchman Kamek, and the Yoshis must band together to rescue his captured brother Baby Luigi, all with Baby Mario on their backs. When Yoshi takes damage, Baby Mario will float off in a bubble, and Yoshi must chase after to rescue him; if time runs out, Kamek's flunkies will kidnap Baby Mario and you'll lose a life. Yoshi's Island set itself apart with its storybook aesthetic, a memorable soundtrack (that final boss theme), and a surprising amount of content for a SNES platformer with 54 complete levels.

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3 votes

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

PlayStation Portable (PSP)

Action Open World

Survey scores · avg 3.8/5

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories was one of the first portable game for the series that manages to fit in the usual GTA experience like story missions, crime sagas, and open-world freedom that you're used to seeing on bigger consoles. Even with the main story complete, there is so much to see and experience in the game that makes this game a technical advancement for the PSP. Recommended for long-time fans of the series and to players who want to experience the capabilities of the game in a handheld console.

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Action Action-Adventure Open World

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Infamous

PlayStation 3

Survey scores · avg 3.8/5

Story4.0

Gameplay4.3

Graphics3.7

Music3.0

Character3.7

An excellent early open-world game and one of the best fully game-original superhero titles, Infamous puts the power of electricity in the hands of bike messenger Cole McGrath, who's turned into a superpowered "conduit" by a mysterious twist of fate. Cole's struggle to set things right in the New York-like Empire City plays into the duality of moral choices with distinct good and evil paths and unique powers resulting from Cole's actions and decisions.

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Josh / 40s / Male
A strong original superhero open world game with fun powers and an original setting.

Nathan / 20s / Male
A great game that really showed the value of being good compared to doing evil.

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3 votes

Yakuza 3

PlayStation 3

ActionBeat 'em UpOpen World

Survey scores · avg 3.8/5

Story4.3

Gameplay4.0

Graphics3.7

Music3.0

Character4.0

Yakuza 3 is the most unique entry in the Like a Dragon franchise. This action-adventure game follows Kiryu as he lives a peaceful life in Okinawa, managing the Morning Glory Orphanage and caring for Haruka and the other children, until a land dispute involving the orphanage and the Tojo Clan forces him back to Kamurocho. Blending heartfelt slice-of-life storytelling with strategic beat-'em-up combat, memorable boss fights, unforgettable side stories, and one of the franchise's greatest villains, Yakuza 3 stands as one of the series' most distinctive and unforgettable entries.

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ポン酢 / 30代 / 女性
- The original work of "Like a Dragon: Kiwami 3," released in February 2026 - You can feel a different appeal from past works in Kiryu as he devotes himself to caring for the children as the caretaker of an orphanage in Okinawa - Some characters have their voice actors/designs changed, and personally I prefer the original. The graphics of characters like Mine and Kanda are also better in the original. The remake's facial modeling gives a slightly softer impression and lacks impact - The setting of the mysterious man who becomes the key to this game's story felt strongly like an afterthought and was disappointing, but otherwise it was an Okinawa-flavored story revolving around vested interests in base expansion and resort development
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・26年2月に発売された「龍が如く極3」の原作・沖縄で孤児院の管理人として子どもたちに寄り添い奮闘する桐生の姿に過去作とはまた違った魅力を感じられる・一部のキャラクターが変更前のCV・デザインで個人的には原作のほうが好ましい。峯や神田などのグラフィックも原作のほうが◎。リメイク版は顔の造形が少し柔らかい印象になっており迫力不足・今作の物語の鍵となる謎の男の設定は後付け感が強く残念に感じたが、それ以外は基地増設やリゾート開発の利権をめぐる沖縄らしいストーリーだった

Hisa
A game I encountered from the PS2 and got hooked on, then of course bought the sequel on PS3 and got hooked too. The gameplay is of course good, but thanks to the improved specs, the loading that was deathly long on the PS2 was improved, and I could purely enjoy the game.
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PS2から出会ってはまって、PS3でももちろん続編買ってハマったゲーム。ゲーム性はもちろん良いのだが、スペックがあがったことにより、PS2でロードが死ぬほど長かったのが改善され、純粋ゲームを楽しむことができた

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3 votes

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Nintendo Wii U

ActionPlatform FighterMultiplayer

Survey scores · avg 3.7/5

Often called "Smash 4" or "Sm4sh" by the fans, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is technically the 5th game in the series if the 3DS counterpart is treated as a separate entry. True to the series form, this entry further expanded the Smash Bros. roster with many reps coming from both first party Nintendo titles, and 3rd party titles. In addition to the large base roster, this game was the first in the series to introduce DLC content, in the form of new characters. Smash 4 also further upped the chaotic nature of gameplay with the addition of 8-Player smash, a plethora of new items, and new game modes, as well as an online mode that allowed you to choose between a more competitive oriented mode ("For Glory"), and the more casual and party oriented mode the game is more widely known for ("For Fun").

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3 votes

Densetsu no Starfy 1

Game Boy Advance

Survey scores · avg 3.6/5

Story4.0

Gameplay4.3

Graphics2.3

Music3.7

Character4.0

Densetsu no Starfy is a simple underwater platformer that is easy to pick up and does not ask much from the player. Most stages focus on exploration, hidden collectibles, and helping different characters along the way. Since the game takes place almost entirely underwater, movement emphasizes swimming in all directions instead of making precise jumps, making navigation feel more free-flowing than in a traditional platformer. The game stays fairly easy from start to finish, relying more on creative stage gimmicks, light exploration, and variety than on difficult platforming or demanding combat.

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2 votes

Sonic Adventure 1

Dreamcast

Platformer3D PlatformerAction Adventure

Survey scores · avg 4.8/5

Story4.0

Gameplay5.0

Graphics5.0

Music5.0

Character5.0

Sonic Adventure is a milestone in the 3D Sonic, taking on a fully 3D platforming design. Other than Sonic, it also features 5 other characters all with different gameplay mechanics and stories. You get introduced to a lot of important characters in the Sonic universe as well as play them and see their stories. You can also take a break from the action by visiting the newly introduced Chao Garden to take care of the cute little critters. Until now, 3D Sonic lovers are still chasing the high that Sonic Adventure 1 and Sonic Adventure 2 gave them.

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Chad / 30s / Male
I played the demo for this so much and subsequently played the main game so much

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2 votes

Street Fighter 2

Super Nintendo (SNES / SFC)

Survey scores · avg 4.0/5

Story3.0

Gameplay5.0

Graphics4.5

Music3.5

Character5.0

Street Fighter 2 is a 2D fighting game that kickstarted an entire genre. With its larger than life characters, iconic special moves, and flashy combos, Street Fighter 2 went on to inspire several other popular franchises such as Mortal Kombat, Fatal Fury, and Tekken. To this day, Street Fighter 2 tournaments are being held around the world, justifying its status as a timeless classic.

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the other david / 20s / Male
First game I ever played. No idea what I was doing but enjoyed it regardless.

Marco C / 30s / Male
My first ever fighting game

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2 votes

Super Mario All Stars

Super Nintendo (SNES / SFC)

Survey scores · avg 3.8/5

Story1.5

Gameplay4.5

Graphics4.5

Music4.5

Character4.0

One of the first game collections and remasters, Super Mario All Stars packed in 4 great games, with the original 3 Super Mario Bros. titles, as well as The Lost Levels, the original Super Mario Bros. 2 previously only released in Japan. The remasters brought enhanced Super NES graphics, unifying the games into a coherent package under a single art style and gameplay engine. Save support was also added, allowing players to continue from a specific world or level, a much-needed feature considering the difficulty of the classic platformer games.

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いしげ / 30代 / 男性
My older sister was always playing it.
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ずっと姉の遊んでた

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2 votes

Banjo-Tooie

Nintendo 64

Survey scores · avg 3.2/5

Story3.0

Gameplay4.5

Graphics2.5

Music3.0

Character3.0

Banjo-Tooie takes the formula pioneered by Banjo-Kazooie to a new level; the worlds here are bigger, with more areas and characters in each, and stories that unfold as players go deeper in their exploration. The game introduces an interconnected world design; the Grunty Industries world famously locks players out of its namesake building, and requires them to unlock a train connection from another world to get inside. There's a surprisingly darker style than the bright and sunny predecessor, and the stakes are higher for Banjo and Kazooie, with the entire island at risk of being turned into zombies by Gruntilda.

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2 votes

Power Stone

Dreamcast

ActionPlatform Fighter

Survey scores · avg 3.2/5

Story2.0

Gameplay4.5

Graphics3.5

Music3.0

Character5.0

Power Stone is a classic fast-paced chaotic arena brawler where you can choose from a diverse cast of characters, each capable of transforming and using unique abilities. Supporting up to 4 players, the game features interactive stages filled with random hazards and weapons that you can use during battle, which has its own system where you can combine different materials to unlock more weapons, adding even more replay value to the game.

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2 votes

Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins

Game Boy / Game Boy Color

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Survey scores · avg 2.8/5

While Super Mario Land 1 brought the style of the original Super Mario Bros. to the Game Boy, Super Mario Land 2 is a clear sendup of its successors Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World, with map traversal between levels complete with minigames, and hidden exits within levels leading to new paths on the map. Although comparatively smaller than Mario's full-fledged console adventures, Super Mario Land 2 showed new potential for platforming on the Game Boy, and even introduced Wario, a series staple character.

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だーます
A memory of playing this the whole time during boring stretches when I was dragged along to adults' plans as a kid. I don't even know how many times I cleared it.
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幼少期に大人の予定に付き合わされている退屈な時間にずっとやっていた思い出。何周クリアしたかわからない。

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1 votes

Goemon's Great Adventure

Nintendo 64

Survey scores · avg 5.0/5

Story5.0

Gameplay5.0

Graphics5.0

Music5.0

Character5.0

After Mystical Ninja: Starring Goemon, the other "Ganbare Goemon" game for N64, saw relative success outside of Japan, Goemon's Great Adventure was the next (and final) game of the series to make it abroad. While the characters and humor would be familiar to anyone who played the previous entry, the story itself was not a direct sequel, this time centering around a villain named Bisumaru trying to resurrect a demon prince, and Goemon and his pals attempting to stop them. The gameplay was also totally different than the previous entry, featuring a 2.5D Side-Scrolling playstyle, with levels selected from an overworld map, similar to older Mario games. Additionally, levels can lead to different routes on the map, and clearing levels earns you entry passes, which are needed to progress further in the game. This game also has co-op play, allowing you to choose between four characters by swapping within tea shops. Each character is unique in which weapons they use, as well as their secondary ability. With entry passes earned through both level completion as well as various side quests found in towns, the game offers plenty terms of content for 100% completion.

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クリスチャン
One of the 4 Goemon games released in US, playing this co-op with a sibling is one of my most treasured memories

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1 votes

Sonic Adventure 2

Dreamcast

Survey scores · avg 5.0/5

Story5.0

Gameplay5.0

Graphics5.0

Music5.0

Character5.0

Sonic Adventure 2 is probably the most iconic of the 3D Sonics. The story is split into two. The Hero stage features Sonic with his usual speedy platforming format. He's accompanied by Tails, riding his mech for a shooting-platformer experience and Knuckles where you play a hot-and-cold treasure hunt. The Dark side introduces the now iconic Shadow the Hedgehog who plays like Sonic, Dr. Robotnik who plays like Tails and Rouge the Bat who plays like Knuckles. After the stages you can also relax by taking care of the Chao at the Chao Garden. It's one of the most beloved 3D Sonics

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Chad / 30s / Male
Peak 3D Sonic. Also enjoyed playing the barebones multiplayers with my friend

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Sonic Adventure 2 Battle

Nintendo GameCube

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Survey scores · avg 5.0/5

Story5.0

Gameplay5.0

Graphics5.0

Music5.0

Character5.0

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クリスチャン
Goated OST

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1 votes

Dishonored

Xbox 360

Action Stealth First-Person

Survey scores · avg 4.8/5

Story5.0

Gameplay5.0

Graphics5.0

Music4.0

Character5.0

Dishonored is more than just a violent stealth game; it was a redefinition of the stealth-action genre, allowing players to execute the most creative approaches to clearing a level. The game puts you in the shoes of Corvo Attano, the disgraced royal protector turned vigilante assassin for the Loyalist Conspiracy. Assassin is a term that can be used depending on how every player approaches their playthrough, as we can quickly learn that the best outcomes often come from the most creative approaches. Dishonored hammers down the lesson “Actions have consequences” through how your allies and the world react to your playstyle. As you progress through each level, leaving or not leaving piles of enemy corpses in your wake, the world changes alongside your choices, transforming into a grim reminder of your violent actions or a reflection of your efforts to maintain the moral high ground. Perhaps the greatest strength of the game is the freedom it provides to players and the proof that the stealth-action genre does not necessarily mean stealth-violence.

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Ray / 20s / Male
One of the best stealth action games ever.

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1 votes

Mega Man X

Super Nintendo (SNES / SFC)

Survey scores · avg 4.8/5

Story4.0

Gameplay5.0

Graphics5.0

Music5.0

Character5.0

Mega Man X takes place 100 years after the original Mega Man series and follows X, Mega Man's successor and Dr. Light's greatest creation. It's a grittier, edgier Mega Man that added more to the original Mega Man's arsenal. X can do a lot of what Mega Man can except he can dash and wall jump. Along with the series staple of absorbing the power of bosses that he defeats, X can also pick up hidden armor upgrades from each of the stages. Collecting them all will get you a more powerful, upgraded version of X. It's the first game in a series that did well in improving and iterating on an already classic format.

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Chad / 30s / Male
Mega man, but cooler

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Jet Set Radio

Dreamcast

Survey scores · avg 4.2/5

Story3.0

Gameplay4.0

Graphics5.0

Music5.0

Character5.0

Jet Set Radio is a stylish cel-shaded game about rollerblading around and tagging the city's walls with graffiti all the while showing off your rollerblade skills. You're accompanied by an amazing soundtrack composed by the talented Hideki Naganuma. It's a game that's oozing with personality, edge, and unapologetic style.

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Chad / 30s / Male
Stylish af

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Mega Man X3

Super Nintendo (SNES / SFC)

Survey scores · avg 4.2/5

Story4.0

Gameplay5.0

Graphics3.0

Music5.0

Character5.0

The third entry to the Mega Man X sub-series, Mega Man X3 marked the first time in the series where you could play as Zero. The game features the classic Mega Man gameplay that the franchise is known for, featuring eight stages with bosses that can be defeated for new weapons, which can then be used to exploit other the bosses' weaknesses. Exploring the stages also allows you to find various upgrades and improve your abilities. Often considered one of the best in the Mega Man X series, this game is a must-play for fans of classic action platformers with a strong dose of difficulty.

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1 votes

Naruto: Clash of Ninja 2

Nintendo GameCube

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Survey scores · avg 4.2/5

Story4.0

Gameplay5.0

Graphics4.0

Music4.0

Character5.0

Naruto: Gekito Ninja Taisen! 2 brings back the feeling of those classic GameCube nights. The action is fast, smooth, and a lot of fun. The game covers the early Naruto storylines and turns them into exciting 3D battles, with each character playing just like they do in the anime. With more characters to choose from and a 4-player mode, it’s the kind of fighting game you can play with friends for hours without realizing how much time has passed. It’s easy to start playing, but there’s a lot to learn if you want to get really good. Plus, it has that nostalgia boost that made the early Naruto games so much fun.

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MARVEL VS. CAPCOM CLASH OF SUPER HEROES

Dreamcast

Survey scores · avg 3.8/5

Story3.0

Gameplay4.0

Graphics5.0

Music3.0

Character4.0

Marvel vs Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes is a 2D fighting game with 15 iconic playable characters across the Marvel and Capcom IPs. On top of that, there are 22 Special Characters that can be called upon as support as you fight. It's mostly known for its vibrant visuals and even flashier combat played across multiple platforms.

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1 votes

Rayman 2 The Great Escape

Dreamcast

Survey scores · avg 3.5/5

Story3.0

Gameplay4.0

Graphics3.0

Music4.0

Character4.0

Rayman 2: The Great Escape takes Rayman into a new dimension as a 3D platformer, and fully dedicates to it with 360 degrees of traversal. Although levels are more linear than the collectible-heavy games of the era, the traversal is deep, as players will dive down into the depths of a lake to rescue a trapped whale, fly up through the caverns of a lava dungeon using Rayman's hair as a helicopter, and more across over 20 levels through varied landscapes. Rayman 2's art design brings together different elements for a unique concoction, with one foot firmly in the "dark fairy tale" realm, but with mechanical elements mixed in via the Robot Pirate antagonists. The setting could make for some surprisingly dark turns, like when a cutscene shows the grand total of 1000 Lums – fairies which Rayman rescues throughout the game – decrease to 999 after the Robot Pirate captain Admiral Razorbeard decides to try one as a snack.

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1 votes

Super Mario 3D World

Nintendo Wii U