Revolution-Europe's Top 50 Nintendo Games of all Time(VOTING CLOSED!)

[Stocka]

Some of you may know what they do in NOM sometimes, their 'Top 100 Nintendo Games of all Time'(voted by the fans) where the readers send in their 3 favourite games ever(on Nintendo consoles only).

This isn't just a fun thread, put the results are also going to be put on the MAIN SITE (http://www.revo-europe.com ).
There will be a news posts there too in the next few days.

Well we've decided to do it here, at Rev-Europe, and we need EVERYONE here to contribute:smile:

Basically, all you have to do is post your personal Top 5 favourite games of all time that have appeared on NINTENDO consoles in this thread, and next to your choice of no.1, a reason why its your favourite. When you send them in, they must be in ORDER because it will matter!

It will be done like this:

1. - 5 points
2. - 4 points
3. - 3 points
4. - 2 points
5. - 1 point

The game must be on a nintendo console only, so any of these:

NES
SNES
GameBoy/GBC
N64
Virtual Boy
Game Boy Advance/SP/Micro
Gamecube
DS

Also if say someones favourite is NES Classics: Super Mario Bros on GBA and someone elses Super Mario Bros on the NES, then they will count towards the same as they are pretty much the same game. Also for like Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow will count as one, as will Gold/Silver/Crystal, Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald etc. All Nintendogs versions count as one too.

THE DEADLINE FOR SENDING IN YOUR TOP 5 IS 31ST DECEMBER 2005, ANY ONES LATER THAN THAT WILL NOT COUNT.

I will then collect them all and take care of the results table, and on JANUARY 8TH 2006 the Top 50 will be displayed on the main site. (http://www.revo-europe.com )

Get sending in! Any querries please PM me :smile: (Or Sarka)
And please don't not vote for a game because you think it doesn't need your vote, do your PERSONAL top 5 please so its as accurate as possible :smile:

I'll go first, and will also give you a good idea of how to layout your post.

__________________________________________________ _______________

1. Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - An unforgetable and magical experience that will always have a place in my heart.
2. Skies of Arcadia Legends
3. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
4. Tales of Symphonia
5. Pokemon Silver

[Stocka]

can ocarina of time not be included, because that will always be number 1? ill vote once my question is answered
No, you have to do you 5 PERSONAL FAVOURITES EVER!
Don't worry about things 'obviously winning' afterall, I know LOADs of people here who's favourite game isn't OOT, and lots of people here prefer MM to OOT. Get voting!

[Sprout]

A fine idea.

1. Super Mario World: Nothing can beat the moment when I read 'YOU ARE A SUPER PLAYER' in coins. You don't get many games saying that to you.
2. Super Mario 64
3. Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
4. Super Mario Kart
5. Super Smash Bros Melee

Look Ma, no OOT :heh:.

[Sarka]

1. Pokemon Blue
The greatest RPG ever. The feeling you get when you catch a Pidgey or kill your rivals Bulbasaur are almost unreal. :love:
2. Donkey Kong Country 3
3. Zelda: Ocarina of Time
4. Mario Bros 3
5. Diddy Kong Racing

Also, I'm also helping Stocka do this so if you have any queries or problems PM him or me. :smile:

[CooInTheZoo]

1. Pokemon Red/Blue it was the best adventure i ever had
2. Zelda OoT simply awesome
3. Super Mario 64 platforming heaven, soo big!
4. Super Mario Kart 64 spent hundreds of hours on multiplayer
5. Timeplitters 2

[Charlie]

1) Perfect Dark - such a good game. i've played this for hours, trying to complete everything. :)
2) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
3) Super Mario World
4) Metroid Prime
5) Super Smash Bros: Melee

[Ysm]

1. Resi 4
2. Mario Kart Double Dash
3. Super Mario World
4. Mario 64
5. Star Wars Rouge Squadon III: Rebel Strike

[Stocka]

A reminder to everyone, please remember to put a reason next to your no.1 choice!

[kav82]

Man this is gonna be HARD!!!!!!!!

1. Ocarina of Time - I felt like I was in danger, like it was MY land at risk. The emotions I experienced playing this game were real!

2. Metroid Prime - I was Samus Aran (albeit a bloke), one of the most atmospheric experiences in a game ever, pure brilliance!

3. Perfect Dark - My favourite multiplayer experience, everything I wanted after Goldeneye and more was here in this game!

4. Mario Kart 64 - Once again, multiplayer genius, 4 player Mario Kart; awesome!

5. Super Metroid - It's Metroid, more or less the same reasons as Prime.

This is probably the closest to a list of 5 I can come, argh, I want to put others in there but don't want to take others out... surely I could say some are on par with others?! ARGH!

[kash]

1 - LoZ Ocarina of Time (n64) / Everything about the game was amazing(music, gfx, gameplay, epona etc)
2 - Metroid Prime (gc)
3 - LoZ Majora's Mask (n64)
4 - Super Mario Bros 3 (nes)
5 - Donkey Kong 64 (n64)

[Bowser57]

1. Super Mario Brothers - It was there soon after my love of gaming kicked off. One of the few old games I can still play and enjoy a lot now.
2. Animal Crossing
3. Mario Kart 64
4. Super Mario Bros 3
5. Goldeneye

[Haver]

1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - It was a magical time, y'know? It was an experience that's really stuck with me. I remember, it took me at least a year to complete as a ten year-old. Zelda had a way of making you feel like you were part of something huge. The bosses, the ending, the dungeons, Epona, the NPCs, everything - totally brilliant. The fact that Tommy Hughes spilt my milk all over me didn't matter, Zelda was waiting when I got home.
2. Super Mario 64
2. Diddy Kong Racing
3. Pokemon Blue
5. Mario Kart: Double Dash

[Meik]

1. Super Metroid - The closest we'll probably ever get to the perfect adventure game. The graphics, the puzzles, the music, the bosses, the upgrades and the progression are all nigh-on perfect.

2. Metroid Prime - Best game on the Cube. Read above, but in 3D.

3. Legend of Zelda, Ocarina of Time - The first time I stepped out into the blinking sun of Hyrule Field, I knew this game was going to be something else.

4. Pokemon Red/Blue - The original and still the best, eat away at my childhood.

5. Super Smash Bros. Melee - Quite possibly the most fun multiplayer game ever made.

[Tphi]

1. Skies of Arcadia Legends Near enough a perfect game. Great characters, fun battles, awesome plot, tons of sidequests.. no RPG or game has beaten it in depth or greatness for me, and I spent so long making sure I got absolutely every last thing in the game.
2. Zelda: Link's Awakening My first Zelda, and in my opinion the best.
3. Resident Evil 4 It looks and plays absolutely beautiful.
4. Pokémon Gold The pinnacle of the series for me. It had the simplicity of the originals without the extra faffing of the laters. Plus you could go back to Kanto. Plus the day/night feature rocked.
5. Pikmin 2 So much fun to play, this charming game is far too underappreciated for my liking.

No room for Metroid Prime: Echoes, Mario, Tales of Symphonia, Mario Kart, TimeSplitters, Wario Ware, Smash Bros. or Beyond Good & Evil? Argh!

[Sub-Parable]

1:Super Mario Bros. 3--The epitomy of my early childhood, timeless and a love I shall never forget.

2:Resident Evil 4

3:The Legend of Zelda The Wind Waker*

4:Super Smash Bros. Melee

5:Super Mario 64 DS

*I didn't pick Ocarina of Time as I never had a N64. I'm playing it now on GC 8 years
after its original release and although I'm enjoying it a lot I find it hard to get past
the archane graphics and shoddy camera (shoddy by today's standards). It's still one
of my favourites though.

[Caris]

1: Zelda OOT
2: Goldeneye 007
3: Lugie's Mansion
4: Conkers Bad Fur Day
5: Mario Kart DS

[Pit-Jr]

1 Mike Tyson's Punch Out-infinite replay value
4 Super Castlevania 4-best soundtrack evar
2 Super Metroid-as said, just perfect
5 Killer 7-cerebral storyline
3 Final Fantasy 6-rpg perfection


Edit-didnt notice the point system thing so im switched the order a bit

[Retro_Link]

1. Zelda; Ocarina of Time - The best game ever!! The beautiful graphics, the story, the characters, the battles; purely magical!!
2. Pokemon Red
3. Mario 64
4. Super Smash Bros Melee
5. Resident Evil 4

[masaki86]

1:The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time (N64) What can be said that has never been said before, Brilliant, ground breaking and magical. The wow factor was there for everyone to see from the get go. This was zelda for the first time in 3D; and it was worth the wait.

2:The Legend of Zelda: Majoras Mask (N64) Pipped at the post by OOT; purely because it was here first, and had a more magical feeling when playing it; MM was a lot of 'seen it in OOT' sort of feeling, but that didn't detract from the enthralling gameplay additions, quests and beautiful OST. The only game soundtrack I own.

3:Harvest Moon (SNES) Farming. 24/7. Great Fun. Work, Socialise, Sleep. Repeat till married and with a kick ass farm in tow!!

4:Eternal Darkness: Sanitys Requiem (GC) An enthralling story mixed with threatening locales and interesting characters make for one of the darkest Nintendo adventures.

5:Illusion of Time (SNES) A brilliant game; kept me enthralled till the end, and the only nintendo console game to come close to the greatness that is Zelda. Fantastic cast of characters and locales, plus one of the only games to bring a tear to my eye.

[DanielTimothy]

1.Tales of symphonia
2.Mario Kart Double Dash
3.Paper Mario: Thousand year door
4.Resident Evil 4
5.Minish Cap

[the_mars_volta]

1. Legend of Zelda Ocarina: Ocarina of Time - The most stunning, magical interactive experience you could ever ask for. So compelling, addictive and timeless.
2. Pokémon Gold/Silver/Crystal
3. Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past
4. Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow
5. Perfect Dark

[system_error]

1. Mother
2. Super Smash Brothers Melee
3. Zelda: The Windwaker
4. Resident Evil 4
5. Chrono Trigger

[Enigma]

1) Zelda III - A Link To The Past. Unbelievable what a perfect game this were (and still is). This game is the greatest Zelda game of all time and it´ll take a lot to succeed it (in my opinion). This game will always have a place in my heart. Pure magical gameplay, story, sound (Zelda), everything. Simply perfect.

2) Lufia II (I want to say the series but if I can only choose one...)

3) Super Punch Out

4) Star Fox 64

5) SSBM

Making a 5 top-list when there are so many great games is really tough, but I´ll go with these. Zelda III is the sure choice, though.

[dZION]

1. super mario bros. 3
2. Zelda III: a link to the past
3. killer instinct
4. starwing
5. unirally

[mike-zim]

1) Pokemon blue- best in the series and wish they would make the new pokemon games as simple as this one was only 150 pokemon all had 1 attribute and it was more personnal you got attached to your pokemon. i want bulbasaur back damnit.

2) MK-64- it was the ultimate multiplayer fun

3) Harvest moon GC- loads of hours playing this it was great fun

4) Advanced Wars GBA- the first one it was original and addictive

5) Cel Damage- purely because i got hours of play out of it and it was never all that easy.

[EchoDesiato]

1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time: Everything from the title screen to the final blow Ganon gets is an unique experience. A game has never been this good at making you feel like the hero. It should be called The Legend of Zelda: Best Game of Time.
2. Metroid Prime
3. Resident Evil 4
4. Metroid Prime 2 Echoes
5. Super Mario Land

[Domstercool]

1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - When you first touch this game you are filled with a magical experience like no other. Zelda OOT is a unique gaming experience that drew in the player with it's graphics, music and gameplay. A stunning masterpiece of a game. Is there a word to describe this game? Perfect comes to my mind instantly.

2. Super Mario 64
3. GoldenEye 007
4. Donkey Kong Country
5. Perfect Dark

Ouch that was hard to do, and i still don't feel totally secure over the choices >.<

[ViPeR]

Super Mario Bros. 3: The best Mario game of all time. It was my first ever proper game and what a game it was. Platforming to the max, chasing Bowser through the desert, the sea, over the ice and even up into the sky, over 8 worlds of madness.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time: What do I need to say about this game that hasn't been said. Nothing. Brilliance.

Metroid Prime: Fanastic adventure right until the end. Beautiful environments, great story.

Goldeneye: 4 player multi-player heaven. License to kill setting with pistols, good times sneaking in a shot from around the corner and hitting a mate in the back. Greeted with an abusive response to the likes of "You f'ing bitch!"

Super Smash Bros: Melee: The best multi-player ever. Enough said.

[Cube]

ooh. this is hard

1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time - What more can anyone say. Its simply the best.
2. Metroid Prime 2: Echoes - Large, fun, exiting with a great story. Superb game, great graphics too.
3. F-Zero GX - Fast and furious witout all the crap like neons, just fun and futuristic.
4. The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker - Not as great as OOT, but still amazing. Georgeous graphics too
5. Pikmin 2 - A masterpiece from shigsy's garden.

[Shyguy]

1. Pokemon Silver (made me spend about £3000+ on this craze) and changed my fave game Genre from racing to RPG

2.Mario Kart DS - havent Had so much Fun in a long time

3.Super Smash bros melee - Multiplayer Mayhem was the heart of sleepovers ^_^

4. Zelda : OOT - fantastic adventure with so much to do and when finally completed brang a tear of joy ^_^

5. this is a hard 1 but ill go with ....... ..... ... Diddy kong Racing (i rmemeber when i completed this game while i was at greece as there was seriously fuck all to do (was about 9 at the time) a really good experiance

[lordmetroid]

1. Super Metroid (SNES)
3. Yoshi's Island (SNES)
4. Mega Man X (SNES)
4. Xtreme G3 (GC)
5. Donkey kong jungle beat (GC)

[Mizuti]

1. The Legend of Zelda: OoT (N64)
2. The Legend of Zelda: MM (N64)
3. Tales of Symphonia (GC)
4. The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker (GC)
5. Super Mario Allstars (SNES)

[cloud_rules7777]

1. The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time --> This is one of the most beautifull Fairy Tales I have ever seen and played. The story pf this game is just Brilliant and it touches your heart

2. Super Metroid
3. Trauma Center: Under The Knife
4. Kirby's Dream Land
5. Super Mario Bros

It's very difficult to tell only five games...

[zaraki]

1. Zelda OoT

2. Suoer Mario 64

3. Super Mario Bros.

4. Donkey Kong country

5. Goldeneye 007

[jakeee]

1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
2. Super Mario Bros. 3
3. Metroid Prime
4. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
5. Super Metroid

[Incomplete]

1. Secret of Mana
2. Chrono Trigger
3. Super Mario Bros. 3
4. Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
5. Harvest Moon

[Dex]

I'm sure I'm missing some greats, seeing as the GameCube was my first actual Nintendo Console. However, I've had a GBC, GBA, GBA SP, and a DS, so handheld wise I'm good to go.


1. Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door (GC) - Definitely my favorite, Mario RPGs are always creative, funny, and do stuff for you that other RPGs don't. The worlds and design's are very creative and unique.
2. Pokemon Gold/Silver (GBC)
3. Mario Kart DS (DS)
4. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (GC)
5. Super Smash Bros. Melee (GC)

Almost in the Top 5:
Golden Sun (GBA)
Animal Crossing (GC)
Paper Mario (N64)

[er-no]

1) Secret of Mana - SNES - Probably the best game ever.

2) Zelda: Ocarina of Time - N64 - The best Zelda RPG ever.

3) Goldeneye - N64 - Still the best made and probably the best ever console FPS. It probably won't be beaten. The level design was perfect.

4) Super Monkey Ball - GC - Without doubt the best party game of all time, and in these last few years, its been the one truely original game.

5) Illusion of Time - SNES - The most beautiful storyline and innovative ideas thrown into a huge epic RPG.

[SilverBlade]

1. Super Mario Bros. 3 - First videogame I ever played. 8 worlds full of action. Special items and secrets. Nearly perfect platformer.
2. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
3. Super Mario 64
4. Donkey Kong 64
5. Paper Mario

It's impossible to choose top 5 nintendo games. There are many great games. Mario Kart 64, The Legend of Zelda (+MM, LTTP, WW) , Super Smash Bros. (+Melee), Banjo-Kazooie & Tooie, Jet Force Gemini, Metroid (Prime, Prime 2, Super) for example. I could continue the list forever.
(Sorry my bad english)

[9-e10do]

1. Zelda: A Link To The Past (SNES)
2. Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES)
3. Super Metroid (SNES)
4. Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64)
5. Super Mario 64 (N64) lol

[neo-ds]

1. Mario Kart DS It is wicked!! That was my second MK game (after the 64 version)... I loved it! ( I :bowdown: to it)
2.WarioWare Touched
3.Golden Eye (N64)
4.Advance Wars: Black Hole Rising
5.Nintendogs

[Infinete]

1. Legend Of Zelda - Ocorina Of Time
2. Mario Kart Ds
3. Golden Eye 64
4. Pokemon Yellow
5. Legend Of Zelda Majoras Mask

[gohan127]

1)pokemon blue(/red) i always had to get up at 6:00am to go to school, this game made me get up at 5:00 just to play it!
2) chrono trigger
3)super mario land3: wario land (gb)
4)zelda: OoT
5) golden eye

[elniro]

1) Mario Kart 64 (n64) - Played hours and hours on it, and best multiplayer stuff ever!
2) Super Mario Allstars (SNES)
3) Pokemon blue (GBC)
4) Banjo Kazooie (n64)
5) Diddy kong racing (n64)

[elvenearth]

1. GC - Eternal Darkness - The ultimate in immersive gameplay for its time.
2. GC - Resident Evil 4
3. SNES - Super Mario Brothers 3 (I never played it on the NES)
4. N64 - Perfect Dark
5. SNES - Donkey Kong Country

[4stringdj]

1. Legend of Zelda: OOT - So highly anticipated, gave me goosebumps when i opened it on christmas day
2. Resident Evil 4 - So atmospheric, a game has never affected me so much!
3. Goldeneye 64 - Great single player game and wicked multiplayer
4. Pilotwings 64 - My most memorable game for doing nothing, i could just fly around doing sweet f.a. and still lose hours!
5. Mario Kart DS - my new drug.....

[Smowza]

1. Zelda - A Link To The Past. (snes) This was my first Zelda game, i rented it from my local video shop. By todays standards the graphics are poor... but who cares! the story, sound fx and music are fantastic. It is the only Zelda game i have completed so many times i cant keep count. If you gave a link to the past todays gfx then i would be in heaven. (btw, i bought it straight after renting it)

2. Super Mario Kart (snes). This game very nearly was my number 1, it completely dominated my life during school. The buzz when your racing round rainbow road or ghost valley 1 desperatly trying to beat your mates time and not fall off, powersliding round every corner, your heart pounding with excitment. Modern day mariokarts haven't come close to the original's speed & powersliding. However, i do give merit to the DS version for coming the closest.

3. Zelda - OOT (n64). Fantastic game, amazing gfx for it's time etc etc

4. Mario 64 (n64) . Only Nintendo is capable of such innovation.

5. Metroid Prime (GC). My first Metroid game... i laugh at people who havent experienced this beautifull gaming masterpiece.

[mtg101]

1 - Zelda: Ocarina of Time
2 - Zelda: Four Swords Adventures
3 - Animal Crossing
4 - SMB3: Super Mario World
5 - Paper Mario: Thousand Year Door

[critter171]

1. Mario kart on the n64. - one of the best games and love you could have four players.
2. Mario party 2. - fun game with your firends.
3. killer 7 - rated m for a reason But not bad at all
4. geist - i like it better than any zelda game. (i awalys got a headch for zelda games)
5. perfect dark on n64. (still have and having fun with it.


enojy :)

[Syxoed]

1. - Killer7, I love that fucked up game
2. - Super Smash Bros Meele, I'm still playing it
3. - Metroid Prime, such good memories
4. - Legend of Zleda, need I sa more?
5. - Pokemon, wonderful games

[Smowza]

4 - SMB3: Super Mario World

SMB3 is not super mario world mate

[Ollie]

This is so hard, errrm:

1. Zelda OoT - I have never played a game as much as I did this one, not just Nintendo games either, any other game ever, omg, take me back to the day that was released now!!
2. Pokemon Red
3. Pokemon Ruby
4. Goldeneye
5. Mario Kart (N64)

I am worried that I might change my mind if I give this more thought, can we change our minds before the closing date and still have our new choices used?

[Hellfire]

1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
2. The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
3. Metroid Prime
4. Super Metroid
5. Chrono Trigger

Not sure about this list, I mean, tehre are lots of great games... Still, OoT is number 1 beyond any doubt.

[RuneSP]

5. Resident Evil: Remake (GC) - I've always loved the Resident Evil franchise, although I never tried the original RE for the PSX, and thank God for that, so I could play this superb game with even more superb graphics/sound. Best game atmosphere ever.

4. Resident Evil 4 (GC) - It may vary alot from the older RE games, but it certainly doesn't make it less good. The best graphics in this generation + an unique action experience makes this the best action-survival game I've ever played.

3. GoldenEye (N64) - Movie >>> Game conversions have never really been great. Until Goldeneye. This game revolutionized the FPS genre in many more ways than Half-Life did IMO. The multiplayer section have endless play value, making this the best FPS ever IMO.

2. The Legend of Zelda - A Link to the Past (SNES) - Just by judging this game by its title, you know that this ain't no ordinary game. It was the first game I ever played as I was 4-5 years old. I spent countless of hours watching my older brothers completing this game time after time, and ever since then i've had the whole game sequence marked in my mind. Unforgetable game. Only one game deserves the 1. place even more than this game which is....

*drum solo*

Mary-Kate and Ashley Sweet 16!!!!!!!

...nah just kidding...lol---



1. The Legend of Zelda - Ocarina of Time (N64) - The first time I played this game, I didnt even realise this was actually in the same game franchise as A Link to the Past, but the moment that Link pulled up the mastersword from the stone, I felt something which I've only felt one time before in my life - when Link pulled up the mastersword in A Link to the Past. This game is simply, just Perfect. From the beginning to the end. Nuff' said.

[Flame Alchemist]

1) Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64) // a masterpiece
2) Zelda: The Wind Waker (GC) // it took me long to finish it
3) Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance (GC) // the best strategy game ever
4) Tales of Symphonia (GC) // Best RPG/Real Time fighting
5) Smash Bros Melee (GC)

[Girly hiyaz!~ Gamer]

1. Super Metroid
2. Legends Of Zelda: The Wind Waker
3. Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow
4. Super Mario World
5. Mario Kart DS

[SINFIELD]

My has to be :

1. Goldeneye 007 (N64)
2. The Legend of Zelda (NES)
3. Super Mario 64 (N64)
4. LOZ: Ocarina of Time (N64)
5. Super Mario World (SNES)

However, if you ask me again once the Twilight Princess is released...we may very well have a new leader ;-)

Enjoy the start of Advent everyone...Xmas trees up tonight!!! :santa:

SINFIELD

[Minlack]

1. The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. (The fact that it exceeded my expectations. In the wake of OOT, it still managed to blow me away :D)
2. The Legend of Zelda: OOT (gotta be in there)
3. Jet Force Gemini (uber, no matter what anyone else says)
4. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Best ending, ever)
5. Starwing / Starfox (Came with the first ever console I owned)

So many others I could put down, but those were the first that came to mind. Prolly should have a 'Cube game in there, but nostalgia hasn't reached that part of my life yet :P

[rob]

1. Legend of Zelda : Ocarina of Time -- Nintendo Magic --
2. Goldeneye
3. Skies of Arcadia
4. Mario Kart 64
5. Super Mario Brothers 3

[Crazyreyn]

1. Zelda: OOT
2. Metroid Prime
3. Super Mario World
4. Mario Kart DS
5. Goldeneye

[n3z]

[B]1. Super Mario Bros. Aah..the memories. This game is timeless!
2. Paper Mario 2 Thousand year door Best mario rpg ever.
3. Lifeforce Best shooter on teh nes! (especially in co-op!)
4. Super Smash Bros Melee Best multiplayer game evah.
5. Mariokart DS Best mariokart and its online!

[AshMat]

1.Super Mario 64 n64
2.Banjo Kazooie n64
3.Mario Kart DS ds
4.Starwing (starfox snes) snes
5.Lylat Wars n64

( have played NO zelda games, shoot me)

[goron49]

1. The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time - Well, it's the FIRST EVER 3D ZELDA GAME, and it's probably the most adverturous Nintendo game ever, I was gob-smacked when I first played this game on my N64 in 98', it was just so huge for that time.

2. Earthbound

3. Banjo Kazooie

4. Paper Mario 2 The Thousand Year Door

5. Donkey Kong Country 2

[triforce_keeper]

1.The Legend Of Zelda Ocarine of time ~~~ Its just ........... THE BEST!!!
2.Donkey Kong 3 ~~~ one of the best games on snes!!!
3.LOZ: Wind Waker ~~~ nice graphics and will always remember the sea.....
4.Wario Ware ds ~~~ Funny Funny Funny!!!
5.Baten Kaitos ~~~ Epic adventure 4*

[sam999]

Right here we goooo this is not going to be easy.. sorry to all this rejected games out there and the oune that came 6th...super mario world.........

1:Super Mario 64: When i first herd mario go "itsa me mario" i new i was in for a treat, i remember turning my n64 on for the first time and i was blown away from seeing mario in 3d, the controlls where amazing, the gamplay smooth....GAMING PERFECTION AT ITS BEST!
2:Smash Bros melle:first game on my cube and im still playing like crasy, it never gets old.
3:Mario Kart ds:i have not got this yet, but i can not wait, i have played my mates so much and i know it is amazing, i have to forse myself away as i do not want to find everything out about it
4:Pokemon yellow:it bought a tear to my eye, pikachue followed me around!!! amaing!!.....
5:Banjoo kazooe: the closest game platform game ever to be as good as mario 64! sure super amrio world and stuff where amazing but this was magical, i rushed to the stores to get banjoo tooey!

[pajama]

1. Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Hyrule is more beautiful and wonderful to walk, run, ride and fly across than ever before or after (to this date). The story is touching, the character design is greatly innovative and the gameplay is stunningly perfect.
2. Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
3. Super Mario World
4. Legend of Zelda: A link to the past
5. Super Mario 64

I'm surprised people actually think MM is better than OOT, not because MM is not a great game, but I've just never though about it that way, and never heard people thinking it's better.

[JGonspy]

1. Super Mario World - The perfect Mario experience will always hold a special place in my heart.
2. The Legend of Zelda: Oracina of Time - Ditto for the perfect Zelda one.
3. Skies of Arcadia: Legends: Underrated is something I associate with this game so very much.
4. Fire Emblem: Path of Radience - The very best game in a series I fell in love with.
5. Super Mario Bros. - The classic original. Maybe it's only here for sentimental reasons, but I can't forget it.

[gimo80]

5. Paper Mario (N64) - While the GC's incarnation is damn impressive, it really doesn't have the same level of charm the N64 version offered. While the world isn't as intricately realised, this is traditional RPGing at its finest, offering barrels of laughter and some really superb dungeons. Absolute quality.

4. Super Mario 64 - A complete revolution in 3D gaming. Full to the brim with challenges and omissions, any player sucked in Mario's world is bound to have a super amount of fun.

3. Resident Evil 4 - One of the finest gaming achievements ever, and sets the standard on how to make a proper sequel that tampers with the gameplay mechanics. And while the scares are completely different, being chased by the chainsaw man will induce any gamer to squeal. Like a girl.

2. Metroid Prime - This game really, really shocked me. There is so much on offer here, but the most awe-inspiring aspect is just how damn huge the game really is. Very challenging, too, all jam packed with enough incentives to make you cry.

1. Zelda: Ocarina Of Time - A timeless classic. Even by today's standards, this game is still absolutely incredible - the gameplay mechanics are still fresh and the dungeons are still as intimdating as ever; this is a true classic, and is probably the most influential game ever created. Yes, even above Mario 64 I'd say.

There ya go, and there's my first post :laughing:

[Oehr-GmbH]

1. Zelda OoT (/MasterQuest)
2. Mario Kart 64
3. Mario Kart DS
4. SSBM
5. Super Mario 64

[triforcer]

1. ocarina of time- the best i have ever played. it was an amazing experiance that i will never forget and will always have a place in my heart.
2. pokemon gold- amazing game with incredable depth and lastability. will also never be forgotten.
3. tales of symphonia- exellent storyline, great battle system and lots of depth.
it took ages to complete and i would happily play through it all again. best gamecube game ever!
4. chrono trigger- just a great rpg that i will always remember. best snes game ever!
5. super smash bros melee- great fighting game that never gets boring! an exellent test of skill and reactions.

[LazyBoy]

1. Zelda O.o.T. - I never actually owned this game. A friend of my brother's was playing it when I went over to pick him up, and had a go. I played it for five minutes, and was immersed. I actually ended up stealing it from him. Luckily he never new it was me. That's how good this game is, I broke the law to play this game.

2. Mario 64 - This could be interchangeable with any other of the Mario platformers, but I picked this because it was just such an important game. Playing this game in 3D for the first time, playing any game in 3D for the first time, it must have been like when the homosapiens discovered fire.

3. Pokemon Red/Blue - Who thought you could create one of the best games ever on the idea of responsibility. If you were to compare this game to anyting it would be parenthood. Seeing your pokemon grow from a caterpiller to a butterfly, becoming stronger, like watching a son or daughter getting bigger and smarter, it was just so rewarding.

4. Goldeneye 007 - This is more of a sentimental pick for me, since it was the first game me, my brother and my dad would play together. To think this will be one of my early memories, being shot continuosly by my father. Good times. Aswell as that this, like the first three picks in my list, is considered one of the greatest of the genre, and elements in it are seen in all modern FPSs.

5. Killer 7 - A marmite game, you either love it or hate it. You know how much I love it? Its one of my top ten movies, oh yes, that good. If Tarrintino made a game, this would be it. Look left.

[goron49]

Guys, he said only comment on the first choice you make.

[Jonny]

5. Super Mario All-Stars.
~ All the best Mario games in one.

4. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.
~ My first ever Zelda game and has become my favourite SNES title.

3. Mario Kart DS.
~ Even though just released, it's the best Mario Kart game ever, in my opinion.

2. Super Smash Bros. Melee.
~ One of the best ever multiplayer games and an awesome selection of characters.

1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
~ My personal favourite. With Exceptional dungeons/temples and brilliant story, it's a must-play for every gamer. Everything else has already been said :)

[Flitch]

Just the 5, this is going to be tricky......

1. Super Metroid (SNES)
This was the first metroid game i ever played, and then it became the best game i ever played. The game just felt good to play, it wasnt stupidly hard or easy it had a great flowing style of gameplay, it also had good replay value were you could try to collect all the items to see a slightly different ending (and rescue the etecoons to see another slightly different ending).

2. Super Mario 64 (N64)
The game that set the standard for 3D platformers. The best Mario [platformer] game ive ever player, nice big levels, some easier than others, and once you completed the game you had the option to carry on and try to get all the stars.

3. Mario Kart DS (NDS)
It was a toss up between the DS and N64 version of these games, but the apility to play people over Nintendo's WiFi connection just gave the DS version the edge.

Fun, fast and enraging, what isnt there to like about any Mario Kart game?

4. Lylat Wars (N64)
It was one of those games i just played over and over again due its addicitive gameplay, also you just have to love that independence day style level, lots of action.

5. Pokemon Red/Blue (GB)
Its been all down hill since the originals i say. Pokemon Red/Blue gave me months of enjoyment while i tried to "catch 'em all", and i did, i was so pleased when i finaly caught that damn Torus!

[Frogster8]

1.Legend Of Zelda: Orcarina Of Time
2.Legend Of Zelda: Majoras Mask
3.Legend Of Zelda: Wind Waker
4.Resident Evil 4
5.Animal Crossing

[er-no]

Crazy, obviously less people than I thought have played Secret of Mana.
Because if you had it'd be in your top 5 ;)

[*Dalco*]

1) OOT
2) Super Mario Bros 3
3) Mario Kart DS
4) Mario 64
5) Pokemon Red/Blue

[Draven1984]

So tough to choose, so here goes!...

1) Super Mario Bros. (NES) - The daddy of 'em all!!
2) Zelda III - A Link To The Past (SNES)
3) GoldenEye 007 (N64)
4) Secret Of Mana (SNES)
5) Wario-Ware (GBA)

[pokekid]

1)Tales of Symphonia
2)Mario Kart DS
3)Tales of Phantasia (Yes I do like tales of games)
4)Star Fox 64
5)Megaman X3

[Ninty 182]

1. Ocarina Of Time :bouncy:
2. Resident Evil 4 :yay:
3. Metroid Prime
4. Super Mario 64
5. Wind Waker

[Mimternet]

1. Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - An unforgetable and magical experience that will always have a place in my heart.
2. Skies of Arcadia Legends


So glad that's your top 2!! Have to admit to not playing Skies of Arcadia on Nintendo, but on Dreamcast, so not sure I can really add it in my top 5, but it's without doubt my second favourite game of all time after Ocarina Of Time. It simply is one of the best gaming experiences ever.

1. Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
2. Metroid Prime
3. Lylat Wars
4. Mario Kart 64 (possibly soon to change to DS...)
5. Goldeneye 007

[zwappaz]

1. Super Smash Bros. Melee (GCN), this game lasts forever, the multiplayer fun is unbelievable, the biggest skill-game in the world

2. A Link To The Past (SNES)

3. Super Mario Kart (SNES)

4. Ocarina Of Time (N64)

5. Paper Mario 2 (GCN)

*I wasn't sure what to put 5th, so you know, the 6th game is Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga

[Wengle]

I can only chose five? God this is hard
.................................................. .................................................. ....
Here goes:

1. TALES OF SYMPHONIA:
I loved every second. The amazing story, the brilliant graphics, the excellent characters, the Defining Dungeons, but most of all the BATTLES, they defined how an RPG should be. I've competed it 4 times still too find loads hidden.

2. Mario Kart DS
If I'd had maybe a bit longer with this it would be 1, but no its still absolutely perfect in every way. It defines the DS' power.

3. Metroid Prime 2
We played this for 2 hours at my birthday last year, and adored it. Wish there was a slightly longer single player, but perfect other then that.

4. Nintendogs
Come on then have an attempt at faulting it. You can't. What accessary has your dog got?

5. Poke'mon Blue
If it weren't for this nintendo would only have half as much money, the only things left from the franchise are the games and they are classic as ever. Charmander flamethrower!

Wasn't easy. Espesially which pokemon game to choose. And with likes of Mario 64 DS (6) and Metroid zero mission (7). I hated Ocarina of time.
WHOO I MADE MY FIRST POST

[McMad]

1. Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time
2. Resident Evil 4
3. Metroid Prime
4. Conker's Bad Fur Day
5. Mario Kart DS

[Arnieboy]

1) Super Smash Brothers Melee - Excellent value for money, trophie collecting keeps you hooked for ages, unlockables, the best multiplayer experience EVER!
2) Donkey Kong Country 2
3) Duck Hunt
4) Zelda:Wind Waker
6) Zelda: A Link To The Past

[dsmaniac]

1. Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - The game which turned me into a massive Nintendo fan and I have bought almost every Nintendo product since

2. Super Mario 64 - The game which completely revolutionised the 3D platform genre, before Mario 64 3D platformers had bad camera angles and awful controls

3. Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Completely revolutionised the greatest series of all time bringing it into full 3D

4. Goldeneye - Fantastic single player and possibly the best multiplayer experience ever

5. Metroid Prime - The game that modernised the Metroid series and is the best game this generation out of all this gens consoles (PS2, Xbox, GC)

[The fish]

1)Pokemon Silver/Gold (The best pokemon game:not to many pokemon, but enough variety)

2)Resident Evil 4

3)Timesplitters Future Perfect

4)Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

5)Star Wars Episode I racer (It feels faster than F-Zero, and has the best racing game tracks ever)

[moored41]

oooo trickyness. lets see

1)Super mario bros. 3 (this game was the first mario game i truly played and it destroyed my life for a good 4-5 years. It still feels as fesh and crisp as it did all those years ago and its simply amazing)
2)Animal crossing (ruined a good year of my life)
3)pokemon ruby (ruined 2/3 years of my life but stayed active :P)
4)super smash bros melee (such an AMAZING multiplayer game)
5)LOZ:OOT(god knows how long. but i can tell you this much. that oo-oo-oo when day turns to night in hyrule feild still haunts my dreams.... and that owl O.O)

[Pestneb]

1.super mario kart(snes) - too many hours spent on this game, in battle mode vs my best mate, in time trial vs my brother, and racing against anyone.
2.super monkeyball (GC)
3.top gear (snes)
4.blades of steel(nes)
5.Tales of symphonia (GC)

[birakille]

1 - The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. (GC) The first time I played it, I didn't want it to end. Superb graphics and music. Great sailing.

2 - Tetris (GB)

3 - Super Monkey Ball (GC)

4 - Pikmin (GC)

5 - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64)

[McPhee]

1. Perfect Dark - How could i choose anything else? No other game has ever made me waste so many hours of my life! It still got the best multiplayer bots in any FPS, a fact which i find a little worrying considering how old the game is...
2. Advance Wars
3. Skies of Arcadia Legends
4. Super Smash Bros. Melee
5. Meteos

[NearCry]

1: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
2: Super Mario Kart
3: Goldeneye 007
4: Secret of Mana
5: SSX Tricky

[Marink]

1.Ocarina of Time (N64)- It was magical , the vast land of Hyrule was amazing and who can't remember the first time they rode Epona over that field ??
2.Goldeneye (N64)
3.Pokemon Crystal (GBC)
4.Mario Kart DS (DS)
5.Soul Calibur II (GC)

[NearCry]

1. Perfect Dark - How could i choose anything else? No other game has ever made me waste so many hours of my life! It still got the best multiplayer bots in any FPS,

Try Counter Strike:Source on the PC. If it didn't say "BOT" where the ping should be, you'd think it was a human. It far exceeds Perfect Darks bots.

[Tales]

1: Tales of Symphonia: It's the best RPG I have ever played. It is so much to do and the cel-shading rocks!

2: Baten Kaitos: The Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean

3: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

4: Golden Sun: The Lost Age

5: Skies of Arcadia Legends

RPG's are the best :P

[djamb3]

1. Super mario bros.3
2. TLOZ OOT
3. Super Smash Bros. melee
4. Super mario 64
5. Metroid Prime

[conzer16]

1. Goldeneye - Just an amazing game. Multiplayer started a whole new breed of games
2. Probotector
3. Mario 3 (on NES....cant remeber if thats the proper name..... ::shrug: )
4. Super Metroid Prime
5. Tiger Woods PGA 2004

[trisha]

1) super mario world (snes)
2) super mario all stars (snes)
3) f -zero (snes)
4) stunt race fx (snes)
5) starwing (snes)

[Jordan]

1, Super Smash Bros. Melee - On no other game have i racked up 800 hours, yes 800!
2, Metroid Prime - My fave adventure/FPS ever! I love it! It's just so perfect.
3, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker - In my opinion better than OoT, it was so funny at times and the game had so much character.
4, Super Mario 64 - My first ever 3D game on a console, and most others too. Great fun, very imaginative!
5 Killer 7 - This game is just genius, that's all you have to say about it.

[elconquistador]

1. Ocarina of Time - No explanation needed
2. Tales of Symphonia - Real time rpg. 'Nuff said.
3. Diddy Kong racing - I guess I'm the only one who thinks this was better than mario kart... Awesome racer!
4. Pokemon red/blue - The best pokemon game ever.
5. Chrono Trigger - Even now, it still beats most other rpgs out there.

[Fook]

1. Zelda: The wind waker
- a wonderfull experience, colourfull and fun.

2. Super Metroid

3. Zelda 3 - a link to the past

4. Resident Evil 4

5. Eternall Darkness

[Hamish]

1) Super Mario Bros 3 (NES)
Though the first two were good, this one clarified that Super Mario was going to work. It tied up all the lose ends really. Before, in the first one, the Mushroom Kingdom seemed just pixels which looked alright together, like not much thought had gone into it. But this one showed that the Mushroom Kingdom ment something. I don't know if I am making sence...

2) Animal Crossing (N64)
3) Paper Mario (N64)
4) Pokemon Gold Silver Crystal (GBC)
5) Wario Ware (GBA)

Ohh, I so wanted Goldeneye in there...sigh

[seamus_aran]

1. Zelda oot (n64) - everything was perfect in it. Except me being unable to get that last dammed Skultula... I know its in Zoro's River!... I think
2. Super Mario World (snes) - platforming heaven. Nothing will ever surpass it.
3. Pokemon: gsc (gbc) - built on everything that was great the first time round. Truly a worthy sucessor.
4. Resident Evil 4 (gc) - considered the best game the cube has to offer, and with good reason
5. Star Wars: Rouge Squadren (origional n64) - many people overlooked this. It was a great game and level design was far better than its sequels even if it didn't make you feel like Luke and the gang :(

[Sneakyman]

Well... It's difficult to say what's the best but...

1. Ocarina of Time - An amazing gameplay and later on when I learned to understand english better, the story got me. It's the Zelda feeling that makes this the best.

2. Majora's Mask - If this had gotten out before Ocarina maybe this would have been the best... But still it's a great game. Link's personal adventure. It deserves more respect!

3. Final Fantasy VI (SNES) - Well, it's Final Fantasy. A great rpg with great character developement and story.

4. Perfect Dark - Wow! Best fps in the world. Especially the gameplay is stunning. All those little details which were new to me at that time like enemies dieing on a chair if you shoot them when they're sitting (Sounds silly...)

5. Fire Emblem Path of Radiance - Music and the story. Those are the two things that games lack these days but Fire Emblem is an exception. Also I have to mention character developement. (I've just beated the Black Knight on my second playthrough on turn 2 :D)

[Deku-Nutz]

1 - Majora's Mask (The Legend of Zelda)
A blissfully deep, dark and demented trip into the Zelda universe.

2 - Pokemon Sapphire
I cant grow out of Pokemon! Can't!!! I tried!!! And this one was GREAT!!!

3 - A Link to the Past (The Legend of Zelda)
First Zelda game I played. First time the Zelda magic touched me.

4 - Super Mario Sunshine
Haha, I don't carw what you say I like this game. Colourful, fun and my first trip into 3D Mario.

5 - Animal Crossing
Addictive!!! AGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

[Beano]

The Gamecube was my first Nintendo-console so it's just relative 'new' games in my list. Despite the fact that I have played Zelda TWW and OoT (and am in the process of playing The Minish Cap) there's no Zelda in my list hahaha! :)

1. Metroid Prime (GC)
The reason why I bought my GC. I had high expectations of this game and it surpased them by lightyears. Absolutely perfect.

2. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga (GBA)
The best and most funny action RPG on a handheld I ever played. I started playing it and just couldn't stop. Actually: this 'sub-franchise' may have surpassed the games it was based on.

3. Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door (GC)
See nr. 2 but then for a console.

4. Advance Wars (GBA)
The game that revived my love for strategy. Big, brilliant, and so much fun. Dual Strike is probably better and even more polished but this one started it all.

5. Mario Kart DS (DS)
I played Double Dash and Super Circuit but this one is the ultimate kart-racer and the best handheld racer I know. The amount of gameplay in this game is immense and it's presentation is flawless. The online option also makes it a significant game in Nintendo's history.

[Boka]

1 - The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
2 - Metroid Prime
3 - Resident Evil 4
4 - Phantasy Star Online: ep1&2
5 - Skies of Arcadia Legends

damn this was hard and the list would probably be completely different if I'd do one tomorrow...

[blade muse]

1. Zelda :ocarina of time (i know i really shouldnt but i love it so much...):
Filled with classic moments from Epona leaping over the broken bridge to Link getting the biggoron sword knocked out of his hand at the final battle.

2. Zelda :minish cap

3. Super mario world

4.Wario ware
Is it just first person titles or games that have just appeared on nintendo consoles?
if its just first person titles..,
5. Mario kart 64

If not...
5. Soul calibur 2

[Yakman]

Here's mine

1.The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (N64)- unspeakably good.
2.Super Mario 64 (N64)- Still the best
3.The Legend of Zelda:Ocarina of Time (N64)- Revolutionary adventuring
4.The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker (GC)- Beautiful and inventive
5.Goldeneye (N64)- again, still the best.

[Brands]

my top 5

The Legend Of Zelda Ocarina Of Time N64 the most perfect game of all time
Perfect Dark N64
Mario Kart SNES
Super Smash Brothers Melee NGC
Super Mario 64 N64

[The Bard]

1. Chrono Trigger - Undoubtedly the greatest piece of human art ever produced, absolutely perfect music to rival bach , an amazing, infinitely engaging story and amazing unique gameplay this is the game that difined the modern RPG, not Final Fantasy 7 as many think. I pity the fool who has'nt played Chrono Trigger.

2. Metroid Prime 2 - In my opinion, far superior to the first, same amazingly deep gameplay, yet the artwork and locations were so much more atmospheric and the music much more fitting.

3. Resident Evil 4 - The reason the cube's lifetime will forever be remembered by me as the good old, incredibly disturbing days.

4. Golden Sun: The Lost Age - I don't think there has been a single game i can remember that has angered me this much, not even games such as Contra and Ikaruge. Frustratingly difficult, yet amazingly rewarding, with tasks so ridiculously obscure, yet essential to the progression that i would'nt be surprised if 90% of the people who bought it did'nt complete it. Amazing.

5. Pokemon Red - This game turned me into a hermit. To the average eye, a benign game, for children even, but for anyone who plugs it into their gameboy , a manbeast of a game that refuses to let go. My mother cried when she first realised she'd lost me forever to Pikachu and co.

[lozbag]

Ocarina of time - that music was just so perfect, so haunting.
Majora's Mask - just more of the same perfection
Super Mario World - about as pure as games get
Super Mario Kart (DS) - I'm already convinced its better than Super Mario Kart (SNES).
Turok 2 Seeds of Evil - a vast, desolate, brutal playground.


[B]

[GCTonyHawk7]

- Metroid Prime (GCN)
- Resident Evil 4 (GCN)
- Animal Crossing DS (NDS)
- Zelda Ocarina of Time (N64)
- Zelda Wind Waker(GCN)

[Dave]

1. Zelda - Ocarina of Time (N64)
2. Super Mario World (SNES)
3. Secret of Mana (SNES)
4. Final Fantasy VI (SNES)
5. Zelda III - A Link to the Past (SNES)

SNES just rocks...
but there are plenty of more titles I'd like to... nevermind. Those five are just undeniably great!

[kellett03]

i only had a couple of games on the n64 so my list might be a bit limited but they were the best of the best

the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. i have completed it countless times each and every time discovering something new and fresh. Ocarina is destined to be on that list.

metroid prime

perfect dark

super smash brothers

resident evil 4

[entropy]

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time: Z-targeting, swordplay, Epona, fishing, atmosphere, brilliant sub-quests, plenty of puzzles, amazing boss battles, massive, prob the best soundtrack ever, I could go on.
Perfect Dark: Spent an unbelievable amount of time with this masterpiece, best multiplayer experience ever, especially with those evil Dark sims added into the mix.
Super Mario Kart (SNES): I still play this game now, nothing beats being a red ape, in a wife-beater, in a go-kart, hopping around corners and over lava, and illogically going faster than all the smaller characters.
Metroid Prime: They pulled off the 3D transition perfectly. One of the few challenging games of this generation, some of the bosses were just brilliant to fight. It was so atmospheric too & there was so much to explore and collect. And those Chozo ghosts are the best enemies ever!
Chrono Trigger: The best rpg ever, so stylish, great story, great characters & the double & triple techs were so damn cool. The music is the best I have heard in a game, amazing.

[DarkBigone]

1 LoZ: Ocarina of Time
It was the first Zelda game that I played and it was a great game that will always be in my heart.
2 Resident Evil 4
3 Super Smash Bros Melee
4 LoZ: A Link to the Past
5 Pokemon Crystal

[Konfucius]

1.) Super Mario Bros (NES) - actually got the Deluxe Edition for GBC and was totally addicted although I died in most levels over 20 times
2.) Zelda Ocarina of Time (N64) - it's a classic, came back to it once only to ride around in hyrule field
3.) Super Smash Bros Melee (GC) - so much multiplayer fun
4.) Killer7 (GC) - this game has it's own style and feels so different from anything other
5.) Wario Land 2 (GB) - lost lots of hours on that too, I love the level design

[weeble182]

1. The Legend of Zelda:Ocarina of Time (N64)-
It just contains a special sort of magic i have yet to see in any other game. It hooks you and doesnt let you go until the very end! From start to finish it is a wonderful tale brimming with nothing less than perfection. Cant say anything more than that!

2.Pokemon Blue (GB)-
I was a young 8 year old coming back from his first week away from home. I was expecting to have to wait another week to play it. But unkown to me it had come out that day and i would find a copy waiting patiently on my bed when i arived home. If i had know then how many hours of my time and how much of my money i would spend on the franchise i probably would have burn it! But who can forget the first time you caught a Pidgy? Who can forget the first time you beat the pokemon leaugue? Who can forget the 133 hours i put in to finally get them all, in the hope THAT guy in the tower who told me he would give me something special, would give me a Mew? And most importantly who can forget the time i got home on a Friday night and barely moved all weekend as i sat there playing it? No one who sits in that chair can as its never been the same since!!!

3. Tetris (GB)-
The only game that i have ever turned on on a Saturday night for a quick 5 minute go and still been playing on the Sunday morning. I remember how mad my mum got when she came downstairs to find i hadnt moved for about 12 hours! Good times!

4. Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town (GBA)-
Even thought ive accidentally deleted my files twice ive still felt the need to replay up until i have a child again, just so i know i have a decent farm waiting for me if i ever want it! There is something about this game that i love and although i cant put my finger on it, i couldnt have had more fun out of it unless it was injected into my veins! The best Harvest Moon games and one of the best simulations games ever!

5. Resident Evil 4 (GC)-
Just when i thought my GameCube would be gathering dust until Twighlight Princess was released, i rented this perfect gem of a game and changed my Cubes lifespan for ever! After my bad experiences with Resi 1 i had my doubts but oh how i was gladly proven wrong. From the first time you dive out of a house window to escaping on a jetski the game was magical and is probably my favourite game of this generation!

[Donkey_Kong]

1) The Legend Of Zelda:Ocarina Of Time I think that it was simply the best game ever in all categories(gameplay,history,visuals,music, innovation...). The first time i played it was simply a magical time for me. The first time i saw Link in the adult age i thought that i was dreaming and that it wasn't real. The bosses,the dungeons...everything was just perfect.

2) Donkey Kong Country My first SNES game and i thing it was the best of the series of course and in SNES for me. My favorite character you see was from that game sill now. Also the visuals was just perfect for the time being and this made it very special for me.

3)Super Mario 64 The first 3D platform game i think that that's enough. But i want to tell more...the first time i touch the superb N64 controller with that game i thought that it was...a real world. I can't believe that someone can create such a good 3D world in a video game.

4)Goldeneye 007 It was the a 1st person shooter that it had many innovations and made me a fun of first person shooter. And of course it was one of the best multiplayer i have ever played. Also a great one palyer mode.

5)Metroid Prime After Zelda and Mario it was the best transfomation from the 2D to 3D. A fantastic first person shooter with magnificent one player mode which was realy authentic. It has great visuals,music,gameplay...all was perfect.

P.S. No room for too many games but i thing that were the best.
Sorry if i have written too much but it was a subject that if i had the free to write i will fell pages.

[Takeshi]

1. Zelda: Majora's Mask (N64) - With its dark story and love of the absurd, this title became a truely emotional gaming experience as you fought to save the lives of Majora's ill-fated people.
2. Mario Kart 64 (N64)
3. Goldeneye (N64)
4. Pokemon Blue (GB)
5. Metroid Prime (GC)

[Pesten]

1. Zelda: OOT - it's simply the best (until Twilight Princess I suspect...)
2. Super Mario Bros 3 - the game I have spent most time with in my life.. it's so cool!
3. Shadowman - This game freaked me out! Big Time! (asylum... brrrr scary)
4. ZeldaII: Adventures of Link - The game who got me into gaming, and introduced me to the Zelda series.
5. Snakes Revenge - Simply the coolest stealth-based game ever (from NES)

[Syaoran]

You guys ask for such a troublesome thing to do :o
But I will try to think about my favourite Nintendo games of all time:
1- The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time (N64) -> of course, this one has to be the number 1, there's no such game as this one with great graphics, great music , great story and many excitement. Such and adventure like this one will never happen again, however I think that the next Zelda (Twilight Princess) if done right, can surpass this one, but I'll have to wait and see...
2- Chrono Trigger (SNES) -> without doubts this game deserves the best place after OoT, with such a fantastic story and one of the best battle systems that exist, I can't really explain it with words but this game really has a place in my heart... just play it and you will see...
3- Final Fantasy VI (SNES) -> This game is so incredible that it's really hard for me to put it behind Chrono Trigger, because I have the same feelings for both of them but only one can be the number 2 here... however for me they're both fantastic. This game has one of the best OST I've ever heard in a videogame, and a story like this one is hard to think, but somehow Squaresoft (now Square-Enix) thought of a way for put it into a videogame and I congratulate them for that.
4- The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask (N64) -> This is once more a great work, and the same formulla from OoT with a dark side. Such a combinnation could only end in one of the best games ever and the fact of having 4 different characters (5 if you count with the final mask) with different moves in the same game is just UNBELIVABLE. Good work Nintendo!
5- Super Metroid (SNES) -> For me Super Metroid will always be the best Metroid game ever, however I can´t deny that Metroid Prime is very cool, but is not my type of game...

P.S.
It's really hard for me to keep Mario 64 away from this TOP and I'm still thinking if I've made a mistake for let Super Metroid take Mario 64's place, however only one can be in the TOP and I've decided for Super Metroid... for me both games are at the same level, each one with is own qualitys...

NINTENDO4EVER :yay:

[pedrocasilva]

1 - Zelda: Majora Mask (N64, GCN) - Second coming of the Hero of time, (hope for a triology), dark and moody, link's negative view portraiting a chaotic world in decline in the brink of destruction.
2 - Tales Of Phantasia (SNES, PSone) - Awesome RPG, great playability, great soundtrack, breathtaking for it's time, beats the hell out of newer Tales.
3 - Final Fantasy 6 (SNES, PSone) - Awesome, great argument and soundtrack, avoids being cliché, beats the hell out of FF7 and the newer FF's.
4 - Zelda: Link's Awakening(GB, GBC) - Same reasons as MM, the end of a chapter, the relativity of reality, the truth behind the obvious, all that beggins has to end, even heroes.
5 - Chrono Trigger (SNES, PSone) - One of the best RPG's ever, be it in story, action, art realization and attention to detail.

Runner ups... Metroid Prime 1&2 (GCN), Ocarina Of Time (N64, GCN), Wind Waker (GCN), Perfect Dark (N64), Resident Evil 4 (GCN), Banjo Kazooie (N64), Conker's Bad Fur Day (N64, Xbox).

[KnintendoR]

Tales of symphonia A GREAT RPG!!! I almost cried...*Almost*
Goldeneye N64-awsome shotter
Pokemon red/blue-Such a great RPG!!
mariocart 64-best cart-raceing game!!
prince of persia warrior Within, and sands of time- awsome.. I love doing flips!

I didnt put occarina cuz, I know everyone is ganna put that!

PS. I need to know this!!
I beat POP warrior within, and I ended up killing kaileena, but it says that in the two thrones kaileena goes wiht the prince to the city and the prince gets captured.. kaileena then sacrafices herself and releases the sands of time to save the prince... Im so confused!!! how can this happen if shes already dead!!!! are there multiple endings to warrior within?? Thanks to anyone who replies, this has bothered me for a while.

[Nick]

1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
2. Golden Sun
3. Super Smash Bros. Melee
4. Super Mario Bros.
5. The Legend of Zelda

[pops]

1. Goldeneye
2. Turok 2: Seeds of Evil
3. Perfect Dark
4. Metroid Prime
5. Resident Evil

[Sariachan]

1) The legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (masks, transformations, advanced interactions with secondary characters, great scenario, quite hard...in few words: the best Zelda game ever made, and the most original one!)
2) The legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (another masterpiece, but less innovative than M'sM; this was the first Zelda game I ever played).
3) The legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (the graphics and battles are the greatest in the whole series, but the game has faults).
4) The legend of Zelda: Link's Awekening (I loved Marin and the Wind Fish).
5) The legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (best 2D dungeons).

Yes, I'm a Zelda-obsessed girl. :D


P.S. I hope the image in my signature isn't too big.

[RPGeek]

1. LoZ: Majora's Mask--it's a very dark and surreal game, and it's the most overwhelmingly atmospheric game I ever played. To boot, it's also a Zelda game, which is never a bad thing. That last dungeon was just epic.
2. Fire Emblem
3. LoZ: The Wind Waker
4. Super Smash Bros. Melee
5. SMW2: Yoshi's Island

[MidnightSun]

1. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
- This was the game. I had loved video games since before I could remember, I played and beat all the marios and any other classic game you could name for the NES. I already had a good SNES collection built up; but when I played this game my world changed. From the day I beat it I knew Zelda would always remain my favorite gaming franchise. I've played and beat this game (SNES and GBA) countless times and I could do it everyday if I wanted to. Truthfully if it weren't from Zelda I probably wouldn't play video games very much anymore, and I have this game to thank for it.
----

2. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
3. Metroid Prime
4. Super Mario 64
5. Super Smash Brothers Melee

[KnintendoR]

... someone deleted my post.....

[KnintendoR]

oh.. haha nvm......

[Cleveland_Jr]

1. Zelda: Ocarina of time - genius gameplay, endless fun, nostalgia central.
2. Super Smash Brothers Melee
3. Perfect Dark
4. Conkers bad fur day
5. Metroid Prime 2

[Android18a]

1- Pop'n Twinbee (SNES) - it was a tough choice, choosing an all-time favourite game, but this SNES title is the one that I always play first when I dig out my old SNES. The music, the cheerful character design and fun gameplay make it a winner every time, and I wouldn't sell it for the world.

2- Illusion of Time (SNES)

3- Lylat Wars (N64)

4- Terranigma (SNES)

5- Skies of Arcadia Legends (Gamecube)

Boy, it was real hard choosing a top five, but those are the five games out of my collection I'd keep if I had to sell the rest.

[gyt]

1. Skies of Arcadia Legends - Definitely the best RPG game ever for me. Also, this game gave me the greatest magical experiences ever. The characters are brilliant, the worlds are BEAUTIFUL, and the storyline is aboslutely astonishing. Which RPG gives so much to do? Owning your own battle ship, crews in air. Brilliant land battles.
2. Resident Evil 4
3. Quest 64
4. Goldeneye 64
5. Waverace 64

[KnintendoR]

oh can i do one more??

I tottally forgot about pikmin!!! Such a great game!!
full of intresting puzzles, cute creatures, funny story.. = great game

[Wesley]

Super Mario 64
Perfect Dark
F-Zero X
Zelda: OoT
Super Smash Bros Melee

[Jav_NE]

1 - Zelda OOT - When you wake up at 7am on a saturday and run downstairs excited to play a game, you know its damn awesome. No game has ever gripped me like this one.

2 - Perfect Dark - Best FPS there is, great strange story, hot main character, great weapons, aims, awesome multiplayer. Yes, its all better than goldeneye, you know it is.

3 - Mario Sunshine - I loved it, "its not Mario 64 blah blah" they all whined, good! I thought it was original and strived to get every shine and blue coin. And i did. Huzzah! Creative level design, inspiring use of the FLUDD, and nigh on perfect platforming precision. Gotta love those tripple jumps.

4 - Banko Kazooie - I loved Rare, and this game was just so fun. Better than Mario 64 it is. Yup. Does Mario have a sidekick bird who fires eggs and flies and shouts abuse at the game characters? Thought not.

5 - Mario Kart 64 - What can i say. Best racer there ever was. And it was the one game i could get my family excited about. We had and still have some great multiplayer mayhem.

[freeetje2]

1. Zelda 64 : OOT (N64)
!!! Without any doubt my favourite game ever (on all consoles)... Fantastic gameplay, graphics (in his time) .. Just a game that deserved his 10/10 in a lot of magazines ;) I just enjoyed playing this one and when I got nothing to do .. I re-play it (only game that has such effect on me). I had to wait three years for it (I really did , reading magazines and such) .. I was almost getting insane, if it was delayed .. But really it was worthed, BEST GAME EVER !!!! Go zelda ... MAke us proud on GAMECUBE too !!!

2. Zelda : A link to the PAST (SNES)
!!! Mythic tunes, great graphics, fantastic game play, great quest ... A MUST HAVE for everyone ... I still enjoy playing this old title :) Great 2D !!!

3. Super Mario Bros III (NES)
!!! I go way back in time, .. This was my fifth game for my NES :) And really i enjoyed playing this game ...

4. Goldeneye 64 (N64)
!!! After Zelda64 : OOT was goldeneye THE must-buy game on N64 !! Great gameplay, great graphics, great sound ... (you could even do headshots) ... great multiplayer ... The best bond-game EVER !!!! (one of best FPS ever too on console)..

5. Zelda I (NES)
!!! It all started back in time on the NES !! It was a great game, and it has a great replay, cause when you finished the game, you was able replaying it with other dungeons !!! Just a great game, had a lot of great time with these :) They should take example of it !!!

6. MARIO 64 (N64) !!!
Evolution in the 3d-world, GREAT GAME !!! revolutionary !!!!!!!!!! but yeah .. where are the good times sigh !!!


.... I could go further .. But these are my favourites .. ofcourse you got -> Super mario bros I, bros II & and much more !!!

[Woz]

1. Zelda: A link to the past-words cannot describe how great this game was(is).(snes)
2. Secret of mana(snes)
3.Super mario bros 3(nes)
4.pikmin 2(gc)
5. super bomberman 2(snes)

[Saru]

Here's my list:

1.Resident Evil 4(GC)->>The best moments in my videogame life!!!
2.The Legend of Zelda:Ocarina of Time(N64)->>You need a reason???
3.Metroid Prime(GC)->>Samus rules the universe!!!
4.Donkey Kong Country(Snes)->>I still enjoy it!!!
5.Mario 64(N64)->>I remember the first time i played it!!!

I wanted to add 100 more but that's life(Sob)!!!

[Galvanizer]

1) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time -- My first Action RPG and the one that made me understand how much potential gaming actually has.
2) The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask -- Saving a world full of people I never knew for no reward was very emotional. This game showed Link as a TRUE hero.
3) The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker -- The closest gaming has come to looking like a cartoon. Beautiful.
4) Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles -- A welcome return of FF. I loved the GBA connectivity and the new Action RPG plat style was a unique take on the usually turn-based series.
5) Chrono Trigger -- PLEASE Square Enix. Bring this to GBA!!!

[froztyman]

1) The Legend of Zelda:A Link to the Past (SNES)
2) Mario 64 (N64)
3) Resident Evil 4 (GC)
4) Chrono Trigger (SNES)(although I played the PSX version, with the cool anime-cutscenes)
5) Punch Out (NES)

But should not this thing wait until the release of Twilight Princess?

[munnawar]

the choices the choices the choices
ermm here goes
1.Goldeneye- when i first put this game in my n64 the intro blew me away the game stunned me further and kiling baron samedi for the last time jus put a smile on my face a perfect end to a perfect game.
2.Perfect Dark- speaking of perfect this game was the reason too own an expansion pak. Killing elvis was also good for a laugh.
3.Skies of arcadia legends- a hidden gem anyone with a gamecube get this in now. This is the ultimate final fantasy beater.
4. golden sun- what an engrossing rpg with a rich story and graphics tht push the gba to its limits with an unforgettable soundtrack this goes right up there with the best.
5. Tales of symphonia- This game has the best story eveer!!!!!! with voiceovers with what i believe is robin from the teen titans as lloyd. Story leaves u guessing until the end(im on the dark temple and i kno who kratos is) with my guesse being spot on. A unique battle system will keep u playing again and again.

[lx4]

Erm... I registered just to vote in this poll so here it goes..

1. Zelda OoT, I will never forget the feeling of freedom I felt when I had beaten the first boss and went out on Hyrule fields for the first time.
2. Super Mario 64
3. Zelda WW
4. Super Mario Sunshine
5. Paper Mario 2

[Elchron]

1. The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time. It's just the best game I ever played, the feeling it gives you it's just amazing.(When I played it for the first time I was like :bouncy: this is the best game ever)
2. Metroid Prime. It was new, wonderfull and best of all a great playing sensation.
3. Super Smash Bros. Melee. Best multi player game in the whole world.
4. Tales of Symphonia. A great RPG, lots of side quests and good controles.
5. Super Mario 64. First game I played on a console and first 3d mario game.( And how can you have a nintendo top 5 without Mario?)

my top 5 (sorry if I spelled things wrong)

[Atomic Boo]

Metroid Prime
Mario Kart DS
Metroid Prime 2
Mario 64
Super Monkey Ball

[spirited away]

1.The legend of Zelda : oot - nothing else to say that hasnt been said.
2.Super Smash Brothers Melee - infinite replay value
3.Advance Wars - Black Hole Rising - best gba game ive ever played
4.The Legend of Zelda : Wind Waker - risky graphical style for the zelda series but pulled off well.
5.Timesplitters Future Perfect - awesome fps

[Pinilla]

1 - Eternal Darkness (just because people are not voting much on this game and I think it should come on the top 10... and it deserves the 5 points)
2 - The Legend of Zelda: OoT (eventhough it's not on 1st place, it's the best game I've ever played. If I was not thinking about what other people's voting, I would put it on 1st)
3 - Goldeneye
4 - Super Mario 64
5 - Super Mario 3 (NES)

[Smalldude76]

1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64)
It's Zelda, what more of a reason could there be? It's saddening that Twilight Princess isn't in my number one position, but Ocarina of Time is definately a most worth filler for that gargantuan game. Ocarina of Time was my frist experience in such an expansive world not seperated by levels. I was able to explore wherever I want whenever I want with few restrictions. It wasn't too easy being one of my first real games at the age of ten/eleven, but I managed to defeat Ganon in the end. It held seriousness, humour, action - everything I could ask for in my road to a gamer.

2. Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES)
My retro days of the NES were filled with this title as it was all I did at my nana's. While I didn't get to play it often and I sucked like Birdo in an erection centre, it's still one of my most memorable games to this day. Revolution will finally reunite me with this masterpiece.

3. Super Smash Bros. Melee (GCN)
Being nearly undefeatable is what binds me to this game. When I'm actually defeated, I train to defeat them. When I do, I'm happy and go on to find more challenging opponents. One of the most competitive games I've ever played, it's my favourite multiplayer franchise.

4. Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door (GCN)
Paper Mario on the N64 was my first turn-based RPG experience - and my god it was amazing. Over a year ago I was flipping through Nintendo Power and my jaw dropped when I saw a couple screens of Paper Mario 2. My jaw dropped again the next month when it was announced for that upcoming december. It took the first game and improved on everything possible meanwhile executing an original storyline and maintaining what I loved about the original.

5. Tetris (NES)
I'm not all too proud of my emulator-usage on this game, but my record(sig) stands tall as many struggle with less than half of that. Those who know my gaming tastes can probably guess that I'm a sucker for a great puzzle game. Doctor Mario, Super Bustamove, they're all good. Tetris takes this cake though as it's perhaps the best puzzle game ever that doesn't hurt my eyes (Dr. Mario). Live on my friend.

Notable Mentions: Baten Kaitos, Mario 64, Gauntlet: Dark Legacy

[wcswnut20]

1. Skies of Arcadia Legends (Played it when it was on the Dreamcast and it has become my all time favorite game, I have gotten at least 6 people into it and I am always trying to get more, this game needs a sequel.)
2. Resident Evil 4
3. Metroid Prime
4 Super Mario Bros. 3
5. Tales of Syphonia

[maike]

Woohoo! I just signed up in order to put a post on this!
okay;

1. The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Nintendo 64) -- Yeah, it's all been said but this game was way ahead of its time when it was released. The shear size of the game world was amazing, I think it was also the first game to get a 10/10 at gamespot.com. That and it's my favourite game ever.

2. Super Smash Brothers (Nintendo 64) -- The original and the best! I spent the majority of jr highschool (yrs 7 - 10) playing this masterpiece. Plus it was one of the only games I beat my friends at constantly. I always played as Pikachu.

3. Tales Of Symphonia (Nintendo Gamecube) -- This was for me a real eye opener. The pure mix of anime style graphics and melee fighting style got me into this great RPG. I think that honestly it didn't get all the attention it deserved. It still stands as my favourite Gamecube game.

4. Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes (Nintendo Gamecube) -- Wow. This game rocked. It was a remake but until the time that it was released I had no exposure to the MGS series. I was in awe of the story telling capability, through the use of the long in game movies. It was the first time I'd ever seen anything like it. Now I'm a MGS fan, shame theres a real lack of MGS on Gamecube, but i don't want a Playstation... so i'll just keep my fingers crossed.

5. Lego Starwars (Nintendo Gamecube) -- This is a recent favourite, I only got a copy afew weeks ago, but the fact that anyone of anyage can play it puts it in my top five.

...Sorry about the length of this post. It's my first... I just got excited :bouncy:

[SupaFry]

1) Goldeneye (N64) Awesome single and multiplayer. The reason I switched from Sega to Nintendo.

2) Zelda OOT (N64) Do I really need to write why I like this?

3) Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2 (N64) Sure it was a bad port but I love the game and just never got sick of it.

4) Resident Evil 4 (GCN) Easily the best game this generation on any system.

5) Phantasy Star Online (GCN) I just can’t stop playing it and I don’t even have it online.

[killer kirby]

here are mine.

1.Ocarina Of Time: the reason why i like it is because it was the game that brought me into video games

2. Metroid Prime: the game just makes you fell that you are a part of the game

3.Mario Kart (SNES): i always play this game with my brother aven now it is one of the most funnest games around

4. Tales of Symphonia: the game is so magical and i just love the music in it.

5. Final Fantasy VI (SNES): it was a really emotinol game when you get into it.

[solitanze]

TOP 5 GAMES OF ALL TIME [In My Opinion]:

TOP GAME:
1.) The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time [N64] Considered by many critics to be the greatest game ever made and ranked highest amongst all game statistic sites such as www.gamerankings.com with no review below 80% [the only game to achieve this] for a good reason. Everything about the game makes it a true MASTERPIECE its tight control, level design, and its innovative gameplay mechanics such as Z targeting. Had a great feeling of satisfaction completing puzzles in this game, never a dull moment, was always drawn back to play this game again and again.

2.) Super Mario 64 [N64] Arguably, the greatest platform game ever made and the sole game responsible for revolutionising the genre with its phenominal sense of control, courtesy of 360 degree analog control which was practically non existent until this game came out. A True Classic.

3.) Super Metroid - Another classic game, for what it offered at the time of its release, an incredibly well thought-out and intriguing adventure from start to finish, also bonus incentive to win in under 3 hours, revealing some Samus skin.

4.) Goldeneye 007 - Still to this day, my favorite all time first person shooter. Have yet to see a movie license be used to produce a fine game like this, mediocrity film based games fills the store shelves these days. Need I give examples?

BOTTOM GAME:
5.) Metroid Prime [GCN] One of the very few ORIGINAL GCN games to be released for the system, great level design, graphics, puzzles, the use of first person pespective and scanning. Easily the best GCN game to date.

[Calibur]

1. The Legend of Zelda: OoT
2. The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
3. Perfect Dark
4. Soul Caliber II
5. Super Mario 64

[Ganon]

My Top 5 Nintendo Games of all time!

1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64) – This is quite possibly the only game that has ever filled me with true joy upon competition. I’m still not 100% sure why it is the case for this and not others, as there were many agonising times throughout (the Water Temple is one of my worst memories ever)! However, I shall never forget the final shot of Link and Princess Zelda reunited in their childhood. Quite incredible. The fact that I played this game after many graphical superior titles on the GameCube shows just how timeless it is!

2. Goldeneye (N64) – The only game that I have ever had non-stop fun with from beginning to middle (that’s right, it hasn’t reached an end yet! I’m still playing it today!).

3. Resident Evil Remake (GCN) - A fantastic storyline with brilliant characters and in my opinion the best sound score ever! This game still gives me the shits, even though I’ve already completed it. All topped off with the finest visuals I have ever seen.

4. Metroid Prime (GCN) - A huge adventure of epic proportions with a fantastic combination of gameplay elements. This does not fit a category and is one of the most unique, diverse games I have ever played. Never are the FMV’s over used, the story and mood of the game is created as you play it, something which developers rarely succeed in doing these days.

5. Pokemon Red (GB) – I’m not a huge Pokemon fan these days, but when I think back to it, Pokemon Red gave me hours, days, months and even years of enjoyment. It took me well over a year to “catch em all” and to build my elite squad of Level 100 Pokemon, but when that happened, I became unstoppable. It’s probably the most engrossing game I’ve ever played and ever will play.

These titles were very difficult to choose from, and it is possible that some may be changed before this feature finishes. Nevertheless, these are fantastic games!

[JleeLink]

1- zelda ocarina of time
2 - zelda majoras mask
3 - zelda wind waker
4 - super smash bros. melee
5 - metriod prime

[xiaodai]

1. Ocarina of Time
2. Resident Evil 4
3. Super Smash Bros Melee
4. Metroid Prime
5. Zelda: A link to the past


wished i can name more, five just ain't enough.

[Rico]

1, Metroid Prime (GCN)
2, Yoshi's Island (SNES)
3, Goldeneye 007 (N64)
4, Pikmin 2 (GCN)
5, Ocarina of Time (N64)

[Dyson]

This is really, really hard for me. I've owned alot of consoles - and alot of the games, and nearly all of them have given me an amazing time.

1. Tales of Symphonia [GC] - I don't think I've ever been so connected with a character[s] or the storyline before. I've actually had emotional moments over the game - thinking about the world etc, and it's relations to Earth. But enough about that for now!
2. Goldeneye 007 [N64] - I cannot believe how much fun this extremely basic game was. Most definately the best FPS ever made - without a doubt. I still have conversations with my classmates about the best guns, levels and I havn't even completed the damn thing! [Aztec is impossible - I swear!]
3. Sonic Mega Collection [GC] - I put this in here for the games that were actually on the Mega Drive, and the memories it brought back. What a legend.
4. Yoshi's Island [GBA + SNES, played on both once again] - Best platforming game without a doubt. Graphics, sounds, heck - even my mum played this game and loved it.
5. Super Smash Bros Melee [GC] - Even playing by myself on a multiplayer game was fun. Many a time when I got bored with my GC games I'd stick that in and give it a whirl.

[Mr. Bananagrabber]

1. Zelda: Ocarina Of Time
2. Zelda: Wind Waker
3. Super Mario 64
4. Goldeneye
5. Yoshi's Island

All have more polish and finess than any other game ever.

[Shino]

1. Zelda: WW - The grapical beauty, the way it ties with the story of OOT and the gigantic map, mixed with the feeling you get from every zelda game, makes it an epic experience.
2. Zelda: OOT
3. Mario 64
4. Metroid Prime
5. Banjo Kazooie

[Twilight]

1. Zelda: Majora´s Mask - wonderful, dark and underrated experience. The feeling when you´re playing the games is something you can´t express with words.

2. Skies of Arcadia Legends - Another underrated and wonderful game. Huge and beatiful world with fantastic charatcters, music and storyline.

3. Super Mario World - This is THE platformer.

4. Zelda: The Wind Waker - Awesome visual style combined with Nintendo quality.

5. Resident Evil 4 - I can´t believe how good game this really is. Best visuals in this generation, tight controls, wonderful voice acting etc... GOTY 2005.

[L33tswfan]

1. Skies of Arcadia Legends (GC): - The Greatest RPG in existance, and unfortunately, completely underapreciated. The characters are wonderfully developed, the story is funny, deep, and very original, and the soundtrack was so good, it forced me to download it. Most importantly of all, though, it has lots of pretty flashing lights. This was one of the games that decided my console choice. It's in a totally different league than every other game, which is probably what prompted me to beat it more than 10 times.

2. Resident Evil 4 (GC): Shotguns, Zombies, Heads Exploding, Schoolgirls offering some "overtime."

3. Tales of Phantasia (Super Famicom): 2d RPG's at their best, and the most interesting ending I've come across... buy it when it come out on the GBA

4. Advanced Wars: Dual Strike (DS): The most addictive strategy game I've ever played... 87 hours so far with no sign of stopping

5. Perfect Dark (N64): 64 fps's at their peak, because of the Goldeneye elements plus so much more

[Tyson]

1. Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

2. Pikmin

3. Super Smash Bros Melee

4. Mario Kart 64

5. Animal Crossing

[Cheapshot]

[B]
3. Tales of Phantasia (Super Famicom): 2d RPG's at their best, and the most interesting ending I've come across... buy it when it come out on the GBA


What was the ending!? I'm curious. Spoiler it please dude - I couldn't be arsed to complete it.

[pedrocasilva]

What was the ending!? I'm curious. Spoiler it please dude - I couldn't be arsed to complete it.basicly...

spoiler ahead (i'd recomend no one to read it, but since you asked)
you played all game in your point of view, but it was still a revenge
to someone who did wrong to you, so when you got to the end, you're as bad
as the main bad character, as he had his own motivations, if you where in the
same place as him you would have no choice but do just that.
Doesn't turn him into a good guy, but shows that truth is relative, from the point
of view someone sees it; the world seems diferent because you can't see the
world through each others eyes

[Cheapshot]

Interesting, but still doesn't tell me much - I think I have the motivation to complete the game now thanks.

[Questworld]

1. Resident Evil 4 (GCN) - The best of a series that I regard as one of my most favorite. It provided improvements such as a revamped item management system and progressive level to level design (both which significantly cut down on backtracking), as well as a new weapons upgrading system, battle targeting system, interactive cutscenes, etc. It’s always a fun ride to follow a series’ evolution; sharing the adventure and making connections with its characters stretching from several games back. Hopefully Capcom continues it with a Resident Evil 5 version for the Nintendo Revolution.

2. Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes (GCN) – Metal Gear Solid joins Resident Evil as one of two game series that, once introduced to, compelled me so seek out the rest of the main titles… if only Hideo Kojima and Konami made more attempts to share the experience outside the Playstation demographic (specifically to the Nintendo consoles). The story progression (and boy what a story) was always on the move and spaced well with the in-between gaming elements. The characters were a compelling mix. The boss encounters were abundant and were o-so deliciously good and diverse. The combination of a short play time packed full of storyline events, memorable characters, fast paced gameplay, etc. made for a “short and sweet” gaming experience that doesn’t get dragged by overly difficult challenges, unnecessarily long “leveling-up” fillers, or tediously dragged gameplay repetitions. Hopefully Nintendo gamers don’t get left out for more in the future.

3. Super Smash Bros. Melee (GCN) - Perhaps it was the nostalgic inclusion of Nintendo characters or perhaps it had one of the most refreshing take on the fighting game genre in years, but this game is a wonderful product anyone can easily get into. From the simple control learning curve to the four-player mayhem, it’s a blast to share the experience with friends and family. Furthermore, it’s a useful encyclopedia for the history of Nintendo as a games designer and publisher. Hopefully other recognizable game developers and their characters can have a guest appearance in the future. If learning other companies’ rich heritage in trophy mode doesn’t interest, perhaps a Mario vs. Sonic battle event will.

4. Tales of Symphonia (GCN) – I’ve never played many RPGs in my life but Tales of Symphonia will definitely sit on top as one of my favorites. Progression in this game was excellent and story elements were sprinkled to great effect that it (almost) never felt like you waited hours just to get the next plot point. Also, if there’s anything I hate in RPGs, it’s random battle encounters. Thankfully this doesn’t have it and saving your game can be done just about anywhere. As for the battles itself, they were deep and fast paced. It was overall quite enjoyable. I can see why the Tales series is considered one of the best the in RPG realm.

5. Chrono Trigger (SNES) - Admittedly, I've only played this game about half way, and on a PC emulator at that, but I can already tell what many CT gamers who've finished it know. This game has characters you'll fall in love with. The battle system is one of my favorites with regards to RPGs. Random encounters are, again, thankfully not present, especially in the overworld. The story's compelling and the artwork is bright and colorful. I can't wait to download this on the Revolution, Square-Enix permitting.

I know descriptions weren’t necessary for all except the first game on the list, but I thought it wouldn’t do the rest of the games justice without saying something about why they’re part of my list of favorites. Having listed them, though, I can't help feel like I've left behind some other games that are dear to me for one reason or another. They may or may not have been consider critically acclaimed by critics, but they're special to me in small ways as only a child new to the scene would cherish long after he grows up. As such, I'm going to add another few names on the list. No worries, it’s just for fun, and besides, I never had that many games for the Nintendo systems I've had.

6. Jackal (NES) – I remember this as THE game that provided me with the most excitement and greatest satisfaction upon completion. I shared this game with my brother and we effortlessly took it on together. Let's just say I love co-op games and I'm not talking about games like capture the flag like in those FPS multiplayer games. When we finally beat it the first time it was high fives all around. Eventually we got so good at it that our coordination was automatic. What took laborious hours of continues and replays now only takes about half an hour or less to finish. It’s just one of those games (such as Contra, Rush and Attack, etc. which you can add as two other favorites of mine) that, once finished, becomes so satisfying you're just awashed with pride. It would be the first and last time I'd experience that momentous feeling in my gaming life.

7. Ninja Gaiden: Shadow (GB) – The only Ninja Gaiden game I’ve ever played was for the original Game Boy. It was a Japanese version too so I didn’t know the English title for it. Similar to how I remember the original Rockman series (aka Megaman), the music from this game is pretty much the cornerstone for which I remember this game. The music pushed me like I was watching an action movie. The combat is great and the boss battles too. It’s just another example of a “short and sweet” gaming experience.

8. Donkey Kong Country 2 (SNES) – Never knew about it at all. I never even looked at game magazines. And to think it was a replacement for a game I didn’t like and boy it was surprisingly good. Again, I love co-op games (a rarity nowadays) and I played this with my brother too. Switching between two characters (and as such, between player 1 and 2) allowed for a shift between differently skilled players. If I wasn’t up to the challenged, my younger brother certainly could, and vice versa. I plan to get the DKC SNES trilogy on the Revolution too.

9. The Adventures of Batman and Robin (SNES) - I love the animated series and I love this game. It had every villain I could have ever hoped to go up against. The graphics were beautiful and did justice to the series and Bruce Timm's artwork. It's unfortunate that it wasn't co-op but it was fantastic nonetheless. I've always wanted a follow-up to this on modern consoles but the result weren't quite there (graphically, Batman Vengence wasn't that remarkable). I love to listening to Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill's Batman and Joker, respectively. Unfortunately, Batman: Rise of Sin Tsu is the only Batman game I have for the GCN which at least has impressive cutscenes of the animated series in 3D. Hopefully a Justice League game will come out with all of these and more before we're left with only "The Batman" series whose Batman and Joker voice cast just isn't the same from what I've grown to love.

10. Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES) – I’ve witnessed the evolution of Mario games for the NES and I must say, they stand so differently from each other you’ve just got to try them all. SMB3 is a remarkable advancement from the original Super Mario Bros. game. It provided a wealth of themes and challenges… not that I’ve ever managed to finish a Mario game in my life (except for Super Mario Sunshine but that wasn’t a challenge compared to platforming games of yesteryear). My brother did finish them though (i.e. 1, 2, 3, Super Mario World, and Super Mario Land) along with quite a few Megaman games too (another series I've never managed to complete a game from and one that I thought he'd finish all of given the chance).

11. Double Dragon 3 (Famicom) - This goes as another great co-op / beat-em-up game that I've loved going into with my brother and cousins. Nothing remarkable in the graphics department but a blast when two players cooperatively do cyclone kicks and jumping off each other. Kicking opponents in the abdomen, grabbing their heads and holding it there for prolonged periods of time never gets old.

12. Battle City (Famicom) – Not many people here might know this game judging from the queries of the game supposedly being included with Star Fox Assault. From level to level, you’d finish off tanks while defending your base, all within the borders of your television screen. Essentially enemy tanks (ranging from fast ones, to hulking big ones that take more than one hit to blow up) spawn from the top left, top right, and top center of the screen. The bottom is your base (basically an eagle emblem enclosed within a three sided brick wall). Beside it are the gamers’ spawn locations. Special glowing tanks, when shot, randomly create an icon on screen that will either provide increase tank fire power, temporary shielding, temporary metal walls for the base, etc. I recommend this game for those of you unfamiliar with it.

I’d love to reminisce more with other games like Bayou Billy, Duck Tales, Monsters In My Pocket, Rescue Rangers, and any other game I may be forgetting (which I'm sure I am). but I don’t wanna waste anymore of your time. Thank you for reading.

[Rigger_Mortis]

This is going to be a hard one, there are lots of really cool games, both named and unnamed (though most named here good choises everyone, some of them I had already fogotten.)

1. Super Smash Bros Melee: It's the best multiplayer game ever. No-one can go against the power of Ninty's beat-em-up. Not even that wannabe Shrek Superslam. There is just something to the simplicity of the game. People pick up a controller play SSBM and have fun you dont need much explanation and soon the button mashing (wich doesnt work) turns into real attacks. Great game and my nr 1.
2. The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask: Good Graphics even today and a great story.
3. Chrono Trigger: One of the most enticing games I've ever played. I love the FF games and would have placed FF 7 on 2nd if it wasnt for the fact that it's sony's console or the PC you have to play it on.
4. The Legend of Zelda Ocrina of time: What can I say about an almost perfect game?
5. The Legend of Zelda A link to the past: To me still the best zelda story, It was long and captivated. OOT and MM were great too but the story wasnt as good (advantage to MM and OOT is that the Graphics and 3d Worlds sucked you in there)

[Destiny Blade]

1.resident evil 4(gc)
2.ledgend of zelda ocarina of time(n64)
3.pokemon blue(gb)
4.kingdom hearts chain of memories(gba)
5.super smash bros melee(gc)

[Duke Serkol]

1) Terranigma
2) Zelda A Link to the Past
3) Super Metroid
4) Zelda Ocarina of Time
5) Super Mario All Stars

Terranigma was an experience like no other. I didn't think it possible for Quintet/Enix to do better than Illusion of Gaia, yet the sequel surpassed even Zelda, mainly thanks to its incredible (and moving) story as well as charismatic characters. But of course these elements alone wouldn't have brought it anywhere if the game didn't also feature excellent gameplay, combining action and puzzles just perfectly.
Additionally, it still has my all time favorite soundtrack (counting both games and movies)

A little note on Mario All Stars: I would have voted for Mario3, but I only consider it better than Mario World when allowing you to save and restart from any visited world, so...

Pity I couldn't fit Metroid Prime in there, but I see it's getting enough votes anyway.

[c-man]

1) Legend of Zelda:Ocarina of time: This game is perfection, i cant think of a single negative thing to say about it. Everything about it is spot on.

2) Super Mario 64

3) Legend of Zelda: Links awakening

4) Metroid Prime 2

5) Mario Kart DS

[Colin]

1) Zelda: OOT - This game is so great, that it doesn't even warrent a reason for why it's at no.1 anymore

2) Tetris - In some sense, this has the best gameplay ever in a videogame. Anyone can pick up this game and be addicted, whether it's your little sister or your old grandad.

3) Super Mario 64 - Pretty much the first game to feature an interactive living and breathing 3D world. Designed play mechanics as we know today across a variety of genres.

4)Perfect Dark - Took the revolutionary Goldeneye design and upped it to another level. Lost many a long nites and hours to the multiplayer of this game.

5)Zelda: Majora's Mask - Uses the OOT template and provides a whole new concept to story telling. Having people go around their daily chores while you are trying to save their arses is brilliant, and how certain NPC's fates intertwine throughout the three days.

:smile:

[soag]

heres mine ...

1 Goldeneye - N64

2 Zelda OOT - N64

3 Pokémon Blue - GB

4 WWF No Mercy - N64

5 Lylat Wars - N64

The N64 was so kick ass :D

[Platty]

ok here's mine:

1 - Legend of Zelda - Ocarina of Time (N64)

2 - Goldeneye (N64)

3 - Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader (GC)

4 - Super Mario Kart (SNES)

5 - Super Mario Bros. (NES)

[blumeanie.]

My contribution is .

1. METROID PRIME - The god of games , id love to find a way to use my cube to get samus jump into those xbox live halo frags , and watch them all cower .

2. Zelda , OOT. - Its a game i have passed on to my children with strict instructions for them to do the same when they have kids , and so on .

3. Goldeneye - You know what made it so great for me ? . I played it right through twice without ever seeing the movie .

4. Shadowman 64 - A cracking story with a great atmosphere , soundtrack and ultimate non linear gameplay . Jaunty was well cool .

5. Body Harvest - Someone must update this quality game for the next gen . It was great how you could save school kids from the aliens with just an ice cream van , magic.

[That Guy]

Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
Soul Calibur II
Super Monkey Ball
Resident Evil 4
Banjo Kazooie

[Cubechris]

1 - Tetris - A simple highly addictive puzzle game which made the first Game Boy something really special. Highly enjoyable.

2 - Super Mario Bros 3 - In my opinion the best Mario Platformer to date, packed with secrets!

3 - Warioland - The original Wario Land on the Game Boy was awesome, the characters had attitude, the levels put a sense of excitement in to each one, and overall a very satisfying experience.

4 - Beyond Good & Evil - Loved this game, as it tried not to excel in any particular area (see this months Edge) and by doing this the experience as a whole felt really balanced for me.

5 - Viewtiful Joe - One of the most fresh expeirences to hit gaming in recent years, superb fun.

[UK-Gamer]

1.Tales of Symphonia, Very long rpg, millions of hours and such indepth story, and thats without the beautifful anime styled graphics
2.Resi 4, The graphics you could say where ahead of the time for GC, gameplay and story was good.
3. Legend of zelda, Orcarina of time
4. Mario kart: double dash
5. Pokemon blue.

[zatoichi]

hmmm...

1) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - An obvious choice, but when you take a deep look at the game, you realise just how deserved of the top spot it really is. 7 years on, aspects of the game have dated, such as the graphics, and the limited soundclips (aside from the soundtrack, which is perfectly complementary to the environments), but below its visual and sonic shells, the unparalelled gameplay, design and execution of the game is truely astounding. This is the most well rounded, immersive, pure gaming experience available. No other single player game has made me replay it as much as this one.

2: Tetris

3: GoldenEye

4: Zelda: A Link to the Past

5: Pokemon Red

[Apple_NdiB]

1. Donkey Kong Country (SNES)
2. Super Mario 64 (N64)
3. Super Mario Kart (SNES)
4. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64)
5. Perfect Dark (N64)

[Stocka]

Thanks for all the contributions everyone!
Its going to be very exciting and interesting counting them up to find out what goes where. The more people that contribute the top 5 the more accurate the top 50 will be, so if anyone here hasn't yet please do! Remember the deadline is 31st December if you can't make your mind up.

[fanman]

1) Animal Crossing DS
2) Super Mario World
3) Mario 64
4) Metroid Zero Mission
5) Super Mario Kart

[Letty]

1. Zelda - majoras mask
2. Zelda - OoT
3. pokemon snap
4. mario 64
5. pokemon leaf green

:( I'm so predictable

[Jazzem]

1.Zelda: OOT(N64)-Yep, predictable be it so, it's a truly amazing game. The effort Shigeru and his gang put in is astonishing, and the attention to detail, the large quantity of side quests and some true emotion help this classic recieve the attention it deserves.

2.Super Mario World(SNES)-If there's one way you can criticize Nintendo, it's that they don't do as many 2D platformers as they used to. And this makes it all te more depressing. Mario responds to your every command with no wait, the level design is tuned to perfection and it's a game of sheer satisfaction. Just let a koopa shell off into a line of enemies, if you don't grin at your efforts then you're clearly not a gamer.

3.Super Mario Kart(SNES)-If there's one thing I can happily admit, it's that I love Mario Kart. I've enjoyed every incarnation so far (Excluding MKDS for lack of experience, I'm waiting until the 25th for it), but the SNES provides the best experience by far. The handling makes for some very challenging racing, and power sliding is a true test of your skills. Add that with well designed courses, memorable music and a fantastic multiplayer and you have the king of racers.

4.Zelda: Link's Awakening(Game boy)-If there's one game that isn't appreciated as much as I'd like these days, it's this gem. Considering the limitations of the hardware, it manages to best any Zelda game (Apart from OOT obviously) with ease. The tale of exploring the tmysterious island of Koholint is one that remains in my mind as a gamer, and it had classic moments that really puts other games of the genre (Including Nitendo's own efforts) to shame. And the dungeons? They may be flat and with one floor (with the exception of the seventh), yet the puzzles and dangers that lurk within make this a challenging and exciting journey.

5.Pokemon Gold/Silver/Crystal(Game Boy Colour): It's a tough call between this and it's predesscor, but I think I can hand this down as the ultimate pokemon experience. Sure, it may not do so for nostalgia sake, but the scope and suprise hidden in that cart make this some incredible achievement. Who honestly didn't get addicted to breeding various pokemon together to see the results? Who's jaw didn't drop in astonishment at the discovery of going back to Kanto? And who never experienced a linked battle and wasn't urged to push their pokemon on, no matter what the results were? An amazing experience, and proof that RPG's don't have to be traditional to be successful.

[NintyNat]

1.Donkey Kong Country 2
2.Diddy Kong Racing
3.F-zero X
4.The Legend of Zelda Links awakening
5.Super Smash Brothers Melee

I felt it was only fair to vote for the some of the games that got me into gaming. :p
Especially Donkey Kong.

[darksnowman]

Well its taken me a few weeks and quite a bit of thinking but I think this is as close to my top five as were gonna get - its soo hard to decide!

1) Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kongs Double Trouble
This is the top for me. DKC was amazing and the second was great but a little too dark for my liking but then came this one to complete one of the best trilogies ever. It has everything, a great world map and great characters both to play as and to interact with not to mention some great fun baddies. The game also has one of the best sound tracks ever and some of the best graphics and replay value Ive ever known in a game. Ive completed it so many times, first to get the 103% then I got a NMS that had a cheat, TUFST or HARDR that you could enter and play again to earn 105%. What an achievement, and what made it even more of a joy was that MERRY cheat. What a game... and Im getting the GBA remake this Chrimbo so I can get some (watered down) DKC perfection anytime!


2) F-Zero
Ill never forget this game or fall out of love with the series. This is the one that truly got me to where I am today gameswise. Id played on things like the Commodore 64 and NES before this and then stuff like Street Fighter 2 on the SNES but once I got a go on this... I was hooked to what was going on in the game... the graphics were/ are superb, the controls are perfect and the characters and vehicles and levels leave nothing to be desired. It was this game that kept me from getting into Super Mario World and it will forever hold a dear place in my memories, all the sequels have been amazing and everytime I hear the remixed music it gives me chills up my spine. What else can I say?


3) Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
This was the first ever game I reserved, and back in them days it was in the lowly gaming heaven of Woolworths that I did so. I remember being up the town and coming down with my parents and driving past Woolies. I looked up the sidestreet and saw a big lorry sitting there and I got a buzz of excitement inside - today would be the day I got a new game! Lo and behold, when we got home the phone rang and it was Woolies, my game was in. Ma went to get it and I waited for what seemed like hours... but what an experience once I got my little mitts on it. The intro story... and then the colours and crayon backgrounds, raocking soundtrack and throwing eggs and the Yoshi's had so much personality - they were real... Nintendo had done it again. This was back when DKC and Mario World reigned supreme and look what they had delivered! This is my second favourite platformer ever and as you can see by me placing it third here, its easily one of the best games ever.


4) Skies of Arcadia Legends
Ok this is where the decisions get tough and I start over analysing my own selections. I have chosen this because its got a great story and characters and atmosphere from start to finish and wonderful tunes for everywhere you explore... what more could you want? Ok, no random battles and a battle system like Tales of Symphonia but get over it, this is an RPG and this is the mould that RPGs are made in. There are ship battles in this game and to end it all theres an onslaught of epic battles at the end each of which take forever to complete before you rescue the world and feel some of the warmest and proudest feelings you'll ever have while playing a computer game.


5) GoldenEye 007
Do I need to say anything to justify this? Its a game which is, no joke, still used as a bench mark in comparing others in the genre to today. Great controls, great Bondstyle music and a superbly superb and addictive 2player mode. Ill take you anytime, Bunker and Proximity Mines... your carcass shall be mine.




That was difficult, where are the Mario Karts, Mario Platformers, Zelda games and countless others like Pikmin and Starfox...? I wish I could vote for them but these others have nudged them aside. What does make a game so dear to you anyway? For me it seems to be the experience, the characters and something that is very important in making a great great game is the soundtrack. I sure hope my top three feature highly up the list because they truly are benchmark games which I have some wonderful memories of.

[Sparko]

1.The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - An epic revolutionary game. Had me hooked for months, and I've replayed it countless times since. Truly my fondest gaming moments.
2.Super Mario World
3.Super Smash Brothers Melee
4.Goldeneye 007
5.Final Fantasy 6

[Dr Kong]

1. Pokemon Red/Blue (GB)
2. Pikmin 2 (GC)
3. Metroid Prime (GC)
4. Super Mario Land (GB)
5. Super Mario Kart (SNES)

[kingboo]

Right my top 5 fav games of all time.......

1)Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
2)Super Mario 64
3)Resident Evil 4
4)Paper Mario: Thousand Year Door
5)TimeSplitters: Future Perfect

I know number 1 is a little predictable but...... :indeed:

[ipaul]

OK, my top five favourite games are as follows (and i've had a good think about this) :smile:

1)Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Unbelievable game, everything is presented so well (although the graphics have unfortunately dated since) The dungeon design is absoloutley ingenous, all of them unique and special in there own way. The enviroments seem so big and full of promise the first play through the game, and an epic, superb (though i found a little easy) final boss.

2) Goldeneye

Astounding first person shooter, right up there with Half-Life and Halo. It may sound unfair, but i think the licence really does help with this one. You really did feel like James Bond with the perfect mix of stealth and shooting, with a few gadgets along the way :smile: The best part was undoubtedly the multiplayer though and although because of advances in technology i may prefer Halo these days, I think this had more depth and is overall the better multiplayer (if only the graphics were up to scratch)

3)Resident Evil 4

Easily the game of the year 2005, also probably the best game this generation. The Graphics are incredible on gamecube looking quite like what claims to be 'next-gen' with superb lighting and colour. But it's the gameplay thats the best. It plays like every game made of an action movie should: relentless, none stop action throughout. Incredible set pieces, a versatile combat system and some phenomenal enemy design :shock: also help make this a winner :D

4) Lylat Wars / Star Fox 64

Perhaps on my list because it was the first video game i ever really owned. It's just pure addictive, arcade action from the word go. The perfect mix of action, superb graphics and again a superb, epic final boss. This is also in here because (i think) it's got just about THE most replayable single player a game has had.

5) Metroid Prime

This game only JUST beats Mario 64 to my 5th spot. The level design is incredible, the graphics (although no doubt they will slowly start ageing) are superb, yet again phenomenal boss and enemy design. Such variation in locations means i prefer it to Metriod Prime 2, although generic ( lava, ice, desert, etc) are executed with such flair; they are just amazing, awe- inspiring :D

So thats my list, with not a mario game insight :hmm:
Admittedly some very nearly made it, but i just prefer these :rolleyes:
Also i've tended to go for single player over multiplayer

The most important thing to me in a game though has to be level design

[Adrian DX]

1. The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time
2. Goldeneye 64
3. Battletoads
4. Mario World
5. Killer7

Now this was just a quick pick...

[wario]

1)resident evil 4, before this every dam resident evil game annoyyed me to da point id have a nervous breakdown its like the developers make shureee u run out of ammo but resident evil 4 was a god send i cloked this game 5 times (seriously) upgrading new guns never gets old :bowdown:

2) metroid prime, dat game was so god dam beautiful and rich in gameplay :bowdown:

3)super smash bros melee, greatest multiplayer game ever i still play it to dis day an kick every1s a** at it :laughing:

4)super mario world, this game is sooooooo fun to play the gameplay still reamains unmatched to dis day in platforming games : peace:

5)metroid prime 2, they say no games as good as the original but i beleive this was as good but its just the fact of playing threw the world for the fist time that puts metroid prime ahead of its sequel but this gamee rocked aswellll and the dark world just kreeped me out i dreaded every time i saw a dark portal knowing id have to go through it:cry:

[Sayn]

1)Zelda OoT - Do I need to say anything more?
2)Jet Force Gemini - I think this was one majorly underrated game (still waiting for a sequel)
3)Goldeneye - My first N64 game (redefined console FPS's)
4)Super Mario Allstars - 4 incredible Mario titles on 1 cartridge
5)Super Metroid - IMO the best snes game (only beaten by Mario Allstars because Allstars packed in so many amazing Mario games.

[Segnit]

I hate to include OoT in my top 5 list because it's simply unfair to all the other games on the list, but if i must then:

1 - Zelda: Ocarina of Time
2 - GoldenEye 64
3 - Metroid Prime
4 - Jet Force Gemini
5 - Mario Kart DS

Edit: Sayn i love you for putting JFG in the top five!

Edit 2: Other noteable memorable games that barely missed my Top 5 in no praticular order are: Metal Gear Solid (PSX,PC,GCN) - Super Mario World (SNES) - Super Mario 64 (N64, DS) - Zelda: Majoras Mask and Zelda: ALTTP - Final Fantasy VII, FFVIII and FFX, Turok 2: Seeds of evil, Myst, Perfect Dark, Halo: CE, Eternal Darkness!!! Body Harvest, SSBM, Advanced Wars, Medieval: Total War, Rome Total War, Total Anihalation, Age of Empries, Half Life, Soul Calibur, Sim City 3000, Mario Kart DS (I own two copies of it) and i'm sure i'm missing a few others...

[stev2604]

1)The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of time
2)The Legend of Zelda: Majoras Mask
3)The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
4)Mario Kart Ds
5)Banjo-Tooie

[Rincewind]

I consider myself to be a 'vintage' gamer as I have witnessed the birth of videogames with Pong and Space Invaders, and I am still today an avid fan of console games. I've owned almost any console that was ever made, from the humble SNES, the heavily undervalued Saturn and Dreamcast, the rare Neo Geo, to the wonderful Gamecube. However, Nintendo has always offered that little something extra, something that distinguishes it from other game makers, and will therefore always remain my favourite. So here goes :
1. Legend of Zelda - A Link to the Past (SNES) : it might not have 3D-graphics and analog controls, but THIS is the greatest Zelda game ever ! :yay:
2. Super Mario All Stars (SNES)
3. Super Mario 64 (N64)
4. Goldeneye 64 (N64)
5. Metroid Prime (Gamecube)

[taffyduck]

1:legand of zelda link to the past
2:pokemon blue
3:skies of arcadia legands
4:super smash bros. melee
5:tales of Symphonia

ocarina of time a close 6 followed by residnet evil4

[Rickoss]

1. Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
2. Donkey Kong Country 3
3. Actraiser
4. Resident Evil 4
5. Metroid Prime

[ButterMeUtterly]

1.Legeng of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
2.Perfect Dark
3.F-Zero X
4.Resident Evil 4
5.Super Mario 64

[link64uk]

1. Legend of zelda ocarina of time : two words Hyrule Field. Steppin out on to hyrule field was an amazing experience, one i will never forget.
2. Legend of zelda A link to the past.
3. Mario 64
4. Perfect Dark
5. Smash Bros Melee

[Meneer Guggenheimer]

1: Majora's Mask (N64)
Why? It is darker, it has improvements over Ocarina and was a much more orginal story. It really made me feel sad. And the levels where much nicer! To short though...

2: Yoshi's Island (SNES)
I prefer this over any Mario game. It is my favorite replay games. And "Touch Fizzy get Dizzy" I love and keep playing it! And still have not made world to 6-7 100

3: Super Mario 64 (N64)
When I saw this I could not believe video games where ever going to be nicer and better then this. And flying around in the game was the best 3D experience ever.

4: Pilot Wings (N64)
One of the most relaxing games ever. Well balanced and missed on the Cube. Can not imagine that this game will not be released on the Revo, with that controller!

5: Mario Kart 64 (N64)
Forget Mario Party. This is the only real multi player party game. All versions are excellent but the N64 version has the best battle mode. We played this forever!

But we also should do best "memories" of games. because that would be a different top 5....

[lorddulkas]

1 Tales of symphonia
2 Zelda the wind waker
3 super smash bros melee
4 pokemon red
5 splinter cell chaos theory

[ChaosRijax]

1. Tales of Symphonia
2. Megaman Battle Network 2
3. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
4. Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
5. Golden Sun

[cosats]

1) Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time (NINTENDO 64)
2) Donkey Kong Country 2 (SUPER NES)
3) Metroid Prime (GAMECUBE)
4) Yoshi's Island (SUPER NES)
5) Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem (GAMECUBE)

Thanks and Happy New Year to everyone from Athens, Greece.

[legend_of_matt]

1- Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask,

Reason: When i first heard the music for the last 6 hours before the moon would fall i realised that no matter how much you help the citizens of clock town unless someone stops the Skull Kid everyone would die. In perticular the woman in the inn waiting for her loved one to return but whom never came unless you went out and found him.

2- Tales of Symphonia ,
3- Chrono Trigger,
4- Eternal Darkness,
5- Golden Sun.

[KKOB]

1) Zelda: link to the past-first game to get me hooked and make me go 'wow' at the graphics simply awesome 2d graphics with plenty to do too!
2) Zelda: Wind waker
3) Tales of syphonia
4) super smash bros melee
5) Metroid prime 2

[Britprog]

1. Super Mario 64 - Popped my 3D cherry on this one, spent most of the cold winter of 96 playing it on my Jap N64. A truly innovative masterpiece, the sheer scale of the achievement, in originality, variety and technological might earns it my best game ever, it will always hold a special place in my heart.

2. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time – I was put under a spell playing this game. It’s a rich, emotive experience that’s been crafted with love. An amazing game. Every videogamer should play this game, your can’t call yourself one unless you do.

3. Super Mario Kart – I am torn between SMK and the MKDS. SMK wins because it gave me a new gaming experience. I must have logged on over 500 hours playing this one. Battle mode is my fav!!

4. Goldeneye – What other game can you kill Robbie Coltrane in a deathmatch, enough said!!!

5. F Zero X – I loved this game, it’s mad fast paced action with awesome tracks, that runs at a smooth 60fps made this a game a must have. Deathrace was nuts too!!!

[avallach]

1 - Metroid Prime (the first one) : this was the best game on gamecube this generation in my honest opinion, and i cant wait for the third game in the series on revolution
2 - mario 64 : this was the first game from nintendo i really liked!
3 - Legend of zelda, ocarina of time
4 - metroid prime 2 echoes
5 - legend of zelda wind waker

[Maxi678]

1:The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time (N64) What can i say that has never been said before, nothing. This game was, and still is brilliant, ground breaking and magical. This was the first Zelda game in 3D, which was well worth the delays. I also own the soundtrack to this game, which is also awesome.

2:Goldeneye 007 (N64) This was my first FPS game in 3D, and it was awesome Single player mode rocked, my favourite level was the train and my worst level was Egyptian Temple. Multiplayer mode was great. I still remember using the invincible cheat during multiplayer mode and never dying no matter what was thrown my way.

3:Super Mario 64 (N64) The very first game i played on the N64, and still the best Mario game that i have ever played.

4:Metroid Prime (GC) The best looking game on the GC, and the best FPS on the GC by far.

5:Mario Kart DS (DS) I've played all Mario Kart games, and this one is the best one that Nintendo have created. First, because it is online and second it includes a mixture of new and old tracks from previous Mario Kart titles

[Glenn_Returns]

I say..


1. Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64) I love my other top 4 favorites but they don't come close to OOT.

2. Chrono Trigger (SNES) The only RPG I've really, really liked. Great story, gameplay, music.

3. Pikmin (GC) Very close to Chrono in my top 5. A very different game but very well done.

4. Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (N64) Lots of sidequests, very good game.

5. Super Mario Bros 3 (NES) One of my favorites, took the first SMB and added lots of great additions -- powerups, worlds, music, story, etc.

[David_nyh]

1 - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
2 - GoldenEye 007
3 - Beyond Good & Evil
4 - Resident Evil 4
5 - The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

[Luigi]

1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
2. Resident Evil 4
3. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
4. Tales of Symphonia
5. Super Smash Bros.

I would have some Old School favs...but with the technology of today's games, I'm sad to say that even games like Super Mario Bros. can be beaten in a second.

[Mitchell]

after much thought

1.Resident evil REmake
2.Zelda OOT
3.Goldeneye
4.Donkey Kong 64
5.Pokemon Red/Blue

so many more games i wanted to mention

[sheikav]

1.- The Legend of Zelda (NES)
2.- Final Fantasy 6 (SNES)
3.- Zelda: A link to the Past (SNES)
4.- Tales of Symphonia (GC)
5.- Super Mario Kart (SNES)

[serak]

1. The Legend of Zelda : Ocarina of Time : I dont remember waiting for a game for as long as I did for oot. There is no doubt that to this date this game is the best ever made.
2. The Legend of Zelda : Majora´s Mask : I have to say that I like the mood in Majora´s Mask better than in OOT. It is alot darker, and solving the puzzles with different kinds of mask was just awesome :)
3. Super Mario 64 : The game that changed 3-d gaming.
4. Super Mario 3 : The best of the 2-d Mario platformers.
5. Metroid Prime : Everything about it is fantastic, the ost, the mood, the visuals, also does a fantastic job of having you wanting to read everything that comes across in this game, gotta scan em all! o,o

[Ferebo]

1 - Ocarina of Time (n64)
2 - Super Mario 64 (n64)
3 - Banjo Kazooie (n64)
4 - Metroid Prime (gc)
5 - Final Fantasy VI (snes)

[irfman]

1- Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time (N64)-
Simply the best no doubt... Great Storyline, Great Gameplay, I could not stop playing this game even when I finish it.

2- Goldeneye 64 (N64)-
The first FPS I played and still play it today... I have for hours.. not many games can do that today...

3- Super Mario World (Snes/GBA)-
One the best 2D sidescolling games ever made... what more can i say?

4- Resident Evil 4 (GC)-
When I first encoutered the chainsaw guy I tried to runaway... I hid in the house... my heart was beating... and next thing i see my head getting chopped off... Pure Genius... Superb Graphics, Sound, Atmosphere and Story...

5- Mario Kart 64 (N64)-
Another great mulitplayer game which lasted for hours... with people shouting in agony... and some laughing suspicously... this game had hooked me and mates for hours and still play this game today.

[Josh64]

1) Super mario 64-The first and best 3-d platformer I ever played, its so great! the great bowser battles, brilliant level designs and music make it not just the best nintendo game of all time but the best game ever...IMO.
2) Banjo Kazooi - close rival to super mario 64, the cool bear and bird are the best double act in video games!
3) Donkey kong country 2 - WOW! this game was and still is absoloutly brilliant! Diddy and Dixie sure did well with this great game, the great water, fair ground and swamp levels were brilliant!
4) Donkey kong 64 - what a great sequel to a great 2-d platformer, all the great DK caracters are here, with cranky, diddy, funky kong and more along with new people such as chunky kong! From the brilliant beggining all the way through to the boxing match its an unfogettable game!
5) Diddy kong racing - the best racer ive played, brilliant levels, characters and more!

theyre my top 5 and I feel bad for not putting any GC games on there, SSBM was almost no.5 but not quite, so was windwaker and Ocarina of Time, it was a hard decision! So many great games :(

[Mike]

1. Ocarina of Time The first Zelda game I ever played, and one that could have so easily passed me by. For some reason, I didn't like the sound of it from reviews, but I borrowed it off a friend, and got completly hooked. The graphics, the puzzles, the story, the length, the interactivity... There was so much to do, and it never got boring. I don't think any game will ever surpass the feeling I had whilst playing this.

2. Metroid Prime
3. Super Mario 64
4. Super Mario World
5. Super Smash Bros. Mêlée

Unoriginal, ain't I? :p

[tic]

1. ocarina of time: it's ridiculous but i love it after you complete the game and link and zelda look at each other and u dont know whether they know each other or not :)

2. goldeneye: crazy betage for multiplayer

3. pokemon red/blue: 100s hours of madness

4. diddy kong racing: spent a whole summer beating rares times. cant forget that :)

5. banjo kazooie: there was a smile on my face throughout this game. the music was so good

i notice there are 2 nintendo games and 3 rare games

[incarta]

So many good games to choose from...

1. Super Mario World - Platformer perfection

2. Metroid Prime

3. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island

4. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga

5. Pokemon Silver

[Fresh]

1. Super smash bros. melee
2. Tales of Syph.
3. Resident Evil 4
4. Pokemon Red/Blue
5. The legend of Zelda O.o.T

[Gaminger]

1- The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

This game touched me deaply, i'll never forget it.

2- The Legend of Zelda: ocarina of Time

Never thougt a game so old as this is could be so good at any time

3- The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

Yes i know, i like the zelda franchise and the story of Wind Waker touched me to

4 - Metroid: Prime

It touched me deaply to

5- Super Smash Bros. Melee

Oh yes! One of The best Nintendo Games ever and a good descendent of SSB

[YodaIsMyHomeBoy]

1. Zelda OOT: Simply the best game ever made, cant really add alot everything has already been said in previous posts.
2. Resident Evil 4
3. Eternal Darkness
4. Mario Kart Ds
5. Mario 64

:D

[Ryz]

1.
Mario 64
N64

Ahh, memories. I had been entranced by the screenshots and stories of the game ever since they arose!
When I got Mario 64 I was hooked until I finished it. Superbly responsive controls, great gameplay-
Unexeprienced in 3D uptill then, Nintendo marks history making one of the most succesful transitions from 2D to 3D!

2.
Zelda: Ocarina of time
N64

Seemingly endless freedom in another succesful transition from 2D to 3D by Nintendo. The moment I got the game
I never stopped playing(literally, I'm afraid): the vast world, music and atmosphere along with great minigames made OOT a rich experience
not to forget. The amazing concept, executed with amazing congruency has been rarily rivalled even uptill today - in my humble
opinion, of course. Games like the recent Kameo compared to OOC, are hopelessly behind in design, and I don't say that for Nostalgia sake, nor bitter feelings towards Rare. ;)

3.
Super Smash brothers Melee
Gamecube


Wow! Nintendo HAL delivers an extremely polished and balanced game, and an uniquely strong combination of intuitive controls
and depth. These seemingly paradoxical factors work so well: tournaments of the game are held and I spent
so many hours with the game, that I lost count. Uptill now I still am always up for a go at a friend in this game.
Another classic.

4.

Secret of Mana
SNES

An action RPG on the SNES which has such beautiful music and atmosphere. On the surface it may seem shallow
However, it depicts a cult atmosphere around the bad guy Thanatos quite effectively, which got me itnrigued early on.
Later on in the game the dragon you befriended rescues you, and from then on you can fly on him in quasi 3D and land 'anywhere'
in the world. For the time this was an absolutely stunning gameplay mode. As you get into the pre-last boss, Thanatos, your
jaw drops: a screenfilling, masterfully designed reaper, accompanied by the best boss music ever. Hell yeah!
After you defeat Thanatos you battle the Mana beast, untypically the game has a bit of a sad ending. Wow!
Quite amusing that it was only after I finished the game I was told the game could be played with two friends,
controlling everyone in your party.

5.
Chrono Trigger
SNES

What an amazing experience! Square houses some of the best videogame music composers, and Yasunori Mitsuda
provides truly epic music for the RPG. A true Square classic, the turned based combat is executed on the spot, rather
than transitioning to a theme-based background(i.e. in woods you get a few trees as background), which I find breaking
immersion and annoying. As soon as I found out how much this game was about timetravel, I was sold. The game is hailed
as on of the best classic console RPG's ever, and for good reason!

[Sooj]

1) Pokemon Gold - spent 700 hours on this, did absolutely everything. I was the master of pokemon 8)

2)Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance - such a beautiful and enchanting game.

3) The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker - I've played it many times, it looks beautiful, it plays beautifully. A great game.

4) Resident Evil 4 - amazing, everything is amazing lol :heh:

5) Advance Wars - a massive, very addictive GBA game.

[James McGeachie]

I'll keep mine as Nintendo developed game only because it'd get too difficult for me to choose taking third parties into account.

1. Super Metroid- Most atmospheric game ever made, beauty incarnated in game form, Nintendo's masterpiece for sure.

2. Link to the Past- Massive, epic adventure spanning 2 amazing worlds with some incredibly well made dungeons full of challening puzzles. The best Zelda easily to me.

3. Super Mario World- a slide of 2d Platforming heaven, plain and simple

4. Super Mario Brothers 3- yet another slice of the same thing, debatable whether it's as tasty, but I'll go this way just now.

5. Zelda: Majora's Mask- A very clever and well thought out game that does a great job stirring all kinds of emotions. Quality over quantity with dungeons, but what a level of quality they are, a hugely original and innovative title, an experience the likes of which is unlikely to ever be seen again. Beats out its predecessor in my opinion due to the amount of imagination and originality it contains.

[riychaered]

1. [snes] Chrono Trigger - The story line was magnificent. It was grand, it was great, and the characters were very cool. Gameplay kicked ass, and it has the best music in any game.
2. [gcn] Metroid Prime
3. [n64] Smash Bros.
4. [n64] Mario Kart 64
5. [gbc] Mario Tennis

[JinX]

1. Ocarina of Time
2. Perfect Dark
3. Resident Evil 4
4. Golden Sun
5. Pokemon Blue

[GrabtharsHammer]

1. Mario Kart: Double Dash! (GameCube) - Easy to learn in 50ccm but challenging to win in 150ccm. Long-time motivating! Great multiplayer.
2. Mario Party 6
3. Wario Ware, Inc.: Mega Party Game$ (GameCube)
4. Zoo Keeper (DS)
5. Mario Kart DS (DS)

[Meo]

Well,this isn't really an easy task. There are so many good games that I have played on my nintendo systems, that it is almost unfair to pick just 5. Ah well, I'll put the ones that come to my mind right now:



Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

My... God...

Super Mario 64

The masterpiece that defined the standard of platform games. Superb.

F-Zero GX

I'm surprise to see that nobody mentioned this game. Fast-paced, beautiful, easy to play, difficult to master, great music (Mute City and Big Blue :bowdown: ).

Star Wars - Rogue Squadron 3: Rebel Strike

One of the few games that gave me a true Star Wars feeling. Less difficult than Rogue Squadron 2, but still challenging enough to provide a better experience than the previous one. A great pollygon-pusher. The multi-player is awesome.

Resident Evil 4

Never liked the resident evil series. Until this game came out. Brilliant.

[Nights-13]

1-The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 'Nintendo 64'

Simply the best game ever created.

2-Super Mario 64 'Nintendo 64'

Simply AMAZING

The feeling of 3D in all it's glory.
I remember myself the first time I saw Super Mario 64 in action.
I was like 'that can't be real'
When I bought my Nintendo 64 with Mario I remember myself wakling and running around the castle for about 2 hours, doing.....nothing just walking and running,climbing on to the trees and swimming in the water.
For the first time in my life 2 hours of nothing where so fun.
Even today, almost 10 years later, Super Mario 64 is the king of platform games.

3-Super Mario Bros. 3 'NES'

Another masterpiece...
What can I say about this one?
The level design, the music, everything was so perfect...
Best 2D Mario and best 2D platform EVER.

4- Super Metroid 'SNES'
What a game!
That's what I say every time I see the Super Metroid logo.
One of the best SNES games 'if not the best'.

5- Chrono Trigger 'SNES'

Best RPG of the 16 bit era, end one of the best games of all time.

[superjosh]

1. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (snes) - Brilliant gameplay and beautiful visuals, best mario game ever.
2. Donkey Kong Country (snes)
3. Super Mario 64 (n64)
4. Mario Kart DS (ds)
5. Super Mario World (snes)

[Haden]

1. Ocarina of Time (The definitive epic adventure, videogames answer to Lord of the Rings)
2. Goldeneye (Superb singleplayer and a unforgetable multiplayer, all set in the Bond universe... mmmm.)
3. Zelda Wind Waker (Sunsets and map making on the high seas and a sword fight with Ganon! A very different but superb Zelda game)
4. Resident Evil 4 (Made me played a series that I traditionaly can't stand, a super game)
5. Metroid Prime (Isolation and awe, a great experience and update for a series that many thought couldn't make the transition to 3D)

Man that order is flawed im sure and I have had to leave out so many great games its untrue. :hmm: But in terms of classic experiences and actual great games I think all those games stand the test of time.

[nkarafo]

1. Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time
2. Metroid Prime 1
3. Super Mario 64 DS
4. Resident Evil 4
5. Banjo-Kazooie

[AnOrdinaryBoy]

1. Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
2. Goldeneye 007
3. Legend Of Zelda: A Link To The Past
4. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
5. Donkey Kong Country 2: Didy's Kong Quest

[clawy]

1. Tales of Symphonia (gc) - Great fun from begining to end, long, good story, fun battles, over all one great game.
2. Metriod Prime (gc)
3. Super Smash Brothers Melee (gc)
4. Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time (n64)
5. Super Mario Bros. 3 (nes)

This is one of the hardest lists I ever had to think up. There are just so many other great games and they all should be in the top 5. 5 just feel so limiting.

[Generosity of God]

1. super mario world (SNES) - introduced yoshi. good power ups although not as good as some in SMB3. great improvements in baddies and bosses. gameplay was so smooth. number of levels was massive.
2. metroid (NES)
3. pokemon red/blue/green (GB)
4. donkey kong (NES/Arcade)
5. Mystical Ninja starring Goemon (N64)

[PhazonDragon]

1: Metroid Prime - the first time i played metroid, and the first 3D metroid game. Absolutely brilliant. though MP2 is also great i like MP just that bit more.
2: Super Smash Bros Melee
3: Perfect Dark
4: Conker's BFD
5: Eternal Darkness

at least thats what comes to mind straight away.... but i think its pretty accurate, as theyre the games i played most (except Prime and ED since theyre not multiplayer)

[THE RON]

1. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker - The only game I could ever describe as beautiful. An enchanting story, gorgeous visuals and sheer brilliance make this game stand on top of the rest.
2. Pikmin 2
3. Metroid Prime
4: Mario Kart 64
5. Goldeneye

[Kotey]

I have to say, when I mention these games I actually mean the whole damn franchise!! But since we can only name one game each....:
1. Super Metroid, SNES - Dunno how many times I've played each of the Metroid games over and over. Metroid II is the only one I haven't completed :-)

2. Legend of Zelda: OOT, N64 - Does anything more need to be said about these games?

3. Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, GC - The best in the series for me, I just got it 2 weeks ago and I'm loving it. The others were great but this one is magical! Can't wait for FE:Revo!!

4. Super Mario Kart, SNES - The beginning of the franchise for me. Hence I love it more than any other!

5. Super Mario Brothers, NES - This is the game that actually turned me into a real gamer. Finally a real game with a proper goal, different looking worlds and actions (running, jumping, breaking, shooting, swimming...), great addictive music and powerups that lasted more than 5 seconds!!! If it hadn't been for you Mario, I don't know what I'd be!

[Ash_Pokemaster]

1. Pokemon Silver (Generally Gold/Silver/Crystal)
It made me get crazy (just like with all Pokemon Games). Played from more than 700 hours, collected all 251 Pokemon, had thousend of battles. Breeded many Pokemon and had the most fun in my life.
The World was the best of all others. Johto had many mysteries to reveal just like Kanto. The game was the hardest to beat (meaning the adventure) since it had 16 badges to get. All 251 Pokemon wasn't so easy to catch. Movesets were updated much better that the old ones. New Pokemon had new abilities and the day/night feature was really interesting.
The best RPG and the best Game ever in my opinion.

2.Pokemon Red (Generally Red/Blue/Yellow)
Some things cannot change, just like Pokemon. Cool as very first idea, well-made and interesting.

3.The Legend of Zelda: Windwaker
4.Super Smash Bros. Melee
5.Resident Evil 4

[PAVEL]

1) Super Mario Bros. Definitely the best game i´ve ever played and the one that showed me that there are a new world inside a little box and a little cartridge wish i have never got tired of. And I think Mario it´s the best saga in this huge world (mario 2, 3, world, 64, yoshi´s,kart, tennis, etc), but anyway i´m gonna vote for some other games that deserve a vote too.
2) The legend of zelda: Ocarina of time (even though the first game of this saga that really kept me in its world was a link to the past, ocarina of time definitely changed the way I see hyrule)
3) Super Smash Brothers Melee (It´s almost like if everybody have forgotten that there was the game of the N64 wich was really amazing, but anyway its secuel really kicked it off and got perfect in every single aspect, definitely my most played game of the gc)
4) Wario Wario Touched (Maybe many of u disagree with this vote (and maybe many haven´t even played it) but after about 20 years in this world I just bought that game and made me remember why I`m still playing: "For having fun with my family", this jewel seems to be really simple (and actually it is) but it´s one of the reasons that made me enjoy it for several ours, it doesn´t have the best graphics or sounds but it´s simply incredible what it can do only with a stylus, a touch screen and a microphone, I can only say:"Nintendo u still rock and I hope u keep this way for many years more"
5)Pokemon: green leaf. This game hasn´t obtain its fame only by lucky, is definitely a great game because it changed the style of a playing a game, and even with its easily gaming, it really makes me really happy when I capture a new pokemon.
Maybe for some of u my list is really dull, but remember videogames are for having fun, not to be worried about (at least that´s the way I see them) That`s why I have many years buying them, and I´m really loyal to the big N.
By the way i´m sorry about my english but i´m a spanish speaker
Adios

[PAVEL]

1) Super Mario Bros. Definitely the best game i´ve ever played and the one that showed me that there are a new world inside a little box and a little cartridge wish i have never got tired of. And I think Mario it´s the best saga in this huge world (mario 2, 3, world, 64, yoshi´s,kart, tennis, etc), but anyway i´m gonna vote for some other games that deserve a vote too.
2) The legend of zelda: Ocarina of time (even though the first game of this saga that really kept me in its world was a link to the past, ocarina of time definitely changed the way I see hyrule)
3) Super Smash Brothers Melee (It´s almost like if everybody have forgotten that there was the game of the N64 wich was really amazing, but anyway its secuel really kicked it off and got perfect in every single aspect, definitely my most played game of the gc)
4) Wario Wario Touched (Maybe many of u disagree with this vote (and maybe many haven´t even played it) but after about 20 years in this world I just bought that game and made me remember why I`m still playing: "For having fun with my family", this jewel seems to be really simple (and actually it is) but it´s one of the reasons that made me enjoy it for several ours, it doesn´t have the best graphics or sounds but it´s simply incredible what it can do only with a stylus, a touch screen and a microphone, I can only say:"Nintendo u still rock and I hope u keep this way for many years more"
5)Pokemon: green leaf. This game hasn´t obtain its fame only by lucky, is definitely a great game because it changed the style of a playing a game, and even with its easily gaming, it really makes me really happy when I capture a new pokemon.
Maybe for some of u my list is really dull, but remember videogames are for having fun, not to be worried about (at least that´s the way I see them) That`s why I have many years buying them, and I´m really loyal to the big N.
By the way i´m sorry about my english but i´m a spanish speaker
Adios

[zag]

hey there, im a long time reader of the site, ever since it was N64-europe
never really felt compelled to post though..

1. Zelda OOT - The locale was amazing at the time, when i first stepped into hyrule field i was blown away, the music was awesome too, and i dont usually like game soundtracks
2. Super smash brothers melee
3. Banjo kazooie
4. Conkers bad fur day
5. Pokemon yellow

[auntnadia2003]

1) Perfect Dark-
Goldeneye was good. This is better, bigger, shinier and more fun. The most accessible FPS I've ever played.

2) Ocarina of Time-
Nothing could have prepared me for stepping out into Hyrule field for the 1st time. Better than actually going outside. Still one of the best games ever.....

3) Super Mario Bros. 3-
We finally forgave Nintendo for the monster that was Mario 2. (Foolish) People are still paying 30 quid for this on the GBA.

4) Mario Kart DS-
Is it too early to list this? I don't think so. Almost perfect.

5) Tetris-(Gameboy)
Come on people. Why no votes for tetris :confused: The still undisputed champion of puzzle. And those catchy catchy in game tunes. Dee Dee Dee Dee Dee Dee Dee Dee Dee Dee etc.

[redphoenix3]

This is one heck of a difficult question,but well,let's get it on:

1.Tales Of Symphonia:This game simply has it all:Awesome graphics,Great Sound,Great Story,An awesome battle system that makes even rpg haters want to play it,and above all Awesome character developpement and 'player implication'.
It just feels good when the game doesn't progress in the same way according to your choices.Near Perfection IMO.*

2.Metroid Prime:This game simply rocks:Awesome Graphics,Awesome Sound,Awesome Atmosphere,and coming from someone who hates fps with a passion (although it isn't an fps in the true sense),that's a lot.

3.Super Smash Bros. Melee:This game has 'Multiplayer Fun' written all over it.And even better is that it doesn't s*ck in single-player mode.This game is simply awesome.

4.Pokemon Silver:The one rpg (or the one game for that matter) that shows that even in this 3D generation,a game can still kick lots of ass without having state-of-the -art graphics(heck,this game even had oldie graphics).Plus,the game itself really kicks ass,cause it's so much fun and so much deeper than at first glance.

5.Resident Evil 4:For a hater of surivival horrors like me (i hate them even more than fps,and that says something),this game really blowed me away.
It has the kind of atmosphere that really makes feel like you're IN the action,and not just playing.

Well,that leaves a lot of games out of my list,such as Metroid Fusion,Soul Calibur 2,Chrono Trigger,Golden Sun,Fire Emblem:The Sacred Stones and half a dozen other games i can't remember right now,but well...