Preparing a list of the best games of all time is not easy. With so many outstanding titles in the history of video games, there is always one or another historic game that is left out. From GTA to Mario, from Tetris to Skyrim, from Street Fighter to Minecraft, video games have been involving us, entertaining us and continuing to evolve for years. With that in mind, we decided to put together a list of the 100 best games of all time below. Check out!
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998)
- Release year: 1998
- Platforms: Nintendo 64, GameCube, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Virtual Console
- Genre: Adventure RPG
The best game of all time in our opinion and in the opinion of millions of players around the world.
How a game from the 90s managed to be SO GOOD, we'll never know. Ocarina of Time explored all elements of the Zelda series to the fullest and even with so many games that followed it, it is still considered by fans to be the best in the series.
The game took seven years to release since the last Zelda and it was worth every day of waiting. Ocarina of Time was the first in the series made in 3D and revolutionized adventure games with the way that it gradually increased the difficulty of puzzles and battles.
Ocarina of Time was a sales phenomenon and received a remake for 3DS, in addition to being one of the most played games on PC through emulators. Just like Super Mario World, the game set a bar for the series, which is also one of the greatest video games of all time.
Super Mario World (1990)
- Release year: 1990
- Platforms: SNES e Game Boy Advance
- Genre: Platform
Super Mario World was, for many who were born in the 90s, their first contact with video games, given that the game accompanied the purchase of the SNES.
The title that introduced the beloved Yoshi was, and still is, one of the biggest phenomena in history, to the point that the console and the game are still sold to this day. Simple gameplay, flawless soundtrack, secret exits and hidden worlds (like star world and special world), the game is simply amazing.
Super Mario World set the tone for every game in the series that followed, and considering it's the most acclaimed title in video games, it deserves to be number two in our top 20.
Grand Theft Auto V
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC
- Genre: Action and adventure
GTA V needs no introduction. Rockstar's masterpiece is the most expensive game in history. Its estimated budget was $265 million, and even then, the entire amount was recouped during PRE-SALE!
The game was released five years after the last title and managed to improve in every aspect. The open world is bigger, the number of missions has increased, the plot and characters are more complex, in short, the game is amazing in every way.
In which other game is your mission to fly a plane into another plane, fight with the crew, steal a package and jump in with a parachute and watch the plane get shot down by military jets? Well, that's the average level of action brought by GTA V.
Minecraft
- Release year: 2009
- Platforms: PC, iOS, Android, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U e Nintendo Switch
- Genre: Sandbox and Survival
Minecraft has enchanted millions of kids and adults all over the world with its cute and addictive gameplay. The game has no goals or ending, and the fact that such a simple idea has been so successful still amazes me.
In Minecraft the only important thing is to use your imagination. In the best Lego style, the game consists of creating whatever you want with the material collected in the scenario. The game is online and in an open world, so interaction with other players increases the possibilities even more, making Minecraft a basically infinite game.
Age of Empires II
- Release year: 1999
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS Classic and PlayStation 2
- Genre: Real-time strategy
Age of Empires II is the second title in a series that needs no introduction. Like most real-time strategy games, Age of Empires II puts you in the management of different structures and units with the objective of defeating enemy armies and destroying their bases. On the way, it is necessary to gather resources, obtain power-ups, conquer territories, etc. The game is almost synonymous with the strategy genre.
league of legends
- Release year: 2009
- Platforms: PC
- Genre: MOBA
The big name of current MOBAs, League of Legends continues to grow in popularity and there is no forecast to stop. The game took core mechanics from other titles in the genre and simplified them both in terms of gameplay and graphics, making LoL one of the most accessible MOBAs of all. The result could not be different: the game has become one of the most played games of all time, as well as one of the main esports today.
Super Mario Bros 3 (1988)
- Release year: 1988
- Platforms: SNES
- Genre: Platform
Mario Bros. 3 is considered by many to be the best game in the Mario series of the 2D era. The game innovated in gameplay and brought several unforgettable features such as the hammer brothers outfit, frog outfit, raccoon outfit, Goomba's shoe and the wonderful P-wing, which allowed you to fly through an entire level.
The game is divided into 8 different worlds, each with its own extremely fun elements. For the first time, it was possible to interact with items not only in stages, but on the world map. Without a doubt, it is the most dynamic title among the Marios of the time.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch and Wii U
- Genre: Action and adventure
Breath of the Wild is without a doubt the best of all recent The Legend of Zelda titles. Its vast open world is just the starting point and offers a high degree of freedom to explore and interact with its elements. The storyline does not force you to follow a fixed path, leaving the player free to choose their journey and explore the world however they want.
Dark Souls III
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
- Genre: action RPG
Dark Souls III ranks among the top action RPGs of all time. With eye-popping graphics, electrifying combats marked by a high level of difficulty, especially regarding the bosses, which are real challenges that take the time of even experienced players.
The Witcher 3
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One e Nintendo Switch
- Genre: action RPG
The Witcher 3 is an RPG as dense and deep as the first two games in the series, but it has an open world so large that it's intimidating. The numerous details, the day/night cycle and the dynamic weather of the scenery provide an extremely immersive and authentic experience in the game.
There's no way to describe The Witcher 3 in a few words, so here's an important information: it's the most awarded game in history, with a total of 251 awards.
Street Fighter 2 (1991)
- Release year: 1991
- Platforms: SNES
- Genre: Fight
Another game that redefined an entire genre. Street Fighter 2 was responsible for establishing the model of competitive fighting games that lasts until today. Before him, fighting games were extremely simple, with few moves and few playable characters.
Street Fighter 2 was the first fighting game to feature multiple characters with unique moves, special attacks, strengths, weaknesses, and sound effects for each. In addition, the game introduced the gameplay with six attack buttons and different lever movements (such as the famous half-moon and shoryuken), which is used to this day.
World of Warcraft
- Release year: 2004
- Platforms: PC
- Genre: MMORPG
World of Warcraft set a new benchmark in the MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game) genre that, to this day, has never been surpassed.
The game is famous for sucking the souls of its players with its INFINITE quests, dungeons, raids, achievements, various PvP (player vs player) modes, professions, events, EVERYTHING.
If you've never played World of Warcraft, try it at your own risk.
Fortnite
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, iOS e Android
- Genre: Battle Royale and Survival
Obviously Fortnite would be here. The biggest worldwide phenomenon of battle royales has reached unprecedented levels of success among games of its generation. With constant updates, events and great news in general, the game always manages to renew itself and stay at its peak.
PUBG
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android and iOS
- Genre: Battle Royale
The game that put battle royales on the map, Playerunknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) remains a huge success, mainly due to the many content and balance updates it receives. The main difference of PUBG in relation to other battle royales is the more realistic style that is inspired by real-world weapons in the most faithful way possible.
Super Mario 64 (1996)
- Release year: 1996
- Platforms: Nintendo 64
- Genre: Adventure
After 2 decades of 2D Mario games, Super Mario 64 was the plumber's first adventure in three dimensions.
With very creative challenges and thousands of fun options within the game, Super Mario 64 is, to this day, a great option to pass the time.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PC, Playstation 3 e Xbox 360
- Genre: action RPG
Skyrim is by far one of the best RPG franchises out there. The game brings together all the epic elements of the genre, with hundreds of weapons, skills and spells, plus a level of freedom never seen before.
If you're the type that likes to explore every detail of the worlds and do all the quests, prepare to lose your life with this game, as Skyrim has redefined the depth and size of offline RPG games.
The Last of Us
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: Playstation 3 and Playstation 4
- Genre: Adventure, Survival and Horror
Beautiful, scary and most importantly, engaging. The Last of Us is on the list of the most awarded games in history and has a high chance of making you cry while playing.
The Last of Us is set in a post-apocalyptic future where you have to risk your life every day to get food, clothing and shelter. Unfortunately, in the game your survival will always result in the death of someone who is just in the same situation as you.
The Last of Us plot is filled with action and heavy drama in the best The Walking Dead style and without a doubt has one of the most beautiful campaigns you will play in your life.
Red Dead Redemption (2010)
- Release year: 2010
- Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Xbox One
- Genre: Action and adventure
Known initially as a "GTA Western", Red Dead Redemption gained enough visibility to get rid of the comparison and win the hearts of millions of players around the world.
In addition to the exciting gameplay, photography and storyline (in addition to the incredible open world), Red Dead Redemption addresses several relevant topics such as racism, immigration and politics in the United States, from the point of view of an impartial protagonist.
As with most open world games today, you can spend countless hours doing side quests or just collecting equipment, herbs, and flowers. Plus, with the missions that come with the online mode, Red Dead Redemption will take up months of your life.
God of War
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PlayStation 4
- Genre: Action and adventure
God of War knew how to reinvent itself in 2022 to the point of being recognized as one of the best games of the year and on console. Kratos is better than ever and in a new adventure in Norse lands, but with the same fury already well known by his fans. The cinematic value is greater than ever, and while the gameplay is different than usual, it's excellent in every way!
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
- Release year: 2004
- Platforms: PlayStation 2 and Nintendo 3DS
- Genre: Adventure, action and espionage
Widely considered the best Metal Gear ever made, Snake Eater boasts the franchise's most immersive story, as well as incredible graphics, well-built characters, and a memorable ending. Certainly one of Hideo Kojima's greatest masterpieces.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (1991)
- Release year: 1991
- Platforms: SNES e Game Boy Advance
- Genre: Adventure and RPG
To this day, one of the best RPGs out there. The Legend of Zelda: A link to the past was responsible for establishing the Hyrule universe we love to this day.
The game perfectly balances the rhythm of the dungeons with the exploration of the scenery. In addition, the freedom that the game offered was unprecedented for the time. The open world had a thousand secrets around every corner, which could only be discovered when you found the necessary items.
It was in A Link to the Past that some illustrious elements of the Zelda world were presented, such as the Ocarina, the famous solved puzzle sound, etc.
Final Fantasy VII
- Release year: 1997
- Platforms: PlayStation 1, PlayStation 4, PC, iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch e Xbox One
- Genre: RPG
Technology, gameplay and narrative define Final Fantasy VII. The game is basically a work of art. The quality of the graphics is cinematic, the soundtrack is orchestral and the sci-fi plot doesn't lag behind the best stories in the genre.
The game was the first 3D game in the Final Fantasy series and it was so good that it spawned 4 spin-offs and a movie that explored the game's plot in more detail.
In general, Final Fantasy VII continued with the same gameplay as previous titles, but the addition of the materials system made the game much more complex and dynamic.
Horizon: Zero Dawn
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Windows
- Genre: action RPG
One of the best-crafted action RPGs of our time, Horizon: Zero Dawn features an immense open world with breathtaking graphics. Its theme mixes prehistoric elements with futuristic elements (literally robot dinosaurs) that give the game a very original air.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- Release year: 2004
- Platforms: PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PC, Xbox, Xbox One, Android e iOS
- Genre: Action and adventure
Although already with GTA III and Vice City the saga has begun to take off, San Andreas has sent it to stardom and to a podium that is unlikely to be stolen. CJ's dangerous personal story invites us to meet many diverse characters and forge the protagonist the way we want. Will you be big and muscular? Or skinny and skinny? If there's only one word to define San Andreas, that word is freedom.
Counter-Strike
- Release year: 1999
- Platforms: PC e Xbox
- Genre: FPS
Competitive shooters boomed largely because of Counter-Strike. The original CS opened the door to what is now one of the biggest esports today. The game's premise is simple: a terrorist team must plant a bomb and make it explode, while the counter-terrorists must prevent it from happening. The simple-to-understand but difficult-to-master gameplay remains the same today in its latest Global Offensive title.
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
- Release year: 1997
- Platforms: PlayStation 1, PSP, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Sega Saturn and Xbox 360
- Genre: Platform, Adventure, Action RPG
The second person responsible for the creation of Metroidvanias, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is a game that can be enjoyed very well even today. The game puts you in a castle that you can explore bit by bit, making your way as you complete stages and unlock skills. That's why the RPG elements take on greater importance in this chapter that revolutionized the saga and laid the foundations for future games of the genre.
Portal 2 (2022)
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PC, Playstation 3 e Xbox 360
- Genre: Puzzle
The first Portal was a “concept game” that featured unique puzzle mechanics. Valve's success was even greater with Portal 2, which surpassed its predecessor in every way.
Great graphics, amazing soundtrack and perfect voice acting make Portal 2 one of the best games of all time. The single player storyline is amazing and the co-op mode offers even more complex puzzles.
Portal 2 is a light game for those who like to spend their time solving original and well-crafted puzzles.
Doom
- Release year: 1993
- Platforms: PC
- Genre: FPS
Doom was responsible for the popularization of FPS (first person shooter) games and served as inspiration for several games of the genre. Nowadays the game is definitely one of the most famous titles in the world.
1993's Doom basically consisted of killing demons and getting out of the level. The game's graphics were unsurpassed for the time and the enemy's artificial intelligence was unprecedented.
The fact that Doom is still sold today (25 years after its release) speaks for itself.
Half-Life 2 (2004)
- Release year: 2004
- Platforms: PC, Xbox, Xbox 360, Playstation 3 e Android
- Genre: FPS
Half-Life 2 combines frantic action with a storyline worthy of Stephen King. The story takes place a few years after the events of Half-Life, when the protagonist Gordon Freeman needs to free humanity from an alien invasion.
Half-Life 2 is so good that even if Half-Life 3 never comes out for us to know the end of Gordon and Alex's story, it will still be one of the best FPS (first person shooter) franchises in history.
Assassin's Creed II
- Release year: 2009
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows e Mac OS Classic
- Genre: adventure and action
Another franchise that needs no introduction. Assassin's Creed 2 was the most acclaimed game in the series and managed to improve on all the elements that made the first game a success. With an extremely smart story and an equally charismatic protagonist, the game managed to get even more involved.
Cuphead
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows e macOS
- Genre: Shoot 'em up
Cuphead is a hand-drawn run and gun style game inspired by the 30's cartoons. With a captivating visual and sound identity, the game may seem silly but it's actually EXTREMELY difficult. Even with the typical simple mechanics of platform games, the difficulty level of each level and each boss is insanely high and definitely not suitable for those who want to relax. On the other hand, if you like challenges, this is your game. Good luck.
Gears of War
- Release year: 2006
- Platforms: PC, Xbox One e Xbox 360
- Genre: 3rd person shooting
Gears of War is a MUST game for action lovers. The game mixes pure violence with the rich history of the planet Sera, created as well as other famous game universes such as Hyrule or Mushroom Kingdom.
Although the game is not innovative in any way, its simple gameplay combined with incredible graphics and frantic action make Gears of War a captivating show of gore.
Despite the campaign mode being relatively short, the multiplayer mode makes up for it all.
Goldeneye 007
- Release year: 1997
- Platforms: Nintendo 64
- Genre: FPS, Stealth
One of Nintendo's greatest classics, Goldeneye 007 revolutionized shooting games of the time by adding to the genre a portion of strategy and patience to progress through the game. If before, players only needed to hit their shots, now it was necessary to plan and wait for the best moment to attack (or just watch).
Dota 2
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PC
- Genre: MOBA
The franchise that put the MOBA genre on the map, Dota established the model used in basically every MOBA that came after. Its second version was released in 2022 and keeps loyal players active to this day. With better graphics and a slightly more complicated learning curve, Dota 2 caters to a different niche of players than those who prefer LoL.
Dota 2 also receives periodic updates, albeit more sparsely than League of Legends. The game is also the MOBA that offers the biggest cash prize in world championships.
Contra III: The Alien Wars
- Release year: 1992
- Platforms: SNES, Game Boy e Game Boy Advance
- Genre: Run and Gun, Shoot'em Up
Contra III is one of the best 2D shooters in history. Even with almost three decades of its release, it is considered by many to be synonymous with the Run and Gun genre. The story couldn't be more straightforward: an alien invasion threatens humanity and must be avoided with the bullets and explosives you have in abundance. Contra III combines the side-scrolling stages with other top-view stages, all of which are very challenging!
Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos
- Release year: 2002
- Platforms: PC
- Genre: Real-time strategy
How can you not remember one of the most memorable real-time strategy games ever? The fight between orcs and humans never ends, and even less with games as fun as this one. Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos is one of the culprits for its universe being so prominent today, with an amazing campaign and even better multiplayer, the game introduced us even more to the rich universe created by Blizzard.
Star Fox 64
- Release year: 1997
- Platforms: Nintendo 64
- Genre: Shooter and action
Fox McCloud could not be missing from this list, and even less so with a title as extraordinary as Star Fox 64. Many critics and gamers unanimously consider it one of the best games in history, and for good reason! The action in this shooting game is addictive, going through stages in the air, land and sea. Flying, dodging and destroying enemy vehicles has never been so much fun!
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch
- Genre: Fight
If you have a Nintendo Switch, buy Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Don't ask, just buy. The game is one of the greatest fighting games ever made and features an unparalleled cast of over 80 characters from various titles from Nintendo and other companies. In what other game will you be able to pit Pikachu against the Fire Emblem squad? Or even Mario against the Castlevania cast? Or even Donkey Kong against Ryu from Street Fighter? Or else...you got it...
Quake
- Release year: 1996
- Platforms: PC, Sega Saturn and Nintendo 64
- Genre: FPS
Quake was one of those responsible for the success of the FPS. Its frenetic pace and pure violence were its main differentials at the time and made room for what would later be one of the best-known titles in history: Quake III Arena.
Unreal Tournament
- Release year: 2000
- Platforms: PC
- Genre: FPS
Unreal Tournament is one of the games responsible for bringing the FPS genre to the level of success it is today. Like Quake, the game offered extremely frenetic combat full of speed, special effects and violence, but it also had more advanced artificial intelligence and much more realistic physics.
Civilization IV
- Release year: 2005
- Platforms: PC
- Genre: Turn-based strategy
Civilization is an award-winning game series for many reasons. The fourth title may not be the favorite of many people, but it is still a round game, full of possibilities and rich as a reference in the genre. Creating your civilization and adapting to all kinds of situations is a very well-crafted challenge in Civilization IV.
Fallout 3
- Release year: 2008
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3 e Xbox 360
- Genre:RPG
Fallout 3 is one of the titans among open world games. Unprecedented freedom, non-linearity in enjoying the game from start to finish, endless ways to develop your character and much, much more. It's not pleasant to wake up to find the world has been ravaged by nuclear war, but with a game like that...
Fire Emblem
- Release year: 2003
- Platforms: Game Boy Advance
- Genre: RPG and strategy
Also known as Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade, it was the first game in the series to be released in the West. By general consensus, it's not among the best in the series, but it must be recognized that the franchise has gotten where it is thanks to this version. It's a great game that challenges you to form the best team of fighters, develop them and beat all the armies you face, all accompanied by a great story!
Crysis
- Release year: 2007
- Platforms: PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3
- Genre: FPS
Crysis is a tremendous shooter that worked (and continues) as a benchmark for other games of the genre. The graphical advances achieved with this title forced many to buy a new PC just to be able to enjoy its spectacular action scenes. His feat doesn't end there: the freedom of action and the way to approach each conflict addicted thousands and made Crysis one of the most replayed games in the world.
Monster Hunter: World
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One e PC
- Genre: action RPG
If you are looking for a monster hunting game, don't hesitate and play Monster Hunter: World. It is a title with a lot of content and that is still expanding. The game encourages you to hunt with friends and above all it is necessary to create better weapons and armor. The creatures will spare no effort to void your contract, so you need to do your best!
Batman: Arkham City
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC, Wii U, Xbox 360 e Xbox One
- Genre: Action, adventure and stealth
If we talk about superhero video games, Batman: Arkham City is the pinnacle. Given its content, combat, stealth levels, and character repertoire, it's no surprise that this game finds its place in many lists like this. The saga has set a very high standard for future superhero games, but luckily this will make them grow in quality!
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
- Release year: 2009.
- Platforms: PlayStation 3 e PlayStation 4
- Genre: Action, adventure and shooter
Nathan Drake, the protagonist of the Uncharted saga, is considered the male version of Lara Croft. Overall, Uncharted 2 turned out to be an excellent title in its own right. Beautiful settings, accessible gameplay, amazing graphics and animations, it all feels like a game mixed with a movie. The game is extremely fun and makes us waste hours trying out the protagonist's adventures.
Undertale
- Release year: 2022.
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita e Nintendo Switch.
- Genre: RPG.
Undertale is a totally innovative RPG. Although it has totally minimalist graphics, the game has unique mechanics that make the player's choices have much more weight. Here, the game "saves" all your decisions even if the game gives game over, giving the impression that the player is inside and not the character.
Super Mario Odyssey
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch
- Genre: Platform
An open world Super Mario game. Boom! But of course that alone is not enough. The game managed to take everything Mario Galaxy already offered to the next level. There are numerous levels in 3D and 2D in the different realms that you have to overcome using the classic mechanics and the new ones introduced in this title. In addition, the game has breathtaking graphics scenarios.
Gran Turismo 2
- Release year: 1999
- Platforms: PlayStation 1
- Genre: Cumshot
Gran Turismo 2 is a giant game. With a long list of courses to complete, almost 650 vehicles to drive and a repertoire of dream circuits for a console like the first PlayStation. For any car lover, Gran Turismo 2 was a must-have title at the time. It also refined some of its physics compared to the first title.
Resident Evil 3
- Release year: 1999
- Platforms: PlayStation, Dreamcast, GameCube and PC
- Genre: Survival, action and horror
Perhaps the most iconic title in the Resident Evil franchise, RE3 puts you in control of Jill Valentine as she attempts to escape Raccoon City. For the entire duration of the game, the character is pursued by the monstrous Nemesis, a creature much stronger and scarier than any zombie in the game, making the entire gameplay full of suspense.
Metal Gear Solid
- Release year: 1998
- Platforms: PlayStation 1
- Genre: Stealth, action and adventure
Metal Gear Solid has gained the world's attention for its excellent gameplay, movie-worthy scenes, and a storyline that makes you want to get to know the characters in more detail. Each level must be played with intelligence and anticipating enemy moves. The graphics were shocking at the time, but the most impressive was, and still are, the memorable boss fights.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
- Release year: 1992
- Platforms: Mega Drive, SNES, Arcade, PlayStation, Wii, Nintendo Switch, Windows, Sega Saturn, Nintendo 3DS, Android e iOS
- Genre: Platform
Obviously the most famous hedgehog in video games deserves a spot on this list. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is among the greatest of its time, being the second best selling game in the history of the Mega Drive. It was also here that Sonic was joined by his partner Tails, controlled by a second player.
Resident Evil 2 (Remake)
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4 e Xbox One
- Genre: Survival and Horror
A class on how to improve a game. The remake of one of the biggest hits in the Resident Evil series, Resident Evil 2 Remake has brilliantly recreated all aspects of the old game while maintaining the essence of horror, exploration, survival and puzzles, while still including some new elements that don't detract from the experience at all. classic. Definitely one of the best remakes in history!
4 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
- Release year: 2007
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Wii and Nintendo DS
- Genre: FPS
Before becoming a saga focused on the multiplayer experience, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare already masterfully offered a great single-player experience and also online. With great mechanics, comfortable gameplay and incredible graphics, the game has an extremely fun Campaign, as well as several modes and maps for multiplayer modes. One of the best shooters of all time.
Super Metroid
- Release year: 1994
- Platforms: SNES
- Genre: Platform, action and adventure
One of the creators of the genre that is now called "Metroidvania", Super Metroid has gained unparalleled recognition and reception for being a challenging but not frustrating game. With high freedom of exploration, the game forces us to think carefully about our routes and each fight won and power-up conquered are rewarding. Decades later, Super Metroid is still the benchmark.
Chrono Trigger
- Release year: 1995
- Platforms: SNES, PlayStation 1, Nintendo DS, iOS, Android e PC
- Genre:RPG
Chrono Trigger is an incredible game that has an extremely original story for its time. You take command of a group that travels through time, and the actions of the past influence the future. This makes different endings exist and gives the game a great level of replayability. Even with very simple mechanics, the game doesn't require more than that to deserve a spot on this list.
StarCraft II
- year of departure: 2010
- Platforms: PC
- Genre: Real-time strategy
As for real strategy games, StarCraft is another one of the most prestigious sagas in the industry. StarCraft II refines what already worked well in the first game. Definitely a must-play for fans of the genre, especially those who don't mind taking a long time to master the game's mechanics, as Starcraft II is far from an easy game.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
- Release year: 2000
- Platforms: PlayStation 1, PC, Dreamcast, Xbox, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 64 e iOS
- Genre: Sport
Did you feel the nostalgia there? With so many action, RPG, FPS and etc titles, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 still deserves a spot on this list. The game is without a doubt the best skateboarding game of all time and puts us in the shoes of a skater, professional or fictional, and challenges us to improve until we become the best in the world. There are numerous tricks and stunts that earn us more points and, with that, we unlock more levels and characters.
Forza Horizon 4
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: Xbox One e PC
- Genre: Cumshot
Forza Horizon 4 is a complete racing game in any way you can imagine. Changing environments and weather depending on the season, hundreds of cars, cooperative or competitive multiplayer, and all in an open world! The graphics are another strong point of the game, but the best thing is the amount of hours the game will give you. If you love this genre, Forza Horizon 4 is a must-have these days.
The Sims 4
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PC, Playstation 4 e Xbox One
- Genre: life simulator
The most famous life simulator in the world, The Sims has established itself even further in its fourth title. With numerous expansions, the game offers a multitude of customization options for you to create a family the way you want. What started as a simple life simulator now lets you create vampires, monsters, aliens and much, much more.
Diablo
- Release year: 1997
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows
- Genre: Hack and Slash / Action RPG
The grand start of one of the most successful franchises of all time. We know that subsequent Diablo games are just as good, but the first one laid the foundation for the series' success. With its extremely dark and macabre elements, Diablo has a very immersive and addictive gameplay that certainly made it one of the most popular hack and slash games in the world.
Tetris
- Release year: 1984
- Platforms: Originally for PC and later for Game Boy and NES
- Genre: Unique!!
Developed by a Russian computer scientist, Tetris has been a worldwide phenomenon since its launch. The most famous puzzle in the world was released by Nintendo in 1989 for the Super Nintendo and GameBoy consoles, which further increased the game's absurd success.
With extremely simple and addictive gameplay, Tetris is a timeless game that is present on basically all gaming platforms.
“If Tetris has taught me anything, it's that mistakes accumulate and achievements disappear.”
Soul Calibur IV
- Release year: 2008
- Platforms: PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360
- Genre: Fight
Soul Calibur IV took a leap in the quality of the franchise's graphics and still managed to keep the same mechanics and gameplay typical of previous games. The game is among the most technical fighting games out there, as it has numerous different commands and maneuvers that you need to combine if you want to play well.
Far Cry 3
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Microsoft Windows e Xbox 360
- Genre: FPS
Even with later titles, Far Cry 3 is considered the best game in the franchise. Even though 4 and 5 brought improvements in gameplay, the third game took a giant leap in quality over the previous ones, setting a new level for the series.
Rock Band
- Release year: 2007
- Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 e Wii
- Genre: Musical
Rock Band is the quintessential music game and, for rock lovers, a must experience. At a time when SingStar and Guitar Hero stood out, Rock Band's achievement was bold in expanding the idea. The game invites four players to be guitarist, drummer, bassist and singer and perform an incredible repertoire of classic songs of the genre. It was a success!
5 person
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PlayStation 4 e PlayStation 3
- Genre: JRPG
Persona 5 is the 6th game in its franchise. Here, you control Joker, a high school student from Tokyo and, like any current RPG, the player has high freedom to decide what to do, be it completing quests or performing side activities around the school. In addition to normal student life, the game involves various (turn-based) battles in dungeons, level progression, items, spells, and much more.
Secret of Mana
- Release year: 1993
- Platforms: Super Nintendo Entertainment System, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Android, Wii, iOS, Wii U and Microsoft Windows
- Genre: action RPG
Secret of Mana was one of the richest and most well-crafted RPGs of its time. With very colorful graphics, cutting-edge sound effects, a long and immersive storyline and a real-time combat system, the game is far from the mold of other RPGs.
Metroid Prime
- Release year: 2002
- Platforms: Nintendo GameCube and Wii
- Genre: adventure and action
A landmark in the Metroid franchise, Metroid Prime was Samus' first game to be played in 1st person and in 3D. The game was also the first in the Prime trilogy and the story takes place between Metroid 1 and Metroid 2. The gameplay is full of shooting elements, puzzles to be solved and upgrades to be found through exploring the environment.
Silent Hill 2
- Release year: 2001
- Platforms: PlayStation 2, Xbox, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 e Microsoft Windows
- Genre: Survival, action and horror
Even though it's often related to Resident Evil, Silent Hill 2 prioritizes disturbing elements of psychological horror over action-packed horror. Thus, the game appeals more to those who prefer slower gameplay and a more engaging story.
Dino crisis
- Release year: 1999
- Platforms: PlayStation, Dreamcast, Microsoft Windows
- Genre: Survival and action
Sharing the same footprint as Resident Evil, Dino Crisis stood out in the early 2000s due to frenetic action mixed with puzzles and survival elements. The gameplay and perspective of the game is also very similar to Resident Evil, just swapping zombies for dinosaurs.
Shenmue
- Release year: 2000
- Platforms: Dreamcast, PC, PlayStation 4 e Xbox One
- Genre: Adventure
Shenmue is a huge game. Not because it has a lot of content, but because it was worked out to the smallest details. Here you control Ryo Hazuk seeking revenge for the death of his father. During the game, you will need to lead a normal life while investigating information that leads you to the killer. Everything in the game has its own timing, so you'll notice that shops close at the same time, buses are only available at certain times, etc.
Pokemon HeartGold / SoulSilver
- Release year: 2009
- Platforms: Nintendo DS
- Genre:RPG
The Pokémon game franchise is full of quality titles, but if we must choose one of them, the best is undoubtedly HeartGold and SoulSilver. The games are expanded versions of the already excellent Gold and Silver, and offer a more complete experience, enough for months and months of gameplay.
Top Gear 3000
- Release year: 1995
- Platforms: SNES
- Genre: Cumshot
One of the most popular racing games of the 90's, Top Gear 3000 abandoned the realistic grip of the previous games and started to offer futuristic races with super technological equipment and weapons. With multiple game modes and lots of content to unlock, it's hard to know someone who had an SNS and wasn't a fan of the game.
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
- Release year: 1995
- Platforms: Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy Advance, Wii, Wii U
- Genre: Platform
The second game in the Donkey Kong franchise is considered to be even better than its sequel. Here, we control the charismatic Diddy Kong and his girlfriend Dixie on a mission to recover Donkey Kong from the hands of King K. Rool. In all, the game has 52 stages distributed in 8 worlds.
Harvest Moon
- Release year: 1997
- Platforms: SNES
- Genre: Farm simulator
Another one of the SNES classics, Harvest Moon was a surprisingly fun game for its purpose: a farm simulator mixed with RPG elements. Among the game's tasks you needed to harvest, plant, participate in parties, develop your relationships with the villagers, etc.
Command and Conquer Series
- Release year: 1995
- Platforms: Nintendo 64, PlayStation, PC, Sega Saturn, PlayStation Portable, Playstatoin 3, Xbox 360, Android e iOS
- Genre: Real-time strategy
The original Command and Conquer series was responsible for putting the real-time strategy genre on the map. The formula worked so well that the series gained a long sequence of games, in addition to several others inspired by it. In all games, the player controls different cores of the main story, each with their own goals. The series also features online and local multiplayer and matches against Artificial Intelligence.
Shinobi 3
- Release year: 1993
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, iOS, Linux, Mega Drive, Wii, macOS and Nintendo 3DS
- Genre: Platform
Shinobi 3 was one of the best games on the Mega Drive, especially for the variety of movement and attack mechanics the game offered. The title also had a faster pace than previous games in the series and players had to combine the character's physical abilities with the use of Ninjutsus that gave him several different magical effects.
Shadow of the Colossus
- Release year: 2005
- Platforms: PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4
- Genre: adventure and action
Shadow of the Colossus is one of the most influential games in the video game industry. Featuring a very original model for the time, the game looks like an action RPG but has no enemies for you to kill (other than the bosses) and there are no NPCS for you to interact with. Everything in the game has a minimalist air that makes the character seem very small next to the immense scenery to be explored and puzzles to be solved.
Golden Ax
- Release year: 1989
- Platforms: Mega Drive, SG-1000 Mark III, Windows, Arcade, Android e iOS
- Genre: Hack and Slash
Golden Ax is the first representative of the Hack and Slash genre. Here, players needed to advance in the scenario while defeating numerous enemies along the way using their weapons and casting spells. In all the game had three characters, each with their own spells.
Secret of Monkey Island
- Release year:
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Atari, Mega Drive, Mac OS Classic and iOS
- Genre: Point-and-click adventure
One of the first point-and-click games in history, Secret of Monkey Island put you in control of a boy named Guybrush, who had a dream of becoming a pirate. During gameplay, players needed to solve various puzzles, collect items and interact with NPCs. Everything revolved around 9 main commands (as in the image above) that also gave the game an RPG feel.
Crash Bandicoot
- Release year: 1996
- Platforms: PlayStation
- Genre: Platform
One of the biggest hits on the PlayStation 1, Crash Bandicoot was the 8th best-selling game on the platform. With its flashy visual identity and simple gameplay, the game kicked off one of Sony's most popular franchises.
Tomb Raider 1
- Release year: 1996
- Platforms: MS-DOS, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Windows, Android and iOS
- Genre: Adventure
The first appearance of the famous archaeologist Lara Croft was one of the best-selling PlayStation games and remained one of the best sellers of the franchise itself until the launch of its reboot in 2022. With great graphics for the time, the game maintains a perfect balance between adventure and puzzles to solve.
Battlefield 2
- Release year: 2005
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows and Mac OS Classic
- Genre: FPS
Battlefield 2 is, to this day, one of the most acclaimed and award-winning titles in its franchise. The game was responsible for introducing several elements of teamwork to the game, as well as greatly improving the physics of characters, vehicles and projectiles.
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec
- Release year: 2001
- Platforms: PlayStation 2
- Genre: Cumshot
Gran Turismo 3 was the first game in the franchise to be released for PlayStation 2. The success was so great that, eventually, the game became one of the best sellers of all time. With several game modes, numerous cars based on real models and several different tracks, the game took a huge leap in the quality of racing games of the time.
Baldur's Gate
- Release year: 1998
- Platforms: PC and Mac OS
- Genre:RPG
The first game in the Baldur's Gate franchise was a huge sales success at the time, staying at the top of the best-selling games list for several months. For those who don't know, the game was an RPG entirely based on the rules of Dungeons and Dragons. All mechanics were done automatically, even the damage roll, and everything happened in real time, except for some interactions that could be done in turns.
Mortal Kombat 9
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation Vita and Microsoft Windows
- Genre: Fight
Mortal Kombat 9 was a milestone in the Mortal Kombat franchise for the leap in graphics quality and the introduction of several innovative mechanics. The game returns to the plot of the first games in the franchise and features some characters that have been out for years, but also includes several new ones, as well as guests such as Kratos and Freddy Krueger.
Borderlands 2
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation Vita, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS Classi and Linux
- Genre: FPS /RPG
Borderlands 2 is, to date, the most acclaimed game in its franchise. With its unique visual identity and quirky humor, the game has a very engaging and charismatic story that became a hallmark of the series. Mixing unlikely genres such as FPS and RPG, the game offers all the action of shooting with the magic of world exploration and item system typical of RPGs.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon
- Release year: 2001
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Xbox, PlayStation 2 and GameCube
- Genre: Tactical Shooter
The first game in the Ghost Recon series was one of the great responsible for refining the tactical shooter genre. Here the player takes control of a squad of soldiers, each of which has its own skills and characteristics that the player must know to use them in the best way.
Tekken 3
- Release year: 1997
- Platforms: PlayStation and Arcade
- Genre: Fight
Yet another game highly acclaimed by critics as one of the best of all time. Tekken 3 was the 4th best-selling game on the Playstation and was responsible for exploring the 3rd dimension very well, allowing characters to move much more frequently and freely. The game also greatly increased the roster of playable characters and introduced some that have become the franchise's hallmarks such as Jin Kazarama, Eddy Gordo, among others.
Wolfenstein 3D
- Release year: 1992
- Platforms: Windows, SNES, GBA, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Mac OS Classic
- Genre: FPS
Considered one of the "grandfathers" of 3D shooters, Wolfenstein 3D was an extremely innovative game for its time. Originally developed for DOS, the game managed to take all the action and violence typical of previous games in the franchise to a 3D plane (albeit very rudimentary).
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver
- Release year: 1999
- Platforms: PlayStation, Dreamcast and Microsoft Windows
- Genre: Action and adventure
Soul Reaver was the second game in the Legacy of Kain franchise. With a Gothic style full of macabre and dark elements, the game tells the story of Raziel, a vampire who was betrayed by his leader Kain and now seeks revenge. In addition to the impressive graphics for the time, the game had several innovative mechanics, especially the possibility to switch between the material and spectral planes. Thus, several moments of the game (mainly puzzles) could only be solved with the right combination of plans.
The King of Fighters 1
- Release year: 1994
- Platforms: Arcade, Neo Geo, Neo Geo CD, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch e Xbox One
- Genre: Fight
Another gem of the 90s, The King of Fighters was a crossover of characters from several SNK titles and other Neo Geo games. The main novelty brought by the game was the possibility of choosing teams of three characters instead of just one.
Mega Man 9
- Release year: 2008
- Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 e Wii
- Genre: Platform
Mega Man 9 was a true homage to the classic little blue robot games. Even though it's developed for modern consoles, the game has the same 8-bit graphics and sound effects that have established the success of all previous games in the franchise. Pure nostalgia!
Killer Instinct
- Release year: 1994
- Platforms: Xbox One, SNES e Game Boy
- Genre: Fight
A phenomenon of the 90s, Killer Instinct managed to find its place in the market and in the hearts of gamers despite the predominance of Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter. With gameplay and graphics similar to these other titles, Killer Instinct also had very interesting and charismatic characters, which certainly helped in the great success of the game.
International Super Star Soccer Deluxe
- Release year: 1995
- Platforms: SNES, PlayStation and Mega Drive
- Genre: Soccer
Probably the most popular football game on the SNES and the 90s, International Super Star Soccer Deluxe had 36 teams, 16 formations and 7 different game modes, including World Cup, penalty shootout, training, etc. Players on all teams were fictitious for copyright reasons.
Streets of Rage 2
- Release year: 1992
- Platforms: Mega Drive, SG-1000 Mark III, Game Gear, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, iOS, Linux, Xbox 360, Wii e macOS
- Genre: Beat 'em up
One of the greatest classics of the beat 'em up genre of the 90's, Streets of Rage 2 improved every aspect of the first game by including more playable characters and special moves for each of them. In addition, each character also has its own characteristics that guarantee the game a good variety in gameplay.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
- Release year: 2003
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy Advance e Xbox
- Genre: adventure and action
The Sands of Time was one of the great successes of the Prince of Persia franchise. In addition to all the fun offered by the puzzles, the game featured very innovative mechanics at the time with the character's ability to control time. Thus, the player could go back up to 10 seconds in the past to correct mistakes or avoid dying, in addition to being able to slow enemies or even freeze them in time.
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
- Release year: 2022
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows and Linux
- Genre: Turn-based strategy
XCOM is an alien-themed turn-based strategy game. You control a team of soldiers who must fight the invaders while managing your base, weapons and equipment. Each level presents increasingly complex challenges that the player must adapt to.
Space Invaders
- Release year: 1978
- Platforms: Arcade
- Genre: Shooter
A classic of classics. Space Invaders was one of the first phenomena in the video game industry and, despite being so simple, it presented several innovations for its time. The fact that the game does not have a defined time for the matches to end was something revolutionary, since now the time of the matches depended exclusively on the player's skills in not losing their three lives.
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