The 100 Most Critically Acclaimed VGs of the 2000s, What do you think #1 will be?

Mario Kart Super Circuit sucked to me

SSX is one of my favorite games ever. Preferred Tricky though.

Same. Mario Kart 64 was good though.

#74: SSX

Release Date: October 30, 2000
Platform: Playstation 2
Developer: EA Sports BIG

"In the end, SSX is a terrific snowboarding game that has all the right stuff. Every element comes together and makes for a game that is extremely fun and rewarding to play. The graphics will make you shake your head in disbelief even after a month of playing it, the sound effects can actually convey a sense of texture, and the music will have you figuring out the best way to hook your PS2 up to your computer to record the soundtrack. It's also a very challenging game that at times crosses the line of frustration, a line that you're sure to be more than happy to cross time and time again since the game is extremely rewarding when you do well...SSX is a must-have PlayStation 2 game that certainly sets a new standard for snowboarding video games." ~Gamespot

#73: Guitar Hero

Release Date: November 8, 2005
Platform: Playstation 2
Developer: Red Octane, MTV Games

"There has never been a finer peripheral-based videogame than Guitar Hero. Its immediacy, accessibility and sheer enjoyability far exceed those of any other game released in the past year and in terms of sheer universal appeal, it's something of a revolution. As a rhythm action title, it is essential; it's a piece of pioneering software that mixes pure, reactionary videogame challenge with the universally affecting power of music in order to create a game that appeals to literally everybody on some level." ~Video Games Daily

#72: Rock Band

Release Date: November 30, 2007
Platforms: Playstation 2, Playstation 3, Wii, Xbox 360
Developer: Harmonix, MTV Games

"Rock Band is a fantastic game which is likely to be the hit of many parties, and is likely to launch a good number of garage bands, possibly with pretty decent drummers. And, at least the guitarists will have strong fingers, even if they have to work on getting the right strings and finger-placement." ~Game Vortex

#71: Vagrant Story

Release Date: May 15, 2000
Platform: Playstation
Developer: Squaresoft

"Not only is the game's story one of the best you'll find in a videogame, but it also rivals many of today's films. The game's goodness doesn't stop there as Vagrant Story is also blessed with a tremendously deep battle system, beautiful in-game graphics, and an engrossing musical soundtrack. Simply put, Vagrant Story is a true work of art and is one of the most cinematic experiences you'll find on PlayStation. It's not only one of this year's best games -- it's one of the greatest of all-time." ~IGN

#70: Metroid Prime 2: Echoes

Release Date: November 15, 2004 (GCN), August 24, 2009 (Wii)
Platforms: Gamecube, Wii
Developer: Retro Studios

"Metroid Prime 2: Echoes is in every way as great an achievement as its predecessor. It's gorgeous, it plays wonderfully and it creates a game world as convincing as the one we live in." ~Game Chronicles

This post has been edited by AdamNW on Nov 1 2010, 12:24 AM

Okay, not 1

But FUCKING 2 MADDEN GAMES > SOTC

I expect many of the future Guitar hero/Rock Band games to be on this list.

*AoDnightshade waits for FFVII to be in the top 10

I expect to see Rock Band 2 and the Beatles, but the Hero franchise took a dip into shittiness after GH2. DJ Hero might be the best Hero game since 2, but I really can't judge it.

#69: Rock Band 2

Release Date: September 14, 2008 (360), October 19, 2008 (PS3), December 18, 2008 (Wii, PS2)
Platforms: Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Wii, Playstation 2
Developers: Harmonix, MTV Games

"For gamers who have yet to get into Rock Band, this is the perfect time to start. Rock Band 2 features all of the great options from the original game plus a whole new and upgraded set of modes to fulfill just about anything you want out of the experience. For Rock Band veterans, there's enough new content in the sequel that warrants a purchase in my opinion. Plus you won't be punished for having already downloaded music packs since you can bring those along too. At the very least, you're getting over 100 new songs for $60 which is still a deal in itself and you can use your existing instruments. In the end Rock Band 2 is the definitive Rock Band experience and no gamer with a love for the genre should pass it up." ~411Mania

#68: Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4

Release Date: December 9, 2008
Platform: Playstation 2
Developer: Atlus

"On the surface, Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 may seem like a simple repackaging of Persona 3, but under the surface lies something more.Persona 4 is Persona 3, but better in perhaps every way. Everything — from the story to the combat system to the dungeon crawling and Social Links — has been improved. Considering that Persona 3 was already an excellent game, Persona 4 is a true standout. If you're an RPG fan who owns a PlayStation 2, you owe it to yourself to pick up this game. You won't regret it." ~Worth Playing

#67: SSX3

Release Date: October 20, 2003
Platforms: PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox, Game Boy Advance
Developer: EA Sports BIG

"SSX 3 offers an experience like no other, a rush that just can’t be matched. It had a lot to live up to, but EA Big have delivered a game that lives up to the standards Tricky set, and then some. SSX 3 is visually stunning, expertly designed, and the ultimate example of fun. Now that, is synergy." ~Thunderbolt

#66: Soul Calibur 2

Release Date: August 27, 2003
Platforms: Playstation 2, Gamecube, Xbox 360
Developer: Namco

"This game is good enough for casual gamers to love, and fighting fanatics to enjoy as well. Soul Calibur II comes very highly recommended and deserves every bit of kudos it deserves. I also know that down the road, many will be comparing fighters to this game - not many games out there are well done. Period." ~Gaming Age

#65: Advance Wars

Release Date: September 10, 2001
Platform: Game Boy Advanced
Developer: Intelligent Systems

"Advance Wars is as brilliant as they come on the Game Boy Advance. The game isn't this action-packed button-mashing thumb-buster on the system, but Advance Wars is incredibly intense and amazingly addictive...especially when you learn every little nuance of the game design. Single player mode is a challenge in itself, but when you get another player (or three) into the battlefield, that's when you see just how versatile the game design really is." ~IGN

This post has been edited by AdamNW on Nov 1 2010, 12:22 AM

I expect to see Rock Band 2 and the Beatles, but the Hero franchise took a dip into shittiness after GH2. DJ Hero might be the best Hero game since 2, but I really can't judge it.

IMObecause it's the only RB/GH game I've played for more then 5 minutes GH:WT was pretty good.

#64: SSX Tricky

Release Date: November 5, 2001
Platforms: PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox
Developer: EA Sports BIG

"More than just an upgrade of the original, SSX Tricky is the best snowboarding game ever made. EA Sports Big has proven that it's not afraid to break new ground and that resting on its laurels is not an option. The trick system has been vastly improved, the graphics have received a slight upgrade, the story elements have increased significantly, and the sound is as solid as ever. If you were a fan of last year's game, SSX Tricky adds enough new elements to the mix to make it worth a look. If you have yet to play SSX and are interested in this sort of game, buying SSX Tricky is highly recommended." ~Gamespot[/i]

#63: Chrono Cross

Release Date: August 15, 2000
Platform: Playstation
Developer: Squaresoft

"I'll let that one comment stand alone: that I, a game reviewer, who in his weaker moments is filled with a spasmodic hatred for a genre that inhales his free time and vomits it back out, want to play Chrono Cross again. It is that good: it looks that good, it sounds that good, it is that fine an achievement of plot construction, and it is just that fun to play, that touching to experience. In Chrono Cross, Square has created a game that is every inch the equal of its predecessor, and the perfect complement to it." ~IGN

#62: Forza Motorsport 3

Release Date: October 27, 2009
Platform: Xbox 360
Developer: Turn 10 Studios

"Once upon a time in a land quite some miles away, a few boys dreamed of becoming the world’s best racers...winning all the money, living in stardom, and grabbing all the girls. Now every young boy in the world wants to be the next best racer, as they soar round vibrant computer animated tracks in the finest pixalated cars the world has ever seen. And you can see the joy on their face when they find out it’s no longer imagination, when they receive an invitation, to the best simulation racing experience around. So without further ado, I present to you, Forza Motorsport 3, and then some!" ~WondewallWeb

#61: Batman: Arkham Asylum

Release Date: August 25, 2009
Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Playstation 3
Developer: Rocksteady Studios

"Batman: Arkham Asylum on the PC may have been a few weeks late compared to the consoles but on the PC it really shines. The action is not too complicated and looks awesome while you get to do some nice free exploration around the island. Sure you can go straight through the storyline and finish the game quickly but you'll miss out on some of the extras and secrets that are scattered about the island. There are little nagging technical issues here and there but those don't get in the way of an incredibly enjoyable experience. If you have the PC to run it, it looks incredible. To really get the full experience, having a NVIDIA setup brings out all the visuals that make Arkham Asylum come to life. Yes, you can still have a blast playing it on other types of hardware but you'll be missing out on some of the cooler visuals without a PhysX capable setup. 3D's also pretty slick as well adds to the overall enjoyment of the game. My hats off to Rocksteady for finally delivering on a Batman game worthy of the character. They got most everything right with this one and I can't believe they were able to produce a title of this high quality in only their second try." ~Gaming Nexus

#60: Guitar Hero 2

Release Date: November 7, 2006 (PS2), April 3, 2007 (360)
Platforms: Playstation 2, Xbox 360
Developer: Harmonix

"Guitar Hero II is a truly remarkable game, and any system on which it appears is a system worth owning. With the exception of one or two minor controller issues, everything about the game has been improved for the Xbox 360. So what are you waiting for? Grab your X-Plorer and let your inner rock god wail!" ~Video Game Talk

This post has been edited by AdamNW on Nov 1 2010, 12:21 AM

#59: Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow

Release Date: March 23, 2004 (Xbox, PC), June 16, 2004 (PS2), July 20, 2004 (GCN)
Platforms: Xbox, Playstation 2, Gamecube, PC
Developer: Ubisoft

"If you are fan of the original, or someone just intrigued by the premise; BUY THIS GAME. It deserves to be in every gamer’s collection, you won’t be disappointed. This game deftly raises the Splinter Cell franchise to the rarified air of the Mario’s, Metal Gears, and Zelda’s of the world. Simply put, this game is masterpiece." ~Gamezone

#58: Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell

Release Date: November 17, 2002 (Xbox), February 19, 2003 (PC), April 8, 2003 (PS2), April 10, 2003 (GCN)
Platforms: Xbox, PC, Playstation 2, Gamecube
Developer: Ubisoft

"If you own and XBox this is the game to get, taking everything MGS founded and upping it a notch truly delivers a solid gameplay experience. If you are a huge fan of MGS then you will love SC. It takes years of developing to deliver a game of this magnitude and we should appreciate the level of excellence it delivers. Truly a great game for any gamer. A little short on story and really deep in gameplay, Splinter Cell will go down as one of the best XBox games ever created." ZTGameDomain

#57: Okami

Release Date: September 19, 2006 (PS2), April 15, 2008 (Wii)
Platforms: Playstation 2, Wii
Developer: Clover Studios

"Okami may be the only one to top Zelda at what it does best and that's a feat well-deserving of your praise and hard-earned dollars. Don't let Okami's esoteric "Japaneseness" ward you off - many Japanese didn't necessarily "get" the mythical references, either. That doesn't prevent the story and characters from being completely charming and a sly sense of humor mixes in perfectly with the dramatic moments. Okami is a game that pulls no punches and lands a knock-out blow with every thrust of its fists. The style of the game is not just superficial, friends, it's a bonafide work of art in its own right." ~PSX Extreme

#56: Devil May Cry

Release Date: October 17, 2001
Platform: Playstation 2
Developer: Capcom

"Devil May Cry is a pure work of art, a stylish, heart-pumping, tour de force of action and pure arcade gameplay that gets better, deeper, and harder as the game progresses. It's an absolute must-have for the system. If you own a PlayStation 2, you must get this game; if you don't own a PS2, Devil May Cry is entirely worth buying the system for all on its own." ~IGN

#55: Team Fortress 2

Release Date: October 10, 2007 (As part of "The Orange Box" 360/PC version), December 11, 2007 (As part of "The Orange Box" PS3 version), April 9, 2008 (Original)
Platforms: Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PC
Developer: Valve

"[Team Fortress 2 is] something that if you’ve not picked up yet you really, really must. Now. Right now. Fire up Steam, get your credit card ready and buy it. You might not be into multiplayer games that much and you might hate twitch shooters, but hey – I did too, and I am so set in my ways that if this game can change my opinion then it can change yours. Make it happen." ~Ultra Ninjas

This post has been edited by AdamNW on Nov 1 2010, 12:18 AM

I'm shocked that RB2 is ranked that poorly, considering it's been called game of the decade.

On the other hand, there a shitton of amazing games this decade.

#54: God Of War 2

Release Date: March 13, 2007 (Original), November 17, 2009 (PS3)
Platforms: Playstation 2, Playstation 3
Developer: Sony Computer Entertainment Studios

"Games like God of War II are so exceedingly rare. I’ve been playing games for about twenty years now, and for a game to come along and instantly become one of my favorites of all time is something truly special. God of War II manages to take everything great about the original blockbuster classic and improve upon it, making an even more powerful and memorable experience." ~Digital Chumps"

#53: Braid

Release Date: August 6, 2008 (XBLA), April 10, 2009 (PC), November 12, 2009 (PSN)
Platforms: Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PC
Developer: Number None Inc.

"Excellent but intellectually limited as a puzzle-platformer, Braid is made truly divine with emotional depth and a bittersweet humanity -- a monumentally relevant game that speaks highly of its creators and their potential audience's tolerance for new ideas. To say nothing of an absolutely brilliant, emotionally devastating "ending" that proves that time isn't really that malleable after all." ~1Up

#52: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4

Release Date: October 23, 2002
Platforms: Xbox, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, GameCube, PC
Developer: Neversoft

"There's so much more one could say about Tony Hawk 4 without rambling on, but it can only be done justice by going out and playing it yourself. Some of us can remember the old days when games like 720 on the NES were popular, and very little can prove how far the consumer market of electronic games has come more than Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4." ~Game Vortex

#51: Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Release Date: March 9, 2008
Platforms: Wii
Developer: Sora

"Clearly, even in this era of mini-game collections and voting channels, Nintendo has not forsaken the hardcore. Super Smash Bros. Brawl has lived up to the promise that has been dangled in front of us for so many years and should be snapped up by just about anyone willing to hold a controller." ~X-Play

#50: Unreal Tournament 2004

Release Date: March 16, 2004
Platform: PC
Developer: Epic Games

"[Unreal Tournament 2004] gets serious props. Marrying the best elements of traditional UT with Halo, Tribes II and a bit of the Battlefield series, the game serves up intricate, breakneck battles at blinding speeds. The introduction of vehicles and new gameplay modes expands the series in fresh directions, leading to a game that actually lives up to its grandiose name." ~Game Vortex

This post has been edited by AdamNW on Nov 1 2010, 12:17 AM

Outside of my disregard for grammar, that's what I said.