691-Yakuza 2 (2006)
Of course, everyone heard of the Yakuza games. I never played one, I guess it's about a bunch of silly dudes doing some antics and dancing sometimes. Yes
Of course, everyone heard of the Yakuza games. I never played one, I guess it's about a bunch of silly dudes doing some antics and dancing sometimes. Yes
692-Dead Rising (2006)
Awesome gameplay loop, but let's be honest, very poor execution as a whole. It's way better to mess around than doing anything useful. Still a yes, the number of ennemies on screen is still very impressive.
Awesome gameplay loop, but let's be honest, very poor execution as a whole. It's way better to mess around than doing anything useful. Still a yes, the number of ennemies on screen is still very impressive.
693-Defcon (2006)
Yeah it's War Games, even the book say it's War Games . It's the kind of hard strategy game that could have been a 1980 computer game, or a board game for a very niche brand of nerd, now it's a modern retro looking game that looks so anxiety inducing. Yes.
Yeah it's War Games, even the book say it's War Games . It's the kind of hard strategy game that could have been a 1980 computer game, or a board game for a very niche brand of nerd, now it's a modern retro looking game that looks so anxiety inducing. Yes.
694-Eets (2006)
Yay, Eets. Everyone know Eets, right??? It's... I dunno it looks like a Flash game but it's was release on PC... And... I don't really know what to say about that, we can pass.
Yay, Eets. Everyone know Eets, right??? It's... I dunno it looks like a Flash game but it's was release on PC... And... I don't really know what to say about that, we can pass.
695-Eledees (2006)
Get it? It's Eledees = LED eheh. Yeah we finally reached the Wii era, it's motion gaming time! This game wasn't a launch title but I swear it looks like one, I always wanted to try it sounds so weird. Yes.
Get it? It's Eledees = LED eheh. Yeah we finally reached the Wii era, it's motion gaming time! This game wasn't a launch title but I swear it looks like one, I always wanted to try it sounds so weird. Yes.
696-Elite Beat Agents (2006)
An overly japanese game about men cheerleader, if I understand the plot correctly. It's a rythm game with the kind of gameplay of button you have to manually click with a mouse or touchpad, is there a name for this? Anyway yes.
An overly japanese game about men cheerleader, if I understand the plot correctly. It's a rythm game with the kind of gameplay of button you have to manually click with a mouse or touchpad, is there a name for this? Anyway yes.
697-Tomb Raider Legend (2006)
First Tomb Raider game of the book since the first one. Comment on Lara Croft clothes, snarky remark about Angel of Darkness, yeah everything's here for this three paragraph review. I'm gonna pass on this one.
First Tomb Raider game of the book since the first one. Comment on Lara Croft clothes, snarky remark about Angel of Darkness, yeah everything's here for this three paragraph review. I'm gonna pass on this one.
698-Exit 2 (2006)
A stylised puzzle platformer on PSP, okay why not. Yes.
A stylised puzzle platformer on PSP, okay why not. Yes.
699- Earth Defense Force 2017 (2006)
Big monsters shooter, hell yeah. A game about the terrifying future... Of 2017. Of course it's a yes.
Big monsters shooter, hell yeah. A game about the terrifying future... Of 2017. Of course it's a yes.
700-Fight Night Round 3 (2006)
There hasn't been a lot of realisting boxing games on this book, huh ? Apparently this game was a big deal technically, with fluid animations and "high speed transmission", whatever that mean. Okay yes.
There hasn't been a lot of realisting boxing games on this book, huh ? Apparently this game was a big deal technically, with fluid animations and "high speed transmission", whatever that mean. Okay yes.
701-Table Tennis (2006)
It's a simple as it sounds: it's table tennis. And it was made... By Rockstar???? Okay why not. Apparently there was a Wii version and I can't imagine how nightmarish it was to control. Yes
It's a simple as it sounds: it's table tennis. And it was made... By Rockstar???? Okay why not. Apparently there was a Wii version and I can't imagine how nightmarish it was to control. Yes
702 - Galactic Civilizations II (2006)
The peoples who made this book really love space simulators, huh. Okay why not.
The peoples who made this book really love space simulators, huh. Okay why not.
703-Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories (2006)
Apparently this game is "more of the same" with new likeable characters and a bigger universe I guess and... Sorry I stopped reading at "more of the same", pass.
Apparently this game is "more of the same" with new likeable characters and a bigger universe I guess and... Sorry I stopped reading at "more of the same", pass.
704-Art Style: Orbient (2006)
A two button game that sounds super interesting: you are a planet and you have to get bigger by attracting or pushing away things. You can be attracted by others bigger planet and getting in orbit with them. Big yes.
A two button game that sounds super interesting: you are a planet and you have to get bigger by attracting or pushing away things. You can be attracted by others bigger planet and getting in orbit with them. Big yes.
705-Final Fantasy XII (2006)
A Final Fantasy game that tried many new things, but was a commercial failure. It was the time the FF games started to get really linear, isn't it? I'm still gonna include it because it tried a new dynamic fighting system and I think that's nice.
A Final Fantasy game that tried many new things, but was a commercial failure. It was the time the FF games started to get really linear, isn't it? I'm still gonna include it because it tried a new dynamic fighting system and I think that's nice.
706-Okami (2006)
I mean, yeah of course big yes. I should try it one day.
I mean, yeah of course big yes. I should try it one day.
707-God Hand (2006)
I'm gonna trust the peoples that say it's a cult classic and an hilarious game because I don't know anything else about it and the first thing I saw when I googled it was this picture. Let's say yes and move on.
I'm gonna trust the peoples that say it's a cult classic and an hilarious game because I don't know anything else about it and the first thing I saw when I googled it was this picture. Let's say yes and move on.
708-Flow (2006)
An awesome artistic Flash game that became a title for consoles and PC. Big yes.
An awesome artistic Flash game that became a title for consoles and PC. Big yes.
709-GTR 2 (2006)
Car go brrrr I guess. Something something realistic driving feel, okay why not.
Car go brrrr I guess. Something something realistic driving feel, okay why not.
710-Guitar Hero II (2006)
I'm sure you're happy your expensive plastic guitar can be used for another game. Not enough to be on the list, sorry.
I'm sure you're happy your expensive plastic guitar can be used for another game. Not enough to be on the list, sorry.
711-Hitman: Blood Money (2006)
Oh boy we're still in sequel land. Listen I think we can skip most Hitman game from this era they kinda look the same except with improved graphics and a somewhat impopular shift toward action. Pass
Oh boy we're still in sequel land. Listen I think we can skip most Hitman game from this era they kinda look the same except with improved graphics and a somewhat impopular shift toward action. Pass
712- Jeanne d'Arc (2006)
Oh my god I didn't know they waifu-ified Jeanne d'Arc, it's so funny. Don't show this to some french politicans they would instantly die. Alright yes.
Oh my god I didn't know they waifu-ified Jeanne d'Arc, it's so funny. Don't show this to some french politicans they would instantly die. Alright yes.
713-Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 (2006)
Ah yes, finally, the inventor of Jazz. Obviously a big yes. Also the book say this game shouldn't be too much populars because some theme could freak out parents. lol
Ah yes, finally, the inventor of Jazz. Obviously a big yes. Also the book say this game shouldn't be too much populars because some theme could freak out parents. lol
714- Just Cause (2006)
A game about the most unkillable person. Honestly I don't know why he bother about helping the revolution, he can take out the whole government by himself with a gun and half a bag of chips. Still a lot of fun, yes.
A game about the most unkillable person. Honestly I don't know why he bother about helping the revolution, he can take out the whole government by himself with a gun and half a bag of chips. Still a lot of fun, yes.
715-Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops (2006)
The kinda forgotten PSP episode of Metal Gear, taking place after Snake Eater. It introduced a lot of mechanics that would reappear in Phantom Pain, but I don't know I feel like it's skippable.
The kinda forgotten PSP episode of Metal Gear, taking place after Snake Eater. It introduced a lot of mechanics that would reappear in Phantom Pain, but I don't know I feel like it's skippable.
716-Gunpey (2006)
Okay this one is just weird. It's named after Gunpei Yokoi, but it wasn't from one of his designs, but from another guy, and then was ported to modern console by another unrelated company? Honestly I'm just confused by the gameplay, let's say no.
Okay this one is just weird. It's named after Gunpei Yokoi, but it wasn't from one of his designs, but from another guy, and then was ported to modern console by another unrelated company? Honestly I'm just confused by the gameplay, let's say no.
717-Mercury Meltdown (2006)
A "Marble Madness"-like game but with fluid physics, okay I'm intrigued, yes.
A "Marble Madness"-like game but with fluid physics, okay I'm intrigued, yes.
718-Naked War (2006)
Awwwh it's war, but it's cute. Looks like a cute strategy game in full 3D with, as always, some confusing interface. But okay why not.
Awwwh it's war, but it's cute. Looks like a cute strategy game in full 3D with, as always, some confusing interface. But okay why not.
719-Slitherlink (2006)
It's yet again a paper game ported to console, and I was about to skip it but I remember: thoses are also part of Video Game History, we should keep at least some of them. So okay yes.
It's yet again a paper game ported to console, and I was about to skip it but I remember: thoses are also part of Video Game History, we should keep at least some of them. So okay yes.
720- Gottlieb Pinball Classics (2006)
Apparently the game recreated perfectly some classic pinball game with very advanced physics, and okay I can respect that. yes.
Apparently the game recreated perfectly some classic pinball game with very advanced physics, and okay I can respect that. yes.
721-Lumines Live (2006)
Awh come on we already got the first Lumines and I wasn't 100% on board with that. Let's just skip this one.
Awh come on we already got the first Lumines and I wasn't 100% on board with that. Let's just skip this one.
722-Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends (2006)
Some fantasy game with a lot of lore and cool looking design and I don't know I can't have an opinion on every game so okay why not.
Some fantasy game with a lot of lore and cool looking design and I don't know I can't have an opinion on every game so okay why not.
723-Medieval II: Total War (2006)
"The least well-made Total War" so why the heck is it here??? I mean I guess it's a classic so why not but why on Earth do you start by saying this?
"The least well-made Total War" so why the heck is it here??? I mean I guess it's a classic so why not but why on Earth do you start by saying this?
724-Test Drive Unlimited (2006)
Car go brrrrrrrr but in Hawaï I guess and also it's unlimited. Don't know much about car game so let's say yes and move on.
Car go brrrrrrrr but in Hawaï I guess and also it's unlimited. Don't know much about car game so let's say yes and move on.
I feel like I'm going insane.
725- OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast (2006)
An OutRun? In *this* economy? Skip.
An OutRun? In *this* economy? Skip.
726- Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent (2006)
It's Splinter Cell but even grittier. I thought it was a co-op title but nah it's just the title. It didn't really left a mark at the time, let's skip this.
It's Splinter Cell but even grittier. I thought it was a co-op title but nah it's just the title. It didn't really left a mark at the time, let's skip this.
727-The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (2006)
The great technical achievement of 2006 with some of the ugliest characters ever modelized in 3D. Of course yes.
The great technical achievement of 2006 with some of the ugliest characters ever modelized in 3D. Of course yes.
728-The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (2006)
It's a great game and a great Zelda, some awesome design and a very large world. But today this game is less fondly remembered than Wind Waker. OH THE IRONY. Big yes of course.
It's a great game and a great Zelda, some awesome design and a very large world. But today this game is less fondly remembered than Wind Waker. OH THE IRONY. Big yes of course.
The Zelda serie could have been way more fun if Wind Waker hasn't been mocked for its graphics...
729- Viva Piñata (2006)
More than 15 years later I find it hilarious that they tried to make this game look like a bigger deal than it really was. It's a virtual pet simulator! A creative one but come on it's not like the next mascott of the Xbox. Still a yes though.
More than 15 years later I find it hilarious that they tried to make this game look like a bigger deal than it really was. It's a virtual pet simulator! A creative one but come on it's not like the next mascott of the Xbox. Still a yes though.
"Microsoft ruined Rare's potential" nah most of the creators you love left Rare way before this. It was just Rare by name.
730-Trauma Center: Second Opinion (2006)
Okay they remade the excellent DS game for the Wii but I can't imagine playing this game for a long period of time, poiting the remote at the TV, without hurting my wrist. the first game was already perfect, pass.
Okay they remade the excellent DS game for the Wii but I can't imagine playing this game for a long period of time, poiting the remote at the TV, without hurting my wrist. the first game was already perfect, pass.
731-Slaves to Armok II: Dwarf Fortress (2006)
Wait, that's the full name? Anyway obviously yes and I'll never be able to play this game. Also apparently during the playthrough of the reviewer he had to wall up a dwarf because he wanted to turn the others dwarfs into boots. Okay.
Wait, that's the full name? Anyway obviously yes and I'll never be able to play this game. Also apparently during the playthrough of the reviewer he had to wall up a dwarf because he wanted to turn the others dwarfs into boots. Okay.
732-Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (2006)
Wait let me check... Yeah they're the last Pokémon game of the book. That mean there's only two version kept for 40 years of videogame history.
I'll say yes but come on book get your shit together.
Wait let me check... Yeah they're the last Pokémon game of the book. That mean there's only two version kept for 40 years of videogame history.
I'll say yes but come on book get your shit together.
733-Tony Hawk's Project 8 (2006)
After only one Tony Hawk game featured in the book, we got... This one no one remembers. It's open world so that's nice I guess. Like I said forever ago, in 2010 they didn't get enough foresight to know which 2000s game would become classics.
After only one Tony Hawk game featured in the book, we got... This one no one remembers. It's open world so that's nice I guess. Like I said forever ago, in 2010 they didn't get enough foresight to know which 2000s game would become classics.
734-Virtua Fighter 5 (2006)
The previous Virtua Fighter featured was for 1993, and I don't know enough about Fighting game to have an opinion so I'll just say yes.
The previous Virtua Fighter featured was for 1993, and I don't know enough about Fighting game to have an opinion so I'll just say yes.
735-Virtua Tennis 3 (2006)
I guess the Virtua Fighters characters decided to go tennis. I think. Anyway okay why not it's tennis.
... Wait it came out on arcade???
I guess the Virtua Fighters characters decided to go tennis. I think. Anyway okay why not it's tennis.
... Wait it came out on arcade???
736-Wii Sports (2006)
The best selling game of all time in 2006 that beat 1985 Super Mario Bros. Of course it's a yes. Like the book said, it most clever trick is to be able to hide the flaws in the motion gaming engine.
The best selling game of all time in 2006 that beat 1985 Super Mario Bros. Of course it's a yes. Like the book said, it most clever trick is to be able to hide the flaws in the motion gaming engine.
737-Dreamfall: The Longest Journey (2006)
The sequel to the classic adventure game, that tried to shake up the point n click formula by... Adding combat sequences?
I don't think this game ever live up to the previous title, so pass.
The sequel to the classic adventure game, that tried to shake up the point n click formula by... Adding combat sequences?
I don't think this game ever live up to the previous title, so pass.
738-Rayman Raving Rabbids (2006)
Yeah everyone know the story about the pitch being way different. But look at this game: it managed to kill Rayman AND several years laters it inspired the creation of the Minions. Absolute power move, yes.
Yeah everyone know the story about the pitch being way different. But look at this game: it managed to kill Rayman AND several years laters it inspired the creation of the Minions. Absolute power move, yes.
Also, as a side note: there's a Rabbids theme park ride in France and yes I rode it and yes it's terrible.
739-Flight Simulator X (2006)
Hey, we finally got a Flight Simulator game! This serie is a huge deal, always ahead of its time in term of technology. Big yes.
Hey, we finally got a Flight Simulator game! This serie is a huge deal, always ahead of its time in term of technology. Big yes.
740- Ultimate Ghosts 'n Goblins (2006)
Oh okay so apparently they relaunched in 2006 the Ghost N Goblins serie with a PSP title in 2.5D. Okay why not, yes.
Oh okay so apparently they relaunched in 2006 the Ghost N Goblins serie with a PSP title in 2.5D. Okay why not, yes.
741-Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation (2006)
Plane go brrrrrr. I guess we got plane simulator, now it's time for war planes simulator, about fictional countries so it's all good and non political I guess.
We come a long way since the arcade shooters like 1943. Okay yes.
Plane go brrrrrr. I guess we got plane simulator, now it's time for war planes simulator, about fictional countries so it's all good and non political I guess.
We come a long way since the arcade shooters like 1943. Okay yes.
742-Crush (2007)
What a weird looking game. The PSP definitely produced interesting looking things. It's some kind of platformer with perspective tricks, like we saw on Super Paper Mario years later. Okay yes.
What a weird looking game. The PSP definitely produced interesting looking things. It's some kind of platformer with perspective tricks, like we saw on Super Paper Mario years later. Okay yes.
743-BioShock (2007)
Yeah, even by 2010 we still thought videogames couldn't get better than this. It aged -kinda- well but at the time it was a mindblowing masterpiece. Big yes.
Yeah, even by 2010 we still thought videogames couldn't get better than this. It aged -kinda- well but at the time it was a mindblowing masterpiece. Big yes.
744- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2007)
Okay, it's still kinda pro-army, but the story was very nuanced for its time, something the Call of Duty franchise will never achieve again. It's a very good FPS, the "last good Call of Duty" to some and you know, I can't disagree. yes.
Okay, it's still kinda pro-army, but the story was very nuanced for its time, something the Call of Duty franchise will never achieve again. It's a very good FPS, the "last good Call of Duty" to some and you know, I can't disagree. yes.
745-Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery (2007)
It's colonialism simulator: now on Nintendo DS! Okay so I have to take the book's words for it but apparently it -kinda- deconstruct the early History of America, but I don't know. Still, a strategy game on DS is uncommon so yes.
It's colonialism simulator: now on Nintendo DS! Okay so I have to take the book's words for it but apparently it -kinda- deconstruct the early History of America, but I don't know. Still, a strategy game on DS is uncommon so yes.
746-Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift (2007)
Geez can you get a longer name please? Anyway it's been almost ten years since the last FF Tactics so okay.
Geez can you get a longer name please? Anyway it's been almost ten years since the last FF Tactics so okay.
747-Crackdown (2007)
"Devoid of script" is how they decide to start to talk about this game. Made by one of the GTA creator, it looks... Very 2007 if you know what I mean. But okay why not.
"Devoid of script" is how they decide to start to talk about this game. Made by one of the GTA creator, it looks... Very 2007 if you know what I mean. But okay why not.
748-Everybody's Golf 5: World Tour (2007)
There hasn't been a lot of golf game in this book, huh? I guess it's true what they say: Everybody do golf! Yes
There hasn't been a lot of golf game in this book, huh? I guess it's true what they say: Everybody do golf! Yes
749-Contra 4 (2007)
First Ghosts n' Goblins, now Contra... I guess already in 2007 they discovered they could sell nostalgia over and over. It's Contra but prettier and for modern console. It's kinda the same situation with Sonic Mania ten years later. Okay yes.
First Ghosts n' Goblins, now Contra... I guess already in 2007 they discovered they could sell nostalgia over and over. It's Contra but prettier and for modern console. It's kinda the same situation with Sonic Mania ten years later. Okay yes.
750-Free Running (2007)
Okay, seriously, apparently this game sold very poorly but inspired the Assassin's Creed saga, soooo... I guess okay???
The cover is hilarious though
The cover is hilarious though
751-FLatOut: Ultimate Carnage (2007)
Oh yes, with the increasing power of computers and the ability to render more and more polygons, what do you think devs would do? BIG CAR GO BOOM. Yes.
Oh yes, with the increasing power of computers and the ability to render more and more polygons, what do you think devs would do? BIG CAR GO BOOM. Yes.
752-Crysis (2007)
Yeah, the big outdoor FPS that blew everyone's mind with the incredible graphics... If you had a beast of a computer. Me? I didn't cared all I was thinking was "THEY DECIDED TO MAKE CRYSIS 3 BUT GIVE UP ON TIMESPLITTER 4? FUK OFF!"
Still a yes
Yeah, the big outdoor FPS that blew everyone's mind with the incredible graphics... If you had a beast of a computer. Me? I didn't cared all I was thinking was "THEY DECIDED TO MAKE CRYSIS 3 BUT GIVE UP ON TIMESPLITTER 4? FUK OFF!"
Still a yes
753-Flywrench (2007)
Never heard of this game but gosh dang it look at thoses minimalistic graphics? Big yes!
Never heard of this game but gosh dang it look at thoses minimalistic graphics? Big yes!
754-E4 (2007)
The sequel of E3? Nah, some game that look like it need a big "epilepsy warning" label on it. Apparently it's a game about chain reaction, like thoses Flash game you used to play in early 2000s. Okay it looks fun and interesting, yes.
The sequel of E3? Nah, some game that look like it need a big "epilepsy warning" label on it. Apparently it's a game about chain reaction, like thoses Flash game you used to play in early 2000s. Okay it looks fun and interesting, yes.
755-Final Fantasy IV (2007)
According to the book the best way to enjoy FF IV is the 2007 port in 3D and okay it might be but when did "HD remake of games" became pillar of video game history? Pass.
According to the book the best way to enjoy FF IV is the 2007 port in 3D and okay it might be but when did "HD remake of games" became pillar of video game history? Pass.
756-Desktop Tower Defense (2007)
Yay I'm always happy to see Flash games on this book, but this one is a bit surprising. I knew it was popular, but worthy of being in the book?... Oh it has a Wikipedia page? Okay yes.
Yay I'm always happy to see Flash games on this book, but this one is a bit surprising. I knew it was popular, but worthy of being in the book?... Oh it has a Wikipedia page? Okay yes.
757-Riff: Everyday Shooter (2007)
A weird AF mix between a rythm game and a shoot em up. It's better to see it for yourself. I don't know if it's fun but it's original enough so yes.
A weird AF mix between a rythm game and a shoot em up. It's better to see it for yourself. I don't know if it's fun but it's original enough so yes.
758-MotorStorm (2007)
Big car go brrrrr. The book say it's one of the first example of an online patch after a very bad first retail version. Okay so I think we can skip this one.
Big car go brrrrr. The book say it's one of the first example of an online patch after a very bad first retail version. Okay so I think we can skip this one.
759-Forza Motorsport 2 (2007)
Forza car go brrrrrrr. Let's say yes because it's the first Forza of the book.
Forza car go brrrrrrr. Let's say yes because it's the first Forza of the book.
760-Halo 3 (2007)
Some say it's the last good Halo game. I don't know I stopped after Halo Reach. I'll say yes because again the game (and the online) was tons of fun.
Some say it's the last good Halo game. I don't know I stopped after Halo Reach. I'll say yes because again the game (and the online) was tons of fun.
761-God of War II (2007)
Oh okay we're skipping straight to the second one. I mean I heard they were all excellent game and very childish. And also after the first one, videogame parodies on movies and TV shows were never the same. Big yes.
Oh okay we're skipping straight to the second one. I mean I heard they were all excellent game and very childish. And also after the first one, videogame parodies on movies and TV shows were never the same. Big yes.
762-GrimGrimoire (2007)
A *check notes* turn based time loop strategy game. Okay why not. The book note that the european version allowed the players to keep the original japanese tracks, "showing that videogame culture was changing"... I guess? Yes.
A *check notes* turn based time loop strategy game. Okay why not. The book note that the european version allowed the players to keep the original japanese tracks, "showing that videogame culture was changing"... I guess? Yes.
763-Colin McRae : Dirt (2007)
The most important game element of all: dirt. Again, car go brrr, don't know a thing about car games, let's just say yes.
The most important game element of all: dirt. Again, car go brrr, don't know a thing about car games, let's just say yes.
764-Heavenly Sword (2007)
"the game raised the curiosity of Peter Jackson"... Okay, good for him? It looks like a very pretty game for the time, and also I learned about its existence 5 seconds ago so pass. It's my list, deal with it.
"the game raised the curiosity of Peter Jackson"... Okay, good for him? It looks like a very pretty game for the time, and also I learned about its existence 5 seconds ago so pass. It's my list, deal with it.
765-Hexic 2 (2007)
"Oh boy I bet this will be the Tetris Killer" - some dumbass somewhere, probably....
... Wait that dumbass was Alexey Pajitnov??? Sorry, Hattris was better. Pass.
"Oh boy I bet this will be the Tetris Killer" - some dumbass somewhere, probably....
... Wait that dumbass was Alexey Pajitnov??? Sorry, Hattris was better. Pass.
766- Hotel Dusk: Room 215 (2007)
There's almost no visual novel in this book, so imagine a visual novel made for the Nintendo DS! Big yes.
"reminds me of the a-Ha music video" - the person who wrote the review and clearly read only one comic book in their life.
There's almost no visual novel in this book, so imagine a visual novel made for the Nintendo DS! Big yes.
"reminds me of the a-Ha music video" - the person who wrote the review and clearly read only one comic book in their life.
767-Mass Effect (2007)
"Oh boy I love working on the renegade content of this game, I hope a lot of players will love it"- a poor dev that was about to get a very bad news.
Big yes.
"Oh boy I love working on the renegade content of this game, I hope a lot of players will love it"- a poor dev that was about to get a very bad news.
Big yes.
768-Odin Sphere (2007)
No need to read Shakespeare after playing this game... Oh wow the PS2 was still active in 2007? Okay why not. Looks gorgeous, also.
No need to read Shakespeare after playing this game... Oh wow the PS2 was still active in 2007? Okay why not. Looks gorgeous, also.
769-Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Was the third Metroid Prime any particularly good? I guess you can learn the origin of famour Smash Bros character "Dark Samus" but I think we can pass.
Was the third Metroid Prime any particularly good? I guess you can learn the origin of famour Smash Bros character "Dark Samus" but I think we can pass.
770-Mercury Meltdown Revolution (2007)
Famous videogame character "ball of molten mercury" is back, and now with motion control, for a Monkey ball/Marble Madness-like experience. I can't imagine the nightmare. Pass.
Famous videogame character "ball of molten mercury" is back, and now with motion control, for a Monkey ball/Marble Madness-like experience. I can't imagine the nightmare. Pass.
77-No More Heroes (2007)
The quest for the respectability of videogames hurt the medium more than it did good. More games should be dumb as hell. Yes.
The quest for the respectability of videogames hurt the medium more than it did good. More games should be dumb as hell. Yes.
772-Pain (2007)
In 2007 we finally figured out that ragdoll physic was funny as hell. Years before Goat Simulator and such. Big yes. Looks a bit racist though.
In 2007 we finally figured out that ragdoll physic was funny as hell. Years before Goat Simulator and such. Big yes. Looks a bit racist though.
773-Picross DS (2007)
Only recently I discovered how fun Picross games were. And, okay yes it's a pen and paper game but don't forget the DS did a lot for casual gaming at the time. Yes.
Only recently I discovered how fun Picross games were. And, okay yes it's a pen and paper game but don't forget the DS did a lot for casual gaming at the time. Yes.
774-Professor Layton and the curious Village (2007)
Yes, a thousands time yes, I can't believe a game that can be described as "it's an anime and from time to time there's puzzles" could be that good. Plus it's sooo hard I can't believe it.
Yes, a thousands time yes, I can't believe a game that can be described as "it's an anime and from time to time there's puzzles" could be that good. Plus it's sooo hard I can't believe it.
775-Pac-Man Championship Edition (2007)
Can I be real with you for a moment? I never get why they tried to keep Pac Man as a mascot for this long. It's just a ball with eyes, you have to bend the concept a lot to get something out of it. Still a yes though.
Can I be real with you for a moment? I never get why they tried to keep Pac Man as a mascot for this long. It's just a ball with eyes, you have to bend the concept a lot to get something out of it. Still a yes though.
776-Peggle (2007)
The Peggle fandom is dying, retweet if you like to peg from time to time.
The Peggle fandom is dying, retweet if you like to peg from time to time.
777-Puzzle League (2007)
Okay now that's a stretch, you can't include every random puzzle game on the planet. It's a nice looking game with multiplayer, but ahem, there's nothing notable, isn't it? pass.
Okay now that's a stretch, you can't include every random puzzle game on the planet. It's a nice looking game with multiplayer, but ahem, there's nothing notable, isn't it? pass.
778-Puzzle Quest (2007)
That's a looooot of puzzle games in a row, my dude. but this one is original because it's a RPG but it's also a match 3 game, and one of the first of its kind, so yes.
That's a looooot of puzzle games in a row, my dude. but this one is original because it's a RPG but it's also a match 3 game, and one of the first of its kind, so yes.
As an aside, for me the best match-3 game is Kingdom by Motion-Twin, it's a match-3 AND it's a multiplayer strategy game. @motiontwin, bring this game back!!!
779-Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters (2007)
Stay classy for the title, huh. Anyway it's a PSP title to make you wait for the next "real" Ratchet and Clank title, so pass.
Stay classy for the title, huh. Anyway it's a PSP title to make you wait for the next "real" Ratchet and Clank title, so pass.
780-Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction (2007)
Can you chill out for a minute, R&C franchise??? Geez how exausted your dev team must be. Anyway yeah I guess it's been a while for the franchise in the book, plus it's the last remnant of the "mascot platformer" era.
Can you chill out for a minute, R&C franchise??? Geez how exausted your dev team must be. Anyway yeah I guess it's been a while for the franchise in the book, plus it's the last remnant of the "mascot platformer" era.
781-Portal (2007)
Big yes of course, a technical achievement and a true mastepiece of game design and narrative design. Imagine: the game is 75% tutorial and managed to be incredible from beginning to end.
Big yes of course, a technical achievement and a true mastepiece of game design and narrative design. Imagine: the game is 75% tutorial and managed to be incredible from beginning to end.
782-Quadradius (2007)
Ooooh here's a Flash game I never heard about. It's some variant of chess with real time elements and new rules. Sounds very interesting but I don't understand the pitch just by reading it. Yes
Ooooh here's a Flash game I never heard about. It's some variant of chess with real time elements and new rules. Sounds very interesting but I don't understand the pitch just by reading it. Yes
Apparently it was supposed to be published on Steam, it was greenlit but never updated since 2014 sooo I guess it's lost now. Also the official website seems to sold steroid now. Huh
783-Retro Game Challenge (2007)
Okay, I try to understand the pitch: it's based on a TV show about a guy trying to beat very hard NES games (so a let's play on the japanese TV), and this game is based on that show? It's about playing old games and talking about thoses games?
Okay, I try to understand the pitch: it's based on a TV show about a guy trying to beat very hard NES games (so a let's play on the japanese TV), and this game is based on that show? It's about playing old games and talking about thoses games?
I... Love this idea??? I always wanted a big budget game that talk about games and it's basically it? A bit like Scott Mc Cloud Invisible art...
... And of course it was never released in Europe. F*ck me.
... And of course it was never released in Europe. F*ck me.
784-Space Giraffe (2007)
By the maker of Tempest 2000 if you can tell, it's... A mess that sold very poorly only on XBLA. Pass.
By the maker of Tempest 2000 if you can tell, it's... A mess that sold very poorly only on XBLA. Pass.
785-Rock Band (2007)
Thought your Guitar Hero accessory took place? Now buy more accessory and invite your friends over to look like complete dumbasses. Absolutely yes.
Thought your Guitar Hero accessory took place? Now buy more accessory and invite your friends over to look like complete dumbasses. Absolutely yes.
786-Singstar (2007)
"Yeah sure buy another accessory we already don't know where to put your plastic garbage put a mic on top of it." Still a yes.
"Yeah sure buy another accessory we already don't know where to put your plastic garbage put a mic on top of it." Still a yes.
787-The Darkness (2007)
Looks... Interesting I guess.
Looks... Interesting I guess.
Okay seriously it's based on a comic I don't know much about and it looks like this. I'm... Gonna pass, we gotta make some room.
788- S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl (2007)
A pillar of videogame history I never played. I'm not gonna argue, it's a yes
A pillar of videogame history I never played. I'm not gonna argue, it's a yes
789- The Witcher (2007)
Isn't the 1st witcher game... Kinda bad? Or the worst of the serie of something. I'm gonna still say yes because that's a nice haircut.
Isn't the 1st witcher game... Kinda bad? Or the worst of the serie of something. I'm gonna still say yes because that's a nice haircut.
790-Stranglehold (2007)
The sequel to... A hongkongese movie? Really? And made in collaboration with John Woo? Okay why not.
The sequel to... A hongkongese movie? Really? And made in collaboration with John Woo? Okay why not.
791-Team Fortress 2 (2007)
At time of release of the book TF2 wasn't free to play. a lot hated that, saying it made the game worse. I don't know about that I only knew the f2p version and it's still my best memories of online multiplayer. Amazing game, absolutely a yes.
At time of release of the book TF2 wasn't free to play. a lot hated that, saying it made the game worse. I don't know about that I only knew the f2p version and it's still my best memories of online multiplayer. Amazing game, absolutely a yes.
792-Super Mario Galaxy (2007)
Okay, Mario Odyssey ten years later showed us how an amazing "open world" Mario game could be made, but Mario Galaxy was still an amazing game at the time. Big yes.
Okay, Mario Odyssey ten years later showed us how an amazing "open world" Mario game could be made, but Mario Galaxy was still an amazing game at the time. Big yes.
793-Super Stardust HD (2007)
Funny to see how, with the rise of HD gaming, we saw a bunch of stylized "indie" shooters using the graphics not for realism, but for effects. I'm gonna say yes.
Funny to see how, with the rise of HD gaming, we saw a bunch of stylized "indie" shooters using the graphics not for realism, but for effects. I'm gonna say yes.
794-Supreme Commander (2007)
Apparently it's a strategy game that feature the ability to bring the camera down to the point of view of the units. It sounds like a great technical achievement, but not much else so pass.
Apparently it's a strategy game that feature the ability to bring the camera down to the point of view of the units. It sounds like a great technical achievement, but not much else so pass.
795-Logan's Shadow (2007)
A PSP title of a serie I never heard of before. I don't know what to think about it, it's a TPS with "international politic" and stuffs, so very 2007. Pass.
A PSP title of a serie I never heard of before. I don't know what to think about it, it's a TPS with "international politic" and stuffs, so very 2007. Pass.
796-The World Ends with You (2007)
A "hidden gem" of the DS you can now easily buy and play on Switch so it's all good. Crazy hairstyle, though. Yes.
A "hidden gem" of the DS you can now easily buy and play on Switch so it's all good. Crazy hairstyle, though. Yes.
797-The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (2007)
Let's be real for a second: very few game really managed to do creative stuffs with the touchscreen. Zelda tried some stuff and it was quite liked at the time but I don't think it's an unskippable classic so pass.
Let's be real for a second: very few game really managed to do creative stuffs with the touchscreen. Zelda tried some stuff and it was quite liked at the time but I don't think it's an unskippable classic so pass.
798-Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 (2007)
We're knee deep into the era of army shooter slash way to cope with 9/11. Big gun go bratatatata. It's the first Ghost Recon of the book so yes.
We're knee deep into the era of army shooter slash way to cope with 9/11. Big gun go bratatatata. It's the first Ghost Recon of the book so yes.
799-Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (2007)
That's what happend when you're all out of charts idk I never played an Uncharted game. Still a yes because it's a classic apparently.
That's what happend when you're all out of charts idk I never played an Uncharted game. Still a yes because it's a classic apparently.
800-Wii Fit (2007)
Nobody beat the Wii at the "overpriced garbage plastic accessory" game. This one is a scale. Hate your body? Now your Wii say how fat you are everytime you play. Pass.
Nobody beat the Wii at the "overpriced garbage plastic accessory" game. This one is a scale. Hate your body? Now your Wii say how fat you are everytime you play. Pass.
801-Wipeout Pulse (2007)
The Playstation F-Zero. It's been 11 years since the last Wipeout featured on the book so okay why not.
The Playstation F-Zero. It's been 11 years since the last Wipeout featured on the book so okay why not.
802-Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box (2007)
A great game, and also it's this game where the stories of the Layton games become anime nonsense and I'm all for this. It's basically this video. Big yes.
A great game, and also it's this game where the stories of the Layton games become anime nonsense and I'm all for this. It's basically this video. Big yes.
803-Unreal Tournament 3 (2007)
Was Unreal Tournament that notable by 2007? I dont know, anyway I featured the 2004 entry in the serie so I'm gonna pass on this one.
Was Unreal Tournament that notable by 2007? I dont know, anyway I featured the 2004 entry in the serie so I'm gonna pass on this one.
804-Warhawk (2007)
An online-only PS3 game? Oof. I guess it's an original franchise so why not, just good luck for playing it now.
An online-only PS3 game? Oof. I guess it's an original franchise so why not, just good luck for playing it now.
805- Zack & Wiki : Quest for Barbaros' treasure (2007)
At the time I know it made a bit of noise because it was the game that used the most the capacities of the Wii. It sold poorly which is a shame. Looks fun, so yes.
At the time I know it made a bit of noise because it was the game that used the most the capacities of the Wii. It sold poorly which is a shame. Looks fun, so yes.
806-World in Conflict (2007)
Aaah, 2007. The year every big videogames started to look the same. It's another war game/way to cope with post 9 11 sentiments. Okay why not.
Aaah, 2007. The year every big videogames started to look the same. It's another war game/way to cope with post 9 11 sentiments. Okay why not.
807-Patapon (2007)
I love minimalistic graphics. The PSP made some great looking game. A lot of garbage too but STILL. Yes.
I love minimalistic graphics. The PSP made some great looking game. A lot of garbage too but STILL. Yes.
808-Carcassonne (2007)
The Xbox 360 online really went hard on adapting board games, huh. This game is great, it's also a pain in the ass to count scores so it's great that a computer is doing it for you. yes.
The Xbox 360 online really went hard on adapting board games, huh. This game is great, it's also a pain in the ass to count scores so it's great that a computer is doing it for you. yes.
809-Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolt (2008)
Okay, I think as a society we evolved way past the need of ranting videogame youtubers. This game wasn't a disaster. It was not great either, even the book admit it has tons of problems. But should it be on the book? I don't think so.
Okay, I think as a society we evolved way past the need of ranting videogame youtubers. This game wasn't a disaster. It was not great either, even the book admit it has tons of problems. But should it be on the book? I don't think so.
810-Audiosurf (2008)
A rythm game where we can import our own song and it generate a level. It has been made numerous time, I don't know if this one is particularly notable in the rythm game genre. It look cool though so why not.
A rythm game where we can import our own song and it generate a level. It has been made numerous time, I don't know if this one is particularly notable in the rythm game genre. It look cool though so why not.
811-Auditorium (2008)
Okay here's a great game about music that is original. It's about directing the ray of lights that represent music to do... Something? I'm not sure it looks complicated. yes.
Okay here's a great game about music that is original. It's about directing the ray of lights that represent music to do... Something? I'm not sure it looks complicated. yes.
812-Bejeweled Twist (2008)
It's Bejeweled, but with a twist. Get it? There has been a bunch of Bejeweled versions in the 2000s but not much lately isn't it? I guess it's the smartphones faults. Okay Yes.
It's Bejeweled, but with a twist. Get it? There has been a bunch of Bejeweled versions in the 2000s but not much lately isn't it? I guess it's the smartphones faults. Okay Yes.
813-Afrika (2008)
I wonder why not that many games tried to redo the Pokémon Snap gameplay. It look nice and very advanced graphically for 2008 so yes.
I wonder why not that many games tried to redo the Pokémon Snap gameplay. It look nice and very advanced graphically for 2008 so yes.
814-Critter Crunch (2008)
Made by a studio called Capybara Games. That's it I'm already sold. yes.
Made by a studio called Capybara Games. That's it I'm already sold. yes.
815-Galcon (2008)
I think I played a Flash game like this back in the day. Today the concept has been declined hundreds of time on smartphone but it's still a fun game. yes.
I think I played a Flash game like this back in the day. Today the concept has been declined hundreds of time on smartphone but it's still a fun game. yes.
816-Battlefield: Bad Company (2008)
Another day another FPS. Big gun go pow pow pow. This one is kinda original with its premise, it's not a Spec Ops: The line level of deconstruction but some originality is always welcome. Yes.
Another day another FPS. Big gun go pow pow pow. This one is kinda original with its premise, it's not a Spec Ops: The line level of deconstruction but some originality is always welcome. Yes.
817-Bionic Commando Rearmed (2008)
Was this game any good? I don't know but every game need grappling hooks. Yes
Was this game any good? I don't know but every game need grappling hooks. Yes
818-Mario Kart Wii (2008)
yeah, of course. I know very few peoples that doesn't like a Mario kart once in a while. Good luck playing well with motion sensors though.
yeah, of course. I know very few peoples that doesn't like a Mario kart once in a while. Good luck playing well with motion sensors though.
819-Braid (2008)
Oh no. I can't escape the discourse. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
Oh no. I can't escape the discourse. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
Okay seriously I think it's a pretty boring game but it still deserve to be in here. Also according to the book the game is about the nuclear bomb and I'm like... What???
Geez indie "stars" are sometimes so full of themselves.
Geez indie "stars" are sometimes so full of themselves.
820-Burnout Paradise (2008)
Car go wroom. And sometimes with bikes. I don't know much I just know Burnout is a big deal, and crashing cars is kinda fun so okay.
Car go wroom. And sometimes with bikes. I don't know much I just know Burnout is a big deal, and crashing cars is kinda fun so okay.
821-Buzz! Quiz TV (2008)
Wanna play with your friends? Buy four new garbage controllers that doesn't do anything special. Pass.
Wanna play with your friends? Buy four new garbage controllers that doesn't do anything special. Pass.
822-Castle Crashers (2008)
Oh my god, yes absolutely. Forget Braid, THIS is the true breakthrough indie game (Super Meat Boy is not in this book).
Oh my god, yes absolutely. Forget Braid, THIS is the true breakthrough indie game (Super Meat Boy is not in this book).
823-Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution (2008)
A console and smartphone adaptation of Civilization. Which is kind of an achievement to adapt a game like this. Okay yes.
A console and smartphone adaptation of Civilization. Which is kind of an achievement to adapt a game like this. Okay yes.
824-Cursor*10 (2008)
Yay another Flash game, and it's an extremely good pick. It's actually one game I would qualify as "pefectly Flash". It wouldn't work in any other format. Short and so clever, big yes.
Yay another Flash game, and it's an extremely good pick. It's actually one game I would qualify as "pefectly Flash". It wouldn't work in any other format. Short and so clever, big yes.
825-Fable II (2008)
Directed by Peter Molyneux aka. what happens when the Joker get to be in charge of a game studio. It's a watered down version of the first Fable, pass.
Directed by Peter Molyneux aka. what happens when the Joker get to be in charge of a game studio. It's a watered down version of the first Fable, pass.
826- N+ (2008)
Heyo again a Flash game (well N+ is the console port, but STILL). This one might be the most popular of the book so of course yes.
Heyo again a Flash game (well N+ is the console port, but STILL). This one might be the most popular of the book so of course yes.
827-De Blob (2008)
Ah yes Splatoon I know that already. Anyway joke aside it's a yes.
Ah yes Splatoon I know that already. Anyway joke aside it's a yes.
828-Echochrome (2008)
A perspective based game on PSP and huuuuuuh I don't know my brain hurt I don't have an opinion for every game I guess it looks nice so okay.
A perspective based game on PSP and huuuuuuh I don't know my brain hurt I don't have an opinion for every game I guess it looks nice so okay.
829-Fantastic Contraption (2008)
Wow 2008 is the year of Flash games, huh. A physic based Flash game, I have no childhood memory of this game but I think it's still remembered fondly today, so yes.
Wow 2008 is the year of Flash games, huh. A physic based Flash game, I have no childhood memory of this game but I think it's still remembered fondly today, so yes.
830- Dead Space (2008)
I didn't liked the game. Then I watched @MrGervaisWrites video and it made me appreciate it on some level so I wanted to try it again... And no it's still not my thing but I can appreciate what the game achieved so yes.
I didn't liked the game. Then I watched @MrGervaisWrites video and it made me appreciate it on some level so I wanted to try it again... And no it's still not my thing but I can appreciate what the game achieved so yes.
831- Fallout 3 (2008)
Hmmmm. Okay. I know. It was THE game at the time. Now as a society we moved past it and realized it was kind of a mediocre role playing game with shooting mechanics on top of it. Its... Also very important for the history of the videogame industry so okay.
Hmmmm. Okay. I know. It was THE game at the time. Now as a society we moved past it and realized it was kind of a mediocre role playing game with shooting mechanics on top of it. Its... Also very important for the history of the videogame industry so okay.
Oh okay so apparently Google picked a side.
832-Bangai-O Spirits (2008)
Bullet hell with... Puzzles? I don't get it but it looks bonker so yes.
Bullet hell with... Puzzles? I don't get it but it looks bonker so yes.
833-Devil May Cry 4 (2008)
"Dante, the prince clown of hack n' slash"
... Excuse me what?
Whatever let's say yes and move on.
"Dante, the prince clown of hack n' slash"
... Excuse me what?
Whatever let's say yes and move on.
834-Far Cry 2 (2008)
Yep we have it. The big one. The biggest one. It's the bridge between the mediocre first Far Cry, and the blockbuster Far Cry 3. It's also an incredible art piece of nihilism and player disempowerement. Big yes.
Yep we have it. The big one. The biggest one. It's the bridge between the mediocre first Far Cry, and the blockbuster Far Cry 3. It's also an incredible art piece of nihilism and player disempowerement. Big yes.
835-Gears of War 2 (2008)
Listen, I know Gears of War was the big franchise at the time the book was released. I also know thoses are great game. But from the first to the second entry there are not many changes so pass.
Listen, I know Gears of War was the big franchise at the time the book was released. I also know thoses are great game. But from the first to the second entry there are not many changes so pass.
836-Defense Grid: The Awakening (2008)
I always associated the tower defense genre to Flash games, I guess it's because it's kinda easy to design one. It's also hard as hell to make one interesting. Okay for this one.
I always associated the tower defense genre to Flash games, I guess it's because it's kinda easy to design one. It's also hard as hell to make one interesting. Okay for this one.
837-Project Zero: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse
Guy who played only Pokémon Snap: "I get a lot of Pokemon Snap vibe from this one"
It's been a while since the last project zero so okay.
Guy who played only Pokémon Snap: "I get a lot of Pokemon Snap vibe from this one"
It's been a while since the last project zero so okay.
838-God of War: Chains of Olympus (2008)
A PSP episode of the serie. It's nice a guess and graphics on a handled console in 2008 was a great technical achievement so okay.
A PSP episode of the serie. It's nice a guess and graphics on a handled console in 2008 was a great technical achievement so okay.
839-Left 4 Dead (2008)
Get ready folks for the most 2010 sentence of the whole book:
"Zombies, Pirates and Ninjas are the aristocracy of Web culture"
Get ready folks for the most 2010 sentence of the whole book:
"Zombies, Pirates and Ninjas are the aristocracy of Web culture"
Okay let's move on. This game is awesome and so fun, Valve should make games again. Big yes.
840-MaBoShi: The Three Shape Arcade (2008)
Hey some WiiWare representation. The pitch sounds kinda weird, it's three minigame at the same time ( a thing a lot of Flash games did) but each influence the other? I don't get it but why not.
Hey some WiiWare representation. The pitch sounds kinda weird, it's three minigame at the same time ( a thing a lot of Flash games did) but each influence the other? I don't get it but why not.
841-Spelunky (2008)
Hey neat! It's the classic free version of Spelunky. Obviously the 2012 version is a way better version, but it wasn't released at the time. Yes.
Hey neat! It's the classic free version of Spelunky. Obviously the 2012 version is a way better version, but it wasn't released at the time. Yes.
842-Age of Empires: Mythologies (2008)
A Nintendo DS spin off of Age of Empires, and it's turn based now? Whatever I don't think it's an unskippable classic so pass.
A Nintendo DS spin off of Age of Empires, and it's turn based now? Whatever I don't think it's an unskippable classic so pass.
843-Grand Theft Auto IV (2008)
Yep, GTA stopped being 100% silly, and became 50% silly and 50% serious. Which is a good move in my opinion. It also mean every subsequent GTA game will be a multi billion investment and devs will have to crunch to death to finish it.
... But yes.
Yep, GTA stopped being 100% silly, and became 50% silly and 50% serious. Which is a good move in my opinion. It also mean every subsequent GTA game will be a multi billion investment and devs will have to crunch to death to finish it.
... But yes.
844-Guitar Hero World Tour (2008)
Yearly event to dust off your cumbersome plastic garbage. We can do without.
Yearly event to dust off your cumbersome plastic garbage. We can do without.
845-Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 (2008)
I love thoses graphics. I also think it will burn my eyes if I play more than 15 minutes. But okay yes.
I love thoses graphics. I also think it will burn my eyes if I play more than 15 minutes. But okay yes.
846-Let's Tap (2008)
Part of the semi-successful career of Yuji Naka post Sega. The concept is... Interesting. You have to tap lightly on a box under your wiimote. Is it original? Yes. Is it any good or notable? ... Nah.
Part of the semi-successful career of Yuji Naka post Sega. The concept is... Interesting. You have to tap lightly on a box under your wiimote. Is it original? Yes. Is it any good or notable? ... Nah.
847-Tetris Party (2008)
First Tetris game in the book since the NES version in 1985. It's a Wii title made for multiplayer. Which is not a bad idea. It's not a crazy original idea either so pass.
(But if I made this book today Tetris 99 would absolutely be in here)
First Tetris game in the book since the NES version in 1985. It's a Wii title made for multiplayer. Which is not a bad idea. It's not a crazy original idea either so pass.
(But if I made this book today Tetris 99 would absolutely be in here)
848-LocoRoco 2 (2008)
It might be the most recognizable PSP game of all. It's also a charming game with cute graphics and original gameplay... Just don't Google what the villains of the serie looks like... Still a yes.
It might be the most recognizable PSP game of all. It's also a charming game with cute graphics and original gameplay... Just don't Google what the villains of the serie looks like... Still a yes.
849-Lost Winds (2008)
Another Wiiware game. It looks nice... And not much else, pass.
Another Wiiware game. It looks nice... And not much else, pass.
850-Ninja Gaiden II (2008)
Ninja Gaiden man is back and be sure he slice some people and big monsters... I don't know I never played any one of theses. i'll say okay based only on vibe
Ninja Gaiden man is back and be sure he slice some people and big monsters... I don't know I never played any one of theses. i'll say okay based only on vibe
851-Metal Gear Solid 4: Gun s of the Patriots (2008)
I'm sorry the villain of this game is WHAT? Okay that's hilarious I'll say yes.
I'm sorry the villain of this game is WHAT? Okay that's hilarious I'll say yes.
852-Midnight Club: Los Angeles (2008)
Car go vroom and it's by Rockstar games. Yes whatever.
Car go vroom and it's by Rockstar games. Yes whatever.
853-MotorStorm: Pacific Rift (2008)
Car go vroom into a forest. No because it failed the vibe check. Fuck this
Car go vroom into a forest. No because it failed the vibe check. Fuck this
854-Race Driver: Grid (2008)
Caaaaaar go vrooooooom I don't care I don't know a thing about racing games. This one was a big deal for its photorealistic graphics? I think? Okay why not let's just move on god I'm so done
Caaaaaar go vrooooooom I don't care I don't know a thing about racing games. This one was a big deal for its photorealistic graphics? I think? Okay why not let's just move on god I'm so done
855-S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Clear Sky (2008)
Oh now we are including DLC in the book? Okay why not, the DLC of critically acclaimed Shadow of Chernobyl, it's also a game that used Direct X very well for the time? I don't know... I'll say yes?
Oh now we are including DLC in the book? Okay why not, the DLC of critically acclaimed Shadow of Chernobyl, it's also a game that used Direct X very well for the time? I don't know... I'll say yes?
856-Resistance 2 (2008)
Diablo made by Insomniac game I guess. It look very silly, so yes.
Diablo made by Insomniac game I guess. It look very silly, so yes.
857-Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 (2008)
Peoples would be very upset if I don't include this game so yes.
Peoples would be very upset if I don't include this game so yes.
858-Pure (2008)
Now THIS is podracing.
car go vroom blahblablah looks fun though okay yes
Now THIS is podracing.
car go vroom blahblablah looks fun though okay yes
859-World of Goo (2008)
I just realized how funny the wolrd "goo" is. Anyway yeah it's an indie classic, yes.
I just realized how funny the wolrd "goo" is. Anyway yeah it's an indie classic, yes.
860-Rez HD (2008)
Oh wait the original Rez wasn't already in the book? Oh well at least there is the HD version so it's all good. yes.
Oh wait the original Rez wasn't already in the book? Oh well at least there is the HD version so it's all good. yes.
Forgot to include the screenshot because of the tired sleepy
861-PixelJunk Monsters (2008)
"One of the first attempt at a Tower Defense game on console"... is it? Really I don't know but it look nice. Yes.
"One of the first attempt at a Tower Defense game on console"... is it? Really I don't know but it look nice. Yes.
862-Top Spin 3 (2008)
Yeah the Top Spin serie is a big deal in the world of tennis simulations, so yes.
Yeah the Top Spin serie is a big deal in the world of tennis simulations, so yes.
863-Rock Band 2 (2008)
More of the same, which is nice for your plastic drum set accessory that take so much space in your room. Not enough for this book sorry.
More of the same, which is nice for your plastic drum set accessory that take so much space in your room. Not enough for this book sorry.
864-Saints Row 2 (2008)
Saints Row 3 is the most over the top, absurd and fun GTA parody ever. This game... Is okay, not that much of a parody and not really over the top but still fun so okay.
Saints Row 3 is the most over the top, absurd and fun GTA parody ever. This game... Is okay, not that much of a parody and not really over the top but still fun so okay.
No, really, Saints Row 3 has so many exciting memorable moments, just the tutorial mission is so much fun. This one, I have zero memory of any moments or even the basic plot.
The book say the game does the apology of murder, drugs and sexism, which is true, and then say it's a satire of GTA and videogame in general, which is kinda also true. But come on, book, it's a bit too late to be judgmental isn't it?
865-Sins of a Solar Empire (2008)
Another space strategy simulation... thing. I don't know how to call them. It's been a while, this one has a solo campaign and multiplayer which is nice, so yes.
Another space strategy simulation... thing. I don't know how to call them. It's been a while, this one has a solo campaign and multiplayer which is nice, so yes.
866-Siren: Blood Curse (2008)
The horror genre on videogame had its time before falling out of fashion, and then becoming popular again in the 2010s. This game was released while the Resident Evil saga became action oriented and the latest Silent Hill was Origins. So okay yes.
The horror genre on videogame had its time before falling out of fashion, and then becoming popular again in the 2010s. This game was released while the Resident Evil saga became action oriented and the latest Silent Hill was Origins. So okay yes.
867-LittleBigPlanet (2008)
A platformer with a level editor so ambitious it became legendary. Big yes.
A platformer with a level editor so ambitious it became legendary. Big yes.
868-Space Invaders Extreme (2008)
80s nostalgia was already thriving back then, and it would only get worse. I think we can pass.
80s nostalgia was already thriving back then, and it would only get worse. I think we can pass.
869-BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger (2008)
I think people love this game. I don't know for myself I'm not a fighting game guy. It looks rad af though. Yes.
I think people love this game. I don't know for myself I'm not a fighting game guy. It looks rad af though. Yes.
870-Soul Calibur IV (2008)
You know, the Star Wars one. Again I'm not a fighting game guy but okay yes.
You know, the Star Wars one. Again I'm not a fighting game guy but okay yes.
871-Wipeout HD (2008)
It's Wipeout in HD, cool. Pass.
It's Wipeout in HD, cool. Pass.
872-Monster Hunter Freedom Unite (2008)
What a cool fantasy game, I hope one day it will be adapted into a mediocre movie that is a thinly veiled military propaganda. But yes
What a cool fantasy game, I hope one day it will be adapted into a mediocre movie that is a thinly veiled military propaganda. But yes
873-Spore (2008)
It's a good game, a great game. But don't you feel like it was a bit... Overhyped? It wasn't the unique experience it promised, it's a strategy game slash monster simulator. It's not that revolutionnary. Still a yes.
It's a good game, a great game. But don't you feel like it was a bit... Overhyped? It wasn't the unique experience it promised, it's a strategy game slash monster simulator. It's not that revolutionnary. Still a yes.
874-Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix (2008)
Move over, Kingdom Heart spinoff titles. Alright it's just Street Fighter II, it's an HD port, come on we already have the original game in the list we don't need the HD port.
Move over, Kingdom Heart spinoff titles. Alright it's just Street Fighter II, it's an HD port, come on we already have the original game in the list we don't need the HD port.
875-Street Fighter IV (2008)
Lots of Street fighters, lately. Alright, it's 3D Street Fighter. It looks nice, but is it a good entry in the saga? I don't know. I'm gonna say no because, you know sometime we gotta remove some game.
Lots of Street fighters, lately. Alright, it's 3D Street Fighter. It looks nice, but is it a good entry in the saga? I don't know. I'm gonna say no because, you know sometime we gotta remove some game.
876-Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008)
I was shocked, SHOCKED I say, when I learned people hate this one. It's the most fun I had on any couch multiplayer! Subspace Emissary was so fun and so cool, it was OUR Avenger Endgame at the time. Big yes, If you disagree go away.
I was shocked, SHOCKED I say, when I learned people hate this one. It's the most fun I had on any couch multiplayer! Subspace Emissary was so fun and so cool, it was OUR Avenger Endgame at the time. Big yes, If you disagree go away.
877-Valkyria Chronicles (2008)
The book have only a few paragraphs to explain the game, but still insisted on including "you can look at the sexual preference of each characters". Okay wow chill out book. But yes.
The book have only a few paragraphs to explain the game, but still insisted on including "you can look at the sexual preference of each characters". Okay wow chill out book. But yes.
878-Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 (2008)
Back in the early 2010s, when we saw thoses shooters and games with HD graphics, we thought: This is it, videogame are mature now, they won't get better even if they tried. Now we know: thoses serious games were kinda cringe.
But yes
Back in the early 2010s, when we saw thoses shooters and games with HD graphics, we thought: This is it, videogame are mature now, they won't get better even if they tried. Now we know: thoses serious games were kinda cringe.
But yes
879-Tomb Raider Underworld (2008)
Well, we know the Tomb Raider games won't be good until they start ripping off the Uncharted. So why bother? Pass.
Well, we know the Tomb Raider games won't be good until they start ripping off the Uncharted. So why bother? Pass.
880-Reset Generation (2008)
HOLD THE PHONE. We have a N-Gage game! We have a game from the N-Gage! Sorry I don't care about the game I'm just gonna say yes because this is so funny.
HOLD THE PHONE. We have a N-Gage game! We have a game from the N-Gage! Sorry I don't care about the game I'm just gonna say yes because this is so funny.
881-Trism (2008)
Here we have it, the dawn of smartphone gaming. It's a success story for the maker of the game, but now that we know what happened next, it's the beginning of the slow death of Flash and the industry's turn toward free to play. Still a yes.
Here we have it, the dawn of smartphone gaming. It's a success story for the maker of the game, but now that we know what happened next, it's the beginning of the slow death of Flash and the industry's turn toward free to play. Still a yes.
882-Edge (2008)
Hey I remember that game, it was pretty good for a mobile game. Apparently it's also stuck in copyright hell so I guess you won't play it anytime soon. But yeah.
Hey I remember that game, it was pretty good for a mobile game. Apparently it's also stuck in copyright hell so I guess you won't play it anytime soon. But yeah.
883-Drop7 (2008)
Another smartphone game? I mean yeah we're in 2008, make sense. Apparently it was made at first for an ARG game made for the TV show Numb3rs. I... will say yes but I think from now we can skip most puzzle smartphone games. Because come on.
Another smartphone game? I mean yeah we're in 2008, make sense. Apparently it was made at first for an ARG game made for the TV show Numb3rs. I... will say yes but I think from now we can skip most puzzle smartphone games. Because come on.
884-Trackmania: United Forever (2008)
car go wrooom but okay this one is pretty awesome with a very advanced track editor. Big yes.
car go wrooom but okay this one is pretty awesome with a very advanced track editor. Big yes.
885-Trackmania DS (2008)
It's Trackmania on Nintendo DS duh. Pass.
It's Trackmania on Nintendo DS duh. Pass.
886-Fieldrunners (2008)
I guess they were pretty good smartphone and tablet games before they became cheaper and cheaper. This one looks neat so okay.
I guess they were pretty good smartphone and tablet games before they became cheaper and cheaper. This one looks neat so okay.
887-Mega Man 9 (2009)
Here we have it, The one and only Mega Man game of the whole book. Amazing, they went for the nostalgia bait one, and not the original ones. I mean I won't complains I love nostalgia baits game such as Shover Knight but you know what I mean. Still a yes.
Here we have it, The one and only Mega Man game of the whole book. Amazing, they went for the nostalgia bait one, and not the original ones. I mean I won't complains I love nostalgia baits game such as Shover Knight but you know what I mean. Still a yes.
888-Art Style: Intersect (2009)
I'm sure it's a good puzzle game but I don't understand at all the gameplay from what the book is telling me. Maybe I'm just tired of this and I just want it to end. Pass.
I'm sure it's a good puzzle game but I don't understand at all the gameplay from what the book is telling me. Maybe I'm just tired of this and I just want it to end. Pass.
889-Borderlands (2009)
Does anyone actually cared about the billions of different randomly generated weapons? They all felt the same. Okay whatever, this game is obviously a yes, and would give to cosplayers thousands of new ideas.
Does anyone actually cared about the billions of different randomly generated weapons? They all felt the same. Okay whatever, this game is obviously a yes, and would give to cosplayers thousands of new ideas.
890-Bonsai Barber (2009)
I guess it's nice when you don't know what to buy on the Wiishop. Not enough for the book sorry
I guess it's nice when you don't know what to buy on the Wiishop. Not enough for the book sorry
891-Captain Forever (2009)
A web game that got a commercial release. It looks very fun, I'll say yes because I'm a sucker for web games.
A web game that got a commercial release. It looks very fun, I'll say yes because I'm a sucker for web games.
892-Boom Blox Bash Party (2009)
I mean, respect to Steven Spielberg, he said he wanted to make a game and he actually made a game he wanted to make, not a game people expected he'll make. It's 3D Angry Birds, fun enough for the Wii. Okay yes.
I mean, respect to Steven Spielberg, he said he wanted to make a game and he actually made a game he wanted to make, not a game people expected he'll make. It's 3D Angry Birds, fun enough for the Wii. Okay yes.
893-Canabalt (2009)
Yes, a thousand times yes. A game so simple yet so addictive it created a whole genre. I can't praise it enough.
Yes, a thousand times yes. A game so simple yet so addictive it created a whole genre. I can't praise it enough.
894-Assassin's Creed II (2009)
I never managed to get into the Assassin's Creed game. But whatever we can't overstate how much Assassin's Creed influenced the video game industry and the industry of uninspired tatoos. Yes
I never managed to get into the Assassin's Creed game. But whatever we can't overstate how much Assassin's Creed influenced the video game industry and the industry of uninspired tatoos. Yes
895-Batman: Arkham Asylum (2009)
Yes, the most Batman game, so well made, it really feel like the comics to me, a guy who never read comics. Big yes.
Yes, the most Batman game, so well made, it really feel like the comics to me, a guy who never read comics. Big yes.
896-Bit. Trip Core (2009)
A weird spin off of the Bit. Trip serie. I don't really understand the gameplay but it look neat so okay.
A weird spin off of the Bit. Trip serie. I don't really understand the gameplay but it look neat so okay.
897-Gravity Crash (2009)
2009 was the year of neon colors for indie games, huh? Although we didn't really said "indie" back in the day, isn't it? I don't know, either way it's a yes.
2009 was the year of neon colors for indie games, huh? Although we didn't really said "indie" back in the day, isn't it? I don't know, either way it's a yes.
898-Battlefield 1943: Pacific (2009)
A downloadable only multiplayer only FPS. I guess we can skip this one.
A downloadable only multiplayer only FPS. I guess we can skip this one.
899-Demigod (2009)
A multiplayer strategy game that look really rad. I don't know if the servers are still running though. But I'll say yes.
A multiplayer strategy game that look really rad. I don't know if the servers are still running though. But I'll say yes.
900-Aion: The Tower of Eternity (2009)
In 2009 they still tried to dethrone World of Warcraft. They didn't succeded but we can salute the attempt. Yes.
In 2009 they still tried to dethrone World of Warcraft. They didn't succeded but we can salute the attempt. Yes.
901-Bayonetta (2009)
I mean, obviously yes. It's an awesome game, both for gameplay and style. Also I would hate to be caugh playing this and having to explain the game to someone.
I mean, obviously yes. It's an awesome game, both for gameplay and style. Also I would hate to be caugh playing this and having to explain the game to someone.
902-Half-Minute Hero (2009)
Looks cute, I think it's a cult classic also and I'm a sucker for time loop gameplay. Okay yes.
Looks cute, I think it's a cult classic also and I'm a sucker for time loop gameplay. Okay yes.
903-Fat Princess (2009)
It's an... Interesting premise about fattening a woman to make her harder to kidnap. I can think of many ways this game could turn out very wrong. At the same time, yeah it looks cute and it's original. Yes.
It's an... Interesting premise about fattening a woman to make her harder to kidnap. I can think of many ways this game could turn out very wrong. At the same time, yeah it looks cute and it's original. Yes.
904-Forza Motorsport 3 (2009)
Even if it could save my life, I could not differenciate any of theses racing game from the late 2000s. Let's just say yes and be done with this.
Even if it could save my life, I could not differenciate any of theses racing game from the late 2000s. Let's just say yes and be done with this.
905-Colin McRae: Dirt 2 (2009)
Colin McRae is dead but we're still dangling his corpse like a puppet to sell more games. Pass.
Colin McRae is dead but we're still dangling his corpse like a puppet to sell more games. Pass.
906- Dead Space Extraction (2009)
"Hey we need more game released in 2009, which game will have the most lasting impact on Video game as a whole? The cheap Dead Space shooter on Wii? Okay let's go with it."
Pass
"Hey we need more game released in 2009, which game will have the most lasting impact on Video game as a whole? The cheap Dead Space shooter on Wii? Okay let's go with it."
Pass
907-Eliss
Man, the Apple store used to be a simpler, way more pleasing store. Yes.
Man, the Apple store used to be a simpler, way more pleasing store. Yes.
908-Dj Hero (2009)
True story: Four years ago I impulsively bought a DJ Hero set for 4 euros on a yard sale. I never used it and I think I'm gonna sell it for even cheaper. Pass.
True story: Four years ago I impulsively bought a DJ Hero set for 4 euros on a yard sale. I never used it and I think I'm gonna sell it for even cheaper. Pass.
909-Death Tank (2009)
Gorilla dot bas has come a long way. I guess for the XBLA it's a nice game, so okay.
Gorilla dot bas has come a long way. I guess for the XBLA it's a nice game, so okay.
910-Demon's Souls (2009)
Of course yes . We're still a few years before Dark Souls so this is the only, -ahem-, Soulslike game of the book. But still we have to recognize the game that created the most recognizable features.
Of course yes . We're still a few years before Dark Souls so this is the only, -ahem-, Soulslike game of the book. But still we have to recognize the game that created the most recognizable features.
911-Dissida Final Fantasy (2009)
The book say it's an attempt at finding a common ground betweent the FF games and the FF movies. And, hum, what? You could just say it's some kind of action RPG, right? Whatever let's just say yes.
The book say it's an attempt at finding a common ground betweent the FF games and the FF movies. And, hum, what? You could just say it's some kind of action RPG, right? Whatever let's just say yes.
912-The House of the Dead: Overkill (2009)
I played the "Typing of the dead" version of the game and it was hilarious and fun, for the first half. The second half was very uncomfortable with some of the worst sex jokes ever. Still a yes.
I played the "Typing of the dead" version of the game and it was hilarious and fun, for the first half. The second half was very uncomfortable with some of the worst sex jokes ever. Still a yes.
913-Dragon Age: Origins (2009)
The book say it's a mature game because of blood and sex. Wow, that's the most 2010 opinion the book ever wrote so far. Good thing for us, the medium matured past that... *check notes* okay so it appears it still didn't. But still yes.
The book say it's a mature game because of blood and sex. Wow, that's the most 2010 opinion the book ever wrote so far. Good thing for us, the medium matured past that... *check notes* okay so it appears it still didn't. But still yes.
914-Empire: Total War (2009)
Look at all thoses little dudes getting killed. Wow haha computers today are handling so many little dead peoples. Yes.
Look at all thoses little dudes getting killed. Wow haha computers today are handling so many little dead peoples. Yes.
915-Crayon Physics Deluxe (2009)
Kinda looks like a DS game, but it's a mobile game I think? Wow I realized there's not that many DS game on the book. The DS had so many games... And so many shovelwares.
Well whatever, yes.
Kinda looks like a DS game, but it's a mobile game I think? Wow I realized there's not that many DS game on the book. The DS had so many games... And so many shovelwares.
Well whatever, yes.
916-Flight Control (2009)
Another nice looking mobile game but okay we can skip it, it look nice and that's all.
Another nice looking mobile game but okay we can skip it, it look nice and that's all.
917-Noby Noby Boy (2009)
Oh of course it's a game from the creator of Katamari Damacy. Okay yes.
Oh of course it's a game from the creator of Katamari Damacy. Okay yes.
918-Flower (2009)
Three years before Journey, thatgamecompany already made artsy game, relaxing and pretty, and just a little bit pretentious. But it's not a bad thing, it's one of the earliest game used as example of "art game" that was actually not a bad choice. Yes.
Three years before Journey, thatgamecompany already made artsy game, relaxing and pretty, and just a little bit pretentious. But it's not a bad thing, it's one of the earliest game used as example of "art game" that was actually not a bad choice. Yes.
919-F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin (2009)
AHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHAHAAAHHHAHAHAH
AHAHAHAAAHHAHAAHHAAAAAAA
AHAHAAAAA
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
No.
AHAHAHAHAHHHAHAHAHAAAHHHAHAHAH
AHAHAHAAAHHAHAAHHAAAAAAA
AHAHAAAAA
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
No.
No, seriously. Just read a summary of the plot of the game. Just read it. And also the gameplay is bad. Why it's in this book??? I mean I know the anwser, it was a very 2010 trend.
920-Football Manager 2010 (2009)
Heeey looks who's making an entrance for the first time since 1982. Listen if you're able to have fun on a game that looks as entertaining as Excel, you SHOULD have fun the way you want. Yes
Heeey looks who's making an entrance for the first time since 1982. Listen if you're able to have fun on a game that looks as entertaining as Excel, you SHOULD have fun the way you want. Yes
921-GeoDefense Swarm (2009)
How to make indie game in the 2000s: Neon and lasers everywhere. Apparently it's Geometry Wars x Desktop Tower Defense. Okay why not.
How to make indie game in the 2000s: Neon and lasers everywhere. Apparently it's Geometry Wars x Desktop Tower Defense. Okay why not.
922-Fuel (2009)
Aaaah, 2009, the time of single word game names and the "bigger map better game" mindset. Thankfully we realized it was an awful concept. Pass.
Aaaah, 2009, the time of single word game names and the "bigger map better game" mindset. Thankfully we realized it was an awful concept. Pass.
923-Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)
The saga that started by being realistic and kinda anti war just took a big sip of dumb juice and now here's this game. I'm gonna pass, even though i'm thankful for the book for acknowledging the awfulness of the "no russian" level.
The saga that started by being realistic and kinda anti war just took a big sip of dumb juice and now here's this game. I'm gonna pass, even though i'm thankful for the book for acknowledging the awfulness of the "no russian" level.
924-Grand Slam Tennis (2009)
Yeah Tennis is unrerepresented in the book so I'm... Oh wait it's a motion control game. I'm.......... Gonna include it but only because of that weird concept of past times that was motion control gaming.
Yeah Tennis is unrerepresented in the book so I'm... Oh wait it's a motion control game. I'm.......... Gonna include it but only because of that weird concept of past times that was motion control gaming.
925-FIFA 2010 (2009)
That's... The first FIFA of the book? Really? We had... Almost every instance of every racing game but only one Fifa game? I guess we can see how biased the book is, huh. But yeah.
That's... The first FIFA of the book? Really? We had... Almost every instance of every racing game but only one Fifa game? I guess we can see how biased the book is, huh. But yeah.
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned (2009)
Oh okay a GTA DLC, I guess we would have to wait 4 years before GTA V so It's nice in theory... But nah it's just a DLC, even the book say the new mechanics are not very good, only the story is kinda interesting.
Oh okay a GTA DLC, I guess we would have to wait 4 years before GTA V so It's nice in theory... But nah it's just a DLC, even the book say the new mechanics are not very good, only the story is kinda interesting.
927-Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of gay Tony (2009)
Oh come on you're pulling my leg right now book, the two GTA DLC? Really? Nothing else interesting was released in 2009?
Oh come on you're pulling my leg right now book, the two GTA DLC? Really? Nothing else interesting was released in 2009?
928-Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars (2009)
I feel like I'm going insane. You've been bribed by Rockstar games or what? I mean it's nice a GTA on Nintendo DS but are you serious?... Oh apparently the game reviewed very well... Okay for that one because it's an original game.
I feel like I'm going insane. You've been bribed by Rockstar games or what? I mean it's nice a GTA on Nintendo DS but are you serious?... Oh apparently the game reviewed very well... Okay for that one because it's an original game.
929-Guitar Hero: Metallica (2009)
Listen I'm not gonna repeat myself, one Guitar Hero is good enough for the book. So pass.
Listen I'm not gonna repeat myself, one Guitar Hero is good enough for the book. So pass.
This thread is turning me into the joker.
930-Halo 3: ODST (2009)
Okayyyyy... I know a lot of people hate this game, and me... I like it a lot. I like a lot of things about the story and the new game modes. It's also the last Halo game made by Bungie... But I don't think it deserve to be in the book.
Okayyyyy... I know a lot of people hate this game, and me... I like it a lot. I like a lot of things about the story and the new game modes. It's also the last Halo game made by Bungie... But I don't think it deserve to be in the book.
931-Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes (2009)
Puzzle adventure game with pixelart? I can get into it!
Puzzle adventure game with pixelart? I can get into it!
932-Machinarium (2009)
Aaaah yes now this is art. I love Amanita Design games and this one is just so gorgeous, big yes.
Aaaah yes now this is art. I love Amanita Design games and this one is just so gorgeous, big yes.
933-Halo Wars (2009)
The first Halo started as a strategy game, and now, look, a strategy game. We come full circle. It's... A console exclusive strategy game... Huh... I'm gonna say yes? I think it's a good strategy game, I'm not sure.
The first Halo started as a strategy game, and now, look, a strategy game. We come full circle. It's... A console exclusive strategy game... Huh... I'm gonna say yes? I think it's a good strategy game, I'm not sure.
934-IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey (2009)
Not really a name that roll of the tongue, but it's been a while since the last historical flying simulator, okay.
Not really a name that roll of the tongue, but it's been a while since the last historical flying simulator, okay.
935-Infamous (2009)
I mean, do you know any other game that's more 2009 than this one? yes of course.
I mean, do you know any other game that's more 2009 than this one? yes of course.
936-Left 4 Dead 2 (2009)
*insert joke about Valve not counting up to 3*
*insert joke about inserting joke when you don't know how to write punchlines*
Well at least now I know where thoses Gmod characters are coming from. We already got the first one a year before we can pass.
*insert joke about Valve not counting up to 3*
*insert joke about inserting joke when you don't know how to write punchlines*
Well at least now I know where thoses Gmod characters are coming from. We already got the first one a year before we can pass.
937-Killzone 2 (2009)
They skipped the first Killzone so I guess we can say yes for that one.
They skipped the first Killzone so I guess we can say yes for that one.
938-Madden NFL 10 (2009)
939-Henry Hatsworth in the puzzling adventure (2009)
Fun fact: this game did a lot for the sprite comic community. Also it looks very fun so okay.
Fun fact: this game did a lot for the sprite comic community. Also it looks very fun so okay.
940-Lost Winds: Winter of the Melodias (2009)
Looks like a nice platformer on Wii with original gameplay. Look I've been cynical for the second half of the book but sometimes a nice game is good enough. yes.
Looks like a nice platformer on Wii with original gameplay. Look I've been cynical for the second half of the book but sometimes a nice game is good enough. yes.
941-Little King's Story (2009)
Getting a lot of Pikmin vibe from this. I don't see anything wrong with this, okay.
Getting a lot of Pikmin vibe from this. I don't see anything wrong with this, okay.
942-NHL 10 (2009)
It's hockey alright. Don't see anything wrong about hockey. It's FIFA but on ice I guess so yes.
It's hockey alright. Don't see anything wrong about hockey. It's FIFA but on ice I guess so yes.
943-MLB 09: The Show (2009)
Ooooooooh I get it now, they included the last game released on each major sport serie. That's why we got the last FIFA game, the last NHL and Madden, and now this. Okay it's a good point of view, every game start to look the same at some point.
Ooooooooh I get it now, they included the last game released on each major sport serie. That's why we got the last FIFA game, the last NHL and Madden, and now this. Okay it's a good point of view, every game start to look the same at some point.
I would argue if I had to release the game in 2022 I would include a major sport game of every decade. So like, I'll include FIFA 10 and FIFA 20, so we can see the progress of technology.
944-Race Pro (2009)
car go SNOOOOOOOOOOOORE I don't care about every car game ever made I know racing game are often used to showcase the progress of graphics and computer rendering speed but just stop already.
car go SNOOOOOOOOOOOORE I don't care about every car game ever made I know racing game are often used to showcase the progress of graphics and computer rendering speed but just stop already.
945-Need for Speed: Shift (2009)
My wife left me for a car and now I am in car hell. I see cars when I close my eyes. Please make it stop.
My wife left me for a car and now I am in car hell. I see cars when I close my eyes. Please make it stop.
947-One-Dot Enemies (2009)
It's nice to highlight some Iphone games from a time before the app store became too saturated, filled with shovelware and basically unusable. It also looks kinda simple and we already got a bunch of minimalist iphone game so pass.
It's nice to highlight some Iphone games from a time before the app store became too saturated, filled with shovelware and basically unusable. It also looks kinda simple and we already got a bunch of minimalist iphone game so pass.
947-Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story (2009)
bowser
vore
bowser
vore
okayyyyy aside from that it's a great game from a game studio that went bankrupt because of the pressure of release too many games in too little time. It's also not the best one, far from it, but still great.
948- Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising (2009)
The realistic alternative to Call of Duty, that used to be a realistic alternative to current war games. The videogame industry is like that huh. I guess yes.
The realistic alternative to Call of Duty, that used to be a realistic alternative to current war games. The videogame industry is like that huh. I guess yes.
949-Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena (2009)
I didn't know the Riddick universe had that many videogames. I guess okay, Pitch Black was an awesome movie. And judging from the screenshots the game is about punching guys in the men's room.
I didn't know the Riddick universe had that many videogames. I guess okay, Pitch Black was an awesome movie. And judging from the screenshots the game is about punching guys in the men's room.
950-Shatter (2009)
It's circle Breakout... I think. It's not really clear. There were a bunch of circle Breakout in the past, it's a fun concept. Okay I'll say yes.
It's circle Breakout... I think. It's not really clear. There were a bunch of circle Breakout in the past, it's a fun concept. Okay I'll say yes.
951-UFC 2009: Undisputed (2009)
I will never get people's obsession with wrestling but that won't affect my judgment. I'll say yes.
I will never get people's obsession with wrestling but that won't affect my judgment. I'll say yes.
i just want this to end
952-WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2010 (2009)
nah still don't care for wrestling, first come first serve, pass
nah still don't care for wrestling, first come first serve, pass
953-Swords & Soldiers (2009)
oof that's... that's some bad stereotype you have there. The game look fun though, a console exclusive strategy game with couch multiplayer. Kinda looks like that one Flash game. Okay yes.
oof that's... that's some bad stereotype you have there. The game look fun though, a console exclusive strategy game with couch multiplayer. Kinda looks like that one Flash game. Okay yes.
954-Plants vs. Zombies (2009)
Can't believe there is a GOTY edition of this game... But yeah of course yes
Can't believe there is a GOTY edition of this game... But yeah of course yes
955-Prototype (2009)
Forget what I said earlier, THIS is the most 2009 game ever. Amnesiac, mutant, post apocalyptic, gritty narration, review that sounds like a copied and pasted press release, it's all in there. It got good reviews, but not great so pass.
Forget what I said earlier, THIS is the most 2009 game ever. Amnesiac, mutant, post apocalyptic, gritty narration, review that sounds like a copied and pasted press release, it's all in there. It got good reviews, but not great so pass.
956-Punch-Out!! (2009)
The Wii game with the absolute best character animations? Yes. It's the same gameplay as the NES game but with everything else improved, and you know what? Sometimes it's good enough. Big yes.
The Wii game with the absolute best character animations? Yes. It's the same gameplay as the NES game but with everything else improved, and you know what? Sometimes it's good enough. Big yes.
957-The Path (2009)
You probably heard about the game, but never played it. It's this kind of "art game" people say it's better to read about or watch a video about than actually playing it. But it actually try to be poetic without bullshitting you, so yes.
You probably heard about the game, but never played it. It's this kind of "art game" people say it's better to read about or watch a video about than actually playing it. But it actually try to be poetic without bullshitting you, so yes.
958-EyePet (2009)
This silly little guy woud fit in a blender, easily. After "motion control" there was the "camera control" that failed so hard. So i'm gonna say yes just because of that weird era and because there's not EyeToy in the book.
This silly little guy woud fit in a blender, easily. After "motion control" there was the "camera control" that failed so hard. So i'm gonna say yes just because of that weird era and because there's not EyeToy in the book.
959-Rhythm Paradise (2009)
I *love* this game. It also broke me emotionally because I have no sense of rhythm. Big yes, would recommend to my enemies.
I *love* this game. It also broke me emotionally because I have no sense of rhythm. Big yes, would recommend to my enemies.
960-Rolando 2 (2009)
Rolando, from Rolando, is back in Rolando 2. Famous character Rolando is back and be sure he... Uh I guess roll around? "This game showed the potential of Iphone as a game platform" yeah sure and twelve years later we saw what it became. pass.
Rolando, from Rolando, is back in Rolando 2. Famous character Rolando is back and be sure he... Uh I guess roll around? "This game showed the potential of Iphone as a game platform" yeah sure and twelve years later we saw what it became. pass.
961-Resident evil 5 (2009)
Agree, making a sequel to a game that redefined the action genre is an impossible task... That's why they failed. Pass.
Agree, making a sequel to a game that redefined the action genre is an impossible task... That's why they failed. Pass.
962- Sin & Punishment: Successor to the Sky(2009)
Yeah in the book is "Successor TO the Sky", and not "OF the sky". Huh. Is it... Is it Final Fantasy with guns and bikes? Hell yeah.
Yeah in the book is "Successor TO the Sky", and not "OF the sky". Huh. Is it... Is it Final Fantasy with guns and bikes? Hell yeah.
963-The Sims 3 (2009)
The previous Sims was a cultural phenomenon at the time, and this one... Was pretty big too I think? It improved a lot of things so it's a yes.
The previous Sims was a cultural phenomenon at the time, and this one... Was pretty big too I think? It improved a lot of things so it's a yes.
964- Spider: The Secret of Bryce Manor (2009)
This game kinda remind me of that old PC game Bad Mojo. Sounds like an interesting pitch, a spider simulator with environmental storytelling in background. Okay yes.
This game kinda remind me of that old PC game Bad Mojo. Sounds like an interesting pitch, a spider simulator with environmental storytelling in background. Okay yes.
965-Skate 2 (2009)
There's not that much skate game in the book despite being a huge genre. It's a yes for this one but it's too bad they didn't included the glitchy mess Skate 3.
There's not that much skate game in the book despite being a huge genre. It's a yes for this one but it's too bad they didn't included the glitchy mess Skate 3.
966-Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (2009)
I have been told this one is better than the first. I guess that's what happen when you have many charts to... Unchart... Whatever yes
I have been told this one is better than the first. I guess that's what happen when you have many charts to... Unchart... Whatever yes
967-The Beatles: Rock Band (2009)
Interesting choice of band for a game. I guess the rhythm games at the time targeted older casual gamers. Also apparently Yoko Ono was involved in the making of the game. lmao. But nah no need for every Rock band game
Interesting choice of band for a game. I guess the rhythm games at the time targeted older casual gamers. Also apparently Yoko Ono was involved in the making of the game. lmao. But nah no need for every Rock band game
968-Starship Patrol (2009)
Hey a DSi game. Looks interesting, made me remember of that one pen and paper games with aliens. Okay yes.
Hey a DSi game. Looks interesting, made me remember of that one pen and paper games with aliens. Okay yes.
969-Scribblenaut (2009)
The best game of "mess around and find out". Doesn't care about the puzzle all I want is spawning every dumb stuff I think about and make them fight. Huge yes. This game also did a lot for the Sprite Comic community
The best game of "mess around and find out". Doesn't care about the puzzle all I want is spawning every dumb stuff I think about and make them fight. Huge yes. This game also did a lot for the Sprite Comic community
970-Trine (2009)
Is this what the kids call "2.5D"? Looks cool though, yes.
Is this what the kids call "2.5D"? Looks cool though, yes.
971-The Dishawher: Dead Samurai (2009)
What. Does. This. Name. Means. The pitch sounds so much like a Flash game and I'm all here for it.
What. Does. This. Name. Means. The pitch sounds so much like a Flash game and I'm all here for it.
972-Shadow Complex (2009)
They did it. The book managed to say this game was a mix between Castlevania and Metroid without using the cursed word. Wow i'm impressed. Oh about the game? I don't know looks exactly like every game of this era but the pitch is intriguing so okay
They did it. The book managed to say this game was a mix between Castlevania and Metroid without using the cursed word. Wow i'm impressed. Oh about the game? I don't know looks exactly like every game of this era but the pitch is intriguing so okay
973-Red Faction Guerilla (2009)
A shooter with an entirely destructible environment. Sounds like a nightmare to code. Okay yes.
A shooter with an entirely destructible environment. Sounds like a nightmare to code. Okay yes.
974-You, Me & the Cubes (2009)
Throw your little guys and make sure they don't die. Sounds fun as hell, okay.
Throw your little guys and make sure they don't die. Sounds fun as hell, okay.
975-Torchlight (2009)
I might be cynical but it looks like every free to play smartphone game released thoses past five years. But I think this one is a big deal so okay
I might be cynical but it looks like every free to play smartphone game released thoses past five years. But I think this one is a big deal so okay
976-The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (2009)
Zelda with trains is... Sure a concept. I don't know if it's a good game or not but there's already many Zelda games on the book and this one can make room for a better one later. Pass.
Zelda with trains is... Sure a concept. I don't know if it's a good game or not but there's already many Zelda games on the book and this one can make room for a better one later. Pass.
977-Zen Bound (2009)
I guess it's exactly what it looks like. I have to admit, looks like very relaxing and original. Okay
I guess it's exactly what it looks like. I have to admit, looks like very relaxing and original. Okay
978-Reflect Missile (2009)
Okay no sorry I already saw fifty ads for smartphone games like this. Pass.
Okay no sorry I already saw fifty ads for smartphone games like this. Pass.
979- Space Invaders Infinite Genes (2009)
Should we care for every Space Invader versions ever made? Looks nice, and you can add effect and all but by the end of the day it's Space Invaders. Pass
Should we care for every Space Invader versions ever made? Looks nice, and you can add effect and all but by the end of the day it's Space Invaders. Pass
980-Muramasa: The Demon Blade (2009)
Wow this actually look very good. Big Yes
Wow this actually look very good. Big Yes
The game that was supposed to be 373-Xenogears (1998)
The game is an ambitious project telling a story that takes place during more than 10000 years... Then they ran out of money and concluded the story with a cutscene. So the average solo indie gamedev. Big yes.
The game is an ambitious project telling a story that takes place during more than 10000 years... Then they ran out of money and concluded the story with a cutscene. So the average solo indie gamedev. Big yes.
The game that was supposed to 374-Panzer Dragoon Saga (1998)
Ooooh and here I was, criticizing the book for not including the original Panzer game. How silly of me. Also: I'm very tired. So let's just say yes and move on.
Ooooh and here I was, criticizing the book for not including the original Panzer game. How silly of me. Also: I'm very tired. So let's just say yes and move on.
983-Zeno Clash (2009)
A... First person fighting game... With the Source engine??? Okay, sounds weird and interesting, why not.
A... First person fighting game... With the Source engine??? Okay, sounds weird and interesting, why not.
984-Mighty Flip Champs (2009)
The pitch in theory is interesting... But at least 15 Flash games have been made years before with the same concept. Pass.
The pitch in theory is interesting... But at least 15 Flash games have been made years before with the same concept. Pass.
985-Tiger Wood PGA Tour 10 (2009)
The most recent golf game in 2010 so it's there. Why not.
The most recent golf game in 2010 so it's there. Why not.
986-NBA 2K10 (2009)
Latest sport thing, yes and move on
Latest sport thing, yes and move on
987-Cogs (2009)
A litteral puzzle box. It's a nice concept of puzzle game so okay.
A litteral puzzle box. It's a nice concept of puzzle game so okay.
988-Wii Sports Resort (2009)
The sequel to the famous... tech demo Wii Sports. I guess we can do without.
The sequel to the famous... tech demo Wii Sports. I guess we can do without.
989-A Boy and His Blob (2009)
The remake to a NES game that wasn't featured on the book so okay.
The remake to a NES game that wasn't featured on the book so okay.
990-PixelJunk Shooter (2009)
A game about fluid physic. I mean, yeah, game with sand physics are fun as hell to mess around with so okay.
A game about fluid physic. I mean, yeah, game with sand physics are fun as hell to mess around with so okay.
991-Warhammer 40.000: Dawn of War II (2009)
We already got the first dawn of war so pass. I want this thread to be over please don't ask me about games I don't care about.
We already got the first dawn of war so pass. I want this thread to be over please don't ask me about games I don't care about.
992-Time Gentlemen, Please! (2009)
Ooooh a Ben and Dan game, neat! I mean I never played any of them but I heard they were great. Okay yes.
Ooooh a Ben and Dan game, neat! I mean I never played any of them but I heard they were great. Okay yes.
This is it, the final stretch. The 2010s, the last part of the book. Nine games released the same year the book was made. Let's see which game make the cut.
993-Max and the Magic Marker (2010)
I'm gonna say yes, not because the game is interesting, it look boring as heck, but because touch gaming sure was a thing at some point in time.
I'm gonna say yes, not because the game is interesting, it look boring as heck, but because touch gaming sure was a thing at some point in time.
994-VVVVVV (2010)
Oh my god yes, a thousand time yes. One of my favorite indie game, the one that made me want to seriously make games. So simple in theory, yet so clever.
Oh my god yes, a thousand time yes. One of my favorite indie game, the one that made me want to seriously make games. So simple in theory, yet so clever.
995-Mass Effect 2 (2009)
I think it's a great game, also it's not Mass Effect 3, the game that made everyone realize how insufferable gamers are. Okay yes.
I think it's a great game, also it's not Mass Effect 3, the game that made everyone realize how insufferable gamers are. Okay yes.
996-BioShock 2 (2009)
I often heard it was very underrated, the best BioShock game. I don't know. I liked the first BioShock but in retrospect, putting this franchise on a pedestal and saying it was the best example of videogame as a respectable art form was a big mistake.
Pass
I often heard it was very underrated, the best BioShock game. I don't know. I liked the first BioShock but in retrospect, putting this franchise on a pedestal and saying it was the best example of videogame as a respectable art form was a big mistake.
Pass
997-Army of Two: The 40th Day (2009)
Look at any screenshot of this game and you'll understand what "pandering to a specific audience" will really mean. But okay
Look at any screenshot of this game and you'll understand what "pandering to a specific audience" will really mean. But okay
998-Heavy Rain (2009)
-deep sigh-
Even if we put aside the fact that the game designer is a huge piece of garbage... Was it *truly* the game that made the medium as respectable as movies?
-deep sigh-
Even if we put aside the fact that the game designer is a huge piece of garbage... Was it *truly* the game that made the medium as respectable as movies?
I can't believe gamers spent years bashing the walking simulator genre but went nut for this. It's an interactive movie, does that make it a good game? Is a "playable movie" a good movie?
Why we always chase the respectability of videogame through the eyes of other art forms?
Why we always chase the respectability of videogame through the eyes of other art forms?
I will say yes, not because I think it's a good game. But because... Ahem... This is an important shift in the videogame discourse and we can't avoid it.
Moving on.
Moving on.
999-Chime (2009)
Some kind of "anti-tetris" that sounds kinda weird, but also interesting. Okay yes.
Some kind of "anti-tetris" that sounds kinda weird, but also interesting. Okay yes.
1000-Neptune's Pride (2009)
Back in the early internet there were games played via emails. Years later we have this, it's interesting to see how things advanced. Okay yes.
Back in the early internet there were games played via emails. Years later we have this, it's interesting to see how things advanced. Okay yes.
1001-
Okay hear me out. For the final game of the whole book, we have...
Okay hear me out. For the final game of the whole book, we have...
Alien Zombie Death
A forgotten PSP shooter that look like this.
Wow.
You... You really ran out of ideas huh
A forgotten PSP shooter that look like this.
Wow.
You... You really ran out of ideas huh
@threadreaderapp unroll
• • •
Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to
force a refresh
