Why is your favorite game your favorite game?

I was reading through forums (cause I really have no life, besides work and video games over the summer cause I am out of school) and everyone says "Such and Such game" "I love this game" but never says why. I am bad for this too so I am going to say why I love Shadow of the Colossus which is my favorite game.

I like Shadow of the colossus because of the story being told within the gameplay of the game. Kind of like when your reading a book and you are reading bewteen the lines.. umm example... I am hoping everyone has read the short story called the Painted Door. Well if not look it up and you will see a great example of reading bewteen the lines.... anyway back to Shadow of the Colossus. The game showed me that cinematics don't make a game, nor does the combate system or even the graphics and frame work, but rather how the style or athstetics of the game serve in the game narritve in the gameplay aspect. This allows for the player to feel more emersed in the game.... I think anyway. Legacy games like Super Mario Bros. 3, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Zelda Ocarina of Time and even Metal Gear Solid and Sonic Adventure so us legacy gamers that graphics don't make a game. And Legacy gamers see this differently, any that goes back and plays Panzer Dragoon and still enjoys it must look at games differently then those who send countless hours playing Call of Duty online. Anyway, this is turning more into a blog then a reason why I love Shadow of the colossus. but overall I like shadow of the colossus because it stays true to way I think video games are, and that is an art of interaction. Shadow of the Colossus to me is the best example of this

Well if there is a game I could call my favourite game it's Donkey Kong 64 and that's because I had the most fun with it.

Medievil on PS1.

I loved the music firstly. It suited the game setting perfectly and despite being made electronically (no proper orchestra) it sounded great.

The humour. It never took itself seriously which made it really funny.

The seeting. I have a soft spot for anything set in Medieval times so this game tickled me just right.

The game didn't look very good even for a PS1 game but most importantly it was fun. A big selection of weapons, varied levels and varied bosses. I'll never get bored of going back and playing the game.

REmake, read my game review to understand the reasons i like this game most of all i ever played

Final Fantasy IX, Final Fantasy 8 and Baldur's Gate 2, They all bring nostalgia to me because the atmosphere in these games are so good. Both FF games are extremely charmy with very catchy soundtrack, they're not too linear and not too open worlded either. They have plenty of beautiful towns, filled with tiny extra dialogues, quests and items making it a joy to explore them.


And Baldur's Gate 2... Well, barely needs an expalanation, it is one of the best western rpgs just for the same reasons and stated above. The atmosphere, soundtrack and characters are extremely charmy and I just ain't feeling it in today's game. Maybe it's all nostalgia talking but most of my most memorable games are definitely older. Tibia, Runescape, Baldur's Gate, Final Fantasy 8-9, Diablo 2 (excellent soundtrack by the way), Zelda: OOT and Majoras Mask, Mario 64... Games ain't just holding it up any longer atmosphere wise. Or maybe I am the problem.

Oh yes Mario Bros 3, and I have never actually played Bulders Gate.... yeah I know I probably dont have the right to call myself an rpg fan if i havent played it, but I really like Star War Knights of the Old republic. Best Rpg on the X box my opinion

My favorite game is LOZ: Majora's Mask.

My favorite frachise is LOZ because I just love the design of Zelda games and Majora is my favorite LOZ game because it just has such a distinct identity. I found things like the creepy moon, the three day cycle, the array of masks, the awesomely executed transformations (I felt that each Majora transformation mask was better than the wolf transformation in Twilight Princess), and the distinctiveness of the NPCs, unforgettable.

I don't really know which game is my favorite... But from when I was a kid, Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4 is probably my favorite. I have a lot of good memories with it, from playing with my friend to any other time, when I was feeling upset or anything. I played it for years and still do from time to time.

Not to sure about my favourite but super metroid would definatly be up there.

This was the first game I ever played and I found it abosolutly mind blowing.

Also had fun finishing it in under three hours for the nice surprise :D

Also really liked little big adventure 2 (twinsons oddesy) but am not really sure why? :?

Shenmue (1 and 2)

I love how it depth and immersive this game is; I love how you live day in and day out and Ryo and can do anything from playing Space Harrier at the arcade, to buying capsule toys, to going to a host bar, to beating up Japanese biker thugs. I love also how it is SOOO incredibly japanese and really give you a taste of japanese culture and daily living. Probably the biggest reason I love Shenmue however, is that it is such an emotional game. I mean this in the sense that it makes you feel Ryo's emotions for revenge throughout the game. Also, the story itself, combines with the visuals and cut scenes creates such a memorable emotional response. This game is through and through the most beautiful masterpiece of gaming I have ever played. Yu Suzuki's greatest achievement no doubt, we can only hope that some day we'll get to play the rest of this epic and figure out how the story of Ryo's revenge is concluded.

Banjo Kazooie.

That is all.

Super Mario All-Stars (SNES)

I've been playing video games since the Atari 2600, but it was the Super Mario Bros. series that really developed my love for video games. I've played just about every game in the series and everything about 1, 2, 3, and Super Mario World--the ones I'm most familiar with--(the PAL version is Super Mario Bros. All-Stars + Super Mario World which is even better) is flawless whether it's graphics, music, characters, gameplay, design,story, and overall variety. To have all ofthese in one package is really difficult to beat in my opinion.

I love this game because it is the most-perfect RPG I've ever played. The graphics were astounding when it came out, and can still impress to this day (but may not be the top game out there anymore). The controls are tight and responsive. The menu systems is intuitive. Also, the quick-travel feature is a Godsend in regards to the previous game in the series: Morrowind, which you spent like half your time travelling. In addition, the combat system has greatly improved over Morrowind.

But beyond the slick polish and updates to the series, the Elder Scrolls games at their core have always been great RPGs. Massive, open-ended worlds to explore and battle in. Sprawling towns and cities to interact in, each with it's own flavor. An incredible amount of dungeons, bases, wizards towers, and what-not to battle through. An amazing array of enemies: human (of many c-l-asses (Gamespot won't let me spell that right)), demonic, and creature. You can make your character anything you wish him/her to be: Warrior, Mage, Healer, Rogue, Ranger, Merchant, Assassin, or something in-betwen. A number of races to choose from. Incredibly detailed NPCs with unique schedules and personalities. A unique and rewarding level-up system. Tons of loot to find. An unimaginable amount of spells to learn. And enough Guilds, Quests, and Storyline to keep you busy for dozens upon dozens of hours.

And The Shivering Isles expansion is arguably even cooler than the main-storyline. You get to see madness and chaos personified in the people and landscape around you. It's crazy.

i like a whole mess of games - but my favorite is goldeneye because well goldeneye is just that good even today i still play it - even with a remake out the 64 game will never be put down ,there has been 4 other games plus the remake i like but this is the originator , and as they say nothing beats the original !

Aa Shenmue and Elder Scrolls IV. those are still great amazing games. :)

Sonic adventure is the only game in my opinion that is tied with my favorite game Shadow of the Colossus

My favorite game usually changes after a while, but right now it is Paper Mario. I love this game more than any other Mario because it is chock full of story. I love running around the towns, listening to what each townsperson has to say, having different partners helping you, doing fun side quests, etc. There was just so much more to do compared to the "follow from point A to point B, stomp on enemies, beat boss, repeat." Though I suppose Paper Mario kinda followed the same pattern, there was more story during it all. More dialogue. Just so so so much fun. Love it!

My favorite game usually changes after a while, but right now it is Paper Mario. I love this game more than any other Mario because it is chock full of story. I love running around the towns, listening to what each townsperson has to say, having different partners helping you, doing fun side quests, etc. There was just so much more to do compared to the "follow from point A to point B, stomp on enemies, beat boss, repeat." Though I suppose Paper Mario kinda followed the same pattern, there was more story during it all. More dialogue. Just so so so much fun. Love it!

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Metal Gear Sold because I remember nights, when I was younger, staying up playing that game.