What Game From This Gen That We Will Still Be Talking About Many Gens From Now?

I say MGS4, i think it set the standard so high for storytelling in games that games from future gens will be compared to it...

hmm Demons Souls I think

Probably Gears of War, one of the Call of Duty 4 and subseqeuently every game after it, Galaxy maybe Uncharted 3 if its big enough

Portal and Starcraft 2. One still has games making references of it and the other one will be played long after this generation is gone.

Of course I am sure Too Human will be remembered as well, for the wrong reasons.

I'll still be talking about BioShock I don't know about everyone else.

World of Warcraft :P

Probably Gears, Mass Effect and Uncharted series.

Uncharted 2.

It marked the beggining of interactive cinematic storytelling and cinematic experience done right.

Portal, Bioshock,Starcraft 2, Gears, COD:MW,SMG1+2, Demon's Souls because they were good or popular, and Too Human, Twilight Princess, and GT5 because they flopped.

Super Mario Galaxy 1/2 and The Last Guardian are the two I think will be most well-remembered.

Uncharted 2.

It marked the beggining of cinematic storytelling and cinematic experience.

Uncharted 2.

It marked the beggining of cinematic storytelling and cinematic experience.

tonitorsi

KOTOR did that.

BioShock. I didn't think it was as good as people made it out to be, but the game certainly left a lasting impression as far as video game stories go, and I don't think people will forget about that for some time to come.

[QUOTE="tonitorsi"]

Uncharted 2.

It marked the beggining of cinematic storytelling and cinematic experience.

waltefmoney

KOTOR did that.

See edit.

Should've made it more clear... :D

Uncharted 2.

It marked the beggining of interactive cinematic storytelling and cinematic experience done right.

See edit.

Should've made it more clear... :D

tonitorsi

KOTOR did everything right.

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Uncharted 2.

It marked the beggining of interactive cinematic storytelling and cinematic experience done right.

moose_knuckler

Then I'll agree to disagree.

There must be a reason why UC2 did it...and was praised to the holy heavens....

KOTOR did that.

waltefmoney

[QUOTE="moose_knuckler"][QUOTE="tonitorsi"]

Uncharted 2.

It marked the beggining of interactive cinematic storytelling and cinematic experience done right.

Then I'll agree to disagree.

There must be a reason why UC2 did it...and was praised to the holy heavens....

[QUOTE="tonitorsi"]

See edit.

Should've made it more clear... :D

waltefmoney

KOTOR did everything right.

You're on to something here....

I bet a lot of people will still talk about Crysis and how it was held up as the best looking game for such a long time (even though by then it will look like crap :P).

You're on to something here....

tonitorsi

What do you mean?

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[QUOTE="moose_knuckler"]^This wouldn't be correct either. moose_knuckler

Then I'll agree to disagree.

There must be a reason why UC2 did it...and was praised to the holy heavens....

Then it seems you have not played Uncharted 2, at all.

You forget the part I said interactive cinematic experience. Sure as hell KOTOR didn't have that part :P

Then it seems you have not played Uncharted 2, at all.

You forget the part I said interactive cinematic experience. Sure as hell KOTOR didn't have that part :P

tonitorsi

KOTOR's lightsaber fights look like they were taken directly from a Star Wars movie, and are much more interactive than any Uncharted 2 explosion/collapsing bridge.

[QUOTE="moose_knuckler"][QUOTE="tonitorsi"]

Then I'll agree to disagree.

There must be a reason why UC2 did it...and was praised to the holy heavens....

Then it seems you have not played Uncharted 2, at all.

You forget the part I said interactive cinematic experience. Sure as hell KOTOR didn't have that part :P

I don't think I will ever get bored of borderlands. It's co-op perfection.

Well, when all the CoD players grow up they'll talk about how much fun Modern Warfare was when they were eight years old kinda like how a lot of us remember our SNES, N64, PS1, etc :P

So my vote goes to Modern Warfare!

Mass Effect comes to mind. Never played such a mindblowing series.

Uncharted 2 may get nods, but I doubt it has the longevity as a game like Demon's Souls or Mass Effect has becuase it's quite weak on the story (in comparison to Mass Effect which will be known for the story) and didn't really revolutionize anything, just did everything perfectly.

Mass Effect comes to mind. Never played such a mindblowing series.

Uncharted 2 may get nods, but I doubt it has the longevity as a game like Demon's Souls or Mass Effect has becuase it's quite weak on the story (in comparison to Mass Effect which will be known for the story) and didn't really revolutionize anything, just did everything perfectly.

Wasdie

Agreed. Mass Effect is the first game that comes to mind with these kind of threads for me. Uncharted 2 will be remembered for, if anything, bringing an unusual level of polish to action games like that.

Probably Gears, Mass Effect and Uncharted series.

PAL360

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[QUOTE="moose_knuckler"]Through reasoning, I've found the case to be all about the graphics and scripted events. Given that limiting options in games seems to be the new "edgy" thing to do, it received really high ratings :D. moose_knuckler

Then it seems you have not played Uncharted 2, at all.

You forget the part I said interactive cinematic experience. Sure as hell KOTOR didn't have that part :P

Yes there have been MANY games that have gotten the cinematic freel right well before Uncharted:

MGS 1-3

Final Fantasy 7-10

Silent Hill 2

Fatal Frame 2

God of War 1-2

etc.

Seriously, this has been a pretty common thing in games for years now...

Anyways, as to memorable games this gen. my vote goes to:

Rock Band 3 (It has completely blurred the line between game and real instrument playing)

World of Warcraft (If anything for it's sheer addictiveness)

Dead Space (Only memorable horror game this gen unfortunately...)

Half Life 2 Series (This is just such a phenominal game right here)

Halo Reach (Cause it's freaking Halo)

[QUOTE="Wasdie"]

Mass Effect comes to mind. Never played such a mindblowing series.

Uncharted 2 may get nods, but I doubt it has the longevity as a game like Demon's Souls or Mass Effect has becuase it's quite weak on the story (in comparison to Mass Effect which will be known for the story) and didn't really revolutionize anything, just did everything perfectly.

psn8214

Agreed. Mass Effect is the first game that comes to mind with these kind of threads for me. Uncharted 2 will be remembered for, if anything, bringing an unusual level of polish to action games like that.

I disagree psn.

If ya'll think UC2 is all about graphics...then please don't play UC3 :?

Games don't get awarded GOTY 40 times, get to be 6th highest rated game of all time just because of graphics.

If so Crysis would have topped OoT a long time ago.

Games don't get awarded GOTY 40 times, get to be 6th highest rated game of all time just because of graphics.

tonitorsi

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[QUOTE="Wasdie"]

Mass Effect comes to mind. Never played such a mindblowing series.

Uncharted 2 may get nods, but I doubt it has the longevity as a game like Demon's Souls or Mass Effect has becuase it's quite weak on the story (in comparison to Mass Effect which will be known for the story) and didn't really revolutionize anything, just did everything perfectly.

Agreed. Mass Effect is the first game that comes to mind with these kind of threads for me. Uncharted 2 will be remembered for, if anything, bringing an unusual level of polish to action games like that.

I disagree psn.

If ya'll think UC2 is all about graphics...then please don't play UC3 :?

Games don't get awarded GOTY 40 times, get to be 6th highest rated game of all time just because of graphics.

If so Crysis would have topped OoT a long time ago.

Mass Effect comes to mind. Never played such a mindblowing series.

Uncharted 2 may get nods, but I doubt it has the longevity as a game like Demon's Souls or Mass Effect has becuase it's quite weak on the story (in comparison to Mass Effect which will be known for the story) and didn't really revolutionize anything, just did everything perfectly.

Wasdie

It did raised the bar for cinematic story telling, set a benchmark on consoles, and introduced a new form of cinematic interactive gameplay thats not been performed on other games to the level ND does it.....and thats besides doing everyting perfectly like you mentioned. Which is also another thing ND did flawlessly.

I dont think anyody gives UC2 this kind of credit. :|

I know ND may not have a record like Bioware, but they created a game that imo...eclipses may other games this generation.

World of Warcraft :P

Deathx56

Super Mario Galaxy 1/2 and The Last Guardian are the two I think will be most well-remembered.

foxhound_fox

This also add in Donkey Kong Country Returns. Also for bad reasons add in Lair and Too Human because they are bad.

Nintendo_Ownes7

I remember my first video game on the Intellevision. I was just filled with so much wonderment and curiosity when I was able to interact with what happened on my television screen

I also remember playing my very first 3D game. It was on the N64. Again, I was filled with a large amount of wonderment when I could navigate a big world in all three demensions

And now, I have played Super Mario Galaxy 2. It's the very first time since my first play session withthe N64 that I have regained this child like sense of wonderment. It's a certain sense that this isn't merely a company constructing a product for you, but an experience so magical and seemlessly perfect that the thought that a group of humans created such a thing seems unlikely. It's an entity of pure joy and I get lost in it

So, if anything, Super Mario Galaxy 2 will be THE memory of this generation for me. It gave me that glorious undefinable feeling I have only felt twice before as a gamer

I remember my first video game on the Intellevision. I was just filled with so much wonderment and curiosity when I was able to interact with what happened on my television screen

I also remember playing my very first 3D game. It was on the N64. Again, I was filled with a large amount of wonderment when I could navigate a big world in all three demensions

And now, I have played Super Mario Galaxy 2. It's the very first time since my first play session withthe N64 that I have regained this child like sense of wonderment. It's a certain sense that this isn't merely a company constructing a product for you, but an experience so magical and seemlessly perfect that the thought that a group of humans created such a thing seems unlikely. It's an entity of pure joy and I get lost in it

So, if anything, Super Mario Galaxy 2 will be THE memory of this generation for me. It gave me that glorious undefinable feeling I have only felt twice before as a gamer

Pikminmaniac

There's plenty.

• Mass Effect. I don't think there is another game this gen with a universe crafted with such care and passion. Escapism at its finest.
• Braid. As far as the "games as art" debate goes, this game seriously pushed the envelope on what gaming can truly aspire to.
• Portal. I didn't even like the game, but it's impossible to deny the brilliant concept it brought to the table (and will hopefully be fulfilled in Portal 2, unlike the original game)
• Grand Theft Auto 4. The creation of Liberty City is one of most remarkable achievements of this generation.
• Super Mario Galaxy 2. G2 especially because unlike the original game, it created a perfect mix of the old and new. It shows how an already incredible series can still redefine itself without ever relying on nostalgia.
• STALKER. In terms of atmosphere, it lands on a level of dread and gloom that was otherwise unreachable before it came. The fact that is uses an actual location helps tremendously, but GSC does a good job incorporating their own haunting layer.

Of course, there are many others that I'm leaving out. Needless to say this generation will never be remembered for one single game.

Demon Souls - The only masterpiece came out this gen so far.

I can see MGS4 being talked about the same way in a couple of generations as MGS1 is right now.