Metacritic 95+ games

myp · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 15:12

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64) [99]
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 (PS) [98]
Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3) [98]
SoulCalibur (DC) [98]
Super Mario Galaxy (WII) [97]
Super Mario Galaxy 2 (WII) [97]
Grand Theft Auto V (PS3) [97]
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 (PS2) [97]
Perfect Dark (N64) [97]
Metroid Prime (GC) [97]
Grand Theft Auto III (PS2) [97]
Halo: Combat Evolved (XBOX) [97]
NFL 2K1 (DC) [97]
Half-Life 2 (PC) [96]
Out of the Park Baseball 2007 (PC) [96]
BioShock (X360) [96]
GoldenEye 007 (N64) [96]
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (PS3) [96]
Resident Evil 4 (GC) [96]
Batman: Arkham City (PS3) [96]
Tekken 3 (PS) [96]
Mass Effect 2 (X360) [96]
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (GC) [96]
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (X360) [96]
Half-Life (PC) [96]
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (GC) [96]
Gran Turismo (PS) [96]
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (PS2) [96]
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn (PC) [95]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (PS2) [95]
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (PS2) [95]
LittleBigPlanet (PS3) [95]
Red Dead Redemption (PS3) [95]
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec (PS2) [95]
Halo 2 (XBOX) [95]
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (N64) [95]
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (GBA) [95]
The Last of Us (PS3) [95]
Madden NFL 2003 (PS2) [95]
Portal 2 (PC) [95]

I have played 21/40 games on this list, but only completed eight of them - the shame of it!

Caveats:
I have removed duplicates on other platforms, so it counts if you've played it on another (eg, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 was released on PlayStation 2, PlayStation, Game Boy Color, GameCube, Xbox, Game Boy Advance, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo 64 and Mac OS X!).
I have also discounted compilations, such as the Legend of Zelda Collector's Edition and the Orange Box.

markg · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 16566

29, probably only finished a handful of them, though.

Mr Dave · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 15:26

These ones:

*The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64) [99]
*Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3) [98]
*SoulCalibur (DC) [98]
Super Mario Galaxy (WII) [97]
*Metroid Prime (GC) [97]
Grand Theft Auto III (PS2) [97]
*Halo: Combat Evolved (XBOX) [97]
*Half-Life 2 (PC) [96]
*BioShock (X360) [96]
GoldenEye 007 (N64) [96]
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (PS3) [96]
Resident Evil 4 (GC) [96]
Batman: Arkham City (PS3) [96]
*Mass Effect 2 (X360) [96]
*The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (GC) [96]
*The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (X360) [96]
*Half-Life (PC) [96]
*The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (GC) [96]
*Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (PS2) [96]
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn (PC) [95]
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (PS2) [95]
*LittleBigPlanet (PS3) [95]
*Red Dead Redemption (PS3) [95]
*Halo 2 (XBOX) [95]
*The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (N64) [95]
*The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (GBA) [95]
*Portal 2 (PC) [95]

With TLOU on my list of things to play.

27 then. Completed 19, apparently.

Grim... · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 15:29

I've played all but Perfect Dark, NFL 2K1, Out of the Park Baseball 2007 and Madded NFL 2003. I didn't play Soul Calibur on the DreamCast, so I don't know if that counts.

myp · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 15:33

Grim... wrote:

I didn't play Soul Calibur on the DreamCast, so I don't know if that counts.

I wrote:

I have removed duplicates on other platforms, so it counts if you've played it on another

Mr Dave · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 15:33

Also:RE4 was a bit poo. I don't think it aged well.

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38474

15 played, 5 completed.

TheVision · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 15:34

I own 32 of them.

I am doing this right aren't I?

MaliA · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 15:34

Played 20.

Mr Dave · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 15:36

The baseball game seems a little incongrous. In that I've never heard of it.

Did it get reviewed by about 5 sites or something?

Mr Dave · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 15:39

That was a good guess.

User score: 2.8

Hmm.

myp · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 15:40

I've played a couple of the OOTP games. They're good, but not 95+ good. I wouldn't pay attention to user scores on Metacritic. They're mentalists.

TheVision · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 15:41

We should compile our own top ten.

Grim... · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 15:43

TheVision wrote:

We should compile our own top ten.

I was thinking about this recently.

Runcle · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 15:43

Played 29, Completed 19.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 (PS) [98]
Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3) [98]
SoulCalibur (DC) [98]
Grand Theft Auto V (PS3) [97]
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 (PS2) [97]
Perfect Dark (N64) [97]
Metroid Prime (GC) [97]
Grand Theft Auto III (PS2) [97]
Halo: Combat Evolved (XBOX) [97]
Half-Life 2 (PC) [96]
BioShock (X360) [96]
GoldenEye 007 (N64) [96]
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (PS3) [96]
Resident Evil 4 (GC) [96]
Batman: Arkham City (PS3) [96]
Tekken 3 (PS) [96]
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (GC) [96]
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (X360) [96]
Half-Life (PC) [96]
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (GC) [96]
Gran Turismo (PS) [96]
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (PS2) [96]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (PS2) [95]
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (PS2) [95]
LittleBigPlanet (PS3) [95]
Red Dead Redemption (PS3) [95]
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec (PS2) [95]
The Last of Us (PS3) [95]
Portal 2 (PC) [95]

TheVision · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 15:46

Grim... wrote:

TheVision wrote:

We should compile our own top ten.

I was thinking about this recently.

Then let's do it!

Runcle · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 15:49

TheVision wrote:

Grim... wrote:

TheVision wrote:

We should compile our own top ten.

I was thinking about this recently.

Then let's do it!

Didn't we do it years ago?

Grim... · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 15:50

Mr Dave · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 15:51

And by the virtue of me not voting, RE4 came top.

Grim... · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 15:52

I completed Halo, Half Life 2, Bioshock, Resi4, Batman, Tekken 3, Mass Effect 2, Half Life, and Portal 2.

More than Myp, somehow :shrug:

Runcle · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 15:53

Is there a link for the previous best games list? I'm useless at finding stuff on here.

myp · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 16:00

Grim... wrote:

I completed Halo, Half Life 2, Bioshock, Resi4, Batman, Tekken 3, Mass Effect 2, Half Life, and Portal 2.

More than Myp, somehow :shrug:

I wasn't particularly into gaming much until the last gen. My completed games are: GTA IV, GTA V, Halo, HL2, HL1, RDR, TLoU and Portal 2.

They are all 360/PS3 games apart from HL1 & 2 which I finished first on PC c2002-2004 before I got a 360. Oh and Halo 1 which I played on a 360 using BC.

Bear in mind that Metacritic doesn't take into account any games older than the PS1 gen, I don't think.

Curiosity · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 16:01

British Nervoso wrote:

I've played a couple of the OOTP games. They're good, but not 95+ good. I wouldn't pay attention to user scores on Metacritic. They're mentalists.

To be fair, a lot of the games on that list are rubbish anyway.

TheVision · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 16:04

British Nervoso wrote:

Bear in mind that Metacritic doesn't take into account any games older than the PS1 gen, I don't think.

I didn't know this. They should.

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14493

Played 32 (mainly missing sports games)

Completed is an odd one - how do you 'complete' Madden or Tekken for example but I'd be happy saying completed around 19

Bobbyaro · **Joined:** 18th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 11843

Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3) [98] about 2 hours of play, then traded it in.
Halo: Combat Evolved (XBOX) [97]
Half-Life 2 (PC) [96]
BioShock (X360) [96]
Resident Evil 4 (GC) [96] didn't get very far, on the Wii.
Tekken 3 (PS) [96] didn't own, played a little(!)
Mass Effect 2 (X360) [96]
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (X360) [96] - only recently bought
Half-Life (PC) [96]
Halo 2 (XBOX) [95]
Portal 2 (PC) [95]

Also played a little of Goldeneye, but not very much and never owned it.

Edit: bold = "completed"

myp · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 16:06

TheVision wrote:

British Nervoso wrote:

Bear in mind that Metacritic doesn't take into account any games older than the PS1 gen, I don't think.

I didn't know this. They should.

I think by the very nature that internet review sites didn't exist during this period, it would be difficult. I suppose they could tot up all scores for print magazines, but this would be very time consuming, and as you can no longer buy these games in the main, rather moot.

Bobbyaro · **Joined:** 18th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 11843

Actually, i think you'll find that games didn't exist before that period!

myp · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 16:10

Bobbyaro wrote:

Actually, i think you'll find that games didn't exist before that period!

I just sensed Chinny exploding with rage.

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14493

Runcle wrote:

Is there a link for the previous best games list? I'm useless at finding stuff on here.

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=4191

Nearly 5 years ago

myp · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 16:17

zaphod79 wrote:

Runcle wrote:

Is there a link for the previous best games list? I'm useless at finding stuff on here.

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=4191

Nearly 5 years ago

Doing another would be brilliant. Well volunteered.

TheVision · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 16:17

Let's do it! I'll have a look tonight and start a proper thread.

I just need to find out what we did before and see what works.

Curiosity · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 16:36

Change the scoring metric from last time, which was simple and effective, but limited.

Bamba · **Joined:** 25th Jul, 2010 **Posts:** 11128

I've played 16 and completed 14 of those, which isn't bad.

Dr Lave · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 5979

Completed 15.
Completed and/or Played: 34
No Interest: 3
Not played (yet): 3

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COMPLETED: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64) [99]
COMPLETED: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 (PS) [98]
COMPLETED: Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3) [98]
PLAYED: SoulCalibur (DC) [98]
COMPLETED: Super Mario Galaxy (WII) [97]
PLAYED: Super Mario Galaxy 2 (WII) [97]
COMPLETED: Grand Theft Auto V (PS3) [97]
PLAYED: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 (PS2) [97]
PLAYED: Perfect Dark (N64) [97]
PLAYED: Metroid Prime (GC) [97]
PLAYED: Grand Theft Auto III (PS2) [97]
COMPLETED:Halo: Combat Evolved (XBOX) [97]
WHO CARES - SPORTS: NFL 2K1 (DC) [97]
COMPLETED: Half-Life 2 (PC) [96]
WHO CARES - SPORTS: Out of the Park Baseball 2007 (PC) [96]
COMPLETED: BioShock (X360) [96]
PLAYED: GoldenEye 007 (N64) [96]
COMPLETED: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (PS3) [96]
COMPLETED: Resident Evil 4 (GC) [96]
OWN - YET TO PLAY: Batman: Arkham City (PS3) [96]
PLAYED: Tekken 3 (PS) [96]
COMPLETED: Mass Effect 2 (X360) [96]
COMPLETED: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (GC) [96]
PLAYED: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (X360) [96]
PLAYED: Half-Life (PC) [96]
COMPLETED: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (GC) [96]
PLAYED - PISH: Gran Turismo (PS) [96]
NOPE: Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (PS2) [96]
PLAYED - PISH: Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn (PC) [95]
PLAYED: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (PS2) [95]
PLAYED: Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (PS2) [95]
PLAYED: LittleBigPlanet (PS3) [95]
PLAYED: Red Dead Redemption (PS3) [95]
NOPE: Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec (PS2) [95]
COMPLETED: Halo 2 (XBOX) [95]
PLAYED: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (N64) [95]
PLAYED: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (GBA) [95]
PLAYING: The Last of Us (PS3) [95]
SPORTS - WHO CARES: Madden NFL 2003 (PS2) [95]
COMPLETED: Portal 2 (PC) [95]

zaphod79 · **Joined:** 16th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 14493

TheVision wrote:

Let's do it! I'll have a look tonight and start a proper thread.

I just need to find out what we did before and see what works.

This is the thread from the original

http://www.beexcellenttoeachother.com/f ... f=3&t=4023

TheVision · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 17:21

Thanks Zaphod.

TheVision · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 17:31

Curiosity wrote:

Change the scoring metric from last time, which was simple and effective, but limited.

How so? What would you suggest?

Trousers · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 3073

Played 24
Completed 17

Curiosity · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 17:59

TheVision wrote:

Curiosity wrote:

Change the scoring metric from last time, which was simple and effective, but limited.

How so? What would you suggest?

I think before you have a top ten, and it was scored 10pts for first, 9 for second, etc.

Should be more weighted towards points for top place.

Depends on whether you think a first place or three 14th places deserves more points.

Derek The Halls · **Joined:** 31st Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 3742

Does it count if I've only played it for about 5 minutes? If so this is what I've played.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64) [99]
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 (PS) [98]
Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3) [98]
SoulCalibur (DC) [98]
Super Mario Galaxy (WII) [97]
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 (PS2) [97]
Perfect Dark (N64) [97]
Metroid Prime (GC) [97]
Grand Theft Auto III (PS2) [97]
Halo: Combat Evolved (XBOX) [97]
Half-Life 2 (PC) [96]
BioShock (X360) [96]
GoldenEye 007 (N64) [96]
Resident Evil 4 (GC) [96]
Tekken 3 (PS) [96]
Mass Effect 2 (X360) [96]
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (GC) [96]
Half-Life (PC) [96]
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (GC) [96]
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (PS2) [96]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (PS2) [95]
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (PS2) [95]
LittleBigPlanet (PS3) [95]
Red Dead Redemption (PS3) [95]
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (N64) [95]

How many have I played significantly?

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64) [99]
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 (PS) [98]
SoulCalibur (DC) [98]
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 (PS2) [97]
Perfect Dark (N64) [97]
GoldenEye 007 (N64) [96]
Tekken 3 (PS) [96]
LittleBigPlanet (PS3) [95]
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (N64) [95]

So there you have it.

RuySan · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 3542

I played most of them, and i do think the only ones dserving to be on that list are Metroid Prime, Resident Evil 4 and Wind Waker.

Half-Life 2, Halo, Twilight Princess and Bioshock??? Gaming Journalism is the worst

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38474

Half Life 2 was a landmark. Fully deserves classic status in my eyes

lasermink · **Joined:** 31st Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 1883

Finished 20 of them, currently working on 2 more (Arkham Asylum and Red Dead Redemption).

I finish most games I start, I think. Maybe that's why I have such a huge backlog.

RuySan · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 3542

DavPaz wrote:

Half Life 2 was a landmark. Fully deserves classic status in my eyes

Looked great. Bored me to tears.

Mr Dave · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 19:35

I thought it looked fairly brown when it was released. Only got it later in the orange box, and thought it ok but not exactly awe inspiring.

myp · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 19:52

RuySan wrote:

DavPaz wrote:

Half Life 2 was a landmark. Fully deserves classic status in my eyes

Looked great. Bored me to tears.

It's ok, DavPaz doesn't like Crackdown. :Belm:

Dr Zoidberg · **Joined:** 15th Oct, 2010 **Posts:** 5176

I've only played 17 off the list, and some of those were only brief goes.

MaliA · **Posted:** Fri Feb 21, 2014 20:45

NERD HIERARCHY ESTABLISH!

DavPaz · **Joined:** 27th Jun, 2008 **Posts:** 38474

British Nervoso wrote:

RuySan wrote:

DavPaz wrote:

Half Life 2 was a landmark. Fully deserves classic status in my eyes

Looked great. Bored me to tears.

It's ok, DavPaz doesn't like Crackdown. :Belm:

Unplayable tosh.

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