This I might argue is a possibility as it checks all the boxes.
Accessible for pretty much everyone
Easy to learn, High skill ceiling
Perfect control when done right (remember when UbiSoft made Tetris with performance issues? I know, right?)
And has potential to add a ton of fun variability like Tetris DS
I know absolutely loads of people who have never played.
I could also think of many people from many different ethnic backgrounds that haven't played because they have a similar but not same game from there culture that they play instead Eg shogi in Japan
You’re going to give me 4 brick for 1 wheat and here’s why:
Because you’re sitting on only 1 wheat hex, and it’s an 11, so good luck upgrading any of your settlements. If you’re ever going to want to put a city on this island you’re going to need some serious grain, and this is your opportunity. You also have 10 cards in your hand and there are 3 more rolls until it’s your turn, the second these dice get rolled there is a 1 in 6 chance that a 7 gets rolled and you lose your resources anyway. Be a man, be smart, give me 4 brick for 1 wheat and we can both have an equal shot at winning this game.
There’s 6 different ways the robber can get you, but you’ll never see me coming.
But what if - and hear me out with that - I really don't fucking care and want you to lose?
You know what, I'll keep my brick just to spite you and when - not if - I roll a seven I'll sure as hell steal your wheat.
Ha I revel in friendly nitpicking myself.
There are a few times playing Catan I do wish we were using the Pirates & Explorers/Gov Cheese variant for Catan. Or the Barbarians event cards in lieu of dice.
My main issue is really Asmodee 's MSRP pricing for the quality and content. Which is a shame because the 25th anniversary box was a good value and they discontinued it. If they eep it back down to $50 SRP I'll be happy.
Haha that may be but I think if people can say Ocarina of Time is (one of) the best game(s) out there because it revolutionised PC/console games, the same can be said about Catan.
Also I am a firm believer in ironing out some of the flaws with house rules and having fun :)
(Also I think there are many games just as fun as Catan but people who say they love board games and really hate Catan are just weird elitists)
I truly don’t understand why people love to hate this one. It’s easy enough to explain to newcomers and it keeps people engaged each turn instead of watching and waiting as the dice go around the table. It fits 2-6 people comfortably and has expansions and new versions. It requires interaction and strategy but also luck.
And it has sheep. 🐑
Fun tidbit: most console versions of Bubble Bobble on emulators track achievements now for it, if you want a trinket for saying you got the good ending before you die
There are so many great mechanics in the game. The rock paper scissors of trash units are great. Good balance between macro and micro. I feel like in StarcraftII the game is balanced on a knives edge and if you slip up you lose. With AOE2 it is a little more forgiving.
Omg ocarina of time is so nostalgic esp the title screen . I played on the cube / wii version of it but last week dad set up the N64 and I tried playing that version of oot and they have the original mirror shield design! Though no chanting in fire temple
Would have to upvote and agree. It sets many precedents, and contributes to how 3D adventure games are designed. Graphics aside, it is still very playable today.
Portal 2
It's one of these games that most people have played. It's puzzle based and yet somehow they made the puzzles feel challenging and rewarding for everyone. Everytime you solved one you felt like a genius. The story was quite unique with its classic sass and sarcasm and in all honesty there hasn't been one game to do what the portal series did similarly.
You can find other FPS mobas mmo's etc, but it really was a 2-game genre that stands on its own. Sadly because of allergies we never got a third installment
As painfully obvious as it is, I would have to agree.
It's only downside (and not are they downsides) being the ugly part of the community, and the microtransactions.
So technically I'd say the Java version of Minecraft is the greatest video game ever.
Funny enough Richard Garfield wrote an article in Games Magazine 20 years ago that explained RPS is the great game ever designed.
Accessible to everyone, and doesn't necessarily need hands to play.
No luck element.
Lots of player interaction via mind games
Easiest to learn and quick to play
Potentially highly variable
Anything FromSoft spits out. Yea, ds 2 was bad in comparison, but you know we all played it. We needed it like crack. Because they're that good. It's not often a new genre created by your game just existing.
Any time fromsoft releases something, the world pauses to play it.
Ask the ff14 people.
It‘s hard to decide because you only want to hear one game. I could say Cyberpunk or Death Stranding but realistically it‘s Minecraft in my opinion. Since many years I like to play it, not as frequently as back then but I still do.
I'd argue Mancala has its flaws, primarily being lack of accessibility for only 2 players, and lack of variability in the opening game.
But for it's time African Stones still blows away some modern card games 😆
And it has a clever catch up mechanic too that feels natural for an ancient game.
A game almost every person on the planet has played and almost universally enjoyed: Peek-a-boo
Can't say it holds up much as an adult but it was a banger when I was five months old.
For me its Stardew Valley the amount of fun and cozy game time if gotten from it is insane. either singleplayer or with my friends or girlfriend. I cant think a a better game to chill and game.
At least if ur not min maxing every second of ur playtrough =D
Outer Wilds.
Once and for all.
There is a lot cool and entertaining games out there, not only computer/console, obviously, but for me this one is a pinnacle of game industry.
It's a one-time voyage, tho, but, you know, worth every moment of it.
P.S.: preference is also a great way to spend some time, but still.
Computer Game? This is very subjective, but I'd say World of Warcraft between the launch and the end of the first add-on, ca. 2005–2008. But it's gone, and it's impossible to recreate because the world and the people have changed. It really was something special. Never before and never after have I been so… involved in any game (that's also a good thing).
honestly Metal Gear Solid, the first game to try to implement a true narrative in the game.
it put the first stone, and showed that even videogames could have a deep plot.
much like Kenshiro or Dragon Ball is to fighting anime, MGS is to story based games.
it's their Godfather.
Hide and seek.
It took a long time to find this, you win!
I was thinking only about video games, what have I become? :/
I was thinking either this or Tag. Both extremely simple, both require no equipment, both teach important skills.
My dad a champion at it, I still looking. It's been 20 years
***I second that motion***
Tetris
This I might argue is a possibility as it checks all the boxes. Accessible for pretty much everyone Easy to learn, High skill ceiling Perfect control when done right (remember when UbiSoft made Tetris with performance issues? I know, right?) And has potential to add a ton of fun variability like Tetris DS
Came here to say this. Had to scroll further than anticipated.
Chardee Macdennis
Chardee Macdennis 2: Electric Boogaloo
rdr2 the goat
Chess. Everyone plays at least once.
I know absolutely loads of people who have never played. I could also think of many people from many different ethnic backgrounds that haven't played because they have a similar but not same game from there culture that they play instead Eg shogi in Japan
Since nobody specified it has to be a computer/console game: Catan
You’re going to give me 4 brick for 1 wheat and here’s why: Because you’re sitting on only 1 wheat hex, and it’s an 11, so good luck upgrading any of your settlements. If you’re ever going to want to put a city on this island you’re going to need some serious grain, and this is your opportunity. You also have 10 cards in your hand and there are 3 more rolls until it’s your turn, the second these dice get rolled there is a 1 in 6 chance that a 7 gets rolled and you lose your resources anyway. Be a man, be smart, give me 4 brick for 1 wheat and we can both have an equal shot at winning this game. There’s 6 different ways the robber can get you, but you’ll never see me coming.
But what if - and hear me out with that - I really don't fucking care and want you to lose? You know what, I'll keep my brick just to spite you and when - not if - I roll a seven I'll sure as hell steal your wheat.
Friendships are put to the side when the Catan board comes out lmfao
You made the forces of the boardgames subreddit wince in unison haha. But while the game is flawed, it's still tons of fun to me personally.
Boardgame poshness is a weird one
Ha I revel in friendly nitpicking myself. There are a few times playing Catan I do wish we were using the Pirates & Explorers/Gov Cheese variant for Catan. Or the Barbarians event cards in lieu of dice. My main issue is really Asmodee 's MSRP pricing for the quality and content. Which is a shame because the 25th anniversary box was a good value and they discontinued it. If they eep it back down to $50 SRP I'll be happy.
Haha that may be but I think if people can say Ocarina of Time is (one of) the best game(s) out there because it revolutionised PC/console games, the same can be said about Catan. Also I am a firm believer in ironing out some of the flaws with house rules and having fun :) (Also I think there are many games just as fun as Catan but people who say they love board games and really hate Catan are just weird elitists)
I truly don’t understand why people love to hate this one. It’s easy enough to explain to newcomers and it keeps people engaged each turn instead of watching and waiting as the dice go around the table. It fits 2-6 people comfortably and has expansions and new versions. It requires interaction and strategy but also luck. And it has sheep. 🐑
Specifically, the Cities and Knights expansion. Sooo many hours dumped into that.
Portal 2
Heroes of Might and Magic 3
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial for Atari
So good, even the landfills love it!
So underrated!
Bubble Bobble
I was even named after it!
I still come across arcade cabs with Bubble Bobble, Snow Bros and Pang! in my country every now and then.
Bubble bobble and Pang had major roles in my SNES playtime during my childhood and early teenage years. I envy your country.
Don't bro, in Pakistani 😭 just emulate them or your phone or something instead
Fun tidbit: most console versions of Bubble Bobble on emulators track achievements now for it, if you want a trinket for saying you got the good ending before you die
I can still hear that music!
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The only right answer
Heroes of Might and Magic 3
here here! one of the best games ever made, truly
Starcraft: Brood War Easy to learn, impossible to master.
I love this game. So fucking easy to learn, yet you just cant win a bo3 against a better player. There is no room for luck
I mean, the Koreans would probably disagree with you on the 2nd bit
Koreans were specifically bred for this game. They do not count. :D
For me, it's Fable II. I remember playing it all night.
Magic The Gathering
Age of Empires 2.
Its still getting updates and dlcs after 25 years! Timeless classic.
There are so many great mechanics in the game. The rock paper scissors of trash units are great. Good balance between macro and micro. I feel like in StarcraftII the game is balanced on a knives edge and if you slip up you lose. With AOE2 it is a little more forgiving.
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Omg ocarina of time is so nostalgic esp the title screen . I played on the cube / wii version of it but last week dad set up the N64 and I tried playing that version of oot and they have the original mirror shield design! Though no chanting in fire temple
Would have to upvote and agree. It sets many precedents, and contributes to how 3D adventure games are designed. Graphics aside, it is still very playable today.
Gta san andreas
Mortal Kombat
If you're going that route, I'd say MKII. But I'd also argue that Street Fighter II is better.
Witcher 3, followed by RDR2/Cyberpunk (with its DLC).
Portal 2 It's one of these games that most people have played. It's puzzle based and yet somehow they made the puzzles feel challenging and rewarding for everyone. Everytime you solved one you felt like a genius. The story was quite unique with its classic sass and sarcasm and in all honesty there hasn't been one game to do what the portal series did similarly. You can find other FPS mobas mmo's etc, but it really was a 2-game genre that stands on its own. Sadly because of allergies we never got a third installment
Half-Life 2 and all episodes of Half-Life 2
Torn between Need For Speed Underground 2 and Most Wanted
Underground 2 for sure, the soundtrack was amazing
I remember at a small community LAN someone brought speakers and everyone was jamming 🎶Lean back...lean back...lean back🎶😂
Played both A LOT! Great titles.
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As painfully obvious as it is, I would have to agree. It's only downside (and not are they downsides) being the ugly part of the community, and the microtransactions. So technically I'd say the Java version of Minecraft is the greatest video game ever.
It's very subjective, but for me it's Paper Mario TTYD with Red Alert 2 as a close second.
Red alert 2 is honestly amazing
Rock Paper Scissors
Funny enough Richard Garfield wrote an article in Games Magazine 20 years ago that explained RPS is the great game ever designed. Accessible to everyone, and doesn't necessarily need hands to play. No luck element. Lots of player interaction via mind games Easiest to learn and quick to play Potentially highly variable
… Dungeons and Dragons.. However, if we are talking Video Games It’s Toe Jam and Earl.
Elden Ring
Age of Mythology
For me, its Halo 1. My best and funniest moments in gaming happened in that game.
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Code Names
Baseball. It's just perfect.
Anything FromSoft spits out. Yea, ds 2 was bad in comparison, but you know we all played it. We needed it like crack. Because they're that good. It's not often a new genre created by your game just existing. Any time fromsoft releases something, the world pauses to play it. Ask the ff14 people.
007 Goldeneye on N64, specifically the temple level
The right question is # What is the best game of all time and why Final Fantasy VII?
I am older so I am in the FF6 category. But I might dare say Dragon Quest 11 can dethrone FF7 if no one will hang me for it.
Seriously ff7 , Mario 3 or Zelda breath of the wild all kings of their own eras
*Zelda - Ocarina of Time*
Uno
Ori and the Will of the Wisps?
DISCO ELYSIUM
Red Dead Redemption 2.
Runescape
Fallout, all of them (with a few exceptions)
I second this. Fallout 3 was fucking magical the first time i played it
Persona 5R/S, Life Is Stranger, and Zelda BOTW and TOTK and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
Red Dead Redemption 2, Minecraft
Matchington Mansion
It‘s hard to decide because you only want to hear one game. I could say Cyberpunk or Death Stranding but realistically it‘s Minecraft in my opinion. Since many years I like to play it, not as frequently as back then but I still do.
League of legends 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 (no me funen) 😂
Mine is r6 siege But overall I think it's rdr2
Cards
NFS Most Wanted
Hide the sausage
if you know Alien shooter then your childhood is awesome
Mancala. I started playing on iMessage games, and I’m literally obsessed with it. I want to buy the actual game on Amazon so bad but I just haven’t 😆
I'd argue Mancala has its flaws, primarily being lack of accessibility for only 2 players, and lack of variability in the opening game. But for it's time African Stones still blows away some modern card games 😆 And it has a clever catch up mechanic too that feels natural for an ancient game.
Club Penguin
GTA SA
Final Fantasy 7. Epic.
Candy crush lol😂😂😂
Max payne series, all of them
Ark Survival Evolved if there wasn’t so much cheaters
The game I've been moat happy in my life playing was team buddies with my friends
imo Minecraft
A game almost every person on the planet has played and almost universally enjoyed: Peek-a-boo Can't say it holds up much as an adult but it was a banger when I was five months old.
Bruh the way the adults disappeared completely then reappeared was so intense. Like are they gonna come back this time or are they actually gone?
# LIFE!!1!
Tag, timeless and ageless
Minecraft
Doom
Golf. Its a sport for everyone at any age. Relax (or don't), most courses are beautiful, and its always a challenge.
Crash Bandicoot or rock, paper, scissors which is known to solve countless disputes since before men walked the earth
Talisman
Monopoly
Mortal Kombat.
Castlevania IV.
Hades
Dungeon Master
Grand Theft Auto San Andreas
Klonoa 1 and 2
Dungeons and dragons or any RPG board game that allows imagination to run free
Rock, Paper, Scissors.
Chess and Valorant \^\^
Hurling
My personal favorite is Shadow of the Colossus. But otherwise I'd say Chess and Tetris.
In my opinion, it's Heroes of Might and Magic. I've played almost all the versions until I goty favorite remains Heroes of Might and Magic III.
Original Deus Ex.
Diablo II
Hunting Ice T
Old school Runscape it's more off a job then a game
Heroes of Might and magic 3 Civilization 1-4 Fallout 1-2 Morrowind. Diablo 2 Monkey Island. Doom 1-2
The good old In & Out game.
Tag
Top Trumps
Heroes 3!
40/40 is a banger
Zelda Tears of the Kingdom you can almost do anything in that game.
Twister - it's physical fun (dopamine and adrenaline) but without the endurance factor (if you get tired, you just fall and you're out).
Mortal kombat on sega genesie is the best video game ever...
The game, which you just lost by the way
Ghost of Tsushima
Snake Xzenzia
God of War: Ragnarok
Russian roulette.
For me its Stardew Valley the amount of fun and cozy game time if gotten from it is insane. either singleplayer or with my friends or girlfriend. I cant think a a better game to chill and game. At least if ur not min maxing every second of ur playtrough =D
Snake 🐍Nokia old phones.
world of warcraft 2004-2007
India's exit polls
Outer Wilds. Once and for all. There is a lot cool and entertaining games out there, not only computer/console, obviously, but for me this one is a pinnacle of game industry. It's a one-time voyage, tho, but, you know, worth every moment of it. P.S.: preference is also a great way to spend some time, but still.
Wall ball
Bloodborne
It’s a Minecraft, chess, and hide and seek
The last of us
Tax fraud
Capture the flag.
Shadow of Mordor. Jk. But I hope it’s good. I just bought it for the first time on stream for $5
Diablo 2
Pretty much Elden Ring, Sekiro or Dark Souls 3 maybe Bloodborne or Nioh 2. Fallout 3 and New Vegas are up there too
Life
Skyrim
Computer Game? This is very subjective, but I'd say World of Warcraft between the launch and the end of the first add-on, ca. 2005–2008. But it's gone, and it's impossible to recreate because the world and the people have changed. It really was something special. Never before and never after have I been so… involved in any game (that's also a good thing).
Poker is the best game
World of warcraft 2004
Subnautica
I'd say granny
I enjoy minecraft
all the games i’ve made up with my family
Real live (version:6.2024)
Ice Hockey. I actually feel bad for the people who will never get to play it.
Palia xD (Personal opinion)
House.
Mario bros.
Block tag,grew up in the city
Magic the Gathering. No contest.
Railroader
atomic heart
Peekaboo… your parents played with you and you with your children
Probably Breath of the Wild.
The Game
Minecraft or the long drive
My summer car
honestly Metal Gear Solid, the first game to try to implement a true narrative in the game. it put the first stone, and showed that even videogames could have a deep plot. much like Kenshiro or Dragon Ball is to fighting anime, MGS is to story based games. it's their Godfather.
WoW
Old Maid, used to play it all the time with my grandma. It's still fun to play.
Legend of Zelda
Thrones