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ZAJ573 wrote:Wanted to get my foot in the door before the deadline!

1) Kirby Super Star Ultra (DS) - I've beaten this more times than I can count. While the SNES original has more of a nostalgia factor, this is the definitive version. The controls, music, and graphics are just as polished as in the original, and the new games add a lot to the experience.

2) Resident Evil 4 (GameCube) - I love RE4 so much but it's hard for me to pinpoint exactly why. I think what stands it out for me is how memorable the environments are. Even though it's been about five years since I last went through this, I can still remember a lot of it.

3) Red Dead Redemption (Multiple) - This is a special kind of game, the kind that makes you optimistic about video games in general. It's a prime example of an open-world game; it's expansive but doesn't feel like it's bigger than it needs to be.

4) Portal 2 (PC) - Although it's a tough call between the two, I ended up liking this more than the original. The puzzles and the writing are both superb, and the addition of a fully-fledged level editor gave it a massive amount of replayability.

5) Team Fortress 2 (PC) - I have over 800 hours in this game. I have nothing more to say, goodbye

6) Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii) - While it's not as groundbreaking as the first Galaxy, this takes the tight platforming of the original and puts it into a creative new set of levels, plus a more satisfying post-game reward. I don't think there was a single level I didn't like.

7) Sid Meier's Civilization V (PC) - Civ 5 is both accessible for newcomers and extremely complex, and it's the first turn-based strategy game I felt like I was actually decent at. Multiple victory conditions reward both focused and balanced approaches, and diplomacy options have led to some hilarious moments with friends.

8) Xenoblade Chronicles (Wii) - Xenoblade sticks to its JRPG roots while cutting the fat typically found in the genre. The battle system is satisfying and requires minimal grinding, the characters are multi-dimensional and likable, and the environments are surprisingly large and complex, especially for the Wii.

9) Super Meat Boy (Multiple) - While it's (in)famous for being super hard, the difficulty rises at a manageable rate, and it's my favorite kind of difficulty where there's very little punishment for messing up. Getting 106% is one of my greatest gaming achievements.

10) Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective (DS) - The story and gameplay of Ghost Trick are both phenomenal, and neither one outshines the other. It's not a long game, but it never feels like it's wasting your time.

VictorViper wrote:Wonder Boy in Monsterland (arcade) - better than Zelda 2, Faxanadu, et al.

Slurmee wrote:Wow sorry about the long list.

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Animal Crossing: New Leaf (3DS)
Banjo-Kazooie (N64)
Cave Story+ (Steam/PC)
Donkey Kong 64 (N64)
Donkey Kong Country (SNES)
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (SNES)
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble (SNES)
Donkey Kong Country Returns (Wii)
Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze (Wii U)
Earthbound (SNES) (Even though I havn't played the SNES version I assume the Wii U version is the same)
Final Fantasy X (Do I have to pick between HD and PS2?)
Halo: Combat Evolved (PC)
Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy (PS2)
Kingdom Hearts 1 Final Mix (Do I have to pick between HD and PS2?)
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (3DS)
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD (Wii U)
Little Big Planet (PS3)
Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga (GBA)
Mario Kart 8 (Wii U)
Mario Kart 64 (N64)
Mega Man Battle Network (GBA)
Mega Man X (SNES)
Mirror's Edge (Steam/PC)
NBA JAM (SNES)
NHL 09 (XB360)
Plants vs Zombies (Steam/PC)
Pokemon FireRed/Leafgreen (GBA)
Pokemon Gold/Silver (GBC)
Pokemon Red/Blue (GB)
Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire (GBA)
Pokemon Emerald (GBA)
Portal (PC)
Portal 2 (PC)
Ratchet and Clank (PS2)
Rayman Legends (Wii U)
Rayman Origins (PS3)
Red Dead Redemption (XB360)
Skate 2 (XB360)
Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus (Do I have to pick between HD and PS2?)
South Park: The Stick of Truth (PS3)
Splatoon (Wii U)
Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii)
Super Mario World (SNES)
Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2 (PC)
Yoshi's Woolly World (Wii U)

Slurmee wrote:I wasn't aware about the weighted system is it to late to change my nomination to just 16* games instead of this huge list?

Claytone wrote:Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (PS2): Okay, I lied. I'm also gonna nominate two Metal Gear games. They're both too good. I'd nominate all of them if nominations weren't weighted. To be fair, I'd honestly rather nominate the re-release Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence, but that depends entirely on how my nomination will affect seeding. I don't want my nomination for MGS3 to fall through because I was the only one to nominate Subsistence instead of Snake Eater. Any suggestions, KW?