Thread Discusses Timeless Video Games That Should Be Considered Masterpieces
I played Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty for the first time on Christmas day in 2001. That morning, after all the presents had been opened, my dad popped our new game (that he got for us) into the PS2 so that he could "test it out." Five hours later, he finally concluded that the game was in working order and reluctantly handed off the controller to me and my little sister. Up until that point, I had only ever played games like Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, and Ape Escape—which are all iconic games, don't get me wrong—but MGS2 felt like a game for grown-ups. I still remember the addictive feeling of satisfaction after successfully getting photographs of the RAY without being detected. I felt like a real spy. It was the most immersive gaming experience I'd ever had at the time. Of course, everyone has their own opinions about which game in the Metal Gear series is the very best, but to me, MGS2 will always be a masterpiece.
One redditor asked gamers to share their opinions on which video games ought to be considered masterpieces, and it's hard to argue with their choices. We've collected all of the highlights from the thread.
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“What video game do you consider a masterpiece?” asked by u/aconnor105
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"Replayed portal and portal 2 again this year. Still my favorite games. Read an article this morning talking about how gamers need portal 3 lol, and while it probably wouldn't be the same at this point, I would enjoy another title from valve like the good old orange box days" replied u/Mooaaark.
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"I can still hear the kid laughing" said u/staminaplusone.
"Wtf why is this still living in my head? I haven't thought of it or heard it in YEARS." said u/deadpuppet01. -
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"If you haven't played A Link Between Worlds on the 3DS you should check it out if you have the chance. It was fun playing another story in the same locations." said u/Moldison.
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"Especially since you can play it on basic household appliances and calculators." said u/colder-beef.
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"When that game ended, I felt like I had been through SOMETHING." said u/Urnwikison.
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"I still consider BroodWar to be the greatest game ever." said u/jokerj4513.
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"I think of this game as the prime example of why procedurally generated maps just can't match the power of a really well designed map. Generated maps have their place, of course, but the way that map moved you though the story, challenges, and resources and upgrades you need - despite being an apparently open world - is inspired. And even though it was obviously meticulously designed, it still felt completely organic! One of those games I really wish I could go back and play for the first time again." said u/weeeeelaaaaaah.
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"Awww shit, here we go again" said u/LtMDreamer.
"The world in San Andreas seemed impossibly big and detailed at the time. To the extent that I was honestly disappointed by GTA V. I was hoping to return to San Fierro and Las Venturas so bad." said u/PoopComesOutOfMyButt. -
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"HL and HL2 literally were game changers!" said u/Graesslich.
"Folks don't remember when how amazing it was for HL2 to introduce ragdoll physics" said u/AdStrange2167. -
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"AOE2 is a God-tier game and I've burned hundreds of hours playing it. A well executed RTS is one of the most replayable games there is, and AOE2 is the gold standard." said u/self-defenestrator.
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"Super mario 64 and odyssey are phenominal [sic] 64 has weird camera stuff but it was WAYYYY ahead of its time" said u/mikerichh.
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"Back when the concept of enemies recognizing evidence of your presence was mind blowing." said u/SpikeRosered.
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"existential crisis simulator" said u/RobinHood303.
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"Fallout new vegas needs a remaster dammit it's so good" said u/Killerpig14.
"It peeves me to no end that Skyrim is on the Switch but Fallout 3 and NV aren't. I hate to say this where Bethesda might hear but I'd almost pay full price to have those games on Switch..." said u/_Patronizes_Idiots_. -
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"This is the game that made me fall in love with gaming. The story, music, characters, combat, puzzles and world were all amazing." said u/Calm_Mix6199.
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"Even portal 1 was brilliant" said u/knovit.
"2 was a bit more fleshed out and had more content. Portal 1 was just a tight little package and everything about it was perfect. The pacing was spot on, the dialogue is hysterical, all the little easter eggs and messages scrawled on the walls throughout do so much to set up the atmosphere and foreshadow the late-game escape. And on top of all of it the puzzles are so fun and engaging and the concept is so creative and fun. The first time I played portal is an experience I will never get to have again, it is easily the best video game playing experience of my life." said u/Lankience.
"Agreed. I went in with zero expectations too. I was blown away. Even the ending song is perfect. 10/10" said u/knovit.
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