25 games to play before you die
A brief rundown of the finest single-player gaming experiences created by man.
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Let's start with a disclaimer. I haven't called the lineup anything predictable like “25 Best Games Ever” because I'm assuming that newer and better games will continue to be made in years to come. That is, unless you believe we're all going to die in December 2012, but I'd rather remain optimistic about such things.
Secondly, like all “Best Of” lists that have been drawn up since the beginning of time, this is a highly subjective matter that might not go down well with a section of the readership (read: rabid fanboys). So before you go off dashing emails about what a retard I am for not having included or correctly ranked the game you worship, please do me a favour and get a life.
A couple of final points before we get down to business. All the titles in this arrangement are primarily single-player experiences, since storytelling is key to making a great game. Therefore, purely multiplayer games such as Counter-Strike and World of WarCraft, which would normally make it into the top five, do not find a mention here. Fanboys, kindly excuse. Also, instead of listing individual game titles, I've gone with mentioning the entire franchise instead to keep as many people happy as possible. See, I do care!
Finally, since PCs are my first love, this manifest tends to lean towards games published on said platform, rather than on gaming consoles. Regardless, standout franchises from the latter do find mention here. On with the show!
25: Transport Tycoon
Developer: MicroProse
Publisher: MicroProse
Years: 1994-1996
Business simulators are not favoured by many, but once in a while comes a game that simply sucks the hours away. This DOS-based title, later released as a “Deluxe” version, lets you imagine yourself as a shrewd businessman with a fleet of transport vehicles at your command and a willingness to do anything to outsmart the opposition. With a huge game world consisting of many types of industries, varied terrain, and a random game generator that ensured infinite replayability, this was a game I spent many an adolescent hour on. Other notable titles of this genre include Railroad Tycoon and RollerCoaster Tycoon.
24: Worms
Developer: Team 17
Publisher: Team 17
Years: 1995-2010
When one gamer says to another, “I've got worms”, he isn't talking about his gastrointestinal health, but his fondness for controlling annelids armed to the teeth with zany weapons and attitudes to match. This turn-based squad combat tactical series has delighted fans for years now, and will hopefully continue to do so.
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