www.Gamefaqs.com is holding their "best video game ever" competition. The finals are Final Fantasy 7, Final Fantasy 10, Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Legend of Zelda: A Link to the past. Lets show some MTG Salvation love by voting for the best game ever (and hopefully you'll choose FF7 :D)... I'd choose Magic the gathering myself but it isn't an option
I hate these surveys. They just get me angry. Two Final Fantasy games are even being considered for best game ever? And you put two Zelda games and one of them isn't Majora's Mask? Not to mention, games like Planescape: Torment never have a chance in hell of winning, despite being better than any Final Fantasy game in every way, shape, and form.
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One thing: it's a complete misnomer. They NEVER make it the FINAL fantasy. Dammit.
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I love FF7 and definately think its one of the best games ever. However, I would put my vote in for CounterStrike. That game has been out forever and the replayability of it is still great.
I hate these surveys. They just get me angry. Two Final Fantasy games are even being considered for best game ever? And you put two Zelda games and one of them isn't Majora's Mask? Not to mention, games like Planescape: Torment never have a chance in hell of winning, despite being better than any Final Fantasy game in every way, shape, and form.
If you seriously think that Majora's Mask was half as good as Ocarina of Time then you have either A) never played OoT or B.) your brain stem has a giant hole in it.
Majora's Mask will never be on level with Ocarina of Time.
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I hate these surveys. They just get me angry. Two Final Fantasy games are even being considered for best game ever? And you put two Zelda games and one of them isn't Majora's Mask? Not to mention, games like Planescape: Torment never have a chance in hell of winning, despite being better than any Final Fantasy game in every way, shape, and form.
Add on the fact that not only is it 2 FF games in the finals its as far as 2 of the worse FF's in the series. Only reason ff7 and ff10 are so as you MAY call it "loved" is due to the fact they are the upgrades on the FF series. Also OoT and Mm should basicly be listed as a duel set up. Sorry but the best games have been ones that are MUCH older then the ones listed. Its a shame really.
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FF VII: Not too bad, gave us Sephiroth, without whom the fanboy world would be much smaller. Besides, I like Seph...
Too Bad Seph is overshadowed in evilness by Kefka, Exdeath, and Golbez. The rest of them had more story to them and involment. Seph just had a big sword.
FF X: Love story. Colossal love story, in fact, but I liked it. Has the coolest aeon ever in the series.
Except x-2 complete ruins the epicness. X would of been better if X-2 wasnt so... happy go lucky.
Link to the Past: I wasn't a fan of this one...
This is sad to hear... I consider it the highest point in the zelda series
Ocarina of Time: The winner. Has to be. Even including the frigging Water Temple.
Am I the only one that thought that OoT and Mm had garbage controls and mostly garbaged music? I know my opinion is super low for the games next to others but why is this game always held so highly when there is better games... I mean hell I can name a few:
Legend of Legaia
Xenogears*WHY doesnt this beat FF7???*
FF4-5-6
Hell I even consider Spyro the dragon better then OoT.
I could argue my case on the listed games but I have to go get my back adjusted at the doctor. I could argue it later when I return.
[/font] Too Bad Seph is overshadowed in evilness by Kefka, Exdeath, and Golbez. The rest of them had more story to them and involment. Seph just had a big sword.
Except x-2 complete ruins the epicness. X would of been better if X-2 wasnt so... happy go lucky.
This is sad to hear... I consider it the highest point in the zelda series
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Am I the only one that thought that OoT and Mm had garbage controls and mostly garbaged music? I know my opinion is super low for the games next to others but why is this game always held so highly when there is better games... I mean hell I can name a few:
Legend of Legaia
Xenogears*WHY doesnt this beat FF7???*
FF4-5-6
Hell I even consider Spyro the dragon better then OoT.
I could argue my case on the listed games but I have to go get my back adjusted at the doctor. I could argue it later when I return.
Yes, Kefka is the greatest FF villain of all time! FF4/6/9 are all better than 7/10. Of the 4 choices, it's a tough decision between OoT and Lttp...I give it to OoT though, because that game holds a greater sentimental value.
I'm with your anger at no love for Xenogears, that game is better than Every. Single. FF. With the possible exception of FF6, for which i hold much love. But Legend of Legaia was pretty terrible. Kind of knock-off combat (from xenogears) with a tepid story and pretty half-assed graphics.
It saddens me that not a single Mario game made that list though...Super Mario World and Mario 64/Galaxy are all worthy contenders.
edit: that not a single mario game made it far on the list
Am I the only one that thought that OoT and Mm had garbage controls and mostly garbaged music?
Z-targeting and circle-strafing were revolutionary for the action/adventure genre. In fact, OoT's controls were perhaps the best (from a design standpoint) part of the game; they were simply genius.
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While I liked A Link to the Past, I think LoZ: The Minish Cap is far far far better. Haven't played OoT, so I can't say about that, but I agree with others that this is a very limited list. Seems like it is the results of previous voting.
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Z-targeting and circle-strafing were revolutionary for the action/adventure genre. In fact, OoT's controls were perhaps the best (from a design standpoint) part of the game; they were simply genius.
don't forget the catch-all "action" button and the automated actions (jumping being the most notable). These and the aforementioned z-targeting/circle strafe are now video game staples.
I hate these surveys. They just get me angry. Two Final Fantasy games are even being considered for best game ever? And you put two Zelda games and one of them isn't Majora's Mask? Not to mention, games like Planescape: Torment never have a chance in hell of winning, despite being better than any Final Fantasy game in every way, shape, and form.
planescape torment yes!!! I started playing that game around the time xbox360 came out, friend of mine had it i figured id try it. Best damn rpg game ever, kept me glued to the computer screen far to long.
oh, and I hate ff7 :)))
I dont think its a bad game, but I played it, got bored after trying to keep myself interested for a couple hours, downloaded some cheats to see the cool moves, then uninstalled it. Its not for me basically, Im a action rpg hacker/slasher player usually. Almost got into ff10 until the game broke :(.
OoT I played far to much when it first came out, was fun, but also left me annoyed.
My fav games right now are god of war 1 and 2, fallout 3, and am anxiously waiting on prototype.
Heck I hated most bethesda games until they put in V.A.T.S!!!
My vote goes for OoT, but for the one I think that should get the vote is planescape, Id say fallout 3 because I love it to death, but really, it has its flaws like any bethesda game.
I must say, out of every single video game out there... this is the best they could come up with?
Super Mario is better than any of these.
Heck, even Pac-Man shoves these in a corner.
Well, you can blame that on the voters. If you look at the full bracket for the contest, you'll see that it started out with 128 games. In the first round Pac-Man was out-voted by Mega Man 2 and Tetris, which in turn both lost to SMB1 and The Legend of Zelda. SMB1 and Zelda were defeated by SMB3 and Super Mario World in the Quarterfinal. I'm kinda surprised that SMB3 didn't make it to the Finals, but something tells me that the majority of the voters on that site weren't even alive at the time of SMB3's release. It seems somewhat apparent that the older and arguably better games in the contest were beat out by the newer games that are more popular with the younger voters.
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Yes, Kefka is the greatest FF villain of all time! FF4/6/9 are all better than 7/10. Of the 4 choices, it's a tough decision between OoT and Lttp...I give it to OoT though, because that game holds a greater sentimental value.
I'm with your anger at no love for Xenogears, that game is better than Every. Single. FF. With the possible exception of FF6, for which i hold much love. But Legend of Legaia was pretty terrible. Kind of knock-off combat (from xenogears) with a tepid story and pretty half-assed graphics.
It saddens me that not a single Mario game made that list though...Super Mario World and Mario 64/Galaxy are all worthy contenders.
edit: that not a single mario game made it far on the list
I actually go as far and say Legaia had petter graphics then FF7. why? Cause you actually saw there faces and saw emotion changes and got a sense of what they were. GRANTED the battle system wasnt the best But nether was FF7. It was soooo bugged. HELL magic def/pwr didnt even matter cause that side of the game was majorly bugged. I actually think the story of legaia was much better then given credit. BUT I will say it was one that you pretty much had to be in for the long hail.
HELL IF i last recall... Gamefaqs polls tend to sway always to these games no matter what...
HELL IF i last recall... Gamefaqs polls tend to sway always to these games no matter what...
Yup... FF7 beating out the game that DEFINED the first-person shooter (Goldeneye) plus the game that had the massive breakthrough into three-dimensional game (Super Mario 64) that was massively innovative at the time puzzles me.
Battletoads and Contra not making it past the first round also makes me sad face. Then again, I'm a glutton for punishment that enjoys hard games and I know many people hate stuff like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZR0p-7fbFc&feature=related :).
they really aught to, those games are terrible!
I mean seriously, why would anyone play a turn based video game? I just don't get it.
Alright, hang on.
1. Final Fantasy VII is a lousy game. However, that by no means the whole Final Fantasy series is terrible, or particularly very good. FFVI is one of the greatest games ever made, and FFIV is quite good. The rest are nothing special, although I actually heard pretty good things about FFX (wouldn't know, have only played 1-8).
2. Turned based RPGs? Really? You're going to discount the whole genre?
Yup... FF7 beating out the game that DEFINED the first-person shooter (Goldeneye) plus the game that had the massive breakthrough into three-dimensional game (Super Mario 64) that was massively innovative at the time puzzles me.
Battletoads and Contra not making it past the first round also makes me sad face. Then again, I'm a glutton for punishment that enjoys hard games and I know many people hate stuff like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZR0p-7fbFc&feature=related :).
Thats a crime that Contra and battletoads dont get past the first round.... Gives me an idea of a video...
Though I'll put it in a small font.
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One thing: it's a complete misnomer. They NEVER make it the FINAL fantasy. Dammit.
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If you seriously think that Majora's Mask was half as good as Ocarina of Time then you have either A) never played OoT or B.) your brain stem has a giant hole in it.
Majora's Mask will never be on level with Ocarina of Time.
they really aught to, those games are terrible!
I mean seriously, why would anyone play a turn based video game? I just don't get it.
I voted tales of symphonia.
Nothing else I've ever played (besides magic the gathering) has held my interest for 4+ years!
EDIT: voted ocarina of time in this round.
it wasn't the "best game ever" but it was good fun and certainly out does turn based rubbish and GBA games.
Add on the fact that not only is it 2 FF games in the finals its as far as 2 of the worse FF's in the series. Only reason ff7 and ff10 are so as you MAY call it "loved" is due to the fact they are the upgrades on the FF series. Also OoT and Mm should basicly be listed as a duel set up. Sorry but the best games have been ones that are MUCH older then the ones listed. Its a shame really.
I'm not a huge fan of RPGs to be honest lol.
Hmm.
FF VII: Not too bad, gave us Sephiroth, without whom the fanboy world would be much smaller. Besides, I like Seph...
FF X: Love story. Colossal love story, in fact, but I liked it. Has the coolest aeon ever in the series.
Link to the Past: I wasn't a fan of this one...
Ocarina of Time: The winner. Has to be. Even including the frigging Water Temple.
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Too Bad Seph is overshadowed in evilness by Kefka, Exdeath, and Golbez. The rest of them had more story to them and involment. Seph just had a big sword.
Except x-2 complete ruins the epicness. X would of been better if X-2 wasnt so... happy go lucky.
This is sad to hear... I consider it the highest point in the zelda series
Am I the only one that thought that OoT and Mm had garbage controls and mostly garbaged music? I know my opinion is super low for the games next to others but why is this game always held so highly when there is better games... I mean hell I can name a few:
Legend of Legaia
Xenogears*WHY doesnt this beat FF7???*
FF4-5-6
Hell I even consider Spyro the dragon better then OoT.
I could argue my case on the listed games but I have to go get my back adjusted at the doctor. I could argue it later when I return.
Yes, Kefka is the greatest FF villain of all time! FF4/6/9 are all better than 7/10. Of the 4 choices, it's a tough decision between OoT and Lttp...I give it to OoT though, because that game holds a greater sentimental value.
I'm with your anger at no love for Xenogears, that game is better than Every. Single. FF. With the possible exception of FF6, for which i hold much love. But Legend of Legaia was pretty terrible. Kind of knock-off combat (from xenogears) with a tepid story and pretty half-assed graphics.
It saddens me that not a single Mario game made that list though...Super Mario World and Mario 64/Galaxy are all worthy contenders.
edit: that not a single mario game made it far on the list
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don't forget the catch-all "action" button and the automated actions (jumping being the most notable). These and the aforementioned z-targeting/circle strafe are now video game staples.
planescape torment yes!!! I started playing that game around the time xbox360 came out, friend of mine had it i figured id try it. Best damn rpg game ever, kept me glued to the computer screen far to long.
oh, and I hate ff7 :)))
I dont think its a bad game, but I played it, got bored after trying to keep myself interested for a couple hours, downloaded some cheats to see the cool moves, then uninstalled it. Its not for me basically, Im a action rpg hacker/slasher player usually. Almost got into ff10 until the game broke :(.
OoT I played far to much when it first came out, was fun, but also left me annoyed.
My fav games right now are god of war 1 and 2, fallout 3, and am anxiously waiting on prototype.
Heck I hated most bethesda games until they put in V.A.T.S!!!
My vote goes for OoT, but for the one I think that should get the vote is planescape, Id say fallout 3 because I love it to death, but really, it has its flaws like any bethesda game.
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Anyone can vote on Gamefaqs, which probably explains the results that have been unfolding so far.
Well, you can blame that on the voters. If you look at the full bracket for the contest, you'll see that it started out with 128 games. In the first round Pac-Man was out-voted by Mega Man 2 and Tetris, which in turn both lost to SMB1 and The Legend of Zelda. SMB1 and Zelda were defeated by SMB3 and Super Mario World in the Quarterfinal. I'm kinda surprised that SMB3 didn't make it to the Finals, but something tells me that the majority of the voters on that site weren't even alive at the time of SMB3's release. It seems somewhat apparent that the older and arguably better games in the contest were beat out by the newer games that are more popular with the younger voters.
I actually go as far and say Legaia had petter graphics then FF7. why? Cause you actually saw there faces and saw emotion changes and got a sense of what they were. GRANTED the battle system wasnt the best But nether was FF7. It was soooo bugged. HELL magic def/pwr didnt even matter cause that side of the game was majorly bugged. I actually think the story of legaia was much better then given credit. BUT I will say it was one that you pretty much had to be in for the long hail.
HELL IF i last recall... Gamefaqs polls tend to sway always to these games no matter what...
Yup... FF7 beating out the game that DEFINED the first-person shooter (Goldeneye) plus the game that had the massive breakthrough into three-dimensional game (Super Mario 64) that was massively innovative at the time puzzles me.
Battletoads and Contra not making it past the first round also makes me sad face. Then again, I'm a glutton for punishment that enjoys hard games and I know many people hate stuff like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZR0p-7fbFc&feature=related :).
Dumbass fanboys for the utter, utter stupidity (ftuus!).
Anyway, the answer among those is Ocarina of Time. Make it happen boys, make it happen.
Alright, hang on.
1. Final Fantasy VII is a lousy game. However, that by no means the whole Final Fantasy series is terrible, or particularly very good. FFVI is one of the greatest games ever made, and FFIV is quite good. The rest are nothing special, although I actually heard pretty good things about FFX (wouldn't know, have only played 1-8).
2. Turned based RPGs? Really? You're going to discount the whole genre?
Thats a crime that Contra and battletoads dont get past the first round.... Gives me an idea of a video...
ANYWAY if your a Glutton for punishment try this game:
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