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1* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/{{Action 52}}'']]: A game that tries to push the boundaries of the NES and Genesis by having a plethora of games of different genres and styles contained in one cartridge.
2** [[spoiler:''Cheetahmen II'']]: The widely-marketed sequel to one of the games in the NES version of the above game. Its first stage music is [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic freaking awesome]].
3* [[spoiler:''The Adventures of WesternAnimation/MightyMax'']]: The [[TheProblemWithLicensedGames popular animated series comes to life on Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo]]! Travel to [[CutAndPasteEnvironments fifty different worlds]], each one [[MarathonLevel expansive and open]]! Discover an interesting interpretation of JumpPhysics and use [[WithThisHerring a weapon never before seen in the show]] to dispatch your many enemies! Only available in certain markets, does come packaged with tapes of the show.
4* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/AgarestSenki'']]: A man and his descendants, aided by a variety of allies in a quest for the freedom of mankind from the control of the dark forces that plague the land, with a golden sword in hand. He and three of his descendants, and three girls of each generation, then become the pillar for mankind. [[ScrewDestiny Will you prevail]] [[YouCantFightFate or will you fall?]]
5* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/AiToYuukiToKashiwamochi'']]: A young girl who dreams of sweets finds the guy of her dreams. Said guy turns out to be [[GrimReaper very special]].
6** [[spoiler:''VideoGame/IrisuSyndrome'']]: A shy girl who really loves bunnies happens to meet some university students on a camping trip. She decides that she wants to join in on the fun too! The plot is much, much deeper than it seems, and left many players [[EpilepticTrees guessing]].
7* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/AngryBirds'']]: When their offspring are stolen, a group of unlikely heroes launches an attack on the kidnappers. They truly go the extra mile, even putting their own lives on the line.
8* [[spoiler:''Animal Soccer World'']]: Two rivals sport teams square off in an exciting soccer match. A masterfully-acted, complex tale of rivalry and social introspection filled to the brim with wonderful musical performances!
9* [[spoiler:''Anubis 2'']]: A game from one of the most notorious video game publishers ever. Its port is however more known than the original game. It however still is an important milestone since its style would define all future games the company would make. No level has been re-edited in the future games, really.
10* [[spoiler:''[[WesternAnimation/AquaTeenHungerForce Go Right]]'']]: An easy, simple-yet long game where if you finish, you get to see an exclusive clip!
11* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/{{Armikrog}}'']]: The inhabitants of a dying planet send an astronaut into space to find a rare mineral that can save their lives. However, it all goes awry when the astronaut crashes his ship on the very planet he was sent to. Trapped inside a gigantic fortress of mysterious origin, he and his faithful sidekick must work out the fortress' puzzles in order to escape. Created as the successor to [[VideoGame/TheNeverhood a beloved cult classic puzzle game,]] this game has [[GuideDangIt complex puzzles that will have you giving your brain a workout]] and its [[ItsShortSoItSucks short length]] ensures that you can play this game and still have time to go see your friends in a few hours.
12* [[spoiler:''[[VideoGame/BackyardSports Backyard Baseball 2007]]'']]: The kids from the famous series are all grown up, with more pros in the neighborhood, including David Ortiz and Carl Crawford! Features [[CreatorsPet the biggest fan of baseball ever]].
13* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/BadDudes'']]: In order to save the country from an international crisis, the American government has no choice but to rely on the efforts of shady individuals who are [[AboveGoodAndEvil free to act above morality and the law]].
14* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/BalanWonderworld'']]: A PlatformGame where you can wear various ability-granting costumes and traverse a colorful dream world to help people with their trauma and despair.
15* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/BattleGaregga'']]: A ShootEmUp with [[RealIsBrown interestingly-colored two-dimensional visuals]] and a DynamicDifficulty system that adjusts to suit your playing style.
16* [[spoiler:''[[VideoGame/PopNMusic Beat'n Groovy]]'', ''VideoGame/{{beatmania}}'' ([=PS2=])]]: Two RhythmGame series that are very popular in Japan finally make their way to North American consoles.
17** [[spoiler:''In The Groove'']]: An enhanced version of said series that was [[ScrewedByTheNetwork unjustly destroyed]].
18* [[spoiler: ''VideoGame/BeyondTwoSouls'']]: A young woman with a special link to the realm of the dead strives as the rest of the world want to use her and the ghost companion she lives with for grander purposes. Another earth-shattering entry in a series of interactive movies brought to you by French visionary David Cage. Now with mind-blowing {{shower scene}}s.
19* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/BigRigsOverTheRoadRacing'']]: Racing action the likes of which you've [[ObviousBeta never seen before]]! Climb behind the wheel of a machine so large and powerful that it can [[RealityWarper overcome the very limitations of physics at your whim]]! Not even buildings and trees pose an obstacle! With the control of this juggernaut at your fingertips, how can other racers possibly compete? As a matter of fact, it's become so iconic that its unique victory phrase has become a part of pop culture. The concept of your defeat is so inconceivable, [[GameBreakingBug the universe would cease to exist]] if anyone else was [[AWinnerIsYou winner.]]
20* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/BombermanActZero'']]: Trapped in an infinite labyrinth, an artificial man must use explosives to destroy the monsters he faces. Showcases the series in a new light.
21* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/Bubsy3D'']]: A sequel that takes a beloved MascotWithAttitude of the 16-bit generation up to [[VideoGame3DLeap the third dimension]] with groundbreaking graphics, gameplay and controls that offer [[NintendoHard a new level of challenge]], and the character's beautiful voice giving you [[AnnoyingVideoGameHelper useful tips]] to make the challenge less painful.
22* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/CanYourPet'']]: A bright and colorful pet simulator where you raise an adorable chick, and do all kinds of fun activities with it.
23* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/CastlevaniaJudgment'']]: To oppose a villainous threat that seeks to rewrite history in his own image, a powerful entity summons thirteen of the greatest warriors from the centuries of backstory (and decades of game development) that define one of the most popular and long-lasting video game franchises of all time. Character motivations are explored in depth, including those of several classic villains who are playable for the first time in the history of the series. Character designs reimagined by [[Manga/DeathNote one of the most popular manga artists in recent years]].
24* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/ChipperAndSonsLumberCo'']]: A game whose [[ItSucks strong reception]] and distinctive artstyle [[CreatorBreakdown inspired its creator]] to create [[VideoGame/FiveNightsAtFreddys one of the most popular horror titles of the decade]].
25* [[spoiler:''Cho Aniki'']]: The [[HardGay manliest]] video game franchise of all time.
26* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/TheCoffinOfAndyAndLeyley'']]: The {{Distaff Counterpart}}s of [[PracticallyJoker the Joker]] and [[Characters/HarleyQuinnTheCharacter Harley Quinn]] (but siblings) are trapped in an organ theft conspiracy by [[Characters/SupermanLexLuthor Lex Luthor]] and plan their escape by summoning Trigon to kill his men. Incest and BlackComedy ensues.
27* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/ChronoCross'']]: A sequel to one of the most beloved games of the 16-bit generation. Find out what happened after the first game! Enjoy a massive roster of playable characters, each with their own unique abilities! Unravel a complex plot and discover the secrets of the world!
28* [[spoiler:''Videogame/CrashBandicoot1996'']]: A test subject escapes from the laboratory he was confined in, only to be forced back to return when his lover is being threatened by the very same madman who conducted experiments on him.
29* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/CrazyBus'']]: The best bus simulator in existence, featuring ''all'' models of bus in the world as well as extreme realism and [[MetaphoricallyTrue one of the very best]] soundtracks ever added to a game.
30* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/CrossEdge'']]: A [[{{Jerkass}} heroic]] [[BloodKnight young man]] and his sweet and sincere childhood friend team up with your favourite heroes from different franchises. Abandons the tired old town-dungeon-town-dungeon formula for [[ScrappyMechanic a new and innovative soul-searching system]] and features an [[GuideDangIt intricate battle system and ending path]].
31* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/{{Daikatana}}'']]: Travel through time on an epic journey to set the past straight by means of an [[AwesomeButImpractical ancient, magical sword]], with power that the world has never known. But don't go alone! Take with you two unforgettable allies [[EscortMission who you absolutely won't leave without]].
32* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/DanceDanceRevolution Disney's Rave/Disney Dancing Museum/Disney Channel Edition'']]: A popular Japanese RhythmGame series and a beloved Western entertainment empire join forces.
33* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/TheDemonRush'']]: An [[ClicheStorm epic]] and [[MindScrew complex]] journey between worlds in which a [[ArbitraryHeadcountLimit small]] party of awesomely-named adventurers face [[DemonicSpiders powerful monsters]] at every turn and must constantly choose whether to run away or [[DefendCommand steel themselves]] and fight. Despite being made by one person, the game boasts a highly tactical battle system, a quirky method for leveling up, and [[EpicFail impressive]] graphics and music.
34* [[spoiler:''Desert Bus'']]: The story of one man's journey across the wasteland. Potentially features hundreds of hours of gameplay, each minute of which is every bit as exciting as the first.
35* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/DevilMayCry2'']]: The thrilling, action-packed sequel to the blockbuster game. DarkerAndEdgier! An [[RandomEventsPlot epic, thrilling story]]! Exciting combat that keeps you on your toes!
36** [[spoiler:''VideoGame/DMCDevilMayCry'']]: See one of gaming's most beloved heroes like you never have before! The stakes are higher in this new take on a [[VideoGame/DevilMayCry classic franchise]], re-adapted for a modern audience.
37* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/DigimonWorldDawnDusk'']]: While two powerful organizations are running a [[CurbStompBattle simple]] tournament, they are [[AllYourBaseAreBelongToUs attacked]], ravaged, and largely depowered by a malevolent entity. Their [[ItsUpToYou most competent rookie]] must step up and restore order to their world by confronting an incarnation of mortality.
38* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/DonPachi'']]: The [[ExcusePlot heroic adventures]] of a new recruit who trains to become the latest SuperSoldier [[spoiler:which are then later Deconstructed]].
39* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/DontShitYourPants'']]: A [[IncrediblyLamePun gut-wrenching]] tale of one man's conflicting need to satisfy his own needs while maintaining social norms, in an interactive story [[MultipleEndings with a dozen possible endings!]]
40* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/DrJekyllAndMrHydeNES'']]: Based on a [[Literature/TheStrangeCaseOfDrJekyllAndMrHyde classic novel]], this action platformer features a [[DualWorldGameplay dual-world challenge]] and represents the constant struggle between good and evil.
41* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/DukeNukemForever'']]: A [[HypeBacklash hotly-anticipated project]] [[DevelopmentHell that's undergone extensive development for over a decade]], with the developers going to great lengths to ensure the perfect gameplay experience.
42* ''[[spoiler:[[http://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=419.0 Dump Jumper]]]]'': An exciting story of a man taking revenge on the world that scorned him. Features a realistic physics engine simulating an often-neglected fact of nature! This game was made for a contest.
43* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/ETTheExtraTerrestrial'']]: Based on the hit movie, fight enemies with your blaster while assembling wacky devices. [[UsefulNotes/TheGreatVideoGameCrashOf1983 Sure to change the industry as we know it.]]
44* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/EarthwormJim'']]: The world's most unlikely hero finds himself gifted with incredible evolutionary powers on an epic adventure through time, space, and darker dimensions beyond reality.
45* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/{{Elona}}'']]: Embark on a [[NintendoHard challenging]] and [[ForcedLevelGrinding lengthy]] quest across the entire world to become the greatest adventurer ever and discover the secret behind a BodyHorror-causing disease! Make your mark on the world by [[FetchQuest helping out]] villagers in [[EscortMission several ways]]. If you feel like your current hero cannot succeed, no worry! You can [[EveryoneIsBi seduce]], [[BestialityIsDepraved marry]], and [[InterspeciesRomance start a family]] with any character in the game, and leave the quest to your successor!
46* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/{{Eversion}}'']]: A game that [[CrapsaccharineWorld starts off]] as a cute, cheerful platformer! Use your RealityWarper powers to solve platformer puzzles! [[WhamEpisode Breathtaking visual effects]] and some of the best videogame atmospheres around await you!
47* [[spoiler:''[[VideoGame/FirstEncounterAssaultRecon F.E.A.R.]]'']]: A military experiment goes wrong and all the researchers are suddenly and violently murdered. A top-secret military unit is sent to investigate, be warned, brave traveler. Not everything is as it seems and some secrets are buried deep. Peer not into the rabbit hole lest you see how far it really goes.
48** [[spoiler:''F.E.A.R. 2'']]: A beautiful, naked woman helps you get laid.
49*** Alternatively: He's a Delta Force operative who [[ISeeDeadPeople can see dead people]]. She's a BrokenBird poltergeist. When they meet, she falls in love with him but has trouble expressing her true feelings. Will she gather the courage to tell him how she feels and win his heart?
50* [[spoiler: ''VideoGame/FfxRunner'']]: Drive a car past a huge city with lots of scenery. Lot's of explosions! [[spoiler: From ''your own car.'']]
51* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/FinalFantasyI'']]: Gather your friends and set out in an expansive world that lets you do most of the main story points in any order. Send your wizards, warriors, and thieves against all manner of fantastic enemies, undertake a quest to learn the world's second language, and even travel through time in order to restore the Crystals to grace.
52** [[spoiler:''VideoGame/FinalFantasyII'']]: A sizable cast awaits you in this title, all wanting to help your PowerTrio on their journey. From a truly {{Unwinnable}} situation, be brought back from the brink into a land where language is key and your characters can work towards becoming what class they desire to be. For extra nostalgia, this game introduced the first mascot of the series as well as the concept of PlotlineDeath. These men and, for the first time, women, will literally go to Hell at your command to free their hometown and destroy TheEmpire and its [[MyDeathIsJustTheBeginning evil emperor]].
53** [[spoiler:''VideoGame/FinalFantasyIII'']]: Almost a lost entry in a massively popular series, this game gives you unparalleled freedom with classes - switching between battles at will to deal with the local enemies is a great step forward! Take control of four brave young kids as they fly a series of airships through their kingdom and the world below it, doing such heroics as restarting the time of a frozen land, and meeting [[DarkIsNotEvil two sets]] of their doppelgangers, all along the road to confronting a vision of fear itself. This title stretched the Famicom to its limit in its music, its careful placement of sprites to get around the 4-color limits (the FinalBoss has at least six), and some truly touching moments.
54** [[spoiler:''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII'']]: The story of a young soldier who is coming to grips with his own identity in a violently changing world. Featuring amazing state of the art cutscenes and a flawless script, sure to excite old and new fans alike. Widely hailed as one of the best {{Role Playing Game}}s of all time.
55** [[spoiler:''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXIII'']]: A former soldier betrays her corrupt government in order to save her sister from their machinations. She is joined by a group of misfits, and the group finds themselves in a deeper conflict that threatens the whole existence of humanity -- forging friendships and defying their fates along the way of their adventures.
56* ''[[spoiler:VideoGame/{{Fortnite}}]]:'' An unexplained storm has engulfed the planet, causing 95% of humanity to disappear, and strange monsters resembling the walking dead appear virtually out of nowhere. You have stumbled upon a bunker maintained by a few small robots, who decide that you're the only person around suitable enough to be their commander. You must gather what remains of humanity and find a way to eliminate the storm while fighting the monsters and defending critical positions through constructing fortresses, with humanity's last hope possibly being from a corporation with dubious ethics who apparently anticipated the storm long before it appeared...
57** ''[[spoiler:Fortnite Battle Royale]]:'' A hundred people at a time train to fight the aforementioned storm by being dropped on an island and battling until only one person (or one team) is left standing, with competitors being forced to scavenge for weapons and supplies in order to gain an edge. Fortunately, the losers are teleported out when defeated, rather than killed.
58* [[spoiler:''[[VideoGame/FreddiFish Freddi Fish: The Hogfish Rustlers of Briny Gulch]]'']]: An experienced detective seeks to masquerade as a criminal in order to infiltrate a crime ring that has victimized one of her close relatives. In the end she is able to end their illegal activities as well as expose one of the local citizens as the gang's shadowy kingpin.
59* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/GartenOfBanban'']]: Trying to find your missing child in a long-abandoned kindergarten with still-active science experiments as caretakers. The voice acting is stellar, the 3D models are properly optimized, and the game is reasonably paced.
60* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/GoatSimulator'']]: An [[SoBadItsGood entertaining]] piece of Xenofiction told through the eyes of an often neglected animal. Widely [[SugarWiki/FunnyMoments extolled]] for its [[ArtisticLicensePhysics physics engine.]]
61* [[spoiler:''Guitar Freaks'' and ''Drummania'']]: Everyone's favorite band simulation games.
62* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/{{Hellsinker}}'']]: A [[MindScrew complex tale]] involving humans-turned-monsters, [[BrainUploading psychological]] [[MindRape warfare]], and three [[GuideDangIt very sophisticated]] scoring systems.
63* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/HongKong97'']]: A martial artist of unparalleled skill is dispatched to China on [[WouldBeRudeToSayGenocide an assassination mission of incredible proportions]], but a terrifying undead Communist warrior, resurrected by mad science, is hellbent on stopping him at any cost. Features live recordings of contemporary Chinese music and cutting-edge [[PrecisionFStrike scathing]] political commentary.
64* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/HoshiWoMiruHito'']]: A game that boasted a truly innovative way to travel worlds and battle with enemies. Often praised for its depth in the story [[DownerEnding just before it got to the end]]. It did not just left a mark on gamers everywhere, but on any JRPG ever since.
65* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/HotelMario'']]: Two heroic men go on an epic quest fighting tooth and nail through impenetrable strongholds to save a beautiful princess from a dragon and his offspring, and the armies they control. [[RuleOfThree It's best remembered for its memorable quotes.]]
66* ''[[spoiler:VideoGame/HuntDownTheFreeman]]'': Taking place in an [[VideoGame/HalfLife FPS franchise]] [[OrphanedSeries that hasn't seen activity for over a decade]], this alternate take of the story depicts a character [[spoiler:related to a beloved EnsembleDarkhorse]] being on the opposite side of the series' hero, vowing revenge. With the story being inspired from [[VideoGame/MetalGearSolidVThePhantomPain a whole different game]], [[ComicallyMissingThePoint alternative interpretations of the series' signature styles of gameplay and projecting its story]], [[{{Narm}} unforgettable cutscenes]], and [[ShaggyDogStory a twist that turns the whole narrative on its head]], this game will [[FakeDifficulty test your limits as both a gamer]] and [[InsaneTrollLogic as a puzzle solver]]. [[TroubledProduction The background behind the game's development is just as interesting as the game itself]].
67* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/IMMeen'']]: Trapped in an outwordly prison by an anti-intellectualist magician, two children face unspeakable opposition with only their wits and the cooperation of the gatekeeper.
68* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/IWannaBeTheGuy'']]: A wonderful journey down memory lane with levels and enemies from classic gaming franchises such as ''Franchise/{{Castlevania}}'', ''Franchise/StreetFighter'', ''VideoGame/{{Mega Man|Classic}}'', and even ''VideoGame/{{Gradius}}''. Sure to challenge players of any skill level and keep them on their toes.
69* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/IceClimber'']]: Two heroes who share a strong bond must get past hideous monsters, nearly indestructible barriers, and the harsh elements of nature in order to save their civilization from certain doom. This game's legacy translated into said heroes' appearance in a [[VideoGame/SuperSmashBros mega-crossover video game]].
70* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/{{Ikaruga}}'']]: A [[TrialAndErrorGameplay thought provoking]] ShootEmUp [[AllThereInTheManual with a deep, engrossing story]] that plays with [[ReversePolarity the concept of Man's duality]] and [[FauxSymbolism Man's struggle towards Enlightenment.]] The scoring system in this game encourages [[TrialAndErrorGameplay dedication]] and [[GuideDangIt out-of-the-box thinking]].
71* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/TheImpossibleQuiz'']]: A challenging puzzle game, with [[SolveTheSoupCans only the most logical of solutions]]. A hundred and ten questions of pure, undiluted [[NintendoHard challenge]]. So popular that it has two sequels!
72* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/JaggedAlliance 2'']]: A disgraced and exiled monarch hires a veteran commander to hire to take back his country from a brutal dictator who framed the monarch for the murder of his father. [[OverusedRunningGag The commander leads a crack commando force to take back the country city by city]]. Along the way the commander struggles with managing the personal conflicts between his men and his rapidly dropping approval rateing in the eyes of the citizens he is attempting to save.
73* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/{{Jumper}}'']]: A tragic tale of a failed experiment trying to find freedom in a world where everybody is out to get him. [[NintendoHard Sure to wrench the hearts of many players]].
74* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/JurassicParkTrespasser'']]: A [[ObviousBeta breakthrough]] in first-person shooter engines that, to this day, still has an active fan community, with people making levels for it.
75* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/KatamariDamacy'']]: You are the loyal servant of a tyrannical god-being prone to galaxy-destroying rampages. Your task is to infiltrate various locations and steal objects by fusing them to an unholy artifact under your psychic command. If you don't steal enough objects, the god-being grows enraged and crushes everything you've collected into powder; if you do steal enough, he becomes pleased and rewards your efforts by engulfing your collection in a horrific nuclear cataclysm. In later levels, you have to collect living creatures, and at least one point you send dozens of human beings to their nuclear doom. The final level requires, of course, the complete destruction of the entire world.
76* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/KartFighter'']]: Said heroic men, princess, dragon and one of the dragon's footsoldiers join along with a dinosaur, a mushroom and an ape. They decide to beat the crap out of each other in epic fashion. With [[KamehameHadoken Hadoukens]], [[SpectacularSpinning spinning]], Kung Fu, and banana peels, no less. [[SpiritualSuccessor Spiritual predecessor]] of the wildly popular ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' series.
77* [[spoiler:''VisualNovel/KatawaShoujo'']]: An emotional story of boy with a heart problem attends a school of crippled people, learns that one's disabilities don't them make less of a person, leans to cope with his own problems, and finds love.
78* [[spoiler:Creator/LJNToys]]: The video game publisher that, with the assistance of some of the [[Creator/{{Rare}} most]] [[Creator/{{Atlus}} beloved]] game developers of all time, brought many iconic movies and Creator/MarvelComics franchises to the Platform/NintendoEntertainmentSystem. The company's logo, when seen on its games, sends an [[TheProblemWithLicensedGames unmistakable message]] of the quality contained within. It regained attention because a [[WebVideo/TheAngryVideoGameNerd world-famous video game critic]] has often talked about it.
79* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/LaMulana'']]: There's a [[SchmuckBait very, very special present]] for you at the end of the BrutalBonusLevel.
80* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/{{Lair}}'']]: A fantasy combat slight-sim has you controlling a dragon using the latest breakthrough in input technology.
81* [[spoiler:''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaCDiGames Link: The Faces of Evil]]'']]: A young man, [[JumpedAtTheCall eager for adventure]], travels to a far-away island kingdom to save its inhabitants from a sinister demon-king, then defeat the villain in [[AnticlimaxBoss a battle that defies description]] and [[SealedEvilInACan seal him away.]] It's best remembered for its [[MemeticMutation memorable quotes]].
82** [[spoiler:''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaCDiGames Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon]]'']]: In a remarkable and revolutionary example of role reversal, a young princess must journey forth to save her father from a treacherous duke and the ancient evil with which he has allied. It's best remembered for its memorable quotes.
83* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/LesterTheUnlikely'']]: The most realistic portrayal of the player in a video game ever.
84* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/LimboOfTheLost'']]: A truly scary surreal adventure horror game where you can visit [[CutAndPasteEnvironments familiar]] places from your [[UsefulNotes/{{Plagiarism}} favorite game(s)!]]
85* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/MakaiKingdom'']]: A world ruler makes a simple mistake that leads to the destruction of the entire planet. He can restore the planet by using a magical book that grants wishes, however, a tremendous amount of mana would be required for such a task. And so, he must visit other worlds and use the mana of their rulers to rebuild his own world.
86* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/MarioIsMissing'']]: Travel the world and recover the stolen artifacts to stop the villain from flooding the planet. Its main character appeared in one of his most iconic forms.
87* ''[[spoiler:VideoGame/MarvelVsCapcomInfinite]]'': [[Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse the highest grossing film franchise of the 21st century]] teams up with [[Creator/{{Capcom}} one of the biggest video game publishers]] in a series first, a story mode!
88* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/MassEffect3'']]: The final act of a [[Franchise/MassEffect critically acclaimed trilogy of science fiction roleplaying games]], notable having the most discussed ending in the history of the medium.
89* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/MutantRampageBodySlam'']]: Three gladiatorial warriors are faced with racism and prejudice as they partake in a street fighting competition. A provoking look at the effects of technology in society, and the possible effects of the Apocalypse on the social structure.
90* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/MegaManII'']]: A portable combination of the [[VideoGame/MegaMan2 two]] [[VideoGame/MegaMan3 most]] beloved entries in a long-running platform series, which sees the protagonist facing off against a twisted future version of himself. It also boasts a boldly original soundtrack, and the difficulty is [[ItsEasySoItSucks tweaked to a more accessible level]].
91* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/MegaManX6'']]: A hero finds out that his presumed-dead best friend is involved in a virus conspiracy and must uncover the truth by fighting the investigators trying to erase the spirit of his friend while [[ScrappyMechanic the virus]] corrupts his mind and [[FakeDifficulty warps the world around him]].
92* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/MegaManX7'']]: The hero [[TenMinuteRetirement gives up fighting]] right as a group of vigilantes previously on the same side turn criminal. [[SpotlightStealingSquad A member]] of the vigilante group with PowerCopying defects to the hero's side to fight against his former comrades and must earn the respect of [[{{Wangst}} the hero]] while finding out [[HijackedByGanon the truth]] about why his friends became evil.
93* [[spoiler:''Metal Gear: VideoGame/SnakesRevenge'']]: Followed by two fellow agents from the same unit, a special forces soldier must penetrate a terrorist fortress in the jungle. As the story progresses, one of the agents dies and the other betrays him, leaving him to defeat his greatest enemy, resurrected and stronger than ever, alone. With unique 'changes in perspective' designed to add a new variety to the gameplay of the previous game, it can finally be played here in America! The series's original creator described it as 'a faithful sequel'.
94** [[spoiler:''[[VideoGame/ApeEscape Mesal Gear Solid: Snake Escape]]'']]: A young agent, conditioned to think and fight like the legendary soldier Solid Snake, goes to face a group of increasingly bizarre terrorists before they launch their economy-destroying weapon - unaware of the involvement of the shadowy torturer, Ocelot. Solid Snake provides mentoring and support over the Codec, leaving you fully in command of your brand new playable character, never seen in the series before.
95** [[spoiler:''Snake vs. Monkey'']]: A partner to the above game. Solid Snake returns to a battlefield conquered decades before by his father, against his will. His orders are to kidnap those who live there, armed with nothing but a gun that, when merely held, makes him feel intent on performing his unglamorous and thankless mission. Along his journey he comes face to face with two walking tanks, and his own father's doppelgänger.
96* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/MetalWolfChaos'']]: A leader of a country is betrayed by his 2nd in command, who launches a military coup against him. The leader then leads a crack resistance in an battle to take back his country, city by city.
97* [[spoiler:Micronics]]: [[PortingDisaster A prolific developer who converted some of Capcom's and SNK's arcade hits to the Nintendo Entertainment System.]]
98* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/MetroidOtherM'']]: A [[{{Chickification}} softer and more vulnerable]] side of gaming's most famous ActionGirl protagonist is shown in this game. Alongside our protagonist, she gains a [[DesignatedHero father-like figure]] who aids her during her missions in [[ScrappyMechanic unique ways.]]
99* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/{{Mindjack}}'']]: A secret agent with the power to control other people's minds shoots his way through a futuristic city full of enemy soldiers, giant robots, and cybernetic gorillas.
100* [[spoiler:''Mohawk and Headphone Jack'']]: A platformer late in the SNES life cycle that pushes its graphics hardware to its limit.
101* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/MondoMedicals'']]: You work for a research laboratory, trying to find a cure for cancer. Over the course of the game, however, communications from your director make it apparent that the laboratory has a dark secret.
102** [[spoiler:''VideoGame/MondoAgency'']]: You work for a government agency and are tasked to protect the President.
103* [[spoiler: ''VideoGame/MortalKombatMythologiesSubZero'']]: The first spin-off from [[Franchise/MortalKombat the popular fighting game]] about the origins of one of the franchise's [[BreakoutCharacter main heroes]]. Is well-known for its revolutionary graphics, [[DullSurprise memorable]] [[SpecialEffectFailure cutscenes]] and for introducing one of the franchise's [[CreatorsPet most popular]] [[VillainSue characters]].
104** [[spoiler: ''VideoGame/MortalKombatSpecialForces'']]: Their second spin-off, only this time featuring the [[CharacterDerailment exploits]] of an Army Major seeking to stop an [[{{Jerkass}} anti-establishment foreigner]] and his [[SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute loyal group of friends]]. The [[JumpingTheShark universal response]] to the game was so passionate, that it invoked a rather [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere strong reaction]] from one of the franchise's creators.
105* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/MyChildLebensborn'']]: A RaisingSim in which the player cares for the product of a defunct SuperBreedingProgram.
106* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/{{Phalanx}}'']]: A space shooter with unique box art.
107* [[spoiler:''VisualNovel/PlumbersDontWearTies'']]: Two young adults, trying to please their parents and make something of their lives, [[TheDulcineaEffect fall in love]] after [[RescueRomance one saves the other]]. Saw a resurgence in popularity in 2009 when it was featured on a [[WebVideo/TheAngryVideoGameNerd very popular web show]].
108* ''[[spoiler:VideoGame/PokemonQuartz]]'': A [[BileFascination heartwarming]] game [[GameMod based on]] [[Franchise/{{Pokemon}} one of the most beloved game series of all time]] to SpinOff into multiple forms of media. A young girl meets new friends, and with their help must face the consequences of encountering [[{{Mon}} slavery]], gang violence, and [[LetsPlay pedophilia]].
109* ''[[spoiler:The Prayer Warriors A.O.F.G.]]'': An inredible spirtual journey through numerous distinct locations in a quest to obtain spirtual artifacts and take down an evil wizard and his army of hellspawn. Features incredible use of textures, a unique keyboard control scheme, and impressive environments, including an ocean below another ocean.
110* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/RadiantSilvergun'']]: A [[LevelGrinding groundbreaking]] [[ShootEmUp genre-busting]] game that involves the most realistic portrayal of traffic control.
111* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/RabbidsGoHome'']]: A group of outcasts, displaced from their home planet, raid a dystopian society in an effort to return home.
112* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/ResidentEvil6'']]: Four stories are intertwined in a battle to prevent a worldwide ZombieApocalypse. One of them has the key to prevent it.
113* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/RiseOfTheRobots'']]: An epic chronicling one cyborg's efforts to overthrow a corrupt robot dictatorship, battling against dozens of fierce opponents. With graphics and music unlike any others at the time, the amount of hype ensured that no one would forget this classic.
114* ''[[spoiler:VideoGame/RockOfAges]]'': An anti-hero condemned to an impossible task as punishment in the underworld for his hubris for all eternity decides he's had enough, and uses the tool of his punishment to defeat his jailer and escape back to the land of the living. He takes his tool on a journey across time and space, defeating many adversaries along the way to find somewhere to enjoy his newfound freedom in peace.
115* [[spoiler:''Rock Revolution'']]: From the company that made the games that Guitar Hero and Rock Band were inspired by ([[spoiler:Guitar Freaks, Drum Mania]]), this new revolutionary rock experience lets you make your own music or choose from dozens of famous hits. [[spoiler:Covers count, right?]]
116* [[spoiler:''Rock Simulator'']]: A nature-based game with elements of realism and patience, sure to whet your appetite for a more relaxing game.
117* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/ShaqFu'']]: One of your favorite sports stars comes to the video game stage, to face off in an epic showdown against otherworldly opponents, prove that [[MyKungFuIsStrongerThanYours his kung fu is stronger than theirs]], and rescue a trapped child.
118* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/{{Superman64}}'']]: Play as one of the world's most well-known superheroes. Fly through vast cityscapes, pick up and throw around objects several times your weight, and use kick-awesome super powers such as heat vision and freezing breath. (Don't want to take our word for it? You can [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur25KP061PE watch a video review]].)
119* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/SamAndMaxTheDevilsPlayhouse'']]: A game based on an Eisner-award-winning comic series, and the works of Creator/HPLovecraft. A heroic but mentally unstable detective discovers he is the descendant of a powerful psychic, and uses his newfound abilities to wage war against humans attempting to exploit the power of the Elder Gods. But the real enemy is his own mind, and he loses control of his own powers, leading to his powerless best friend being forced to rescue him. [[DownerEnding He fails.]] Influenced by a wide variety of genres, ranging from FilmNoir to Fifties ScienceFiction to the {{Exploitation Film}}s of the [=70s=] and [=80s=].
120* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/SandsOfDestruction'']]: In a [[FantasticRacism Fantastically Racist]] world being swallowed up by sand, you become a member of the [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin World Destruction Committee]] and go on an epic quest to destroy it.
121* [[spoiler:''VisualNovel/SayaNoUta'']]: A man goes on the ultimate acid trip and sees the world in a [[{{Gorn}} whole new way]].
122* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/SilentHill2'']]: You get a letter from your terminally ill wife, telling you she's waiting for you at where you last vacationed together.
123* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/SilverSurfer1990'']]: Play as a [[ComicBook/SilverSurfer famous comic book character]] as you try to avoid countless enemies and obstacles. With very unique bosses, deadly walls, and [[NintendoHard grueling difficulty]]. It has level designs that you've never seen before in any video game. It's guaranteed to give you endless hours of gameplay!
124* [[spoiler: VideoGame/SimCity'']]: A WideOpenSandbox game created several years before ''VideoGame/GrandTheftAuto'' in Full 3D environment! Best of all, you can import cities from [[VideoGame/SimCity a certain popular city management game]]! Yes, drive around in your cities blasting things as you go on.
125* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/SlyCooperThievesInTime'']]: You get to play different versions of the title character with their own unique powers, you finally get to play as [[spoiler:Carmelita Fox]] whenever you want, you get to see [[spoiler:the Cooper Clan's history]] up-close and personal and it's all on a new console with better graphics!
126* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog2006'']]: One of the world's most recognizable video game heroes must do battle with a demon that consumes time and space, which is [[LoadsAndLoadsOfLoading cleverly experienced from the perspective of the player]]. The player is capable of things they could never have imagined, such as walking through loops, completely destroying the laws of physics and being thrown into space.
127** [[spoiler:''Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis'']]: The innovative first game in the series, [[PortingDisaster now in portable form with remixed music]].
128** [[spoiler:''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog4: Episode One'']]: The highly anticipated sequel to one of the [[Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog greatest platformers ever]], featuring the current looks of the cast and none of the poorly received new elements.
129** [[spoiler:''VideoGame/ShadowTheHedgehog'']]: This game features the most popular character in the franchise, in a dark edgy tale about his QuestForIdentity. Oh, and you get to shoot stuff. Lots and lots of stuff.
130** [[spoiler:''VideoGame/SonicBoom'']]: A classic hero and his three closest friends are reimagined in this epic adventure title! This time, our heroes must race across the world to acquire a set of powerful talismans before an ancient evil uses them to eradicate all organic life! Using the game's new and innovative moves and techniques, players can attain speeds previously thought impossible in the series. Uses the revolutionary [=CryEngine=] 3 graphics engine.
131** [[spoiler:''VideoGame/SonicLabyrinth'']]: The classic hero has fallen victim to a brilliant plan of his [[BigBad greatest enemy]]! Now two of his most well-known abilities are hindered! However, he still has one move in his arsenal, and he's using it to his advantage in four [[PaletteSwap unique]] worlds!
132** [[spoiler:''VideoGame/Sonic3AndKnuckles'']]: The hero gets his greatest power stolen by a strong guardian who has allied with his greatest enemy and must fight his way through [[MarathonLevel large-scale worlds]] filled with [[GameBreakingBug diabolical traps]]. [[OneGameForThePriceOfTwo Sold in two parts that can be connected for the full experience]].
133* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/SpecOpsTheLine'']]: One of the most immersive shooters created in recent times, with a story that's [[YouBastard sure to hit home]] and multiplayer that's [[MisbegottenMultiplayerMode as popular today as when it was released]]. Feel like a [[HeroicWannabe true hero]] in this breakthrough of the modern shooter!
134* [[spoiler:''[[VideoGame/SpyroEntertheDragonfly Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly]]'']]: The fifth installment in a [[Franchise/SpyroTheDragon beloved platformer franchise]], this game lets you do what you've always wanted - master all-new breath abilites such as ice and electricity! Encounter old friends and new (and perhaps an old arch-enemy?) in your quest to save the world once more, and be prepared for some [[GameBreakingBug truly]] [[LoadsAndLoadsOfLoading unexpected surprises]] along the way!
135* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/StarFoxCommand'']]: A heroic mercenary team and their rivals-turned-halfway-good save the galaxy from a dead evil scientist's creation. Everyone gets lots of [[CharacterDerailment Character Development]] and correspondingly large heads.
136* [[spoiler:''Stair Dismount'']]: Using psychic powers, you must help an ex-superhero commit insurance fraud to pay for the numerous damages he has committed to the city.
137* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/StreetFighterTheMovie'']]: One of the greatest games ever made [[RecursiveAdaptation comes full circle.]]
138* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/SuperMarioBrosTheLostLevels'']]: A sequel to one of the best selling video games of all time, this game has [[DemonicSpiders all new features]] that [[NintendoHard ups the ante in terms of the challenge]] and keeps you coming back for more.
139* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/SuperMarioSunshine'']]: Man descends from heavens into a world of darkness, brings light. Fights evil king and source of darkness after traveling through pit of fire.
140* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/SurgeonSimulator2013'']]: A medical professional struggles to save lives despite suffering extensive nerve damage in his arms.
141* ''[[spoiler:VideoGame/SushiStrikerTheWayOfSushido]]'': In a time of a severe food shortage, wars have broken out over who gets to eat and who will starve. Perhaps in response, beings from another realm bestow humanity with a means of unlimited production of food. Unfortunately, the HumansAreBastards, and they immediately take that means and weaponize it, perpetuating the wars further. Your PlayerCharacter wants to de-weaponize that means and restore it to its intended purpose of feeding everyone. However, the people who would seek to harm others with it, by and large, cannot be reasoned with, and our protagonist, with no other option, must weaponize it themselves to achieve their goal.
142* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/TetrisTheGrandMaster ACE'']]: A long-awaited console release of a cult-status, hardcore spinoff of the world's most popular puzzle game. Now you can become a "grand master" in the comfort of your own bedroom!
143** [[spoiler:The Tetris Guideline]]: A set of standards for falling-block games designed to ensure that they don't deviate into crappiness.
144* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/TokyoMirageSessionsFE'']]: From the creators of the ''Franchise/{{Persona}}'' games comes a unique spin on the {{JRPG}} genre, while paying homage to (and occasionally including characters from) a beloved [[Franchise/FireEmblem RPG series]]. It is best-known for the [[{{Bowdlerise}} North American localization]] and a memorable song prior to the final battle.
145* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/TombRaiderAngelOfDarkness'']]: Our favorite, [[MostCommonSuperpower well garnished]], [[DistaffCounterpart Indiana]] [[Franchise/IndianaJones Jones]]-like counterpart with her usual sexy British accent is framed for the murder of her old mentor and must clear her name. Enjoy a grand adventure through the streets of Paris or tomb-ish levels of Prague, or feel free to play as a different character for once. Core Dynamics for the first time in years gives Franchise/TombRaider a fresh new look.
146* [[spoiler:''Franchise/TouhouProject'']]: Let yourself get spirited away by the colorful and charismatic denizens of a [[ImprobablyFemaleCast magical land.]] Control a [[{{Miko}} shrine maiden]], a [[DarkMagicalGirl witch]] of devastating power and many others on their incredible adventures. The art style and the music will certainly blow you away if the [[BulletHell epic and colorful showdowns of spells and skills]] do not! This series is commonly praised for a plot much more rich and complex than the plot of [[VerticalScrollingShooter other games of this kind]].
147* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/TrioThePunch'']]: An old-school arcade classic that [[MindScrew challenges the minds of nearly any gamer]]. Play as three warriors travelling the world for reasons unknown. In the end, you [[GainaxEnding figure]] [[AWinnerIsYou it out]]. Surely, this game is [[BrainBleach unforgettable]].
148* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/TurokEvolution'']]: One of the most revolutionary video games is brought back with a mind-blowing prequel; telling the story of how The first Turok came to the world where Time Has No Meaning; forced into a three-way battle between [[BlatantLies beautifully rendered, unbelievably realistic primeval beasts]], human refugees and unimaginably terrifying mutants all while coming to terms with his destiny as the Son of Stone and rose up to battle the most diabolical villain ever to threaten humanity: [[LargeHam TOBIAS BRUCKNER]]!
149* [[spoiler:''M&M's Kart Racing'']]: Several beloved, colorful characters from advertising enter the world of racing. The game constantly reminds you of how unbelievably fast you're going. And considering how so many races can be finished in just a minute, you'd better believe it's over quick!
150* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/VivaPinata'']]: You take control of a once beautiful garden, [[NintendoHard trying]] to restore it to its former glory, while dealing with dealing with [[AnnoyingVideoGameHelper a helper who often lies to you]], [[GuideDangIt challenging tasks]], and incest, [[EveryoneIsBi implied bisexuality]], illness, [[ImAHumanitarian cannibalism]], and fighting among the residents, who are themselves in peril from [[DemonicSpiders a former helper of the garden's original owner and his destructive minions]], as well as [[VideogameCrueltyPotential your own cruel urges]]. [[spoiler:Also, said residents are cute little piñatas.]]
151* ''[[spoiler:VideoGame/WhosYourDaddy]]'': You are a father who struggles to help your suicidal son live.
152* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/WorldHeroes'']]: The most revered historical figures from every single period of time come together as the result of a mad genius's time machine to do battle. Watch Jack The Ripper fight Joan of Arc! See Hulk Hogan duke it out with Grigori Rasputin! Witness Erik The Red beat the crap out of Hanzo Hattori! Stare in awe as Bruce Lee pounds a cyborg Adolf Hitler into smithereens! And prepare to do battle with [[Film/Terminator2JudgmentDay The T-1000]] and [[Manga/FistOfTheNorthStar Souther]] at the end of the game!
153* [[spoiler:''[[VideoGame/{{Xenosaga}} Xenosaga Episodes 1, 2 & 3]]'']]: A grand and riveting space opera set in the imperilled far future, told across three sweeping episodes, that mixes technology, action and personal drama with a rich garnishing of theological overtones. The very means of overcoming acute existential crisis will be revealed by the end! [[spoiler: ''Option A:'' blow it up, of course. ''Option B:'' State the offending existential dilemma/paradox with hopeful surety and then blithely ignore its inherent contradictions, deciding instead that it means all is well with life and that the future looks sunny. Combining the two in sequence achieves the best results.]]
154* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/YaibaNinjaGaidenZ'']]: A Japanese-American co-production involving the creative talents that brought such hits as ''Mega Man'', ''Tomb Raider'' and ''Call of Duty''. ''A ninja returns to the dead with help of the latest cyborg technology, hellbent on defeating the rival who put him in the grave, all set to an impending Russian ZombieApocalypse. Based on a popular series renowned for its difficulty, it ups the ante in [[FakeDifficulty new and unique ways]], with [[TheyCopiedItSoItSucks inspired gameplay]], a plethora of [[ScrappyMechanic notable fighting mechanics]] and a camera that [[ExactWords does its best]] to [[EventObscuringCamera capture as much of the battlefield as possible.]]
155* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/YakuzaDeadSouls'']]: A [[VideoGame/LikeADragon beloved Japanese game series]] makes a daring attempt to appeal to the West by bringing in [[EverythingsDeaderWithZombies the undead to Japan's red light district]], with a experience that [[AudienceAlienatingPremise appeals to fans and new players alike]] and was so majestic that the series had to [[FranchiseKiller take a break]] [[NoExportForYou in the West for a while]].
156* ''[[spoiler:VideoGame/YIIKAPostModernRPG]]'': Experience an RPG that [[UsefulNotes/{{Plagiarism}} combines]] [[VideoGame/EarthBound1994 beloved]] [[VideoGame/Persona4 RPGs]] into one, and even adds in [[spoiler:[[ShowDontTell a postmodern twist as its title suggests]]]]! Experience [[{{Padding}} long, intense]] battles, and read through a [[{{Padding}} long]] and [[FridgeLogic thought-provoking]] story with [[MoodWhiplash intense mood swings]] and insane {{plot twist}}s! It even features a track from Creator/TobyFox!
157* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/YumeNikki'']]: A [[TearJerker moving]], if not [[FridgeHorror thought-provoking]], tale of a girl's journey into the subconscious mind. Explore the wonderful dreams while trying to get cool "effects," but try to avoid the nightmares! [[spoiler: because they're pretty damn creepy.]]
158* [[spoiler:''VideoGame/ZeroWing'']]: A classic game for the Sega Mega Drive, well known for its [[MemeticMutation immortal catch phrases]]. It's so memorable, it has only grown in popularity since its release. Also notable for completely avoiding the pitfalls of CulturalTranslation -- if anything, the English version is more faithful to the spirit of the work than the Japanese one!

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