RF Generation Message Board

We all have our favorite games. And many of us have our favorite consoles. But in 2020, amidst the chaos, we sifted through some of the best games from the early years, 2600, NES, Genesis, Playstation were just a few of the consoles covered, and each system had its share of heavy hitters.

But what if we pitted those heavy hitters against each other? What if we included PC games from the era? And what about some love for games on systems that may not have had enough success to warrant their own Top 20 list (Virtual Boy Wario Land, anyone?).

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We want to make a list of the best of the best, and considering how many great titles there are to choose from, make your list at least 20, but add as many as you'd like to add as additions to your list.

Also, as you make your list, include what system each game is for, since multiple systems are involved.

If you have participated before, anyone is welcome. Here's a reminder how to participate-

1. Make an ordered list of whatever games are your favorites for the system being covered that month.

-Make your list about what games you think are the best, NOT necessarily the most important. (For example, Super Mario Bros. is one of the most influential games in VG history, but not many would call it a better game than SMB3)

-Also, your list needs to be limited to games you have personally played. Don't include a game just because you've heard it's good, include a game because you know it's good.

-For a few of the games, try to include a few thoughts on why that particular game made your list. That way, those not as familiar with the game can see why it's one they should put on their radar.

2. Personal Message EZ Racer with your ordered list.

Just put "Top 20 games all time" in the subject line. Throughout the month, I will be compiling the results, and release a full list based on votes sent in. I will be putting extra weight on games voted for the top of the lists, so please make sure that your games are listed in numeric order. The reasoning behind a private vote is so that each member's vote can be their own, not influenced by what they think others would want.

Participants:

EZ Racer*
Crabmaster2000*
Fokakis79*
Wempster*
Disposed Hero
MetalFro

The only limitations to this list are to keep to 5th generation and earlier. Anything that came out at the same time as Playstation 1, N64, Sega Saturn, etc.) while including the Game Boy Advance. And yes, that included Japan exclusives, and well as PC games from the era.

I'm sure there will be some interesting decisions at the top...

So it's a top 20 list of games for any system up to gen 5? Maybe a specific year cut off would be helpful for PC/arcade releases since they don't follow the same generational formula

Oh boy, this is going to be one doozy of a list!

Wow, this is going to be a challenge!

My thought is PC through '99. I know that seems to give some PC games an advantage, but I think there are so many good console games, no one's list will turn into a top 20 PC.

Does this include arcade games as well or just focusing on home gaming?

This is going to be fun.

Think I got my list together. How's it going for the rest of you?

Yeah, I am pretty close to finishing it up.  I am still contemplating one of the games on my list

I'm getting there, but I wasn't kidding when I said it was going to be a doozy of a list. I'm pretty much doing a Top 100 at this point. It's interesting to me though that some of my placements have changed since the previous Top 20 lists from last year.

Still time left to get some lists turned in. Would love to get as much participation as possible.

Mine's coming but it'll be last minute as usual.

Hope to see some more lists turned in soon. Think this will be a really fun list to put together in seeing everyone's favorites.

Got mine in just under the wire last night

I apologize, I had a family funeral over the weekend, had a lot of travel, and didn't get to this list. I was mulling it over, but having trouble narrowing down my choices.

Using my lists from last year actually made this not too bad. Only added 2 games for things we didn't cover

I know it's past the end of January. To those that got their lists in, I really appreciate it.

But this list will be so much better if we got a few more responses.

So I am pleading to anyone who was mulling over a list. We could use some more participation for this list to make it more balanced and reflective of several people's tastes. If you were considering doing one, shoot me your ranks by this weekend and I can still make this a more complete list overall.

Thanks.

If you don't add more lists you'll have to suffer with my poor taste in games dominating it!

I got my list in just under the wire last month. Looking forward to seeing the results!


I had the same thought at first, but I was really surprised by how much my placements changed from the previous lists. I ended up not really relying on them in the end.

My list. I ended up doing a Top 40.

1. Chrono Trigger – SNES
2. Final Fantasy VI – SNES
3. Final Fantasy VII – PS1
4. Final Fantasy IV – SNES
5. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past – SNES
6. Super Metroid – SNES
7. Super Mario Bros. 3 – NES
8. Half-Life – PC
9. Mario Kart 64 – N64
10. Super Mario World – SNES
11. Pokemon Blue – GB
12. Super Double Dragon – SNES
13. Street Fighter II – SNES
14. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles In Time – SNES
15. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night – PS1
16. Super C – NES
17. Streets of Rage 2 – GEN
18. Goldeneye 007 – N64
19. Akumajou Dracula X (Castlevania: Rondo of Blood) – PC-Engine CD
20. Final Fantasy IX – PS1
21. Mortal Kombat II – SNES
22. Fire Emblem – GBA
23. Secret of Mana – SNES
24. Parasite Eve – PS1
25. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars – SNES
26. Resident Evil – PS1
27. Shining Force – GEN
28. Metal Slug – Neo Geo
29. Golden Axe – GEN
30. Super Mario 64 – N64
31. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening – GB
32. Chrono Cross – PS1
33. Resident Evil 2 – PS1
34. Suikoden – PS1
35. Illusion of Gaia – SNES
36. Contra – NES
37. Castlevania – NES
38. System Shock 2 – PC
39. The Legend of Zelda – NES
40. Golden Axe II – GEN

Ranking

20: Tecmo super bowl
19: Super Ghouls n Ghosts
18: Extreme G
17: Legend of Zelda (NES)
16: Legend of Zelda: Links awakening (GBC)
15: Star Fox 64
14: Banjo-Kazooie
13: Wave Race
12: F-Zero X
11: Rogue Squadron
10: Goldeneye
9: F-Zero (SNES)
8: Perfect Dark
7: Majoras Mask
6: Super Mario Kart
5: Super Mario World
4: Mario Kart 64
3: Legend of Zelda: A Link to the past
2: Super Mario 64
1: Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

1. Mega Man X (SNES)
2. Resident Evil 2 (PS/N64)
3. Final Fantasy IX (PS)
4. Chrono Trigger (SNES)
5. Super Mario World (SNES)
6. Lords of Thunder (Sega CD/Turbo CD)
7. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (PS)
8. Final Fantasy III (SNES)
9. Star Wars: Rogue Squadron (N64)
10. Goldeneye (N64)
11. Donkey Kong (GB)
12. Super Mario 64 (N64)
13. Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (GB)
14. Super Mario RPG (SNES)
15. Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES)
16. King of Fighters 97 (AES)
17. Twisted Metal 2 (PS)
18. Marvel vs Capcom (PS)
19. Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64)
20. Dune 2000 (PC)

Top 20 of All Time List:
1.   Legend of Zelda (NES)
2.   Super Mario 64 (N64)
3.   Donkey Kong Country (SNES)
4.   Earthbound (SNES)
5.   Castlevania (NES)
6.   Mega Man 2 (NES)
7.   Street Fighter II (SNES)
8.   Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out (NES)
9.   Wizards & Warriors (NES)
10.   Guerilla War (NES)
11.   Rygar (NES)
12.   Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Genesis)
13.   Wayne Gretzky’s 3D Hockey (N64)
14.   Secret of Monkey Island (Sega CD)
15.   Super Mario Bros 2 (NES)
16.   Golden Axe II (Genesis)
17.   Silent Hill (PS1)
18.   Pitfall (Atari)
19.   Swords & Serpents (NES)
20.   Final Fantasy Tactics (PS1)