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		500. FOLKLORE (Playstation 3 ~ 2007 ~ Sony CEA ~ Adventure ~ NL)      Kouji Okada, the creator of the Shin Megami Tensei series, created this beautiful adventure through seven mysterious worlds. Along the way, you come across several beasts that you can gain abilities from by defeating them in battle. It's a fine edition to the Playstation 3 library.
		499. ZACK & WIKI: QUEST FOR BARBAROS' TREASURE (Wii ~ 2007 ~ Capcom ~ Adventure ~ NL)      This game flew under the radars of a lot of folks last year, and since it looks like a cute game for little kids, most folks who saw it on store shelves didn't bother to give it a second glance. That's unfortunate for them since Zack and Wiki is one of the best games currently out for Nintendo's Wii. If you haven't played this game yet and experienced the delightful adventures of a pirate and his monkey friend, go out and do so. It may be a cute game, but it's also a dang good one.
		498. SUIKODEN V (Playstation 2 ~ 2006 ~ Konami ~ RPG ~ 336)      The only bad thing about this game is that it takes forever to get into the story...But once you get there, you'll find one of the best stories that you could ever ask for in a game. Suikoden V is also a return to the series' roots, of sorts, with gameplay very similar to the first two installments. Aside from the great story, another big draw for the game (and the series) is running around to collect the 108 characters that can join your party. Searching for them all can steal hours from your life.
		497. LEGEND OF HERO TONMA (TurboGrafx 16 ~ 1993 ~ Irem Software ~ Platform ~ NL)      Legend of Hero Tonma was a fantastic platform game for the TurboGrafx 16 system. Borrowing from fellow platformer, Mario, the game's main character, Tonma, is out to rescue a princess. You jump and shoot magic at enemies, collecting power-ups and barriers as you finish the levels and face-off against some menacing bosses that aim to keep you away from the princess that you're itching to save. If you didn't get a chance to play it on the TurboGrafx 16, pick it up on the Wii's Virtual Console. It's worth it.
		496. SONIC ADVENTURE 2 (Dreamcast ~ 2001 ~ SEGA ~ Platform ~ 364)      This game was a unique entry into the Sonic universe as you not only got to play as Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles to try and save the world, but you also had the chance to play as Shadow, Rogue, or Dr. Robotnik to fight against Sonic and try to conquer it. This game was probably, by far, the best 3D adventure that Sonic and company have ever gone on...But it still can't hold a candle to the 2D classics that made the blue hedgehog a household name.
		495. FIGHT NIGHT ROUND 2 (Gamecube ~ 2005 ~ Electronic Arts ~ Fighting ~ NL)      Fight Night Round 2 made boxing a fun video game concept for the first time since Nintendo brought out Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! on the original Nintendo Entertainment System. You could inflict injuries on your opponents, and they could do the same to you, which made EA introduce a new system of healing wounds between rounds. What made the Gamecube package sweeter than the Playstation 2 or Xbox versions was the inclusion of the Super NES classic, Super Punch-Out!! packed in with the game.
		494. ASTEROIDS (Atari 2600 ~ 1981 ~ Atari ~ Action ~ NL)      In the late-70's arcade scene, Asteroids was one of the 'thiefs' that stole everyone's quarters. When it came out on the Atari 2600 system, it allowed players to waste hours of their lives without continuously popping quarters into a machine. The gameplay is simple, fun, and addictive. Asteroids is easily one of the best examples of early game design at it's finest.
		493. DiRT (Xbox 360 ~ 2007 ~ Codemasters ~ Racing ~ NL)      A continuation of the fantastic Colin McRae series by Codemasters, DiRT brought that fantastic racing action to our current-gen consoles. If you're looking for an off-road racing game, you'll be hard pressed to find a better one than this gem here.
		492. TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES II: THE ARCADE GAME (NES ~ 1990 ~ Ultra Games ~ Action ~ 370)      Like the title suggests, this game was a port of a brawlin' arcade classic...And eventhough the graphics on the NES version were weaker than those seen in the arcade, the fun was definitely just as strong as it always had been. Plus, the NES version included an extra 'snowfield' level, so the fun could last just a li'l bit longer.
		491. RIDGE RACER (Playstation Portable ~ 2005 ~ Namco ~ Racing ~ 340)      With this game in the Ridge Racer series, Namco combined every Ridge Racer game that had been released up to that point and created this gem. It had addictive arcade-style racing that made the series great, new drifting techniques, and the nostalgia of racing on tracks that you lov ed from previous games in the series. This fantastic racer was one of the highlights of the PSP's launch.
		490. MLB POWER PROS (Wii ~ 2007 ~ Konami ~ Sports ~ NL)      MLB Power Pros may have seemed like a new game to folks outside of Japan, but in the Land of the Rising Sun, Jikkyo Powerful Pro Baseball has been around for ages pleasing gamers out there. With MLB Power Pros, North American gamers were granted an opportunity to enjoy the cute, enjoyable gameplay without heading to the nearest import shop.
		489. SUPER STARDUST HD (Playstation 3 ~ 2007 ~ Sony CEA ~ Action ~ NL)      This grand little game seemed to be Sony's answer to Xbox Live's Geometry Wars. It wasn't quite as good as Geometry Wars, but it's dang close. It uses the basic formula of Asteroids and throws in aspects of Geometry Wars for good measure, along with power-ups and various ammo to strategically use as you frantically blow stuff up. It's available on Sony's Playstation Network and well worth the price to download it.
		488. RYGAR (NES ~ 1987 ~ Tecmo ~ Action ~ 444)      With a razor-sharp giant yo-yo, the main character of Rygar is one tough hombre. Rygar was an NES classic that managed to combine action, adventure, and RPG elements all into one delightful little grey cartridge. Tecmo gave us a lot of quality games in the 8-bit era and this gem is one of the best.
		487. PHOENIX WRIGHT: ACE ATTORNEY (Nintendo DS ~ 2005 ~ Capcom ~ Adventure ~ NL)      Some fans of the Ace Attorney series may be screaming out "OBJECTION!!" at seeing their beloved Phoenix Wright at this spot in the list rather than farther up, but just the fact that it made the list at all is due to its addictive gameplay and endearing cast. The concept is simple, investigate crime scenes, cross-examine witnesses, and help the innocent be found innocent in a court of law. It sounds boring, but it's a heckuvalot of fun.
		486. VIVA PINATA (Xbox 360 ~ 2006 ~ Microsoft ~ Strategy ~ 396)      It's basically a strategy game for the kiddies...But that doesn't mean that it's no fun. In Viva Pinata, you build a garden for pinata animals to come and live...And if you ever get tired of any of the animals in your garden, you can bash their brains out with a shovel. Don't worry, though; their dead remains become candy...That way it's still kid-friendly.
		485. WARHAWK (Playstation 3 ~ 2007 ~ Sony CEA ~ Action ~ NL)      In Warhawk, there was no campain mode...No offline mode...It was all just various online matches with a group of close friends or total strangers. If it had a campaign mode of some sort, it probably would have placed much higher on the list...But, for what it's worth, Warhawk is a fantastic game that any online-gaming fan should give a chance.
		484. ANIMAL CROSSING: WILD WORLD (Nintendo DS ~ 2005 ~ Nintendo ~ Adventure ~ NL)      The sequel to the grand Gamecube Animal Crossing, Wild World allowed players to hang out in the same village and interact with one another in real-time via wireless LAN or Wi-Fi connection, allowing friends to stay connected via the game even if they move away from one another. The addicting act of collecting stuff from the first game also shows up here, too, allowing players to trade items with their friends as well, making this a grand ol' time.
		483. METAL SLUG 3 (Xbox ~ 2004 ~ SNK ~ Action ~ NL)      The third game in this classic series is mighty swell. Released in arcades and later the Neo-Geo, we chose the Xbox version because of its Xbox Live Leaderboards, so you could see how your skills stacked up against others around the globe. Aside from that, however, the Xbox version was faithfully the same, with glorious shoot 'em up 2D action full of mayhem...Just the way we like it.
		482. KIRBY CANVAS CURSE (Nintendo DS ~ 2005 ~ Nintendo ~ Action ~ 334)      A lot of Nintendo DS games have been really good, but none of them really make as good of use of the touch screen like Kirby's Canvas Curse does. There was never a need to touch a button, the entire game was played with the touch screen and stylus. This was really the first game to show that the touch screen concept wasn't just a gimmick by Nintendo; if done correctly, it can produce a unique and wonderful gaming experience. It's just a shame more DS titles aren't like this one.
		481. JET GRIND RADIO (Dreamcast ~ 2000 ~ SEGA ~ Action ~ 322)      In Jet Grind Radio, you got to roller blade around and 'tag' stuff with your gang's logo while trying to avoid the cops who want to kill you for spray painting stuff. The concept is weird, the cel-shading was beautiful, and the gameplay was fun. If you own a Dreamcast, this is one game that you should tag with a seal of approval.
		480. PARAPPA THE RAPPER (Playstation ~ 1997 ~ Sony CEA ~ Music ~ 354)      PaRappa the Rapper provided gamers with songs that would get stuck in their minds so well that after playing, you'd often find yourself singing the songs at work or school. It had simple timed-button gameplay that got more difficult as the game advanced on, and weird scenarios like getting a driver's licence. This bizarre game was loaded with charm...Plus, Master Onion was absolutely wonderful.
		479. ADVENTURE (Atari 2600 ~ 1978 ~ Atari ~ Adventure ~ NL)      Adventure was an innovator on so many levels. It was the first game in the adventure genre, the first game to introduce objects that players could pick up and move, and it was the first game to include an 'easter egg', which were hidden credits for the lead programmer/designer. For its time, Adventure was absolutely amazing. Without this game, we may have never seen the Zelda games that we all know and love.
		478. CRAZY TAXI (Dreamcast ~ 2000 ~ SEGA ~ Action ~ NL)      In the early days of the Dreamcast, one of the must-have titles was this unique masterpiece. The concept sounds simple and boring -- go pick up people and drop them off where they want to go. But then you realize that you aren't confined to the road and you can create havoc around the city as you sail over rooftops, swerve between oncoming traffic, or plow through an outdoor cafe trying to find the fastest route to your destination. It was addictive fun and it still is to this day.
		477. F.E.A.R. (Xbox 360 ~ 2006 ~ Sierra ~ Shooter ~ NL)      F.E.A.R. stands for First Encounter Assault Recon, but it'll have double meanings as you play through the game. F.E.A.R. will make you jump at times, similar to Resident Evil...It's not really scary, it'll just suprise you. Combining elements of a survival horror game with a first-person shooter proved to be a winning formula for this game and fans of either genre will likely find fun here.
		476. E.V.O.: SEARCH FOR EDEN (Super NES ~ 1995 ~ Enix ~ Adventure ~ 386)      The concept of E.V.O. is simple, you begin as a fish in the ocean...And over time, you evolve yourself through experience earned in battles. Eventually, you'll sprout legs and venture onto land and you continue to evolve into stronger animals until the end of the game. Bible thumpers probably think this game is the devil since it's based off of Darwin ideas...Anyone willing to give the game a chance, however, will find that it's actually a delightful gift from heaven wrapped in a Super NES cartridge.
		475. DARKWING DUCK (NES ~ 1992 ~ Capcom ~ Action ~ NL)      During the good ol' 8-bit NES days, Capcom took all of Disney's Saturday morning cartoon shows and turned them into amazingly well-made games. Darkwing Duck was one of the standouts of this accomplishment. It was more action-packed than the other Disney games and Darkwing even shot a gun...With bullets! A loaded gun in a kid-friendly game and nobody complained?! Man, those were good times.
		474. BEYOND OASIS (Genesis ~ 1994 ~ SEGA ~ Adventure ~ 359)      Kind of similar to Secret of Mana and Legend of Zelda in gameplay, Beyond Oasis had you take the role of Prince Ali as you tried to stop the resurrection of a manic sorceror. The game has fun action, neat puzzles, and cool boss fights which, when all combined, make a game that is a splendid edition to this list.
		473. MORTAL KOMBAT: ARMAGEDDON (Playstation 2 ~ 2006 ~ Midway ~ Fighting ~ 357)      It included just about every fighter in Mortal Kombat history so they could all be included in one, giant brawl. It suprised a lot of people that they managed to cram that many fighters in a single disk, but they did it and they did it with reasonably little sacrifice. The ability to link up your own fatality after winning a fight was a nice touch, too.
		472. GOLD MEDAL CHALLENGE '92 (NES ~ 1992 ~ Capcom ~ Sports ~ 317)      Yeah, maybe track and field games are simple button mashers that require no real skill...But they still hold a place in the hearts of a lot of gamers. This one lets you put your button-mashing skills up against up to seven other friends so you can see which couch potato has the most athletic thumbs.
		471. SOLDIER BLADE (TurboGrafx 16 ~ 1992 ~ Hudson Soft ~ Action ~ NL)      This top-scrolling shooter isn't really innovative or anything, but it sure is a heckuvalot of fun. You're able to unleash three different types of attack depending on the color of the power-up item that you pick up along the way. It's nothing fancy...It's just plain fun.
		470. METAL SLUG: 2ND MISSION (Neo-Geo Pocket Color ~ 2000 ~ SNK ~ Action ~ 326)      It was the second game in the fantastic handheld Metal Slug series, but don't let the fact that it's a handheld game fool you...This game has just as much action and gameplay as it's big brothers on consoles and in the arcade. It's a wonder why the Neo-Geo Pocket Color never really gained popularity when it had games as good as this one.
		469. KICK MASTER (NES ~ 1992 ~ Taito ~ Action ~ NL)      Kickmaster is fun in the beginning with your limited skills, but as you continue on, you learn more powerful skills and moves, which makes this 8-bit gem pretty neat-o. Like a lot of 8-bit games, your goal is to save a princess...But unlike a lot of those princess-saving games, this one is mighty good.
		468. DIG DUG (NES ~ 1985 ~ Namco ~ Action ~ NL)      Dig Dug's concept is pretty simple; rid the ground of the little pests running around before they rid the ground of you. If a pest gets close enough, you can shoot your pump gun into 'em and pump air into the enemy until they burst. If blowing things up isn't your thing, you can dig a tunnel under a rock and watch with joy as it falls onto your adversaries. Dig Dug is one of those few classics that is still enjoyable to this day.
		467. DUKE NUKEM 3D (Saturn ~ 1997 ~ GT Interactive ~ Shooter ~ 381)      Prancing around alien-infested Los Angeles with blazing guns just doesn't seem as fun if you're not whipping out deadly one-liners at the same time. Duke Nukem 3D is a grand game with secret levels, a fitting soundtrack, and a decent multiplayer experience. The graphics and gameplay may be a little dated by today's standards but it's still a pretty fun experience if you give it a chance.
		466. BATTLETOADS/DOUBLE DRAGON: THE ULTIMATE TEAM (SNES ~ 1993 ~ Tradewest ~ Action ~ 465)      This was, as the title said, the ultimate team-up for fans of side-scrolling brawlers. You've got the option to play as five characters from both the Battletoads and Double Dragon series, and then go pummel the bad guys from both series. To beat up Shadow Boss with the Battletoads or the Dark Queen with the Double Dragon fellows...It makes you feel something....Something nice. It warms your heart.
		465. MARIO KART 64 (N64 ~ 1997 ~ Nintendo ~ Racing ~ 332)      While Mario Kart 64's single player experience almost felt like a step back from the SNES original, the place it really shined was in multiplayer mode. The single player racing was still good and all, but battling against friends in the game's arena-style environments is where the most fun was at. This game also did away with the Koopa driver and brought in Wario. Wario is cool.
		464. DUCK HUNT (NES ~ 1985 ~ Nintendo ~ Shooter ~ 467)      As you use an orange water-gun looking pistol to shoot down pixelated ducks, you get laughed at and humiliated by a dastardly dog with a giant butt when you miss. That humiliation drives you to continue playing...The only real flaw in this game is the lack of ability to shoot that stupid dog in the face when he's mocking you...Oh, what people wouldn't give for that option in this lovely game.
		463. EARTHWORM JIM (Genesis ~ 1994 ~ Interplay ~ Action ~ 407)      Earthworm Jim managed to blend comedy and action in such a way that few were able to resist. It almost seemed as if the two were made for each other. Aside from that grand blend, Earthworm Jim provided good gameplay and it had a hefty amount of personality. The overall package created a game that folks still love to this day...And when love lasts that long, you know you've got something special.
		462. MEGA TURRICAN (Genesis ~ 1994 ~ Data East ~ Action ~ NL)      In Mega Turrican, you climb into a 'Turrican Assault Suit', which is equipped with several high-tech weapons, and fight your way through fifteen levels of running, jumping, and shooting action. There aren't many games that can match the Turrican series in terms of action-packed side-scrolling shooters...And this gem may be the finest one in the series.
		461. KICKLE CUBICLE (NES ~ 1990 ~ Irem Software ~ Puzzle ~ 419)      In the role of a chubby snowman-like fellow trying to save the Frozen Kingdom from an evil Wizard King, Kickle Cubicle has gameplay that resembles the Adventures of Lolo, and that's a good thing. In fact, Kickle Cubicle may even surpass the Adventures of Lolo as a whole. There aren't many action-style puzzle games out there better than Kickle Cubicle.
		460. VAGRANT STORY (Playstation ~ 2000 ~ Squaresoft ~ RPG ~ 337)      This hack 'n' slash-style dungeon-crawlin' RPG by Squaresoft was a feast for the eyes when it first hit store shelves. It provided us with a deep twisted plot, a fantastic artistic style, and enjoyable gameplay mechanics...Really, what else could you possibly want from an action-RPG?
		459. TOEJAM AND EARL (Genesis ~ 1991 ~ SEGA ~ Action ~ NL)      In this beloved action game, two aliens, ToeJam and Earl, crash land on our planet...Which they believe is not as funky as thier home planet, Funkotron. The goal is to find all ten pieces of their rocketship so that they can return to their beloved, funky planet. This game was such a hit that it remained on the top ten list of video game rentals LONG after its release.
		458. TALES OF PHANTASIA (Super NES ~ 1995 ~ Namco ~ RPG ~ NL)      Tales of Phantasia was not only a fun, respectable RPG, but it also reached several technical achievements for the system it was on. It was the first Super NES game to be 48MB in size and it was also the first to feature streamed audio voices. Gameplay-wise it wasn't too different from any other good RPG, but as the old saying goes: if it's not broke, don't fix it.
		457. THE WARRIORS (Xbox ~ 2005 ~ Rockstar ~ Action ~ 331)      Based off of the classic film with a cult-following, The Warriors did what nobody else had been able to do; recreate the fun of a 2D brawler in a 3D world. Rockstar also added free-roaming aspects to the game that allowed you to wander around town mugging people, robbing stores, and stealing radios from cars. This game fantastic...And fantastic is the way games ought to be. Can you dig it?
		456. FINAL FANTASY V (Playstation ~ 1999 ~ Squaresoft ~ RPG ~ NL)      The first time North American gamers got to play Final Fantasy V was in the Final Fantasy Anthology compilation on Sony's Playstation. This particular Final Fantasy game may have the greatest freedom of customization over the playable characters of any other game in the series with the beautifully done job class system; a system that was never done any finer than it was in this gem.
		455. TACTICS OGRE (Playstation ~ 1998 ~ Atlus ~ Strategy ~ NL)      You know a game is good when it's hard to find not just because of a limited release, but because the owners are reluctant to let it go. The renound Japanese Famitsu magazine readers voted Tactics Ogre to be number seven out of their top one hundred all-time favorite games. With very similar gameplay to Final Fantasy Tactics, Ogre Battle is obviously a must-have for fans of the strategy-RPG genre...If you can find it.
		454. PERSONA 2: ETERNAL PUNISHMENT (Playstation ~ 2000 ~ Atlus ~ RPG ~ 366)      In this bizarre RPG set in 'current times', a demonic murderer known as the Joker has the ability to turn rumors into fact, which leads to gruesome killings and demons appearing. The system of spreading rumors to benefit your party is a unique and fun element of gameplay. Depending on what rumors you spread and which ones you don't, you'll take a different story arc, which opens up the opportunity to have the game be different the next time you play through. Is the game morbid? Yes. Is it fun? Definitely.
		453. GRANDIA II (Dreamcast ~ 2000 ~ Ubisoft ~ RPG ~ 333)      While it took place in the same world as the original, but in the far future, Grandia II delivered a fantastic RPG experience for anyone lucky enough to own a Dreamcast. Unfortunately, Grandia II was overshadowed by the barely-hyped, but brilliant Skies of Arcadia, so it didn't get as much love as it should have. However, it was later released on the Playstation 2, and those who missed it on the Dreamcast got a second chance to enjoy this lovely game.
		452. DECAP ATTACK (Genesis ~ 1991 ~ SEGA ~ Platform ~ NL)      There's a saying in regards to a dangerous situation: don't lose your head. In this game, the only way to survive the dangers is if you do lose your head...And use it as a weapon. The bizarre action-oriented platforming gameplay is a suprising treat to anyone expecting something lame from a game with this sort of title. If you play it, you may have so much fun that you'll be head over heels.
		451. VALKYRIE PROFILE (Playstation ~ 2000 ~ Enix ~ RPG ~ 320)      With an entertaining battle system, grand storyline, and over twenty characters to find and recruit for Odin's army against Ragnarok, Enix created a masterpiece in Valkyrie Profile back in 2000. These days the game can go for $120 or more, used, on eBay (ask Ape) and just about anyone who purchases it will claim that it's well worth the price they paid.
		450. STRIDER (Genesis ~ 1990 ~ Capcom ~ Action ~ 425)      Aside from the version packed in with Strider 2 on the Playstation, this version of Strider is the closest you could get to playing the arcade version at home without going out and buying the actual cabinet. With fun, slashin' gameplay, you fought stuff like grumpy musclemen, centipedes, and a giant, metal gorilla. Everyone who's seen a gorilla loves them...And likewise, anyone who's played this game loves it just as much.
		449. RIVER CITY RANSOM (NES ~ 1989 ~ Technos ~ Action ~ 321)      River City Ransom is, perhaps, the most beloved brawler of all-time...And it's its personality that also makes it one of the most recognizable. You had the ability to pick up rocks and various other items to use as weapons to use on the bad guys, causing them to exclaim "BARF!" as their beaten carcas fades off screen, as well as the ability to take money from your fallen foes and go spend it on goodies like food and equipment at the nearest convenient store. This game may very well have been ahead of its time...And today, it stands the test of time.
		448. GRADIUS III (Super NES ~ 1991 ~ Konami ~ Action ~ 413)      Although the plot of preventing Bacterion from spreading disease to your fellow Gradians is pretty terrible, the gameplay in Gradius III more than makes up for that shortcoming. With loads of power ups and ten levels of trigger-happy action, it's a blast (pun intended) showing Bacterion who's boss.
		447. KLONOA 2: LUNATEA'S VEIL (Playstation 2 ~ 2001 ~ Namco ~ Platform ~ 350)      When it came out, it was deemed as being the best platformer on the Playstation 2. While over the years, the system has seen other games take that crown away, Klonoa 2 can still put up a good argument for anyone who still thinks it's the king of the platforming hill. The gameplay was similar to Kirby 64's 2 1/2D gameplay, this is one great platformer that shows that even in a 3D dominant gaming era, 2D platforming can still be just as fun now as it was back in the old 8-bit days.
		446. VECTORMAN (Genesis ~ 1996 ~ SEGA ~ Platform ~ 393)      Just like how Donky Kong Country had made full use of the Super NES's graphical power, Vectorman did the same thing on Sega's Genesis. This gem looks great and actually plays even nicer than it looks, with fantastic gameplay mechanics. This game was one of the last great games to grace the Genesis, and one of the very best on the system as a whole.
		445. WORMS: ARMAGEDDON (Dreamcast ~ 1999 ~ Hasbro Interactive ~ Strategy ~ NL)      This is, by far, the best game that the Worms series has eer produced. This polished game features so much variety in features in options that you'll log in countless hours waging war against the other worms. The design and execution of this game are just so well-done that once you sit down with this gem, you'll quickly find out that the game won't be leaving your system any time soon.
		444. SPLATTERHOUSE 3 (Genesis ~ 1993 ~ Namco ~ Action ~ NL)      For those of you who never played the original two Splatterhouse games, the premise is simple: slaughter as many ghouls and creatures as possible, make your way through a house of endless horrors, and save the girl in time. Splatterhouse 3 also had non-linear gameplay, allowing for a different experience each time you sit down to create gore with the new weapons this game provides. This game also has one of Ape's favorite boss battles: a cute, fuzzy teddy bear with a ghastly demon sitting inside, that rips it way out of the adorable bear's face.
		443. SIM CITY (Super NES ~ 1991 ~ Nintendo ~ Strategy ~ NL)      The Super NES version of the classic PC city-building simulation wasn't quite as pretty as the original, however it was just as fun. The concept is simple, build a city and maintain it as catastrophes like earthquakes, fires, airplane crashes, and even a giant Koopa threaten the future of your ever-growing metropolis. Sim City is one of those rare games that just about anyone can sit down and enjoy whether they're a hardcore gamer or just a casual fan.
		442. BRAVE FENCER MUSASHI (Playstation ~ 1998 ~ Squaresoft ~ Adventure ~ NL)      Brave Fencer Musashi spews personality from the moment you begin the adventure. All of the main characters in the game have their own distinct personalities and behaviors, which makes the game somewhat come alive. It also gave players a unique time system that didn't just go by day and night, but it went by days in the week. It also required Musashi to sleep or he'd lose his strength; sometimes during undesirable moments. Add in the fun assimilation system that allowed you to steal the powers of your enemies, and Brave Fencer Musashi is one fantastic adventure that every Playstation owner should try.
		441. COLUMNS III: REVENGE OF COLUMNS (Genesis ~ 1994 ~ Vic Tokai ~ Puzzle ~ NL)      Columns III was a unique game in that it combined the puzzle genre with party games. With the ability to go head-to-head with up to four people at a time, with everyone stacking as fast as possible to achieve the highest score, this was a fun puzzle game that a group of friends could enjoy together. Of course, the single player mode of Columns was still there, too...So, anyone wanting to play the classic puzzler by themselves was free to do that as well.
		440. DRAGON WARRIOR VII (Playstation ~ 2001 ~ Enix ~ RPG ~ 408)      Dragon Warrior VII was the first Dragon Warrior/Quest game to hit North America since Dragon Warrior IV on the 8-bit NES system, and this one didn't disappoint series fans longing for the series to return Stateside. After discovering that the world you live in was once much more than the tiny island you call home, much of the game is spent restoring the world back to what it once was. The graphics weren't all that great for when it came out, but the wonderful gameplay more than made up for that small hinderance.
		439. COMMUNIST MUTANTS FROM SPACE (Atari 2600 ~ 1982 ~ Starpath ~ Action ~ NL)      Yeah, yeah, the title sounds really lame...But trust us, there's nothing lame about the fantastic gameplay in this amazing Atari 2600 game. It was a shooting game, similar to Galaxian in style, but gee whiz, the game could get pretty intense pretty quickly. It also had the neat concept of being able to slow down time by pushing up on the joystick to make the shooting go a little easier for a while and activating a temporary shield by pressing down, making you temporarily invinsible. If you look past the name, you'll find yourself a mighty fine game.
		438. JACK BROS. (Virtual Boy ~ 1995 ~ Atlus ~ Adventure ~ NL)      The Virtual Boy caused literal headaches when gamers tried to sit down and play a game on it...This gem supplied by Atlus may be the only game worth fighting through a headache to play. Shin Megami Tensei mainstay, Jack Frost, stars in this game alongside his 'brothers' Pyro Jack (Jack O'Lantern) and Jack Skeleton (Jack the Ripper) as they try to find their way through each stage before the timer runs out. It's a very neat game, and all ten people who still play Virtual Boy games should try and get a copy.
		437. TWISTED METAL 2 (Playstation ~ 1996 ~ Sony CEA ~ Action ~ 368)      The original Twisted Metal inspired countless rip-offs that just weren't that great. Twisted Metal 2 then came along and showed everyone how it was supposed to be done. Many folks still believe that this Twisted Metal is the best game in the series. We don't necessarily agree with that claim, but we do agree that it's an amazing game...and that Dark Tooth was grand.
		436. SUPER BOMBERMAN 2 (Super NES ~ 1994 ~ Hudson Soft ~ Action ~ 388)      Laying down bombs and watching the dumb, unsuspecting evil Bomberman strut into the blast area is a delight that few games can match. This game also has enemy vehicles that Bomberman can steal and use during the gameplay. However, what most folks love about this game, and the series in general, is going into multiplayer mode and bombing the boogers out of close friends.
		435. TOMBA! 2: THE EVIL SWINE RETURN (Playstation ~ 2000 ~ Sony CEA ~ Platform ~ NL)      Tomba! 2 saw, to the delight of everyone everywhere, the return of the spiky-topped, pink-haired, jungle boy has he brought the nostalgia of classic 8-bit and 16-bit platformers back into our hearts. It was a bit of a separation from the original, but the core mechanics that game the first game fun floated over to this masterpiece. With various weapons, puzzles, items, and a flying squirrel suit, Tomba! 2 will bring back fond memories of the days of old.
		434. SHINING FORCE (Genesis ~ 1992 ~ SEGA ~ Strategy ~ 324)      This Genesis strategy-based RPG is absolutely beloved by fans. It allowed players to control up to ten characters at one time in battles and each character learned new techniques and skills to help the player survive each scenario they encounter as they try to save the land from the Dark Dragon that was being resurrected. Many folks insist that this is one of the best strategy-based RPGs of all-time...We don't disagree.
		433. HARVEST MOON (Super NES ~ 1997 ~ Natsume ~ RPG ~ 351)      Harvest Moon is a unique farming simulation/RPG that has had countless sequels spanning across several different consoles and handhelds. As far as console titles go, Harvest Moon may be the best in the series. The game is very relaxing to play, and although in pixelated form, planting a garden of your own and watching it grow makes you feel nice...Especially when you did it all while sitting on your rear.
		432. ZODA'S REVENGE: STAR TROPICS II (NES ~ 1994 ~ Nintendo ~ Adventure ~ 461)      Being one of the last games released for the Nintendo Entertainment System, Zoda's Revenge got overlooked by a lot of folks suffering from Super NES fever. That's a shame because much like the original Star Tropics, Zoda's Revenge delivered a unique, Zelda-like gameplay that still manages to be fun to this very day.
		431. KIRBY'S BLOCK BALL (Game Boy ~ 1995 ~ Nintendo ~ Action ~ 446)      Kirby's Block Ball is similar to Arkanoid, but instead of bouncing a ball back and forth to destroy the ceilings and walls around you, you're bouncing Kirby; everyone's favorite...whatever he is. The game includes innovate power-ups that effect Kirby's destruction of the blocks and boasts various levels and challenges to complete. This unique game is a grand addition to the handheld gaming community.
		430. KID CHAMELEON (Genesis ~ 1992 ~ SEGA ~ Platform ~ 445)      This classic Genesis game was a video game about...well, a video game. It had over 100 levels full of platforming goodness and the ability to put on masks to take different forms with different powers. It's considered an absolute classic by most Genesis owners that played it and we couldn't agree with that statement more.
		429. MICRO MACHINES (NES ~ 1993 ~ Codemasters ~ Racing ~ 328)      Micro Machines is one of the best top-down racers you can find on any system from any era of gaming. It played like R.C. Pro-Am, but unlike Pro-Am, where you're stuck with the same vehicle, every race in Micro Machines features a new vehicle in a new track. You could drive speedboats, monster trucks, tanks (that could shoot), sportscars...just about any kind of vehicle you'd want to race is somewhere in this gem. The tracks are fun to drive on and the variety of vehicles and locations makes this classic racer one that stayed in our NES's for a long, long time.
		428. LEMMINGS (Master System ~ 1992 ~ Psygnosis ~ Puzzle ~ NL)      Whenever my parents would say that video games would rot my brain, I'd pull out this classic and ask them to play. Lemmings wasn't about mindless action. It offered intellectually challenging and addictive gameplay which put the lives of the green-haired Fraggle Rock rejects into the hands of the player. If there's any doubt in your mind that this game belongs on this list, maybe the slew of awards the game has garnered across the globe will change your mind.
		427. EXCITEBIKE (NES ~ 1985 ~ Nintendo ~ Racing ~ 412)      Excitebike is an 8-bit classic in every sense of the word. It provided gamers with simple, yet addictive gameplay that kept them hooked for days. But what happens when you've beaten everything the game has to offer? Create your own courses, of course! Our courses were always loaded with ramps and turbo boosts...That's just how we rolled.
		426. DRAGON SPIRIT (TurboGrafx 16 ~ 1989 ~ Namco ~ Action ~ NL)      While the NES game in the series (which placed 500 last year) has left the list, this Dragon Spirit, which is basically a port of the arcade game, has flown in and kept the Dragon Spirit name alive. It plays like most top down shooters except you're a dragon and as you play, your dragon evolves to give you more fire power, which you're gonna need to survive. If you're into top-down shooting games, this gem is definitely worth a look.
		425. THE LOST VIKINGS (Super NES ~ 1993 ~ Interplay ~ Action ~ 432)      This puzzle-loaded game has the player control three vikings who have been sucked in an alien spacecraft and then lost in time. Each viking has their own unique skill and making it through each level requires the player to make good use out of each of their skills by switching between them when the need arises. The game itself is a blast and the characters within are loaded with enough personality for you fall in love with this classic.
		424. AIR ZONK (TurboGrafx 16 ~ 1992 ~ Hudson Soft ~ Action ~ 346)      A spin-off of Hudson Soft's popular Bonk's Adventure series, this classic gem retains the cartoonish style and charm of Bonk, but plays more like R-Type than the platforming games in the Bonk series. To go with the cartoony look, this game is packed with humor, such as its catchy theme song that plays when you load up a huge score or when you see the 'game over' screen. As far as side-scrolling shooters go, this is one of the absolute best.
		423. KARNOV (NES ~ 1988 ~ Data East ~ Action ~ 260)      This unique four-way scrolling action title had the player take the role of a large, fire-breathing Russian who runs, jumps, climbs, flies, and swims through the game's nine levels. A lot of weird enemies of varies sizes and strengths are spread out through the levels...But really, they're fighting a Russian who can breath fire...They haven't got a chance.
		422. WORDTRIS (Super NES ~ 1992 ~ Spectrum Holobyte ~ Puzzle ~ NL)      Like the name might make you believe, this unique puzzle game is basically the lovechild of Tetris and Scrabble. Letters drop from the top and crash to the bottom and only by forming words vertically and horizontally can you make the letters disappear. The only thing preventing this game from being ranked higher is the somewhat limited dictionary that doesn't recognize some words. However, as it is, Wordtris is a very addicting game well worth the time of fans of the puzzle genre.
		421. METROID II: RETURN OF SAMUS (Game Boy ~ 1992 ~ Nintendo ~ Action ~ 241)      The sequel to the original Metroid was released exclusively on Nintendo's Game Boy handheld system. It's got classic Metroid gameplay and its story is a direct lead-in to Super Metroid. This game is so fun that it's worth digging out your old Game Boy to play it on the bus ride to work...Even if it will look like you're playing with a grey brick.
		420. SONIC ADVANCE (Game Boy Advance ~ 2001 ~ THQ ~ Platform ~ 270)      In a time where Sonic's 3D outings weren't terrible, but nowhere near the quality of the 2D games of its past, Sonic Advance sprinted onto the scene giving longtime fans of the blue hedgehog a reason to celebrate again. GBA owners who love platforming games should give this fantastic game a try.
		419. GROWL (Genesis ~ 1991 ~ Taito ~ Action ~ NL)      The story is lame. You're a member of Protectors of Animals' World Society and you want to stop Rendow Animal Protection Organization, which is wiping out all of the endangered species on the planet. So basically, it's PAWS versus RAPO throughout the game. As lame as that all is, the Final Fight-like brawling gameplay is still quite fun. Fun enough, in fact, that we had no problem placing it on our list.
		418. XEVIOUS (Atari 7800 ~ 1982 ~ Atari ~ Action ~ 314)      Xevious was a unique type of top-down shooter that had gamers trying to aim the zapper missiles at the flying enemies while they were also aiming their blaster bombs at the enemies firing from the ground. This may be the game that started the multi-task craze that has swept the United States over the past few years...Unfortunately doing two things at once at work isn't quite as fun as it is in this game.
		417. KRION CONQUEST (NES ~ 1991 ~ Vic Tokai ~ Action ~ NL)      A lot of folks who have heard of this game write it off as a Mega Man rip-off. Afterall, just about everything from the levels, the enemies, to the gaining of abilites looks and seems a lot like a Mega Man game. Heck, it even plays like a Mega Man game. However, those who play it also know one more thing that Krion Conquest cloned from Mega Man -- the fun. Krion Conquest may not be original, but it's a blast to play. Besides, didn't you always want to play Mega Man as a witch? Um...nevermind.
		416. SPIDER FIGHTER (Atari 2600 ~ 1983 ~ Activision ~ Action ~ 285)      With gameplay similar to Space Invaders and Centipede, Spider Fighter had players frantically shoot at spiders that quickly maneuvered their way around the screen. The only thing that holds this game back from being higher on the list is the fact that it's a little on the easy side, which takes away some of the replay value. However, as is the case with all great games, it's still fun to play today...And with its difficulty, it's a game even non-gamers can sit down and enjoy.
		415. BURGERTIME (NES ~ 1987 ~ Data East ~ Action ~ 311)      You're a chef trying to make gigantic burgers by stepping on them while various non-burger foods chase after you in attempt to foil your burger-makin' plans. It was such a great game that it was remade years later on the Game Boy Color system with the Flintstones...The Flintstones!! They've been popular since, like, the stone age! Thus is the greatness of this game.
		414. ARKANOID: DOH IT AGAIN (Super NES ~ 1997 ~ Taito ~ Action ~ NL)      This Super NES sequel to Arkanoid plays very much like the original, as you clear screens full of blocks by bouncing a ball around, while obtaining power-ups and such. This Arkanoid game, however, didn't rely on a special paddle as most previous Arkanoid games had. Instead this one had two options: the SNES controller, or you could use the SNES mouse that you had packed away after you were done with Mario Paint. Either way, this game is a fun classic and one that shouldn't be missed.
		413. HALO 3 (Xbox 360 ~ 2007 ~ Microsoft ~ Shooter ~ NL)      It was probably the most anticipated game of 2007 once Grand Theft Auto 4 had been pushed back to a 2008 release. However, as far as gameplay goes, this Halo just felt like more of the same, which felt like a disappointment to some fans of the series. That being said, Halo 3 is still a great game, deserving of being on this list, however it doesn't place as high as the previous two in the series.
		412. TONY HAWK'S PRO SKATER (Playstation ~ 1999 ~ Activision ~ Sports ~ 196)      There were plenty of skating games before it, but Tony Hawk's Pro Skater proved that if created masterfully, a skating game can sell like any other mainstream game...And sell it did. The controls were easy to learn, the levels were wonderfully designed, and it was what every game should be; just plain fun.
		411. INSECTOR X (Genesis ~ 1990 ~ Sage's Creation ~ Action ~ NL)      Distinguishing itself from the NES and Arcade versions of the game, the Genesis Insector X does away with the cutesy sprites and replaces them with more serious-looking ones. The gameplay is classic side-scrolling shooter gameplay with two buttons, one for the main shot and one for an upgradable secondary weapon. It's one of the best side-scrolling shooters on the Genesis, but if you lack that system, you can find it on the recently-released Taito Legends 2 compilation.
		410. TOM CLANCY'S RAINBOW SIX (Nintendo 64 ~ 1999 ~ Red Storm Entertainment ~ Shooter ~ 261)      It was based after a book. A book! This game proved that movies aren't the only form of media that can create goodness from books. This first-person shooter developed quite the following when it was released. The shooting made it fun. The strategy you needed to make it out alive is what made it great.
		409. THE NEXT TETRIS (Playstation ~ 1999 ~ Hasbro Interactive ~ Puzzle ~ 310)      The original Tetris encouraged players to not leave any gaps as they place the blocks down. The Next Tetris took the opposite approach and encouraged players to leave gaps in order to rack up combos when pieces drop. While not quite as perfect as the original, the Next Tetris is a great puzzle game in its own right.
		408. ASTRO BOY: OMEGA FACTOR (Game Boy Advance ~ 2004 ~ SEGA ~ Action ~ 227)      A blend of side-scrolling brawling and side-scrolling shooting, Treasure made yet another masterpiece when they helped develop Astro Boy. How someone so wimpy-looking can turn out to be so tough is beyond us...But when a game is this good, there isn't much room for complaints.
		407. GUILTY GEAR X (Playstation 2 ~ 2001 ~ Sammy Studios ~ Fighting ~ 240)      Originally released on the Dreamcast, the 'Cast died before the title could be brought to the 'States. Fortunately, it was hurled on the PS2 for all to enjoy. Guilty Gear X's beautiful hand-drawn animations added to the intense 2-D fighting gameplay. While it's no Street Fighter, it comes close...and that's good enough to make this list.
		406. SEAQUEST (Atari 2600 ~ 1983 ~ Activision ~ Action ~ 355)      This unique shooter had enemies appear from both the left and right side of the screen, causing the player to frantically try to kill them all off to avoid being surrounded. The need to surface every now and then for oxygen just added to the tension...Which is why we adore it so.
		405. ASTERIX (Master System ~ 1991 ~ SEGA ~ Platform ~ NL)      This game was based off of a series of French comic books...However, don't let the Frenchiness of the game stop you from enjoying it. Asterix was a very enjoyable platformer with grand graphics. If you ever have the opportunity to play this game, don't pass it up...Otherwise we might threaten to harm you.
		404. HARVEST MOON: FRIENDS OF MINERAL TOWN (Game Boy Advance ~ 2003 ~ Natsume ~ RPG ~ NL)      The Game Boy Advance debut of the Harvest Moon series was a grand debut, indeed. The gameplay in this Harvest Moonis possibly the best in all the series...And the best part? You can grow carrots while sitting on the can.
		403. BREAKOUT (Atari 2600 ~ 1978 ~ Atari ~ Action ~ NL)      Breakout, like the title suggests, was a breakout hit in the video game industry. The game itself is simple, yet addictive, which makes it fun to play even today. Arkanoid improved on this game's formula, however Breakout is still considered by many to be the best.
		402. GOLF (Game Boy ~ 1990 ~ Nintendo ~ Sports ~ 307)      Golf proved to gamers around the world that when you're on the bus, thousands of feet in the air, or sitting on the toilet, there's nothing like shooting a few holes of golfing goodness on the go. Golf reigned supreme as the best handheld sports game for years, until Mario Golf was made and improved on the already fantastic formula found here.
		401. BUBBLE BOBBLE: PART 2 (NES ~ 1993 ~ Taito ~ Action ~ 308)      One of the last games to come out for the NES, Bubble Bobble Part 2 played pretty much like the original. With prettier graphics, new enemies, and two new characters, Cubby and Rubby. Some folks (Ape) think that the game should be renamed Cubble Rubble due to the new heroes...We think Bubble Bobble Part 2 is fine.
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