THE 2006 AVGW 500
500-401   400-301   300-201   200-101   100-1
  200. Shining Force CD (SCD)
Playing as a party of up to twelve characters at a time from twenty different classes, this game combines the Shining Force gameplay we all love into four different stories. This is probably one of the only reasons to bother picking up a Sega CD system.		  
  199. Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly (PS2)
The first Fatal Frame was a different take on the survival horror genre, but was a little rough around the edges. Crimson Butterfly smoothed those edges out and gave gamers an extremely creepy experience along with the same unique gameplay that made the original such a hit.		  
  198. Ape Escape (PSX)
Back when it was released, Ape Escape recieved rave reviews for its innovative control scheme and fun-for-all-ages gameplay. Hunting the apes was a blast, the levels were well designed, and the gadgets to help you along the way were all fun to use. Ape Escape has seen a few sequels, but none of them have been able to capture the greatness of the original.		  
  197. Lumines (PSP)
The first must-buy game for the PSP was this delightful little puzzle game full of techno beats. Some people claimed that it was the best puzzle game created since Tetris...I dunno if we'd go that far, but it's most definately one of the best puzzle games ever made.		  
  196. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater (PSX)
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.		  
  195. Gun-Nac (NES)
Gun-Nac was a shooter that came out towards the end of the Nintendo Entertainment System's life and slipped under the radar of most NES owners of the time. However, the few that have played this gem all seem to agree that it's easily one of the best shooters of the 8-bit era and possibly even beyond. Oh, and did we mention you get to shoot angry carrots?		  
  194. Resident Evil: Code Veronica (DC)
It was originally a Dreamcast exclusive title that made Sony-loyal Resident Evil fans cry into their pillows at night. Code Veronica is one of the best and most entertaining chapters in the Resident Evil story...And those pouting Sony-loyalists eventually got their way when it was ported over to the Playstation 2 and later Gamecube as well.		  
  193. Star Ocean: The Second Story (PSX)
The commercials televised near its release gloated that it had about a gazillion different endings to discover...But since the games is about a gazillion hours long as well, I doubt there are many gamers out there who have seen them all. However, the game is definately good enough to warrant playing through to see at least a few endings. Two playable characters, a few hidden characters, a memorable story, great gameplay, and a fun and unique skill system make this one of the greatest RPG's of all time.		  
  192. Silent Hill 2 (PS2)
Many people consider this to be the best of the Silent Hill series. The story is fantastic, the gameplay is top-notch, the graphics were stunning for their time, and the atmosphere in the game made you feel uneasy nearly the entire time you played...Plus, Pyramid Head rocks.		  
  191. Alisia Dragoon (GEN)
This masterpiece developed by Game Arts was amazing when it came out. It had fantastic gameplay, the ability to get aid from beast allies in battle, and was one of the few games of its time to actually have a woman as the lead character...And something tells me this woman could break every bone in Samus Aran's body.		  
  190. MVP Baseball 2004 (XB)
The game had the ability to play a season with three from the minors to the pros and the option to play, manage, or simulate the games as they progressed along in the season. The fact that Electronic Arts had tweaked the already fantastic gameplay for the 2004 season just makes it better and a worthy addition to this list.		  
  189. Dragon Warrior III (NES)
Your father was a legendary hero who was killed by an evil jerk named Baramos...Now it's your turn to finish daddy's quest and kill that dirtbag once and for all. Dragon Warrior III included job classes, time changing from day to night, and an expanded list of spells, weapons, and armor from the prvious entry in the series. It's easily one of the best Dragon Quest/Warrior games released in the U.S. and if you're a fan of the genre, you'll absolutely adore this game.		  
  188. Panzer Dragoon Orta (XB)
The fourth title in the Panzer Dragoon library, Panzer Dragoon Orta was a delightful suprise for fans of the then Saturn-exclusive Panzer Dragoon series. While is was easily the best looking of the series, it couldn't compete with the two earlier games in the series as far as gameplay. Its gameplay was good enough, however, to show XBox owners a taste of what they had missed out on on the Sega Saturn.		  
  187. NBA Street (PS2)
Long after NBA Jam was no longer 'on fire' in households around the United States, NBA Street made an attempt to make arcade basketball find its way into peoples' homes again. They did it. Gameplay was very similar to NBA Jam, but it was innovative enough to make you feel like you weren't just playing a 'Jam rip-off. It was the first game in the 'Street' franchise by EA, and it's definately the best.		  
  186. Streets of Rage 2 (GEN)
Fans of the original Streets of Rage were in heaven when Streets of Rage 2 came out. Twice the size of the original, it offered two new characters, more moves, and a one-on-one combat arena so you can duke it out fighting game-style. When it comes to beat-em-ups, it's hard to get much better than this.		  
  185. Metal Slug 2 (NG)
The second game in the Metal Slug series didn't bring a whole lot of 'new' to the table when it came out. It did, however, offer challenging and well-designed levels and increcibly fun co-op play with a friend. It's Metal Slug doing what it does best; making you have fun.		  
  184. Mario Tennis (N64)
Not since Pong had there been such a fanbase for a game where two people bounce a ball back and forth with paddles. Mario Tennis included favorites from the Mario Universe as well as extremely addicting and fast-pased gameplay. While later games in the series added goofy effects to the game, this one was more of a pure game of tennis...And it might be the best tennis game ever made.		  
  183. Kirby's Adventure (NES)
This was probably the last great game released for the Nintendo Entertainment System, and it's a classic. Kirby's first colored adventure saw him sucking up enemies to steal their abilities as he fought his way through level after level of pixelated pleasure. If you're a Kirby fan, or just a fan of great platform games, you need to play this gem. It's a dream.		  
  182. Animal Crossing (GC)
With gameplay similar to Harvest Moon, sans keeping up with a garden, Animal Crossing was a different and innovative title for the Gamecube. Include the ability to find and play various classic NES titles within the game, and you've got a game that made several gamers obsessive.		  
  181. Star Fox 64 (N64)
The original Star Fox was a fun, innovative game on the Super NES...And Star Fox 64 blew it to pieces. Star Fox 64 was one of the best reasons to own a Nintendo 64 at the beginning of the consoles' life and remaines one to this day. That frog is still irritating, though.		  
  180. SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighter's Clash (NGPC)
This addicting card-based game featured characters from both SNK and Capcom franchises. Dedicated gamers spent years trying to collect every last card, but even if you weren't obessed with the game, it's easy to see why someone would be. It's fantastic.		  
  179. Final Fantasy Tactics (PSX)
There are a ton of people around the world that have plugged over a hundred hours into this gem. Most of those people still play this game religiously today. Most of 'em have no clue what exactly is happening in the story...But who needs a story when a game's this fun?		  
  178. Fable (XB)
You could be good, evil, or somewhere in the middle....But you were never locked there if you changed your mind. Everything that you did in this game had an effect on the world. Every person you aided and every creature you slayed had a reaction on your world. If it weren't for the bugs in the programming, this game would be ranked much higher.		  
  177. Real Bout: Fatal Fury Special (NG)
Set one year after the final Fatal Fury game, Real Bout brought in 19 characters from past Fatal Fury games and brought them back to the two-line fighting system. Also returning was the outcome-changing desperation moves, which could turn you into a winner from a loser in a second. If there's just one Fatal Fury game you play, it should be this gem.		  
  176. Bully (PS2)
Surrounded by controversy due to a certain politician with a tiny I.Q. making false claims about it, Bully suprised a lot of folks with its content. You play as a troubled youth who gets bullied by everyone around him and decides he's gonna fight fire with fire. You get to bully the bullies with wedgies, kick-me signs, and swirlies...all while attending your classes and building up your academic skills. If you missed it, a special edition is due out on XBox 360 and Wii in 2008.		  
  175. Panzer Dragoon II: Zwei (SAT)
The first Panzer Dragoon captured the imaginations of everyone who played it. The second one got those players hooked. With fun, frantic shooting gameplay and the ability to evolve your dragon, Panzer Dragoon II: Zwei is a must-play in the Saturn library.		  
  174. Phantasy Star Online (DC)
Sega revolutionized online console gaming with Phantasy Star Online. Interacting with people around the world, and teaming up with them to beat powerful monsters was a blast. Plus, even if you didn't have internet access, the game itself was still incredibly fun to play...The online experience just enhanced it.		  
  173. Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne (PS2)
This was the third installment of the Shin Megami Tensei series, and the first one to hit the states. It was also the first one to do away with the first-person dungeon exploration of the previous entries. The hook of this game, though, was collecting and fusing demons to make your party...Ape has put in over one hundred hours in this game in an attempt to see everything this game has to offer...He hasn't gotten there yet, but he's lovin' every hour he puts in.		  
  172. Rez (PS2)
With gameplay very similar to Panzer Dragoon II: Zwei, Rez came in under the radar of a lot of gamers. Loaded with style and originality, Rez is a unique mix of a Shooter and a Music game...But it's a mixture that we're glad Sega created.		  
  171. Banjo-Tooie (N64)
Banjo-Kazooie was one of the best games on the Nintendo 64 system and Banjo-Tooie was just as fun as the game that came before it. It may not be 3D platforming perfection, but it's pretty dang close.		  
  170. Samba de Amigo (DC)
Who needs a guitar when you've got maracas? Guitar Hero may be all the rage right now, but this unique maraca-shaking game is just as fun in many regards. If you missed it on the Dreamcast, it's rumored to be appearing on the Wii. Let's hope it does.		  
  169. Mario Golf: Advance Tour (GBA)
While it didn't surpass the original Mario Golf on Game Boy Color, it was still an amazing game that could keep you on the toilet long after you had finished doing your business.		  
  168. Devil May Cry (PS2)
It's no secret now that Devil May Cry was originally slated to be Resident Evil 4, and it's probably a good thing that it didn't turn out that way. Devil May Cry provided fast-paced action-oriented gameplay that made you feel like a killing machine. The gameplay was easy, yet fairly deep...And most important of all, it was a blast to play.		  
  167. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (GEN)
Sonic and Tails return in this lovely platforming adventure as they battle Robotnik, who is trying to collect Chaos Emeralds and recruits Knuckles to battle the blue hedgehog. It's classic Sonic gameplay with improved graphics and new characters. It's a delight.		  
  166. Advance Wars: Dual Strike (DS)
With a new battle system to take advantage of the DS's dual screen capabilities, Advance Wars: Dual Strike was one of the first great games for the Nintendo DS. The game's map editor returns as well, and is much easier to use with stylus control. If you like strategy games, give 'er a shot.		  
  165. Final Fantasy XII (PS2)
With a completely new battle system and seemingly more of a focus on gameplay than story, Final Fantasy XII lured new fans into the world of Final Fantasy. The new "gambit" system got a mixed reaction by the long-time Final Fantasy veterans, but we think it's neat-o.		  
  164. Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes (DC)
The second battle between the Marvel and Capcom universes was a grand one. With an insanely large cast of characters to choose from and that Street Fighter-style fighting that we all know and love, this game was destined for greatness.		  
  163. Donkey Kong (INTV)
It was the game that debuted a certain Italian plumber, but that's not the only thing this gem is remembered for. It's remembered for its great gameplay and for being one of the best games available for its time. If you like simple, classic gameplay, you'll love Donkey Kong.		  
  162. Metal Slug X (NG)
One again, you're a one-man army with a mission to destroy en enemy rebellion. Armed only with a gun and a few grenades, after saving hostages you'll recieve new weapons, like rocket launchers to take out the enemy. Plus, several various vehicles are available including a camel with guns attached to the saddle. There's nothing like killing people with a camel.		  
  161. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (SNES)
Widely considered to be the best in the Donkey Kong Country series, Donkey Kong Country 2 is also considered to be one of the best 2D platformers ever. It took what was great about the first Donkey Kong Country and improved upon it, giving you better graphics, groovier levels, and gameplay that was even more fun.		  
  160. Sporting News Baseball (SNES)
Few people know about this fantastic SNES baseball game, and that's a cryin' shame. It's got several modes, create-a-player, and all your favorite stars from the '94 MLB season. Plus, it's got one of the neatest fields in gaming history; a Field-of-Dreams-like field surrounded by cornfields. Hudson Soft hit a homerun with this one.		  
  159. Beyond Good & Evil (PS2)
It's a cryin' shame that this game only sold about forty copies because that means soooo many people missed out on this fantastic, fantastic, fantastic game. Yeah, it gets three fantastics...Mainly because there's a talking pig who may be the greatest "sidekick" in the history of games. The gameplay is fun and varied, the graphics are purdy, and the story is neat-o. Intrigued? Good, then become person number forty-one and buy the dang game.		  
  158. Samurai Shodown II (NG)
Much like it seems to be the rule when it comes to most fighting games, the one with the "two" at the end is the best of the series. It worked with Street Figher and by golly, it worked with Samurai Shodown. New characters, frantic fighting action, and samurai demon thingies. If you get the chance, play this game and you just might consider it to be one of the best fighting games you've ever played.		  
  157. Tetris Attack (SNES)
Later known as "Pokemon Puzzle League" on N64, Tetris Attack is easily one of the best puzzle games around. When you sit down to play it you immediately think the the idea is dumb...Then when you stop, you look at the clock and notice that you've just spent three hours playing a game you thought would be bad. It's unexpectedly good...And despite the name, nothing really like Tetris.		  
  156. Okami (PS2)
Capcom made a big bonehead move by disbanding Clover Studios as that team created this masterpiece of a game. Not only is it jaw-dropping visually, but the gameplay isn't shabby either. It's got a unique story and a unique look and is one of those games you remember long after you see the credits roll.		  
  155. NiGHTS into Dreams (SAT)
Some people might say that Sonic Team's best game was one of the Sonic the Hedgehog games...Afterall, they ARE named Team Sonic. However, there are plenty of gamers out there who believe that Sonic Team's greatest achievement was this game. Anyone who didn't own a Saturn missed out on this gem when it came out...But with the long-awaited sequel coming out on Nintendo's Wii, there's gonna be a lot more fans of this terrific soon-to-be series.		  
  154. Suikoden (PSX)
It wasn't graphically advanced...Actually, it looked a generation behind. However, once you began to play Suikoden, the story hooked you in and the desire to find all 108 Stars of Destiny sealed the deal; this was one heckuva good game. Based on the cult-like fanbase this game has, it seems like there's a lot of gamers who know not to judge a book by its cover.		  
  153. Resident Evil 2 (PSX)
Resident Evil 2 was one of the main reasons for the huge success of Sony's original Playstation. To this day, the game is still a delight to play. You had all the startling-type scares that the first Resident Evil produced and the ability to play the game with two characters, both with their own unique entertwining story. It was amazing when it came out, and it's still pretty dang snazzy today.		  
  152. Kingdom Hearts II (PS2)
It improved some of the little bugs from the original Kingdom Hearts, and tried to make Mickey Mouse seem like some sort of hardcore fighting machine. I've got a newsflash for you, Mickey, Dale the chipmunk could beat you up...and we all know that he's the pansy of that rescue-rangerin' duo. But anyway, the game was nice...What more can I say?		  
  151. WWE Smackdown!: Here Comes the Pain (PS2)
Considered by many to be the best of the Smackdown! series, or at least the best of the PS2 games in the series, Here Comes the Pain tweaked all the mechanics of the game to give gamers a fantastic wrestling game that is easily one of the best grapplers you can find on any system...Plus, they had the carts from Wrestlemanias III and VI which makes Ape smile.		  
  150. Banjo-Kazooie (N64)
This game was seemingly modeled after Super Mario 64...But nobody has a problem with that. Rare made a fantastic, and wonderfully unique, game for the 3D platforming genre. It's got humor, good gameplay, and a bear/bird hybrid...What else could you ask for?		  
  149. Metal Gear Solid: Portable-Ops (PSP)
This was a dream for PSP owners; classic Metal Gear Solid gameplay on the handheld. Sure, there was the decent strategy game, Metal Gear Acid, but we wanted action...And we got it. It's a unique take on the Metal Gear Solid we're used to, but it's not bad by any means. Build yourself an army, starting from scratch, and turn yourself into the Big Boss we all know and love. It's a happy game.		  
  148. Smash TV (NES)
The NES version of Smash TV had one problem when ported from the arcade; the NES controller is nothing like the joysticks used on the arcade machine. To try and fix it, they included a control scheme for two players...One controller controls movement while the other controls the shooting. It was awkward, but it worked pretty well. It added a grand new feature to a grand old game.		  
  147. Soul Calibur II (GC)
The long-awaited sequel to the Dreamcast masterpiece, Soul Calibur, wasn't quite as magnificent as the original, but it was still better than most fighting games out on the market at the time. We gave the Gamecube version the nod because playing as Link was groovier than playing as Spawn and/or Heihachi.		  
  146. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga (GBA)
It's kinda like a spinoff of both Super Mario RPG and Paper Mario...Except on a handheld. With a fantastic sense of humor throughout the game, Mario & Luigi is a must-play game for RPG fans...And even most non-RPG fans may even like it due to the interactive combat system. It's definately a superstar.		  
  145. Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Calibur (N64)
Just so Nintendo 64 owners wouldn't be left out of the Strategy game happiness that Playstation owners had with Final Fantasy Tactics, Atlus brought Ogre Battle 64 into the picture. It was a great reason to own a Nintendo 64 system and one of the best Strategy games you'll find anywhere.		  
  144. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (SNES)
Many gamers were horrified when they saw the cutesy graphics along with a baby Mario...It appeared that the game had been created for five-year-olds...Which never turns out well. However, everyone quickly rejoyced when it was discovered that this was, indeed, a Mario game worthy of everyone's respect and admiration...Even if it is adorable.		  
  143. ICO (PS2)
Most people called this game a work of art rather than simply labeling it as a game. ICO wasn't necessarly an exciting game...But it was relaxing to play and you actually felt a connection with the characters on screen. It's not a game for everyone...But if it's for you, you'll absolutely fall in love with it.		  
  142. Viewtiful Joe (GC)
Further proof that 2D gameplay still has a solid place in today's video game market, Viewtiful Joe seemingly came out of nowhere and stole itself a healthy fanbase with its mixture of classic gameplay along with some innovative ideas. The way Ape describes it to his friends is "stupid name, great game." It's so true.		  
  141. New Super Mario Bros. (DS)
It had been a looooooooooooong time since gamers had a nice, new, old-fashioned 2D Mario adventure. The Nintendo DS allowed us to experience another wonderful Mario experience in the realm of 2D. The levels were designed brilliantly and they were fun to play, and the new power-ups added some new strategy to the levels. It didn't quite live up to the NES-era Mario games, but it was close and when you're comparing to those gems, close is more than enough.		  
  140. Super Smash Bros. (N64)
Super Smash Bros. gave gamers the long-awaited opportunity to punch a pokemon in the face. Before Pikachu could even say "PIKA!" most gamers had Samus charging up her gun, ready to fry the annoying rodent. I'd talk about how great this game is...But seriously, why bother when it's all overshadowed by pummeling the pokemon?		  
  139. Metroid (NES)
Metroid was one of the first great games for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It drove gamers to play through until the end when they found out that that awesome dude they were playing as was actually a lady. It made Samus the first main-stream female lead character in videogames. Take that Lara Croft.		  
  138. Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo (PSX)
Capcom smoked some drugs one day and figured that Street Fighter and puzzle games would blend perfectly with each other...It must've been good stuff they were smoking 'cause they were absolutely right. Next to Tetris, this could quite possibly be the best puzzle game out there...And there are several folks out there who think it is.		  
  137. Guardian Heroes (SAT)
Mix Street Fighter with Final Fight and add a dash of RPG-style elements and you've got Guardian Heroes, one of the best games you'll be able to find on the Saturn game console. It goes for a hefty price on eBay these days, but if you're a fan of brawling games, it's definately worth the price you pay.		  
  136. Virtua Tennis (DC)
Some folks called Virtua Tennis a modern day Pong...And there's some truth to that. Like Pong, Virtua Tennis is incredibly addictive. Even if you hate the sport of Tennis, there's a good chance you'll still find enjoyment in this title; the greatest game of tennis you'll find short of stepping onto a court yourself.		  
  135. Golden Sun (GBA)
The makers of Shining Force got together and made an RPG for the Game Boy Advance...A game that doesn't just rival any handheld RPG ever made, but any console RPG as well. Every RPG fan needs to experience this game to appreciate how groovy it is...So, if you haven't, get to it, buster.		  
  134. Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec (PS2)
Many fans of the racing genre called Gran Turismo 3 "the perfect racing game". When it came out, like when the original came out, there wasn't really anything that could rival it...Even in the couple years leading up to Gran Turismo 4, nobody was able to surpass Gran Turismo 3...And that's saying something.		  
  133. Grandia (PSX)
This RPG flew in under the radar of a lot of gamers when it was released on the Playstation One console. It's got a neat-o combat system, likeable characters, and other nifty stuff as well. If you haven't played it, give it a shot. We bet you'll like it.		  
  132. Psychonauts (XB)
While it didn't suffer as bad as Beyond Good and Evil did, Psychonauts was another victim of poor sales of a great game. This is one of the best 3D platformers that you'll ever play. The levels are brilliant, too...And it'll have you quoting phrases for weeks...Such as: "I am the Milkman." Good stuff.		  
  131. Super Mario Kart (SNES)
It was the first, and many consider it to be the best kart racing game ever created. The tracks were brilliant and loaded with shortcuts, the gameplay was magnificent, and it let you drive as a Koopa. Radical!		  
  130. Katamari Damacy (PS2)
It came out at $20, the box art was simple, and nobody knew anything about it. It had all the signs of a disaster...But then people began to play it...And then became obsessed with it. There isn't much to it...Roll the Katamari around and pick stuff up along the way. It sounds boring...But man, is it fun. Oh, and the King of the Cosmos has the most fashion sense we've ever seen. Ever.		  
  129. Forza Motorsport (XB)
Microsoft's first attempt at a Gran Turismo killer fell just a tad short of claiming that title. Regardless, though, it was a fantastic racing game and Microsoft showed the world that it was on the right track to competing with Gran Turismo.		  
  128. Final Fantasy X (PS2)
It was full of firsts. It was the first of the series on Playstation 2, the first of the series without pre-rendered backgrounds, and the first of the series with spoken dialogue. The gameplay was fun and the story interesting. It was a grand edition to the Final Fantasy universe...Even if Tidus was a whiney whimp.		  
  127. Guitar Hero II (360)
The original Guitar Hero brought people to play videogames that hadn't played games since the old NES days. Guitar Hero II expanded on it and brought in a brand new audience when it didn't just appear on the Playstation 2 again, but also on the XBox 360. The 360 version had extra songs available for download, which gives it the nod over the PS2 competition.		  
  126. Pirates! Gold (GEN)
A lot of people rave about Pirates! on the PC...Well, on consoles, Genesis has a grand version, too. Pirates Gold allows you to mix strategy and pirates to grand results. Arrrgh, matey. This be gold you'll be wantin' to collect.		  
  125. Lunar: Eternal Blue (SCD)
Taking place 1,000 years after the first Lunar game, Eternal Blue delighted Sega CD owners with a second fantastic RPG. It's nothing fancy. It's just a great game with a great story.		  
  124. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (GC)
While it wasn't as great as the original Paper Mario, this sequel is still amazing. It combined action elements with turn-based RPG elements to create a delightful experience to all those lucky enough to own a Gamecube.		  
  123. Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (GBA)
Much like Oracle of Ages and Seasons, Capcom lended a helping hand in creating this new Zelda adventure for the Game Boy Advance. Link had the ability to shrink and grow and he had a talking bird hat to help him along the way. Weird? Yup. Zelda? Most definately.		  
  122. Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando (PS2)
18 new weapons, 5 from the original (granted you have a game save from the original), and the ability to upgrade 'em all. Going Commando brought new goodness to the Ratchet and Clank series. If you like to have stuff blowing up in your platforming adventures, you'll love this game.		  
  121. Metroid Prime 2: Echoes (GC)
Continuing on from the original Metroid Prime, Echoes has players jumping between dimensions, basically. There's a happy light dimension and a scary dark dimension...Two sides of the same world. Navigating around the two worlds is fun, and similar to the original, eventhough you're walking around in first-person mode, it plays and feels like classic Metroid.		  
  120. Jade Empire (XB)
Kinda similar to Fable in terms of gameplay, Jade Empire was a fantastic edition to the XBox library. As you traveled around and mastered fighting styles, you fought bad guys and all that fun stuff. The environments were breathtaking, the story was grand, and the gameplay made people smile. It's a wonderous game.		  
  119. Mario Kart DS (DS)
Some folks have called this game the ultimate Mario Kart game. Not only does it have some nifty new tracks, but it also has a bunch of favorites from every other Mario Kart game made. Include the ability to go online with the WiFi and race against people around the world, and you've got yourself one wonderful kart racer.		  
  118. Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (N64)
It was classic Zelda gameplay except all in a three-day period which you repeat over and over. Amazingly, it didn't always feel reptitive and there are a decent amount of gamers out there who actually consider this gem to be the best of the Zelda series.		  
  117. Secret of Mana (SNES)
Best described as part Legend of Zelda and part Final Fantasy, Secret of Mana blended those two gameplay styles together beautifully. It's got wonderful graphics, a hypnotizing musical score, RPG development, upgradable weapons, and an epic story all blended seemlessly to create one heckuva grand game.		  
  116. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (SNES)
An extraterrestrial villain causes the Mushroom Kingdom to become chaotic...So chaotic, in fact, that Bowser even helps out Mario in the quest. It made us all realize that the Koopa King himself wasn't such a bad guy afterall.		  
  115. Xenogears (PSX)
It was kinda like Final Fantasy full of big robots. It had an epic story, a fun turn-based battle system that incorporated combos, and...well, big robots. If you like RPGs or big robots, you'll probably love this grand li'l game.		  
  114. Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (GC)
When Wind Waker was announced as being cel-shaded, a lot of folks whined like little babies 'cause they wanted to play as an older, mature Link. Once those same whiners played Wind Waker, their crying stopped and hours were stolen from their lives. It was a grand Gamecube debut for ol' Linkie poo.		  
  113. Guitar Hero (PS2)
Guitar Hero was a game that anyone could pick up and play...And have a blast while doing it. It was simple, it was fun, and it was a great way to convert non-gamers into gamers. It'll be a while before the Guitar Hero craze dies out.		  
  112. Earthbound (SNES)
The only game from the "Mother" series in Japan to make it here to the 'States, Earthbound was actually the second game in the series. People love it for its humerous take on the RPG genre...Which the scratch 'n' sniff card released with the game showed. It doesn't do much different from the rest of the RPG pack in regards to gameplay, but what it does, it does well. Besides, there aren't too many other games out there that let you beat up hippies.		  
  111. Super Baseball 2020 (NG)
The creators of Baseball Stars created this futuristic, and incredibly fun, baseball game of joy. Fans of Baseball Stars should definately check this bad boy out.		  
  110. Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine (GEN)
Known as Puyo Pop in Japan...And Kirby's Avalanche on SNES...Mean Bean Machine is often considered to be one of the greatest puzzle games ever created. Strategically placing the 'beans' to set up an enormous monster combo to destroy your opponent was, and still is, a very pleasing gaming experience.		  
  109. NHLPA Hockey '93 (GEN)
It's probably the greatest hockey game ever created. It's got more than 500 professional hockey players, intelligent AI, and the chance to get injured during the course of the season. It was a game way ahead of its time...And it's still fun to play today.		  
  108. Castlevania: Dracula X (SNES)
In this very rare game, it's classic Castlevania gameplay through seven levels. You get to fight the usuals (skeletons, zombies, minotaurs, etc.) as you make your way through the multiple branching paths to the final fight with Dracula. As the Italians say, "It's a-good!"		  
  107. Conker's Bad Fur Day (N64)
It was vile, disgusting, offensive, inappropriate...and absolutely adorable. Conker's Bad Fur Day made waves due to the adult content in the game, but it had amazing gameplay to go with it to keep gamers hooked from beginning to end. These days, the jokes and parodies may be a little old, but the gameplay itself is still marvelous.		  
  106. Killer Instinct (SNES)
Rare's attempt at a fighting game was created with glorious results. It was also the first fighting game to include the combo system; a system that is used in just about every fighting game these days. It's a grand fighter from a grand developer.		  
  105. WWF Smackdown! 2: Know Your Role (PSX)
It was loaded with playable characters with several more to unlock through the game's Season Mode. It expanded on the Create-A-Wrestler from the first game as well as the gameplay mechanics and match selection. Many folks still consider this one to be the best of the Smackdown! series. We don't disagree.		  
  104. Final Fantasy VIII (PSX)
A lot of Final Fantasy fans dislike this game 'cause its story is, well, rather poopy. That and a few of the characters are pretty annoying. But get past that and get right down to the gameplay and you've got a wonderful game more than worthy of the Final Fantasy name.		  
  103. Legend of Dragoon (PSX)
Sure, the story and characters kinda feel like a repeat of Final Fantasy VII at times, but is that really a bad thing? It's got an innovative turn-based fighting mechanic that has players participate more in the battle. For years gamers have been demanding a sequel to this gem. We're hoping Sony caves in one day and gives us one.		  
  102. Halo (XB)
This one will probably get us a ton of hate mail, but let's face it. The first Halo was great as a multiplayer game, but the single player mode wasn't really anything special. It's obviously a great game, which is why it made the list as high as it did, but we feel it's not quite good enough to break the top 100.		  
  101. Super Mario Bros. 2 (NES)
Nintendo gave us this gem when it was decided that American gamers weren't skilled enough to play Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels. Yeah, it was based off of some other non-Mario Japanese game...But it's still great, dang it. It's definately the most underrated of the Super Mario series. Plus, Wart is so much fatter and cooler-looking than Bowser...Well, according to Ape, anyway.		  
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