IGN does its Top 100 Games of All Time

by James Ransom-Wiley { Aug 1st 2005 at 4:00PM }

Super Mario Bros Any time someone throws up a Top 100, a lotta fussin' and whinin' is sure to follow. Yeah, we agree with some choices, but a list that doesn't include the original Legend of Zelda and relegates Final Fantasy VII to the #88 spot just doesn't sit right with us—I'm sure you'll find your own glaring omissions and questionable ranks. Of course, these lists are all about controversy, why else make them?

We figured you'd be most interested in IGN's Top 10, so here it is (from 10 to 1):

Super Metroid
Star Wars: TIE Fighter Collector's CD-ROM
Street Fighter II (arcade)
StarCraft
Sid Meier's Pirates! (original)
Super Mario 64
Sid Meirer's Civilization II
Tetris
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Super Mario Bros.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

omg wtfg @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

#1 game for me would be Starcraft.

Christopher7xii @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

Such bullshit that FF7 was 88. I completely think that's bullshit. Some of this shit on the list that beat it was rediculous. And how come not a SINGLE megaman was on there, yet super mario brothers was on there in 3 forms? Can we say 'stuck on nintendo's nipple'?

Anyways, I REALLY don't agree with FF4 being higher than FF6 and FF7. Yeah, it was a lot of people's first, but it definitely was not the best done or most innovative.

I had some other complaints, but that stuck out the most. Oh, and wtf, SMB1 is first? Greatest game ever my ass. Also, how come EverQuest is NOWHERE on the list, considering that basically launched this entire MMO craze we're going through, and alone has sucked more player hours than any FRANCHISE ever has combined.

tpp @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

Dude, chill, it's just a list.

LaughingTarget @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

Ya, FF7 shouldn't be at 88, it shouldn't be on the list in the first place.

White Rose Duelist @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

88 is way too high for FF7. Something like 8888 is more like it.

Christopher7xii @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

It's not like I'm gonna bomb something. I'm just commenting about the subject. Sorry I'm not boring half demensional human being, dear kind sir. Emotions are okay to indulge in from time to time you know.

balders @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

no love for wonderboy series?

David @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

Where's Elite?

Captain Obvious @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

Did I miss it, or did Diablo not make the list?

Lansing @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

Uhh Sonic 1,2,3 and sonic and knuckles should have been on the top 10 with metroid prime.

polvazo @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

funny that 8 of the 10 games, the name started with S

Maurik @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

zomg, that is an aweful list IGN knows nothing about games...

Bp @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

Oh my god, nintendo has 4 out of the top ten. Don't cry u guy's i know the truth hurts!

Jeff @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

Laughing Target: We both know that's not true. FFVII is one of the best games ever made. Fact.

But yeah, this list is questionable. Mega Man 2 should be in the top 20.

Christopher7xii @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

Dude, seriously, where IS diablo?

JimyD @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

Yep, no Diablo or Everquest. No Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic or Unreal Tournament either. Where the hell is Splinter Cell? Somebody is smoking some serious crack over there.

chill @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

My favorites not in any order....
Metal gear solid: 1 PS1
RE 1, 2, 4: PS1 and Cube
God Of War: PS2
Burnout 3: Xbox
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night PS1
Super Metroid SNES
Street Fighter II: SNES
Grand Turismo 3: PS2
Ratchet and Clank 1,2,3: PS2
Halo: Xbox

Ryuukuro @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

There's never going to be a perfect top 100 list for anyone except the one someone makes for their own self. At least with this one it looks like the editors thought it through pretty well.

arg! @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

No Ogre Battle 64, no Shenmue, no Lunar. For shame. I'm not a huge fan of FF7, but even I know it's better than FF10.

arrakisman @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

Some of the the I can't argue with. Dune 2, StarCon 2, System Shock 2 and Fallout are PC games that I love and don't alway get recognized when put with consoles and arcaades. I am surprised at the amount of Dreamcast games listed.

What missing for me
Phantasy Star I
Arena/Daggerfall/Morrowind
The Sims
Roller Coaster Tycoon (without it there would not by the tons of tycoon games out there)

A little too much FF though.

brett @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

Everquest didn't launch the MMO genre, Ultima Online did. And before there there were MUDS and other text based MMO's. All Everquest did was make it 3d.

chrisp @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

where the @#&! is perfect dark?!

Tesla @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

IGN has sucked in ratings for the past few years. I've learned never to judge a game on how IGN rates it. So many games that weren't there or weren't anywhere near the proper spot on the list. IGN is only good for videos, plain and simple.

Darius Young @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

I'm glad to see Street Fighter on the list. I remember going to the arcades around town to play. Speaking of arcades, where are they these days?? Also, is there a street fighter game download a> yet?

Darius Young @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

I'm glad to see Street Fighter on the list. I remember going to the arcades around town to play. Speaking of arcades, where are they these days?? Also, is there a street fighter game download a> yet?

Adrian @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

So glad to see Star Control II getting its due, along with many of the LucasArts adventure games, but I think Monkey Island and Loom definitely belong on the list. Also, I think SSX Tricky deserves a spot, though probably not too high on the list.

omg wtfg @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

Gamespot's Greatest Games Ever list is much better.

Rare Hare @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

no seriously you guys..

where the hell is Diablo?

ALH @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

I guess it was a bit much expecting ANY ecco game to appear on there, but no REZ? wtf. Most of my fave games ever are completley let off that list yet some get on multiple times? come now, thats not fair.

hello @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

where is manic miner?

That game was light years ahead of any other platformer at the time.

Christopher7xii @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

Hey, Brett... Read what I said again.

"considering that basically launched this entire MMO craze we're going through"

here's what you said

"Everquest didn't launch the MMO genre, Ultima Online did."

Now compare them. Where did I ever say anything about EQ launching the MMO GENRE? I said it launched the current MMO craze that is inhabiting PC gaming. Ya know, the reason there are 25+ MMO's being released within 3 years, and about 15 that have been released since 2001?

I love when people try to be smart asses by repeating what they've read on another forumwhen someone corrected them. I'm sure you'd be awesome at trivial persuit: game edition, but what you said had nothing to do with what I said... Thanks for "correcting" me though.

skipper @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

hey, you know what? no FF game after 6 should be on the list, they all BLOW.

Sander @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

Long live StarCon 2!

http://sc2.sourceforge.net/

Also, its a crime that HL2 isn't in the top 5.

Lothar of the Hill People @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

What? No "Hunt the Wumpus?"

Andrew @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED....
UM...SEGA SATURN>>>>>>>>>>>NIGHTS!!!!!!

Only one of the greatest games ever!

iceboxqs @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

"Top 100 Games of All Time" . . . . until next time.

Brian @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

It astonishes me that the two decades that represented the launch of video, computer and console gaming are sorely under-represented. Surely at least one of Infocom's classic text adventures should be included, probably the Zork series, at the very least. I believe the list displays the age of the reviewers, not necessarily the quest for an "ultimate" and truly representative list.

Eskimo Bob @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

#14 That statement is not a fact. That's your opinion. I, personally, hate any Final Fantasy game and think they are EXTREMELY overrated, but that's just me. =X

Matt @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

I don't see the point in crying about Final Fantasy VII. It's not like it needs any help getting recognized. One that needed help was Panzer Dragoon Saga, partially because it was a much better game.

Also, Final Fantasy II(IV) being the highest ranked FF is the smartest Final Fantasy-related decision I've seen in years.

One more thing, the world doesn't and shouldn't revolve around Final Fantasy. Why not be happy that Super Metroid is quite high on the list? Maybe smile that Gunstar Heroes made it on? Or better yet, TIE Fighter?

However I will say that a lack of Phantasy Star II and NiGHTs was a bit of a downer. Come to think of it, I don't remember seeing Tekken 2 or Vagrant Story...but oh well. I still think it's a great list with different priorities from most.

Almost forgot, Resident Evil 2 would've been nice. Anyone else think so?

juggy @ Dec 18th 2005 9:59PM

my game sanandreas on PS2 has loads scratches on it it's annoying.On some missions whatever button
i press nothing happens and the picture doesen't move please can you help.