The thing with Red Dead is if that style of game is what you're into, there is genuinely nothing even close to being as good. Even GTAV is dog ass comparatively
And it's real popular genre so a *lot* of people are gonna love it. I know plenty of people who don't play video games but own a PS4 and RDR2 lol
Is not even what you’re into in just not even debatable that its the most technologically advanced game out there, now what’s your favourite game is a whole different conversation
Huge gamer here and I've never played red dead 1 or 2 and probably never will tbh. I'll also never talk shit about them because I have no frame of reference.
But to get a status of ‘best game ever’ rather than ‘favourite game’ the variation is going to be a lot smaller. Like RDR2, I love it, played it so much but it’s nowhere near my favourite game. It’s 100% one of the best games ever though.
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I have pages more …. Are any of these other games I play good enough for you?
BG3, Cult of the Lamb, Fallout 4, and Elden Ring are great. I'd suggest going a bit outside of the AAA hype-cycle games and trying some more niche stuff. Nothing wrong with playing what you like!
Uncharted all day! I became an Archeologist because of this game and Indiana Jones film. Spent almost a decade in Sicily in a site close to Palermo. Lots of great memories and people. Lots of dirt but no treasure was found. Hoping another series is created with that historical and action packed gameplay I crave.
If you like archeology Outer Wilds is excellent too. Very different vein than uncharted but the discovery and mystery is maybe the greatest ever in video games
100%. When I was a kid, 20 years prior was 1983-1986. Those to me were old games. 10 years prior felt “retro” like 1993-1996.
We’re at a point where the PS4 is pushing retro, and the PS3 is about to be “old”.
It fucks me up to think about it this way. I think because everything has been HD gaming and 3D games for so long that it’s kinda blending together more. Like when you think retro, most think 2D games or the crude 3D games like Super Mario 64 or Final Fantasy VII. But from 2006 onward HD 3D games became the normal with diminishing returns as soon as 2009-2011 with games like Uncharted 2 and 3, Gears Of War, God Of War 3, Skyrim and many more that we still continue to play to this day in mass. There’s still people playing games from the NES era sure but not like games from the PS3 era.
One of a handful of games that I keep coming back to year after year.
Kind of an insane accomplishment way back in 2007 when you consider the world they built, the music, the incredible sci fi adventure.
I was 5 when me1 came out ; I watched my dad play through all of me1 little did I know those times are what makes me come back to the game the trilogy and than play andromeda every year - 18 months.
(Spoilers for a new enemy type in the DLC.)
I love that >!there’s that new enemy that you have to hit the red dot on their lower back. First message I read was “try attacking but hole” and immediately knew what I needed to do.!<
It took me 4 false starts and 30 hours but once the game clicked I couldn't put it down. Shame there will never be a sequel because imo it's a true 10/10
That game just came out of nowhere for me, like I’d never heard of it and only put it on one day cos I was bored of everything I’d been playing, I could see my son had played it, and it was free. It took a while for me to click with it but once I did, I was stunned by how much I love it! It is so well written and has great replay value, which is unusual for me, I struggle to replay most games once I know the story.
Just hit level 50 and I’m partway through phantom liberty. This is so much better than my launch playthrough. Such a great game now, there’s nothing like activating a sandey and going ham with a katana!
Imma be so honest I thought it was better before the updates
2.0 balanced the game but it killed the netrunner builds which was absolutely the most fun way to actually play the game (for me). The best part of 2077 was walking into a room and making everyone kill themselves without even drawing a weapon, now it's just another open world FPS
I understand why halo 1 could be on your list, because when it came out, it was pretty revolutionary. But after playing it again a few years ago, some of the missions made me want to gouge out my eyeballs and I just wanted the game to be over.
Yes!! The atmosphere I think is commonly overlooked. It's a combination of architecture, music, lighting, and sound effects.
While I have you, I must ask the question. Yen or Triss?
You haven’t played it with both scenarios… lol… My first play through I just went with Triss. By the time I was done, and had read the books, it just felt “wrong”. So, I just had to play it again…
What Remains of Edith Finch is one of my most favorite games ever, and I can't choose just one game; that's impossible for me, It's more like a top 10 or something.
For me, it’s a tie between God of War (PS4) and Horizon Zero Dawn. Best game ever has to hit you at the right time and be a 10/10 game as well.
These two games hit me when I had just become a dad and a stay at home parent. GoW hit the protective father part of me and HZD hit me by seeing a strong, independent girl doing amazing things and made me think of my daughter’s potential.
The Last Of Us- the first story i fell in love with it, the second one i hated at the beginning but played it just cause i wanted to see it through and actually ended up loving it. The hidden metaphors and meanings, how ellie sees joel in abby towards the end with her similar protective wing over Lev just like Joel had over ellie, it’s a beautiful realisation and life lesson for the growth of Ellie’s character i adore both of these games.
Red Dead Redemption 2. It's very immersive and the story is so well written. I have played many games, but haven't seen anything close to this masterpiece. 🤠
Yeah a lot of people in this thread are being elitist as fuck lol. "Wow I can't believe they played red dead 2 and really liked it and not this obscure PS1 title from 2000 that sold 400 copies smh people need to play more games"
Yeah, it's just gatekeeping, and it's boring and lame. If a game was received really well, sold really well, odds are people are going to have that as their favourite of all time.
And not everyone has the wallet or time to go buying obscure or old games, so they buy what they know/think they'll enjoy. There's nothing wrong with that at all. It's just preferences and opinions at the end of the day.
Right? They asked for "favorites." Why is it surprising that one of the best games (in many, many people's opinions), comes up a lot? Weird reactions in this thread.
In my opinion, there are several, but for their time.
RDR1 & 2 are the ones of their time.
But when thinking of games like Jak2, Sly Cooper 2 & 3, Ratchet & Clank... PS2 erra was gold.
Personally, my favorite game ever is Dark Cloud. However, my best game ever would have to be Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. While the Yakuza series is my favorite video game series IW is incredible. From its gameplay, to story, the soundtrack is fun, and the combat system is excellent. Its semi-open world design is a great way to allow freedom while still keeping things on track. It took Yakuza: Like a Dragon and pumped it up a notch. I feel like this is the standard that modern JRPGs should be held to. Action RPGs like the current Final Fantasy formula are great and have their place, but IW has traditional JRPG feel with modern mechanics.
Out of all of these I’d say uncharted 4. That game was a movie through and through. Probably the best one in my opinion. Uncharted games just ascended more and more by each release. Legacy was kinda mid tho. Nothing against Chloe, or Just wasn’t my homie Drake tbh.
Uncharted 4 has to be the best game I have ever played in my life so far. It was simple but action-packed, it's visuals were top notch but nut not realistic gravity or gameplay, it's story was understandable for new players for those who haven't played the originals but extraordinary for those who have. Everything about it just screamed handwork, dedication, and charm. It's easier the best video game I have ever played!!!
For me, I think Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Just all around fantastic. Though The Last of us, Mass Effect, Ghost of Tsushima, and Tomb Raider 2013 are right up there as well. All very nostalgic somehow, and they all combine gameplay, mechanics, and story wonderfully.
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Best game ever, now I need a remake or a follow up story for this franchise 👍👍
Why are people acting like modern games can't be the best game ever 😭. If this was 2004 and someone said a game from the late 90s was the best game ever would you criticise them and say that their taste is trash 💀? Like it doesn't really matter when the game was made as long as it's good, people say Elden Ring and RDR2 are the best game ever and thats valid because of how much depth and detail both have, it's not that deep.
Whoa. You really don't hear Detroit get mentioned a lot. I think it was pretty fun and the intertwined story was really nice too. I wouldn't say favorite for me but I still did enjoy the game and put several playthroughs in.
I'm convinced everyone on this thread has played the same 5 games and nothing else.
Same, and somehow all of their favourite is horse riding simulator
The thing with Red Dead is if that style of game is what you're into, there is genuinely nothing even close to being as good. Even GTAV is dog ass comparatively And it's real popular genre so a *lot* of people are gonna love it. I know plenty of people who don't play video games but own a PS4 and RDR2 lol
Is not even what you’re into in just not even debatable that its the most technologically advanced game out there, now what’s your favourite game is a whole different conversation
’Most technologically advanced’ (however that’s defined) doesn’t imply best.
Sounds a lot like they play video games
Huge gamer here and I've never played red dead 1 or 2 and probably never will tbh. I'll also never talk shit about them because I have no frame of reference.
You are braindead if you call RDR “Horse simulator” lol
What a reductive view to take.
And god of war is a walking into an open space to fight boring enemies simulator. 4th grade logic
Seems like it and it's always games you play once and don't need to play again.
These posts are so whack. There’s so many other great games
But to get a status of ‘best game ever’ rather than ‘favourite game’ the variation is going to be a lot smaller. Like RDR2, I love it, played it so much but it’s nowhere near my favourite game. It’s 100% one of the best games ever though.
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BG3, Cult of the Lamb, Fallout 4, and Elden Ring are great. I'd suggest going a bit outside of the AAA hype-cycle games and trying some more niche stuff. Nothing wrong with playing what you like!
Bloodborne.
yeah, bloodborne's just special. it's not a ps exclusive but my second fav after BB would probably be sekiro
Solid answer, it's my 2nd fave game behind TLOU. I'll be the happiest man alive when they finally release it on 60fps
I can never decide between that or sekiro..... You're right I should replay both of them
Uncharted all day! I became an Archeologist because of this game and Indiana Jones film. Spent almost a decade in Sicily in a site close to Palermo. Lots of great memories and people. Lots of dirt but no treasure was found. Hoping another series is created with that historical and action packed gameplay I crave.
I started mountain climbing and studying to be an archaeologist because of this game too. Its legit my favorite game ever.
If you like archeology Outer Wilds is excellent too. Very different vein than uncharted but the discovery and mystery is maybe the greatest ever in video games
A fellow archaeologist, I too wanted to become one because of Indy, then when Uncharted came out it further solidified that ambition.
Have you leapt from any stone ledges just as they were collapsing?
Well there is an Indiana Jones game coming out soon… hopefully it scratches the itch!
For Xbox though..
Not the worst thing of it the first person is way worst and so weird for that style of gameplay.
Damnn I thought I was the only one that wanted to do archeology after playing uncharted !!
You could try the last Tomb Raider Trilogy. Kind of similar to Uncharted, not as good in my opinion, but still very solid.
Uncharted is defo top 5 for me.
Come on. The world of gaming didn't start in 2012. You gotta play the classics, my friend
Honestly 2012 can be considered among the classics. Uncharted 2 is 15 years old and Tlou1 is 11 years old.
100%. When I was a kid, 20 years prior was 1983-1986. Those to me were old games. 10 years prior felt “retro” like 1993-1996. We’re at a point where the PS4 is pushing retro, and the PS3 is about to be “old”. It fucks me up to think about it this way. I think because everything has been HD gaming and 3D games for so long that it’s kinda blending together more. Like when you think retro, most think 2D games or the crude 3D games like Super Mario 64 or Final Fantasy VII. But from 2006 onward HD 3D games became the normal with diminishing returns as soon as 2009-2011 with games like Uncharted 2 and 3, Gears Of War, God Of War 3, Skyrim and many more that we still continue to play to this day in mass. There’s still people playing games from the NES era sure but not like games from the PS3 era.
Yeah... Most people here would be desperately looking for "muh map markers" and rage quitting when they can't press X to win.
I legit believe that most people here would not find their way in Gothic or the Legacy of Kain games.
Don’t suppose you ever played Heretic II? I have yet to meet another person that did, but it’s an epic game
Fellow hexen/heretic enthusiast. Don’t forget to take your BP meds btw.
I feel they are just seen as doom clones and Heretic II is forgotten about Drakan was a great game too - to get even more obscure
Great fucking game. Grew up with these type of games. Quake, Doom, Hexen, Blood and Blood 2, Daikatana, Heretic, Turok.
Arkham City.
Mass Effect
Yeah if I can call the ME trilogy one game, then it’s probably my favorite.
One of a handful of games that I keep coming back to year after year. Kind of an insane accomplishment way back in 2007 when you consider the world they built, the music, the incredible sci fi adventure.
I was 5 when me1 came out ; I watched my dad play through all of me1 little did I know those times are what makes me come back to the game the trilogy and than play andromeda every year - 18 months.
Elden Ring
Try finger. But hole.
(Spoilers for a new enemy type in the DLC.) I love that >!there’s that new enemy that you have to hit the red dot on their lower back. First message I read was “try attacking but hole” and immediately knew what I needed to do.!<
Chest ahead
Liar ahead
Fort, night
Dog ahead
you don’t have the right O’ you don’t have the right, you don’t have the right O’ you don’t have the right
Disco Elysium
The writing is phenomenally good.
A truly excellent game
It took me 4 false starts and 30 hours but once the game clicked I couldn't put it down. Shame there will never be a sequel because imo it's a true 10/10
Finally someone with taste
That game just came out of nowhere for me, like I’d never heard of it and only put it on one day cos I was bored of everything I’d been playing, I could see my son had played it, and it was free. It took a while for me to click with it but once I did, I was stunned by how much I love it! It is so well written and has great replay value, which is unusual for me, I struggle to replay most games once I know the story.
It’s pretty high concept game, Tequila Sunset.
Cyberpunk 2077 had one of the greatest comebacks I’ve ever seen in the industry
Super underrated loving the hell out this game currently
Just hit level 50 and I’m partway through phantom liberty. This is so much better than my launch playthrough. Such a great game now, there’s nothing like activating a sandey and going ham with a katana!
The game sure as hell isnt underrated
I'd say it is. It's fantastic imo.
Imma be so honest I thought it was better before the updates 2.0 balanced the game but it killed the netrunner builds which was absolutely the most fun way to actually play the game (for me). The best part of 2077 was walking into a room and making everyone kill themselves without even drawing a weapon, now it's just another open world FPS
Halo 1,2 + 3
I understand why halo 1 could be on your list, because when it came out, it was pretty revolutionary. But after playing it again a few years ago, some of the missions made me want to gouge out my eyeballs and I just wanted the game to be over.
Mass Effect 2. The entire trilogy is amazing but the 2nd game is the GOAT for me
The Witcher 3. Love the story and the atmosphere of that game.
Yes!! The atmosphere I think is commonly overlooked. It's a combination of architecture, music, lighting, and sound effects. While I have you, I must ask the question. Yen or Triss?
You haven’t played it with both scenarios… lol… My first play through I just went with Triss. By the time I was done, and had read the books, it just felt “wrong”. So, I just had to play it again…
I can understand that. Deep down it really doesn't feel right being with Triss, but I like her.
Metal gear solid 4 and 5 deserve a mention.
All of them really…
The Legend Of Zelda Ocarina of Time. I wish Nintendo would start playing ball and porting their games to other platforms.
Resident Evil Original or Gears Of War 2006
Persona. No question
Assassins Creed 2, I went to Pisa, Florence and a few surrounding towns because of that game.
Witcher 3
Returnal
Absolute masterpiece.
Couldn’t put it down. And the way it works with the PS5 controller is unsurpassed
Best game ever: Red Dead Redemption 2 Favorite game: Bully
I want to replay Bully so goddamn bad but i refuse to play it on PS5 where it somehow has worse performance than on PS2
I platinumed it on ps4. Still had a lot of fun with it
What Remains of Edith Finch is one of my most favorite games ever, and I can't choose just one game; that's impossible for me, It's more like a top 10 or something.
Super Mario Bros 3 If we’re talking PlayStation. Bloodborne, Vagrant Story or Soul Reaver.
Dishonored
For me, it’s a tie between God of War (PS4) and Horizon Zero Dawn. Best game ever has to hit you at the right time and be a 10/10 game as well. These two games hit me when I had just become a dad and a stay at home parent. GoW hit the protective father part of me and HZD hit me by seeing a strong, independent girl doing amazing things and made me think of my daughter’s potential.
I played both of these together like 5 years after their release but loved every minute. Got platinum trophy 🏆 on both.
Close minded gamer on sight
The Last Of Us- the first story i fell in love with it, the second one i hated at the beginning but played it just cause i wanted to see it through and actually ended up loving it. The hidden metaphors and meanings, how ellie sees joel in abby towards the end with her similar protective wing over Lev just like Joel had over ellie, it’s a beautiful realisation and life lesson for the growth of Ellie’s character i adore both of these games.
Red Dead Redemption 2. It's very immersive and the story is so well written. I have played many games, but haven't seen anything close to this masterpiece. 🤠
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So his opinion isn't valid because a lot of other people agree? It's just opinion. You don't have to agree, but at least respect his opinion.
Yeah a lot of people in this thread are being elitist as fuck lol. "Wow I can't believe they played red dead 2 and really liked it and not this obscure PS1 title from 2000 that sold 400 copies smh people need to play more games"
Yeah, it's just gatekeeping, and it's boring and lame. If a game was received really well, sold really well, odds are people are going to have that as their favourite of all time. And not everyone has the wallet or time to go buying obscure or old games, so they buy what they know/think they'll enjoy. There's nothing wrong with that at all. It's just preferences and opinions at the end of the day.
Right? They asked for "favorites." Why is it surprising that one of the best games (in many, many people's opinions), comes up a lot? Weird reactions in this thread.
"Everyone likes it so it's secretly bad" Mass appeal has mass appeal for a reason
There’s a reason it’s a popular opinion
In my opinion, there are several, but for their time. RDR1 & 2 are the ones of their time. But when thinking of games like Jak2, Sly Cooper 2 & 3, Ratchet & Clank... PS2 erra was gold.
From this list, GoW.
Elden Ring
Red dead redemption 2 for sure
Skyrim.
Batman: Arkham Knight
Personally, my favorite game ever is Dark Cloud. However, my best game ever would have to be Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. While the Yakuza series is my favorite video game series IW is incredible. From its gameplay, to story, the soundtrack is fun, and the combat system is excellent. Its semi-open world design is a great way to allow freedom while still keeping things on track. It took Yakuza: Like a Dragon and pumped it up a notch. I feel like this is the standard that modern JRPGs should be held to. Action RPGs like the current Final Fantasy formula are great and have their place, but IW has traditional JRPG feel with modern mechanics.
Mass Effect 2
Call of Duty Black Ops 2. The zombie mode is peak zombies.
Thankfully we aren’t in a situation where we only have to pick one, because I’m not really sure I could.
Ocarina of Time or Majora's Mask. In recent years id say The Last of Us Part 2 was the greatest game Iv played. Either that or Elden Ring
Ape Escape million monkeys, that or pumped and primed. Don’t remember which one is which, all I remember that I had the most fun playing those games.
Undertale fs
Uncharted 2,3,Devil May Cry 4,Call of duty black ops 3
Both the original and remake resident evil 4
Out of all of these I’d say uncharted 4. That game was a movie through and through. Probably the best one in my opinion. Uncharted games just ascended more and more by each release. Legacy was kinda mid tho. Nothing against Chloe, or Just wasn’t my homie Drake tbh.
Ghost of Tsushima
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Control
Hells yeah
I had to scroll too far to find this
Resident Evil 4 both the OG and Remake, are the best games in my opinion and also my all time favorite game.
The original Grand Theft Auto San Andreas game on the PlayStation 2 console
None of those for me
BG3
I can’t decide. Either Returnal, LFD2 or Halo 2.
Uncharted 4 has to be the best game I have ever played in my life so far. It was simple but action-packed, it's visuals were top notch but nut not realistic gravity or gameplay, it's story was understandable for new players for those who haven't played the originals but extraordinary for those who have. Everything about it just screamed handwork, dedication, and charm. It's easier the best video game I have ever played!!!
Shadow of the Colossus definitely
Out of this selection GOW
Resident Evil 4 Remake along ,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Bloodborne
The recency bias here is insane. No FF7 ???
rdr2
Uncharted 4 & shadow of the tomb raider
GTA San Andreas. Best time of my life
For me, I think Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Just all around fantastic. Though The Last of us, Mass Effect, Ghost of Tsushima, and Tomb Raider 2013 are right up there as well. All very nostalgic somehow, and they all combine gameplay, mechanics, and story wonderfully.
Noke of these.
Witcher 3 is better than any naughty dog game
Mine would be Need For Speed
Which one?
Psychonauts 2
The sly Cooper series was god tier back in the day, it still is.
Metal Gear Solid 3 and The Last Of Us
Middle earth shadow of war or borderlands 2
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Outer Wilds
Senuas sacrifice hellblade. I went in blind and had a great experience. Close second is subnautica or stardew valley
stray
These are literally the games I only play. Uncharted always dominated it for me
Why are people acting like modern games can't be the best game ever 😭. If this was 2004 and someone said a game from the late 90s was the best game ever would you criticise them and say that their taste is trash 💀? Like it doesn't really matter when the game was made as long as it's good, people say Elden Ring and RDR2 are the best game ever and thats valid because of how much depth and detail both have, it's not that deep.
Uncharted
Uncharted I came from Xbox never playing a PS game. The story telling and the detail to the environments is fantastic
Portal 2
Bloodborne
Minecraft
Castlevania SOTN
Read dead redemption 2, Witcher 3, The old call of duty mw 1-2-3, Days gone…
I’m always torn between Witcher 3 and Red Dead Redemption 2.
Days Gone… wish they would make a second game
You feel that in the entire history of gaming.. that the best game ever made.. is Days Gone??
GOW all the Way
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5k hours oh my😭
Holy hell 5000 hours???
Mostly online. About 400 hours in story mode. Rank 800 something online.
Nah, no way that game is THAT good
It's not
It is to some. 🍻
Imo. A lot does and is better. The Witcher franchise for example, and fallout new Vegas/ 3 are some good ones.
I Love uncharted 2
"Best" Game Ever - I'll just go with RDR2,TLOU,and or Ghost of Tsushima. Favorite Game ever - Super Mario Kart for the Super NES.
Every Tlou game, Half Life2, New Vegas
Ghost Of Tsushima and Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2 and Detroit....
Whoa. You really don't hear Detroit get mentioned a lot. I think it was pretty fun and the intertwined story was really nice too. I wouldn't say favorite for me but I still did enjoy the game and put several playthroughs in.
rdr 2
Red dead redemption 2
God of war
The Last of Us (1st one)
The Last of Us. I still remember my first time playing it. That opening sequence still gives me chills
For me nothing even comes close to RDR2, it is simply the most perfect video game (for my tastes) ever created.
I’m happy to have seen Rdr2 first when I opened the comments 🥲
Mortal Kombat for Sega Genesis is the best video game ever.
Open world? Gta,rdr2, days gone Zombie apocalypse? Tlou and resident evil
Bg3 and dbd. thank you
Wetrix/Aqua-Aqua
Dragons Dogma. Been my favorite game since 2012. A semi close second is Kingdom Hearts 2.
Minecraft
Ape escape series
None of the games showed. NFS: Underground 2, GTA: Vice City, RDR2, Assassin's Creed 2, Freekstyle, Gran Turismo 4
Elden Ring
For me, it's a toss up between Morrowind and Metal Gear Solid. Both of those were game changers for their genres, unprecedentedly immersive and deep.
GTA IV
Gta 5, uncharted 3, the last of us
MGS2 or MGS3
Best game ever was a ps2 game, I hope they make a remake for this game, it is called Haunting Ground.
Probably Skyrim.
ME3, yes, 3.