Favorite Games

Earlier versions were still rough, and later versions started getting too complex, but this game had it dead-on. Massive hours spent perfecting this. Stunningly good controls and amazing depth makes this one of the best games of all time.

Like no other game before it. Pushed the buttons of my imagination more than any game ever has. The first game with FUNK! Two player co-op mode is where this game really shone.

All but invented the platformer. Classic.

Took the platformer to new and non-obvious dimensions. Where Mario is all about control, Sonic is about letting go and trusting the level design.

All but invented the cell shading look, which more than a mere gimmick perfectly dovetailed the graffiti-blazing gameplay. Utterly original, totally captured my imagination. Like Toe Jam, this game was loaded with funk and style.

A perfect action platformer that has yet to be surpassed. Perfection.

The gold standard for brawlers.

Wow.

Well balanced blend of RPG, real-time action, and multiplayer online. From Sonic Team, this one was way ahead of its time. Spent so much time playing this that I ruined my $1500 TV!

Like this game needs a reason to be in any top 10 list!

Like Tetris, brilliant in its simplicity. Tough call between Orbz and Scorched Earth, but in the end I have to list Orbz for its realtime 3D aiming and multiplayer madness. An often-overlooked classic.

The only versus fighter I have ever excelled at and enjoyed playing; the "reversal" system is revolutionary and brings versus fighters to new depths.

Like Toe Jam and Earl, this Genesis game captured my imagination and stretched the bounds of what I thought a video game could be. Simple, minimalist gameplay and HUD drive this game to home plate.

Pre-Robotron, this game takes as much strategy as it does quick reflexes due to not being able to fire and move at the same time. Taught me that constraints can create depth. A far superior game than Robotron, and another classic.