WickedLiquid
Regular
As the PS4 and Xbox One approach their launch dates we enter a new generation of gaming that will sure to bring us years of enjoyment. But we also say good-bye to our beloved systems of this era.
So let's go out with some class and rank down our top 100 games of the past 7 years. This list is brought to you by the letters F and U, and by voters like YOU!
Each day we'll count down ten games at a time! Each game comes complete with the GR Report Card to see how they were rated at the time of their release. Although the bottom of the list is hard to find any ranking at all for them on GR haha.
Let's-a go!
#100
Angry Birds
You can’t escape it, not even on GR! So get your Porkpie Hat and your Starbucks Caramel Mocha with Espresso shot and a hint of glutten-free cinnamon, it’s time to play Angry Birds. Why do so many people love Angry Birds? Well it’s a simple flash game that anyone can pick up and play with ease. It takes skill, albeit not much skill, and there is a version out there made just for you. Unless you hate Angry Birds, then the version made for you would be nothing.
Not Rated on GR
#99
Scott Pilgrim VS the World
There’s no question that in recent years video games based off movies can be some of the worst titles in the library. But it’s kind of hard to screw up when the movie is already a video game. This hopeless romantic and his fellow Canucks travel through a 16-bit style Beat-Em-Up to defeat the seven evil exes and it couldn’t be more awesome-tacular.
GR’s Report Card
Eduardo_Reboucas
B-
+ Cute, cartoony presentation
+ Challenging...
- ...but incredibly cheap at points
+ Great local co-op...
- ...but no online multiplayer
- Extremely exploitable leveling system
#98
Super Street Fighter IV
Street Fighter is an iconic series that helped pave the way for fighter games. There is no doubt that within the past 25 years Street Fighter has created some of the most well-known characters in fighters and competitive gameplay enjoyed by many all over the world. Still waiting on a Canadian Street Fighter though, instead of you know, a 12th Japanese Fighter or 10th United States Fighter. Ah well, one can dream, one can dream…
GR’S Report Card
Nick_Tan
B+
+ Fuller roster
+ Character rebalancing and Ultra II
+ Seth's A.I. scales to difficulty
+ Improved online mode and rankings
+ Arranged BGM option
+/- What it should have been in the first place?
- Doesn't really try to make a good story
- Still can't shut music off completely
- No Gallery?
#97
Etrian Odyssey III: The Drowned City
This game isn’t even listed on GR, I kid you not. You damn hipsters. HK can tell you all why it is awesome though, and I’m sure it is better than Angry Birds so congrats.
#96
Amnesia: The Dark Descent
GR Report Card
Ivory_Soul
B+
The Good: Frightening atmosphere, haunting ambiance, clever puzzles, great story
The Bad: Puzzles can be obscure a lot of the times, no combat means action fans may turn away, some object hunting problems
#95
Gears of War 3
GR’s Report Card
danielrbischoff
A-
+ Purposeful campaign
+ Great cast of characters
- Except for Jace
+/- Excellent conclusion(?!)
+ Bright, colorful, even vivid environments
+ Mad World
+ Fast, frantic competitive multiplayer
+ Matchmaking with dedicated servers
- Some minor balancing issues
+ Horde Mode 2.0
- Not enough Cole Train
#94
Diablo 3
GR’s Report Card
Jonathan_Leack
4.5/5
+ Five classes, all worth playing
+ ...because the combat is so good
+ Quality of cut-scenes is heavenly
- ...but not the limited social interaction
+ Lots of loot for your collection
+ Plenty of challenge to keep you engaged
-A launch week worth crying about
#93
The Last Story
GR’s Report Card
Blake_Peterson
4.5/5
+ A JRPG that's hugely innovative
- Chugs on Wii hardware
+ Emotionally affecting characters
+ Amazing ending
- Minor camera issues
+ Did I mention innovative?
+ Fantastic gameplay
+ Fine-tuned controls
#92
Dead Space 2
GR’s Report Card
Jesse_Costantino
B+
+ Incredible first few chapters
+ Top-notch art and sound design
+ Solid shooting mechanics
- Runs out of steam early on
- Recycled weapons and enemies
- Unnecessary multiplayer
#91
Skate 3
GR’s Report Card
Jesse_Costantino
C+
+ Ambitious online play
+ Deep clan support
+/- Same solid mechanics
- Performance issues
- Heavily limited competition areas
- Flawed team events
So let's go out with some class and rank down our top 100 games of the past 7 years. This list is brought to you by the letters F and U, and by voters like YOU!
Each day we'll count down ten games at a time! Each game comes complete with the GR Report Card to see how they were rated at the time of their release. Although the bottom of the list is hard to find any ranking at all for them on GR haha.
Let's-a go!
#100
Angry Birds
You can’t escape it, not even on GR! So get your Porkpie Hat and your Starbucks Caramel Mocha with Espresso shot and a hint of glutten-free cinnamon, it’s time to play Angry Birds. Why do so many people love Angry Birds? Well it’s a simple flash game that anyone can pick up and play with ease. It takes skill, albeit not much skill, and there is a version out there made just for you. Unless you hate Angry Birds, then the version made for you would be nothing.
Not Rated on GR
#99
Scott Pilgrim VS the World
There’s no question that in recent years video games based off movies can be some of the worst titles in the library. But it’s kind of hard to screw up when the movie is already a video game. This hopeless romantic and his fellow Canucks travel through a 16-bit style Beat-Em-Up to defeat the seven evil exes and it couldn’t be more awesome-tacular.
GR’s Report Card
Eduardo_Reboucas
B-
+ Cute, cartoony presentation
+ Challenging...
- ...but incredibly cheap at points
+ Great local co-op...
- ...but no online multiplayer
- Extremely exploitable leveling system
#98
Super Street Fighter IV
Street Fighter is an iconic series that helped pave the way for fighter games. There is no doubt that within the past 25 years Street Fighter has created some of the most well-known characters in fighters and competitive gameplay enjoyed by many all over the world. Still waiting on a Canadian Street Fighter though, instead of you know, a 12th Japanese Fighter or 10th United States Fighter. Ah well, one can dream, one can dream…
GR’S Report Card
Nick_Tan
B+
+ Fuller roster
+ Character rebalancing and Ultra II
+ Seth's A.I. scales to difficulty
+ Improved online mode and rankings
+ Arranged BGM option
+/- What it should have been in the first place?
- Doesn't really try to make a good story
- Still can't shut music off completely
- No Gallery?
#97
Etrian Odyssey III: The Drowned City
This game isn’t even listed on GR, I kid you not. You damn hipsters. HK can tell you all why it is awesome though, and I’m sure it is better than Angry Birds so congrats.
#96
Amnesia: The Dark Descent
GR Report Card
Ivory_Soul
B+
The Good: Frightening atmosphere, haunting ambiance, clever puzzles, great story
The Bad: Puzzles can be obscure a lot of the times, no combat means action fans may turn away, some object hunting problems
#95
Gears of War 3
GR’s Report Card
danielrbischoff
A-
+ Purposeful campaign
+ Great cast of characters
- Except for Jace
+/- Excellent conclusion(?!)
+ Bright, colorful, even vivid environments
+ Mad World
+ Fast, frantic competitive multiplayer
+ Matchmaking with dedicated servers
- Some minor balancing issues
+ Horde Mode 2.0
- Not enough Cole Train
#94
Diablo 3
GR’s Report Card
Jonathan_Leack
4.5/5
+ Five classes, all worth playing
+ ...because the combat is so good
+ Quality of cut-scenes is heavenly
- ...but not the limited social interaction
+ Lots of loot for your collection
+ Plenty of challenge to keep you engaged
-A launch week worth crying about
#93
The Last Story
GR’s Report Card
Blake_Peterson
4.5/5
+ A JRPG that's hugely innovative
- Chugs on Wii hardware
+ Emotionally affecting characters
+ Amazing ending
- Minor camera issues
+ Did I mention innovative?
+ Fantastic gameplay
+ Fine-tuned controls
#92
Dead Space 2
GR’s Report Card
Jesse_Costantino
B+
+ Incredible first few chapters
+ Top-notch art and sound design
+ Solid shooting mechanics
- Runs out of steam early on
- Recycled weapons and enemies
- Unnecessary multiplayer
#91
Skate 3
GR’s Report Card
Jesse_Costantino
C+
+ Ambitious online play
+ Deep clan support
+/- Same solid mechanics
- Performance issues
- Heavily limited competition areas
- Flawed team events
