Metal Gear Solid on PSX. Still one of the great video game experiences of my life. Same with FF7. Playstation One had 2 grand slams that made it what it was imo.
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It’s 34 years old, launched the most successful IP in the industry, saved console gaming, revolutionized a genre, and is still a fun, tuned, and flawless game for people of all ages and skill levels.
I’ll have more to add when it springs to mind. But that is the quintessential perfect video game, if you ask me.
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Seems like most people are just posting their favorite games, not necessarily perfect ones.
Framerate issues really prevent either of these from being "perfect". They don't hold up well at all from a graphical or gameplay perspective.
Then this thread is pointless. You can’t really take graphics into account or it disqualifies almost every game ever produced prior to the current gen of consoles.
Then this thread is pointless. You can’t really take graphics into account or it disqualifies almost every game ever produced prior to the current gen of consoles.
Not even close to true. You can absolutely take graphics into account, especially when those graphics have an impact on the gameplay. Goldeneye has a brutal framerate, draw distance issues and texture muddiness. Sluggish framerates make playing it feel quite rough because input is delayed by that same sluggishness.
I can still pop in Mario 64 and enjoy a smooth framerate and tight controls. It holds up quite well in comparison. F-Zero X is still as fast and twitchy as it ever was. Goldeneye is a great game, but it wasn't perfect, even when it came out.
I know there's a fine line between a 'perfect' game and just your own favourite game... but Double Dragon II doesn't get much better in terms of a 2-player side scroller. 30 years after the game was released, I still enjoy throwing those jumping knees and cyclone kicks when I bust out the ol' NES. This game has incredible replay value.
River City Ransom is another highly, highly underrated side scroller. Just a stupidly fun and addictive game from start to finish.
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Forza Motorsport 4 - Xbox 360: This is the peak casual racing sim with the best mix of cars and tracks. GT2 gets an honourable mention.
Impossible Mission - Commodore 64: A puzzle platformer that’s very challenging. The robots who chase you still haunt me. Stay awhile. Stay forever!
Return Fire - 3DO: Easily the most fun I’ve had playing games with friends. It’s capture the flag on a desert island with four vehicles to choose from and an awesome classical music soundtrack that changes with the action.
NHL 94 - Sega Genesis: I wish the new games were this fun.
Xcom - PC: I love the new games but still go back to the old one because I love the weapons, aliens and gameplay from that version.