I'm going to give my probably controversial opinion. I don't think Animal Crossing New Horizons should be on that list and the main reason it got critical acclaim is because it released at the height of Covid. Had it released any other time people would've seen that it's a shallow game where in long term it's mostly a repetition of the same menial actions. There's nothing wrong with repetition, but having to check the store every day isn't exactly the peak of compelling gameplay.
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This is 100% an "it's just not for you" situation. I mean, it's not really my thing either, but it's literally the best selling game ever in Japan. That's not just the pandemic.
I agree the genre isn't exactly for me, but I don't think that's really relevant. Stardew Valley and Sims more or less fall in the same genre and I loved Stardew Valley and could see the appeal of Sims. I don't have an issue with those games being on the list but New Horizons just felt shallow. Outside of collecting things for the Museum there really wasn't anything that engaging. I remember also checking if I'm just playing it wrong and the sentiment from the AC vets was that the gameplay of New Leaf is better.
I did a quick check to see New Horizon is still in the same state as I remember and some people are claiming the 2.0 update made the game better so I guess I'll give it another shot one day. Maybe my opinion is dated because I haven't really played since 1.3 update.
It's one of those typical games that I tried because the entire world was lyrical about it, including grown adults. Figured I gave it a shot (as a grown adult myself) and it was indeed during the time we had fuck all to do. Didn't like the game at all and frankly didn't see the appeal of it either, it's fine if people enjoy that kind of gameplay, but it was the most bland and "do your daily chores"-game I've ever played. It's baffling how something so stale was regarded so highly.
Very interesting selection. Desperados III made the list, and Street Fighter 6 appears to be the only fighting game.
Unless I missed it multiple times, I'm amazed that Red Dead Redemption 2 isn't on the list at all but something like Mini Motorways is. No offense to Mini Motorways, but RDR2 was a mind-blowing game for me.
For me and many others, it was a very divisive one, so I'm not so surprised by that. I guess Eurogamer is staffed by a lot of the game's detractors, which is possible. Hell, if it was me making the list, #1 with a bullet would be Skullgirls, but that's not here either.
Same with Witcher 3. That was an amazing game. Or Skyrim 5.
There are FIVE Skyrims already?!?
Skyrim 5: The Elder Scrolls
Smash Ultimate is on there too
Ah, you're right.
Some really weird picks here. A few standout bad takes:
- Diablo 4
- Football Manager
- AC Odyssey
- Mario Kart 8
I'd say Mario Kart 8 deserves recognition, but agree with the other ones.
I have no knowledge about diablo 4, but I think the others are really fun games in their genre?
I think there is a stark distinction between "really fun" and "one of the best games ever". This list contains almost nothing which pushed against the barriers of gaming either now or in the past.
I thought the story in ac Odyssey was very unique with how it prioritized the morality of the time and contrasted it with our modern day morality, and I spent plenty of hours really enjoying that world. Probably my favorite large open world to date (but that is entirely personal preference). I do think Mario kart 8 is the best kart racer ever, and definitely deserves to be on the list for that alone.
There are no bad takes, they're personal preference. Not everyone likes the same game or genre.
I know people who play Football Manager and Diablo religiously. While I enjoyed Odyssey for a while. Also tons of people still play Mario Kart 8, it's a fun game for the right audience (not me).
Definitely a lot of oddballs here. Why is Grow Home on the list when Grow Up, the sequel, is literally the same game but so much better?
Also pokemon go being in a top 100 list. Hilarious.
And am I reading this right, there isn't a single Bioshock game here? Kinda expected more from Eurogamer.
Hrm, kind of an odd mix of classics and recent releases that aren't going to be remembered five years from now. That said, I'm just glad Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes is on here. It's a wonderful hidden gem that barely gets talked about. I don't even like puzzle games much, but the gorgeous pixel art and soundtrack helped me get really into it.
I'm also reminded that I need to get back to Citizen Sleeper. Was very surprised by it when I tried it (before I got sucked into Honkai: Star Rail).