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RUNNERS UP
Any list like this is just a glimpse of how one feels right now, and cant possibly contain everything that deserves to be mentioned. I expect a lot of you to say, What about... to get an opinion on it. So for what its worth, here are my next ten in no particular order. Depending on my mood, any of these could have replaced some on the list above.
The Elder Scrolls (Morrowind being my favorite)
You might assume open world epic fantasy to be a slam dunk for meand it is. These are great gamesthough admittedly, most of the series (until Skyrim) had a very clunky leveling system and had problems with repetitive gameplay. Still, theyre great.
Mass Effect
I have only played the first game, which I know is heresy. But it was very good, and I hear the second is better. Im waiting for a remaster to try it. It couldnt make the list, I felt, without playing more of the series.
Bioshock Infinite
This was a very impressive mix of gunplay, philosophy, and worldbuildingwith an excellent ending. But I cant justify it on the top ten since I havent played the other games in the series. (I did try the first one, and it didnt click for me, despite the brilliant worldbuilding.)
Doom
I have played a ton of ID games in all their varieties, and they probably deserve a place in the top ten for sheer frenetic fun. One of my claims to fame is beating Doom 2 with only the chainsaw. The latest installments are fantastic, and another example of a series that managed to reinvent itself.
Symphony of the Night
An excellent game, best of its genre, that I discovered late and have only played once.
The Witcher
Ive only really played the third game, and while it was awesome, I havent replayed this series enough yet to meet my criteria. That said, this is the single best game based on a book Ive ever played.
Shadow of the Colossus
One of the most original games Ive ever played, with extremely compelling minimalist storytelling. But Ive only played it once, and so was excluded from the top ten.
X-Wing
One of my favorite games when I was younger, and had hours upon hours of time invested. I still think its great, but I played it again as an adult, and it doesnt quite hold up enough to be in the top ten.
Braid
Another beautiful piece of workone of the greatest arguments for games as art Ive ever experienced. But Ive only played it once, and Im not enough of a platformer fanatic to do it again.
Ys books 1&2
One of my favorite gaming experiences when I was younger, this game still holds a special place in my heart. Its like a Zelda game mixed with an RPG, and was the first CD game (with voice acting and orchestration) I ever played.

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