#170 – Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec (PS2)
A-Spec is my favorite GT game and also one of my favorite racing games. GT3 smoothed out the gameplay so much from the previous entry and looks so much better as well (obviously). The arcade-y feel is still there which adds to the driving aspect. There’s not much I can analyze about this game other than the fact that I still play this game and it still gives me a kick like it always used to which speaks volumes for itself.
#169 – Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! (NES)
As Little Mac you have to make your way up the ranks beating world class boxers and ultimately have a bout with the invincible Mike Tyson. There wasn’t a single decent boxing game at that time. And Punch-Out 1 was like a genius invention. The best element in the game is the charismatic and funny opponents you meet throughout the game. Figuring out how to beat them is also half the fun and with patience you can see right through your opponents except Mr. Tyson who is just a cold blooded killer. The gameplay mechanics are very simple and quite simple to master as well which adds so much to the entertainment value. Punch-Out definitely takes the award for best sporting game of its generation.
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