60.Final Fantasy VIII
Points Received/List Appearances: 63; 4
Developer: Squaresoft
System(s): PS1, OC, PlayStation Network
Genre(s): JRPG
Previous Rank: 47th (List 8)
The 8th game in the series and one of fastest selling in the series.
While there is that ORPHANGE twist and the gameplay has somewhat of a mixed reception the game overall is still liked by many.
At the very least most people who play this game at least come to like Squall, the main character.
58(t).The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Points Received/List Appearances: 63; 6
Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
System(s): PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Genre(s): WRPG
Previous Rank: N/A
Not only many people's Game of the Year of 2011 but also many people's favorite Western RPG period.
The Elder Scrolls games are very well-loved for its open-endedness and this series is considered to tdo this the best. You can do the main quest, do sidequests like joining a theives guild, or even rolling down fruits and vegetables down a hill.
The combat is also well-liked, so basically if you are interested in medieval open-ended WRPGs you should definitley check this game out.
58(t).Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest
Points Received/List Appearances: 63; 6
Developer: Rare
System(s): SNES, GBA, Virtual Console
Genre(s): 2D platformer
Previous Rank: 66th (List 8)
One of the most well-liked platformers and SNES games ever.
You have the option of playing as either Diddy or Dixie Kong. Both characters are pretty numble and Dixie Kong can even glide with her hair.
The graphics (for its time) and the music are praised just as much as the gameplay, making the overall package very great.
57.Deus Ex
Points Received/List Appearances: 66; 4
Developer: Ion Storm Inc.
System(s): PC, MAC, PlayStation 2
Genre(s): FPS/Action RPG
Previous Rank: N/A
A Game of the 00s Decade that didn't beat Rock Band 2 in a GameFAQs Contests by enough.
While the game looks like an FPS its a bit more open-ended than most.
While you have the option to shoot anything in your path, you can beat mission in many different ways such as being very stealthy or sniping.
56.Banjo-Kazooie
Points Received/List Appearances: 67; 5
Developer: Rare, 4J Studios
System(s): Nintendo 64, XBLA
Genre(s): 3D Platformer
Previous Rank: 74rd (List 7)
While this game is sometimes considered a Super Mario 64 clone, it does enough things differnetly and has a good number of fans.
There are a whole lot of collectibles in this game: puzzle pieces, notes, feathers, eggs, etc.
There are a bunch of moves that Banjo and Kazooie by finding Bottles the mole in the levels.
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