Top 10 influential games....

[Arcade]

On Gamefaqs, there is a top 10 influential list. On there, Adventure made it....and so did E.T.

 

ONCE again, E.T. (along with Pac-Man) was given the title as being THE GAME to destroy the gaming industry in a sense. C'mon now, lay off E.T. and Pac-Man. I'm SERIOUSLY sick and tired of hearing it about these two games.

[sandmountainslim]

On Gamefaqs, there is a top 10 influential list. On there, Adventure made it....and so did E.T.

 

ONCE again, E.T. (along with Pac-Man) was given the title as being THE GAME to destroy the gaming industry in a sense. C'mon now, lay off E.T. and Pac-Man. I'm SERIOUSLY sick and tired of hearing it about these two games.

Gamefaqs can blow a goat.

WP

[NovaXpress]

ONCE again, E.T. (along with Pac-Man) was given the title as being THE GAME to destroy the gaming industry in a sense. C'mon now, lay off E.T. and Pac-Man. I'm SERIOUSLY sick and tired of hearing it about these two games.

 

Yeah, everyone knows the cart that really caused the crash was SQ Earthworld.

[8th lutz]

Here is the link the list: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/top10/805.html

 

here is the ranking and his comments:

10. Sonic 1-genesis

"Sonic the Hedgehog." It's a name all of us know. The series about the blue blur has been going on ever since the 16-bit days, and even though the series took a major hit when it evolved into 3-D, when you look back in the glory days, you see that the older games are some of the best games of all time. A different company finally had a competitor to Mario, and a speedy one at that.

 

9.) Alone in the dark-pc

Oh, of course there have been games that have taken their genre to the next level, and even changed the genre a bit. Those aren't actually too hard to find. But, games that single-handedly CREATE a genre - now THOSE are hard to find. And, my friend, Alone in the Dark is one of those games. Alone in the Dark, without any help from other games, created and defined the survival horror genre. Its series is surpassed by other survival horror games these days, but if you go back and play this game, you're guaranteed to have just as much fun as any new-age Resident Evil 4 will give you.

 

8.) Adventure-2600

Have you ever played this game before? Chances are, you haven't. The 2600 is an OLD, OLD system. It was also the first to use cartridges. (Older systems used cartridges but really only to make an easy way to switch games; they had the information of the cartridges inside the system, not inside the cartridge.) The original Atari brought lots of firsts... and so did this game. While you'll probably get bored if you play this game today, it was revolutionary a while ago. It was the first game in which you pick objects up, and use them for things, and also the first game to have an easter egg. Adventure has contributed to games (especially action and adventure-oriented games) more than almost any other.

 

7.) fire emblem-nes

Here's a game you probably wouldn't expect to be on this list. This game was unknown to most of the world until a few years ago when Nintendo finally brought Fire Emblem outside of Japan. This Japanese game that you've probably never played did a duty much like Alone in the Dark - it single-handedly created a genre, which is, in this case, the Tactical RPG. I've barely played the game at all and hardly know anything about it given its in Japanese, but I do know is that this game helped create some of the greatest games ever (I'm looking at Shining Force here) and also started a great series in itself.

 

6.) Metroid-nes

Metroid is an obvious pick for this list. It sparked one of the greatest series of all time, moving on to include titles such as Super Metroid and Metroid Prime. It influenced futuristic and space-oriented games like none other, and contributed largely to side-scrolling shooters. If you've never played this game before, I suggest you go and get the GBA Classic NES Series version of it, or go get the game, and an NES with the game. NESes aren't that expensive, really, and this game is worth it.

 

5.) Super Mario Kart-snes

Much like Fire Emblem, you probably didn't expect this to be on here. But this game deserves its spot on this list. Any good racing game these days owes its greatness to Mario Kart. As if that weren't enough, this series is still arguably the best racing series, unlike Sonic the Hedgehog or even Fire Emblem, which both seemed to have slipped from the #1 spot of their genre. Ingenious level design, fun and innovative items, and more replay value that you can shake a skyscraper at make this game one of the best of all time, and also one of the most influential.

 

4.) The legend of Zelda-nes

Here's one that speaks for itself. What is considered by a majority of gamers as the best series of all time started its roots with a simple action/adventure game that focused heavily on exploration. Its odd, because most Zeldas these days focus more on puzzles and fighting, and while you'll still find that here, being able to do whatever the heck you wanted was what made this game so special. Even if you barely notice it, The Legend of Zelda has influenced action and adventure games more than any other game has managed to.

 

3.) Final Fantasy-nes

At the time, this title was probably the LEAST expected to be anywhere near good. Squaresoft, at the time, was literally going bankrupt. Their games did not appeal to gamers enough. Thus, they spent their time and energy into one "final" game, which they suitably titled "Final Fantasy" because they were sure it would be their last. By some stroke of luck, however, the game was an absolute hit. The game saved Squaresoft from bankruptcy, started one of the greatest series of all time, and became the pattern for all RPG's to come. RPG's would not be what they are today without Squaresoft developing this timeless piece of video gaming history.

 

2.) E.t. extra Terrestrial-2600

Oh, my... this game, yikes, this game. While the last eight titles have all been great games, this is a list about the most influential games, not about the best. And, boy, did this game influence the industry. This game is completely responsible, with only minor help from a few other titles (such as Custer's Revenge and the 2600 version of Pac-Man), of starting the video game crash of 1983. Read a review to find the full evilness of the game, but this is the short rundown; You run around as ET and fall into a pit. There, you collect whatever phone pieces you see down there, and then you press buttons that will hopefully enable you to get out of the pit. Then you intentionally fall into another pit to repeat the process. Once you find enough phone pieces and can somehow make your way to the liftoff station, you win. The game was so utterly terrible that almost every copy of the game was sent back, all of which were buried in a landfill. The game was rushed to the market for the Christmas season, and crushed customers' loyalty to Atari, and to video games in general. If not for a certain title which saved video gaming, video games would just be a gone fad right now. And what was that game? None other than...

 

1.) Super MArio Brothers-nes

The video game industry was nearly dead. I honestly wonder what Nintendo was smoking when they decided to try any harder to appeal to disappointed video gamers. Apparently, though, what they WERE smoking didn't alter their brain in any bad way, as this masterpiece soon came out. The rest of the games on this list don't matter in the slightest when it comes to this game. Without Super Mario Bros., video gaming would have died, and about 20 years ago, too. Even if you dislike Nintendo now and have absolutely no intention to buy a Wii or a Gamecube or a DS or the like, pay a tribute to Nintendo. Your PlayStation never would have existed if not for them.

 

E.t has no bussiness on the list. E.t's influence was overestimated in the crash by the person who made this list and calling pac-man's role minor in the crash in not right compared to et. Both games were equal in the rule of the crash and the truth was atari shipped more copies of that game then E.t. The crash it self had a lot factors like too many 3rd parties, too many game consoles on the marketing going into 1983, the commodore 64, missmangment by the game console makers like the adam computer, the sword Quest contest by atari and the lack of progress in some genres.

 

Pac-man belongs on the list and it shouldn't just be for the crash, the game caused the song "pac-man fever" to be a hit, Pac-man got a cartoon show also in merchandising I think. The game created a charactor that that times "Mario in popularity.

 

Pitfall belonged on the list for being the first game console platform game with side scrolling. There some other problems with the list like having Final Fantasy over Dragon Warrior. The author didn't like the pre-crash games close enough and the comment the auther made at the end was: There are other games that could have made this list. Halo, Contra, Super Mario World, Street Fighter, etc. The list goes on and on. But no games have changed gaming like the 10 you just read, and I doubt any games in the future will be quite as influential as these, either.

 

That statement was was not true the list changed games likes the authors top 10.

Edited December 27, 2006 by 8th lutz

[A.J. Franzman]

Pitfall belonged on the list for being the first game console platform game with side scrolling.

Pitfall (and Pitfall II) do not side-scroll.

Edited December 27, 2006 by A.J. Franzman

[Student Driver]

Here is the link the list: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/top10/805.html

8.) Adventure-2600

Have you ever played this game before? Chances are, you haven't. The 2600 is an OLD, OLD system. It was also the first to use cartridges. (Older systems used cartridges but really only to make an easy way to switch games; they had the information of the cartridges inside the system, not inside the cartridge.) The original Atari brought lots of firsts... and so did this game. While you'll probably get bored if you play this game today, it was revolutionary a while ago. It was the first game in which you pick objects up, and use them for things, and also the first game to have an easter egg. Adventure has contributed to games (especially action and adventure-oriented games) more than almost any other.

 

Jesus, this entry is so filled with error that I question the guy's research methods. He's sitting on a pretty good repository of FAQs that he could have fact-checked against; instead, he just f'ed up. Chances are you HAVEN'T played Adventure? What the hell? Is he dismissing his readership above the age of, oh, 25? Hell, you don't need a 2600 to play Adventure-- it's in plug-and-plays from Jakks and Atari, Atari comps for PCs and consoles, and even the Hasbro "Play It Now" music player. Anyway, I know I'm preaching to the choir here, but...:

 

1) [The 2600] was also the first to use cartridges. (Older systems used cartridges but really only to make an easy way to switch games; they had the information of the cartridges inside the system, not inside the cartridge.)

 

Wrong-o! Fairchild Channel F and RCA Studio II both beat precede the 2600 as programmable cart-based consoles.

 

2) It was the first game in which you pick objects up, and use them for things

 

First console game, sure-- first game in general, I'm sure Crowther and Woods would have something to say about that.

 

3) the first game to have an easter egg.

 

Wrong-o! Demo Cart, Video Whizball, and Alien Invasion-- all for Channel F-- had easter eggs, and came out before Adventure. (And thanks to NovaXpress' post regarding this ages ago, for spreading the word beyond Sean Riddle's homepage.)

 

I like 2600 Adventure. However, I think I'd have to give credit where credit is due and go with the original Adventure/ADVENT/Colossal Cave by Crowther and Woods that heavily inspired the 2600 Adventure (which seems to be a precursor to modern Zelda style games), launched text adventures (which lead to the present-day Myst type games), etc.

[G.Whiz]

Here is the link the list: http://www.gamefaqs.com/features/top10/805.html

 

here is the ranking and his comments:

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8.) Adventure-2600

Have you ever played this game before? Chances are, you haven't. The 2600 is an OLD, OLD system. It was also the first to use cartridges. (Older systems used cartridges but really only to make an easy way to switch games; they had the information of the cartridges inside the system, not inside the cartridge.) The original Atari brought lots of firsts... and so did this game. While you'll probably get bored if you play this game today, it was revolutionary a while ago. It was the first game in which you pick objects up, and use them for things, and also the first game to have an easter egg. Adventure has contributed to games (especially action and adventure-oriented games) more than almost any other.

 

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More than almost any other -- like the seven listed in the 1-7 positions?

 

Okay, aside from the fact that almost any "top 10" list is open to ridicule, revolt, and revulsion, this seems a little too trite. Interesting concept, but it doesn't quite fly.

 

I think a better approach would be to ask today's game developers what their influences are -- just like people ask bands who influenced them. That would get you a more accurate picture of the "biggest impacting" games.

 

And although I'm not really an E.T. fan, I agree with other commenters here that it was not the cause of the crash...

 

~G

[8th lutz]

Pitfall belonged on the list for being the first game console platform game with side scrolling.

Pitfall (and Pitfall II) do not side-scroll.

You got me, but as a platform game, it was different from Donkey Kong from the fact pitfall Harry moves from one screen to another. It did create the style of platform games like Super Mario Bros. for an example, which Donkey Kong didn't.

Edited December 27, 2006 by 8th lutz