Best Game Ever - Round 13 [Archive]

Belmontzar

06-08-2009, 11:38 AM

Tetris is the victor.. as a game that has hit every major game system and has stayed the same with slight changes over ALL these years, and is STILL being released.

Tetris wins hands down^^.

OldTimer

06-08-2009, 11:47 AM

Blastermaster for nes

Dudebro

06-08-2009, 09:23 PM

Guys I'm pretty sure this poll is over. Also Blastermaster isn't even on the list(although it is awesome).

justinm26

07-28-2009, 12:16 PM

i just gotta ask, how the hell can tetris be on any list titled best anything, cept maybe PUZZLE game. even then that game still sucks.

Slime Slayer

07-28-2009, 01:03 PM

tetris is hailed as a great game due to how addictive it is and the fact that it appeals to all demographics

Belmontzar

07-28-2009, 08:23 PM

Along with How long its been going. Its the only game that has always been the same, even with other modes Tetris is Tetris. There is a reason its on almost every game system created.
(Seriously I looked. Only the Atari and intelevisions missed it I think.)

Oh cool Icon Doctor Ryan

Dudebro

07-28-2009, 08:31 PM

i just gotta ask, how the hell can tetris be on any list titled best anything, cept maybe PUZZLE game. even then that game still sucks.
In your opinion. Tetris is a huge success and I'm willing to bet it has more loyal fans than ICP.:talktohand:

Winnebagel

07-28-2009, 10:41 PM

tetris is hailed as a great game due to how addictive it is and the fact that it appeals to all demographics

Agreed. I realize it's a you like it or you hate it kind of game, but it has sold millions of copies which is why it's on every system.

Gamenguru

07-30-2009, 10:06 AM

I know that Alexey Pajitnov isn't complaining. 8)

justinm26

07-30-2009, 12:52 PM

In your opinion. Tetris is a huge success and I'm willing to bet it has more loyal fans than ICP.:talktohand:

LOL, i'm willing to bet you would be right but that doesn't make it good. i don't think it belongs on a greatest game of all time cause it just simply doesn't meet certain standards, IMO.

Kong

07-30-2009, 05:02 PM

I know that Alexey Pajitnov isn't complaining. 8)
I bet he complains about it the most. He lived in the communist USSR. I don't know who owns it now but Alexey Pajitnov - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia never did.

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Actually it looks like he used the popularity of Tetris to start a post Soviet career. So maybe he would't complain about Tetris' popularity.

Dudebro

07-30-2009, 07:23 PM

LOL, i'm willing to bet you would be right but that doesn't make it good. i don't think it belongs on a greatest game of all time cause it just simply doesn't meet certain standards, IMO.
Ok well lets hear what these standards are.

Kugyince

07-30-2009, 08:18 PM

Tetris is almost completely responsible for the popularity of the handheld market.

Winnebagel

07-30-2009, 10:25 PM

It's also nearly solely responsible for creating the genre of Puzzle games. If that isn't enough to make the list, I don't know what would be.

justinm26

07-30-2009, 11:18 PM

Smittycal

07-30-2009, 11:42 PM

IMO the best game ever is SFII. IT revolutionized the button and stick combination system and lead to more intricate combo systems for games as a whole. This one game invigorated a whole genre of games and EVERY fighting game that uses QCF in it owes thanks to this one

Dudebro

07-31-2009, 05:37 AM

well for starters, a game in the best game ever category should at least be fun to play. i know that could be opinion based but when was the last time you heard anyone say the most fun game they ever played was tetris?

You guys did bring up some good points tho about it opening the door for puzzle games, but i just don't think it's enough. i'm allowed to have an opinion aren't i?
Of course you're entitled to your opinion and your post is exactly that, opinion.
I know a lot of people who enjoy playing tetris(me included) so you're already wrong there. Just because you don't like it doesn't mean it's a bad game. I'm pretty sure most puzzle game fans would consider it the perfect game.

justinm26

07-31-2009, 01:50 PM

Of course you're entitled to your opinion and your post is exactly that, opinion.
I know a lot of people who enjoy playing tetris(me included) so you're already wrong there. Just because you don't like it doesn't mean it's a bad game. I'm pretty sure most puzzle game fans would consider it the perfect game.

ah ha, i never said it was a bad game, i just don't think it's best game ever worthy.

Kugyince

07-31-2009, 03:59 PM

In the end, this entire poll is based upon opinion. If its any consolation, 36 of the 47 voters felt that Tetris did not deserve to advance forward.

justinm26

07-31-2009, 04:26 PM

lol, everything we talk about is opinion based.

Kugyince

07-31-2009, 04:44 PM

Most of my opinions turn out to be facts.

DrunkN

08-01-2009, 11:53 PM

Most of my opinions turn out to be facts.
Yes, this is indeed a fact.

justinm26

08-01-2009, 11:58 PM

Most of my opinions turn out to be facts.
that's just being arrogant

but anyhow, sticking to the whole opinion of best game ever, if we can go to consoles that will never make it to RU i think best game ever should be god of war on ps2.

DrunkN

08-02-2009, 12:00 AM

that's just being arrogant
You see, that is an opinion.

justinm26

08-02-2009, 12:03 AM

says you, it's certainly not a fact that most of his opinions are facts or whatever.

DrunkN

08-02-2009, 12:05 AM

says you, it's certainly not a fact that most of his opinions are facts or whatever.
You haven't known Tenser long enough. It is one of Tenser's natural abilities to never say anything stupid or incorrect.

Dudebro

08-02-2009, 12:08 AM

I agree it's a fact that Tenser is arrogant.

i think best game ever should be god of war on ps2.
Pfft, Shadowrun for 360 beats that by a lot.

Kugyince

08-02-2009, 12:32 AM

You haven't known Tenser long enough. It is one of Tenser's natural abilities to never say anything stupid or incorrect.
He's just not going to understand.

You see Justin, my opinion is the most important opinion there is. Of course said statement is an opinion, which, knowing what we know now, makes it a fact.

justinm26

08-02-2009, 12:48 AM

I agree it's a fact that Tenser is arrogant.

Pfft, Shadowrun for 360 beats that by a lot.

i haven't played shadowrun so i can't argue with you, but god of war was awesome.

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He's just not going to understand.

You see Justin, my opinion is the most important opinion there is. Of course said statement is an opinion, which, knowing what we know now, makes it a fact.

lol, you're funny, i'll give you that much. but you're also full of yourself.

Kugyince

08-02-2009, 01:08 AM

you're also full of yourself.
I agree, but deservedly so.

sezthemank

08-02-2009, 10:09 AM

Oooh I can feel the tension rising.

Belmontzar

08-08-2009, 09:10 PM

well for starters, a game in the best game ever category should at least be fun to play. i know that could be opinion based but when was the last time you heard anyone say the most fun game they ever played was tetris?

I say it all the time, played it almost my whole life and its still a blast ^^.
T square and Line for the epic win.

(sorry late reply, only just read the posts and Had to comment at the quote...

justinm26

08-09-2009, 11:06 PM

I guess I'm just not as easily entertained. I personally find games that involve death and destruction a lot more fun than moving blocks around to form lines. It's all a matter of opinion, like I've said probably at least 30 some odd times already.

Dudebro

08-10-2009, 12:16 AM

I guess I'm just not as easily entertained.

Well that's just insulting.

I guess you don't realize how much skill tetris takes compared to most games that involve "death and destruction". Some people enjoy skillful games regardless of how simple it may seem. Also I think it's harder to be entertained by a simplistic game compared to games with killing and stuff blowing up.
Maybe you should try to get a high score in Tetris, even in the top ten would be impressive.

You mentioned again how this is your opinion but you could've left of the subtle insult to avoid a back and forth about this.

Belmontzar

08-10-2009, 12:17 AM

I play it inbetween my Hack and slasher marathons XP Castlevania and Dynasty warriors for the freaking wins^^. LOL.

Ka boom is good, Tetris is just my simple, tired wanna play repitition or, puzzle game center^^. Still game I have played the longest and have had the most fun with over all lol.

EDIT: id try for a high score but dont have the time.. when I get rollling I can go for a long ass time..
...

justinm26

08-10-2009, 12:39 AM

Well that's just insulting.

I guess you don't realize how much skill tetris takes compared to most games that involve "death and destruction". Some people enjoy skillful games regardless of how simple it may seem. Also I think it's harder to be entertained by a simplistic game compared to games with killing and stuff blowing up.
Maybe you should try to get a high score in Tetris, even in the top ten would be impressive.

You mentioned again how this is your opinion but you could've left of the subtle insult to avoid a back and forth about this.

Lol, i don't even know what to say to you anymore. why does everyone get so offended by the simple observations i make. i was not tryin to add any kind of subtle insult to anything about tetris. i am just not amused by rotating and moving blocks to form lines that then collapse, it's just not my thing.

Dudebro

08-10-2009, 12:51 AM

why does everyone get so offended by the simple observations i make

I guess I'm just not as easily entertained.

Well that's what bugged me about your last post. I took offense to you saying we're easily entertained, because that's offensive. Just because you think it's crap doesn't mean it is, like I said you should try it and see how easy it is. It looks simple but when you actually play it you'll see it takes a lot of skill and thought to do well. Personally I find entertainment in stuff that challenges my mind. I get bored by games full of killing and stuff blowing up, I guess I'm just not as easily entertained as you.

Kong

08-10-2009, 01:18 AM

If you look at most of the classic pre-video game games - checkers, chess, go, dominoes, poker, mancala, etc. - the common thread is they are all simple to learn but infinity hard to master. There is always a more advanced level you can play at.

Tetris is like this. You can pick it up without instructions, play level 1 and instantly get the hang of it. Play until you get to a level that is too hard. For first time players that is probably level 3. But hang in there and you will be getting into triple digit levels. And still you will always eventually get to a level that is beyond you. Most other video games do not have this fundamental ingredient that makes a game "classic".

So saying you do not like Tetris is sort of like saying you do not like traditional board/card games. That's fine. But many people do.

justinm26

08-10-2009, 04:09 AM

i have played tetris and i also have the attention span of a ferret on crystal meth. so...it's just not as entertaining to me as it is to a true intellectual like you dudebro or kong. FFS, i personally just wouldn't put it in a damn best game ever category. end of discussion for me.

sezthemank

08-10-2009, 04:14 AM

Everyone has their own tastes,
I dont mind tetris, I could sit there for hours playing it if I was on a train or somthing.
But I dont think Id actully play it here on RU.

Slime Slayer

08-10-2009, 01:28 PM

fun fact: in nov. 97 egm ranked tetris as no.1 in their much hyped, top 100 games of all time list.
smb 3 was second, and lttp came in at a respectable third.

Winnebagel

08-10-2009, 03:00 PM

fun fact: in nov. 97 egm ranked tetris as no.1 in their much hyped, top 100 games of all time list.
smb 3 was second, and lttp came in at a respectable third.

EGM was such a good mag. To this day it is probably still the only video game magazine (besides Nintendo Power) that I really enjoyed reading every issue. :clap:

Slime Slayer

08-10-2009, 03:05 PM

definetly, some of those issues were like phonebooks!

Winnebagel

08-10-2009, 03:19 PM

definetly, some of those issues were like phonebooks!

Yeah, I remember the MKII issue where they had all the world exclusive of the new characters Kung Lao, Jax, Kitana, Baraka, and Mileena. The way it was done was so mysterious and really increased the anticipation for the arcade game.

Slime Slayer

08-10-2009, 04:54 PM

Yeah, I remember the MKII issue where they had all the world exclusive of the new characters Kung Lao, Jax, Kitana, Baraka, and Mileena. The way it was done was so mysterious and really increased the anticipation for the arcade game.

ive got that one, with kintaro standing behind them all on the cover?

Winnebagel

08-10-2009, 06:35 PM

ive got that one, with kintaro standing behind them all on the cover?

I think that is the one. Mine is packed in a box in my garage, but I believe Kitana and Kung Lao are in the foreground.

sezthemank

08-14-2009, 06:52 AM

I cant beleve this thread is still active.

Winnebagel

08-17-2009, 12:01 PM

Keep hope alive Sez. As long as we remember it in our hearts it will never truly die. :)

DrunkN

08-17-2009, 04:38 PM

Keep hope alive Sez. As long as we remember it in our hearts it will never truly die. :)
No....Every thread must fade....Every post return to darkness.

sezthemank

08-19-2009, 08:44 AM

Drunkninja

I just clicked on the link on your Sig :P

Winnebagel

08-19-2009, 07:12 PM

I just realized what kind of hate speech Drunk Ninja is capable of. I mean Bagels have feelings too DN. Just because there are some bad ones out there doesn't mean we are all that way. :(

DrunkN

08-19-2009, 08:34 PM

The sig gif illustrates the punishment brought down on a bagel hating penguin.

The link is just to fool people. By the way, almost 300 people were tricked out of their brains.

sezthemank

08-20-2009, 03:51 PM

Sssh you shouldnt tell people.
Let them get tricked :)

njohnson11

09-22-2009, 04:51 PM

1. Super Mario Bros.
2. Super Mario World
3. Super Mario Bros. 3
4. The Legend of Zelda
5. Tetris
6. Mike Tyson's Punch Out!!
7. Final Fantasy IIus (FFIVj)
8. Street Fighter II

P.S. I voted for The Legend of Zelda.

Mikegamegeek

09-26-2009, 10:59 AM

Why isn't pong included ???

that's because either people don't like the game (I like the game) or people don't know it that much and also it isn't for the super nintendo.The super Nintendo version is named super pong I think.:search::D

DrunkN

09-26-2009, 12:51 PM

that's because either people don't like the game (I like the game) or people don't know it that much and also it isn't for the super nintendo.The super Nintendo version is named super pong I think.:search::D
Pong was a great breakthrough for home consoles, but now a day it just wouldn't compete for best game of all time.

barnawesome

11-28-2010, 05:14 PM

Their all great games but my favorite ones are Tetris (Game Boy) and Mike Tysons Punch out.

rocket man

11-16-2011, 05:25 PM

Tetris is the victor.. as a game that has hit every major game system and has stayed the same with slight changes over ALL these years, and is STILL being released.

Tetris wins hands down^^.

you so got a point but there is other games that have slight changes but the same goal :cake:

RU Joe

11-16-2011, 05:37 PM

Hi Rocket man, and welcome to RU, the best site on the net!

I like Tetris too, however I admit to not being the best player there ever was.
I'm terrible in fact.

So for me games like Tetris are interesting and fun to play but I can't really get too far so I lose interest quickly.
I prefer the 'gem' - arranging variety myself since it's a little less structured and you can 'fluke out' and get combos much easier.

Jason L. Davis

05-17-2013, 09:21 AM

In your opinion. Tetris is a huge success and I'm willing to bet it has more loyal fans than ICP.:talktohand:

Im willing to bet that this has to be the BEST comment EVER, Hands Down!!...LMAO:laugh: