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The Top 6 Coolest Old School Games

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Below is the first batch of the coolest and rockiest top 6 old school games. And why 6? Coz we can’t get enough out of 5.

6.) Zone of the Enders for the Playstation 2

Personal rating: 5/5

I admit it. I am a mecha freak. I practically go braindead as I wait for the next episode of Gundam 00 to come out. The thrill of having to fend off scores of enemy mechs while evading hundreds of missiles heading your way while trying to reach the command ship of an armada is every mecha fanboy’s dream. Hideo Kojima-sama has done just that when he gave the world Zone of the Enders for the Playstation 2. Featuring stunning graphics, fast-paced gameplay, and great story telling — this game is a must have. Nuff said.

Zone of the Enders

 

5.) The Suikoden Series for the Playstation

Personal Rating: 4/5

At the time of its release Suikoden was considered to be one of the best RPGs on the Sony PlayStation. It was not groundbreaking in any way, however, the gameplay was very much enjoyable and there was never one moment that I was ever bored. What I loved about it was that the game centered around the political intrigue of this world’s fictional empire and how the struggles of individual people might affect that. This comes with emphasis on how having the right support group can make the difference between (the game boasted of over 90 playable characters) life and imminent bankruptcy. What I found funny was how you were often given choices by some NPCs, only to find out that you are only allowed to make one choice to get the story moving.

The Suikoden Series for the Playstation

 

4.) Metal Gear Solid for the Playstation

Personal Rating: 5/5

There probably isn’t any hardcore gamer in the world that has not played Metal Gear Solid. This stealth action video game directed and written by Hideo Kojima is the third canonical title in the Metal Gear series, and the direct sequel to Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake (which was for the great Nintendo Entertainment System or Famicom to some of you). Although, looking back, the game did have a copious amount of cinematic cut scenes (which was rendered using the in-game engine and graphics); it was a welcome addition to how plots and sub-plots are weaved into a video game. What’s so good about MGS is that it was the first game of its kind that made the gamer truly feel like he was a part of a big-budget action movie — Think: Mission Impossible, without Tom cruise, with bigger explosions, greater thrills, and a better hero (I did say "without Tom Cruise" right?).

Metal Gear Solid 2

TO BE CONTINUED TOMORROW…

Nintendo Wii: the Best Gaming Console Ever?!

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Nintendo Wii

When I was younger, I spent my entire fortune (read: what’s left of my allowance) on game cartridges for the Nintendo Family Computer. Back then, it was your ticket to gaining popularity at school. Fulfillment back then was to finish all eight worlds of Mario Brothers in one sitting, even without employing the 100 lives cheat. Achievement (and wealth) was about having to go home and spend an hour alphabetizing your growing stack of game cartridges.

Since then, a lot of consoles have been launched and a lot of console makers have entered and exited the market. It would be worth mentioning that games and game consoles have evolved from a simple dot matrix black and white display with cute electronically produce sounds to uber realistic graphics, highly customized motion controls, all of which plays to the cool soundtracks. And it is not just about games only either, today’s consoles allows for other forms of entertainment like watching movies and creating a cyber life.

To date, the family computer is not the biggest selling console in the world. PlayStation 2 is, Game Boy is a close second. The top five best-selling consoles are owned by approximately more than half a billion users.

Currently, however, console dominance is a toss up among Wii, Xbox and PS3. More than two decades later, I still find myself playing a Nintendo: Wii. Wii has been heading the console pack, leaving both Xbox and PS3 behind. I think it’s partly because of its low price and its focus on games that are fit for the whole family. Don’t get me wrong, I still like gore and adult-related games, but sometimes I find myself wanting to be cutesy, playing a puzzle game every so often, or something that does not require too much thinking or something that spells relaxing entertainment. I own a PS2 and the original Xbox, but both are mostly gathering dust.

Maybe that’s just me. I really don’t classify myself as a hardcore gamer, but I like my games to be just that… games. Wii refuses to compete with both PS and Xbox in terms of added functionality, and instead focused on developing added value for games. If you ever see me in my living room waving and flailing my arms like silly, then I’m probably using the Wii remote. I really don’t need to watch movies using my Xbox, I have my DVD player and HD TV for that.

You just don’t get that much focus from both PS2 and Xbox.