Best video games of all time

By Radnarok@GamingVault14 comments

Hey there and welcome to Gaming Vault! Get ready for a wild ride where old-school charm meets modern-day excitement.

Thanks a ton for joining us on this awesome journey back to the golden age of gaming. In order to kick things off with a blast from the past, here’s a list of our 5 best video games of all time.

But hey, before we get all nostalgic, don’t forget to drop us a line below and let us know your favorite games too! Whether it’s a new hit or an old classic, we’re keen to hear! After all, gaming is all about connecting, right?

Alright, no more waiting around – let’s dive in!

Super Metroid box art
Super Metroid
Super Nintendo Entertainment System, 1993

Super Metroid

Super Metroid blends exploration with intense action, keeping us hooked from start to finish. Plus, its gripping atmosphere and badass protagonist make it a timeless classic. For those reasons and more, we can’t help but place it at #1 our list!

Battlefield 2

Battlefield 2 is all about epic battles and intense multiplayer action, delivering adrenaline-pumping excitement every time we play. Plus, its strategic gameplay and variety of vehicles keep things fresh and exciting. To that end, it’s taking up the #2 spot on our list!

Battlefield 2 box art
Battlefield 2
PC, 2005
Golden Sun box art
Golden Sun
Nintendo GAME BOY Advance, 2001

Golden Sun

Golden Sun combines captivating storytelling with mind-bending puzzles, keeping us engaged for hours on end. Plus, its unique Djinn system adds an extra layer of depth to the gameplay, making it an unforgettable experience. Oh, and the soundtrack is absolute fire – easy #3 here!

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 combines high-speed thrills with challenging levels that keep us on the edge of our seats. Plus, with its iconic characters and catchy music, it’s a total nostalgia trip! Oh, your friends can team up with you as Tails! A well-deserved #4 on our list!

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 box art
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
SEGA Genesis, 1992
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening box art
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
Nintendo GAME BOY, 1993

The Legend of Zelda:
Link’s Awakening

The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening is packed with puzzles and adventure, offering a magical journey through the mysterious Koholint Island. Plus, its charming characters, memorable dungeons, and surprise ending make it a true gem of the Zelda series! It might be last on our list, but it’s still one of the 5 best video games of all time!

Phew! We made it! In the end, “best” is pretty relative, huh? At the same time, we can’t help but geek out over which games are our favorites! If you enjoyed this list and want to see more, check out our favorite Xbox, Playstation, and PC games right here on Gaming Vault! Oh, and remember we want to hear about your favorite games below!

Thanks for stopping by, and happy gaming!

14 thoughts on “Best video games of all time”

  1. This is a pretty good list! I haven’t played a lot of the classics, so this gives me some to check out! Here’s my top 5!

    1. Baldur’s Gate 3 (it’s sooooooo good)
    2. 7 Days to Die
    3. Doom Eternal
    4. Minecraft (I know…)
    5. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

    1. It’s awesome to hear we’ve piqued your interest in some older titles! Every one of these games is awesome, but based on your list we think you’d really enjoy Battlefield 2 a lot! It’s a little tricky to get it setup since EA and GameSpy disabled the servers. Thankfully, the community has revived it! Check out this post from S_h_a_r_k_93 on the lost-soldiers forums for instructions to get it up and running!

      https://www.lost-soldiers.org/index.******?site=profile&id=4

      It’s free, and really fun, even by today’s standards!

      Also, your list rocks! Thanks for sharing, and good luck on your gaming adventures!

  2. I absolutely LOVE Super Metroid. I remember getting it for Christmas when I was a kid. My brother and I fought over who could play first as soon as we unwrapped it! We both were grounded and my dad took the SNES away for a week… Lesson learned, I guess… lol

    I’ll have to call him up and ask him if he wants to come over and play it again. I still have the SNES!

    1. Haha! Lesson learned, indeed! Definitely call your brother – it’s fun even watching someone else play! It’s awesome you guys still have the SNES from when you were kids!

      Thanks for sharing, and happy gaming!

  3. Good list. Picking my top 5 of all time is kinda hard, but I’ll do my best.

    1. World of Warcraft
    2. Final Fantasy XIV
    3. Guild Wars 2
    4. Elder Scrolls Online
    5. Star Citizen

    1. We see you, MMO fan. (great name by the way!)

      We love them too! Star Citizen is especially awesome, although it gets a little frustrating dealing with the server instability sometimes. But we’re really excited to dive into 3.23 later this year!

      Thanks for sharing your list, and have a -massively- awesome time with your games! >_>

  4. This isn’t easy to do because there’s just so many but i’ll give it a shot.

    1. World of Warcraft
    2. Super Mario World
    3. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest
    4. Twisted Metal: Black
    5. Crash Team Racing

  5. Such a great compilation of nostalgia!! Thanks for bringing back such great memories and a look at how gaming has evolved.

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  8. I just started playing Golden Sun for the first time on the Miyoo Mini Plus, and I have to say it was way ahead of it’s time! Thank you for the recommendation.

    1. We couldn’t agree more! Nice hardware by the way. The Miyoo is such a cool little handheld. Maybe we’ll post a ranked list of our favorite handheld gaming devices next!

      Thanks for dropping us a line!

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