Metacritic is an online portal that consolidates the reviews and opinions of the most respected critics from around the world. The website hasa collection of video gamesand movies from the best years in entertainment and gives each title a Metascore that is a testament to its achievement.
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As per Metacritic’s 100 Best Games of All Time, there are several milestone years in the gaming industry that witnessed the launch of celebrated games.These games include everything, like action, adventure, FPS, puzzle-solving, platformer, sports, RPGs, and others. Take a look at the best years in gaming, according to Metacritic.
102007 - Super Mario Galaxy And BioShock
Super Mario Galaxy – Metascore 97
Super Mario Galaxyis a 3D action-adventure game that was released for the Nintendo Wii and Wii U in November 2017.The platformer game is the third major releasein theMariofranchise and the follow-up toSuper Mario 64andSuper Mario Sunshine. The game takes place in deep space with levels involving many planets and planetoids.Super Mario Galaxysold more than13 million copies worldwide.
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BioShock – Metascore 96
BioShockis an FPS game published by 2K Games. The game is inspired by the writing of Ayn Rand, an American author. Set in the year 1960,BioShockunravels the adventures of Jack, the lone survivor of an airplane crash as he discovers theunderground city of Rapture. The game was released for PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and iOS.
Red Dead Redemption – Metascore 95
Published by Rockstar Games,Red Dead Redemptionis an action-adventure that was launched in May 2010. The third-person perspective game unfolds in America during the year 1911. It is centered around John Marston, a hired gun out on a mission to bring justice to his family. The game was released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and has sold over 23 million copies to date.Red Dead Redemptionalso has an online multiplayer mode thatallows up to 16 playersto fight in cooperative and competitive gameplay.
Super Mario Galaxy 2 – Metascore 97
Super Mario Galaxy 2is a platformer game that was released for Nintendo Wii in May 2010. The plot ofSuper Mario Galaxy 2revolves around Mario in his effort to rescue Princess Peach from the Koopa King, Bowser. The game was an improvement of the originalSuper Mario Galaxyand sold more than 7 million copies. It included many characters from theMariofranchise such asLuigi, Lubba, Yoshi, and Rosalina.
82017 - The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild And Super Mario Odyssey
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Metascore 96
Released in March 2017,The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildis an action-adventure game that was developed for Nintendo Switch and Wii U. Gamers play asLink, a fabled herowho awakens after a hundred-year slumber to restore the kingdom of Hyrule by defeating his enemy Calamity Ganon.The open-world game encourages people to explore the land of Hyruleand discover interesting quests as they progress.
Super Mario Odyssey – Metascore 97
Super Mario Odysseyis a platformer game that was released in October 2017 for the Nintendo Switch. The game introduces people toMario and his new ally Cappy, a character that has the Capture ability. Using Capture, Mario can take control of other characters and objects on his journey to save Princess Peach.Super Mario Odysseyhas loads of mini-games including Luigi’s Balloon World.
72013 - The Last Of Us And BioShock Infinite
The Last of Us – Metascore 95
The Last of Usis an action-adventure game that was developed by Naughty Dog and was launched in June 2013. It sold more than1.3 million units for the PlayStation 3in its first week. The horror survival game isweaved around the lives of Joel and Ellieas they work together to find a cure for a fungal plague that has infected a majority of humanity.
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Developed by Irrational Games,BioShock Infiniteis an FPS game. It was released in March 2013 for PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Switch. The action game is the third game in theBioShockseries. People can play asBooker DeWitt as he ventures into the airborne city of Columbia. He must find and rescue Elizabeth, a young woman held captive in a castle in the sky. On his journey, Booker can meet allies from the Vox Populi and defeat Comstock, the founder of Columbia.
62008 - Grand Theft Auto IV And LittleBigPlanet
Grand Theft Auto IV – Metascore 98
Grand Theft Auto IVis an action game that was published by Rockstar Games. It was released in 2008 for PlayStation 3, PC, and Xbox 360. The game is the sixth title in the mainGrand Theft Autoseries and takes place in Liberty City. In this game, the player is= Niko Bellic, a war veteran from Eastern Europe. Players canroam freely in Liberty City, shoot dozens of dangerous weapons, and drive fast cars.Grand Theft Auto IVbroke industry records by earning $310 million on its first day.
LittleBigPlanet – Metascore 95
Published by Sony Computer Entertainment,LittleBigPlanetisa puzzle-platformer gamethat was released for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PlayStation Portable, and PlayStation Vita. People can play as Sackboy, an adorable character that can jump, run, grab, and push objects in a physics-based environment to solve puzzles. The game is known for itsuser-generated content that has been shared by millionsin its online community.
52002 - Grand Theft Auto: Vice City And Metroid Prime
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – Metascore 95
Grand Theft Auto: Vice Cityis an outstanding action game that was published by Rockstar Games in October 2002. As the best-selling video game of 2002,Grand Theft Auto: Vice Citysold over 17.5 million copies. The third-person perspective game lets people play as theiconic Tommy Vercettias he ascends to the top of Vice City’s criminal underworld. Players can get involved with numerous gangs that control drug deals in and around the city. The game can be played on PlayStation 2, PC, Xbox, Android, and iOS.
Metroid Prime – Metascore 97
Developed by Retro Studios,Metroid Primeis an FPS game. It was among theearliest games to use 3D computer graphicsto enhance its gameplay and was released in November 2002. The game lets people play as Samus Aran as she battles Space Pirates to thwart their biological experiments on planet Tallon IV. Players must find 12 Chozo artifacts and enter the Phazon meteor impact crater to complete the game.
42011 - Portal 2 And The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Portal 2 – Metascore 95
Portal 2is a puzzle-platformer game that was published by Valve in April 2011. The game takes place in the Aperture Science Enrichment Center and lets people play as Chell to solve puzzles usingportals, tractor beams, lasers, and light bridges.Portal 2has gained a reputation for being a humorous game with simple yet enjoyable mechanics.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Metascore 94
Published by Bethesda Softworks,The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrimis an RPG game. Players can explore the open world of Skyrim as the Dragonborn and attempt to prevent Alduin from destroying the world. People can complete countless quests and unlock dragon shouts to support their journey. The immersive world of Skyrim letspeople craft weapons and itemsthat can help them survive.The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrimsold more than 7 million copies in its first week of release.
32001 - Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 And Devil May Cry
Devil May Cry – Metascore 94
Devil May Cryis an action-adventure game published by Capcom in August 2001. The hack-and-slash game puts players in control of Dante, a hunter on a mission to defeat the demon lord Mundus. Dante can use a range of weapons to perform spectacular combos against demons and monsters. The game introducesthe Devil Triggermechanism that grants players amplified abilities and increased durability during battles.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 – Metascore 97
Published by Activision O2,Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3is a skateboarding game that was released in October 2001. The sports game can be played on Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Xbox, and PC. Players canperform numerous tricks and comboson exciting maps such as Canada, Suburbia, Los Angeles, and Tokyo.
22000 - Final Fantasy IX And Perfect Dark
Final Fantasy IX – Metascore 94
Final Fantasy IXis an RPG game that was published by Square Enix in July 2000. It sold more than 5.5 million copies within its first year of release. The top-down perspective game has various quests that involveriding chocobos, sailing boats, fighting enemies, and piloting airships. The combat system of the game lets players fight with physical attacks, use items, and cash spells.Final Fantasy IXcan be played on PlayStation, PlayStation 4, PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android, and iOS.
Perfect Dark – Metascore 97
Perfect Darkis an FPS game that was released for the Nintendo 64 in May 2000. The game has a campaign mode that lets people control Joanna Dark, an agent involved in the extraction of a scientist from a high-security research facility. Players can use an array of weapons in the game, includinghandguns, assault rifles, rocket launchers, sniper rifles, shotguns, and combat knives.
11998 - Half-Life And Gran Turismo
Half-Life – Metascore 96
Half-Lifeis an FPS game that was developed by Valve in 1998. The action-packed game takes place at the Black Mesa Research Facility. Gamers play as Gordon Freeman, a theoretical physicist armed with dozens of weapons such as a crowbar, submachine guns, shotguns, and a rocket launcher. He must do what it takes to prevent aliens from invading the planet. The success of the game gave rise to several titles in the series includingOpposing Force, Blue Shift, Half-Life 2, and Half-Life: Alyx.Half-Lifewon over 50PC “Game of the Year” awards.
Gran Turismo – Metascore 96
Gran Turismois a racing game that was published by Sony Computer Entertainment in May 1998. It has sold more than 10 million copies of the game for the PlayStation. There are over180 supercarsin the game that include the Chevrolet Camaro Z28, Chrysler Viper RT, Honda NSX, and Toyota Supra RZ. Autumn Ring, Deep Forest Raceway, Grand Valley East, and High-Speed Ring are a few of the tracks available in the game.Gran Turismoled the way toward the release of titles such asGran Turismo 3, Gran Turismo 5, and Gran Turismo 6.
