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1. No More HeroesNo More Heroeshttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/No_More_HeroesOpens wiki page
Few recent games immediately jumped out to me as "Great!" like No More Heroes. A game that's completely nonsensical yet fully aware at the same time.
2. Shadow of the Colossus
Shadow of the Colossushttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Shadow_of_the_ColossusOpens wiki page
Yes, the game was fun and emotional, but what did it for me were the environments. Virtually lifeless, the world was filled with character.
3. Metroid Prime
Metroid Primehttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Metroid_PrimeOpens wiki page
Claustrophobic, with excellent level design.
4. Silent Hill 2: Restless Dreams
Silent Hill 2: Restless Dreamshttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Silent_Hill_2_Restless_DreamsOpens wiki page
Frightening, without a single "Boo!".
5. Planescape: Torment
Planescape: Tormenthttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Planescape_TormentOpens wiki page
Walls of text have become a video game no-no. That's because they weren't written like Planescape: Torment.
6. Riven: The Sequel to Myst
Riven: The Sequel to Mysthttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Riven_The_Sequel_to_MystOpens wiki page
A world so well realized, you owe the game locked doors, shut lights, and total attention.
7. Rock Band
Rock Bandhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Rock_BandOpens wiki page
Along with Part 2, the games with which I've logged the most hours -- no, days.
8. Secret of Mana
Secret of Manahttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Secret_of_ManaOpens wiki page
High on nostalgia, but it is still an excellent game.
9. Final Fantasy VII
Final Fantasy VIIhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Final_Fantasy_VIIOpens wiki page
It's popularity taints the choice, but it's adventure is sprawling and engaging.
10. The Longest Journey
The Longest Journeyhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/The_Longest_JourneyOpens wiki page
Adventure games demand great stories, great characters, and great worlds; the Longest Journey has them.
