by jasondaplock
Semi-ordered list. Putting games in sequential order is a fool's errand, so I've opted for ranking. Ranks go S through F, roughly adhering to this matrix:
Rank C: A decent game. Worth the time if you know what you're after. Would recommend on a case-by-case basis.
Rank B: A solid game. Was either memorable or very satisfying to play (though probably not both). Would recommend to anyone interested in the game's genre.
Rank A: A great game. Description can't adequately convey its strengths, aka "you have to play it to understand what I'm talking about". Would recommend to anyone who doesn't specifically dislike the game's genre.
Rank S: A fantastic game. The game connected with me personally and powerfully. Judgment at this caliber is dangerous because it flips from analytical to emotional. It's a safe bet not everyone will enjoy the game as thoroughly as I do and it is viscerally frustrating to hear opinions that don't match my own level of enthusiasm. Still, I would recommend the game to anyone without qualification on the off-chance the experience is as gratifying for them as it was for me.
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Rank S. Great cast and sense of humor supported by an incredible meta-narrative. I still can't listen to "His Theme"; it's too much for me.
Rank S. Finest stealth action game I've ever played.
Rank A. The best 2D platformer since Super Mario World. It just feels good to be in it.
Rank A. XCOM with less base building and a good stealth-based combat system.
Rank A. Grinds down transportation simulation to its purest form and executes it perfectly.
Rank A. Brutally hard, well-made chaos.
Rank A. Tense and fun in equal measure to a degree I normally don't get from games centered around team competition. Just don't score on your own goal too often and you and friends will almost certainly have a good time.
Rank B. Dual-joystick shootin' in the old style with Vlambeer's feel.
Rank B. It burned a few episodes up front getting going, but once it jettisoned that first stage I wanted to see it all the way through immediately, which is rare for me in narrative-driven games.
Rank B. Someone finally put together the rally game I wanted.