The Greatest game of seventh generation.

since 2008 when i actually officially retired my ps2 and bought ps3, my top lists have changed alot.

it was assasins creed and gta 4 for some time then it was dead space and uncharted 2 for sometime i remember in 2010 it was red dead redemption and god of war 3, MGS 4 was a disappointment for me.

but as new playstation is around the corner and hopefully next year almost all developers will start developing games for new consoles.

but as of now i think the greatest game of this generation is Batman: Arkham City.

i know gta v is & arkham origins is due in september 17 and october 25.

I'll go with Dark Souls.

I'll go with Dark Souls.

DaRq_MiNoS

Same.

Uncharted 2 for me.

it had that surprise factor of...wow...I've never heard of this... but it's excellent.

Mass effect 2

Bioshock for bringing story and atmosphere to the FPS genre

Borderlands for the fun

Kingdoms of Amalur for fun gameplay, deep XP and craft system

Mass effect 2

marcheegsr

Grand Theft Auto IV (soon to be replaced with V), God of War III (the series mean a lot to me) and The Last of Us.

I'll go with Dark Souls for 500$ Alex

DaRq_MiNoS

After recently playing The Last of Us, no other game has come up in mind when asked questions like this.

But actually now that I think of it, I've invested an unhealthy load on Grand Theft Auto IV over the years.

Portal 2

Uncharted 2 for me.

it had that surprise factor of...wow...I've never heard of this... but it's excellent.

vpacalypse

The Last of Us

Multiplayer: COD 4

Single player: Cant decide between last of us and Uncharted 2.

Fairytale Fights.. :lol: 

Grand Theft Auto IV (soon to be replaced with V), God of War III (the series mean a lot to me) and The Last of Us.

Ricardomz

Deus Ex: Human Revolution for me

Demon's Souls. False King + Man Eaters + Flame Lurker were some of the funnest, most intense boss fights of any game I have ever played. Ever. I didn't play Demon's Souls co op until probably my tenth playthrough. Although the co op is much easier, it is still an aboslutely incredible experience, especially on the aforementioned boss fights.

Despite still being an exceptional game, Dark Souls is marred by an overabundance of overly simple filler bosses and offers far less entertainment or challenge (in comparison to Demon's Souls). At certain points in Dark Souls it seemed as if From Software had run out of ideas. In every way, Dark Souls felt easier, less exciting, and less entertaining. Havind said that, I loved Dark Souls and played it for over 200 hours (PS3 +PC)... I just don't think it is better than Demon's Souls.

bioshock/bioshock infinite, mass effect 2, fallout 3, and mgs4....are in their own league

Defense of the Ancients 2, but on PS3 I'd go with Yakuza 4.

Both great games all around.

Xenoblade Chronicles. bbkkristian

[QUOTE="bbkkristian"]Xenoblade Chronicles. roboccs

After the dust has settled quite a bit, I can confidently say it's one of these two games. They are as close to perfection that I've seen all gen. Pure quality in every detail.

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Mass effect 2

The_Last_Ride

[QUOTE="The_Last_Ride"][QUOTE="marcheegsr"]

Mass effect 2

beefalo

Then there are the people like me who look at games like Mass Effect 2, Metal Gear Solid 4, and Uncharted 2 and think to ourselves how far the industry has fallen :(

[QUOTE="beefalo"][QUOTE="The_Last_Ride"] That game just showed me how far we have come when it comes to how an overall game should be. Perfect game in my book. Forza 4 and Tomb Raider are worthy mentions in my book aswellPikminmaniac

Then there are the people like me who look at games like Mass Effect 2, Metal Gear Solid 4, and Uncharted 2 and think to ourselves how far the industry has fallen :(

[QUOTE="Pikminmaniac"]

[QUOTE="beefalo"] +1 on Mass Effect 2 Also Metal Gear Solid 4 for me.MrSelf-Destruct

Then there are the people like me who look at games like Mass Effect 2, Metal Gear Solid 4, and Uncharted 2 and think to ourselves how far the industry has fallen :(

Yeah it's definitely just my own opinion on the subject. I don't like the turn a lot of games have made focusing more on cinematic flourish and story rather than gameplay. The aspect that makes this industry unique is the gameplay and I feel those games that have taken a lot of the spotlight don't play to this industry's strengths. That's just how I feel.

[QUOTE="beefalo"][QUOTE="The_Last_Ride"] That game just showed me how far we have come when it comes to how an overall game should be. Perfect game in my book. Forza 4 and Tomb Raider are worthy mentions in my book aswellPikminmaniac

Then there are the people like me who look at games like Mass Effect 2, Metal Gear Solid 4, and Uncharted 2 and think to ourselves how far the industry has fallen :(

demon's souls

[QUOTE="MrSelf-Destruct"][QUOTE="Pikminmaniac"]

Then there are the people like me who look at games like Mass Effect 2, Metal Gear Solid 4, and Uncharted 2 and think to ourselves how far the industry has fallen :(

Pikminmaniac

Yeah it's definitely just my own opinion on the subject. I don't like the turn a lot of games have made focusing more on cinematic flourish and story rather than gameplay. The aspect that makes this industry unique is the gameplay and I feel those games that have taken a lot of the spotlight don't play to this industry's strengths. That's just how I feel.

Demon's Souls. False King + Man Eaters + Flame Lurker were some of the funnest, most intense boss fights of any game I have ever played. Ever. I didn't play Demon's Souls co op until probably my tenth playthrough. Although the co op is much easier, it is still an aboslutely incredible experience, especially on the aforementioned boss fights.

Despite still being an exceptional game, Dark Souls is marred by an overabundance of overly simple filler bosses and offers far less entertainment or challenge (in comparison to Demon's Souls). At certain points in Dark Souls it seemed as if From Software had run out of ideas. In every way, Dark Souls felt easier, less exciting, and less entertaining. Havind said that, I loved Dark Souls and played it for over 200 hours (PS3 +PC)... I just don't think it is better than Demon's Souls.

Chief9088

I thought Demon's Souls was ruined by most of the boss fights having cheap/cheesy ways to win. Especially the final fight. It is a great game though as well (Dark Souls being my pick for greatest game). This series is the best I've seen in a long time. I am so bummed that Dark Souls 2 is not coming to PS4. I guess I'll have to stream it off Gaikai, as I'm trading in my PS3 at launch.

How can anyone narrow it down to just 1 game considering how long this gen has been, I can't even think of one and single out the rest

I'm torn between Skyward Sword, Bioshock, and Arkham City. I can't choose one over the other.

Mass effect 2

marcheegsr

[QUOTE="beefalo"][QUOTE="The_Last_Ride"] That game just showed me how far we have come when it comes to how an overall game should be. Perfect game in my book. Forza 4 and Tomb Raider are worthy mentions in my book aswellPikminmaniac

Then there are the people like me who look at games like Mass Effect 2, Metal Gear Solid 4, and Uncharted 2 and think to ourselves how far the industry has fallen :(

The Last of Us takes the prize in my opinion.

Honourable mentions for Uncharted 2 & 3, Mass Effect 2 & 3, Bioshock and Killzone 2.

Depends what system. I also haven't played some of the games this gen.

Favorite games this gen in no order:

1. Uncharted 2

2. Red Dead Redemption

3. Halo 4

4. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots

5. The Elder Scrolls IV: Skyrim

I think the best game this gen is gonna go to Grand Theft Auto 5. Regarding what is already playable, I'm gonna go with Metal Gear Solid 4.

Does it bug anyone else when someone asks for ONE game and people post a handful. I've played about 100 games this gen, and I find it hard to narrow it down to one game, but I do. That's what the original poster is asking.

Personal Opinion: Skate 3

What everyone wants me to say: The Last of Us (Have not played) GTA IV (overrated) GoW III, MGS4 (overrated), etc, etc lol

Definitely Bioshock Infinite, everything about that game's awesome.

Does it bug anyone else when someone asks for ONE game and people post a handful. I've played about 100 games this gen, and I find it hard to narrow it down to one game, but I do. That's what the original poster is asking.

DaRq_MiNoS

[QUOTE="Pikminmaniac"]

[QUOTE="beefalo"] +1 on Mass Effect 2 Also Metal Gear Solid 4 for me.The_Last_Ride

Then there are the people like me who look at games like Mass Effect 2, Metal Gear Solid 4, and Uncharted 2 and think to ourselves how far the industry has fallen :(

you'd be very hard pressed to find 3 hours of good quality gameplay in Uncharted 2 and the story gets in the way and produces terrible gameplay situations like the museum heist, ice cave, and every single climbing segment. It's just so poorly designed through and through. It was clear gameplay was a complete afterthought for Naughty Dog with that game.