Best Generation: 4th(SNES,Genesis):
Too many Genre defining titles came out during this generation to not list it as the best. Every generation since has built upon many of the bases that these games created(and they of course from the nintendo era and before). Platformers were huge, as were RPGs,action games, and the first FPS on a console.
Doom,Donkey Kong Country,Super Mario RPG,FF 6(FF3 in America),Zelda:A Link to the Past(best zelda ever imo) ,Chrono Trigger,Earthbound,Super Mario Allstars(OMG ALL THE MARIOS IN ONE!?!?!?!?!),Toe Jam and Earl ,NBA Live 95,Sonic,Phantasy Star,Shining Force
Second Best: 5th(PS,N64,Saturn,GBC):
This is the biggest jump that there will ever be in terms of graphics(unless Virtual Reality, or immersive 3d is ever achieved). The jump from 2d to non-pseudo 3d allowed much more creativity, and the ability to create a much more immersive experience.
In addition to the move from 2d to 3d there were many memorable games, and arguably the greatest lineup of games of any generation. From Final Fantasy,Suikoden,Xenosaga,Super Mario 64,Zelda:OOT toPerfect Dark, Goldeneye, SSB,Conker, and Banjo.
Second Worst: This Generation:
Let's be honest, we're 3 and a half years into this generation(initial release of the xbox360) and there still seems to be a incredible lack of memorable games. This generation is focused on multiplayer capabilities which gives single games a extreme amount of replayability allowing you to not truly notice the fact that there is not much out there that's worth the time and effort. There are many games on the horizon that will hopefully change this generations spot, but currently as is, it is clearly one of the worst generations in history, and given the hardware and potential of the consoles I find it to be ridiculous.
Worst:First Generation:
Let's be honest Pong was a revolution, and the first mainstream video game. But it was a sh**** game. But I give it props for being the granddaddy of all video games.
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