The Pinnacle of Video Game Making

Some video games are bad, some average, others are great and excellent. Then there are games that are art. Video games will never have a true "pinnacle" because technology continues to progress, yet there will always be high points and defining moments that make certain games stand out above most of the competition. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was the first 3D Zelda adventure and a fun one as well. Mario games continue to produce excellent platformers. Final Fantasy 7 had a memorable cast of heroes and villains and is still a highly respected RPG. Devil May Cry and God of War were mesmerizing action games that were among the most fun to play on the PS2. Resident Evil 4 recreated a dying formula and remains one of my favorite horror shooters. The Halo games started an online competition that became a virtual sport. Gears of War set the bar for next generation games. Bethesda's Fallout 3 was a monumental RPG that I'll never grow tired of. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare breathed new life into the war genre by moving out of World War 2 and created one of the finest FPS out there. Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2 captivated me like no other game.

To me, these games are some of the high points in video gaming, with no doubt works of art. Forgive me if I left out a game you treasure, which is why I ask you this question: What games do you believe are works of art?

Video games will never have a true "pinnacle" because technology continues to progress, yet there will always be high points and defining moments that make certain games stand out above most of the competition.

Samcro810

Someone give this man a medal.

Although, technically video games are art, there is still a long way to go to the status of "fine art." I think that games rely too heavily on already established storytelling methods rather than pursuing something unique for this medium therefore making it stagnant.

To me, these games are some of the high points in video gaming, with no doubt works of art. Forgive me if I left out a game you treasure, which is why I ask you this question: What games do you believe are works of art?Samcro810

And i'll respect your opinion and not criticize. :)

Anyway, for me, my definition of a work of art in gaming, is not about how innovative a game is, but how well it can stand the test of time and become a timeless classic, with a incredible captivating story, to be played even after 20 generations.

I consider, in no order ->

Chrono Trigger

Xenogears

Diablo II

Planescape Torment

Heroes of Might and Magic III

Super Mario RPG

The Longest Journey

Just a few of those timeless pieces of art, i could remember more later.

While i disagree with many of your opinions on those games...yea...there is no real pinnacle except to the individual..for me it was 1999 and 2004, such great years

i thank you for the bit about ther being no true pinical of gameing. im glad im not the only one that knows its all oppinion

but if you want to know the pinical in our oppinions. ide say FFX for me. i enjoyed the entire cast. the story had some of the best twists ever, the battle system was awsome, and realy was the best game of last gen and continues to be the best game of all time in my book only being rivals by FFXIII and mgs4. and even those ones are out of their leuge when i compare them to FFX

thats what i think