#10 - Eternal Darkness 2002
Sanity’s Requiem is the GameCube gem that horror fans still rave about. Released in 2002, it took psychological horror to new heights with its sanity system.
#9 - Harvest Moon (1996)
In the mid-’90s, gaming was all about action, violence, and adrenaline. So when Harvest Moon arrived with its chill farming sim vibes, it was like a breath of fresh air.
#8 - Donkey Kong Country (1994)
In 1994, the PlayStation was ushering in the era of disc-based gaming, but the SNES wasn’t ready to bow out. Enter Donkey Kong Country, a platformer that looked like it belonged on next-gen hardware.
#7 - Crysis (2007)
If you were a PC gamer in 2007, Crysis was both a dream and a nightmare. Its lush jungles, dynamic physics, and jaw-dropping visuals made every other game look dated, but good luck running it.
#6 - Angry Birds (2009)
In 2009, mobile gaming was mostly Snake and overpriced Java games. Then Angry Birds swooped in, proving that smartphones could be legitimate gaming platforms.
#5 - Jurassic Park (1998)
Trespasser is the ultimate “what could have been” story. Released in 1998, this first-person shooter promised a revolutionary experience: a massive open island filled with dinosaurs, no traditional HUD, and physics-based gameplay.
#4 - System Shock 2 (1994)
Before BioShock made us question our choices in Rapture, System Shock 2 was telling rich, immersive stories in 1994.
#3 - Shenmue (1999)
If you think open-world games started with Grand Theft Auto III, think again. Two years earlier, Shenmue on the Dreamcast was doing things that would define the genre.
#2 - Animal Crossing (2001)
it’s 2001, and most games are about shooting aliens or racing cars. Then comes Animal Crossing, a cozy little GameCube title that says, “Hey, how about you just… live in a village with cute animals?”
#1 - Tomb Raider (1996)
When Tomb Raider dropped in 1996, it wasn’t just a game, it was a phenomenon. Lara Croft, with her sharp wit and adventurous spirit, became gaming’s first multidimensional mascot.