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The Pefect Game - seven games close to perfection

Is there such a thing as the 'perfect game'. Rice digital pick out some titles that come very close!

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Patashnik3275d ago

Interesting list - some good choices too

Moldiver3275d ago (Edited 3275d ago )

I agree. I could play outrun and snes mario kart (would prefer N64 version for 4 player antics with friends!) and mario world right now, and I would still get sucked in.

EDIT: Screw it...I need a nintendo in my life. I admit it...I miss that nintendo magic!

Picnic3274d ago (Edited 3274d ago )

I like Super Mario World, Outrun 2 and Super Monkey Ball being there.

However the first Super Monkey Ball game requires so much 'perfect' precision from its players in some levels that it also requires the perfect player. It's a curiousity of the Gamecube that, whilst Nintendo made some series easier than what was on the N64 (e.g. Zelda, Mario- and making Luigi's Mansion for the Gamecube), with the exclusive games created by third parties there were some very hardcore games (e.g. Super Monkey Ball, Viewtiful Joe, F Zero GX).

But when you start putting simple puzzle games like Tetris in there, then you reveal that, for every bit of complexity in a game, it tends to hinder the chance of being classed as perfect.
I suppose Thomas was alone will be classed as 'perfect' for this reason.

Yet it shows the limitation of calling a game of deliberately limited scope perfect. How do you compare a perfectly polished and playable but cheap to make and small marble with a huge and jagged hunk of gold?

A game that continues to stay in my mind for the richness of experiences (and some scares) is Beyond: Two Souls. Yet as a game it demands little of the player - extremely rarely is it possible to die compared to Heavy Rain. Beyond controls itself in some action sequences. So few magazines would call it 'perfect' and yet it affects me in so many ways far more than Tetris ever could.

paul-p19883274d ago

Totally agree with Outrun 2, I got the PS3 version and its definitely one of those 'just one more go' type of games. Before you know it it's 2am and you've got the sound of tyres squealing constantly ringing in your ears

Wolfenstein513274d ago

Tecmo Super Bowl. No other game has come close.

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The Tale of Tetris | A Strange and Surprising Story

Discover the incredible story behind the world-famous game of Tetris, from its origins in Soviet-era Moscow to its global domination in the 1980s and beyond. Learn about the legal battles, political intrigue, and personal connections that helped make Tetris one of the most beloved and enduring games of all time.

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franwex415d ago

I couldn’t keep up. Haha.

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Morbius Minesweeper challenges you to get 100% on Rotten Tomatoes

It’s Morbin’ time with Morbius-themed Minesweeper clone Morbsweeper, a free game, out now on Newgrounds and itch, which challenges you to nail the Morbius sweep

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Christopher645d ago

My "some form of bat radar" is going off telling me this is a dumb game.

Knightofelemia645d ago (Edited 645d ago )

I am good Jared Leto wrecked Morbius for me just like he wrecked the Joker for me as well. Morbius wasn't a blockbuster hit it was garbage and rushed. Thor even Dr. Strange were better blockbusters over Morbius. I like Morbius as a character but the poor writing and Leto wrecked that for me and I will never watch Morbius or own Morbius on blu ray. I will avoid the sequel and most likely skip anything that has Morbius in it with Leto.

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PLAYSTUDIOS has acquired the rights to the Tetris franchise for mobile devices

PLAYSTUDIOS, a casual games developer has officially acquired the rights to develop the iconic Tetris franchise for mobile devices.

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