Top 10 ALL TIME favorite 2D Arcade games..rank em!
Sup gamers? What are your top 10 favorite 2D arcade games(as in, it came out in the arcade first and then for the home) of ALL time? Games that for you, brought a smile to your face as you gazed at the beautiful sprites and smooth colourful background. Games that define 2D arcade goodness, whether it be fighting, beat 'em up, shoot 'em up, or racing. My list's gonna go a little somethin like this...
1)Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo---THE first puzzle game I got deeply into where the addiction was nothing short being own by the crack pipe!
2)Out Run--- The pinnacle of 2D racing goodness! The second racing game I ever sat down and played(Rad Racer being the first) and completed. This game holds fond memories for me. Custom soundtracks? Meh...who needs 'em? I was already listening to my own music while turning down the game's volume. There is nothing like listening to "How Soon Is Now" by the Smiths, "Bedbugs And Ballyhoo" by Echo and the Bunnymen, or "Route 66" by Depeche Mode while zooming under those Grey Roman Arcs in the second stage trying not to hit the rocks off to the side! OutRun for LIFE!
3)Samurai Shodown II--- Best 2D fighting gtame EVER!
4)SS1--- I am definitely in the minority here, but I consider this to be the second best SS game. It was the very first fighting game I played seriously and I know I must have spent over $3000 in quarters playing it over the years. I dunno, there is just something about the art direction and sprite engine in this game that grabs me. It has nearly flawless collision and simple but very effective gameplay without cheap combos. The game is extremely well balanced and it's just a joy to play. It's a shame most people have forgotten how great SS1 is and very rarely does it get placed on player's best of lists. SS1 deserves more love!
5)Mortal Kombat II--- Midway took what already made the first one special and took it to the next level! Fatalities in this game were a sight to behold the first time you witnessed them! Couple that with excellent 2D graphics(for its time) and one of the most balanced fighting engines ever, and you've got what is the quintissential Mortal Kombat game! Finish him!
6)Ultimate MK3--- Yes, another one that people love to hate! Upon playing this game many years ago I was unimpressed like many of you. But after giving it a second chance, I discovered that, barring a couple unbalanced characters, there was a really deep fighting engine and a very fun combo system underneath what appeared to be a simple rehash of the previous game. UMK3 doesn't get the props it deserves. Those of you who bash it need to give it a second chance like I did.
7)SS3--- I love this game for some reason. The animation is second only to SFIII: Third Strike as far as fluidity goes and it's truly a gem of a game and a great alternative to SSI and II.
8)Metal Slug III--- The first Metal Slug was already a breakthrough in sidescrolling shumps and part III gives the same great game on steroids! Excellent animation, kickass weapons, and killer stages, all in a badass game that keeps you cumming back for more!
9)Ms Pacman(with speedup chip)--- This needs no explanation
10)Raiden---This a tough one, but I gotta squeeze in Raiden. I didn't like it at first but after watching my friend play it so well, I got into and it's just a blast trying to get as far as you can with the little ship that could! Excellent weapons, great balanced bosses and very cool stages. Love this game!
~Honorable mentions that I had a hard time keeping off the list~
11)Dungeons and Dragons: Shadow Over Mystaria-- I wanted so badly to squeeze this game on the list somewhere but I must not cheat! :(
12)Vampire Saviour--- I love the animation and theme of this game! Bulleta RAWX!
13)Blazing Star
14)Streetfighter III: Third Strike
15)Out Runners
16)Alien vs Predator
17)Marvel vs Streetfighter-- my favorite in the "vs" series
18)Magical Drop III
19)Macross Plus
20)Sonic The Arcade--- Yup, a 2D arcade Sonic game with an 3/4 isometric overheard view.
