What's your favorite video game on each system that you own? Downloaded games (Such as NES games on the Nintendo eShop or PS1 classics through PSN) can count for their original system, as well. So will playing older games on backwards-compatible systems. I'll start this off!
Remasters, ports, or remakes, however, do not count. Only games that are on this system originally count.
Handhelds
Gameboy- Pokemon Blue Version: I honestly don't have many options for Gameboy, so this isn't much of a competition. However, Pokemon's my second favorite game franchise ever, so this was obviously going to be my choice. This was the start of one of my favorite franchises ever, and while it has aged, I think it still holds up fairly well today. It's definitely a fun game, and an excellent start to a legendary franchise!
Gameboy Color- Pokemon Silver Version: This is by far my favorite Pokemon game, and one of my favorite games of all time. Everything about it is absolutely fantastic. I honestly have zero complaints about this game. It took the original Pokemon game, improved on EVERYTHING, and added in an insane amount of new content. This game is a fantastic example of how to do a sequel properly, and a perfect example of game design in general.
Gameboy Advance- Pokemon Emerald Version: While this one wasn't quite as good as Silver Version, it's definitely second place. The world in the game felt unique and alive, the Pokemon selection was fantastic, and it was overall a fun game. It also improved on the original Ruby and Sapphire, and the Battle Frontier was a nice addition to the Hoenn region.
Nintendo DS- The World Ends With You: You were expecting another Pokemon game, weren't you? While I did love the Pokemon DS games, TWEWY takes the cake for me. It used the DS hardware to its full potential, something I honestly believe no other DS game had done at that time, or even has done through the system's lifetime. The gameplay was solid, the story was fantastic, and all the characters are lovable in their own way. It's another game I have no complaints about.
Nintendo 3DS- Pokemon Y Version: I haven't played too many 3DS games, but this is definitely my favorite. Pokemon made a fantastic transition to 3D, and the new features were almost as good as the ones introduced in Generation II... Almost. My only complaint is that the post-game is severely short, unless you're interested in Pokedex completion or competitive battles. Nonetheless, it's a fantastic game.
PlayStation Portable- Dissidia 012: This is a really tough one between Dissidia and Birth by Sleep for me. However, given that I've spent nearly 300 hours in Dissidia, I'd probably have to go with that one. The fighting system is unique and a lot of fun, the characters are all varied, and the stages are all nice. The story mode dragged on, but the battle mode is what kept me coming to this game.
Consoles
NES- Mega Man 2: Part of me wants to tie this with Super Mario Bros 3, but I think that Mega Man 2's my favorite NES game. The level design is fantastic, the powers are all useful and fun to use, and the bosses are all cool. The soundtrack is fantastic, as well. My only issue is one of the bosses in Wily's Castle... Those who have played the game know what I mean.
SNES- Final Fantasy VI: This game is a shining example of how a traditional RPG should be. The gameplay is intuitive, in-depth, yet simple enough on the surface for a newcomer to understand, the story is beautifully written and emotional, and the characters are all diverse and interesting. I really have no complaints for this game. I honestly believe that it doesn't just hold up today, but is beyond the level of most modern games.
N64- Star Fox 64: I didn't grow up with a Nintendo 64, so I don't have a lot of special memories with one. As a result, a lot of the games feel clunky and awkward to me. However, one that I feel still plays well today is Star Fox 64. The controls are all fantastic, and the game's really fun. The difficulty really spikes up, but I still enjoy this game.
Gamecube- Mario Kart Double Dash: It's no secret that I love Mario Kart, and up until MK8, Double Dash was my favorite. The idea of teaming up two drivers in one kart was really fun, and I wish that other entries would at least dedicate a separate game-mode to this. The tracks were all nice, too.
Wii- Super Smash Bros Brawl: Brawl is my favorite Smash Bros game. It might not have been as competitive as Melee, but I don't care. What I really care about in a game is how much fun I have with it, and I've had a TON of fun with Brawl. Its roster and stage selection were superior to Melee's, and the battles felt more suited to chaotic four player bouts. My only issue is that story mode dragged on, like with Dissidia.
Wii U- Mario Kart 8: I feel as though Mario Kart 8 is the best game in the series. Sure, the Battle Mode might not be as good as usual, and the character selection's limited, but I've had a lot of fun with it so far.
PlayStation- Crash Bandicoot Warped: Up until very recently, my favorite game on the system was Chrono Cross. However, after getting to re-experience one of my favorite childhood games, I changed my mind. Crash Bandicoot was a worthy rival to Mario. The levels in this entry are all diverse, and an absolute blast to play. There's a lot of good humor in the game, as well.
PlayStation 2- Kingdom Hearts: The original Kingdom Hearts is not only my favorite PS2 game, but my favorite game of all time. This game has a magical feeling that's brought me back for more again and again. The gameplay feels a lot more strategic than future entries, and the story was simple, yet very, very effective.
PlayStation 3- Sly Cooper Thieves in Time: Sly Cooper is my all-time favorite PlayStation exclusive franchise. I waited years for news on Sly 4, and it finally released within the past few years. I just recently got it, and I started playing it a lot more yesterday, but I've been having a lot of fun with it. Despite having a new development studio, it feels just like the first three games. In fact, the writing, at times, feels even better than that of the PS2 trilogy. While Sly 2 has always been my favorite, Sly 4's a very close second so far. The humor is fantastic, the gameplay's as fun as ever, and it took a lot of interesting ideas from past entries and used them to their full potential.
PC- Half Life 2: The original Half Life completely changed my perception of the FPS genre a few years ago. I got Half Life 2 shortly after finishing the first, and it blew the first out of the water. Everything is improved upon. The physics are all nice, the AI's a lot better, and the weapon selection's a lot more fun. The story's also a lot better, as well. This is definitely my favorite PC game.
What's your favorite video game on each system that you own? Downloaded games (Such as NES games on the Nintendo eShop or PS1 classics through PSN) can count for their original system, as well. So will playing older games on backwards-compatible systems. I'll start this off!
Remasters, ports, or remakes, however, do not count. Only games that are on this system originally count.
Handhelds
Gameboy- Pokemon Blue Version: I honestly don't have many options for Gameboy, so this isn't much of a competition. However, Pokemon's my second favorite game franchise ever, so this was obviously going to be my choice. This was the start of one of my favorite franchises ever, and while it has aged, I think it still holds up fairly well today. It's definitely a fun game, and an excellent start to a legendary franchise!
Gameboy Color- Pokemon Silver Version: This is by far my favorite Pokemon game, and one of my favorite games of all time. Everything about it is absolutely fantastic. I honestly have zero complaints about this game. It took the original Pokemon game, improved on EVERYTHING, and added in an insane amount of new content. This game is a fantastic example of how to do a sequel properly, and a perfect example of game design in general.
Gameboy Advance- Pokemon Emerald Version: While this one wasn't quite as good as Silver Version, it's definitely second place. The world in the game felt unique and alive, the Pokemon selection was fantastic, and it was overall a fun game. It also improved on the original Ruby and Sapphire, and the Battle Frontier was a nice addition to the Hoenn region.
Nintendo DS- The World Ends With You: You were expecting another Pokemon game, weren't you? While I did love the Pokemon DS games, TWEWY takes the cake for me. It used the DS hardware to its full potential, something I honestly believe no other DS game had done at that time, or even has done through the system's lifetime. The gameplay was solid, the story was fantastic, and all the characters are lovable in their own way. It's another game I have no complaints about.
Nintendo 3DS- Pokemon Y Version: I haven't played too many 3DS games, but this is definitely my favorite. Pokemon made a fantastic transition to 3D, and the new features were almost as good as the ones introduced in Generation II... Almost. My only complaint is that the post-game is severely short, unless you're interested in Pokedex completion or competitive battles. Nonetheless, it's a fantastic game.
PlayStation Portable- Dissidia 012: This is a really tough one between Dissidia and Birth by Sleep for me. However, given that I've spent nearly 300 hours in Dissidia, I'd probably have to go with that one. The fighting system is unique and a lot of fun, the characters are all varied, and the stages are all nice. The story mode dragged on, but the battle mode is what kept me coming to this game.
Consoles
NES- Mega Man 2: Part of me wants to tie this with Super Mario Bros 3, but I think that Mega Man 2's my favorite NES game. The level design is fantastic, the powers are all useful and fun to use, and the bosses are all cool. The soundtrack is fantastic, as well. My only issue is one of the bosses in Wily's Castle... Those who have played the game know what I mean.
SNES- Final Fantasy VI: This game is a shining example of how a traditional RPG should be. The gameplay is intuitive, in-depth, yet simple enough on the surface for a newcomer to understand, the story is beautifully written and emotional, and the characters are all diverse and interesting. I really have no complaints for this game. I honestly believe that it doesn't just hold up today, but is beyond the level of most modern games.
N64- Star Fox 64: I didn't grow up with a Nintendo 64, so I don't have a lot of special memories with one. As a result, a lot of the games feel clunky and awkward to me. However, one that I feel still plays well today is Star Fox 64. The controls are all fantastic, and the game's really fun. The difficulty really spikes up, but I still enjoy this game.
Gamecube- Mario Kart Double Dash: It's no secret that I love Mario Kart, and up until MK8, Double Dash was my favorite. The idea of teaming up two drivers in one kart was really fun, and I wish that other entries would at least dedicate a separate game-mode to this. The tracks were all nice, too.
Wii- Super Smash Bros Brawl: Brawl is my favorite Smash Bros game. It might not have been as competitive as Melee, but I don't care. What I really care about in a game is how much fun I have with it, and I've had a TON of fun with Brawl. Its roster and stage selection were superior to Melee's, and the battles felt more suited to chaotic four player bouts. My only issue is that story mode dragged on, like with Dissidia.
Wii U- Mario Kart 8: I feel as though Mario Kart 8 is the best game in the series. Sure, the Battle Mode might not be as good as usual, and the character selection's limited, but I've had a lot of fun with it so far.
PlayStation- Crash Bandicoot Warped: Up until very recently, my favorite game on the system was Chrono Cross. However, after getting to re-experience one of my favorite childhood games, I changed my mind. Crash Bandicoot was a worthy rival to Mario. The levels in this entry are all diverse, and an absolute blast to play. There's a lot of good humor in the game, as well.
PlayStation 2- Kingdom Hearts: The original Kingdom Hearts is not only my favorite PS2 game, but my favorite game of all time. This game has a magical feeling that's brought me back for more again and again. The gameplay feels a lot more strategic than future entries, and the story was simple, yet very, very effective.
PlayStation 3- Sly Cooper Thieves in Time: Sly Cooper is my all-time favorite PlayStation exclusive franchise. I waited years for news on Sly 4, and it finally released within the past few years. I just recently got it, and I started playing it a lot more yesterday, but I've been having a lot of fun with it. Despite having a new development studio, it feels just like the first three games. In fact, the writing, at times, feels even better than that of the PS2 trilogy. While Sly 2 has always been my favorite, Sly 4's a very close second so far. The humor is fantastic, the gameplay's as fun as ever, and it took a lot of interesting ideas from past entries and used them to their full potential.
PC- Half Life 2: The original Half Life completely changed my perception of the FPS genre a few years ago. I got Half Life 2 shortly after finishing the first, and it blew the first out of the water. Everything is improved upon. The physics are all nice, the AI's a lot better, and the weapon selection's a lot more fun. The story's also a lot better, as well. This is definitely my favorite PC game.