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My top 20 games of all time
Resident Evil 4 (Wii)Resident Evil 4 (Wii)
Buy new: £11.97 / Used from: £12.75
To put it succinctly, this game is perfect. The game is skilfully designed for maximum impact, the enemies are original, the script and voice acting is spot on, and it will scare the hell out of you.
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii)The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii)
Buy new: £29.44 / Used from: £14.99
It’s packed with unforgettable moments, challenging dungeons, one of the most powerful and easily recognised scores of all times, and a mysterious and enthralling legend. And nothing beats Epona. Ever
Beyond Good & Evil (GameCube)Beyond Good & Evil (GameCube)
Buy used from: £14.90
This stunning game is the closest thing you will probably get to an interactive film.The cut scenes are brought off with such skill that you feel truly emotionally involved. Fantastic game.
The Sims 2 (PC CD)The Sims 2 (PC CD)
Buy used from: £8.50
This is incredibly addictive! The graphics are great, there’s a wacky sense of humour and you can make a male sim pregnant with an alien baby. What more do you want in a game?
The Curse of Monkey Island - Lucas Arts Classic (PC CD)The Curse of Monkey Island - Lucas Arts Classic (PC CD)
Buy used from: £22.42
This would easily top any list as being the funniest series ever. This game is arguably the best in the series, with hand drawn pre-rendered backdrops and a unique and instantly recognisable style.
Pokémon RedPokémon Red
Buy used from: £6.38
One of the best moments in gaming must be where Professor Oak hands you your first Pokemon. A charming, fun, compulsive little game.
Rome: Total War (PC)Rome: Total War (PC)
Buy new: £4.30 / Used from: £3.20
This game is incredibly historically accurate, completely integrating and lasts for a long long time. But the most important point is, it makes you feel like you are really in control of an empire!
The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth (PC DVD)The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth (PC DVD)
Buy new: £17.99 / Used from: £4.24
It gives you the chance to control every aspect of the battles, rather than just sticking with one character, and the battles are punctuated by clips from the movies! The best movie tie-in of all time
Super Mario 64Super Mario 64
Buy used from: £6.24
Because it's Mario! Duh! Super Mario 64 is one of the most important games of all time: it defined 3D platforming as we know it! Every moment is a classic, and there's no excuse for not having it!
Super Smash Bros MeleeSuper Smash Bros Melee
Buy used from: £12.90
This game is probably the best multiplayer game ever. It’s not gimmicky and the trophy collecting makes sure it has a long life. This is a good, solid game with fantastic characters! Bowser vs Ganon?
GoldenEye 007 (N64)GoldenEye 007 (N64)
Buy used from: £3.96
A game which is clearly one of the best movie tie-ins ever. The multiplayer was excellent, and nothing quite beats crawling through the air ducts to drop down into the toilet. It's cheap as chips too!
Ratchet & Clank 3: Platinum (PS2)Ratchet & Clank 3: Platinum (PS2)
Buy new: £19.99 / Used from: £12.45
This is a funny, engrossing and diverse game, encompassing many styles of gameplay, from full on war battles, to platforming, to mini-games. It’s Quarktastic! The multiplayer’s great too
Prince Of Persia Trilogy (PS2)Prince Of Persia Trilogy (PS2)
Buy new: £42.94 / Used from: £11.04
This game is great fun to play, with an original, intriguing storyline, great set pieces and gravity defying action. This is a genuine classic for every platform.
Trauma Center: Under the Knife (Nintendo DS)Trauma Center: Under the Knife (Nintendo DS)
Buy new: £19.99 / Used from: £9.64
It’s very easy just to pick this game up and play, as the levels are pretty short. It’s also incredibly addictive, and one of the most challenging games out there. You feel a real sense of achievement
Grim Fandango - Lucas Arts Classic (PC CD)Grim Fandango - Lucas Arts Classic (PC CD)
Buy used from: £22.99
A dark and beautiful game, with a fantastic storyline and charismatic characters. There are many memorable scenes, settings and quotes, with fantastic voice acting.
Dungeon Keeper GoldDungeon Keeper Gold
Buy used from: £19.99
This game is truly evil, which makes it one of the most funny and playable games ever. The creepy voice adds to the whole experience, and taking over other dungeons is deeply satisfying.
Sid Meier'S Civilization II (PC CD)Sid Meier'S Civilization II (PC CD)
Buy new: £10.99 / Used from: £3.00
This one game fuelled my lifelong obsession with video games. At the time, there was nothing better. One of the pioneers of strategy games, Civilization is one of the best.
Age of Empires: Collectors Edition (PC CD)Age of Empires: Collectors Edition (PC CD)
Buy new: £4.99 / Used from: £3.92
Age of Empires is where it all began, and has a massive cult following. It’s incredibly playable and holds your attention. Plus you get FOUR games in this bundle!
Spyro 2: Gateway to Glimmer Platinum (PS)Spyro 2: Gateway to Glimmer Platinum (PS)
Buy used from: £10.50
Before Spyro went bad, there was this fantastic, original little game. Childish but not easy, this is fun to play no matter how old you are.