In the last debate, I asked everyone to pick the worst game they've ever played, and it was truly horrifying to see how many different responses I received to that question. Valid arguments were made from a variety of consoles from the past, and as I scrolled down the hundreds of votes they just kept getting worse and worse. Plenty of awful videos were shared as evidence, and some claimed that Squaresoft poorly plagiarized Final Fantasy VII from the anime Berserk, while others even suggested that newer Square Enix games were deserving of this award.
When the debate dust finally settled, out of two hundred different picks, only a few games actually received more than a single vote. Here are the top results:
- Worst Game You Ever Played:
- 1st: Superman 64 (15 votes)
- 2nd: E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial (9 votes)
- 3rd (Tie): Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde & Rise of the Robots (5 votes)
- 4th: Final Fantasy XII (4 votes)
This week, as I continue to drive around aimlessly in Grand Theft Auto IV instead of finishing Mario Kart Wii, I started thinking about the few racing games that I've played in the past. Out of a general disdain for the entire genre, I usually steer clear of racing games. But after fully enjoying MotoGP '07, I've given more attention to all adrenaline-filled games lately.
So for this week, I want to know what's the best racing game you've ever played, and what made it so enjoyable? Give it some serious thought, cast your votes, get some speed junkie friends to share their opinions as well, and check back next week for the photo finish winner.
Bonus Question: Which two games or series or even characters would you like to see go head-to-head in a versus match for next week's debate?
Contest:
10:58 PM on 06.17.2008
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Track Design, Sense of Speed, & Graphics...
Make this my hands down Winner above all.
Fuck.
Burnout 3.
Now I'll hit add before I regret this.
How about best licensed game?
Like travis above me, Burnout 3 can have it this time.
For this week, my vote goes to Mario Kart 64.
The only game that could be a better racing game would be the next F-Zero that gets put out. And I will continue to wait on it. :P
Also, whoever voted FF12 on the last Game Debate needs to go play Final Fantasy 7 and tell me which one's worse.
Bonus: Kratos vs. Ryu Hayabusa
Bonus: Bridget vs. Posion
i want to start making these debates be more Something VS Something instead of Best Something Ever.
Bonus Question. I would like to see Silent Hill bad guys vs. Resident Evil bad guys...
As a lover of racing games, I'd have to say this is a really tough question! Live For Speed, NFS: Underground (the first one), Burnout 3, Forza 2, GRID, Trackmania...
At the end of the day I'd have to say Forza 2 - it simulates everything that Live For Speed does, but makes it accessible and just a joy to play.
Also, DMC vs Ninja Gaiden.
2nd: F-Zero GX was great too.
HMs: As a bonus, I'd like to toss in Waverace64 and Burnout 3.
Awesomesauce in a can
As for the bonus, how about best Final Fantasy boss not named Sephiroth.
bonus: Who's badder? Bill and Lance (Contra) or Billy and Jimmy (Double Dragon)
Devil May Cry VS Ninja Gaiden.
bonus: snake from metal gear vs optimist prime
@ others -- ahhhh get out of my head! i was also considering doing a ninja gaiden debate and a devil may cry debate tonight, but i didn't think of having them face off for some reason - duh!
thanks for the suggestions, that's two weeks of debates already, anyone else have any requests?
But, I have to go with Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition. Can't wait for the next one.
Jk, but seriously the only racing game I even like anymore is Midnight Club 3 simply because it's the only one that doesn't feel stale. I can't stand all the NFS rehashes.