(This is a highly personal list. Influence and popularity were not absolute criteria for making the grade. Replay value and memorable gameplay experience were the most crucial factors.)
1. Super Mario 64 (N64)
2. Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)
3. Super Metroid (SNES)
4. Goldeneye (N64)
5. Metroid (NES)
6. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64)
7. Ninja Gaiden (NES)
8. Super Mario Brothers 3 (NES)
9. Tekken Tag Tournament (PS2)
10. The Legend of Zelda (NES)
11. Super Mario Kart (SNES)
12. Snoopy vs. the Red Baron (PS2)
13. Dig Dug (arcade)
14. Kid Icarus (NES)
15. Metroid Prime (Gamecube)
16. Excitebike (NES)
17. Mega Man (NES)
18. Breakout (Atari 2600)
19. Wii Sports (Wii)
20. Super Mario Brothers (NES)
21. Vanguard (Atari 2600)
22. Defender (Atari 2600)
23. Duck Hunt (NES)
24. Soul Calibur (Dreamcast)
25. Space Jockey (Atari 2600)
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