50 best video games of all time

There are many ways to gather a list of the best video games ever. You can search for classics, such as "Super Mario Bros", games with medium or highest sales, or create your own favorite list.

Today's article is based on Metacritic.com 's overall rating of games, then ranking based on the average of each game. The following is a list of the 50 highest rated games of all time, based on the average score Metacritic offers.

50. God of War

1. Critics' score: 94/100
2. User score: 9.1 / 10
3. Platform: PlayStation 4

Game content : Kratos currently lives as a man in the land of monsters and Nordic gods. It is in this harsh world that Kratos must fight to survive and teach his son to do the same. God of War has a context in the forests, mountains and kingdoms of the Norse people, with characteristic mascots, monsters and gods.

49. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

1. Reviewer's score: 94/100
2. User's score: 6.4 / 10
3. Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, OS X

Game content : Modern Warfare 2 is an attractive and extremely dramatic action game. Players face new threats that are bringing the world to the brink of destruction. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 owns a completely new game mode, supporting 2 unique players, along with special options, bringing players into a group of time-based missions. and different goals. Tasks with increasing difficulty. Besides, Modern Warfare 2 also has an online multiplayer mode, offering new features, high customization capabilities and attractive arsenal.

48. Final Fantasy IX

1. Reviewer's score: 94/100
2. User's score: 8.9 / 10
3. Platform: PlayStation, iOS, Android, PC, PlayStation 4

Game content : Final Fantasy IX 'returns to the pure fantasy' source, the inspiration that created this series of games. The latest part in this series has very detailed characters, vehicles and environments. The addition of completely new features such as the Active Time Event system helps reinforce the plot, with the return of mini-games that help Final Fantasy IX, not only bring a memorable gaming experience but also a step Notable progress in this game series.

47. BioShock Infinite

1. Reviewer's score: 94/100
2. User's score: 8.5 / 10
3. Platform: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Game content : Columbia, the city 'on the cloud', symbolizes America's flourishing, has disappeared. The player takes on the role of former Pinkerton Booker DeWitt, sent to the city to rescue Elizabeth, a young woman imprisoned here from an early age. DeWitt must learn to fight enemies in high-speed Sky-Line battles, engage in combat both in the home and between clouds, with dozens of new weapons and abilities.

46. ​​World of Goo

1. Reviewer's score: 94/100
2. User's score: 8.8 / 10
3. Platform: Wii, PC, OS X, Linux, iOS, Android, BlackBerry OS, Nintendo Switch

Game content : World of Goo is a puzzle game. Millions of Goo Ball live in the beautiful World of Goo. Your task is to lead them to the factory for consumption.

45. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

1. Critics' score: 95/100
2. User's score: 7.4 / 10
3. Platform: PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One

Game content : Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is the last part of the series about the main character of the series, Big Boss (aka Snake). Metal Gear Solid V is also the first time creative director Hideo Kojima combines open world play with a breakthrough Metal Gear franchise business.

44. Portal 2

1. Critics' score: 95/100
2. User's score: 8.4 / 10
3. Platform: PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Game content : Portal 2 won the title of game of 2007. Portal 2 promises to create a new step in the next generation game, by expanding the reward system, creative gameplay and sound effects. Great bar, besides it is the multiplayer co-op game mode.

43. Madden NFL 2003

1. Critics' score: 95/100
2. User score: 7.5 / 10
3. Platform: Game Boy Advance, PC, GameCube, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Xbox

Game content : Select this game, you can go to an online community, where you meet, chat and play live with other players. Players must catch John Madden's bus and go to all NFL cities to complete the mission.

42. The Last Of Us

1. Critics' score: 95/100
2. User score: 9.2 / 10
3. Platform: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4

Game content : 20 years after a pandemic completely changed civilization, infected people ran everywhere to destroy anyone who survived. Joel was tasked with escorting a 14-year-old girl named Ellie out of the military isolation area. The escape quickly turned into a brutal journey that took place throughout the country.

41. The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

1. Critics' score: 95/100
2. User score: 9.2 / 10
3. Platform: Nintendo 64, Nintendo 3DS

Game content : The dark power of a monument called Majora's Mask is destroying the citizens of Termina, but the most pressing issue to face is the moon about to crash into the world. Link, the main character only has 72 hours to find a way to stop this.

40. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

1. Critics' score: 95/100
2. User's score: 9/10
3. Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy Advance, virtual consoles (various platforms).

Game content : In Link to the Past, Link characters must move back and forth between the light world and the dark world, conquer ferocious monsters and discover Hyrule's most important secret along the way. .

39. Halo 2

1. Critics' score: 95/100
2. User score: 8.2 / 10
3. Platform: Xbox, Xbox One

Game content : Aliens are at risk of destroying all humans, and Master Chief is the only one who can stop this. Master Chief comes back in Halo 2, with new vehicles and weapons. In this game, you can interact with the environment, use two weapons at the same time, board the opponent's car and even switch sides to play the role of Covenant Elite. Halo 2 also supports multiplayer via Xbox Live.

38. Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec

1. Critics' score: 95/100
2. User's score: 8.5 / 10
3. Platform: PlayStation 2

Game content : Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec adds 2 new laps (Tokyo Central and Monte Carlo Grand Prix), a series of impressive cars (from Viper to Cooper Mini) and sound effects with lots of music, from Lenny Kravitz to Jimi Hendrix.

37. Red Dead Redemption

1. Critics' score: 95/100
2. User's score: 8.9 / 10
3. Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3

Game content : Developed by Rockstar San Diego, a sequel to the 2004 cult game Red Dead Revolver, Red Dead Redemption takes place in the 20th century, when chaotic lands began to be administered by the government. and the industrial age began to grow. Red Dead Redemption takes players on an exciting adventure along the US border. Players experience the 'heat' of gunfights and fights, against the rigors of one of the last remaining wild areas of the world.

36. The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition

1. Critics' score: 95/100
2. User score: 9.0 / 10
3. Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System, virtual console (various platforms).

Main content : You get all 4 classic Zelda games when you buy Zelda GameCube: The Legend of Zelda, Zelda II - The Adventure of Link, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask .

35. LittleBigPlanet

1. Critics' score: 95/100
2. User's score: 6.8 / 10
3. Platform: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4

Game content : In LittleBigPlanet, players meet on a green and blue planet scattered with many individual storylines. The characters use many great abilities to play, create and share what they build with other gamers around the world through the PlayStation Network.

34. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

1. Critics' score: 95/100
2. User score: 8.7 / 10
3. Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, PC, Mac, iOS, Android, Fire OS

Game content : Just back on Liberty City street after a long time, Tommy Vercetti was sent to Vice City by his former boss, Sonny. People are very worried about Tommy coming back from Liberty City, so a trip south seems like a good idea. Tommy's return journey was extremely difficult. Players can choose to move by various means in the game.

33. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

1. Critics' score: 95/100
2. User's score: 9/10
3. Platform: PlayStation 2, PC, Xbox, Xbox 360, Mac, PlayStation 3, iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Fire OS

Game content : The game is set in the early 90s. 5 years ago, Carl Johnson escaped from a life of pressure in Los Santos, San Andreas - a city full of gangs, drug dealers and corruption. After that, Carl had to go home. His mother was murdered, her family was broken and her childhood friends were about to face a disaster. The corrupt police officers forced Carl to kill. Carl Johnson is forced to travel through the entire state of San Andreas, to save his family.

32. Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn

1. Critics' score: 95/100
2. User score: 9.2 / 10
3. Platform: PC, Mac, Linux

Game content : This is the sequel to the cult series 'Baldur's Gate'. This role-playing game is set along the southern part of the Sword Coast, a land of forgotten kingdom named Amn. Baldur's Gate II has 300 types of magic and more than 130 monsters, much larger than the previous version.

31. Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty

1. Review score: 96/100
2. User's score: 8.8 / 10
3. Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Vita

Game content : Since the incident on Shadow Moses, Metal Gear's top secret technology has leaked into the black market, due to the intrigue of a man named Revolver Ocelot. As a result, countless variants of Metal Gears have appeared anywhere in the world, making this weapon an increasingly popular component of the nuclear armed forces. In this context, Solid Snake, a member of the Metal Gear anti-Philanthropy group, discovered a new Metal Gear prototype developed by the US Marine Corps and being transported secretly to a location. Unknown point. In order to learn more about this new machine, Snake had to infiltrate the transport vehicle, disguised as an oil tanker, as it went down the Hudson River. As Snake prepares to begin his mission, the ship is captured by a mysterious armed group, trying to steal the new Metal Gear for nefarious purposes.

30. Gran Turismo

1. Reviewer's score: 96/100
2. User's score: 8.6 / 10
3. Platform: PlayStation

Game content : This is the most advanced racing game ever! You can join exciting high speed races in 11 beautiful environments.

29. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

1. Reviewer's score: 96/100
2. User's score: 9/10
3. Platform: GameCube, Wii U

Game content : In the 9th part of this Legend of Zelda series, Link debuted on the GameCube with an interesting new look. Link boating freely to join the most exciting and amazing adventures. Link faces unbelievable monsters, explores creepy dungeons and meets unforgettable characters, on the way to find the kidnapped sister, Aryll.

28. Half-life

1. Critics' score: 96/100
2. User's score: 9/10
3. Platform: PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 2

Main content : Half-Life combines Stephen King's great storytelling with advanced technology to create a scary world where players need to think smart to survive. Half-Life has won over 50 game awards of the year and has been dubbed the best PC game ever.

27. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

1. Critics' score: 96/100
2. User's score: 8.5 / 10
3. Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch

Game content : This is the next chapter in the Elder Scrolls series of Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim recreates the fantasy epic story in the complete virtual world, giving users the freedom to explore in any way. The fascinating storytelling and exciting adventures in The Elder Scrolls are more realistic than ever, with rugged mountains, bustling cities, lush fields and ancient dungeons. The new character system allows you to play in any way you want.

26. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

1. Reviewer's score: 96/100
2. User score: 9.1 / 10
3. Platform: GameCube, Wii

Game content : "In the next chapter of the Legend of Zelda series, Link can turn into a wolf to scour the dark Hyrule. With the help of Midna, a mysterious creature, you must guide the Link through a series of stinking creatures, using new horse fighting skills and systems, players will have the opportunity to 'sharpen' their intelligence while hunting for weapons and items. .

25. Mass Effect 2

1. Reviewer's score: 96/100
2. User's score: 8.9 / 10
3. Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC

Game content : Mass Effect is a sci-fi adventure, set in a vast universe filled with dangerous alien creatures and mysterious unexplored planets. In this second chapter, Saren's evil army of Geth has just been defeated, and people are still struggling to assert their position in the galaxy, as well as preparing to face a greater risk. .

24. Tekken 3

1. Reviewer's score: 96/100
2. User score: 9.1 / 10
3. Platform: PlayStation, Arcade

Game content : An ancient evil force has been 'awakened', secretly attacking and stealing the souls of powerful warriors. All characters in the game fight for their own lives and the fate of all humanity.

23. Batman: Arkham City

1. Reviewer's score: 96/100
2. User score: 8.7 / 10
3. Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, Mac, Wii U, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Game content : Developed by Rocksteady Studios, Batman: Arkham City is built on the foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum. The main context is the city of Arkham, the convergence of all thugs, gangsters and criminals. This sequel is expected because it introduces a whole new story, bringing together a new set of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe, as well as a variety of gaming features. new to bring a great experience.

22. The Orange Box

1. Reviewer's score: 96/100
2. User score: 9.2 / 10
3. Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, Linux, Mac

Game content : Earth is invaded by aliens, resources and population are increasingly exhausted. Scientist Gordon Freeman is forced to take on the task of saving the world, due to mistakes made in Black Mesa.

21. Resident Evil 4

1. Reviewer's score: 96/100
2. User's score: 9.4 / 10
3. Platform: GameCube, PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, Wii, Zeebo, iOS, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Android, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Game content : In Resident Evil 4, players get acquainted with Leon S. Kennedy, the ideal police officer of Raccoon City Police Department from Resident Evil 2. It has been 6 years since the city of Raccoon was destroyed and At that time, the US government was able to destroy the unrighteous Umbrella Corporation. By 2004, the player played Leon, now an American agent with top secret missions. He is tasked with investigating the kidnapping of the President's daughter and tracking the clues to a mysterious location in Europe. Leon must find out who is behind everything.

20. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

1. Reviewer's score: 96/100
2. User's score: 8.8 / 10
3. Platform: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4

Game content : Hunters Nathan Drake returns in Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, an action / shooting adventure game created by the award-winning Naughty Dog developer. Because of a mysterious artifact, Drake comes to explore the legendary Shambhala valley in the Himalayas, and is caught up in a dangerous 'cat chasing' game against the fleeing war criminals.

19. GoldenEye 007

1. Reviewer's score: 96/100
2. User score: 9.1 / 10
3. Platform: Nintendo 64

Game content : You play James Bond and are assigned secret activities to connect with GoldenEye weapon satellites. M will inform you about missions and goals from London. Q Branch will support abundant weapons resources. Moneypenny offers the best wishes. The mission begins in a research facility on chemical warfare that is strictly protected at Byelomorye dam at USSR. Look and shoot in any direction because you have the ability to navigate in 12 interactive 3D environments. Use stealth and force features when you see fit.

18. BioShock

1. Reviewer's score: 96/100
2. User's score: 8.9 / 10
3. Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, Mac, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, iOS

Game content : BioShock creates a vivid, unique and unpredictable FPS experience. After the plane crashed into the icy waters, you discovered the rusted bathroom and fell to the Rapture, a city hidden under the sea. The city is flooded with corpses and ambushed ambushers everywhere. Take control of the world by hacking mechanical devices, commanding security turrets and making important unique items that determine your own survival. Experience the next generation graphics that vividly illustrate an abandoned art city, highlighted by the most realistic and detailed water effect ever developed in a video game.

17. Half-Life 2

1. Reviewer's score: 96/100
2. User score: 9.2 / 10
3. Platform: PC, Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Mac, Linux, Android

Game content : Half-Life 2 opens up a world where players' presence affects everything around them, from physical environment to behavior - even emotion - by both friends and guys. enemies. The player once again plays the scientist Gordon Freeman, as a world rescuer.

16. NFL 2K1

1. Critics' score: 97/100
2. User's score: 6.3 / 10
3. Platform: Dreamcast

Game content : The NFL 2K1 is a more sophisticated and deep version of the original game.

15. Halo: Combat Evolved

1. Critics' score: 97/100
2. User's score: 8.6 / 10
3. Platform: Xbox, PC, Mac, Xbox 360, Xbox One

Game content : Enter the mysterious world of Halo, a planet outside the universe with a ring image. As a Master Warrior, you must discover the secrets of Halo and fight off the attack contract. In missions, you will fight while walking, on vehicles, inside and outside with weapons of both aliens and humans. Halo also allows you to battle 3 other players through intense battles or cooperate with a friend through single player missions.

14. Super Mario Odyssey

1. Critics' score: 97/100
2. User's score: 9/10
3. Platform: Switch

Game content : Mario begins a new journey, runs and jumps over the giant 3D worlds in the game in the first sandbox style, since Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine were born. Move with hot air balloons over vast areas of land and perform completely new actions, such as Mario's throwing hats.

13. Grand Theft Auto III

1. Critics' score: 97/100
2. User's score: 8.5 / 10
3. Platform: PlayStation 2, PC, Xbox, Mac, Android, iOS, Fire OS

Game content : Players live in the context of their own gangster movie and drop into a 3D city, with 50 vehicles, from sports cars to ice cream trucks, boats and buses , many genres of music, including opera, drums and bass, pop, disco, along with a large amount of weapons available on the street.

12. Metroid Prime

1. Critics' score: 97/100
2. User's score: 9.3 / 10
3. Platform: GameCube, Wii

Game content : Samus returns in a new mission: Clarifying the mystery behind the scattered ruins on Tallon IV. In Metroid Prime, you'll play this bounty hunter and see the world through your own veil, displaying information from the current energy level to ammunition. Armed with Power Beam and Gravity Suit, you must solve the puzzles and eliminate the enemy. You are free to explore the world and restore more power and weapons, then gradually open up more gaming areas.

11. Perfect Dark

1. Critics' score: 97/100
2. User's score: 9/10
3. Platform: Nintendo 64, Xbox 360, Xbox One

Game content : As the most promising new agent of the Carrington training institute, Joanna Dark must discover the truth behind dataDyne's recent technological breakthroughs, which can have serious consequences for mankind. .

10. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3

1. Critics' score: 97/100
2. User's score: 7.4 / 10
3. Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation, Game Boy Color, GameCube, Xbox, Game Boy Advance, PC, Nintendo 64, Mac

Game content : Challenge up to 4 friends in online competitions via LAN or Internet. Put them in both Trick Attack and Graffiti modes.

9. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

1. Critics' score: 97/100
2. User's score: 8.4 / 10
3. Platform: Wii U, Switch

Game content : Forget everything you know about the previous Legend of Zelda games and enter a new adventure adventure world in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. You will pass through the fields, cross the forest and reach the peaks when exploring the ruined kingdom of Hyrule in this outdoor adventure. Discover the wildness of the Hyrule in any way you like.

8. Grand Theft Auto V

1. Reviewer's score: 96/100
2. User score: 7.8 / 10
3. Platform: Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC

Game content : Los Santos, once a thriving metropolis, now struggles to survive in the period of economic instability. In that chaotic context, the three criminals Franklin, Michael and Trevor also have to find ways to get opportunities for themselves.

7. Red Dead Redemption 2

1. Critics' score: 97/100
2. User score: 7.7 / 10
3. Platform: Xbox One, PlayStation 4

Game content : Developed by those who created Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption, Red Dead Redemption 2 is a historical story of life in the heart of the US, providing the foundation for much experience. Completely new online players. The end of the Wild West era has begun. After a robbery occurred in the western town of Blackwater, Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang were forced to flee. The best federal agents and bounty hunters in the country are concentrating, forcing this group to rob, steal and fight to survive. Arthur must make a choice between his own ideals and his loyalty to the gang that raised him.

6. Super Mario Galaxy 2

1. Critics' score: 97/100
2. User score: 9.1 / 10
3. Platform: Wii

Game content : Super Mario Galaxy 2 includes discoveries based on physical phenomena, challenging gravity from the first game version, but with completely new galaxies and features to challenge players. Trong một số giai đoạn, Mario có thể bắt cặp với bạn thân khủng long Yoshi của mình và dùng lưỡi để lấy vật phẩm và bắn chúng vào kẻ thù.

5. Super Mario Galaxy

1. Điểm của nhà phê bình: 97/100
2. Điểm của người dùng: 9/10
3. Nền tảng: Wii

Nội dung game : Người anh hùng của Nintendo đang bước ra ngoài vũ trụ, mở ra một kỷ nguyên mới của video game, thách thức mọi lực lượng trong thiên hà. Thoát khỏi vũ trụ cùng với công chúa Peach, Mario đuổi theo, khám phá các hành tinh kỳ quái trên khắp thiên hà. Mario, Peach cùng kẻ thù mới và cũ cùng tập hợp ở đây. Người chơi phải chạy, nhảy và chiến đấu với kẻ thù khi họ khám phá tất cả các hành tinh trong thiên hà. bằng cách sử dụng đầy đủ tất cả những tính năng của Wii Remote.

4. SoulCalibur

1. Điểm của nhà phê bình: 98/100
2. Điểm của người dùng: 8,6/10
3. Nền tảng: Dreamcast, iOS, Arcade, Xbox 360, Xbox One

Nội dung game : Đây là một câu chuyện về linh hồn và những thanh kiếm, vượt qua cả thế giới thực và lịch sử. Chiến binh sử dụng vũ khí vĩ đại nhất đã trở lại trên Sega Dreamcast. Đồ họa, máy bay chiến đấu tuyệt vời và những combo tuyệt vời sẽ khiến đầu óc bạn quay cuồng!

3. Grand Theft Auto IV

1. Điểm của nhà phê bình: 98/100
2. Điểm của người dùng: 7,5/10
3. Nền tảng: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC

Nội dung game : Giấc mơ Mỹ ngày nay có ý nghĩa gì? Đối với Niko Belic là rời thuyền khỏi châu Âu. Đó là hy vọng để anh ta có thể thoát khỏi quá khứ của mình. Niko Belic cùng người em họ, Roman đi cùng nhau để tìm vận may ở thành phố mới, vùng đất của những cơ hội. Khi họ rơi vào nợ nần và bị kéo vào thế giới tội phạm bởi hàng loạt kẻ lừa đảo, trộm cướp, họ phát hiện ra rằng thực tế rất khác với giấc mơ.

2. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2

1. Điểm của nhà phê bình: 98/100
2. Điểm của người dùng: 7,4/10
3. Nền tảng: PlayStation, PC, Game Boy Color, Dreamcast, Mac, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 64, iOS, Xbox

Nội dung game : Game là sự trở lại của Hawk, với những công nghệ, ưu điểm và thủ thuật mới! Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 bao gồm nhiều chế độ chơi, như chế độ 1 người chơi (Career và Free Skate), cũng như các chế độ 2 người chơi như Trick Attack, Graffiti Tag và Horse. Hãy xây dựng công viên trượt băng tùy chỉnh của riêng bạn với trình chỉnh sửa công viên 3D thời gian thực.

1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

1. Điểm của nhà phê bình: 99/100
2. Điểm của người dùng: 9,2/10
3. Nền tảng: Nintendo 64, Nintendo DS, console ảo (nhiều nền tảng khác nhau)

Nội dung game : Khi còn là một cậu bé, Link bị lừa bởi Ganondorf, 'vua' của bọn trộm ở Gerudo. Con người xấu xa ấy lợi dụng Link để có quyền vào Sacred Realm, nơi hắn đặt bàn tay của mình lên Triforce và biến đổi phong cảnh Hyrulean tuyệt đẹp thành một vùng đất hoang cằn cỗi. Link quyết tâm sửa chữa những sai lầm do mình tạo ra. Với sự giúp đỡ của Rauru, Link du hành xuyên thời gian để thu thập sức mạnh của Seven Sage (Thất hiền).