When i was young i didn't thought that games could be that
important, in fact, i thought that videogames were a load of nonsense
and didn't make any learning from that. Now i think i was such a loser.
Games are one of the many ways to learn, and is the best way to learn,
because its interactive and fun at the same time. It was proved that
videogames can improve memory, upgrade your IQ and let people more
spontaneous on responding to particular stimulations, like real ones,
not just virtually.
Nowadays, they are a big part of my life, changed my whole point of
view, and now, i consider them the real expression of art and drama.
Then i realize that there are people like i was those days, and i
needed to show them my opinion about gaming and my top 10 games.
If you are a beginner at games, or not, let me introduce to you my favourite masterpieces of gaming,
Number 10- Rayman: Origins
This is a game full of colors and very juvenil, but its amazing.
Consists in a sequence of levels that requires the caracther to jump
obstacles, punch some weird inoffensive creatures in other to rescue
litlle pink orbs, in order to progress and unlock new caracthers and
abilities. Its a true piece of art to see all those impressive colors in
one game. My eyes almost cried of joy.
Number 9- Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm series
This is a game to the fans of the anime/manga Naruto. But anyone can
play it and probably will fall in love by the story. A child called
naruto has become the "nest" of a powerful creature with imense
"chakra"( the energy that lets ninja become ninja). He has a friend
called Sasuke and his love Sakura that loves Sasuke. In the end they are
all friends but not for long. The game narrates very well this story
and lets you encarnate the powerful tecniques of the ninjas.
Number 8- Infamous
Due to a very strange explosion, a person called Cole was able to
survive it, and for a bonus, got the power of electricity. Without
remembering anything he will try to understand who is he and improve is
powers. There are 2 paths in this game. By doing good actions you
become a Hero. By doing bad action you become Infamous. The story is
very well made, and the gameplay and the sandbox world is fantastic.
Number 7- The Godfather
Based in the movie "The Godfather", you are a rookie who is growing
his reputation in the family Corleone and the other mafia families. In
order to become the Don of New York, the caracther needs to erase the
other families and improve the family business.
Number 6- Assassins Creed series
Starting with Altair and continuing with Ezio Auditore da Firenze and
Connor, this game reveals a conspiracy through the ages. These
Assassins confront their biggest enemies, the Templars, in order to
protect the weapons of the gods, called the Apple of Eden. These series
start in Constantinople(Turkey), then Italy and finally USA. The series
is going to have a fourth game, where pirates are becoming the
principle variable in the game.
Number 5- Red Dead Redemption
A western game, where cowboys rule the lands. The caracther called
John Marston, a former outlaw is forced to eliminate is ex-friends of
the previous gang, in order to save his family. An epic game that lets
you shoot several criminal, hunt animals and play poker when you're in
town.
Number 4- The Elder's Scroll: Skyrim
A fictional game that brings magic and strength to the limit. In this
Skyrim's world, you are a dragonborn, a rare human capable of
talking/killing dragons and capture their powers, like firebreathing. The
map is enourmous, and the missions don't end. A must have game.
Number 3- Bioshock series
The series start in a place called Rapture, a underwater sustenable
city, that becomes haunted by scary creatures. The caracther has the
possibility to intereract with a substance called ADAM that enhances
powers, like controlling gravity and fire. There are 2 principle
secundary caracthers. The Big Daddy and the Little Sister. Little Sister
collects ADAM from surviving creatures and Big Daddy protects her. The
caracther can choose to save little sister or kill her to get more
ADAM and improve. This will affect the ending of the game.
Number 2- GTA series
Grand Theft Auto is a game that let's you do anything. Steal a car,
killing contracts to get money, buy apartments, anything really. The top
game until now is called "San Andreas" and is playable in PS2. Its
going to be released GTA 5 that promises to return the player to San
Andreas, but with lots of upgrades. A must have.
Number 1- Heavy Rain / Sly Cooper series
The number 1 game are 2 games because its very difficult to choose which is the best.
Heavy Rain its a drama game that lets you choose actions of the
caracther. The story is about an "Origami Killer", that kills little
boys in the rainy days, and leaves an origami. You can control 4 players
in the game, and discover who is the killer. A fantastic thriller. A
must have game.
Sly Coopper is a game that shows a ancient family of thieves and the
powerful book of abilities called "The Thieves Racoonus". The main
caracther called Sly(ninja racoon) is a orfan, and met his best friends
called Murray(strong hippopotamus) and Bentley(turtle genius). The
purpose of the first game is to find out where is the Thievius Racoonus
and get revenged for the assassination Sly's parents. These serie is
already in the forth game, and promises to have a fifth. Has incredible
gameplay and a amazing story. A must have game.
Of course there are other amazing games, but in my opinion, these are
the best games i ever played, and i assure you that if you don't tried
these, you must give it a shot.
I hope that your passion for games grows like mine.
Thanks for the attention
by Rafael Cardoso
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