Whether or not you play video games, they are now an integral part of our culture. For some, it's hard to imagine a world without video games: the chup-chup-boop of an arcade legend like Space Invaders or the "Finish Him!" in Mortal Kombat, it can be as evocative as a song by Michael Jackson or the Beatles.
Representing generations of gamers, TIME's tech team put more than 150 contestants through a multi-step scoring process to compile a sample of the best game ideas spanning nearly four decades. Here are our picks for the 5 best video games of all time.
1. Modern Warfare 2:
Modern Warfare 2 'continues the exciting and fast-paced action as players face a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse. An all-new game mode that supports 2-player online cooperative play, unique to the single-player story campaign. Special Ops sees players engage in a series of objective and time-trial missions. Rank up as players unlock new Special Ops missions, all of which are more difficult. Missions include highlights from the single player campaign, fan favorites from "Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare" and all new and exclusive missions. Setting a new standard for online multiplayer, "Modern Warfare 2" multiplayer offers new features, customization, states and game modes, including: Create an Evolved Class. Secondary weapons: machine guns, rifles, pistols, launchers. Riot shields. Equipment: throwing knives, explosive shield, tactical insertion. Benefit improvements. Bling (double accessories). Customizable killstreaks: AC130, Sentinel, Predator Missile, Counter-UAV, Attention Pack. Acknowledgments (post-match reports) ".
2. Borderlands 2:
Borderlands 2 has elevated the excellent game to legendary. The original Borderlands grabbed the attention of gamers, seemingly out of nowhere, and its sequel took everything that made the great original and expanded it. From its perfect continuation of the Borderlands chest hunting tradition to its unmatched writing, Borderlands 2 remains the culmination of the Borderlands franchise. Borderlands 3 is packed with improvements over its predecessor The Pre-Sequel, but Borderlands 2 still can't be beat for its incredible levels, great DLC, and the series' best villain, Handsome Jack.
3. Dark Souls III
The extremely difficult, dark and difficult world of Dark Souls III is so influential that it has spawned a whole new vocabulary to describe the game. While the early Dark Souls is obviously the most revolutionary, Dark Souls III has such talent and skill. such sophistication, which makes it the best experience in the series. Since Dark Souls, From Software has constantly created other titles that could have taken that place, such as Bloodborne and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (and we couldn't be more excited about their upcoming collaboration with George RR Martin, Elden Ring) . But this particular title has some of the most innovative fights in games and easily earns its place. —Cam Sherrill
4. Solitaire
Beetles Solitaire is a free, addicting and challenging classic card game for all true card game lovers. Like Spider Solitaire, Free Solitaire, Klondike Solitaire, Pyramid Solitaire, THIS solitaire card game is absolutely more fun! New classic solitaire experience with original solitaire games!
5. GRID Autosport
GRID Autosport was launched in 2019 and has quickly grown into one of the best racing games for Android. The Riptide GP and Asphalt franchises are also pretty good, but GRID Autosport hits almost every tick. It's a premium game with no in-app purchases or ads. The game also features great graphics, excellent controls, hardware controller support, tons of content to play, tons of cars to unlock, and a variety of racing styles. The game is a bit pricey and lacks a few things that racing fans tend to like, but otherwise it's one of the best racing experiences on the Play Store. Our only real complaint is the lack of updates.
