Talk about 2000s in terms of video games we’re talking about the big franchises of the moment, like the first RGT which broke records or the great exclusives from Sony, not to mention Nintendo, which was stronger than ever. Although many titles are great cathedral games, only a few can be “the best.”
Nintendo and Rockstar share the cake
Our way of celebrating the 2000s is therefore to carry out research in collaboration with researchers from around the world. Metacriticas usual, what are the best video games released between 2000 and 2009. That said, let’s get started:
5. Grand Theft Auto III
Rockstar owes a lot to GTA III. This is the game responsible for transforming the saga as we knew it back then into what it is today. It went from this orthopedic top-down view to open worlds and the craziest missions you’ve ever seen. Taking all of this into account, it’s no surprise that it has a 97 rating on Metacritic.
4. Metroid Prime
Even if the saga Metroid It has been in the Nintendo pantheon for decades, it was not until 2003 that it acquired legendary status. This classic Metroidvania formula has never been better than in this game. Samus Aran’s Best Adventure couldn’t settle for less than 97 on Metacritic.
3. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3
If there was a most popular sport in the early 2000s, it was undoubtedly skateboarding, and the figure who best embodied it was that of professional skateboarder Tony Hawk. We could say that we are facing the best sports game ever created according to critics. If you like doing stunts on the craziest tracks, then give it a try because it has a 97 on Metacritic.
2. Super Mario Galaxy
Our favorite Italian plumber has some real masterpieces under his belt, so the fact that Super Mario Galaxy To be considered the best of them all is truly impressive. Unique worlds, charismatic characters, and fresh gameplay are just some of the elements that earned it a 97 rating on Metacritic.
1. Grand Theft Auto IV
If GTA III invented the modern formula of the franchise, it is undoubtedly the fourth opus which perfected it. We don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that this game has the best story in the entire franchise, and that’s saying something. Graphically, it still holds up today, more than 15 years after its release. It has a 98 on Metacritic.
And you? What is your favorite game from the 2000s?
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