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Metal Gear Solid
- Need I say more? The World's Best Game truly is, from the cinematic opening credits to the intense finale. You've heard it all before, but it's still true -- innovative gameplay, great storyline, and bad guys who read your memory cards. The replay value may be a bit limited, and the music needs more variety, but, really, who cares? If you have a PlayStation and a pulse, get this game. Period.
Final Fantasy Tactics
- Yes, it's a blatant rip-off of Tactics Ogre, but FF Tactics has one key element that Tactics Ogre lacks: fun. It's one of those rare games that manages to provide deep and challenging gameplay while still keeping the game entertaining to play (uh, except on the Riovanes Castle roof). Top that off with the hilarious translation that will guarantee you "get a good feeling" and you get a game that's "a gift from God". This's the way!
Brave Fencer Musashi
- Don't let the cartoony graphics fool you; BFM is packed with depth. Constant variety, creative play mechanics, and lots of secrets add up to one of the most addicting games I've ever played -- there's just so many parts that you make you stand up and say "Damn, that was awesome". Lame boss fights and a mild lack of length are the game's only real flaws, but the soundtrack more than makes up for them.