Redditors Name Their All-Time Favorite Video Game, Write Ode About Their Top Pick

What's that video game that gave you genuine joy and satisfaction?

Jesse

• Published in Gaming
• May 11, 2022

Video games have always been an integral part of our lives. Whether we've needed them to help us relax, show dominance over friends during competitions, help start a conversation, or just play for fun, we've found the love of video games to be almost universal among people of this generation.

What better way to detach from the world and explore a different universe where our imaginations come alive?

In the gaming world, we're the heroes that everyone looks up to. We can fly, have magical powers, lead armies; heck, we can be anything and everything we've ever dreamed of.

The reward-based system of video games is the fuel that spurs us to carry on. It helps build our problem-solving skills and that never-say-die attitude.

From modern multi-player action games to classics, developers have given us fun memories that are sure to last a lifetime. But out of the bunch, everyone has that one video game that has a special place in their heart.

In a post that has since gone viral, Reddit user 'Drokos' asked other Redditors to name their all-time favorite video game. With over 34k comments, there was definitely no shortage of opinions.

Let's take a look at some honorable mentions:

Reddit user 'Drokos' asked other users to name their all-time favorite video game

Some Redditors used the opportunity to reminisce and even gave detailed explanations on why their top pick is extra special. We compiled the best responses for your viewing pleasure:

1. Guitar Hero

2. Star Wars battlefront 2

3. Command and Conquer: Red Alert

4. Counter-Strike 1.6

5. Baldur's Gate

6. Ratchet and clank

7. Mario Kart Wii

8. Roller coaster tycoon

A lot of people found themselves reliving childhood memories when they saw this Reddit thread. The games that were mentioned span multiple decades and genres, but they all have one thing in common: they're beloved by the people who played them.

You can even see a bit of nostalgia in the way some users write about their favorite video games. The likes of Counter-Strike 1.6, Baldurs Gate, among others, were all praised for their ability to transport players to another world and make them feel like they're part of an adventure.

While there are plenty of popular games that didn't make the list, it's clear that for many people, these are the games that will always hold a special place in their hearts.

Keep scrolling; we aren't done yet...

9. Chrono Trigger

10. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

11. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

12. Kerbal Space Program

13. Portal 2

14. Subnautica

15. Little Big Planet.

16. Stardew Valley

17. Outer Wilds

18. Bioshock

19. Fallout: New Vegas

20. RuneScape

21. Half-Life 2

After going through all of the different responses, it seems that there is no one clear answer to this question. Instead, it’s a mix of old and new games, console and PC games, multiplayer and single-player games.

The one thing that they all have in common? They are all incredibly fun and engaging experiences that have kept people coming back for years on end.

What is your favorite video game of all time? Let us know in the comments below.

Jesse