Top 10 Video Games

Hey everyone! First off, I would like to again remind you that these are just my own opinions based on games I've played in my lifetime. This is my top 10 favorite video games/video game series, and why. Please feel free to comment opinions!

Number 10

The Sims (series)

Let's face it. Who doesn't love to be "God" to this world and control what people do and look like. The Sims has always been in my life since my first computer (which was probably like 13 years ago or so.) My favorite part of the game was always making the people and building/decorating the houses however I wanted. It was always a good way to show a creative side. Only downfall, in the original Sims game, you never had a whole lot of choices to choose from. Since The Sims 2, the options and availability of items and customization have increased a lot. I still haven't played much of The Sims 3, but no matter what, The Sims games will always have a place in my love for games.

Number 9

Animal Crossing

Soooo I might have a thing for customization in video games. I'm an artsy type of person, I can't help it! I spent hours playing the Gamecube version of Animal Crossing. I remember putting the time ahead and backwards constantly on my Gamecube just so I could get further into the game because I would get to excited to wait for the next day. This real time based game has so many fans it amazes me that there isn't an actual online computer game for it yet. Sure it's similar to The Sims in some sense, but being able to have your own little house and customize it to your desire isn't even the only thing. In the Animal Crossing world, you can interact with cute animal characters, and even become good friends with them...and the there's Nook. Tom Nook, is by far one of the most annoying characters in the game, and I'm sure most of you can agree with me on that. I haven't gotten the newest Animal Crossing for 3DS yet, but you better believe as soon as I get some money saved up, I'll be back in my own little Animal Crossing world again. Fishing, and catching bugs....and talking to raccoon's..

Number 8

Soul Calibur

Soul Calibur and I go way back. I once had a video game club when I was younger. The neighborhood kids and I would have meetings in a little "clubhouse" and would play video games, and the cub was based of, well you guessed it, Soul Calubur. The club was named Club Calibur, and we would also choose a character to be and beat each other with bats as if they were swords... yes very exciting, I was a strange kid I suppose lol. But back to the subject, Xianghua was always my favorite character from the beginning of Soul Calibur to the latest. She always reminded me of myself with her personality. I have a special place in my heart for fighting games, even though I pretty much suck at most of them, but Soul Calibur always stood out the most to me. All the characters different backgrounds and relations to one another keep the story interesting. Nightmare, such a video game BADASS for sure. If you have never tried a Soul Calibur game, I highly encourage you to try it at least once because it is definitely a classic.

Number 7

The Legend of Zelda (series)

I love the Legend of Zelda games, Ocarina of Time being my favorite one. (Like that wasn't expected though -.-) The stories and timelines behind the series are incredible and very planned out. The adventures are unforgettable to players and the characters are always interesting. I also love the many different creepy aspects of the game ranging from the re-deads, the happy mask salesman, the hand coming from the toilet, a talking boat, the sewers in twilight princess (hey, their dark and creepy to me!), and so many more! I also enjoy the different races such as Gorons, Dekus and the Zoras. They are rather original in my opinion. This game isn't an average "save the princess constantly" type of game either. I love Princess Zelda and her alter egos. It shows she actually has the means of saving herself (unlike other princesses *ahem PEACH!*) So a guy in tights, a bad ass princess, amazing places, and a cast full of unforgettable characters? Sign me up! 

Number 6

Sonic the Hedgehog (Series)

I love the speed of Sonic games! I love how quick paced the classic Sonic games are, and I really enjoyed them being combined in Sonic Generations. Such an awesome game, It's the best Sonic game I've played in a long time. After Sonic Heroes, I feel like the Sonic series went downhill a bit. I mean come on, sonic was a werewolf/hedgehog thing in one of them. Seriously!? Sonic Adventure 2 Battle is by far my favorite sonic game ever and I know it like the back of my hand. Not to mention, I kinda kick everyone's ass I go up against in the multi-player mode of it so that adds to it. (haha) The levels on sonic games are always fun and challenging all in one! The Chao garden was introduced in Sonic Adventure. This also became a favorite part of mine in the Sonic games, which is also a big part of Adventure 2 becoming my favorite. There's also Amy and Big the cat, their just too adorable I love them soo much! Team Rose. 

Number 5

Super Smash Bros. (series)

Kirby is my main. I have loved every Smash Bros. game that has ever come out, and I am so excited for the newest one to come out! I know I said Soul Calibur is my favorite fighting game, but this is on a whole other level than the kind of fighting game Soul Calibur is. Everyone's favorite Nintendo characters come together once every console to fight for... well no reason! There really weren't any stories going on with Smash Bros until Brawl. I really liked the adventure mode put into Brawl, and I think it added a whole lot to the game. It gives me hope for the potential of an even bigger and better adventure mode in the ones to come out for Wii U and 3DS. I haven't got a Wii U yet, but I will be getting one when this game comes out. That was my first incentive to buy a Wii when they came out. I need my smash!

Number 4

Kingdom Hearts (series)

NO! I am totally against the handheld versions of Kingdom Hearts, they kill me. I can't stand that you have to play both handheld and console for the whole story of Kingdom Hearts. However, Kingdom Hearts 1 and 2 are some of the most amazing games I've ever played. I am a HUGE fan of Disney and I love Final Fantasy games (even though they didn't make this list, It was a close call). What better way to have two things you love in one! It's like a PB&J Sandwich! I don't know how to describe my feelings for this game. That feeling you get every time you hear Utada's Sanctuary or Simple and Clean. If my life had to be turned into a video game, I would have a really tough time in choosing either this or Pokemon. The graphics and cut scenes are beautiful in this game, as well as the music. Disney has outdone themselves by being involved in this game. It has an amazing and mysterious story line that makes you wanna keep playing, even after the game has ended. Not to mention, there are moogles!

Number 3

World of Warcraft

It's a never ending video game, need I explain more? The amount of things you can do and explore in this game I swear are infinite. Of course the biggest MMORPG would make my list! It almost made top 2 but I'm leaving those for some that are a little more special to me. Wow is awesome, not a whole lot to complain about (besides select idiots in trade chat and the simple fact that you have to pay to play even though you already spend at least $10-$40 on the actual game and expansions.) You get social interaction,customization, exploring and questing, leveling, and now even a pet battling system, similar to the ones in the Pokemon games. The amount of work that had to/still has to be put into the game will never cease to astound me. It's almost like an escape for some gamers to get away from the real world. Also, there is RPing, (please do not mistake this with ERP, that's just horrible!) and with the right group of people, you can make your World of Warcraft come to life in a way. It gives you a fun way to be someone your not. If your scared in real life, on the game you can become a strong, brave warrior or a magical, intelligent mage. The choice is all yours, and that's why I love this game so much.

Number 2

Pokemon (series)

Ever since Red and Blue version, I have been a pokemon fan. Pokemon was a HUGE part of my childhood, at one point my room was covered in pokemon things, posters, stuffed animals, cards, toys, games,etc. I think I may have had a slight obsession at one point of my childhood, but that was then! I have always played the pokemon games, the handheld ones and the console ones, but around the time of ruby and sapphire came out my love of pokemon started to fade. Probably a year later I started to play Sapphire, and there I got hooked on the games again. I never did get back into it as much as I did back in the day, well until recently. Pokemon X and Y was a big step in the Pokemon games, I have been playing it constantly, and it has become the number one game played on my 3DS. I'm so excited that the Pokemon are finally not sprites, but are in 3D instead. It really gives me high hopes for the fute of Pokemon Games, they only get better and better. The Pokemon games explain themselves for why people love them so much. Ages ranging from 6 years old and up! Keep up the good work Pokemon!

Number 1!

Believe it or not..

Harvest Moon (series)

Make fun of me, but the Harvest Moon games do NOT get the benefit of the doubt ever. I fell in love with the Harvest Moon games when I first played Harvest Moon 64. Like most people probably thought before playing the game, I thought it looked pretty lame and I had a gut feeling that I would hate it. My dad convinced me to rent it one time just to see what it was all about, so I did. I loved it! Taking care of animals and raising crops, being able to make someone fall in love with you and marry them, having children, making friends with people in town, it was all there. In the newer games, there's even more customization and even town design. This game is one I will always cherish and love, and hope to keep seeing in the future. I only wish the game would get more fans so the games can continue to stay on the market and keep them improving over time. It really makes me sad how many people miss out on how fun this game really is. Those of you that enjoy playing farmville, you should try this game out, it's kinda like farmville, only a million times better, trust me. It might start to get boring in parts because you may have to wait for things to happen, but it's worth the wait and when things happen in the game it leads to more things happening. I also love how in the newer games you have the ability to choose being a girl.

Hope you guys enjoyed my top 10 video game picks, because believe me, this was touch to pick. Just because certain games didn't make this list, doesn't mean I don't love them all the same!