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Everyone had that moment or boss in a game that just amazes them. Whether it be a massive monster towering over you, or a dramatic cut scene that moves you, these moments can really define the game you're playing. I have had tons of these moments, and I'm going to narrow them down for you. Feel free to share your opinion, make your own list, or just read it. Enjoy
Super Mario Galaxy- Blasting Off
My first time jumping into the star and shaking the Wii remote, I was amazed. This really shows off the capabilities of the Wii, and how Mario graphics have evolved over the years.
Condemned: Criminal Origins- The Mannequinns
I could't find a picture to do the scene justice, but when you turn around to see a big group of what you thought lifeless mannequins surrounding you, you really feel scared.
Halo 3: Odst- The drop
What seemed to be an easy way to enter the city is ruined by a Covenant cruiser jumping into hyperspace, causing a massive shockwave, scattering you and all your fellow squadmates.
Bioshock- A man choses, a slave obeys
Playing most of a game through only to find out that the guy that you've been trying to kill is your father and the guy that you think is your friend is using you, it sucks.
Tony Hawk's: Underground- McTwistin'
It might sound silly to have this game on the list, but doing a McTwist over a helicopter was one of the coolest moments I had in a sports game.
Assassins Creed- Making the Jump
The best way to escape from soliders pursuing you? Yes, jumping from 50 feet in the air into a cart filled with hay. Likely? Probaly not. Awesome? For sure.
Medal of Honor: Frontline- Storming the Beach
The begining scene in Saving Private Ryan was breathtaking and incredible, and so was this rendition of storming Omaha. Nothing is more moving then seeing your fellow soldiers being torn apart only inches away from you.
Chrono Trigger- Oops...
You just meet a girl at a fair, you are asked to test a teleporter by a friend. You do. it works. She wants to try. She gets sucked into another dimension out of nowhere. A pretty cool start to a game in my opinion.
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare- One Shot... One kill...
You crawl undetected almost inches from touching the bad guys, snipe your target, an Apache and get the hell out of the town. Amazing.
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time- The Final Fight
You fight through the whole game to Ganon, beat him, escape down the crumbling castle, only to have him return bigger and stronger. A truly defining moment in the best game in history.
Totally agree about the last one, that was the first boss battle I had truly experienced in a video game, and was shocking. Bioshock was a shocker too.
Great list. That scene from MoH was the only good part about the MoH series. Every Legend of Zelda game always has an awesome end, and then Nintendo makes us wait a while before we get another.
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Mine would be the ending of Modern Warfare 2 when I chucked a knife in hitlers face
how about the knife fight from RE4? truly epic sequence imo.
My moment is the final boss of Super Smash Bros. Brawl. (sigh) Good times, good times...
Awesome list!
How about the first time you come out of the vault in Fallout 3? That was pretty sweet.
i hated halo 3 odst it sucked
Assain creeds 2 is the coolest game ever
Nice list, but most of these come from recent games. Where is the unveiling of Samus as a girl from Metroid? Or the death of Aeris in Final Fantasy VII?
I was impressed by the sword fights with the Gerudos, in OoT. It was more exciting than Ganon because of the close proximity and actual sword clashing. I'm not a big fan of battling monsters x10 larger than you, using magic or other long range attacks.
The driving sequence at the end of the first HALO game was the most fun I've ever had in any game.
Not to say the choices are bad, because I completely agree with Medal of Honor Frontline and Tony Hawk's Underground, but I think you forgot some great ones and unforgettable moments that would be on the other video games. I think you're a little too limited when it comes to making these, especially since there are a lot of impressive moments on other titles as well. For example, Fallout 3's opening of the vault was rather exhilarating, and there's even a drug trip in one of its DLC that is amazingly freaky. There's also the aftermath of the nuclear warhead of Modern Warfare, (I know you put a moment from the game in it, just saying) and as well as the sword battle with 3 giant expert swordsmen of Twilight Princess. Even the moment where Tai just blows his brains out because of the torture he went through in Gears of War 2 was riveting to me. The Halo endings were always beautiful, the Portal ending was so awesome, and even the AC2 truth video was overwhelming. You've got good choices, but being limited to the mainstream games is a setback for your blogs. I still like reading them, but you should try something different before making these. Again, I know I sound like a complete ass for saying this, but that's just the only way I can say it.
what happens in the end of zelda because i never got to the end
@ Ben Deckert, Ive put up with your critisism enough, I haven't played every game ever you know. I'll admit exiting Fallouts vault was cool, but I havent played every single game you have
I'm not saying only the games I've ever played, but if you're going to call it "Top Gaming Moments", then you should at least have played more than just the same old ***. Either put the word "My" in front of the blog or just leave it to someone who can afford these games. I understand it's your opinion, but I think there are better choices that can be made from someone who actually owns more than just the games that everyone has on their shelves. Don't get cranky with me just because I have a differing opinion as well, just because I disagree with the way you handle your blogs doesn't mean you have the right to say I'm wrong for thinking the way I do. I'm neither insulting you nor your blog, I'm only saying that you obviously have a bland gaming style and that these posts get tedious after a while. If you're going to name a blog next time, try saying "My Top Gaming Moment Choices" instead of blatantly saying "Top Gaming Moments". Then it doesn't limit another person's blog title down. Sadly, though, you are probably too angry to listen to my constructive criticism than to hear me out and realize that I'm only trying to help. I don't care if people criticize me, or even if they disagree with me; I just want a response. You should seriously understand that by opening up a blog for everyone to see means that you must realize that you will receive both kind comments and disagreeing comments. Get used to the fact that people will disagree with eachother, but also realize that I'm not a jerk at heart, only one who wants people to benefit by criticizing them into making their posts more important.
Cool blog. I think Ganon's one most gamer's have on their list. lol.
I'm not mad, I don't care, but if you have problems with my blogs, just don't read them. I put alot of work into these, and its annoying to see wheres this and wheres that? I don't have bland gaming style either, Ive just nver had the money to pick up every game ever. You previously said that my blogs are all the same, but I have never even mentioned six of these ten games on any blog before. I didnt mean to be rude, but its the games that i have had the money to play that i write about.
That's understandable, and I guess I thought you only preferred those titles. I didn't mean to judge you like that, but still, take what I said into consideration: posting blogs about your choices is fine, but your opinion should also include calling it "My ...... Choices" like I said before. That would make more sense since you obviously admit you don't admit you have the titles. Hell, just write at the top "Before you read this, just remember I don't have all the impressive titles you guys might, so if you're going to whine, just STFU" or something. I have been a jerk lately, so I'll gladly stop this. Just don't take it like I wanted to act better or anything, I was only trying to help.
COD4 was so amazing...I think MW2 lacked story...but the *** multiplayer is so addicting.