Ladies and gentlemen, I decided it's high time for another list. This one will be about games that are over 5 years old and I still play. So, since this list seems to require no more explanation than that, I shall commence with the list:
5. Diablo II- Fluid animations, incredibly fun gameplay, and an incredibly fun-to-play-through story make this one of the few games from the early 2000's that stands the test of time. If you haven't played Diablo II yet, it's still available in stores- the Diablo Battle Chest costs $39.99 USD. Get it and give this one a try if you don't already know its glory.
4. Star Wars: Battlefront II- This game was incredibly fun, fast-paced, and balanced. Although it technically came out in early 2005, this game is on the list because it's damn near 5 years old and I STILL play it. For its time, the graphics were slightly dated, but still, the gameplay was what kept me playing for hours on end. The insane challenge of staying alive in this game really kept you on your toes and made it truly challenging. If you've never played an FPS before, I'm not sure this game is for you. But if you're an experienced FPS player looking for polished gameplay and easy-to-pick-up-and-play, hard-to-master fun, this is the one of the best FPS's I ever played in my life.
3. Bejeweled 2 Deluxe- Yes, I still play! When Bejeweled Twist gets boring to me, this is always what I opt for. This game had an incredibly visceral soundtrack that sounded absolutely amazing, and the gameplay mechanics were improved so much from the original Bejeweled that this game is still an obvious choice for me to play. The graphics weren't exactly an eyesore, either. As you select gems, they rotate and show their full beauty as they glimmer with the slight nuances of lighting. So many easter eggs I to this day STILL haven't unlocked means this one's definitely a keeper. Bought this one back in 2004 when it came out, and boy, am I glad I did.
2. Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy- This game was simply incredible. The nuanced world made it a joy to play, and the voice acting was spot-on with what it should've been- and then some. Sony made every moment in this game either fun, challenging, or incredible as it could have been at the time. Even though I've gotten damn close, I'm ashamed to say I still haven't beaten the game. Besides the main story, there are a plethora of quests to participate in optionally, and you choose which ones are optional and which you do. This game never stayed in one place for too long, and it will always be the most welcome addition to my PS2 collection. If you've never played this game before, you're either clueless about platforming games or you don't have a PS2. If this happens to be the case, you need to play not just this, but all the Jak games (something I still haven't done) on PS2.
1. Star Trek: Voyager: Elite Force- Words cannot describe the awesome. That's the first thought that comes to mind when I think of this game. Beautifully rendered (for its time) on the Quake III engine, this is probably the best looking game you'll find from 2001, and it sports an online multiplayer that is still played fairly extensively to this day, as well as an offline holomatch. If you ever get tired of facing real people, Holomatch will bring you back into the fold. The AI in this game is some of the best I've ever seen in an FPS game. On Captain difficulty, the bots can easily kick my ass all over the map. Of course, since I've been playing CS:S I've gotten a smidget better, but these bots can still quite easily match wits with me. The game's single player was fun, but multiplayer is where it really shines. It plays less like an FPS from 2001 and more like a modern arcade game. This one hasn't lost any of its glory with time. Go get it. NOW.
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