Games are countless virtual worlds that allow us to become whoever we want, but cannot in real life. However, among these worlds there are those that have earned the title of the best, both from the side of gamers and from the side of impartial critics.
To select the best PC games, we examined popular Russian-language resources such as Iwantgames, Stopgame and Kanobuand also read reviews of popular games on Metacritic... This is how a list of Top 20 PC Games of All Timewhich we present to your attention. Game ratings are based on data StopGame.
20. World of Warcraft
Rating: 8.6.
Genre: MMORPG.
Release date: 2004-present.
Platform: Mac, PC.
One of the best online PC games offers not only an epic confrontation between two warring alliances - the Alliance and the Horde, but also a beautiful, very large world, interesting quests, a carefully crafted story and raids.
In them, you can fully demonstrate your talent as a healer, a melee or ranged fighter or a powerful defender. Or just kiss the squirrels in the nearest forest, if the soul lies only in peaceful pursuits.
The game is pretty old by today's standards, but additions are regularly released to it. The next - Battle for Azeroth will be released on August 14.
19. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Rating: 8.8.
Genre: Shooter addon.
Release date: 2015
Platform: PC, PS4, XONE.
This is the most realistic and intense tactical first person shooter according to many players. There is no solo campaign in the game, but there is an exciting team game. The task of the attacking side is to take the opponents by storm, and the team playing in defense must strengthen their positions as much as possible and set up cunning traps for the enemy.
The plot is based on real events that took place during counter-terrorist operations.
18. Battlefield 3
Rating: 8.8.
Genre: Shooter.
Release date: 2011 r.
Platform: PC, PS3, X360
With bullets whizzing overhead and explosions hurling to the ground, the battlefield feels more realistic than ever before. In Battlefield 3, players will be temporarily reincarnated as the elite US Marines. They are waiting for dangerous missions, both single and cooperative.
Excellent graphics, a wide variety of vehicles, a well-thought-out environment and a pleasant reward for good team play - that's what Battlefield 3 is praised for, even by very picky gaming publications.
17. Ori and The Blind Forest
Rating: 8.8.
Genre: Arcade.
Release date: 2015
Platform: PC, X360, XONE
This is perhaps the most beautiful arcade platform game in our ranking of games. From the very first minutes, its unusual graphics attracts attention and does not let go until the game is completed. An atmospheric world, a pleasant and unobtrusive soundtrack, RPG elements, a cute hero that will appeal to both young and adult gamers - what else do you need to while away a couple of evenings in front of the computer?
16. StarCraft: Remastered
Rating: 8.9.
Genre: Strategy.
Release date: 2017
Platform: Mac, PC.
For many people, the sci-fi strategy game StarCraft is one of the greatest computer games of all time. And StarCraft: Remastered is hitting the high bar set by its predecessor. This game is highly recommended with new stunning Ultra HD visuals, re-recorded sound and updated online support.
fifteen.Assassin's Creed 2
Rating: 8.9.
Genre: Action.
Release date: 2009.
Platform: PC, PS3, X360.
A product of over two years of hard work and part of the popular Assassin's Creed franchise. Set in an expansive open-world environment, the game invites you to play as Ezio, a young nobleman living in the Renaissance. An interesting story of revenge and revenge is successfully complemented by a variety of missions, unusual gameplay elements, a wide selection of weapons and character development, which fans of the original Assassin's Creed love so much.
14. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Rating: 9.0.
Genre: Shooter.
Release date: 2007 year
Platform: Mac, PC, PS3, WII, X360.
This game was amazing for its time, thanks to the atmosphere of a real war, a coherent plot, an exciting multiplayer mode, hundreds of beautiful scenes and a thorough study of the game environment. Even now, the military blockbuster Modern Warfare can present hours of addicting gameplay.
13. Far Cry 3
Rating: 9.0.
Genre: Action.
Release date: 2012 r.
Platform: PC, PS3, PS4, X360, XONE
The protagonist of the game is Jason Brodie, a man stranded on a mysterious tropical island. In this wild paradise, where lawlessness and violence reign, Brody will determine the outcome of the war between rebels and pirates for control of the island.
12. Divinity: Original Sin 2
Rating: 9.1.
Genre: RPG.
Release date: 2017
Platform: PC, PS4, XONE
After twenty hours of this RPG game, you will still be discovering new mechanics you never knew existed. In this regard, Original Sin 2 is not very friendly to newcomers, and requires some persistence and patience from them.
At the same time, a huge number of quests and secrets, the non-linearity of the game, and its world, which is almost unmatched in terms of scale and detail, are an experience that should not be missed.
11. Mass Effect 2
Rating: 9.2.
Genre: Action RPG.
Release date: 2010
Platform: PC, PS3, X360.
This exciting space saga leads players to unknown alien civilizations and battles against aliens, mercenaries and intelligent robots. In addition, she offers one of the most interesting and well-thought-out characters in RPG games.
10. The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim
Rating: 9.2.
Genre: RPG.
Release date: 2011.
Platform: PC, PS3, X360.
Bethesda Game Studios' open-world adventure has no better combat or magic system, or even better graphics than the competition. Instead, it offers something much more - one of the largest, richest, and completely immersive worlds you will ever see.
Traveling around locations in Skyrim will take so long that you can lose sleep, take time out of work, and test the patience of family and friends while playing.
9. Grand Theft Auto V
Rating: 9.2.
Genre: Action, racing
Release date: 2013
Platform: PC, PS3, PS4, X360, XONE
The best games of all time would be incomplete without this superbly optimized, atmospheric game. It takes place in the sunny city of Los Santos, in which a criminal trio operates:
- Franklin, a young thief looking to get his hands on some serious money.
- Michael, a former bank robber whose retirement was not as rosy as he thought.
- Trevor, a violent guy with a mental disorder.
Players can switch between characters at any time, and it's definitely worth doing. After all, each character has its own set of quests, as well as basic and secondary skills that help to survive and get the most out of the GTA5 world.
8. Heroes of Might and Magic 3: The Restoration of Erathia
Rating: 9.3.
Genre: Strategy.
Release date: 1999 year
Platform: PC.
This legendary game has become the most popular installment in the Heroes of Might and Magic series. Compared to the previous installments, it offered new types of cities, seven small story campaigns for each faction, and at the same time it ran even on low-power computers. Thanks to its good localization, The Restoration of Erathia was a huge success in Russia.
7. Dragon Age: Origins
Rating: 9.3.
Genre: RPG.
Release date: 2009 year
Platform: Mac, PC, PS3, X360.
Spiritual successor to Baldur's Gate, one of the most successful RPGs in the industry, Dragon Age: Origins is a symbiosis of the best fantasy elements with stunning visuals. It cannot be called a revolution in the RPG genre, but rather an evolution.
The story of Dragon Age: Origins is fascinating and eventful, the characters are unforgettable, and the journey through the game world inhabited by people, gnomes and elves is something that will charm you and will not let you go until the very end.
6. Portal 2
Rating: 9.3.
Genre: Puzzle.
Release date: 2011 r.
Platform: Mac, PC, PS3, X360.
Valve has created a fun puzzle game with excellent gameplay mechanics. It offers players not only a single-game for the main character Chelsea, who is about to escape from the Aperture laboratory, but also a cooperative mode for two players. In it, the main characters will be the robots Atlas and P-Body. The co-op storyline does not overlap with the single player storyline, which leads to unexpected endings.
5. Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven
Rating: 9.3.
Genre: Action, racing.
Release date: 2002 year
Platform: PC
One of the best games in history still evokes warm and nostalgic feelings for those who played it. And those who fail can do so for three main reasons:
- Lost Haven's vast map is filled with varied and magnificent locations. Each area has a peculiar look, has its own unique atmosphere and even musical accompaniment.
- The basic gameplay can be summarized simply by saying that it consists of shooting and driving from a third person perspective. However, in reality, it offers much more: from a variety of missions to dialogue and interaction with the many NPCs that inhabit the streets of The City of Lost Heaven.
- An unusual and very beautiful main musical theme, created under the direction of the Czech composer Vladimir Szymunek and with the participation of the Bohemian Symphony Orchestra.
The only weakness in the game is the imperfect AI of the hero's enemies and companions. On the other hand, the fact that Lost Haven cops are not geniuses further enhances the realism.
4. Half-Life 2
Rating: 9.3.
Genre: Shooter.
Release date: 2004 r.
Platform: PC.
This game enjoyed a lot of love, and fans of the series are still waiting for the third part to be released. Half-Life 2's graphics engine was so realistic that the players felt like they were in the movie. Excellent character animation, original way of presenting the plot, a variety of environments and ways of interacting with it, and most importantly, a charismatic protagonist made the first-person shooter Half-Life 2 what it is to this day. Namely - one of the most popular games in history.
3. Fallout 2
Rating: 9.4.
Genre: RPG.
Release date: 1998 year
Platform: PC.
Amazing atmosphere, great music, captivating story make Fallout 2 the diamond of the RPG genre. This is a true non-linear game that lets you do whatever you want in a world full of mutants, radiation, and hundreds of other dangers.
2. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Rating: 9.5.
Genre: RPG.
Release date: 2015
Platform: Mac, PC, PS4, XONE.
The adventure game of Geralt of Rivia has set a new benchmark for open-world RPG games. Diverse and exciting locations full of important decisions, interesting characters, and fierce enemies, excellent graphics and music, a well-thought-out plot, funny and dramatic moments - all this gave players more than 100 exciting hours of gameplay.
For everyone who doesn't know the magical universe created by Andrzej Sapkowski, The Witcher 3 explains the history of all the important characters and what connects them with Geralt. Thus, even beginners quickly get up to speed.
1. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Blood and Wine
Rating: 9.6.
Genre: Addon, RPG.
Release date: Feb 2016
Platform: PC, PS4, XONE.
The Witcher 3 is one of the highest rated PC games... And her Blood and Wine addon is better than most games released in 2016. Even players who have spent hundreds of hours in The Witcher were surprised and delighted to see the new addition with an interesting storyline. It is an excellent ending to the story about the White Wolf.
The amount and quality of content in this addon is simply stunning, which makes it quite suitable for a full-fledged game. A lot of quests, dialogues and, of course, monsters are waiting for you in the new location of Toussaint.
And the witcher did not come to me. Probably late I started into it
just a witcher top
The best game ever is MINECRAFT, mark my words!
Yes this is the best game
Personally, I really like the second part of Assassins creed 2, as well as its DLC.
I agree The Witcher is a miracle creation that raised a new bar for games
It is sad that once having risen to this height, then it is difficult to find a decent game. I've gone through the witcher many times, but there is no replacement for him and there is nothing to play, I'm waiting for cyberpunk)
hehe uncle under the comment below. How did you go through it as you say many times, taking into account the fact that its gameplay is designed for 1000+ hours and this is not counting the dlc
The first two places were drawn by the same game.
"Objectivity" in this rating as honesty in the words and deeds of the deputies.
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