Games of the Decade Rankings (UPDATED: Days 12 & 13)

Hey everyone! After being inspired by Oasis' anime favorites series (Yes I copied Oasis), a few OWA members and I made a list for our favorite Nintendo 64, Sony PlayStation and Sega Dreamcast games. For the next 30 days, I will be holding daily polls with the 30 games our members chose. The polls will be in a 1 to 10 scale (1 being awful and 10 being amazing) and these numbers will be averaged. Please be honest about with your experiences with the games by coming up with criteria that will make your vote more about quality than nostalgia. Each day the game rankings will be updated, with only one game coming out at top. 

Today's game is none other than the title that's considered the greatest game of all time...

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Release Date: November 21st, 1998
Console: Nintendo 64
Developer: Nintendo EAD




The story of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time revolves around the Gerudo King and evil wizard Ganondorf's rise to power and the hero's quest to defeat him and bring peace to the land of Hyrule.

Let's do this! Vote using the link below:

https://forms.gle/XLtksK7qAQP8UDrJ7

After 9 votes, Ocarina of Time receives an Omegacritic Score of 9.22! 

Current Standings:
1) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (9.22/10)


For day 2, we're gonna be ranking the classic that gave Lara Croft the status of one of gaming's greatest...

Tomb Raider

Release Date: November 14th, 1996
Console: PlayStation
Developer: Core Design



Tomb Raider follows the exploits of Lara Croft, a British female archaeologist in search of ancient treasures à la Indiana Jones.

As stated before, vote using the link below:

https://forms.gle/F9zHRQVfBmCwaLGV8

After 5 votes, Tomb Raider receives an Omegacritic Score of 6.4! 

Current Standings:
1) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (9.22/10)
2) Tomb Raider (6.4/10)


For day 3, we're going to be rating a classic yet unexpected collaboration in....

Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes

Release Date: March 30th, 2000
Console: Dreamcast
Developer(s): Capcom, Backbone Entertainment



In Marvel vs. Capcom 2, players select a team of characters from the Marvel and Capcom universes to engage in combat and attempt to knock out their opponents.

Vote using the link below:

https://forms.gle/NAYg4mbtAq2kuzqZ8

After 5 votes, Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes receives an Omegacritic Score of 7.6! 

Current Standings:
1) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (9.22/10)
2) Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes (7.6/10)
3) Tomb Raider (6.4/10)

For day 4, we're going to rate one of the popular wrestling games ever made....

WWF No Mercy

Release Date: November 17th, 2000
Console: Nintendo 64
Developer(s): Asmik Ace Entertainment, AKI Corporation
Genre(s): Fighting, Sports



Jump into the ring with the biggest, baddest jambronis around and experience brutal WWF action never before seen in a console game!

Vote using the link below:

https://forms.gle/vtzazKnJY2Y6guoeA

After 7 votes, WWF No Mercy receives an Omegacritic Score of 8.57! 

Current Standings:
1) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (9.22/10)
2) WWF No Mercy (8.57/10)
3) Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes (7.6/10)
4) Tomb Raider (6.4/10)

For day 5, we're going to rate the survival horror game that was so good that it got a remake....

RESIDENT EVIL 2

Release Date: January 21st, 1998
Console: PlayStation
Developer(s): Capcom
Genre(s): Survival Horror



In their escape from the city, the two protagonists, Leon S. Kennedy, and Claire Redfield encounter other survivors and are confronted by William Birkin, the mutated creator of the even more powerful G-virus, a variation of the t-Virus.

Vote using the link below:

https://forms.gle/bWWkVgv28zB2ee617

After 7 votes, Resident Evil 2 receives an Omegacritic Score of 8.29! 

Current Standings:
1) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (9.22/10)
2) WWF No Mercy (8.57/10)
3) Resident Evil 2 (8.29/10)
4) Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes (7.6/10)
5) Tomb Raider (6.4/10)

Day 6: we're rolling around at the speed of sound in City Escape with....

SONIC ADVENTURE 2

Release Date: June 23rd, 2001
Console: Sega Dreamcast
Developer(s): Sonic Team USA
Genre(s): Platformer, Action Adventure



Sonic Adventure 2 is a 3D platforming game with six playable characters, divided into two campaigns: Hero (with Sonic, Tails and Knuckles the Echidna, where the player battles to save the world) and Dark (with Shadow the Hedgehog, Doctor Eggman and Rouge the Bat, where they battle to conquer it).

Vote using the link below:

https://forms.gle/e51uCN8XqUVSLm4N6

After 1 vote, Sonic Adventure 2 receives an Omegacritic Score of 8! 

Current Standings:
1) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (9.22/10)
2) WWF No Mercy (8.57/10)
3) Resident Evil 2 (8.29/10)
4) Sonic Adventure 2 (8/10)
5) Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes (7.6/10)
6) Tomb Raider (6.4/10)

Day 7: We're getting back on track by shooting some dinosaurs up in....

TUROK: DINOSAUR HUNTER

Release Date: March 4th, 1997
Console: Nintendo 64
Developer(s): Iguana Entertainment
Genre(s): First-person shooter



A world where time has no meaning and evil knows no bounds. Torn from a world long gone, the time traveling warrior Turok has found himself thrust into a savage land torn by conflict. Turok is back and no dinosaur is safe! 

Vote using the link below:

https://forms.gle/GfFLkjacAhyPJiiq6

After 4 votes, Turok: Dinosaur Hunter receives an Omegacritic Score of 7.25! 

Current Standings:
1) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (9.22/10)
2) WWF No Mercy (8.57/10)
3) Resident Evil 2 (8.29/10)
4) Sonic Adventure 2 (8/10)
5) Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes (7.6/10)
6) Turok: Dinosaur Hunter (7.25/10)
7) Tomb Raider (6.4/10)

Day 8: We're going to rate a specific bandicoot's first venture into the console realm in....

CRASH BANDICOOT

Release Date: September 9th, 1996
Console: PlayStation
Developer(s): Naughty Dog
Genre(s): Platformer



Crash Bandicoot is a platform game in which players control the titular protagonist, Crash, as he traverses several levels in sequence in order to progress.

Vote using the link below:

https://forms.gle/Aeor1RzRQNdJ2bbh6

After 4 votes, Crash Bandicoot receives an Omegacritic Score of 7.25! 

Current Standings:
1) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (9.22/10)
2) WWF No Mercy (8.57/10)
3) Resident Evil 2 (8.29/10)
4) Sonic Adventure 2 (8/10)
5) Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes (7.6/10)
6) Crash Bandicoot (7.25/10)
6) Turok: Dinosaur Hunter (7.25/10)
Tomb Raider (6.4/10)

Day 9: Since there is a tie between Crash and Turok, today's poll will feature a tie breaker round. If you haven't played today's game, just vote for your preferred title. So now, we're going to rate the beginning of a great fighting game series...

SOULCALIBUR

Release Date: July 30th, 1998
Console: Sega Dreamcast
Developer(s): Project Soul
Genre(s): Fighting game



This is a tale of souls and swords, transcending the world and all its history, told for all eternity... The greatest weapons-based fighter returns, this time on Sega Dreamcast. Soul Calibur unleashes incredible graphics, fantastic fighters, and combos so amazing they'll make your head spin!

Vote using the link below:

https://forms.gle/5ugjDC9Zbm7CpjZg6

After 2 votes, Soulcalibur receives an Omegacritic Score of 6.5! 

Current Standings:
1) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (9.22/10)
2) WWF No Mercy (8.57/10)
3) Resident Evil 2 (8.29/10)
4) Sonic Adventure 2 (8/10)
5) Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes (7.6/10)
6) Crash Bandicoot (7.25/10)
7) Turok: Dinosaur Hunter (7.25/10)
Soulcalibur (6.5/10)
9) Tomb Raider (6.4/10)

Day 10 & 11: Apologies for the long delay, Pokemon Sword & Shield came out so I've been caught up with that. However, to make up for the days lost, we're going to be doing days 10 & 11 then 12 & 13 in the next two days. We're starting off with these two classics....

STAR FOX 64

Release Date: April 27th, 1997
Console: Nintendo 64
Developer(s): Nintendo EAD
Genre(s): Rail/scrolling shooter



The Lylat system has been invaded! Join Fox McCloud and his Star Fox team as they fight to save the galaxy from the clutches of the evil Andross. Travel to many different 3-D worlds. Battle the enemy in the air and on the ground and listen in as Fox McCloud interacts with a cast of characters.

and...

METAL GEAR SOLID

Release Date: September 3rd, 1998
Console: Sony PlayStation
Developer(s): Konami Computer Entertainment Japan
Genre(s): Action-adventure, Stealth



You are Snake, a government agent on a mission to regain control of a secret nuclear weapons base from terrorist hands. Lightly armed and facing an army of foes, Snake must avoid firefights in order to survive. If Snake can locate them he can utilize advanced hardware, ranging from silenced pistols to ground-to-air missiles. Enemies react to sight and sound - so stay quiet and stay in the shadows. State-of-the-art graphics: textures, transparencies, models and explosions. Taut, gripping story with multiple endings - a truly cinematic experience.

Vote using the links below:

Star Fox 64: https://forms.gle/WcQ9p9M4aPDidQY57

Metal Gear Solid: https://forms.gle/gD8xwrD9zpmeFkVz8

After 2 votes, Star Fox 64 receives an Omegacritic Score of 7.5!

After 3 votes, Metal Gear Solid receives an Omegacritic Score of 7!

Current Standings:
1) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (9.22/10)
2) WWF No Mercy (8.57/10)
3) Resident Evil 2 (8.29/10)
4) Sonic Adventure 2 (8/10)
5) Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes (7.6/10)
6) Star Fox 64 (7.5/10)
7) Crash Bandicoot (7.25/10)
Turok: Dinosaur Hunter (7.25/10)
9) Metal Gear Solid (7.25/10)
10) Soulcalibur (6.5/10)
11) Tomb Raider (6.4/10)

Day 12 & 13: I'm gonna hit you with two classics, so please vote...

SHENMUE

Release Date: December 29th, 1999
Console: Sega Dreamcast
Developer(s): Sega AM2, Ys Net
Genre(s): Action-adventure, Life simulation, Social simulation



Shenmue begins the tale as Ryo travels around Yokosuka, Japan, gathering clues about his father’s murder and dealing with nefarious gangsters along the way.

and...

SUPER SMASH BROS.

Release Date: January 21st, 1999
Console: Nintendo 64
Developer(s): Nintendo EAD, HAL Laboratory
Genre(s): Fighting



It's a Bumpin', Bruisin', Brawlin' Bash! The many worlds of Nintendo collide in the ultimate showdown of strength and skill! Up to four players can choose their favorite characters - complete with signature attacks - and go at it in Team Battles and Free-For-Alls. Or venture out on your own to conquer the 14 stages in single-player mode. Either way, Super Smash Bros. is a no-holds-barred action-fest that will keep you coming back for more!

Vote using the links below:

Shenmue: https://forms.gle/4ek2TJ88f6eBD9UY8

Super Smash Bros.: https://forms.gle/3KG5BZDBJY3XsA7r9