

Plot summary ( from Metacritic):"His vengeance against the gods of Olympus far behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the lands of Norse Gods and monsters. Without further ado, these are the 50 best video games of all time: We made one small change: Since there are a handful of duplicates on the list (multiple versions of the same game, released on multiple platforms), we're using the highest-ranked version of the game to make room for a handful of games that wouldn't have otherwise made the list. SEE ALSO: The 50 best movies of all time, according to critics on Metacritic One quick disclaimer! What you'll find below is the top 50 highest-rated games of all time, based on the averages obtained by Metacritic.

Reviews aggregation site Metacritic compiles all reviews of games, then it averages those scores into an overall average. Where the pieces land? That's your list!īut what we've got here is something slightly more scientific.

You could write down your personal favorites on pieces of paper, then throw them into the air. You could look to classics, like "Super Mario Bros." You could look at impact on the medium, or highest sales. There are dozens of ways you could put together a list of the best video games ever made. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Did your favorite game make the list? Let's find out.There are iconic household names, cult classics, and forgotten gems.The 50 best games of all time are a surprisingly diverse list of games spanning decades of consoles.
