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Perfect games? (hexbear.net)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm curious what you guys have to say about this. Are there any games you consider perfect? Can a game even be perfect?

My example of a perfect game is always Portal 1. Portal 2 has more going on, but in 1 there just isn't anything to shave off. From start to end, there is nothing I'd change about the game. It's short, infinitely replayable, great pacing. I like Portal 2 a lot in concept, in concept it should be a perfect sequel, but it just doesn't keep the extreme tightness of the original game.

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Half-Life (1998), Deus Ex (2000), GTA San Andreas (2004)

All three games that are great writing, plot and gameplay wise, while also being actually finished (which is shockingly uncommon among the GOAT games)

[–] [email protected] 5 points 10 months ago

I have two objections to Deus Ex being perfect. The stealth pistol is completely pointless. Enemies scream when they get shot with it, which will alert surrounding enemies. The only good use for it is distracting enemies by shooting a wall or something.

Also the footstep sounds are mixed too loud. Otherwise, perfect game. You're right.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago

Deus Ex came to mind as a good example of a game that is not perfect, but which is a towering achievement nonetheless. That might be a good follow-up thread :)