BAFTA Names The Most Influential Video Games Ever, And Some Choices Are Big Surprises

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There’s a stir online about the list of highly impactful video games compiled by BAFTA, as some questionable selections like Shenmue and an upcoming game titled Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 have sparked debate.

BAFTA, an independent arts charity focusing on various entertainment sectors, once invited the general public to decide which games have had the greatest impact throughout history. However, as is often the case with polls determined by popular vote, the results released on April 3rd were a bit surprising. Games widely considered influential, such as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Dark Souls, and the original Doom, indeed made the list. Yet, some selections left people puzzled, too.

To put it simply, Shenmue stands out as number one, with BAFTA stating that Sega’s Dreamcast classic sets the foundation for the immersive, intricate environments we now expect in cutting-edge video games, even surpassing classics such as Super Mario Bros., Minecraft, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. This ranking may come as a shock.

In a slightly puzzling turn, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, a game released mere months back, finds itself at position seven on the list. Yet, this placement highlights the subjective nature of such rankings. For your perusal, here is BAFTA’s complete list of the top 21 games that have left an indelible mark on the industry: [Provide link to the list]

  1. Shenmue
  2. DOOM
  3. Super Mario Bros.
  4. Half-Life
  5. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
  6. Minecraft
  7. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
  8. Super Mario 64
  9. Half-Life 2
  10. The Sims
  11. Tetris
  12. Tomb Raider
  13. Pong
  14. Metal Gear Solid
  15. World of Warcraft
  16. Baldur’s Gate 3
  17. Final Fantasy VII
  18. Dark Souls
  19. Grand Theft Auto III
  20. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
  21. Grand Theft Auto

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2025-04-03 23:12