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If every video game was to be destroyed but you had the chance to save five games, what would you choose to save? (sh.itjust.works)
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Assuming the equipment was also saved so you could still play the games, and every game in existence you don’t mention gets permanently destroyed, and no new games are ever to be made.

Inspired by a video by OutsideXbox from a few years ago, I thought it would be a fun idea to see what this community would choose. You can choose to be selfish and pick games you personally want to always play, or try to figure out what games would be best chosen for humanity to save for whatever reason. I’d also love to hear why you chose your games. Do they have a special meaning to you? I want to hear your stories.

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[–] darkdemize@sh.itjust.works 7 points 11 hours ago
  • Chrono Trigger - It's pretty much the perfect RPG: great story, cool art, replayable, not too long or grindy.
  • Earthbound - I admit I have a lot of nostalgia for this one, but it's still a game I've replayed at least a half-dozen times.
  • Final Fantasy Tactics - Fantastic story, plenty of character customization, and some extremely broken builds if you know what you're doing. Also, did I mention the story?
  • Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - THE metroidvania. Great gameplay, soundtrack, and visuals.
  • Hollow Knight - Fun to play, difficult to master. Has a lot of charm and plenty of secrets to discover.

There are plenty of other games I would love to throw on the list, but some would require a ton of mods or just didn't quite make the cut for me.