List of video games considered the greatest

The following list is a partial group of video games that have received universal acclaim, being well known for high amounts of praise, as well as being one of the "greatest video games ever played". This list feature some games that have been widely praised by video game critics.
1980s
1980
Pac-Man
*Most recognisable game of all time.
*Was a critical and commercial success.
1981
Donkey Kong
* Steve Bloom described the game in his book Video Invaders, stating that Donkey Kong is "another bizarre cartoon game, courtesy of Japan".
1985
Super Mario Bros.
* Was named #2 as the "Top 200 Best Video Games Of All Time" by GameInformer in 2009, losing only to The Legend of Zelda.
* Named "Best Video Game Of All Time" by Electronic Gaming Monthly in 2006.
* Remains the best-selling Mario game of all time, and the second best-selling video game of all time in the world, with 40.24 million copies sold, only behind Wii Sports.
1990s
1993
Sonic CD
*A major selling point of the short-lived Sega CD.
*Called the 'greatest Sonic game ever', rivaling Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
1997
GoldenEye 007
*Is often hailed as the best first person shooter and movie tie-in game ever created.
1998
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
*Often tops many 'Best video game of all time lists'.
*Became a template for almost every 3-D adventure game after it.
2000s
2001
Halo: Combat Evolved
*Became a killer app for the Xbox and spawned an entire series.
2007
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
*Became an enormous success after a few relatively quiet years for the franchise.
*Received several Gaming BAFTAS.
Super Mario Galaxy
*Often called 'the true Super Mario 64 sequel'.
Grand Theft Auto IV

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