"Yes, it's in everyone's list but there is a reason for it. The reason being it's as close to gaming perfection as you're likely to get. Any game that manages to exceed the hype deserves a mention."
"Beautiful, sprawling outdoor environments and intense, opressive indoor areas coupled with a non-linear approach to your objectives make this an instant classic. It's pretty scary to boot."
"Tragically overshadowed by the mighty Half-Life back in '98, Unreal conveyed a still unparalleled sense of wonder and exploration. And with 30+ levels you certainly get your money's worth."
"In my opinion, it just shaded Quake 3 as the speed-fragging king at the time. Its sequels have built significantly on its success, but to mind UT is still the daddy."
"Pretty linear, but superbly scripted with great set-pieces. The scale of some of the battles is amazing and it's the slickest, most cinematic WW2 experience on PC. The add-on's pretty good too."
"For the gamer who prefers a slower-paced, more thoughtful approach to taking out terrorists. Tactics, tension and realism are the order of the day here. And one-shot kills. Lots of them. Quicksave!"
"Strictly, it's an RPG of course but I digress. You won't find a more compelling narrative in a game and every choice you make affects the story's outcome. Genius in a box."
"Stomach churningly violent, but lurking behind the entrails is an excellent game. There's some fiendish enemy AI that caught me out more than once and real-world weaponry that's satisfying to wield."
"A bit of respect for the grandaddy... None of the other games in this list would be here if it wasn't for Doom. It was a revelation, and the fact that I'm still playing it must say something."
