Dead Space 1 and 2 were such fantastic games, loved them both.

As for what’s coming up next probably more classics that should be rated higher or lower depending on your point of view.

Given the clue of friendship though I’m going to guess that it may be some Mortal Kombat games.

78. Kingdom Hearts 2

Growing up in south florida meant Disney World was just a few hours away. A lot of my childhood was spent in the happiest place on earth, my dad had a collection of every single Disney animated film so I knew Disney inside and out. So when Square announced they were making an action RPG focused on traveling to Disney movies with a mix of Final Fantasy characters I was super excited. Kingdom Hearts was a fun game that used the Disney license so well with levels in many of the classics. The gameplay was a bit rough though, the combat stiff and simplistic, the whole thing could be improved. And Kingdom Hearts 2 did just that, expanding combat, creating a far more in depth gummi ship, better bosses and a great selection of Disney themed worlds. Lion King was there! You can be a lion and fight Scar along side Simba, how cool is that.

The collection of worlds is the best in the series. Nightmare Before Christmas, Pirates, Tron, Mulan, and the big four of the early 90s. Now for some reason the level design took a big hit, a lot of these worlds consisted of small flat areas which is a shame. The focus was absolutely the combat and it became a good to great combat system, further amplified by critical mode in final mix which makes this one of the best action RPG combat systems around. Needed to customize Sora with the right equipment and skills is a must on critical. The star of the show are the amazing boss battles especially against the optional ones which all have their own themes and tactics. Who would have though a silly Disney game could make a game that requires skill and planning.

But what I love most about KH2 in particular is how bonkers the game is, crazy ideas happening at all times. Crazy japanese game design is seen all over, it is a game philospohy I rarely see these days. It's a game unafriad to try simplistic mini games from Tron light cycles, to flying around the magic carpet in Aladdin, or singing along to Under the Sea in the Little Mermaid world. The gummi ship expanded greatly and I spent a lot of time finishing every mission, its a fun diversion. This felt like Square at the top of their game, wild production values, epic cutscenes and a game that always surprises. I am currently in the middle of KH3, the levels are so much more improved and combat has way to many new additions which I think is detracting from the skill based combat of 2. I think when KH3 gets a critical mode it will join KH2 in this list.

Great music? Trippy underwater exploration? Yet you won't play Endless Ocean! That game is such a zen experience you'll trip yourself it you get deep enough into it.

I really need to play every game on this list, except Kingdom Hearts 2. I did begin Dead Space, but it didn't stick. So maybe I can skip that, too.

76. Uncharted 3, 4 and Lost Legacy

Uncharted became THE playstation franchise during the PS3 generation. I feel each PS gen we ask who is the mascot of the PS, well it was Nathan Drake during the PS3 due to the incredible trilogy of games Naughty Dog developed. The second game remains the pinnacle of the series which means the third entry was a slight letdown but still epic in many ways. The setpieces in particular might be the best in the series and some of the most mindblowing sequences of any game. That airplane mission is better than most movies and you get to play it! An entire cruise ship turning upside down with you in it! These moments of awe and excitment are what makes this series standout and Uncharted 3 was filled with them, almost too many as it felt a tad unbalanced. The third games pacing was off, it had a few chapters where it was trying to tell a story and left the player with almost nothing to do. But once the action started it was balls to walls crazy.

Uncharted 3 brought some improvements to the series like a deeper melee combat system, deep as in its not a puddle anymore but its still pretty shallow. At the very least it made fist fights look like a hollywood brawl. Something happend with the gunplay, there was a whole uproar at release at how aiming just didn't feel right. A later patch fixed some of this but that stain kind of stayed with Uncharted 3. Then there was the expanded multiplayer mode with more maps and coop missions, I spent many hours playing it with members from here and the RoF. It never reached the highs of Uncharted 2's multiplayer but it was a great time. The core gameplay is so solid and the journey was filled with so many memoriable moments that it overshadows any complaints, Uncharted 3 is one of the best PS3 games.

PS4 comes around and Naughty Dog wants to make another award winning game after their dark turn with TLOU. Out goes Amy Henning and in comes Uncharted 2 directors Druckman and Straley. Uncharted 4 was going to be griiter, more grounded and have a heavy emphasis on story. Thats all great, I just want shit to explode and shoot people. Indiana Jones didn't need to talk about feelings, why does Drake. Well the result is something of a mix bag but I cannot deny the artistry at work and the excellent story which was told. For one Uncharted 4 is one of the most gorgeous games ever made, the locations you visit are stunning and incredibly varied. It's the longest Uncharted game but a lot of it is filled with just walking and talking, it has the fewest setpieces in the series but the one big one it does have is mindblowing. I think I spend more time taking pictures with the photo mode than I did play the game.

So there is a tradeoff, pacing has gone to shit but the gameplay is better than ever with fantastic upgrades like the grapple hook which makes navigating the larger combat areas a joy. Vehciles are introduced as are open areas that allow Drake to explore optional points of interest in one chapter. It was kind of half baked, clearly ND just testing the waters for a more open game in the future, still it was nice to have some freedom. Then there are the little moments of story that really stands out like having a dinner conversation with Elena where you play Crash Bandicoot. The back and forth between Nathan and his brother who is a compulsive liar is the best dialogue in the series. It is one of the best narratives I have seen in gaming, who knew that Indana Jones could have a story that can make you emotional and has depth.

I got Uncharted 4 early from some dude who knows another dude who has a dude that gets them from some south american country, I don't ask I just get the games early. I was extremely hyped because I felt this could rival the second game. For a few days I played this before reviews and was getting hounded for impressions. I wish I could have said it's the follow up to 2 we always wanted but having gone hours with only one gunfight I knew this was a different animal. Like 3, Uncharted 4 got pieces right, it's gameplay enhancements and the mastery over storytelling from the character models, the voice acting and direction sets Uncharted 4 above 3 for me.

A year later we got an expansion which became a stand alone game, Lost Legacy. It's shorter, the story doesn't have half the emotional impace but my god is the action a large improvement. Setpieces are back including a train chase to rival the one in 2. A massive open world chapter with awesome optional tombs and puzzles to solve. The pacing was great and the action beats kept coming and surprising the way the series should be. Lost Legacy managed to be better than Uncharted 4 even though it was the "expansion" game. I love these games, they take the TPS formula and inject a level of movement and creativity to the gun fights that few games ever do. They are all so well done, the only reason 1 isn't here is cause it was rather simple, I hardly replay it, good for the time but doesn't hold up. The rest of the series is so much fun to go through, characters that are so well fleshed out that you can't help but love them. This is a series I will revisit many times.