BAFTA – an independent charity organization in Great Britain celebrating perfection in film, games and television – has just revealed the most influential video game of all time … and it is probably not the way you think.
Bafta probed British public opinion to discover that while games like GtaIN TetrisIN World of WarcraftIN MinecraftIN MooseAND Half-Life 2 Pretend the list, the highest item by the number of votes received Shenmue.
Action-Adventure Shenmue released in 1999 on DreamCast. This is due to the pursuit of Ryo Hazuki to avenge his father’s death in what Bafta calls “a detailed environment open world, which really reflects the essence of Yokosuki in the 1980s.”
“Pioneering first person shooter” Doom secured the award in the second place, while 1985 Super Mario Bros. He took brown.
Half -life AND The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Make the rest of the top five respectively.
Interestingly, games like Grand Theft Auto 5IN HaloAND Fortnite They are clearly absent.
“I am deeply honored and grateful that Shenmue was chosen as the most influential video game of all time,” said Yu Suzuki, creator of franchise Shenmue.
“At its creation, we decided to investigate the question:” How can the game be real? “, Striving to present the world and history unprecedented on a scale and details. This distinction is a powerful reminder that the challenge we have taken is still resonance with so many people.
“First of all, we would like to express our genuine thanks to fans around the world who still loved and supported Shenmue,” added Suzuki. “Your passion and encouragement have led this journey at every step. And the story is not over yet, there is more! Thank you very much!”
Here is a full list of the best 21 most influential games of all time, according to the vote by society:
- Shenmue (1999)
- Doom (1993)
- Super Mario Bros. (1985)
- Half-Life (1998)
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998)
- Minecraft (2011)
- Kingdom Come: Delivance 2 (2025)
- Super Mario 64 (1996)
- Half-Life 2 (2004)
- Sims (2000)
- Tetris (1984)
- Tomb Raider (1996)
- Pong (1972)
- Metal Gear Solid (1998)
- World of Warcraft (2004)
- Baldur gate 3 (2023)
- Final Fantasy VII (1997)
- Dark Souls (2011)
- Grand Theft Auto 3 (2001)
- Skyrim (2011)
- Grand Theft Auto (1997)
The BAFTA awards in 2025 will take place on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, Saga Senua: Hellblade 2, Astro Bot, and still raises deep nominations with 11, eight and eight nominations, respectively. Thank God, you are here! He also received seven nominations, the black myth: Wukong Six and Helldivers 2 are ready for five awards.
2024 Bafta Game Awards Baldur’s Gate 3 was taken into account, which secured five wins, including the best game, with other victories for Alan Wake 2, Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Viewfinder.
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