Gamecube/PS2/Xbox era
1. Half Life 2
An artistic and technical masterpeice, with plenty of unique qualities and excellent storytelling.
2. Metroid Prime
Immersive, beautiful, atmospheric and memorable.
3. Halo: Combat Evolved
Classic sci-fi military action. Brought FPS games on the map before they came cliche.
4. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Had style, character, a huge amount of content, customization and diversity.
5. Resident Evil 4
Suspenseful action and survival horror at their best. Brains and survival skills meets instinct.
What's your top 5?