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Still-Alives Favorite Video Games Per Year Since I've Been Alive Part 2: 2003-2023!

Well here's the 2nd part of my list. this time from 2003 to this year! You like any of these yourself?

2003: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (Xbox)

My favorite Star Wars game that made me buy the original Xbox just to play it!
My favorite Star Wars game that made me buy the original Xbox just to play it!

2004: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (PS2)

After GTA III and Vice City, there came San Andreas. Its still my favorite GTA game to this day. Love the huge map.
After GTA III and Vice City, there came San Andreas. It's still my favorite GTA game to this day. Love the huge map.

2005: Shadow of the Colossus (PS2)

If anyone ever tells you video games cannot be art, just show them this game. Very beautiful game with epic music.
If anyone ever tells you video games cannot be art, just show them this game. Very beautiful game with epic music.

2006: Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (Xbox 360)

Just a magical game that I could get lost in. One of the first and one of the best open world sand box type games for me.
Just a magical game that I could get lost in. One of the first and one of the best open world sand box type games for me.

2007: Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)

One of my favorite Mario games of all time with a phenomenal soundtrack.
One of my favorite Mario games of all time with a phenomenal soundtrack.

2008: Super Smash Bros Brawl (Wii)

Still-Alives Favorite Video Games Per Year Since Ive Been Alive Part 2: 2003-2023!

Yup, another Smash Bros game. The one on the Wii was good for its time and I spent many hours online with it.2009: Minecraft (PC, PS4)

Yes I do love some Minecraft. I love being able to build anything i like!
Yes I do love some Minecraft. I love being able to build anything i like!

2010: Red Dead Redemption (Xbox 360)

A very fun Western open world game! GTA in the Wild West.
A very fun Western open world game! GTA in the Wild West.

2011: Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Xbox 360)

Of course Skyrim had to be on here. Spent many many hours on this one!
Of course Skyrim had to be on here. Spent many many hours on this one!

2012: Xenoblade Chronicles (Wii)

Very immersive RPG world with lots to explore and see! Still have yet to beat this one.
Very immersive RPG world with lots to explore and see! Still have yet to beat this one.

2013: Grand Theft Auto V (PS3, PS4)

Just soo much fun getting in a car and running over people. >:) A very pretty looking game too.
Just soo much fun getting in a car and running over people. >:) A very pretty looking game too.

2014: Super Smash bros for Wii U (Wii U)

Yup! Another Smash Bros game on my list.
Yup! Another Smash Bros game on my list.

2015: Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (PS4)

Another very fun open world fantasy adventure game! Geralt was an interesting protagonist as well
Another very fun open world fantasy adventure game! Geralt was an interesting protagonist as well

2016: Final Fantasy XV (PS4)

I didnt play that many new games in 2016, but FFXV was a decent one in my opinion. The story lacked, but I dug the combat.
I didn't play that many new games in 2016, but FFXV was a decent one in my opinion. The story lacked, but I dug the combat.

2017: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch)

The game that got me back into Zelda, i had kinda lost interest over the years before. I bought a Switch just for it too.
The game that got me back into Zelda, i had kinda lost interest over the years before. I bought a Switch just for it too.

2018: Super Smash Bros Ultimate (Switch)

The last Smash game so far. Look at all these characters!
The last Smash game so far. Look at all these characters!

2019: Resident Evil 2 Remake (PS4)

A very good remake of the original Ps1 game. That dude in the hat chases you everywhere!
A very good remake of the original Ps1 game. That dude in the hat chases you everywhere!

2020: Ghost of Tsushima (PS4)

A game that has you play a Samurai in feudal Japan. Reminiscent of old Akira Kurosawa movies. Beautiful game.
A game that has you play a Samurai in feudal Japan. Reminiscent of old Akira Kurosawa movies. Beautiful game.

2021: Metroid Dread (Switch)

A pleasant surprise this game came out when it did. We thought Metroid was dead. Fun game.
A pleasant surprise this game came out when it did. We thought Metroid was dead. Fun game.

2022: Elden Ring (PS4, PS5)

Excellent sequel. lots more to explore than in the Breath of the Wild
Excellent sequel. lots more to explore than in the Breath of the Wild

And there we have it! See any you liked? share your list if you like!

Some honorable mentions:

Final Fantasy XII, Mario Odyssey, New Super Mario Bros Wii, Zelda Windwaker, Mega Man 9, 10 and 11, Animal Crossing, Castlevania Aria of Sorrow, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Scribblenauts, World of Warcraft, Live a Live Remastered, Shantae and the Pirate Curse, Silent Hill 2, Resident Evil 4, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe,

Still-Alives Favorite Video Games Per Year Since I've Been Alive Part 2: 2003-2023!
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