The first screens of history's 51 most iconic games

Final Fantasy VII

Enjoy that city while you can.

Final Fight

Those barrels are not long for this world.

Gears of War

In the grim darkness of the future, there is only war. And prisons. Which are extra, extra dark.

Ghouls 'n' Ghosts

Admit it, you've already got the tune in your head, haven't you?

God of War

God of Minor Scuffle. But give him time.

Goldeneye 007

ODDJOB IS BANNE... Oh hang on, wrong bit.

Grand Theft Auto 3

Welcome to Liberty City.

Half-Life

On-rails shooter.

Half-Life 2

Training for glory.

Halo: Combat Evolved

War never changes. It always starts with a quick look around.

David Houghton
Long-time GR+ writer Dave has been gaming with immense dedication ever since he failed dismally at some '80s arcade racer on a childhood day at the seaside (due to being too small to reach the controls without help). These days he's an enigmatic blend of beard-stroking narrative discussion and hard-hitting Psycho Crushers.