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The Top 7... Coolest video game islands

A celebration of this ever-evolving gaming staple

Words: on July 12, 2010
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  • oryandymackie - July 12, 2010 2:34 p.m.

    Carnate Island, The Suffering.

  • Keilimanjaro - July 12, 2010 2:27 p.m.

    The first island that came to my mind was Arkham Island

  • KnightDehumidifier - July 12, 2010 2:20 p.m.

    Other islands that are some of the best of the rest: Wuhu Island: An entire tropical resort dedicated to an olympiad of exciting waggle games. Also it is aiming to be the first island to be a "recurring character". Good for you Wuhu, aim for the stars! Koholint Island: A fascinating island veiled in a mystery that rests atop the Tal Tal Heights. Looking back it is a regarded as Link's most amazing adventure. Speaking of... Windfall Island: The most populated island throughout the seas in Wind Waker, it boasts everything that the citizens need including a windmill/ferris wheel combination. Little States: An island shaped in the form of the United States, complete with replica cities of New York, Washington DC, San Fran Bay Area, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Mt. Rushmore with Mario's head on it.

  • JoelVoodoo - July 12, 2010 2:12 p.m.

    Vice City FarCry

  • Caio - July 12, 2010 1:51 p.m.

    Shadow Moses, anyone?

  • Metroidhunter32 - July 12, 2010 1:46 p.m.

    Hell yes. Yosi's island is the most epic island ever. Why can't it be on virtual console? I'd buy it.

  • JohnDagger - July 12, 2010 1:32 p.m.

    Great and original Top 7. Although I guess that means if the Polar Ice Caps keep melting eventually Vice City will be on this list. Well Bam!

  • FunkSoulBrother - July 12, 2010 1:17 p.m.

    ONe of the best top 7s I've seen. Thank you Justin Towell. I thought that Panau was actually better than Yoshi's Island. But it's your list not mine.

  • TrojanGold - July 12, 2010 1:16 p.m.

    I didn't get to reading the whole thing, so sorry if they are mentioned, but what about the GTA cities?

  • ihopethisisnotantistasblood - July 12, 2010 1:11 p.m.

    no koholit island? i want to live there when i grow up

  • GamesRadarJustinTowell - July 12, 2010 1:07 p.m.

    @Seabread: Treasure Island Dizzy was on the list, written out in full and ready to rock: "It's got a shipwreck, endangered plant species, /extinct/ plant species… and gold coins hidden in tree bark. Damn, if that isn't an island worth spending time on, I don't know what is." But we had 8 great islands and only seven spots. Sad, but true.

  • AuthorityFigure - July 12, 2010 12:57 p.m.

    That Sonic level is lame really - Sonic 3 is a rushed game that makes Sonic 2 look even better.

  • Jacob816 - July 12, 2010 12:39 p.m.

    Aww, no love for Koholint Island. Still, a good Top 7/

  • MisterAdequate - July 12, 2010 12:37 p.m.

    Seriously? No Vvardenfell? I am disappoint. :(

  • Seabread - July 12, 2010 12:29 p.m.

    Errr where the HELL is Treasure Island from Tresure Island Dizzy? You put Jurassic Park in there AND some rot from what looks like Dead or Alive (I refuse to read anything to do with these excuses for games and so skipped that segment) but no Dizzy? For shame, GR. For shame.

  • JayBeat - July 12, 2010 12:11 p.m.

    First thing to pop into my head was Wake Island from BF 1942 but I know it's way too plain compared to these. Great article :)

  • Redeater - July 12, 2010 12:09 p.m.

    Oh and on behalf of Mr. Bearhat.....KINGS QUEST 6.

  • Redeater - July 12, 2010 12:04 p.m.

    Love #1

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