10 Video Games That Every Gamer Should Have in Their Collection

Introduction: 

It can be difficult to choose which video games to add to your collection since there are so many games to choose from, video games have become a common form of entertainment. There are some titles that every player, regardless of experience level, should have in their library. These games have set standards for their respective genres and grown in fame. In this article we will talk about ten video games that every gamer should have in their collection.

1. Ghost Of Tsushima (2020):

In 2020, Sony Interactive Entertainment released the action-adventure title Ghost of Tsushima, which was created by Sucker Punch Productions. Samurai Jin Sakai's home of Tsushima is threatened by a Mongol invasion, and he must protect it while risking his honor. There are secret areas and other points of interest to discover throughout the game's beautiful open-world design. The combat in Ghost of Tsushima is incredibly fluid and gives you a wide range of tools and weapons to use that will help you on your journey. With its fluid combat, gorgeous world, and gameplay, Ghost of Tsushima is a game that offers a unique and interesting experience.

2. Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018):

It is the precursor to the 2010 game Red Dead Redemption and the third Red Dead game. The game is set in an open-world setting, featuring a fictional representation of the United States 1899. Arthur Morgan, an outlaw of the Van der Linde gang, is the main character in Red Dead Redemption. The game is filled with wide range of topography, including jungle, desert, and NPCs. Side quests and other variations  are also added in Game's universe which improve the overall gaming experience. For its characters, open-world, attention to detail, and visual graphics, Red Dead Redemption 2 has won praise from critics.

3. Half-Life 2 (2004):

It is a sequel to the 1998 game Half-Life, it was released on November 16, 2004. The game follows the main character Gordon Freeman, who fights extraterrestrial invaders on a dystopian Earth. The game is famous for its physics-based gameplay and advanced visuals for its time. There is a strong modding community for the Half-Life series, and you can enjoy many mods that give gamers new experiences. This is a game that has something to offer, whether you enjoy science fiction or first-person shooters.

4. Grand Theft Auto V (2013):

GTA V is based on Southern California and Los Angeles, with its setting being the fictional American state of San Andreas and the city of Los Santos, respectively. The main characters in the game are Michael, a former bank robber who was living a regular life until he met Trevor, a violent maniac, and Franklin, a young gangster trying to move up in the Los Santos underground. Some of the aspects that make GTA V is a popular game among players because of its open-world gameplay, heist sequences, customization, mini-games, destructible environments, and multiplayer modes. Nearly ten years after its initial release this game still sells well and has generated billions of dollars in revenue.

5. The Last of Us (2013):

"The Last of Us" was released in 2013 and was created by Naughty Dog and Sony Computer Entertainment. In a post-apocalyptic world of disease-ridden humans and ruthless scavengers, "The Last of Us" follows a survivor named Joel and Ellie, a teenage girl with a mysterious immunity to infection, and she must accompany him across the country. The graphics and environmental design of “The Last of Us” are still amazing even it was released in 2013. Over 1.3 million copies of The Last of Us were sold in its first week, and as of April 2018, 17 million copies had been sold, making it one of the best-selling video games of all time.

6. Minecraft (2011):

Minecraft is the sandbox-style game, where players can explore a large environment, gather resources, and build almost anything they can think of. The game has no set storyline; Instead, the player creates his own. One of Minecraft's standout features is its Survival Mode, which creates a randomly generated world without a name of the players and forces them to gather resources to create food, shelter, and tools. Minecraft has a large community, and it has a lot of mods, servers, skins, texture packs, and custom maps which added to the game. Minecraft has been praised for its ability to explore creativity and problem-solving skills in young players. Minecraft is available on various platforms, including PC, Mac, Xbox, PlayStation, and mobile devices.

7. Marvel's Spider-Man (2018):

Action-Adventure video game "Marvel's Spider-Man" was released in 2018 and was created by Insomniac Games and Sony Interactive Entertainment. After being bitten by a radioactive spider, 23-year-old college graduate and research assistant, Peter Parker, develops superhuman abilities. The game features a variety of Spider-Man characters, including Mary Jane Watson, Miles Morales, and Aunt May, and is based on an open-world recreation of New York City. It received various award, including a Golden Joystick Award for "Best PlayStation 4 Game" in 2018.

8. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (2012):

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is a first-person shooter video game created by Hidden Path Entertainment and Valve Corporation and it was released in 2012. This game is famous for its competitive gameplay, in which two teams, terrorists and counter-terrorists, compete in various game scenarios such as bomb defuse and hostage rescue. Valve has just announced the release of Counter-Strike 2, which will include dynamic smoke grenades, tick-rate-independent gameplay, updated visual effects and soundtracks, and all the CS:GO stuff will be carried over to CS2. However, even after the release of CS2, players will be able to play CS:GO.

9. Overwatch (2016):

Overwatch was published in 2016, and Overwatch 2 was released in 2022. Both games feature hero-based battles between two teams of players competing for various objectives, as well as additional modes of play. It was first released in May 2016 for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One, and in October 2019 for Nintendo Switch. Overwatch features a variety of games, most of which revolve around squad-based battles between two opposing teams of six players each. Overwatch was a critical and economic success, with a huge and committed fanbase that contributed to establishing the game as an industry icon.

10. League of Legends (2009):

League of Legends is a free-to-play game that guarantees that each gameplay session is unique and exciting. It includes a wide range of heroes, each with their own powers and play styles, allowing players to choose a hero that matches their preferences. Since its release in 2009, the game has undergone tremendous growth, with champions being redesigned, and champion balance items being increased. League of Legends is also one of the most popular e-sports in the world with a huge fan base.

Conclusion: 

In short, these ten video games that every gamer should have in their collection. They span multiple genres and have become some of the most recognizable video games of all time. Regardless of your preference for role-playing, adventure, puzzle, or action games, there is something for everyone on this list. These games have created and set standards for their respective genres. So if you're trying to expand your game collection then be sure to check out these ten video games.