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Introduction
Ken Levine is regarded as one of the most creative people in the game industry. He led the creation of the best-selling “Bioshock,” one of 2007’s most critically revered hits. But what does a creative guy play when he’s not dreaming up his next game?
Here’s Levine’s list of his top 5 favorite games of all time. Have a look at his selections, in his own words, and then tell us what you think.
Tell us: What do you think of Ken Levine's top 5 favorite games?
-- Kristin Kalning";
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'Civilization IV' (Firaxis)
I love this game because it's entirely player driven and endlessly fascinating. Also the design simply refuses to get old, some fifteen years later. ";
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'World of Warcraft' (Blizzard)
I don't want to ever make the mistake of typing /played again. You know how in the movies when the father comes home, and he puts on his slippers and drinks a glass of scotch? Well, that's \"WoW\" to me. I boot it up every day. Sometimes for a few minutes. Usually more. It's my always-reliable secret shame.";
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'Heroes of Might and Magic 2' (3DO)
I went through a tough period a few years ago and the only thing that could take my mind off my trouble was “Heroes.” The beautiful world, the endless variety, the direct but deep gameplay...I never thought I'd find a turn-based strategy (game) to approach “Civ,” but “Heroes” was up to the challenge.";
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'The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past' (Nintendo)
The realization of the original NES vision, I think this is the game that really fused Nintendo's arcade sensibilities with something deeper. Zelda set the paradigm for pretty much every action/adventure game ever made, and for some reason, it never gets old, and it's always relevant, no matter how many times they go back to the well or re-invent it.";
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'Beyond Good and Evil' (Ubisoft)
A masterpiece of place and character. Who wouldn't fall in love with Jade, the main character, the moment you walked into her mini-house/orphanage and saw how much that world needed her? Great characters, great gameplay and a setting that managed to combine whimsy and dystopia in one unforgettable package.
Tell us: What do you think of Ken Levine's list of favorite games?
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