By: Ashley Donald
It’s difficult to say what the top 5 video games are, as opinions on this topic can vary widely. Some of the most popular video games of all time include:
By: Ashley Donald
- Minecraft
- Grand Theft Auto V
- PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG)
- Fortnite
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Keep in mind that this is just a small sample of the many thousands of great video games that have been released, and that different people will have different opinions about which games are the best.
Minecraft
Minecraft is a sandbox video game developed and published by Mojang Studios. In the game, players can explore a vast, procedurally generated world made up of blocks and gather resources, craft items, and build structures to survive and thrive. Minecraft has no specific goals for the player to achieve, allowing players a large amount of freedom in deciding how to play the game.
However, there are certain challenges and objectives that players can choose to pursue, such as building impressive structures, surviving in difficult environments, or defeating powerful bosses. Minecraft has been praised for its creative and open-ended gameplay, and it has become one of the best-selling video games of all time, with over 200 million copies sold across all platforms.
Grand Theft Auto V
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) is an action-adventure video game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. The game is set in the fictional city of Los Santos, which is based on Los Angeles, and the surrounding area of San Andreas, which is based on Southern California.
In the game, players control one of three main characters, each with their own storylines and missions to complete. The game features an open world environment that players can explore and interact with as they progress through the story.
GTA V is known for its immersive and detailed open world, as well as its engaging storylines, complex characters, and diverse mission types. The game also includes a multiplayer mode that allows players to interact with each other online. GTA V has been a commercial and critical success, selling over 135 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling video games of all time.
Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG)
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) is a battle royale-style video game developed and published by PUBG Corporation, a subsidiary of South Korean video game company Bluehole. In the game, up to 100 players are dropped onto an island and must fight to be the last person or team standing. Players can gather weapons, ammunition, and other equipment scattered around the island, or they can scavenge for these items in buildings and other structures. As the game progresses, the size of the playable area decreases, forcing players to move closer together and increasing the chances of confrontations.
PUBG was one of the first battle royale games to achieve widespread popularity, and it has inspired a number of similar games. The game has been praised for its intense and fast-paced gameplay, as well as its immersive atmosphere and rich, detailed environments. PUBG has been a commercial success, selling over 70 million copies worldwide.
Fortnite
Fortnite is a battle royale-style video game developed and published by Epic Games. In the game, up to 100 players are dropped onto an island and must fight to be the last person or team standing. Players can gather weapons, ammunition, and other equipment scattered around the island, or they can scavenge for these items in buildings and other structures. The game also features a creative mode, which allows players to build structures and create their own worlds.
Fortnite has become extremely popular, particularly among younger players, due in part to its free-to-play business model and its regular updates, which introduce new gameplay modes and features. The game has also gained a large following for its esports tournaments and its use of popular streamers and celebrities to promote the game. Fortnite has been a commercial success, with over 350 million registered players as of May 2020.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an action-adventure game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch and Wii U consoles. It is the 19th main installment in the The Legend of Zelda series, and it was released in 2017 to widespread critical acclaim.
In the game, players control Link, the protagonist of the series, who awakens from a hundred-year slumber to find that the kingdom of Hyrule has been destroyed. Link must explore the open-world of Hyrule, gather resources, and defeat enemies as he attempts to restore balance to the world and defeat the evil Calamity Ganon.
Breath of the Wild has been praised for its expansive and immersive open-world, its challenging gameplay, and its beautiful graphics. It has won numerous awards and is considered one of the greatest video games of all time.
