Incomplete List of Industry Changing Epic Games.
Thought it'd be interesting to create a list of all the games which deserve recognition in the gaming world. It'd be interesting to spark a discussion of the best games which have literally changed the gaming industry in their respective genres. I'll start off by adding some of my own opinions, the rest is up for the community to decide. As I'm coming to the halfway in my second year in my games development degree, I need some extra inspiration to create better games for my assignments, it's also useful for those looking for some classic games.
List is subject to change, some suggestions will not be added if it does not meet criteria.
Genres will also be added upon request. This is for single games, NOT franchises.
ActionStreet Fighter
Counter-Strike
Doom
Left for Dead
Battlefield 2
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Half Life
Deus Ex
Open WorldElite
Mount & Blade
Fallout 3
Elder Scrolls: Skyrim
Grand Theft Auto Vice City
DrivingGran Turismo
Burnout 3
Need for Speed Underground
Massively MultiplayerWorld of Warcraft
SportsSimulationThe Sims
Roller coaster Tycoon
StrategyAge of Empires
Warcraft III
Total Annihilation
Homeworld
Sid Meier's Civilization II
Command and Conquer
SurvivalMinecraft
Rust