1. The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition
Platform: GameCube
US Release Year: 2003
Overall Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: This compilation disc includes the original "The Legend of Zelda," "Zelda II: The Adventure of Link," "Ocarina of Time," and "Majora's Mask" on a single GameCube disc. Also included are promotional materials concerning "Wind Waker" and a "Timeline of Zelda" retrospective featurette.
2. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Platform: Nintendo 64
US Release Year: 1998
Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: Set in the past, Ganondorf, the Gerudo King of Thieves, plans on stealing the Triforce and using its power to control the land of Hyrule. Link is given the task to stop him and must find a way to convince the various races of Hyrule to help him, along with the Ocarina of Time, in order to prevent darkness from overtaking his world.
3. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Platform: Nintendo Switch
US Release Year: 2017
Overall Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure, Sandbox)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: The first open-world Zelda game - plunge in to the wilderness, climb the highest peaks
or dive into the depths as you make your way across the land battling enemies that are
varied and dangerous. Hunt for ingredients to sustain you, uncover over 100 Shrines
of Trials and take on the puzzles inside to uncover items and rewards to aid your
adventure. Attire is everything - outfit yourself to survive harsh cold or brutal deserts,
maker yourself more stealthy or powerful. Assign the right weapon for the job - each
enemy has its own strength and weakness - almost anything can be used as a
weapon, but make sure you're prepared as every weapon can break. Use amiibos to
help on your journey - compatible figures can help you on your journey.
4. Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening
Platform: PlayStation 2
US Release Year: 2005
Overall Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
5. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
Platform: PlayStation 2
US Release Year: 2004
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure, Stealth)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Konami
Publisher: Konami
Synopsis: A prequel to the Metal Gear series, during the Cold War you play as Naked Snake, who has been sent to the wilderness of Russia to stop the Brezhnev faction and the deadly Cobra Unit after a nuclear explosion threatens to shatter the peace between the U.S. and Russia. As he proceeds on his mission, Snake discovers it's a cover for something far more coveted - with implications for the future of the world.
6. Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2007
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure, Third-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Naughty Dog
Publisher: Sony
Synopsis: Nathan Drake is about to uncover his families' legacy: after discovering the location of explorer Sir Francis Drake, it leads him on a path towards the fabled treasure of El Dorado. Dodging modern pirates and a fellow treasure hunter, Drake will have to use his wits and skills to survive the expedition and uncover the secret behind this long-lost treasure.
7. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Platform: Super Nintendo (SNES)
US Release Year: 1992
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: The evil wizard, Agahnim, is kidnapping young women who are the descendants of the great sages who once sealed away a great evil in the Golden Land. One dark and stormy night, Link and his uncle receive a telepathic message from princess Zelda saying that she is Agahnim's next target. They set off into the night to rescue her... but Link's uncle falls in combat leaving the young hero alone to take up the sword and shield to protect the princess and defeat the madman behind it all. However, not all is as it seems and Link soon finds himself drawn into an ages-old battle against an enemy with the unlimited power of Gold... Triforce.
8. Grand Theft Auto V
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2013
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox, Third-Person Shooter, Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Rockstar Games
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Synopsis: With the largest open-world yet to date, Grand Theft Auto V returns to the sun-drenched metropolis of Los Santos. This time to can switch between three main characters: Franklin, a one-time street gang member looking for a bigger score, Michael, an ex-con who finds his "retirement" anything but easy and Trevor, a maniac who prefers violence over anything else. Switch between the three on the fly and bring them together to take on some massive heists. The game features a host of extra content, from plumbing the depths of the ocean floor, to tennis matches, skydiving and much, much more. Plua, a new multiplayer mode redefines the open-world experience.
9. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Platform: PlayStation 4
US Release Year: 2016
Overall Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Naughty Dog
Publisher: Sony
Synopsis: It has been several years since Nathan Drake took his last adventure and had all but
retired from the game. But he has been forced back into the world of thieves - and this
time the mission is much more personal. His globe-trotting adventure to uncover a
conspiracy behind a hidden pirate treasure will push him to his limits - both physical and
mental, and he will have to decide what he's willing to sacrifice to save the ones he loves.
10. God of War III
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2010
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Beat ‘Em Up, Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Sony
Publisher: Sony
Synopsis: Kratos and the Titans have reached Olympus, but Kratos once again faces betrayal and finds himself in Hades. He will have to battle ghosts, gods and titans to reach Zeus and once again use Pandora's Box to turn the tide of battle in his favor.
