{"id":40659,"date":"2012-07-04T01:52:51","date_gmt":"2012-07-03T23:52:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/?p=40659"},"modified":"2012-07-04T16:18:34","modified_gmt":"2012-07-04T14:18:34","slug":"top-rated-pc-games-of-all-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/features\/40659-top-rated-pc-games-of-all-time","title":{"rendered":"Top rated PC games of all time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>PC gamers have never had a lack of quality games. Topping the &#8220;best games of all time&#8221; lists seem to be PC exclusives that have redefined and shaped the industry over the last couple generations of gaming.<\/p>\n<p>But what are the top rated PC games of all time? Aggregating the scores of <span style=\"color: #333333;\">Metacritic<\/span> and Gamerankings (despite the community being torn on their existence), the highest scoring games that have been keeping gamers clicking are:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Baldur\u2019s Gate II: Shadows of Amn (<span style=\"color: #333333;\">95<\/span>\/93.97%)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>PC gamers expected a lot from the Baldur\u2019s Gate sequel, which was fair given the series\u2019 strong debut. Baldur\u2019s Gate II: Shadows of Amn marked a triumphant return for BioWare and proved that the studio knew what they were doing in the RPG department. The deep RPG elements were unparalleled for its time, raising the bar in the genre for competitors to scratch their heads over.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_40732\" style=\"width: 609px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Balders-Gate-II-Shadows-of-Amn.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40732\" class=\" wp-image-40732\" title=\"Balders Gate II Shadows of Amn\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Balders-Gate-II-Shadows-of-Amn.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"599\" height=\"344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Balders-Gate-II-Shadows-of-Amn.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Balders-Gate-II-Shadows-of-Amn-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Balders-Gate-II-Shadows-of-Amn-80x45.jpg 80w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Balders-Gate-II-Shadows-of-Amn-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Balders-Gate-II-Shadows-of-Amn-250x143.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-40732\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Baldur\u2019s Gate II: Shadows of Amn<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Bioshock (96\/94.44%)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For a game to stand out in 2007 is quite the achievement, as 2007 was said to be one of the best years in gaming ever. The original Bioshock injected a new level of creativity and diversity needed in the FPS genre, with the brand new setting &#8211; the underwater city of Rapture. Players could combine spells and shooting combat, along with a gorgeous art style, which resulted in an incredibly unique experience.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_40662\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bioshock.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40662\" class=\" wp-image-40662 \" title=\"bioshock\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bioshock.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bioshock.png 800w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bioshock-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bioshock-80x45.png 80w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bioshock-100x56.png 100w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bioshock-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bioshock-170x96.png 170w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bioshock-297x167.png 297w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bioshock-530x298.png 530w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bioshock-625x351.png 625w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bioshock-250x140.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-40662\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bioshock<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Half-Life (96\/94.28%)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A scientific accident kicked off the memorable experience that was the original Half-Life. 1998 brought us the PC classic from Valve, and being relatively unknown at that point in time, Valve surprised everyone by showing the industry how an FPS adventure should be made. The game also added a strong sci-fi universe around the game, which found new branches in the form of Portal.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_40664\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Half-Life.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40664\" class=\" wp-image-40664 \" title=\"Half Life\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Half-Life.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Half-Life.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Half-Life-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Half-Life-250x187.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-40664\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Half-Life<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>The Orange Box (96\/95.82%)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Orange Box is a little bit of a cheat. It\u2019s Valve combining three of their babies into one box for the price of a single game &#8211; and it was excellent. Half Life 2: Episode 2, Team Fortress 2 and the surprise hit of 2007, Portal, made up the deal, which showed Vavle\u2019s true potential and bigger ambition beyond that of Half-Life.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_40665\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Portal.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40665\" class=\"wp-image-40665 \" title=\"Portal\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Portal.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"377\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-40665\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Portal<\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Half-Life 2 (96\/95.31%)<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Once again, Valve managed to up-the-ante by bringing a sequel to (at the time of its release) the best game on PC, Half-Life. The follow-up continued the story of the crowbar-wielding engineer Gordon Freeman, as he had to survive City 17, which has been turned into a dystopian stronghold. Half-Life 2 introduced unparalleled graphics, a relative physics system and a great story \u2013 a solid combination that became incredibly easy to admire.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_40663\" style=\"width: 611px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Half-Life-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40663\" class=\" wp-image-40663 \" title=\"Half Life 2\" src=\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Half-Life-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"601\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Half-Life-2.jpg 615w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Half-Life-2-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/Half-Life-2-250x156.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-40663\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Half-Life 2<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">What is your favourite PC game ever? 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