2004 was a year to remember in terms of gaming. It was in this year that we had some of the most iconic titles that the 2000s offered us, courtesy from companies like Rockstar, Ubisoft and up to Bethesda. The creme de la creme. Although many are quite good, only a few can claim the title of “the best of 2004.”
The gems you didn’t remember from 2004
So, since we are fans of nostalgia, we have investigated again with our colleagues at Metacriticto find out which are the five best video games that were released in 2004. So with that said, let’s start with the list.
5. Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow
The saga of Splinter Cell It’s one that we feel hasn’t received the attention it deserves recently, especially considering that it had some really good releases in the 2000s. Pandora TomorrowIt is considered one of the best of all time. It has a Metacritic rating of 93 out of 100.
4. Burnout 3: Takedown
The beginning of the new century was a very good time for driving simulators, coming out like hotcakes. One franchise that seems to have become a thing of the past is Burnoutwhich offered high-speed experiences with circuits that were quite good and varied for the time. This third title has a score of 94 on Metacritic.
3. Halo 2
If there is a saga exclusive to Microsoft consoles that has entered the hall of fame of video games, that is undoubtedly Halo. While all of his deliveries are very good and above, Halo 2manages to take home the bronze medal, becoming the third best game of 2004 according to Metacritic users with a rating of 95.
2. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Can you get more iconic than the GTA San Andreas? The answer is probably not. While it may look a bit dated today, respect, because this is surely the game of the franchise. Grand Theft Automost iconic of all. Such a gem could not have had a bad score on Metacritic, with an impressive 95.
1. Half-Life 2
There couldn’t be another video game in the top spot that wasn’t one of the best video games ever created according to the gamers who have been able to enjoy it. If the first installment was already good, then this sequel took it to the nth degree. It is the best title released in 2004 according to Metacritic users, with a score of 96.
And you? What is your favorite video game from 2004? The truth is that it was a great year for many generations of gamers, and as we have shown you here, there are many very iconic titles that, in fact, are still played today.