Best 1997 Video Games
The list below shows ratings based on thousands of reviews taken from many different websites like Metacritic, Steam, Gamespot, Amazon, Game Critics and much more I have then averaged out the overall score for each game released in 1997 according to Wikipedia.
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- DirectorMartin HollisStarsKevin BaylissKen LobbScott HochbergJames Bond must track down agent-turned-terrorist Alec Trevelyan to stop the launch of a powerful satellite. Play the game that set the stage for the First-person shooter genre on the console.
- DirectorToru HagiharaStarsRobert BelgradeRamsay ScottKimberly ForsytheRichter Belmont has vanished just as Castlevania reemerged from the mists. Meanwhile, Alucard, the bastard son of Dracula, has awakened from his eternal slumber, intent on destroying his evil father once and for all.
- DirectorKatsuhiro HaradaMasahiro KimotoStarsIsshin ChibaAlex EasleyBanjô Ginga19 years after the second King of Iron Fist Tournament, Heihachi Mishima hosts the third Tournament to attract Toshin, a God who killed the mother of his grandson, Jin Kazama.
- DirectorYoshinori KitaseYasushi MatsumuraMasato YagiA former soldier from an evil company joins a mercenary clan to fight the company he once served.
- DirectorJonathan AckleyLarry AhernStarsDominic ArmatoAlexandra BoydEarl BoenAfter unwittingly turning his true love Elaine into solid gold with a cursed engagement ring, Guybrush Threepwood must find a map, a ship and a crew, sail to Blood Island and track down an uncursed diamond ring to reverse the curse.
- DirectorKazunori YamauchiGran Turismo is a sim racing video game that emulates the appearance and performance of a large selection of vehicles, nearly all of which are licensed reproductions of real-world automobiles.
- DirectorFeargus UrquhartStarsCharlie AdlerRichard Dean AndersonJeff BennettAfter being sent by the overseer of his vault to search for a new water purifying chip, the player discovers the horrors of post apocalyptic America, and the threat of the Master's Army.
- DirectorChristopher BaileyTetrisphere adds a new dimension to the classic Tetris gameplay. As usual, you drop pieces into the playing field to eliminate the blocks and clear the field. This time, however, the playing field is a sphere, and you must turn the sphere around to find a place to drop the pieces, and eventually get to the core to win. As you clear the field, certain moves may reveal magic items to help get to the core (rockets, dynamite, etc.).
- StarsJohn Patrick LowrieChris TaylorIn the distant future, humanity rules the Milky Way with help from AIs, known as the Core. They prospered in peace, however, things changed when the Core tried to enforce a "patterning" process, forcefully uploading minds to a machine.
- DirectorTakao ShimizuStarsDaisuke GôriKyôko TongûTomohisa AsôMad scientist Andross arises as the emperor of Venom and declares war on the entire Lylat System, starting with Corneria. General Pepper sends in the Star Fox team to protect the key planets of the Lylat System and stop Dr. Andross.
- StarsGeoffrey Charlton-PerrinJeff MorrowIt is the 17th year of war between the Free Cities of the North and the Undead. Humanity is hanging on by a thread as they fight a desperate battle to push back the armies of the dead and their dread masters, The Fallen Lords.
- DirectorScott EwersStarsJason CourtAngela HarryChristopher NeameYou play as Kyle Katarn, a mercenary whose skills progress into becoming a Jedi knight, to stop a team of dark Jedis from taking the valley of the Jedi's power.
- DirectorLorne LanningStarsJosh GabrielLorne LanningAfter Abe, a Mudokon slave worker born into captivity finds out the horrible truth that the food products being created in the factory he works in are made out of Mudokon, he sets out to save the other Mudokon's and tries to escape.
- StarsKentarô ItôRyôtarô OkiayuRyûzaburô ÔtomoA Reploid Army declares war on the human race after being labeled as Mavericks, so X and Zero fight their way to stop this uprising and discover who is behind this.
- DirectorHideki KonnoStarsAsako HaruhanaTomoko MarunoCharles MartinetNintendo's finest from the Mushroom Kingdom gather to race for first place in a multi-player mayhem classic for the Nintendo 64.
- StarsJack AngelBeau BillingsleaDorothy BlassFormer marshal James Anderson is living a quiet life with his wife and young daughter when a railroad baron's thugs kill his wife and kidnap his daughter to force him to sell his farm. He sets out to track down his daughter and the baron whatever the cost.
- StarsIsaac MarshallHelen CoombsMichael KelbaughSome defective nuclear missiles starts to leak on it's way to a a safe detonation site, The damaged carrier locked on to the most direct route. You have to help clear a path to help the carrier arrive.
- DirectorLee SchunemanStarsKevin BaylissJohnni ChristensenEveline FischerTimber the Tiger comes to Timber's Island for a pleasant vacation. But when the evil space pig, Wizpig, takes over the Island and attempts to kidnap the cuddly cub, Diddy Kong and his friends try to get rid of Wizpig for once and for all.
- DirectorYoshinori KawanoStarsCorey SevierMayumi TanakaTracy RyanIn a world covered by endless water, a new Megaman is searching high-tech underground ruins for quantum refractors.
- StarsStephan WeyteJace HallBetrayed by the evil deity that he served in life (and death), Caleb rises from the grave seeking vengeance and answers.
- DirectorJordan MechnerStarsDavid SvenssonDunya DjordjevicKarl-Heinz Teuber1914: Innocent fugitive Robert Cath boards the Orient Express three days before the outbreak of WW1 and must stay alive until "the end of the line".
- StarsRichard RidingsDene CarterAs the Dungeon Keeper, your mission is to rule over the darkest dungeons of Britannia and, whenever necessary, to get rid of any annoying knight or adventurer who comes for your treasure.
- StarsCarly Staehlin-TaylorA single marine crash lands on an alien planet. You mission is to destroy the bio-mechanical enemy and the big gun.
- StarsBill MartinNeil RossJennifer HaleStart a campaign through a galaxy far, far away as a pilot for the Rebellion or the Galactic Empire. Earn awards and unlock more powerful ships to complete the campaign as you progress. First person pilot-in-cockpit shooter.
- DirectorIan GrieveStarsBurt CaesarWilliam DufrisRobert FirthThe Earth is fully stripped of natural resources by the fifth millennium. As a result, the Earth Empire sends out expeditionary sleeper ships to distant planets found to have abundant natural resources and harvest them. The discovery of hyperspace technology accelerates the Empire's interstellar expansion. As the colonies become more prosperous, the inhabitants become discontent as most of their mined resources are used to benefit Earth. A peaceful insurrection in the 47th century only results in the Earth Empire's leader, the Tzar, personally leading the destruction of a rebellious planet. Stunned by the carnage, the other colonies band together as the League of Free Worlds, with a man known as the Father leading the fight.
- DirectorAdam FoshkoStarsSteven PetrarcaTom WilsonLauren SinclairTwelve years after the end of the Kilrathi war, the Terran Confederation must once again call upon its military to defend itself against a new and unknown alien menace.
- Panzer General II is a turn-based strategy game set in World War II, with scenarios set in Eastern and Western Europe, North Africa and even an alternate ''what-if'' scenario set in the USA.
- 11 combatants from the popular world of Virtua Fighter collide with 11 combatants from the Fighting Vipers universe in this fast paced 3D tournament fighting game.
- DirectorBruce ShelleyLead an ancient culture from the Stone Age to the Iron Age, forge a civilisation, and destroy your enemies.
- DirectorAndrew S. GavinJason RubinStarsClancy BrownBrendan O'BrienVicki WintersCrash Bandicoot is on an adventure to collect crystals and help Dr. Neo Cortex save the world.
- DirectorRobyn C. MillerRichard Vander WendeTim GreenbergStarsJohn KestonSheila GooldRand MillerAfter the events of Myst (1993), the Stranger travels to Riven to help Atrus by rescuing his wife Catherine, trapping his father Gehn and saving the Rivenese before their world collapses.
- StarsDean SeltzerPeter SuarezDavid DienstbierJoshua Fireseed has to replace his uncle as the Turok who is a man who saves the world from dinosaurs and aliens.
- StarsJudith GibbinsMassimo MarinoniSimon GreenallLara Croft returns to set out on a quest for the mysterious Dagger of Xian. Hot on her tail are Marco Bartoli and his cult Fiamma Nera who want the dagger for themselves as it is reputed to transform its wearer into a dragon.
- DirectorHideo YoshizawaStarsFujiko TakimotoKumiko WatanabeKlonoa, a cat-like creature and his spirit friend Huepow travel through 12 levels of action to save the dream world of Phantomile from an evil spirit intent on turning it into a world of nightmares.
- StarsBjorn LynneAllister BrimbleTom EastwoodSequel to the artillery tactical game Worms. Control an army of worms in combat using a collection of eclectic weaponry such as bazookas, dynamite, grenades, cluster bombs, homing missiles, banana bombs and the holy hand grenade.
- StarsKerri HoskinsJohn TurkRichard DivizioCorrupted Elder God Shinnok attacks his former comrades who trapped him in the Netherrealm years before the 1992 tournament. When Quan Chi allies with Shinnok, Earthrealm's warriors take part in the battle between good and evil.
- DirectorDen MurayamaStarsNigel HoggeThousands of years ago, the holy man known to history as Toroah the Messiah traveled far and wide across the continent of Sostegaria, spreading his teachings throughout the land. After his death, his descendants and heirs assumed absolute political power over the region, forming the basis of the Holy Ashah Dynasty and ruling through a combination of religious doctrine and military power for millennia. The kings and queens of the Holy Ashah Dynasty, however, did not always rule wisely or justly, and, as time passed, the citizenry began to resent the power of their leaders. Fifteen years ago, this growing discontent found its ultimate expression in the person of Arris the Sage, who united the desperate and resentful anti-royal factions throughout Sostegaria and shaped them into a powerful guerrilla army. Under the cunning leadership of Arris, this Liberation Army managed to outwit and outmaneuver the Royal Army, and finally smashed through to the palace of the Ashah Dynasty itself, and burnt it to the ground. With the monarchy dissolved, the rebels establish a ruling council founded on the principles of democracy and popular sovereignty. From the ashes of the Holy Ashah Empire emerges the Republic of Ishtaria. The leaders of the revolution naturally assumed leadership positions within the new republic: all, that is, except for Arris himself, who suddenly disappeared and has not been seen of, nor heard of, ever since.
- StarsJohn William GaltLee JacksonLani MinellaPower corrupts companies for defense and Shadow Warrior Lo Wang discovers Master Zilla's plan to take over Japan, using creatures summoned from the dark side. A man of honor, Lo Wang quit, only to be Zilla's next target.
- DirectorTim WilliamsStarsTommy TallaricoTim WilliamsKurt Hectic, a janitor aboard a space station 'Jim Dandy', has to save the Earth from an alien invasion, with the help of an experimental coil suit.
- StarsRhys DavisCallum JonesSpike RobinsonAs a young street hustler you explore the free worlds of Liberty City, Vice City and San Andreas while doing jobs and assignments.
- DirectorHitoshi OkunoThe evil Altair is using the Omni Cube to drain energy from Planet Bomber. With the aid of a mysterious helper, you must defeat Altair, and restore calm to Planet Bomber.
- DirectorElijah Ilyas KadujiStarsFaye MoreyTony TaylorDrive through cities, mine and industrial areas collecting bonuses, damaging competitors' cars, or by running over pedestrians in Carmageddon.
- Europe 1815: Seven nations vie with each other. Take control of one of these powers and try to gain world domination.
- DirectorShinichi ShimomuraDark Matter shatters the planet's rings. He then proceeds to possess various Dream-Landers, including King Dedede. Kirby and Gooey then team up with Rick, Coo, and Kine, as well as new characters Pitch, ChuChu, and Nago.
- DirectorHayato KajiStarsAi OrikasaTakeshi AonoJûrôta KosugiA mysterious robot lands on Earth, along with a powerful substance, which Dr. Wily plans to harness to take over the world. Mega Man must stop him and discover who the mysterious robot is.
- DirectorTakashi IizukaA compilation/revamp of Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2, 3, and Sonic and Knuckles for the Sega Saturn. Changes include minor bug fixes, Sonic and Knuckles' lock-on technology being added to the three earlier titles, being able play as Knuckles in Sonic 1, being able to play as Tails in Sonic and Knuckles, two new difficulties/stage layouts, the ability to spin dash (introduced in Sonic 2) in the first Sonic the Hedgehog, play Special Stages separately, a "Time Attack" mode, a "Time Out" option to disable the in-game time limits, and an optional mission list. There is also an interactive museum where you can view concept art, manuals, character portfolios, music, and original Japanese advertisements.
- DirectorJoseph D. KucanStarsMartin AzarowMark BenninghoffenWarren BurtonYou play a blade runner investigating a series of violent replicant crimes, only to discover far more than you bargained for.
- StarsDred FoxxLea AlomarMichele BurksPaRappa the Rapper is a rhythm video game developed by NanaOn-Sha and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation in Japan in 1996 and worldwide in 1997. Created by music producer Masaya Matsuura in collaboration with artist Rodney Greenblat, the game features unique visual design and rap-based gameplay and is considered the first true rhythm game.
- DirectorLaird M. MalamedStarsErick AvariDirk BenedictRip TaylorThe player is "AFGNCAAP", a salesperson for the Frobozz Electric Company sent to the underground kingdom of Zork that's currently under the tyrannical rule of Grand Inquisitor, Mir Yannick, who has banned all magic.
- After Heretic and Hexen, the third and final Serpent Rider, Eidolon, besieges the world of Thyrion. Only four brave souls; a Paladin, a Crusader, an Assassin and a Necromancer can face him and the Four Horsemen of the apocalypse.
- DirectorWes JenkinsStarsJune ForayDavid L. LanderJohn MorrisAction, adventure game set on Lego Island were you have to race, solve problems, build, chase and explore!
- StarsAiichirou HosoiKenichi KannoErika KitazatoWCW vs. NWO: World Tour features professional wrestlers from the WCW and NWO stables, and uses the revolutionary "grappling system." Fight in a range of match modes, or enter a league or tournament mode which remained unique to the game.
- StarsJonathan ArisRufus, King of the Gobbos, watches a baby crocodile float downriver. This crocodile, Croc, is raised by the Gobbos and becomes one of their own. Now that Croc has grown, he must return to Gobbo Valley to protect them from the Dantinis.
- DirectorHideki KonnoToshihiko NakagoBaby Bowser has cast a spell on Yoshi's world, turning it into the pages of a picture book. It is up to the remaining Yoshi's to restore happiness to the world.
- DirectorStarr LongStarsEv LunningThis persistent world game allows picking adventure (and therefore plot) across varied cities, dungeons and oceans. Players can chat, build clans, own homes, and develop their skills in various areas of magic, crafting, and fighting.
- StarsJim ConradNeed for Speed II allows players to race exotic cars again in multiple gameplay modes. The sequel features customizable car paint and car components.
- DirectorBill O'NeilDimitrios TianisStarsJohn TurkRichard DivizioMichael GarveyThe story of mortal kombat fighter Sub zero, a ninja who accidently gives a spiritual amulet to evil sorcerer Quan chi.
- A racing game featuring characters from the Sonic games.