2007 was a phenomenon for the video games industry. This year defined the seventh generation of consoles, with developers finally developing powerful new hardware.
In this beautiful year, the new hardware of PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 delivered games more enormous and more spectacular than ever before.
Furthermore, Sony launched their very expensive PlayStation 3 in March in this beautiful year. Some franchises like Assasin’s Creed, Uncharted, and The Witcher debuted in 2007 video games.
Lots of creative video games were launched in 2007; we also witnessed the rise of Nintendo and its beautiful motion-sensing video games.
The popularity of the motion-sensing control game explodes in the UK, with the game getting high demands.
But sadly, Nintendo couldn’t keep up with the popular demand, which later had some seriously detrimental effects on the company’s image that year.
However, Nintendo is almost fucking up in this beautiful year of 2007, producing several other stunning games.
This record-breaking year of 2007 will always be remembered for so many incredible video games.
2007 video games like Halo 3, Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition, The Orange Box, The Legend of Zelda: The Phantom Hourglass, and so many other captivating games were on the market as 2007 video games.
So, read on as we discussed some of the favorite video games of 2007.
1. BioShock
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Playstation 3, Xbox 360. Mac OS X, IOS
Bioshock is a 2007 first-person shooter game published by 2k games. This video game is the successor to the 2004 cyberpunk epic system shock 2 and the system shock series in general. Bioshock wins numerous game of the year award.
Fans love this 2007 video game because of the game’s top mark graphics, sound, the originality of the game, the atmosphere, and the beautiful gameplay we see in the game.
Bioshock is a video game of 2007 set in 1960. The player guides the protagonist with the name Jack. Jack airplane crashes in the ocean Rapture city.
This rapture city was built by the business magnate Andrew Ryan. Ryan intended to make the town an isolated town where everyone and everything work together perfectly.
However, a genetic material ADAM that grants humans superhuman powers was discovered, initiating the city’s turbulent decline.
Furthermore, after jack’s airplane crash in this city, he tries to find a way to escape. But on his way to escape, he needs to fight through the hordes of ADAM-obsessed enemies and the iconic deadly Big Daddies.
The player jack can defeat the enemies he faces in several ways by using several weapons. The player has access to firearms; he can also utilize the plasmids that give unique powers.
The player can also defeat the enemy by turning Raptures defenses against them.
In conclusion, this 2007 video game was particularly praised by critics for its morality-based storyline and unique setting.
Also, the game was considered as one of the greatest video games of all time, winning several games of the year as described above. The video game was also successful commercially.
2. Super Mario Galaxy
Platforms: Wii, Shield Tablet
Super Mario Galaxy is one of the 2007 video games developed and published by Nintendo. This video game is the third 3D game in the Super Mario series. You have to give it to Nintendo for this game.
They went to the drawing board and came back with a true genius producing this captivating video game in 2007.
However, the Wii dominated the seventh console generation of games, so no one predicted it.
Furthermore, the creative level of this video game is top-notched. The game is not afraid to take chances on some wacky ideas. They shift perspective, toy with physics, throw Mario in multiple power-up suits.
This 2007 video game features Mario, who embarks on a quest. Mario is embarking on a quest to save Princess Peach and the universe from the browser.
This is the first level of the game, and after the player is successful with this mission, the player can move up to another more complex level.
The player will play the game with the name Luigi for a harder experience in the more challenging level.
This level consists of some creative adventures like galaxies filled with worlds and minor planets with different gravity variations. Furthermore, the player competes at each level, fighting for power stars.
Lastly, Super Mario Galaxy was successful commercially, with many praising the video game as one of the greatest video games of all time.
The game receives outstanding critics from fans citing the game graphics, the gravity mechanism, and level of design. Fans also praised the sound, the settings, and the storyline.
3. Assassin’s Creed
Platforms: Playstation 3, Xbox 360
Assassin’s Creed is one of the 2007 video games featuring the 12th Century assassin Altair. This video game astounds all who play this epic in the virtual world the player explores.
This video game is an open-world action video game. This exciting video game marks the start of a franchise that has become a Ubisoft jewel for years.
Furthermore, this video game features the fictional millennia-old struggle between the assassins that fight for peace at free will—also featuring the Templar. They desire peace through order and control.
Assassin’s Creed intertwines between historical fiction, science fiction, and the actual world-historical event. The player controls the historical assassin and plays as someone caught in the assassin Templar conflict in the present-day framing story.
Furthermore, this captivating series receives several positive critics from fans for its good visuals, game design, and narratives. Also, the game was a success commercially, selling over 155 million copies as of October 2020, becoming Ubisoft best selling franchise.
Not only did this 2007 video game become the best-selling Ubisoft franchise, but the video game is also one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time.
Lastly, they also received multiple awards and nominations, including the game of the year nomination.
4. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Mac OS X, and Wii
Call of duty 4: Modern Warfare is one of the fascinating 2007 video games. This video game is a first-person shooter video game developed by infinity ward.
Furthermore, this video game looks like a Hollywood movie due to some superbly crafted cinematic sequences. Don’t mind my exaggeration.
It doesn’t exactly look like a Hollywood movie, but this video game seriously gives us something close to a movie.
This video game takes the storyline to 2011, featuring a radical leader that eliminated the president of an unknown country in the middle east.
Furthermore, this video game receives several positive critics from fans worldwide. They praise the video game for its gameplay and storyline.
However, some criticized the game for its lack of innovation. But this criticism did not stop the game from winning numerous awards from gaming websites.
Lastly, some people believe the game is one of the greatest video games of all time. The game also sold a whopping seven million copies as of January 2008, and by November 2014, over 16 million copies had been sold.
The video game was a success in the commercial market.
5. Halo 3
Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series.
Halo 3 is one of the 2007 video games. This video game is a first-person shooter video game developed by Bungie. Halo 3 is the third installment in the Halo franchise.
Furthermore, the story of this video game centers on the interstellar war between twenty-sixth-century humanity. The covenant is a collection of the Allien race and the Allien parasite flood.
Furthermore, the player assumes the role of the master chef, an enhanced supersoldier that battles the covenant and the flood. Moreover, the player has access to vehicles and weapons.
Lastly, the game was well-received by critics. Halo 3 is also frequently listed as one of the greatest video games of all time. This video game was a success commercially.
6. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Window
The elder scrolls IV: Oblivion is one of the 2007 video games. Developed by Bethesda. This video game was on the market on the 27th of April 2007.
The development team’s motto is to Live another life in another world. This game is characterized by its unlimited possibilities. The player can be whoever you want and can do whatever he likes.
Furthermore, in this exciting video game, the player has many tasks like finding missing people, Solving conspiracies, and finding and returning valuable goods.
However, there are over 1000 non-player characters in this game that the player can explore.
This 2007 video game is also successful commercially, selling millions of copies nationwide. Also, this movie was nominated for several games of the year awards.
After receiving so much positive criticism from the fans, some believe this video game is one of the best videos ever produced.
7. The Orange Box
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, macOS
The orange box is one of the 2007 video games. Published by EA and developed by Valve. This exciting game is one of the five triple-A-rated video games that debuted on consoles.
Furthermore, this video game represents an ideal chance for Playstation 3 users who missed out on the game the first time around to experience next-generation gaming at its very best.
This 2007 video game is also successful commercially, selling millions of copies nationwide. Also, this movie was nominated for several games of the year awards.
After receiving so much positive criticism from the fans, some believe this video game is one of the best videos ever produced.
8. The Legend Of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
Platforms: Nintendo DS, Wii U
The Legend Of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass is one of the types of video games of 2007 developed and published by Nintendo. This fascinating 2007 video game made its debut on DS incredibly.
Furthermore, this video game received several positive critics from fans worldwide, citing its Carton-style graphics and intuitive control.
Fans worldwide also praise the video game for its incredible storyline and fascinating adventures, becoming known for its excellent franchise.
Furthermore, the title of this video game is ideal for hard-core fans of this series representing the perfect entry point for newcomers.
This 2007 video game is also successful commercially, selling millions of copies nationwide. Also, this movie was nominated for several games of the year awards.
After receiving so much positive criticism from the fans, some believe this video game is one of the best videos ever produced.
9. God of War 11
Platforms: PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3
God of war is a 2007 video game developed and published by Sony. God of war video game is an excellent game that will hook you right to the end from the moment you switch it on.
This video game will surely give you a Hollywood vibes movie trailer that provides you with a great taste of what is to come.
This video game features stunning views, the right amount of exploration, and great puzzles. Furthermore, this 2007 video game is also successful commercially, selling millions of copies nationwide. Also, this movie was nominated for several games of the year awards.
After receiving so much positive criticism from the fans, some believe this video game is one of the best videos ever produced.
10. SEGA Rally
Platforms: Playstation 3
Sega rally is one of the 2007 video games published by PlayStation 3. This video game retains its original feeling, having low flying helicopters and hot air balloons and having an odd Zebra thrown in.
Furthermore, this exciting video game receives several positive critics from fans worldwide, praising its graphics and compelling storyline.
This 2007 video game is also successful commercially, selling millions of copies nationwide. Also, this movie was nominated for several games of the year awards.
After receiving so much positive criticism from the fans, some believe this video game is one of the best videos ever produced.
In conclusion, we have to give it to Playstation for being the most improved game console. PlayStation has long been in the shadow of the excellent Nintendo ever since, but in this beautiful year, they have finally grown and can now give Nintendo something to be thinking about and up their game console. Furthermore, they are here to stay.
