15 Best Years In Video Game History

15. 2002

Notable Releases - Metroid Prime, The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, GTA: Vice City, Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind

Once the Xbox, PS2, and the GameCube were all released, the console war had officially entered the sixth generation of gaming. The PS2 may have conquered its rivals in terms of sales, but one cannot deny how every system had plenty to offer, especially in 2002.

The GameCube had an astonishing collection that year, including Metroid Prime, Wind Waker, Eternal Darkness, Animal Crossing, and Resident Evil Remake. Mere months after the Xbox was launched, it dropped Splinter Cell, Kingdom Hearts, Onimusha 2, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4. Sony had the least games to offer of the lot, but PS2 owners didn't care, since they got their hands on Ratchet & Clank, Sly Cooper, and of course, GTA: Vice City. With the release of Warcraft III, Mafia, Morrowind, and Medieval: Total War, everything was coming up roses for PC users.

Because 2002 had a deluge of fantastic games, you may wonder how it ranks so low on this list. It may be hard to believe, but there are many other years where players had an even better selection to choose from.