18 Essential Landmark Titles Every Gamer Must Play

14. Bioshock

BioShock isn't a seminal game because of its gameplay features per se - it's a seminal game because of the way it feels throughout. By combining a perfectly crafted artistic style with a haunting soundtrack and storyline, the game creates an atmosphere that is wholly enthralling. From the moment Jack enters through the doors of Rapture, the world is set up with such detail and intricacy that it is difficult not to be completely taken in by the retro-futuristic splendour. In actuality, fighting off hordes of splicers barely even matters because what's really important is going through the motions of gameplay, just so that you can advance to the next astounding set piece. Having said that though, few things can replicate the sinking feeling experienced upon a first encounter with a Big Daddy. What may seem an initially ludicrous-looking enemy inevitably turns out to be pants-wettingly terrifying every single time.