So, I'm trying to determine a list of the best GameCube games.  I've been looking to buy a GameCube (or possibly a Panasonic Q), and some games, but I'm having a hard time trying to nail down the "best" games for the system.  Here's what I got so far:

1.  Animal Crossing
2.  Sonic Gems Collection
3.  Eternal Darkness
4.  Legend of Zelda Collector's Edition
5.  Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
6.  Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
7.  Mario Kart Double Dash
8.  MGS: Twin Snakes
9.  Metroid Prime 1 and 2
10.  Paper Mario
11.  Pikman 1 or 2
12.  Resident Evil
13.  Skies of Arcadia
14.  Starfox Adventures
15.  Starfox Assault
16.  Super Mario Sunshine
17.  Super Smash Bros Melee
18.  Wave Race: Blue Storm
 
If anyone else can recommend anything, it'd be much appreciated.  Thanks.

So, I'm trying to determine a list of the best GameCube games.  I've been looking to buy a GameCube (or possibly a Panasonic Q), and some games, but I'm having a hard time trying to nail down the "best" games for the system.  Here's what I got so far:

1.  Animal Crossing
2.  Sonic Gems Collection
3.  Eternal Darkness
4.  Legend of Zelda Collector's Edition
5.  Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
6.  Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
7.  Mario Kart Double Dash
8.  MGS: Twin Snakes
9.  Metroid Prime 1 and 2
10.  Paper Mario
11.  Pikman 1 or 2
12.  Resident Evil
13.  Skies of Arcadia
14.  Starfox Adventures
15.  Starfox Assault
16.  Super Mario Sunshine
17.  Super Smash Bros Melee
18.  Wave Race: Blue Storm
 
If anyone else can recommend anything, it'd be much appreciated.  Thanks.

I think you just named all the gamecube games.....

You missed Resident Evil 4, dude. And P.N. 03 is pretty good.

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance is an excellent game.

You can go ahead and take those starfox games off that list.

" You can go ahead and take those starfox games off that list. "

I rather enjoyed Viewtiful Joe

TimeSplitters 2

Resident Evil 4
 Legend of Zelda
 Soulcalibur
 Beyond Good & Evil
 Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones
 Mega Man Anniversary Collection
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And of course Mortal Kombat Gold

That version of Killer 7 is slightly better than its PS2 counterpart in terms of loading times etc., though it does come on two discs. And yeah, Viewtiful Joe and its sequel are pretty great. Would probably consider Double Dash and the Star Fox games non-essential but if that's your bag, whatever. I DO own both Starfox Adventures and the aforementioned Double Dash (though I DID get it for a dollar) so slightly hypocritical, but there ya go.

Resident Evil Zero
I am honestly drawing a bit of a blank here.

I purposefully didn't put multi-platform games on the list, like Viewtiful Joe, Beyond Good & Evil, Mega Man Anniversary Collection, etc.  I did put Resident Evil (remake) down at no. 12.  I already got RE 4 for the PS2, and PC (I think).

I only ever played 2 GC games to completion. Resident Evil 1 Remake, and F-Zero GX. And I guess Bro Melee. So 3. Those were pretty good games.

I might buy these Gamecube games... Jedi Knight II: Jedi Academy, Gun, Baten Kaitos, Super Mario Brothers Strikers and Custom Robo. Some people liked Metal Arms: Glitch in the System.

I will add my recommendation to Tales of Symphonia and Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance. Those two games easily rank up there for my favorite games of all time (in my opinion).

Why a gamecube?  You can play that stuff on the wii (I'm sure you know), and it's rumored there will be a price drop for the console.

You got them all to be honest, the only games i would add there would be resident evil zero (as a RE fan)

" Why a gamecube?  You can play that stuff on the wii (I'm sure you know), and it's rumored there will be a price drop for the console. "

" You missed Resident Evil 4, dude. And P.N. 03 is pretty good. "

Yeah Skies of Arcadia!

Soul Calibur 2 on the gamecube is pretty good and is the best version because of Link! I think you are mostly covered but donkey konga and warioware are good if you are looking for party games.

Luigi's Mansion.

Luigi's Mansion: Game of the year 2001 (through 2011)

F-Zero GX is really awesome. Fire Emblem-if you can get it.

" Luigi's Mansion: Game of the year 2001 (through 2011) "

Viewtiful Joe 1 and 2 were both fantastic.

I recommend Geist.

" @Icicle7x3 said:

" You can go ahead and take those starfox games off that list. "

Star Fox Adventures was good. Screw the haters. "

Rogue Leader is also missing from your list. Its seriously one of the best star wars games.

" TimeSplitters 2

TimeSplitters: Future Perfect

Freedom Fighters

From Russia With Love

"

Timesplitters: Future Perfect was the last FPS that I enjoyed. Such an amazing game.

" I think you just named all the gamecube games..... "

Resident Evil Zero is still great.

Paper Mario?

Eternal Darkness!

I purposefully didn't put multi-platform games on the list, like Viewtiful Joe, Beyond Good & Evil, Mega Man Anniversary Collection, etc.  I did put Resident Evil (remake) down at no. 12.  I already got RE 4 for the PS2, and PC (I think).

Jungle Beat and Battalion Wars? Though Metroid Prime, Melee, and Double Dash are my faves.

Old thread.

But add Tales of Symphonia to that list. The best Tales game, hands down, and a solid JRPG without the boring JRPG combat.

@Hizang said:

Yea thats a pretty good list, 1080 Avalance?

I have an unhealthy obsession with that game.. and Ricky Winterborn. Hahahaha. Well, use too anyway..

There is this game that I'm trying to find which is amazing! A man is killed in broad daylight after he exits his home (I'm assuming he's Japanese. He is gorgeous with beautiful white hair). He is stabbed in the back. He is revived by an androgynous creature (a type of spirit) that tells him that he will help him find out who killed him. If he finds out who kills him, he will be able to stop his death from happening. The man must delve in his past (using time travel) to piece clues together to find out whom has killed him. I know I LOVE this game but I have no idea what it is called. Judging by the description though, you should find yourself intrigued a bit at least.

No one said Zelda Windwaker? Was that not a Gamecube game?

For some reason...just today...buying a Gamecube popped into my brain and won't go away. I must be going slightly insane myself. I thought maybe I should just get a Wii but having a Gamecube just sounds more intriguing.

So thanks for the list. I may actually follow thru with this. I really miss the Resident Evil remake that never got released on anything else.

No one said Zelda Windwaker? Was that not a Gamecube game?

For some reason...just today...buying a Gamecube popped into my brain and won't go away. I must be going slightly insane myself. I thought maybe I should just get a Wii but having a Gamecube just sounds more intriguing.

So thanks for the list. I may actually follow thru with this. I really miss the Resident Evil remake that never got released on anything else.

@Hailinel said:

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance is an excellent game.

Fire Emblem by far.

Ikaruga, though I don't know if you consider that multiplatform. You also forgot Resident Evil 0, which was an excellent game.

@Hailinel said:

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance is an excellent game.

Damm right, I have played through this so many times. Genius stuff.

Ikaruga.

Didn't they rerelease Resident Evil's 1-3 on the gamecube? I know they did 1 and 2. As said before Tales is great. Baten Kaitos is cool because it is completely different from your standard JRPG.

I wouldn't bother, all of the good games will cost a lot of money.

Goddamnit who tricked me in to posting advice in a necro-ed thread.