The 32 Best PC Games

GamePro has profiled what they feel are the thirty-two best video games ever to grace the PC. Notable mentions include System Shock 2, Deus Ex, Fallout 2, Diablo II, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and World of Warcraft.

Hundreds of servers, thousands of guilds, millions of subscribers. It’s the most popular MMO in history, and it ranks among the most recognizable brands in the world. Why is World of Warcraft today’s best computer game? Oh, let us count the ways. Because it’s accessible, a game that anyone can pick up and play. Because it has a depth and replayability that will keep veterans raiding for years on end. Because every facet of its experience has been polished to a sparkling sheen, from its moody, orchestral music, to its rich and epic storyline, to its unforgettable vistas and boundless customizability. We throw the word “redefine” around a lot as games journalists, but when it comes to WoW, it just fits. World of Warcraft has truly redefined online gaming.

Some head-scratchers and glaring omissions in there, but I suppose you’ll always have that with these sort of lists.