5 Best Video Games Released In 2001

The skateboarding phenomenon was at its peak in the early 2000s, making Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 an instant hit. With the recent remaster of Pro Skate 1 &  2, fans are eagerly awaiting an announcement for the subsequent installment to have another chance to shine.

#4 Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty

Metal Gear Solid has been a long-standing franchise with many achievements. The 2nd entry, Sons of Liberty, was an innovative paragon and was responsible for influencing many future games’ designs. Praised for its gameplay, storytelling, and artistic direction, Sons of Liberty is still one of the best video games of all time.

#3 Super Smash Bros. Melee

Still one of the most competitive fighting games hosted at tournaments across the globe, Super Smash Bros. Melee has remained steadfast since its debut. Launching with one of Nintendo’s greatest consoles, the GameCube, Melee features several new upgrades, features, and mechanics from the previous Nintendo 64 Smash Bros. version.

This version of Smash Bros. is still one of the best party-game experiences for anyone looking for some solid couch-coop/vs gameplay. Melee was not only one of the best games of 2001, but it’s also one of the best games today, if you can find a copy.

#2 Halo: Combat Evolved

Everyone’s introduction to Microsoft’s monolithic series, as well as a lot of players’ introduction to online gameplay. The Halo franchise is still insanely popular, and the original entry has a surprising amount of replayability while featuring an admirable campaign.

Thanks to The Master Chief Collection, fans of the series can still experience this FPS gem today.

#1 Golden Sun

Possibly the most extraordinary RPG and one of the best video games on the GBA, Golden Sun is a masterpiece on the go. Everything about this game and its hardware for the year 2001 was revolutionary.

The sound, the graphics, the combat, the magic: all coalesce into one of the best video games of all time, earning its place as a certified timeless RPG.

Final Thoughts

Of course, there are more superb titles from the year 2001, Silent Hill 2, Devil May Cry, Final Fantasy X, and Grand Theft Auto III, to name a few. Each is special in its own right, and each is impactful on a personal level.

Remember, these are not definitive rankings, but these are our rankings, and they’re all subjective.