Top 100 sports games

For loyal MMA fans who want a realistic simulation of the competitive sport, this is seemingly perfect. Bereft of the button-mashing aspect of other sports games, EA Sports MMA combines controls similar to those in Fight Night and smooth game play to offer users a war-type event, rather than a short, fast-paced battle. Elementary graphics and gameplay are met with an addictive nature to the game of dodgeball. This video essentially speaks for itself, as there was nothing like this game to keep fans enthused.

The humorous commentary, expected glitches and simple game play gave users consistent entertainment. With sporadic earthquakes, numerous seagulls and random sharks, this game was one of a kind. The graphics may have been atrocious, but the engaging nature was far from unacceptable.

Incredible graphics, user-friendly controls, unique boat designs and a solid selection of courses created the opportunity for more hours of fun on the N Bonus boats, secret courses and a nice array of difficulty levels will keep users engaged and competitive. While it may be a laughable attempt at ice hockey by today's standards, Blades of Steel was seen as the best at the time of its inception.

A simple pastime may not garner any attention now, but it was once the little things that made youths happy. Blades of Steel continues to have increasing value as a collector's item, at the very least. It may have featured the same mundane graphics and rigid game play of fellow games, but Little League Baseball Championship Series offered that unique opportunity to play with little leaguers.

Seemingly a mix of handball and ice hockey, Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe evidently required violence over skills. While it came out in , the game was meant to be featured during the year , following the failure of the first Speedball league founded in It may sound confusing, but this action-filled arcade game is quite the addictive production.

When few believed that chin-dropping graphics like this were possible during game play, Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec evidently made the unlikely occur. Not only will this game make users do more exercise than usual, but the selection of beach volleyball, bocce, disc golf, archery and gladiator duel will keep players yearning for more.

With the ability to break a sweat in one's own living room, there is seemingly still no reason to leave the couch. Released in , Jordan vs. Bird: One on One was seemingly another numbing display of poor graphics, yet it undoubtedly kept users stimulated. With Michael Jordan and Larry Bird as the only two characters in the game, players were essentially given two scenarios.

Whether it be a dunk contest with Air Jordan or a three-point contest with Bird, hours of fun undeniably ensued. This game essentially took the same exaggerated qualities of NBA Street and put them on the gridiron.

Players could wear any attire, from jeans and work boots to authentic jerseys and nylon shorts, and celebrate as enthusiastically as they pleased without worrying about yellow flags.

This title will undoubtedly bring warm memories to a plethora of diehard baseball fans who had the privilege of playing this game. Impeccable stadium graphics, smooth fielding and a somewhat-accurate draft left fans more than pleased and excited for the future.

It may not be the most accurate in terms of injuries and fatigue which essentially don't exist , but Triple Play successfully created a fast-paced simulation that doesn't reek of arcade baseball.

Stunning graphics, realistic courts and challenging yet simple game play presented Sega Dreamcast fans with quite the addictive tennis video game.

Not only was it arguably one of the best N64 sports games ever made, but it featured perhaps one of the best baseball talents of all time on its cover. Something about this engaging arcade-style baseball game keeps users engaged for hours, especially when playing friends.

With Ken Griffey Jr. Whether users want to step in the ring in the first-ever ladder match or be a special guest referee, they undoubtedly most enjoyed touring the SmackDown mall.

With the opportunity to buy costumes, weapons and even Andre the Giant, this game was unique for its time. There was also a riveting survival mode in which users had to beat wrestlers without losing.

While the character of Mario may be most associated with Super Mario 64 and Mario Kart 64 , it was his overlooked participation in Mario Tennis 64 that truly displayed his diversity. The comfort of the traditional Nintendo aesthetics and the unique game play makes for a fun day of animated tennis.

With a concentration on timing and combining buttons to optimize a shot, this game successfully sacrificed reality for relentless fun. EA Sports BIG took the high-flying, exuberant nature of the '90s-style game and made it even more exhilarating. Unimaginable dunks, exaggerated fouls and player attitudes laid the groundwork down for a new kind of experience.

The graphics of today's hockey games may cause this epic edition to seem like a traditional pastime, but the creators had to start somewhere. NHL '94 not only introduced an improved game play, but it was the first hockey game to feature one-timers. It may have lacked exciting fights, but NHL '94 paved the way for a future of prosperous hockey titles. With Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson on the cover, it was clear this game would be of epic proportions.

Improved technique, a new point system and the foundation of a legacy mode gave users quite the unique opportunity to knock out opponents. Fight Night Round 4 not only focused more on counter punching, but it added flyweight and bantamweight classes for a larger selection. For those who love their eight-bit console and the myriad glitches of a game, this production can subtly waste the hours away. While it may have had only 10 teams and comically bad graphics, R. Baseball combined smooth game play, accurate skill level regarding players and a fast pace to offer an entertaining game.

This was seemingly the last of the NBA Live series games to dominate over its competitors, such as the NBA 2K series, but it was revolutionary with its remarkable at the time graphics and online capabilities.

A freestyle control for moves while dribbling, an exhilarating and realistic dunk contest and engaging game-play made this game arguably the most significantly improved edition in the Live series. It was the release of this seemingly misguided game that led the way for action-packed, exaggerated versions of basketball simulation to prosper. Phrases such as "He's on fire! Fiery nets, ludicrous jumps and unnecessary dunks entertained generations of optimistic youths.

While this updated baseball game did present improved graphics, refined simulation and a tweaked franchise mode, its improvement of the "Road to the Show" put this game in a class of its own. Similar to the Superstar Mode of Madden , the "Road to the Show" created for the version gave users the ability to take a youthful player and turn him into a star. MLB The Show not only strengthened its enjoyable attributes, but also improved a unique aspect that allowed for a new type of enjoyment on the diamond.

While no sport takes precedence over the others, each has its own unique flavor that brings users back to childhood While the original Tony Hawk video game set the standard for an engaging yet challenging game play that allowed users to master the board, the second installation presented a career mode, the ability to create-a-skater and create-a-park and an exhilarating and competitive multiplayer mode.

For those who could never stay balanced on a real board, this game offers a riveting experience. Only in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 could users carelessly shred around the Big Apple while surviving cab accidents and without attracting the police. Essentially given complete control of a Major League Baseball franchise, users could change everything from the color of the new stadium's outfield walls to the starting rotation of the Single-A club. While Madden may have been revolutionary with the inception of the "Playmaker" feature, it pales in comparison to the unique repertoire or Madden Not only was the illustrious "Truck Stick" introduced to allow for offensive players to creatively break tackles, but the edition featured "Superstar Mode," which essentially became the most realistic experience for any fan who admired the process of a young prospect working his way towards stardom.

Relax with a skilled, leisure game, or head into extreme territory. Play a whole slew of winter sports, including skiing, sledding, and downhill toboggan challenges. Go head-to-head against difficult AI, or compete with challenging, athletic players around the world. Compete on land, in the water, or high in the sky! Play all types of sports games, from traditional football to extreme base-jumping.

Control your player's power in each game, and use it to defeat your opponents! Throw punches, perform tackles, and leap through the air with aggression.

Perform tricks with a trampoline master, or backflip over snowy ramps.