Shenmue beats Doom as the most influential game of all time in BAFTA poll (www.rockpapershotgun.com)

submitted 1 day ago by ZippyBot@lemmy.zip to c/gaming@lemmy.zip

5 comments fedilink hide all child comments

top 5 comments

sorted by: hot top controversial new old

[-] Burnoutdv@feddit.org 2 points 9 hours ago

I am probably not the best example, but i thought i know many games but i honestly have no clue what shenmue is.i certainly have seen it somewhere but i never heard if it in the last 30 years. No clue how to properly measure influence, but shouldn't that also include society aswell, and for that certainly more people know about doom...especially because of the memes

[-] angstylittlecatboy@reddthat.com 1 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago)

When BAFTA's poll reached Lemmy, I did think a lot of you were overrating Doom (and I can't help but think it's because a lot of you were PC gamers when Doom came out.) It's definitely in the top ten, but not number 1 IMO. Tetris, Minecraft, Super Mario Bros, and Pong definitely belong above Doom IMO.

But Shenmue??? Maybe top twenty, but number 1???

[-] MurrayL@lemmy.world 23 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I’m sorry if you’re a fan, but there is no way that Shenmue was more influential than fucking Doom, or many of the other games on the list.

It’s a cool game with lots of innovations, but the most influential game of all time?? Absolutely not.

[-] 9point6@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago

Yeah 100%

This was a public poll after all so it smells a bit like fandom bandwagoning

[-] notaviking@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago

Can I play Shenmue on a pregnancy test or pdf? Checkmate

this post was submitted on 03 Apr 2025

7 points (76.9% liked)

Gaming

3089 readers

208 users here now

The Lemmy.zip Gaming Community

For news, discussions and memes!

Community Rules

This community follows the Lemmy.zip Instance rules, with the inclusion of the following rule:

No NSFW content

You can see Lemmy.zip's rules by going to our Code of Conduct.

What to Expect in Our Code of Conduct:

Respectful Communication: We strive for positive, constructive dialogue and encourage all members to engage with one another in a courteous and understanding manner.
Inclusivity: Embracing diversity is at the core of our community. We welcome members from all walks of life and expect interactions to be conducted without discrimination.
Privacy: Your privacy is paramount. Please respect the privacy of others just as you expect yours to be treated. Personal information should never be shared without consent.
Integrity: We believe in the integrity of speech and action. As such, honesty is expected, and deceptive practices are strictly prohibited.
Collaboration: Whether you're here to learn, teach, or simply engage in discussion, collaboration is key. Support your fellow members and contribute positively to shared learning and growth.

If you enjoy reading legal stuff, you can check it all out at legal.lemmy.zip.

founded 2 years ago

MODERATORS

Demigodrick@lemmy.zip

Sami@lemmy.zip