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See that game? That's Final Fantasy XI, a game that I have very fond memories of playing. It's an MMORPG, and the first MMO in the Final Fantasy Series. I played this game for 2 or so years before I quit due to developing an addiction to it. Still, before I quit, I had many friends in the game, and we had some good times playing it. At first, I sucked at the game, and considered quitting, but I kept pushing on, thanks to help from those friends, and I got better. As mentioned earlier, I developed an unhealthy addiction to this game, and that's what forced me to quit. This upset me, because I had many friends in the game, but for the sake of my health, I had to quit, so I did. Still, the memories I have of this game are good ones, and I doubt I'll ever forget about it. To this day, I have not enjoyed an MMO as much as I enjoyed this one. With that, I announce today that alongside Chrono Cross, another game has received a perfect 10 from me, that game being this one. If you know you can't get addicted to MMOs, then go play this game. I highly recommend it, as it really is a flawless game. Here's hoping people continue to play it, and make good friends along the way for many years to come. 
NOTE: This entry WILL contain spoilers!! Read at your own risk!! Also, this is a matter of opinion on my part.
Is there any game out there you have fond memories of playing, for any reason at all? Very few games, especially now, can be called Perfect, but before the 7th Generation of gaming, there were 3 that stood out from the rest, and earned the title of Perfection. Here they are:
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This is Shenmue, and according to a lot of people, it's a timeless classic. People LOVE this game, usually for it's compelling story. A tale of revenge, this game series has yet to be completed by Sega, but to this day, myself and many fans remain hopeful that Shenmue III will be released someday.
What's Perfect About It: It's Story is what makes it stand out from the rest. This game's Story is what has made it so fun and flawless to this day.
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This is Phantasy Star Online: Episode I&II for Gamecube. It is, without a doubt, the greatest MMORPG ever conceived, and I have logged countless hours into it. I have good and bad memories of it, and the overall experience is a very fond memory of mine, making this now hard-to-find game more than qualified to be called Perfect.
What's Perfect About It: This game will draw you in with it's addictive gameplay and multiplayer aspect, AND it can be played Offline with split-screen multiplayer, making it one hell of a party game for the hardcore gamer.
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This, my friends, is Chrono Cross, and it is the epitome of perfection in gaming. Chrono Cross is a dimension-traversing RPG Adventure without flaw, and this is due to EVERYTHING in it. It's characters, story, setting, and gameplay all come together to create the perfect gaming experience in the form of two CDs. In my truest, most honest opinion, NOTHING can compete with Chrono Cross in the world of gaming. Everyone knows this to be my favorite game of all time, and I have yet to find a game to surpass it, and I probably never will.
What's Perfect About It: EVERYTHING. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this game. It surpasses even the mightiest of games, including Final Fantasy VII and Grandia. Ahead of it's time as it was though, it never caught the attention of most RPG Gamers, which is very sad. Fortunately, this game is on the PS3 as a PSOne Classic now though, and can be enjoyed by everyone for the low price of 10 Dollars. Go buy this game. You'll get more than your money's worth, and you will NOT regret it. I think that everyone should be able to find something about this game that they'll enjoy. I love RPGs, but this game cuts down every other RPG in the world, no matter how tall they stand.
Anyway, that's it for this entry. This is ReddMcKnight, signing off.
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