Since 1996, GameSpot has aspired to bring you the world's best, most trustworthy game reviews. We hold games to a high standard, because we know you do, too. Yet every so often, a game comes around that impresses us like none other. Such games earn GameSpot's Editors' Choice award--a rare distinction, which we believe identifies the world's absolute greatest games. The specific criterion for the Editor's Choice award is an overall GameSpot score of 9.0 or above. For more information, please read About Our Rating System.

Only a very small percentage of games has what it takes to earn GameSpot's Editors' Choice award. What follows is a comprehensive list of all the recipients of our highest honor. Our editors guarantee that any or all of these games would be well worth your while. Please note that we unveiled the Editors' Choice award in 2002, so games reviewed prior to 2002 are not eligible for the award.