[00:00 - 01:03]The hosts of the Trash Taste Podcast are discussing the top rated games of all time according to Metacritic

[00:35 - 03:44]They conclude by stating that Metacritic's top rated games list is based on a combination of scores from various publications.

[01:14 - 03:50]They compare Metacritic to other popular review sites, such as Rotten Tomatoes and IMDB

[01:40 - 01:59]They question the absence of Super Mario 64 on the top rated games list

[02:00 - 02:47]They compare Metacritic to other popular review sites, such as Rotten Tomatoes and IMDB

[03:50 - 06:01]They debate which game truly deserves the title of "best game of all time" based on factors like influence and personal preference

[04:35 - 06:42]They mention The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time as the top rated game, but also discuss other popular games like Majora's Mask and Super Mario 64

[05:08 - 06:18]The speaker discusses their initial impression of a game that was considered a game changer when it was released.

[06:19 - 07:55]They recall a game on the Nintendo 64 that they enjoyed but couldn't get past the first level.

[06:42 - 08:50]They question the absence of Super Mario 64 on the top rated games list

[06:49 - 09:35]The speaker talks about their experience with gaming consoles, mentioning receiving a Nintendo 64 as a hand-me-down and struggling to find new games for it.

[08:09 - 08:50]They recall a game on the Nintendo 64 that they enjoyed but couldn't get past the first level.

[08:09 - 09:35]The hosts also mention the influence of Mario 64 on the platforming genre and its universal acclaim

[09:35 - 10:53]The speaker discusses their initial impression of a game that was considered a game changer when it was released.

[09:35 - 12:55]They question the absence of Super Mario 64 on the top rated games list

[09:44 - 10:16]They recall a game on the Nintendo 64 that they enjoyed but couldn't get past the first level.

[10:53 - 12:50]The speaker mentions Soul Caliber and its significance as an improvement over its predecessor, Soul Edge.

[11:40 - 12:03]The speaker and their conversation partner discuss the Dreamcast and the game Shenmue.

[12:18 - 14:45]They try to define what makes a good fighting game, but admit they don't know much about the genre.

[13:43 - 14:25]The speaker mentions Soul Caliber and its significance as an improvement over its predecessor, Soul Edge.

[14:30 - 15:15]The speaker discusses their initial impression of a game that was considered a game changer when it was released.

[14:45 - 17:06]The conversation turns to Grand Theft Auto, with the speaker admitting they have never completed the game.

[15:53 - 17:59]The speaker discusses their initial impression of a game that was considered a game changer when it was released.

[17:16 - 17:36]They discuss the popularity and critical acclaim of Grand Theft Auto 5 and its developer, Rockstar Games.

[17:30 - 18:10]The speaker and a friend discuss video games, specifically the game "Super Mario Galaxy."

[18:11 - 19:20]The speaker talks about how they were the only one in their class to have a Wii, but they didn't mind because they enjoyed it.

[18:29 - 21:06]The speaker describes their experience with the Wii and how it made them feel cool as a child.

[19:50 - 20:56]The speaker talks about how they were the only one in their class to have a Wii, but they didn't mind because they enjoyed it.

[21:06 - 21:23]The speaker describes their experience with the Wii and how it made them feel cool as a child.

[21:23 - 22:10]The speaker and a friend discuss video games, specifically the game "Super Mario Galaxy."

[21:41 - 21:56]The speaker talks about how they were the only one in their class to have a Wii, but they didn't mind because they enjoyed it.

[22:10 - 23:46]The speaker and a friend discuss video games, specifically the game "Super Mario Galaxy."

[23:46 - 26:17]They briefly discuss "Breath of the Wild" and its placement on a game critic's list.

[23:54 - 25:00]The speaker and a friend discuss video games, specifically the game "Super Mario Galaxy."

[25:00 - 25:19]The speaker also mentions their love for "Sunshine" and how it has a great vibe.

[25:41 - 26:05]They briefly discuss "Breath of the Wild" and its placement on a game critic's list.

[26:18 - 27:51]The speaker segues into a sponsored segment for a monthly Japanese snack box.

[26:54 - 27:18]They discuss the snacks and tea included in the box and the cultural guide booklet.

[27:51 - 30:42]The speaker mentions their personal favorite PS2 game, "Metal Gear Solid 3."

[29:16 - 31:01]They talk about how "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3" is considered the best PS2 game of all time, but they don't agree.

[29:26 - 30:26]The speaker and a friend discuss video games, specifically the game "Super Mario Galaxy."

[30:42 - 32:30]The speaker argues that San Andreas shouldn't even be in the top 10 or 25 PS2 games.

[30:49 - 32:38]They compare it to other games, such as Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, which they believe had a bigger cultural impact.

[31:01 - 31:47]The speaker then reflects on how "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater" made skateboarding more popular in the 90s.

[32:18 - 36:12]The speaker and Connor agree that the gameplay of Shadow of the Colossus is basic and the horse mechanics are frustrating.

[32:38 - 33:27]They discuss the hype surrounding the remake of Shadow of the Colossus and how it was overrated by fans.

[32:53 - 33:11]The speaker discusses their opinion on the video game San Andreas.

[34:38 - 35:07]The speaker and Connor agree that the gameplay of Shadow of the Colossus is basic and the horse mechanics are frustrating.

[36:12 - 38:27]They mention the game's structure, where players can approach objectives in any order, and the variety of worlds.

[36:27 - 37:32]They mention the recent release, Metroid Dread, and how it has passed the "vibe check."

[36:38 - 38:46]The speaker believes that the game's storyline is not the main reason for its popularity, but rather the scale and atmosphere.

[38:49 - 39:18]The speaker discusses their love for Metroid Prime, calling it the best Metroid game.

[39:18 - 42:23]They mention the recent release, Metroid Dread, and how it has passed the "vibe check."

[39:29 - 39:51]The speaker believes that the game's storyline is not the main reason for its popularity, but rather the scale and atmosphere.

[39:57 - 40:14]The speaker mentions their nostalgia for Super Mario Sunshine, but acknowledges it may not be considered a "real" game.

[40:34 - 41:47]The speaker discusses their love for Metroid Prime, calling it the best Metroid game.

[41:15 - 41:37]They mention the recent release, Metroid Dread, and how it has passed the "vibe check."

[41:50 - 43:04]The speaker praises Super Mario Odyssey, calling it a modern reinterpretation of Super Mario 64.

[43:04 - 43:16]They mention the game's structure, where players can approach objectives in any order, and the variety of worlds.

[43:16 - 45:30]The speaker mentions their nostalgia for Super Mario Sunshine, but acknowledges it may not be considered a "real" game.

[44:14 - 46:06]The speaker mentions playing the original Halo game, which they describe as "fun" and "aged well."

[44:32 - 45:25]They compare it to other games, such as Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, which they believe had a bigger cultural impact.

[44:32 - 46:19]They discuss how Halo popularized first-person shooters and was more popular than Call of Duty when it first came out.

[45:25 - 47:12]The speaker discusses their experience playing the game Halo, which has been re-released 19 times.

[46:19 - 48:22]They discuss how Halo popularized first-person shooters and was more popular than Call of Duty when it first came out.

[46:26 - 47:00]They discuss the release of Halo in 2001 and its impact on the gaming industry.

[48:22 - 49:23]The speaker talks about other iconic first-person shooter games, such as GoldenEye and Half-Life 2.

[48:34 - 49:47]The speaker discusses their experience playing BioShock, praising its narrative and unexpected ending.

[49:23 - 50:35]The speaker talks about other iconic first-person shooter games, such as GoldenEye and Half-Life 2.

[50:37 - 52:23]The speaker mentions playing the original Halo game, which they describe as "fun" and "aged well."

[51:14 - 52:18]The speaker talks about other iconic first-person shooter games, such as GoldenEye and Half-Life 2.

[52:23 - 54:15]The speaker discusses their experience playing BioShock, praising its narrative and unexpected ending.

[53:40 - 56:04]The speaker mentions playing the original Halo game, which they describe as "fun" and "aged well."

[53:50 - 55:52]They mention how James Bond branding helped make GoldenEye popular.

[54:52 - 56:11]The speaker talks about the game Perfect Dark and their preference for it over GoldenEye.

[56:12 - 57:44]The speaker admits they have not played the Uncharted games, but have heard good things about Naughty Dog's games.

[57:44 - 59:16]The episode is sponsored by Game of Subs.

[59:16 - 1.01:33]The hosts discuss their experiences with various Resident Evil games.

[59:27 - 1.01:49]They talk about their childhood experiences with buying and renting games.

[59:57 - 1.02:14]The hosts discuss their experiences with various Resident Evil games.

[1.02:14 - 1.04:28]They mention the differences in game releases between Europe and America.

[1.02:20 - 1.02:45]They talk about their childhood experiences with buying and renting games.

[1.03:29 - 1.04:34]They mention the differences in game releases between Europe and America.

[1.04:34 - 1.06:56]They talk about their childhood experiences with buying and renting games.

[1.05:05 - 1.07:02]The speaker discusses Christmas and being late in returning a rented movie.

[1.06:56 - 1.07:28]The episode is sponsored by Game of Subs.

[1.07:02 - 1.07:28]There is a conversation about a game called "Catherine" and the concept of consensual sex with a bear.

[1.07:28 - 1.08:35]They discuss the game's complex storyline and the various choices available to players.

[1.07:28 - 1.08:35]The speaker expresses their love for the game "Waking Up" and how their opinion has changed over time.

[1.08:35 - 1.08:54]They talk about their childhood experiences with buying and renting games.

[1.08:35 - 1.10:28]The speaker and their co-host discuss the game "Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask" and its placement on the list.

[1.08:54 - 1.09:53]The Orange Box, a collection of three games, is also mentioned as a notable game on the list.

[1.09:53 - 1.11:23]The speaker expresses interest in the game "Mass Effect" and gives their opinion on which game in the series is the best.

[1.10:14 - 1.11:23]The game is said to have been named the second best fighting game of all time.

[1.10:29 - 1.10:39]One person is shocked by the high scores and another suggests that the game may have been artificially boosted by fans.

[1.10:39 - 1.11:17]The group disagrees with this review and praises the game's world-building and involvement of George R. R. Martin.

[1.11:24 - 1.12:45]It is revealed that the game is, in fact, a visual novel and that the person is surprised that it is ranked so highly.

[1.11:24 - 1.13:25]The speaker and their co-host discuss the game "Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask" and its placement on the list.

[1.12:45 - 1.12:58]The group disagrees with this review and praises the game's world-building and involvement of George R. R. Martin.

[1.12:58 - 1.13:09]It is revealed that the game is, in fact, a visual novel and that the person is surprised that it is ranked so highly.

[1.13:09 - 1.13:17]One person is shocked by the high scores and another suggests that the game may have been artificially boosted by fans.

[1.13:17 - 1.13:49]The conversation shifts to the game's ratings and user scores on Metacritic.

[1.13:26 - 1.15:47]Someone brings up a negative review of the game, which criticizes its bland game world, lack of story and cinematics, and boring gameplay.

[1.13:26 - 1.16:20]The speaker talks about the negative reception of a game called "Witcher 3" and their own personal preference for it.

[1.15:13 - 1.16:20]The group disagrees with this review and praises the game's world-building and involvement of George R. R. Martin.

[1.15:48 - 1.17:17]One person mentions that Wind Waker was initially marketed as a darker and grittier game, but was released as a cartoonish one.

[1.16:20 - 1.16:36]The conversation turns back to discussing Metal Gear and one person admits to not playing the second game in the series.

[1.16:20 - 1.17:49]The speaker expresses their love for the game "Waking Up" and how their opinion has changed over time.

[1.16:31 - 1.17:37]The speaker and their co-host discuss the game "Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask" and its placement on the list.

[1.16:36 - 1.16:49]The conversation turns to other highly ranked games, including Majora's Mask, Wind Waker, and Skyrim.

[1.16:49 - 1.16:54]The group discusses how a visual novel could be considered a "game of the year" and joke about people who don't like these types of games.

[1.17:02 - 1.17:49]One person mentions that Wind Waker was initially marketed as a darker and grittier game, but was released as a cartoonish one.

[1.17:49 - 1.18:03]One person admits to never playing a Gran Turismo game and mentions other racing games they enjoyed, such as Mario Kart and Burnout.

[1.17:49 - 1.18:29]There is a mention of the speaker's interest in E3 and their experience with it.

[1.18:04 - 1.19:10]The group discusses their first experiences with E3 and the hype surrounding game trailers and announcements.

[1.19:10 - 1.21:14]Gran Turismo is brought up as a groundbreaking racing simulator game.

[1.20:38 - 1.20:43]One person admits to never playing a Gran Turismo game and mentions other racing games they enjoyed, such as Mario Kart and Burnout.

[1.20:54 - 1.21:07]Another person talks about the popularity of racing sims in Japan.

[1.21:14 - 1.21:20]Gran Turismo is brought up as a groundbreaking racing simulator game.

[1.21:20 - 1.21:46]The conversation turns back to discussing Metal Gear and one person admits to not playing the second game in the series.

[1.21:20 - 1.23:42]Metal Gear 2 was released in 2001 and was a highly anticipated game for the PlayStation 2.

[1.23:43 - 1.27:04]The demo was released and players were excited to play as Solid Snake again.

[1.24:42 - 1.25:16]While Shenmue has a certain charm, it has been surpassed by other games in terms of storyline and side quests.

[1.25:48 - 1.27:10]The game has some wild ideas and moments, and is worth playing.

[1.27:11 - 1.28:11]Despite its flaws, Shenmue has a dedicated fanbase and has been praised as one of the best games ever.

[1.27:39 - 1.31:27]Metroid Prime, released in 2002, received high critical and user reviews.

[1.27:53 - 1.29:24]Age of Empires 2, released in 1999, was a hugely popular game and considered one of the greatest games of all time.

[1.28:35 - 1.33:10]The game has some wild ideas and moments, and is worth playing.

[1.31:10 - 1.33:22]She-Robo, released in 2003, was a Nintendo exclusive that never got translated.

[1.33:38 - 1.34:36]Final Fantasy X, released in 2001, is considered one of the best Final Fantasy games.

[1.34:36 - 1.34:48]She-Robo, released in 2003, was a Nintendo exclusive that never got translated.

[1.34:49 - 1.36:31]The game has some wild ideas and moments, and is worth playing.

[1.35:15 - 1.35:35]Final Fantasy X, released in 2001, is considered one of the best Final Fantasy games.

[1.35:41 - 1.37:16]Despite its flaws, Shenmue has a dedicated fanbase and has been praised as one of the best games ever.

[1.36:07 - 1.40:05]The speaker and another person are discussing a game that has received mixed reviews.

[1.36:31 - 1.38:37]While Shenmue has a certain charm, it has been surpassed by other games in terms of storyline and side quests.

[1.36:37 - 1.38:26]The game has some wild ideas and moments, and is worth playing.

[1.39:36 - 1.39:48]They scroll through a list of top games and comment on their placement.

[1.39:48 - 1.43:43]The speaker and another person are discussing a game that has received mixed reviews.

[1.42:31 - 1.43:16]They mention being surprised by the placement of certain games, including Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2.

[1.42:37 - 1.43:32]The speaker and another person are discussing a game that has received mixed reviews.

[1.43:16 - 1.44:49]They discuss the difficulty of rating the best games of all time and mention Final Fantasy VII as a game that may not have aged well.

[1.44:15 - 1.46:19]The speaker comments on the difficulty of navigating certain parts of the original game due to unclear map layouts.

[1.44:49 - 1.45:04]The speaker and another person are discussing a game that has received mixed reviews.

[1.45:29 - 1.45:47]They mention a game that is similar to the one they are discussing.

[1.46:26 - 1.47:32]The speaker and another person are discussing a game that has received mixed reviews.

[1.48:33 - 1.49:46]They wrap up the episode and thank their patrons.

[1.48:56 - 1.49:47]The speaker and another person are discussing a game that has received mixed reviews.