Beste games
Beste games van 2004
De 85 beste games uit 2004, gerangschikt op 23,025 beoordelingen van critici en spelers.
De beste game van 2004 is Pokémon FireRed Version, met een critic score van 100/100 — bijgewerkt in september 2026.
Hoe deze ranglijst is opgebouwd
- Games worden gerangschikt op de samengestelde criticiscore op 100 die van IGDB en Metacritic komt, nooit op de eigen scores van Tier.
- Een game komt pas in de ranglijst vanaf 80 externe beoordelingen, zodat één enthousiaste recensie nooit een bewezen klassieker voorbijstreeft.
- De community-scores van F tot S staan naast elke game en worden pas als feit gesteld boven 5 Tier-beoordelingen.
- Gedekte releaseperiode: 2004.
- 50 games staan op deze pagina, samen goed voor 23,025 beoordelingen.
- De ranglijsten worden elk uur herberekend; deze is op 29 september 2026 opnieuw opgebouwd.
Top 50
01
Pokémon FireRed Version
Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version are a pair of core series Generation III games that are set in the Kanto region. They were released in Japan on January 29, 2004, in North America on September 9, 2004, in Australia on September 23, 2004 and in Europe on October 1, 2004. As the first remakes in the Pokémon franchise, the games revisit the original pair of Pokémon games, Pokémon Red and Green Versions, and so feature all of the characters, plot elements, and challenges of them, but with several important upgrades to bring them up to speed with other Generation III games. The Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter was initially included with the games when they were first released, eliminating the need for Game Link Cables when trading between the two games (and later Pokémon Emerald Version). In later copies, it was sold separately. FireRed and LeafGreen went on to become the second best-selling games of the Game Boy Advance, only behind Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions. They also received Nintendo's Player's Choice awards.
100
/100
02
S
Half-Life 2
1998. HALF-LIFE sends a shock through the game industry with its combination of pounding action and continuous, immersive storytelling. NOW. By taking the suspense, challenge and visceral charge of the original, and adding startling new realism and responsiveness, Half-Life 2 opens the door to a world where the player's presence affects everything around them, from the physical environment to the behaviors even the emotions of both friends and enemies.
96
/100
03
Metroid: Zero Mission
The full story of Samus Aran's first mission finally unfolds... The first Metroid game just scratched the surface of the cataclysmic events on planet Zebes, and at long last the rest of the tale has come to light. Experience the first of Samus's legendary adventures through all-new cut-scenes and action sequences as the bounty hunter races through the deeps toward her showdown with the leader of the Space Pirates. But will the end of Mother Brain really mean the end of the story...? Completion of the game unlocks an emulated version of the original Metroid game. Zero Mission also allow players to unlock the Metroid Fusion picture gallery by linking between Zero Mission and Fusion cartridges via the Game Boy Advance Game Link Cable.
95
/100
Pokémon FireRed Version
Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version are a pair of core series Generation III games that are set in the Kanto region. They were released in Japan on January 29, 2004, in North America on September 9, 2004, in Australia on September 23, 2004 and in Europe on October 1, 2004. As the first remakes in the Pokémon franchise, the games revisit the original pair of Pokémon games, Pokémon Red and Green Versions, and so feature all of the characters, plot elements, and challenges of them, but with several important upgrades to bring them up to speed with other Generation III games. The Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter was initially included with the games when they were first released, eliminating the need for Game Link Cables when trading between the two games (and later Pokémon Emerald Version). In later copies, it was sold separately. FireRed and LeafGreen went on to become the second best-selling games of the Game Boy Advance, only behind Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions. They also received Nintendo's Player's Choice awards.
100
/100
02
S
Half-Life 2
1998. HALF-LIFE sends a shock through the game industry with its combination of pounding action and continuous, immersive storytelling. NOW. By taking the suspense, challenge and visceral charge of the original, and adding startling new realism and responsiveness, Half-Life 2 opens the door to a world where the player's presence affects everything around them, from the physical environment to the behaviors even the emotions of both friends and enemies.
96
/100
03
Metroid: Zero Mission
The full story of Samus Aran's first mission finally unfolds... The first Metroid game just scratched the surface of the cataclysmic events on planet Zebes, and at long last the rest of the tale has come to light. Experience the first of Samus's legendary adventures through all-new cut-scenes and action sequences as the bounty hunter races through the deeps toward her showdown with the leader of the Space Pirates. But will the end of Mother Brain really mean the end of the story...? Completion of the game unlocks an emulated version of the original Metroid game. Zero Mission also allow players to unlock the Metroid Fusion picture gallery by linking between Zero Mission and Fusion cartridges via the Game Boy Advance Game Link Cable.
95
/100
04
Burnout 3: Takedown
Take anarchic driving destruction on a world tour and experience the pure arcade adrenaline-rush of Burnout 3: Takedown. Combine aggressive high-speed racing with the ultimate in slamming crash action to boost your way to the top. Takedown the competition across the USA, Europe and the Far East in over 60 Race events, or crush all comers with Burnout 3: Takedown's junction-jamming Crash event pileups. Push it to the next level with five competitive multiplayer models, then move the mayhem online to compete against up to seven players. Reap the rewards of dangerous driving, earning Crash $ and Burnout Points to unlock over 60 hot vehicles, coveted skill trophies, front-page headlines and much more. (Source PS2 Game Manual)
94
/100
05
S
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Returning after his mother's murder to the semi-fictional city of Los Santos (based on Los Angeles), Carl Johnson, a former gang banger, must take back the streets for his family and friends by gaining respect and once again gaining control over the streets. However, a story filled with crime, lies and corruption will lead him to trudge the entire state of San Andreas (based on California and Nevada) to rebuild his life.
93
/100
06
Unreal Tournament 2004: Editor's Choice Edition
93
/100
07
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
An exploration-driven 3D metroidvania/first-person shooter hybrid and sequel to Metroid Prime (2002) in which Samus lands on Aether, an intricate planet torn into light and dark versions of itself, to help its remaining inhabitants defend against the invaders from its dark incarnation by traversing both the light and dark worlds, acquiring new power-ups and braving oppressive environments.
92
/100
08
Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal
A 3D platform video game and the third installment in the Ratchet & Clank series. The gameplay is similar to previous games in the series but introduces new features such as a new control system and more levels in the upgrade system for weapons. It follows Ratchet and Clank's adventure through a fictional universe to defeat a robotic villain, Dr. Nefarious, who intends to destroy all organic life. Characters such as Dr. Nefarious and Sasha, a Cazar starship captain who helps Ratchet throughout the game, are introduced, and a number of characters return from the original Ratchet & Clank.
91
/100
09
S
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap is a top-down action adventure game that tells the origins of the evil Vaati from Four Swords. Like most other titles in the series, The Minish Cap features the fully explorable land of Hyrule, although it can be viewed from the eyes of a human or the eyes of a Minish, a race of tiny people and an alternate form that Link can transform into. Unlike the multiplayer focus of the other games in the series, The Minish Cap retains the original form of exploration and dungeons as seen in A Link to the Past, Oracle of Seasons, and Oracle of Ages, as well as returning characters and game mechanics such as Malon and the Spin Attack. New features include fusing Kinstones and shrinking to the size of a Minish.
90
/100
10
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow
Pandora Tomorrow takes place in Indonesia during the spring of 2006, in which the United States has established a military presence in the newly independent country of East Timor to train that country's military forces in their fight against anti-separatist Indonesian guerrilla militias. Foremost among these Indonesian militias is the Darah Dan Doa (Blood and Prayer), led by Suhadi Sadono.
90
/100
11
The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay
90
/100
12
Fable (2004)
90
/100
13
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
90
/100
14
Counter-Strike: Source
88
/100
15
ROME: Total War
88
/100
16
Unreal Tournament 2004
88
/100
17
Tekken 5
88
/100
18
Sly 2: Band of Thieves
88
/100
19
A
Far Cry
88
/100
20
Call of Duty: United Offensive
87
/100
21
Pikmin 2
87
/100
22
Gran Turismo 4
87
/100
23
S
World of Warcraft
86
/100
24
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War
86
/100
25
Doom 3
86
/100
26
Katamari Damacy
86
/100
27
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
86
/100
28
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords
85
/100
29
Thief 3: Deadly Shadows
85
/100
30
Super Mario 64 DS
85
/100
31
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
85
/100
32
Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes
85
/100
33
Jak 3
84
/100
34
Tony Hawk's Underground 2
84
/100
35
Battlefield Vietnam
84
/100
36
The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth
84
/100
37
Cave Story
83
/100
38
Silent Storm Gold Edition
83
/100
39
Sid Meier's Pirates!
83
/100
40
Painkiller (2004)
82
/100
41
FIFA Soccer 2005
82
/100
42
The Suffering
82
/100
43
Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen
81
/100
44
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney − Trials and Tribulations
81
/100
45
S
Halo 2
81
/100
46
Syberia 2
80
/100
47
FlatOut
80
/100
48
Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault
80
/100
49
Gish
80
/100
50
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within
80
/100
Burnout 3: Takedown
Take anarchic driving destruction on a world tour and experience the pure arcade adrenaline-rush of Burnout 3: Takedown. Combine aggressive high-speed racing with the ultimate in slamming crash action to boost your way to the top. Takedown the competition across the USA, Europe and the Far East in over 60 Race events, or crush all comers with Burnout 3: Takedown's junction-jamming Crash event pileups. Push it to the next level with five competitive multiplayer models, then move the mayhem online to compete against up to seven players. Reap the rewards of dangerous driving, earning Crash $ and Burnout Points to unlock over 60 hot vehicles, coveted skill trophies, front-page headlines and much more. (Source PS2 Game Manual)
94
/100
05
S
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Returning after his mother's murder to the semi-fictional city of Los Santos (based on Los Angeles), Carl Johnson, a former gang banger, must take back the streets for his family and friends by gaining respect and once again gaining control over the streets. However, a story filled with crime, lies and corruption will lead him to trudge the entire state of San Andreas (based on California and Nevada) to rebuild his life.
93
/100
06
Unreal Tournament 2004: Editor's Choice Edition
93
/100
07
Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
An exploration-driven 3D metroidvania/first-person shooter hybrid and sequel to Metroid Prime (2002) in which Samus lands on Aether, an intricate planet torn into light and dark versions of itself, to help its remaining inhabitants defend against the invaders from its dark incarnation by traversing both the light and dark worlds, acquiring new power-ups and braving oppressive environments.
92
/100
08
Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal
A 3D platform video game and the third installment in the Ratchet & Clank series. The gameplay is similar to previous games in the series but introduces new features such as a new control system and more levels in the upgrade system for weapons. It follows Ratchet and Clank's adventure through a fictional universe to defeat a robotic villain, Dr. Nefarious, who intends to destroy all organic life. Characters such as Dr. Nefarious and Sasha, a Cazar starship captain who helps Ratchet throughout the game, are introduced, and a number of characters return from the original Ratchet & Clank.
91
/100
09
S
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap is a top-down action adventure game that tells the origins of the evil Vaati from Four Swords. Like most other titles in the series, The Minish Cap features the fully explorable land of Hyrule, although it can be viewed from the eyes of a human or the eyes of a Minish, a race of tiny people and an alternate form that Link can transform into. Unlike the multiplayer focus of the other games in the series, The Minish Cap retains the original form of exploration and dungeons as seen in A Link to the Past, Oracle of Seasons, and Oracle of Ages, as well as returning characters and game mechanics such as Malon and the Spin Attack. New features include fusing Kinstones and shrinking to the size of a Minish.
90
/100
10
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow
Pandora Tomorrow takes place in Indonesia during the spring of 2006, in which the United States has established a military presence in the newly independent country of East Timor to train that country's military forces in their fight against anti-separatist Indonesian guerrilla militias. Foremost among these Indonesian militias is the Darah Dan Doa (Blood and Prayer), led by Suhadi Sadono.
90
/100
11
The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay
90
/100
12
Fable (2004)
90
/100
13
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
90
/100
14
Counter-Strike: Source
88
/100
15
ROME: Total War
88
/100
16
Unreal Tournament 2004
88
/100
17
Tekken 5
88
/100
18
Sly 2: Band of Thieves
88
/100
19
A
Far Cry
88
/100
20
Call of Duty: United Offensive
87
/100
21
Pikmin 2
87
/100
22
Gran Turismo 4
87
/100
23
S
World of Warcraft
86
/100
24
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War
86
/100
25
Doom 3
86
/100
26
Katamari Damacy
86
/100
27
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
86
/100
28
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords
85
/100
29
Thief 3: Deadly Shadows
85
/100
30
Super Mario 64 DS
85
/100
31
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
85
/100
32
Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes
85
/100
33
Jak 3
84
/100
34
Tony Hawk's Underground 2
84
/100
35
Battlefield Vietnam
84
/100
36
The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth
84
/100
37
Cave Story
83
/100
38
Silent Storm Gold Edition
83
/100
39
Sid Meier's Pirates!
83
/100
40
Painkiller (2004)
82
/100
41
FIFA Soccer 2005
82
/100
42
The Suffering
82
/100
43
Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen
81
/100
44
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney − Trials and Tribulations
81
/100
45
S
Halo 2
81
/100
46
Syberia 2
80
/100
47
FlatOut
80
/100
48
Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault
80
/100
49
Gish
80
/100
50
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within
80
/100
Veelgestelde vragen
Wat is de beste game van 2004?
Pokémon FireRed Version voert de ranglijst momenteel aan met een score van 100/100 uit 547 beoordelingen. Ranglijst bijgewerkt in september 2026.
Hoe komt deze ranglijst tot stand?
Games worden gerangschikt op hun geaggregeerde critic score op 100, met een minimumdrempel aan stemmen zodat één lovende recensie nooit een bewezen klassieker voorbijstreeft; de F-tot-S-grades van de Tier-community staan naast elke game.