Cast your mind back to 2005. Remember when games were truly difficult and all you had to get through was a physical guide and playground talk? Well, that is what 'Ninja Gaiden Black' made us think of when playing it. But does it deserve a place on this prestigious list?

Ninja Gaiden Black

Our final foray into Mario!
Join us this week for Super Mario Odyssey, the latest Mario game from Nintendo.

Is this game world apart from competition, or does it leave us lacking in content?

Super Mario Odyssey

After a very long wait, we get to Geralt.
Join us this week to discuss The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt..

Is this RPG Heaven, or overrated rubbish?

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Welcome back, this week we discuss the huge 'Disco Elysium'.

Classed as one of the best games in recent years, does it deserve its new found place in the Top 100?

Disco Elysium - The Final Cut

After 3.5 years, we come to the end (kind of) of the MetaCritic Top 100.

We close this chapter with 'Elden Ring', maybe the hardest game we have covered so far.

Is the reputation tarnished by it's difficulty though!?

Elden Ring

We are finally talking about a Sonic game.
This week, we take a look at 'Sonic 3 & Knuckles' for the Sega Genesis.

Is this a classic of the 90's, or is Sonic absent from the Top 100 for good reason..?

Sonic 3 & Knuckles

Here we are, to fill your ears of aural velvety tones of discussion on a PlayStation classic.
This week we return to The Uncharted series with Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception.

Whist it didn't make it into the top 100, it's older brother did.
So what does Uncharted 2 have that 3 is missing...?

Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

Halloween is almost upon us once again, so it is time for our 2023 Halloween special - this year focussing on 'The Mortuary Assistant'.

Some dub this as the scariest game they've ever played, others judge it as a load of rubbish, what do you think about it?

The Mortuary Assistant

After 3.5 years of Laurence making references and comments about it, we are finally talking about Final Fantasy 7.

With it being one of the biggest JRPG's ever released and a real game changer for the industry, as well as the genre as a whole - we discuss why this game is heralded so much by critics, what makes it so special & why is resonates so much with those who grew up with it.

Final Fantasy 7

Time for an interesting game from 2001.

Today we discuss 'Ico', a game that has garnered a real cult popularity and is highly regarded in 2023, but why isn't it in the Top 100?

A slower vibe this week, with a trip to the country for Stardew Valley.
Labelled as a cosy kind of game, why does this genre not show up more in the top 100?

Stardew Valley

Hello 2024!
We open the year with 'Mass Effect 3'

Does it stand up against number 2 and the famous final mission, or does it miss the mark?

Mass Effect 3

A bit of a different one this week.

Join us for 'Scott Pilgrim vs The World'.

Is this a game that's inextricably linked with the film, to does it stand up on it's own?

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

Back again, covering potentially the most controversial game that has appeared so far.
This week, we look over Manhunt.

Was it as extreme as people made out at the time, or was it all blown out of proportion?

Manhunt

Back, with a blast from the past! 
This week we tackle some Crash Bandicoot, with the N.Sane Trilogy.

Does this trilogy still stand up as a classic platformer, or should it have been left in the 90's?

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy

Welcome back, where this week we discuss 'Jade Empire', a BioWare game from 2005.

Does this game belong up there with the BioWare royalty, or best left in the past?

Jade Empire

Finally, we are talking about Lara.

Join us this week for a discussion on one of the faces of gaming in the 1990's, with Tomb Raider 2.

Is this really a game series that should be held in high regard?

Tomb Raider 2

Good Afternoon 47.
This week we go back to explore Hitman Blood Money from 2006.

Is this the highlight of the series, or just another in the series.
Join us and see where it lands.

Hitman Blood Money

Well, not long after our episode on Final Fantasy 7, we follow up with Final Fantasy 7 Remake.

Released in 2020 to much anticipation, does it live up to the standards set by its originator, or does it fall short?

Final Fantasy 7 Remake

Time to split!

Welcome back, where this week we are travelling across time with TimeSplitters: Future Perfect.

This noughties classic still has it's fans, but does it stand out amongst it's 2 prequels?

TimeSplitters: Future Perfect

Time for a unique game, with this weeks entry - 'Cuphead'.

This 2017 can be maddeningly difficult, but also very satisfying, so where does it stand between the two of us?

Cuphead

This week Laurence & Dan visit the 2000 game, Final Fantasy 9 for the PS1.
With this being the only Final Fantasy Game on the list, the discussion over the game itself and the legacy that the franchise holds over video gaming is explored and whether not FF9 deserved to be on this list.

Final Fantasy 9

This week Laurence & Dan have gone back to play the 2013 Naughty Dog game 'The Last Of Us'. With only a few weeks until 'The Last Of Us Part 2' releases, does this game still stand up 7 years on from it's original release and does it deserve it's position in the top 100 games of all time?

The Last Of Us

This week Dan and Laurence travel back to 1911 for the 2010 Western game, Red Dead Redemption. Whats it like travelling back to the land of outlaws and does this game still hold up ten years later?

Red Dead Redemption

This week we take on the mammoth task of Red Dead Redemption 2. After both playing this for around 5/6 weeks, we go into an in depth discussion about the story, themes and overall ark of Arthur Morgan and his journey through The Old West.
Keep an eye out for part 2!

Red Dead Redemption 2 - Part 1

Welcome to the final part of our two parter episode on Red Dead Redemption 2. Does this game deserve to be not only in the top 100 games of all time, but in the top 10?

Red Dead Redemption 2 - Part 2

This week we wade into the discussion on the divisive Naughty Dog release, The Last of Us Part 2.
Are the criticisms well found, or is this game really a masterpiece? 
Join us to talk about the heavy hitting themes within this game and if it really does deserve to be on the top 100 list.

The Last Of Us Part 2

This week we discuss the unofficial PlayStation mascot, Sack Boy in Little Big Planet.
This open ended platformer game is highly regarded and in a respectable position in the top 100, but does it deserve it's place or has the time passed for games like this?

Little Big Planet

This week we discuss the absolute game changer, Grand Theft Auto 3.
Debuting in late 2001, this massive sandbox game was like nothing the gaming world had seen before and arguably the gaming landscape today has a lot to owe GTA 3.
But 19 years on, we discuss if this game still holds up and if it really does deserve its place in the top 100 video games of all time.

Grand Theft Auto 3

"Let us Start the Game"
Join us this week as we discuss the huge 'Persona 5 Royal'. Does this stylish game really deserve a place in The Top 100 Games of all time?

Persona 5 Royal

Welcome to The Long & Short of It, a gaming podcast hosted by Laurence & Dan. In this podcast we play and dissect the top 100 games of all time according to  MetaCritic and discuss/review them in 2020 and beyond!

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