IGN also placed the game at number 77 on its " Top 100 NES Games of All Time " feature.

IGN also rates the game's soundtrack, composed by Hirokazu Tanaka, as seventh in its list of the top ten greatest 8-Bit soundtracks.

IGN also called the fight between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader in Return of the Jedi one the ultimate movie " boss battles ".

IGN Comics ranked The Dark Knight Returns # 2 on a list of the 25 greatest Batman graphic novels, second only to Batman: Year One, also written ( though not drawn ) by Miller.

He was also named fifteenth in the list of 100 Top Comic Book Heroes by IGN.

It also criticizes the Mario Bros. ports in general, saying that this is just one of many ports that have been made of it throughout Nintendo's history. IGN complimented the Virtual Console version's gameplay, though even it was critical of Nintendo's decision to release an " inferior " NES port on the Virtual Console .".

IGN also agreed on the issue of the number of ports.

IGN editor Matt Casamassina described him as a recognizable mascot to many, but also as a beloved one to Nintendo fans.

" The IGN reviewer also claimed that Nintendo of America made the right choice keeping the game in Japan.

A poll by IGN on whether the character was missed by others in Brawl shared a similar sentiment, though they also described it as one of Super Smash Bros. Melees weakest characters.

In 2009, IGN also ranked Soulcalibur as the fifth best Dreamcast game.

This album was also number 2 on the IGN list of the best hip hop albums of all time.

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IGN ranked the Human Torch as the 46th greatest comic book hero, stating that even though the youngest member of the Fantastic Four routinely basked in the glory of his celebrity status, he also proved himself in his many adventures with both the Fantastic Four and Spider-Man.

IGN also named. hack // Mutation as PlayStation 2 Game of the Month for May 2003.

IGN editor Lucas Thompson described it as a popular punching bag in the Super Smash Bros. series, but also has dedicated players who make good use of it in battle.

A number of reviewers also praised the attention paid to the game's premise and setting ; GameSpot's Greg Kasavin described getting " the impression that Doom 3 takes place in a fully realized world " while IGN noted that " the UAC base also has a very worn and lived-in feel that adds to the realism.

Fellow IGN editor Lucas M. Thomas wrote that Rattata was in the same class as Pokémon such as Bidoof, Sentret, and Zigzagoon due to being an " early, easy catch ", " a Normal type, and can also be utilitarian in learning classic HM moves like Cut ".

IGN said that the game is a " recommended and playable adventure " but also said " don't expect the same gameplay from the truly classic Zelda titles.

IGN also ranked Nightcrawler as the 80th greatest comic book hero of all time describing Nightcrawler as a mutant with the appearance of a demon and the heart of a preacher ; IGN also states that as the X-Men enter one of their most uncertain periods, his legacy still looms large.

" IGN editor Lucas M. Thomas listed the dog as a character he would like to see in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, calling him the most despised animal character in Nintendo history.

IGN listed Voldemort as their seventh favourite Harry Potter character, calling him " truly frightening ".

IGN listed Luke as their 4th top Star Wars character, and was chosen twice by IGN's readers as one of their favorite Star Wars characters.

In 2006 IGN listed him as the second-best " peripheral character " on The Simpsons, commenting that Bob is " a man of contradictions ; his goofy appearance, complete with palm tree like hair, doesn't seem to match up to the well spoken and even musically talented maniac.

In December 2008, IGN listed it as 8th out of 10 in a list of " Franchises We Want Resurrected " and praised the game as having " some of the best writing and characterization seen in gaming ".

In 2008, Levi Buchanan of IGN listed Marble Madness as one of several titles in his " dream arcade ", citing the game's difficulty and the fond memories he had playing it.

IGN listed Blastoise as one of the best Water types, alongside Gyarados, Cloyster, and Starmie, calling it the most balanced Water type.

In December 2011, IGN journalists placed the multiplayer mode at 17th in their list of the " Top 100 Video Game Moments ", and in 2010 Nintendo Power listed GoldenEye 007 as one of the greatest multiplayer experiences in Nintendo history, stating that it is remembered as one of the finest examples of a first-person shooter.

In 2008, IGN listed her as third top Soul series bonus character for her cameo appearance in Soulcalibur III.

In 2006, IGN listed SHODAN at number four in their list of top most memorable video game villains, praising her for her constant physical and mental assaults against the player throughout the games.

Joey Becht of IGN listed three stage themes from Mega Man 2 along with the main title song among the best in the series.

Fred and George were listed by IGN as eleventh top Harry Potter characters, saying that " taking umbrage at Umbridge and leaving Hogwarts with a bang in Order of The Phoenix showed us that these two weren't just goofy side splitters ; they were brave and valiant freedom fighters ".

IGN listed him at # 9 in their Top 100 Game Creators of All Time list.

IGN listed Mew as one of the best Psychic types, alongside Mewtwo, Alakazam, and Starmie.

A 2008 IGN feature listed the game as one of " The 7 Master System Games You Need "; the reviewer said the game " is one of the finest adventures in a long series of Boy games ", praising its brightly-colored graphics and character sprites, and its sound.

In 2007, IGN listed Eugene Jarvis as a top game designer whose titles ( Defender, Robotron: 2084, and Smash TV ) have influenced the video game industry.

IGN also listed the BFG as one of the ten best weapons in video games, placing it at number ten.

In March 2006, IGN listed him at number 2 in its " Top 10 Tuesday: Most Memorable Villains ", while in the " Top 100 Videogame Villains ", he was fourth.

IGN listed Togepi as a nominee for younger readers to choose as the cutest Pokémon.

In 2006, IGN listed " The Crepes of Wrath " as the best episode of the first season, saying it " features a strong central storyline, with Bart being shipped off to France as an exchange student and being forced to work for two unscrupulous winemakers that mix antifreeze in their wine.

IGN editors Phil Pirrello and Richard George listed Ridley as the second most deserving Nintendo character for inclusion in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, stating that Samus was the only playable character in the game to represent the Metroid series, and that Ridley would broaden the series ' range.

IGN listed the Rocketeer as the 76th Greatest Comic Book Character, stating that the Rocketeer taps into that popular desire to fly ; IGN also stated the Rocketeer saga remains a compelling one.

Several publications listed UFO: Enemy Unknown as one of top video games ever made, including IGN ranking it as the best PC game of all time in 2000 and 2007.