Top 5 please? Need a list to do some research...

[kiwilove007]

I am wishing to see the top 5, that people have seen - that have impressed them?

eg.

Top 5 new games - and say why it impressed them.

I have played Crownland for example. While the graphics are of a very good standard, the game part is only so-so.
Somehow it lacked that fine control you need to feel comfortable playing it. Is the fire button used in the game later?
I would have preferred the button for jumping.. Though it is a very good effort at bringing a Super Mario style game to the Atari.

Top 5 demos

I don't have the time or patience to look through tens of demos - to see which are the better ones worthwhile to look at..
But I like to see the best ones to see what they are up to? Being graphics orientated - anything that looks interesting is good.
eg. QLKEE which has sprites in Technicolour Dream mode whizzing around the screen.

I will appreciate information and comments - thanks...

Sorry about any harsh criticisms - but you want the truth - don't you?
I know that getting a game playable and enjoyable - is a lot of real hard work.

Harvey

[kiwilove007]

I would also like to know what is the top rated:

Vertical scroll shooter
Sideways scroll shooter
Platform game
etc
etc

Top 5 in each and whatever...

I like to check out the ones I don't know about...
especially from Eastern Europe..? etc..