Favorite game, by Genre?

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It's an interesting twist, and opens up more options.

FPS: Close tie between Half Life Opposing Force and Halo 2
JRPG: Skies of Arcadia
WRPG: Fallout 3
Racing: Metropolis Street Racer
Fighter: Soul Calbiur
Beat em' Up: The Warriors
Platform: Super Mario Land 2: Six Golden Coins
Stealth: Metal Gear Solid 2.
Shoot em' Up's: Space Invader's Extreme
Third Person Shooter: Saint's Row 2. (If it counts, if not, I am not sure)
Action Adventure: Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
Visual Novel: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attoney
Interactive Movie: lol all ps3 games Heavy Rain
Real Time Strategy:

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Halo Wars

Turn Based Strategy: Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
Puzzle: Portal
FREE: Shenmue

All time favorite is The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap.