What makes a "perfect" game?

Super Mario World. Street Fighter II. Super Metroid. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. Megaman 3. Streets of Rage 2. Chrono Trigger. Shining Force 2. Final Fantasy Tactics.

These are games of a certain caliber, none of them have any glaring flaws be it technical, gameplay, etc. Programming at it's finest. Gameplay that is truly spectacular. And they all have that "it" factor that you can't put your finger on.....Maybe its all those moments.

Escaping from Planet Zebes after destroying Mother Brain. Finally besting M. Bison. Realizing you must now face the X bosses in Megaman 3. These are moments that are found throughout all these games, ones you never forget if you're a true gamer. So perhaps it's not any one thing that makes a game great, but a collection of moments? Having a good game mechanic is one thing, but when you can weave that into memorable moments, you have a winner.

There are some recent games that may make "the list" some are:

Bloodborne - the combat in this game is subpar to none. It is the apex of combat and mood mixed together, one will never forget their first journey through Yharnam. 

Guacamelee! 2 - there is literally nothing wrong with this game, it only continually pleases and shines. The platforming is absolutely diabolical and combat utterly satisfying. 

Rise of the Tomb Raider - this is the standard for 3rd person action games. This game gets it's hooks in you and then you will not stop until the task is complete. Bliss.

Forza Horizon 4 - this is one of the last two games to make me actually ask "is THIS the best game i've ever played?" Yes, it's that good. FH4 gives and gives and just when you can't take anymore goodness, they give you some more. This might be the most progressively satisfying game ever.

The Last of Us - this game has the best story of any game I have ever had the pleasure of gaming and also made me question whether or not it was the best game i've ever played.

Can't really think of anymore right now due to recent event's. This post may become an on-going topic.