Summary:
Classic
video games may lack the audio and visual power of present video games, but it
remains as popular as they were during their heyday. The secret is their
emphasis on simple, fun, and engaging gameplay.
Body:
The golden
age of video games is placed by most sources as starting in the late 70s
through the mid 80s. Kids in this generation were overwhelmed with the
introduction of video game technology that may have offered decent-quality
graphics and sounds but was fairly basic. It has none of the unbelievably
realistic images as well as full motion videos of the games that you play
today; however, you will be surprised at how much they are remembered, loved,
and patronized to this day. So, what makes a game endure through time?
Its emphasis
on gameplay
I would say
that the secret is the emphasis on fun and simple gameplay. A lot of video
games today entice the audience with amazing graphics and trendy elements that
may win them over for some time, but never quite hold their attention for long.
Technology advances rapidly, thus what may seem as amazing and trendy at the
moment speedily becomes obsolete.
Its power to
keep players engaged
For a game
to become timeless, it has to be more than visually appealing. It must be able
to take the players into a one of a kind experience that will be etched in
their memory for a lifetime. This is a lofty ambition, but it is the only way
for a game to be immortalized. Players must still find a game engaging even
after 15 years or so, and care less about how out-of-date the visuals look.
There are a
number of classic video games that have become a part of pop culture icons. Let
me give you the top 5.
5) Donkey Kong
Released by
Nintendo in 1981, Donkey Kong belongs to the earliest platform game genre. It
was the first video game to feature jumping actions. The game requires you to
jump between gaps, approaching enemies and over obstacles. The game features
Jumpman who must rescue Lady, a damsel in distress, from the giant ape Donkey
Kong.
Donkey Kong
requires much patience and it gives you a high degree of exhilaration once you
develop the ability to time Jumpman's ascent.
That is probably the power it had over countless kids in the 80s through
the 90s.
4)
Street Fighter 2
Stree Fighter II: The world Warrior was developed in 1991 by Capcom as the second entry in the
game series Street Fighter. It presented many improvements from the concepts
which were introduced in the first game. Street Fighter II used the
command-based special moves and gave players a selection of characters with
different fighting styles.
Street
Fighter 2 became the ultimate fighting game and single handedly escorted the
fighting game genre into the spotlight once again. In fact, player combos are
still recognized by millions of fans around the globe. The game has also been
brought back to life after Xbox360 and Wii consoles have offered it for
download.
3)
Bomberman
Bomberman
was developed by Hudson Soft in 1983. In the game, Bomberman is a robot that
has to find its way through a maze while it avoids its enemies. Doors that lead
to more maze rooms are hidden under rocks which have to be destroyed by
Bomberman’s bombs.
This
is a game that has always been a favorite among children for decades. Its
strategy is simple, but its fun factor can hardly be duplicated by today’s
modern games. I recommend it highly to anyone who is not interested in learning
hard controls.
2)
Zelda Games
The
Legend of Zelda was released in Japan in 1986 by Famicom. It was likewise introduced
to the US and Europe market in 1987.The game was advanced for its time,
requiring players to find items and utilize them for solving puzzles, exploring
the vast environment, and battling monsters. This proved to be a successful
formula that has been widely copied.
Wii
has done an excellent job in releasing Zelda games. It’s admirable how they
have kept Zelda’s reputation and craftsmanship untarnished.
1)
Mario Brothers
You must have known
that Mario Brothers will be topping the list. After all, it is the only game
franchise that is widely popular and recognizable. Thanks to its characters
Mario and his brother Luigi. The game portrays Mario as an Italian-American
plumber who has to conquer creatures coming from the sewers below New York.
Super Mario was
developed by Nintendo in 1983 and has been re-released in North America, Japan,
Australia and Europe for Wii's virtual console.
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