Super Mario Bros.
1985nes
The legendary platformer that saved the video game industry and introduced the world to Mario's iconic adventures.
Platformer
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The Legend of Zelda
1986nes
The game that created the action-adventure genre, featuring Link's first quest to save Princess Zelda and defeat Ganon.
ActionAdventure
Metroid
1986nes
Samus Aran's debut adventure combining platforming with exploration in a sprawling alien world filled with hostile creatures.
ActionAdventure
Mega Man 2
1988nes
The game that perfected the Mega Man formula with tight controls, memorable robot masters, and incredible music.
ActionPlatformer
Contra
1987nes
The ultimate run-and-gun shooter featuring Bill and Lance fighting alien invaders with intense action and cooperative gameplay.
ActionShooter
Duck Hunt
1984nes
The light gun game that introduced millions to shooting games, featuring ducks, clay pigeons, and the infamous laughing dog.
Light GunShooter
Final Fantasy
1987nes
The RPG that saved Square and launched one of gaming's most beloved franchises with its epic fantasy adventure.
RPG
Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!
1987nes
The boxing game that made Little Mac a star, featuring colorful opponents and pattern-based gameplay leading to a showdown with Iron Mike.
SportsFighting
Castlevania
1986nes
Simon Belmont's gothic adventure through Dracula's castle, featuring challenging platforming and iconic horror atmosphere.
ActionPlatformer
Donkey Kong
1981nes
The arcade classic that introduced Mario (then Jumpman) and Donkey Kong in a construction site climbing adventure.
ArcadePlatformer
Super Mario World
1990snes
Mario's first 16-bit adventure introducing Yoshi, Cape Mario, and the colorful Dinosaur Land with branching world paths.
Platformer
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
1991snes
The definitive 2D Zelda adventure featuring the Light and Dark World mechanic and refined dungeon design.
ActionAdventure
Super Metroid
1994snes
Samus's return to Planet Zebes in a masterclass of atmospheric exploration and non-linear progression.
ActionAdventure
Chrono Trigger
1995snes
The time-traveling RPG masterpiece from Square's dream team, featuring multiple endings and unforgettable characters.
RPG
Final Fantasy VI
1994snes
Square's epic steampunk fantasy featuring an ensemble cast, memorable villain Kefka, and groundbreaking storytelling.
RPG
Donkey Kong Country
1994snes
Revolutionary platformer featuring pre-rendered graphics, memorable music, and the return of Donkey Kong as a hero.
Platformer
Street Fighter II
1991snes
The fighting game that defined the genre with memorable characters, precise controls, and competitive gameplay.
Fighting
F-Zero
1990snes
Futuristic racing at breakneck speeds showcasing the SNES Mode 7 graphics with memorable vehicles and tracks.
Racing
Secret of Mana
1993snes
Real-time action RPG featuring cooperative gameplay, beautiful graphics, and an enchanting fantasy world.
Action RPG
Super Mario Kart
1992snes
The kart racer that started it all, featuring Mario characters in competitive racing with power-ups and battle modes.
RacingArcade
Sonic the Hedgehog
1991genesis
Sega's speedy mascot debuts in this fast-paced platformer designed to showcase the Genesis hardware.
Platformer
Streets of Rage 2
1992genesis
The pinnacle of 16-bit beat 'em ups featuring improved gameplay, memorable characters, and an outstanding soundtrack.
Beat 'em up
Gunstar Heroes
1993genesis
Treasure's explosive debut featuring intense run-and-gun action with weapon combinations and spectacular boss battles.
Run and GunShooter
Phantasy Star IV
1993genesis
The epic conclusion to Sega's sci-fi RPG series featuring manga-style cutscenes and refined gameplay.
RPG
Shining Force
1992genesis
Strategic RPG combining chess-like tactical combat with character development and fantasy storytelling.
Strategy RPGTactical
Ecco the Dolphin
1992genesis
Unique underwater adventure featuring a dolphin's quest through mysterious oceanic environments.
AdventurePuzzle
Golden Axe
1989genesis
Fantasy-themed beat 'em up featuring warriors, magic, and rideable creatures in a quest for revenge.
Beat 'em upFantasy
Thunder Force IV
1992genesis
Intense horizontal shooter featuring spectacular visuals, challenging gameplay, and an outstanding electronic soundtrack.
Shoot 'em up
Castlevania: Bloodlines
1994genesis
The only original Castlevania for Genesis, featuring enhanced graphics and unique gameplay mechanics.
ActionPlatformer
Altered Beast
1988genesis
Mythology-themed beat 'em up where players transform into powerful beasts to rescue Athena from the underworld.
Beat 'em upAction
Tetris
1989gameboy
The addictive puzzle game that made the Game Boy a must-have system, featuring falling blocks and timeless gameplay.
Puzzle
Super Mario Land
1989gameboy
Mario's first portable adventure featuring unique power-ups, memorable music, and monochrome graphics.
Platformer
Metroid II: Return of Samus
1991gameboy
Samus hunts Metroids on planet SR388 in this atmospheric sequel featuring non-linear exploration.
ActionAdventure
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
1993gameboy
Link's surreal adventure on Koholint Island featuring creative puzzles, memorable characters, and a touching story.
ActionAdventure
Pokémon Red and Blue
1996gameboy
The monster-collecting RPG that started a global phenomenon, featuring 150 creatures to catch and train.
RPG
Dr. Mario
1990gameboy
Mario takes on the role of a doctor in this puzzle game featuring colored pills and virus elimination.
Puzzle
Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge
1991gameboy
The Blue Bomber's first portable adventure featuring remixed stages and new challenges.
ActionPlatformer
Final Fantasy Legend
1989gameboy
The first portable Final Fantasy featuring a unique mutation system and tower-climbing adventure.
RPG
Kirby's Dream Land
1992gameboy
The pink puffball's debut adventure featuring simple controls, floating mechanics, and charming gameplay.
Platformer
Gargoyle's Quest
1990gameboy
Red Arremer's solo adventure blending platforming with RPG elements in a gothic fantasy world.
ActionRPG
Pac-Man
1980arcade
The iconic maze game featuring the yellow pellet-muncher being chased by colorful ghosts through intricate mazes.
ArcadeMaze
Street Fighter II
1991arcade
The fighting game that revolutionized the genre with precise controls, memorable characters, and competitive gameplay.
Fighting
Galaga
1981arcade
The space shooter that improved on Galaxian with better graphics, enemy AI, and the innovative ship capture mechanic.
Shoot 'em up
Donkey Kong
1981arcade
The arcade classic that introduced Mario and Donkey Kong in a construction site climbing adventure.
PlatformerArcade
Mortal Kombat
1992arcade
The controversial fighting game featuring digitized characters, brutal fatalities, and supernatural martial arts combat.
Fighting
Centipede
1980arcade
The colorful shooter featuring a segmented centipede, mushrooms, and fast-paced action in a garden setting.
Shoot 'em up
Frogger
1981arcade
Guide a frog across busy roads and dangerous rivers in this timing-based arcade classic.
ArcadeAction
Defender
1981arcade
Defend human colonists from alien abduction in this side-scrolling space shooter with revolutionary graphics.
Shoot 'em up
Asteroids
1979arcade
Pilot a ship through an asteroid field, shooting rocks that split into smaller pieces in this vector graphics classic.
Shoot 'em up
Space Invaders
1978arcade
The alien invasion shooter that launched the video game industry with simple but addictive gameplay.
Shoot 'em up
Final Fantasy VII
1997ps1
Cloud Strife's epic journey to save the planet from Sephiroth in this groundbreaking 3D RPG.
RPG
Metal Gear Solid
1998ps1
Solid Snake infiltrates a nuclear facility in this cinematic stealth-action game with complex themes.
StealthAction
Gran Turismo
1997ps1
The driving simulator that brought realistic car physics and extensive car customization to home consoles.
RacingSimulation
Resident Evil
1996ps1
Explore a zombie-infested mansion in this atmospheric horror game that defined the survival horror genre.
Survival Horror
Crash Bandicoot
1996ps1
The marsupial mascot's debut adventure featuring challenging 3D platforming and memorable characters.
Platformer
Tekken 3
1998ps1
The 3D fighting game that perfected the Tekken formula with fluid animations and diverse character roster.
Fighting
Ridge Racer
1994ps1
Arcade-style racing featuring drift-focused gameplay and spectacular track designs as a PlayStation launch title.
RacingArcade
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
1999ps1
Revolutionary skateboarding game featuring iconic skaters, memorable music, and addictive trick-based gameplay.
SportsExtreme
Tomb Raider
1996ps1
Lara Croft's debut adventure featuring 3D exploration, puzzle-solving, and acrobatic platforming.
ActionAdventure
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
1997ps1
Alucard explores an inverted castle in this masterpiece that perfected the Metroidvania formula.
ActionRPG
Super Mario 64
1996n64
Mario's groundbreaking 3D adventure featuring analog control and revolutionary camera system in Princess Peach's castle.
Platformer
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
1998n64
Link's first 3D adventure featuring time travel, Z-targeting, and epic dungeon design in Hyrule.
ActionAdventure
GoldenEye 007
1997n64
James Bond's N64 adventure featuring split-screen multiplayer and movie-based single-player campaign.
First-Person Shooter
Super Smash Bros.
1999n64
Nintendo's all-star fighting game featuring beloved characters battling across iconic stages.
Fighting
Mario Kart 64
1996n64
Four-player kart racing with memorable tracks, improved battle modes, and enhanced multiplayer chaos.
Racing
Star Fox 64
1997n64
Fox McCloud's 3D space combat adventure featuring branching paths and memorable voice acting.
Shoot 'em up
Banjo-Kazooie
1998n64
Bear and bird duo's collectathon adventure featuring large open worlds and creative level design.
Platformer
Paper Mario
2000n64
Mario's paper-thin RPG adventure featuring unique visual style and creative turn-based combat.
RPG
Donkey Kong 64
1999n64
DK's 3D adventure featuring five playable characters and massive collectathon gameplay.
Platformer
F-Zero X
1998n64
High-speed futuristic racing with 30-car races and intense competition across gravity-defying tracks.
Racing
NiGHTS into Dreams
1996saturn
Fly through surreal dreamscapes as the acrobatic jester NiGHTS in this unique aerial adventure.
Action
Panzer Dragoon Saga
1998saturn
Epic dragon-riding RPG adventure set in a post-apocalyptic world with innovative battle system.
RPG
Guardian Heroes
1996saturn
Side-scrolling beat 'em up with RPG elements, multiple planes of movement, and branching storylines.
Beat 'em upRPG
Saturn Bomberman
1996saturn
The ultimate Bomberman experience featuring 10-player multiplayer mayhem and classic bomb-based gameplay.
ActionMultiplayer
Virtua Fighter 2
1995saturn
3D fighting game with realistic martial arts combat and precise technical gameplay.
Fighting
Shining Force III
1997saturn
Epic tactical RPG featuring political intrigue, massive battles, and interconnected storylines.
Strategy RPG
Radiant Silvergun
1998saturn
Innovative bullet-hell shooter with color-coded weapons and non-linear storytelling.
Shoot 'em up
Dragon Force
1996saturn
Epic strategy RPG featuring massive army battles and kingdom management across multiple campaigns.
StrategyRPG
Burning Rangers
1998saturn
Futuristic firefighting action game featuring 3D exploration and rescue missions in burning buildings.
Action
Sega Rally Championship
1995saturn
Arcade rally racing featuring different surface types and handling characteristics.
Racing
Shenmue
1999dreamcast
Revolutionary open-world adventure following Ryo Hazuki's quest for vengeance in 1980s Japan.
AdventureRPG
Crazy Taxi
1999dreamcast
High-speed taxi driving through San Francisco with time pressure and crazy stunts.
ArcadeRacing
Jet Set Radio
2000dreamcast
Stylish inline skating game featuring graffiti tagging, cel-shaded graphics, and electronic music.
ActionSports
Sonic Adventure
1998dreamcast
Sonic's first full 3D adventure featuring multiple characters, Chao raising, and high-speed gameplay.
Platformer
Resident Evil: Code Veronica
2000dreamcast
Claire Redfield's survival horror adventure featuring improved graphics and classic Resident Evil gameplay.
Survival Horror
Soul Calibur
1999dreamcast
Weapon-based 3D fighting game featuring fluid combat and stunning visuals.
Fighting
Power Stone
1999dreamcast
3D arena fighting game featuring interactive environments and special power transformations.
Fighting
Skies of Arcadia
2000dreamcast
Sky pirate adventure RPG featuring airship exploration and classic turn-based combat.
RPG
Phantasy Star Online
2000dreamcast
Groundbreaking online RPG bringing multiplayer dungeon crawling to home consoles.
RPGOnline
Grandia II
2000dreamcast
Fantasy RPG featuring innovative combat system and epic story of gods and demons.
RPG
DOOM
1993pc
The FPS that changed gaming forever, featuring fast-paced demon-slaying action on Mars.
First-Person Shooter
SimCity
1989pc
City-building simulation that lets players create and manage their own metropolitan areas.
SimulationStrategy
Sid Meier's Civilization
1991pc
Build an empire from ancient times to the space age in this turn-based strategy masterpiece.
StrategyTurn-Based
Wolfenstein 3D
1992pc
Escape from a Nazi fortress in this pioneering first-person shooter that launched the FPS genre.
First-Person Shooter
Command & Conquer
1995pc
Real-time strategy warfare between GDI and NOD forces in this RTS classic featuring live-action cutscenes.
Real-Time Strategy
Warcraft: Orcs & Humans
1994pc
Fantasy real-time strategy featuring the eternal conflict between Orcs and Humans.
Real-Time Strategy
The Secret of Monkey Island
1990pc
Hilarious pirate adventure featuring Guybrush Threepwood's quest to become a pirate.
Adventure
Prince of Persia
1989pc
Cinematic platformer featuring precise animation and deadly traps in an Arabian palace.
PlatformerAction
Myst
1993pc
Mysterious island adventure featuring beautiful pre-rendered graphics and challenging puzzles.
AdventurePuzzle
Quake
1996pc
3D FPS featuring Lovecraftian horror themes and revolutionary engine technology.
First-Person Shooter