Remember those times of the video games when pixel art reigned? Yes, we are talking about the 90s, this time specifically from 1994. This year was special for video games. Even many of these games have brought great innovations, left a lasting legacy and are seen as some of the best games of all time.
So how about remembering some of these notable games? Next, we listed 10 games that turn 30 in 2024. Get ready to remember unforgettable adventures, iconic characters and innovations that have forever changed the history of video games.
Earthworm Jim
Developed by Shiny Entertainment, “Earthworm Jim” features graphics in a rather fluid -drawn animation style. In addition, the game has a peculiar mood. And this is evident by the extravagant hero Jim, a worm with a robotic space suit facing the forces of evil.
With elements of “Run and Gun”, Jim should avoid obstacles and defeat enemies with a machine gun and using his worm body like a whip. In addition, there are varying phases where Jim jumps from bungee-jumping against a mesma, pilots a rocket and browsing a submarine.
- Available at Steam.
- Platforms: Mega Drive, Super Nintendo, Sega CD, Game Boy, Game Gear, PC, Master System and Game Boy Advance.
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Doom II
Also known as “Doom II: Hell on Earth”, this first -person shooting game released by ID Software repeated the success of the legendary predecessor game. It was a commercial and critical success and also recognized as one of the best games in history.
Refining aspects of the predecessor game, “Doom II” presents a new weapon, higher levels and new enemies. Controlling Doomguy again, the plot follows after the “Doom” events, where demons invade the earth after the opening of a portal.
- Available at Steam.
- Platforms: MS-DOS.
Donkey Kong Country
One of the first games to use 3D pre-registered graphics, “Donkey Kong Country” is for many experts a revolutionary game and one of the best games of all time. Its innovative graphics, soundtrack, gameplay and fun gave this critical and commercial acclaim game.
Developed by Rare, “Donkey Kong Country” is a side-scrolling platform game that follows the adventures of Donkey Kong and his partner Diddy Kong. Players cross a series of phases divided into different environments, jumping over enemies, collecting items and exploring levels in search of secrets. The game also features puzzle elements.
- Platforms: Super Nintendo, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance.
Final Fantasy VI
Another game with frequent presence in best lists in games history. “Final Fantasy VI” was awarded and acclaimed by expert critics. Developed and published by Square, this is the last title of the franchise to present 2D sprit -based graphics.
With mature themes in the game, an evil dictatorial empire seeks to master the world using magic and technology. Players control a diverse group of characters, each with their own personal skills and stories.
- Platforms: Super Nintendo, PlayStation Game Boy Advance, Android, iOS, Windows, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.
Combining strategy elements in shifts, real-time management simulation, tactical and science fiction-themed combat, “X-Com: UFO Defense” is considered a classic. Influential, the game was an unexpected success and gained a solid worship status.
Developed by Mythos Games and Microprosis, and planned by Julian Gollop, the game is divided into two main parts. In the combat part, players send and give orders to soldiers squads to combat aliens on shift tactical missions.
In the base management part, players build and expand bases, recruit and train soldiers, conduct research and development of technologies and manage finances.
- Available at Steam.
- Platforms: Dos, friend, CD32, PlayStation 1 and Windows.
Super Metroid
Developed by Nintendo and Intelligent Systems, “Super Metroid” is acclaimed by critics and gamers as one of the best games of all time. The title is the third game in the Metroid series and helped define the genre in the future named as “Metroidvania.”
In Samus’s control, the player explores nonlinearly and freely a vast map. New areas are unlocked from obtaining new skills and weapons. The game is still praised for its tense atmosphere, striking soundtrack and science fiction and terror elements.
- Platforms: Super Nintendo.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Continuing the commercial and critical success of previous entries, “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” continues with the adventures of Sega’s famous blue hedgehog. In controlling Sonic and Tails, players face challenging levels, fighting enemies, collecting rings and seeking to recover the emeralds of chaos.
Villain Dr. Robotnik is back, and besides the game presents the character Knuckles, who puts traps to Sonic and Tails. The game introduced some new elements, such as the elemental shields that grant skills and Tail’s ability to fly for a short time turning their tail as a helicopter.
- Platforms: Mega Drive and Windows.
Sonic & Knuckles
Direct sequence of “Sonic the Hedgehog 3”, in this game you control Sonic or Knuckles. Similar to the other games in the series, “Sonic & Knuckles” also received audience and critical acclaim.
“Sonic & Knuckles” is remarkable for its cartridge that has a slot at the top so that another game can connect to it. This allowed players to combine the cartridges of “Sonic & Knuckles” with those of “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” and “Sonic the Hedgehog 3”, unlocking additional content.
- Platforms: Mega Drive and Windows.
Earthbound
Developed by Hal Laboratory and Ape Inc., this Japanese RPG is the second entrance to the Mother series. Its original name is “Mother 2”, but in the US was named “Earthbound” in its release in 1995. Notorious for its unique RPG features, “Earthbound” has gained cult status over the years and is one of the most influential and acclaimed games in history.
In the plot, the boy Ness and his friends embark on a journey to save the world from an alien threat, Giygas. Set in a surreal modern world that parodies the US, the game presents references to pop culture and an eccentric and satirical sense of humor.
- Platforms: Super Nintendo and Game Boy Advance.
Virtua Fighter 2
Sequence of the acclaimed “Virtua Fighter”, this fighting game released by Sega was a milestone in the history of 3D fighting games. “Virtua Fighter 2 ″ was initially released to the arcades in 1994, but was then ported to various platforms.
The game was one of the first to use characters with 3D texture mapping and motion capture animation. The title also received many compliments for its gameplay and their characters who had their own fighting style and a single set of movements.
- Available at Steam.
- Platforms: Arcade, Sega Saturn, Mega Drive, R-Zone, PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, Virtual Console, iOS, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
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