Modern video games are unlike anything seen before, but some old-school classics still hold up well.
A recent online discussion lists 12 retro video games people still enjoy today.
1. Baldurs Gate (1998)
The popular roleplaying game was released in 1998 and is still winning fans over. They’re even still making games in the Baldur’s Gate series today!
2. RollerCoaster Tycoon (1999)
RollerCoaster Tycoon has a devoted following where fans will develop updates to the game, allowing players to recreate roller coasters from their favorite amusement parks.
3. The Super Mario Bros. Series
Nintendo is still making Super Mario games today, but something about the old-school titles stays with us.
4. Fallout 3 (2008)
The most recent game on the list, Fallout, is an old-school series that has seen some love today from Bethesda Game Studios.
5. Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee (1997)
The cult favorite platformer is cute, quirky, and perfectly captures the essence of the 1990s.
6. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998)
While people may be going crazy for the most recent entry in the Zelda series, Ocarina of Time will always hold a special place in our hearts.
7. Duck Hunt (1984)
Duck Hunt remains an absolute blast today and requires considerable skill. Yes, we still hate that darn dog laughing at us.
8. Max Payne (2001)
The original Max Payne for PlayStation 2 was ahead of its time and offered a gripping and deep narrative.
9. Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (2002)
It’s fitting that Vice City goes all-in on the nostalgic vibes. The game oozes personality and is one of the best Grand Theft Auto games ever made.
10. Fable: The Lost Chapters (2004)
The original Fable was a breakthrough action-RPG for the Xbox. It was re-released with DLC. Fans are excited to learn more about the new Fable game in development.
11. The Simpsons: Hit and Run (2003)
More than just a Grand Theft Auto clone, Hit and Run lets us live out some of our wildest Simpsons fantasies.
Source: Reddit.
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