Video Games of the 90s That Revolutionized the World

The birth of video games began in the 1950s when academic computer scientists started using simple games and simulations. Then, in the 60s, professors and students at M.I.T started making simple 3D games like “Moon Landing” and “Tic Tac Toe.”

But it was the games in the 90s and early 2000s that really changed the game (literally). They were iconic since some of them were only compatible with a Game Boy. Later on, it shifted to more sophisticated forms of gaming consoles such as Playstations and Xboxes. Here are some examples.

Street Fighter II

So elegant and simple in its design, “Street Fighter II” became instantly iconic because of its instantly recognizable characters. Each fighter had their own unique moves, catchphrases and mannerisms. Standouts included Ryu, Blanka, Bison, Dhalsim, Guile, and many more.

SimCity 2000

This was a building game that people who played Lego and Minesweeper loved. In this game, you gain full control of building everything from the ground up, from schools to theme parks and even highways.

Tomb Raider

“Tomb Raider” was another iconic game that came to life in 1996. The action-packed adventure game is still available today. Lara Croft is the star of the game and it’s all about survival and exploring tombs and caves.

Donkey Kong Country

While it pretty much followed the same format as its “Super Mario Bros.” predecessor, “Donkey Kong Country” was the next evolution in the platform video game genre, albeit with a much more kinetic feel to it. The story? You’re Donkey Kong. You’re bananas have been stolen by an evil crocodile, and you need to travel all over the world to find them and bring them home. The best video game premise of all time.

Sonic Adventure 2

This one was for the hardcore video gamers. The well-known hedgehog boasted impressive 3D graphics for its time. It paved the way for its sequel, which was the final installment of the game before it was discontinued.

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