The History of… Super Off Road (1989)
“Super Off Road” is a top-down, sprite-based racing game released in 1989, featuring fast-paced action and competitive multiplayer gameplay set in off-road environments. Players navigate their vehicles through challenging tracks while collecting power-ups and striving to outmaneuver opponents, all depicted with colorful and detailed pixel art graphics characteristic of the era.
The History of… Street Fighter (1987)
“Street Fighter” is a classic arcade fighting game where players select characters from around the world to compete in one-on-one battles using unique fighting styles and special moves.
The History of… Warcraft 2: Tides of Darkness (1995)
Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness, a milestone in real-time strategy games, pits the Alliance’s humans against the Horde’s orcs in the quest for Azeroth’s dominion. Launched in the mid-90s, it enhanced its predecessor’s lore, gameplay, and graphics. Its blend of strategy, memorable audio, diverse units, and multiplayer mode made it a genre-defining classic, cherished for its strategic depth and nostalgia.
The History of… Tetris (1985)
The original version of Tetris was created by Alexey Pajitnov, a Soviet game designer, and it was first released on June 6, 1984. It gained widespread popularity when it was bundled with Nintendo’s Game Boy console in 1989.
The History of… Settlers (1993)
In Settlers, players take on the role of a medieval leader tasked with building and managing a thriving settlement, strategically allocating resources, and engaging in diplomacy and warfare to expand their territory and achieve dominance.
The History of… Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun (1999)
Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun is a real-time strategy game set in a dystopian future where players command the forces of the Global Defense Initiative or the Brotherhood of Nod in a global war over the control of a powerful substance called Tiberium.
The History of… Wacky Wheels (1994)
Wacky Wheels is a PC game where players race go-karts through various tracks, all while dodging hazards and utilizing special items to gain the upper hand against their opponents, in a humorous and competitive setting.
The History of… Asteroids (1979)
Asteroids is a classic arcade space shooter where players navigate a spaceship through an asteroid field, destroying asteroids and enemy saucers to achieve high scores.
The History of… Donkey Kong Jr (1982)
In Donkey Kong Jr., players control Donkey Kong’s son as he embarks on a mission to rescue his father from the clutches of Mario, navigating through challenging levels filled with obstacles and enemies.
The History of… StarCraft (1998)
StarCraft is a science fiction real-time strategy game where players command one of three unique factions in a galactic war for dominance, featuring intricate strategy, resource management, and intense multiplayer battles.