Top 10 retro games

Sonic the Hedgehog. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Mario Kart Super Mario Kart. Donkey Kong Country. Final Fantasy VII. Mortal Kombat. GoldenEye Street Fighter II. Super Smash Bros. Super Mario Space Invaders. Donkey Kong. Duck Hunt. Sonic the Hedgehog 2. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. Mega Man 2. Super Metroid. Mario Bros. Street Fighter. Metal Gear Solid. Crash Bandicoot.

Resident Evil. SimCity Double Dragon. Tetris: The Soviet Mind Game. The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. Perfect Dark refined the formula established in Goldeneye with a much more fleshed-out single-player campaign and added multiplayer options. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 introduced many elements that would become traditions in the series. It was the first game in the series to feature Tails, who served as the default 2nd player character.

It was also the entry that bumped the number of chaos emeralds from six to seven, making it possible to unlock Sonic's super form and get the true ending. Sonic 2 also sports some of the most iconic zones and songs in the series such as the chemical plant and casino zones. All of this combines to make what may be one of the finest entries in the series. The first fully 3D entry in the series, Ocarina of Time's influence in the industry cannot be disputed.

The third dimension provided players with a level of interactivity and immersion that was lacking in the previous Zelda entries. Though it shows its age in the controls and visuals, the music and clever dungeon design still stand the test of time.

Ocarina was thankfully one of the Nintendo 64 titles to be confirmed to the Nintendo Switch Online service. The game encourages multiple playthroughs with 12 different possible endings depending on the choices the player makes and when they fight the final boss.

The initial re-release on Steam was full of dubious artistic choices and game-breaking bugs, but following multiple patches from Square Enix, it might now be the definitive way to experience this classic. Cuphead really goes all-in with its retro art style that is inspired by old cartoons from the 30s. Players can enjoy this game alone, but it can be an even better experience with a friend to share the suffering with.

That's right, Cuphead is far from a walk in the park. In this game, Cuphead and Mugman have sold their souls to the devil, and the only way they can get them back is by defeating enemies from a list that the devil gives them.

These enemies come in the form of many boss battles, so just when players feel like they can relax, Cuphead gives them another swift kick into action. Remember Monkey Island? What about Manic Mansion? Well, the creators of both of those games are back with another great adventure. This time, players can be 5 different characters while trying to solve a murder, along with other strange occurrences in Thimbleweed Park.

Enjoy funny dialogue between characters, use your wits to solve mysteries, and explore new areas that are all creatively designed. These detailed maps and characters are sure to appeal to any player who has been a fan of older adventure games , especially those from the 90s and s. Hynospace Outlaw is sure to excite anyone who was able to use the internet in the late 90s.

The game's design is centered around this time period, and many of the websites that players get to search through are usually inspired by or parodying 90s pop culture.

Looking like it jumped to the future from the NES era, Curse Of The Moon comes with four playable characters that are extremely varied and features well-realized locations that feel straight out of a classic Castlevania title. The level is high and the difficulty is higher, so enter with caution.

Ever since Ninja Gaiden put players in the fast-paced role of a sword-wielding hero, there has been a hunger for these types of experiences. The Messenger continues this tradition with even faster and more rewarding gameplay. While the game looks like it came from the NES days, there are certain aspects of The Messenger that emulate the look of the Super Nintendo.

The fast moment-to-moment gameplay gives players a huge sense of power and coolness that only a sleek side scroller such as The Messenger could provide. This randomly generated action game has a totally retro look that helps the brilliant simplicity of the gameplay. Arguably one of the greatest achievements in indie gaming , Shovel Knight and all of its expansions have captured the hearts of gamers everywhere. Shovel Knight takes everything that the classics did so well and amplifies it with modern techniques and sensibilities.