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Retro Games You Might Remember


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Sure there are all sorts of modern games coming out every year, but it's good to go back to the basics once in a while.

These are retro titles that have paved the way for any future title in the genre and there are plenty of them that will help you relive childhood memories. With that said, here are a couple of retro PC Games:

Pac-Man
When you dial back to the 80s, you'll find that Pac-Man was quite the game back then. This retro title offers some fun times although it doesn't look as good as modern video games do. It's a classic arcade game that any retro gamer or any gamer, in general, should play. You'll get to play the role of Pac-Man and assume the role of a yellow circle going through various mazes trying to escape the ghosts that come in multiple colors. When you're tired of running you can take the special pills and turn the tide by going after the ghosts and making them disappear. The simplicity of the gameplay is what makes Pac-Man one of the top retro PC games worth your while.

Casino Games
Casino games are arguably some of the oldest games in existence. They are still available in land-based casinos and they also exist in an online format as there are plenty of online casino sites available. Pretty much any site punters come across will give them various casino games to try. These include the likes of table games, slots, and live dealer titles. So, a blackjack fan will be looking for blackjack online and find it in the table game section whereas a slot fan will be looking for games in the slot section. Blackjack is popular online game as people can enjoy it for real money or play it for free. It comes with several variants, but its premise is pretty simple. You'll need to beat the dealer with a card combination value, and when you get a value of 21, you can be sure of a win. Nevertheless, remember to enjoy blackjack responsibly.

EVO: Search For Eden

"E.V.O.: Search for Eden" is an action role-playing game (RPG) developed by Almanic Corporation and published by Enix. It was originally released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1992 in Japan and 1993 in North America. The game's unique premise and gameplay mechanics set it apart from traditional RPGs of its time. In "E.V.O.: Search for Eden," players take on the role of a creature that starts as a simple fish and evolves over the course of the game's various stages. The primary goal is to evolve your creature to become more powerful and adapt to changing environments, all while experiencing the different stages of evolution on Earth. The game features a side-scrolling perspective, with players moving through different levels representing different periods of Earth's history.

Bubble Ghost
"Bubble Ghost" is a puzzle video game developed by ERE Informatique and published by Accolade. It was originally released in 1987 for various home computer platforms, including the Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, and MS-DOS. The game was later ported to several other platforms, including the Nintendo Game Boy and the Sega Game Gear. In "Bubble Ghost," players control a ghost who must navigate a series of mazes filled with obstacles and hazards while trying to keep a fragile bubble floating and guide it through the maze's exit. The gameplay is simple in concept but can be quite challenging as players need to carefully manipulate the bubble's movement to avoid obstacles that could pop the bubble.

Duke Nukem 3D
Shooters wouldn't be the same in the 90s without the emergence of Duke Nukem 3D. It comes with a first-person perspective and you'll get to guide Duke through various levels killing monsters and aliens as you go. You'll get some iconic lines and settings that will take you back in time when you were a kid or transport you into a world you didn't know existed. You'll get to shoot through enemies with all sorts of guns and bomb them into submission.

Killer7
"Killer7" is a unique and stylized action-adventure game developed by Grasshopper Manufacture and published by Capcom. It was released for the Nintendo GameCube and PlayStation 2 in 2005. The game was directed by Suda51 (Goichi Suda), known for his distinct and often unconventional game design. The game's visual style is highly distinctive, blending cel-shaded graphics with a surreal and abstract aesthetic. The story and gameplay are equally unconventional, making "Killer7" stand out as a cult classic in the world of video games.

Space Invaders
The thing about space invaders is that it's one of the top retro titles and serves as the forefront for any platformer that comes nowadays. You take the role of a single spaceship and you blast alien spaceships coming your way. Once you've gotten through the rabble, you'll get a mothership to blast. It's a simple concept that will keep you entertained for hours.
In conclusion, these are some of the top retro PC titles you should try. It will give you a feeling of what games were like back in the day, and these basics evolved into the video game masterpieces present today.

Otogi: Myth of Demons
Otogi: Myth of Demons is an action game developed by FromSoftware and published by Sega. It was released for the Xbox in 2003. The game is known for its fast-paced combat, stunning visuals, and its incorporation of Japanese mythology and folklore into its storyline and gameplay. "Otogi: Myth of Demons" is often remembered as a hidden gem on the Xbox platform. It stands out for its creative fusion of mythology and action gameplay, making it an intriguing and visually appealing experience for players who enjoy action games with a unique cultural flavor.

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