The game became infamous for having a multitude of ways to die, including but not limited to crashing with a vehicle, running into natural predators such as snakes, as well as simply running out of time. Released by Konami and later acquired by Sega, the basic objective for Frogger is to help lone frogs cross a road brimming with a variety of obstacles. Frogger Arcade Game Photo credit: valthonisīefore you had Crossy Road, there was Frogger in the early ’80s. It was last seen available as a Wii Ware game on the Wii, but given its undying popularity and pop culture status, we won’t be seeing its demise anytime soon. While Space Invaders is more of a nostalgic memory than an active household name, it did have a history of being ported to a variety of consoles, such as the DS and PSP. (Their coin equivalent to the quarter for playing one round of an arcade game.) The premise of this game was simple: destroy wave after wave of aliens descending upon the world and try to obtain the most number of points possible. The game was so popular that purportedly Japan had a 100-yen coin crisis. Space Invaders Arcade Game Photo from Wikipedia CommonsĬonsidered the penultimate ‘80s game, Space Invaders was a revolutionary addition to the gaming frontier-not only did it expand the potential of arcade game industry but it also became the template for shoot ’em up games. From the Game Boy to the 3DS, Donkey Kong has seen a game on every nintendo console platform, and its most recent release in 2014, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, was for the now discontinued Wii U. One special feature distinctive to this game was the inclusion of characterization in the form of cut scenes and a tangible storyline-no doubt setting a precedent for similar games under nintendo’s production. Despite nintendo America’s initial concerns, this arcade game excelled, becoming one of the best-selling machines of the decade. In this case, Mario is endangered with the task of rescuing his girlfriend Pauline from Donkey Kong’s clutches while avoiding barrels thrown by the gorilla.
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Released by nintendo in 1981, Donkey Kong was a platformer game focused more on overcoming a series of obstacles. Donkey Kong Arcade Game Photo from Wikipedia Commons However, never fear for those who prefer the old school arcade-style various entertainment centers such as Dave and Busters still feature Pac-Man machines. This game is still widely popular today and almost every digital device has a version of this game. The gameplay is relatively simple: the player works through a variety of levels, collecting coins while keeping Pac-Man away from ghosts. Pac-Man is considered one of the most well-known ‘80s arcade games, living robustly through pop culture references. In this guide to ‘80s games, we memorialize the most impactful games found in ‘80s arcades and where our favorite franchises stand today Pac-Man Arcade Game Photo from Wikipedia Commons While there are some who may not have the experience of dealing with sticky joysticks and jamming pocketful of quarters into the most popular machines, arcade games played a vital role in the gaming industry and many fan favorites were eventually ported to home consoles. However, this isn’t to discount the legacy of arcade games. Filled with soda-guzzling teens and the sound of crunchy carpeting, arcades were the place to be for the young and curious alike until the rise of computer games and console games, leaving arcade owners stranded in the wake of the ’90s and a large shift in the gaming industry. Before you had your standard home consoles and the Big 3 (PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo) of the video game industry, there were the arcades.
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