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Lemmings
- Platform:
- Psygnosis, 1990
- Debut system:
- Commodore Amiga
Has enormous fun with a Lemming’s trait of mindlessly following its leader, usually to his peril. Eight types of Lemming – including Climbers, Floaters, Blockers, Bombers –seek safety under your control.
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Daytona USA
- Platform:
- Sega, 1994
- Debut system:
- Arcade
Based on Stock Car Racing, US of A-style. Better-looking racers have come and gone, but the sturdy four-player arcade installation continues to attract Have-A-Go Joes looking for a thrill drive.
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NBA Jam
- Platform:
- Midway, 1993
- Debut system:
- Arcade
Shots were enhanced using a Turbo button, and after three hoops your players became 'On Fire!' making possible some out-of-this-world slam-dunks - including one that smashed the backboard! 'Boomshakalaka!', you might say."
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Populous
- Platform:
- Bullfrog, 1989
- Debut system:
- PC
The forerunner of many modern strategy games, Bullfrog’s PC classic lets you ‘play God’ to guide your people to prosperity, using the power of their faith to literally move mountains!
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Mortal Kombat II
- Platform:
- Midway, 1993
- Debut system:
- Arcade
Having gained infamy for its gory ‘Fatality’ finishing moves, a Mortal Kombat sequel was bound to court controversy. Midway pulled out all the stops for MKII, creating a parental nightmare!
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Quake II
- Platform:
- iD Software, 1997
- Debut system:
- PC
Two words: Rail Gun. Of the elements that enabled Quake II to obliterate all memory of its predecessor, the Rail Gun’s pinpoint accuracy enabled players to become gods among men!
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Sim City
- Platform:
- Maxis, 1989
- Debut system:
- PC
Visionary first effort from Will Wright, founder of The Sims: Develop a Megalopolis from nothing, taking into consideration commercial, industrial and residential zones, and providing the most effective transportation network.
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Diablo
- Platform:
- Blizzard Entertainment, 1996
- Debut system:
- PC
Dubbed ‘RPG’ but more of an action game with upgrades affecting weapons and magic. Diablo looked amazing – great characters, stunning locations – but its sublime gameplay was always the draw.
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Tekken Tag Tournament
- Platform:
- Namco, 1999
- Debut system:
- Arcade
Although Tekken 3 is Namco’s most successful in the series, the top players vote for TTT. It is more balanced, and many of the old favourite characters make their return.
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Super Tennis
- Platform:
- Nintendo, 1992
- Debut system:
- Super NES
Forerunner to recent greats: Smash Court Tennis (Namco, 1996) and Virtua Tennis (Sega, 2000). This set the standard though – intuitive control, wide range of shots, and cunning AI of opponents.