This is my personal collection of favorite computer and console games that I’ve enjoyed over the decades. Each game holds special memories and represents different eras of gaming history.

Apple IIe

  • Oregon Trail - Educational classic about pioneer life
  • Choplifter - Helicopter rescue mission
  • Lode Runner - Platform puzzle game
  • Karateka - Martial arts fighting game
  • Prince of Persia - Platform adventure

Atari 2600

  • Adventure - Pioneering adventure game
  • Space Invaders - Classic arcade shooter
  • Pitfall! - Platforming adventure
  • Missile Command - Defense strategy
  • Asteroids - Space shooter
  • Frogger - Traffic crossing challenge
  • Pac-Man - Maze chase classic

BBC Micro Model B

  • Elite (1984) - Revolutionary space trading game
  • Repton (1985) - Classic puzzle game
  • Chuckie Egg (1983) - Addictive platformer
  • Also games typed in from computer magazines

Sinclair ZX Spectrum 48k

  • Atic Atac (1983) - Classic arcade adventure
  • Chuckie Egg (1983) - Platformer classic
  • Fruit Machine (1983) - Gambling simulation
  • Hunchback (1983) - Medieval platformer
  • Jet Set Willy (1984) - Platform adventure
  • Jetpac (1983) - the first game I ever played on a home computer
  • Manic Miner (1983) - the second game I ever played on a home computer
  • Scramble (1981) - Space shooter
  • The Hobbit (1982) - Text adventure
  • Knight Lore (1984) - Isometric pioneer
  • Sabre Wulf (1984) - Jungle adventure
  • Skool Daze (1984) - School simulation

Commodore 64

  • Aztec Challenge (1982) - Temple platformer
  • Barbarian (1987) - Sword fighting
  • Battle Chess (1988) - Animated chess
  • Boulder Dash (1984) - Gem collecting puzzle
  • Bubble Bobble (1986) - Bubble platformer
  • California Games (1987) - Sports compilation
  • Commando (1985) - Run and gun
  • Ghosts’ N Goblins (1985) - Platformer
  • OutRun (1987) - Racing classic
  • Paperboy (1985) - Newspaper delivery
  • The Last Ninja (1987) - Ninja adventure
  • Turrican (1990) - Platform shooter
  • World Class Leaderboard (1987) - Golf simulation
  • The Sentinel (1986) - 3D puzzle
  • Impossible Mission (1984) - Platform puzzle
  • Summer Games (1984) - Olympic sports
  • Winter Games (1985) - Winter sports

Commodore Amiga 500, 600, 1200, 1500

  • Defender of the Crown (1986) - Strategy game
  • Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge (1990) - Racing
  • Maniac Mansion (1987) - Point and click adventure
  • Rainbow Islands (1987) - Platformer
  • Lemmings (1991) - Puzzle strategy
  • Another World (1991) - Cinematic platformer
  • Syndicate (1993) - Tactical shooter
  • Speedball 2 (1990) - Futuristic sports
  • Shadow of the Beast (1989) - Platformer
  • Populous (1989) - God game

Nintendo 64

  • GoldenEye 007 (1997) - Revolutionary FPS
  • Super Mario 64 (1996) - 3D platforming pioneer
  • Wave Race 64 (1996) - Water racing
  • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998) - Adventure classic
  • Mario Kart 64 (1996) - Kart racing
  • Star Fox 64 (1997) - Space shooter

Nintendo Wii

PC

Early Classics (1980s-1990s)

1990s-2000s

Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)

  • Super Mario World (1990) - Platformer
  • The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (1991) - Adventure
  • Super Metroid (1994) - Platformer
  • Donkey Kong Country (1994) - Platformer
  • Chrono Trigger (1995) - RPG

Sega Megadrive

  • Echo the Dolphin (1992) - Underwater adventure
  • Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) - Platformer
  • Streets of Rage (1991) - Beat ’em up
  • Golden Axe (1989) - Hack and slash
  • Phantasy Star IV (1993) - RPG
  • Comix Zone (1995) - Action platformer

Sony PlayStation 1-5

  • God of War (2018) - Action-adventure
  • Lego games - Family-friendly adventures
  • Metal Gear Solid (1998) - Stealth action
  • Grand Theft Auto V (2013) - Open-world crime
  • Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018) - Western adventure
  • Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End (2016) - Action-adventure
  • The Last of Us (2013) - Survival horror
  • Spider-Man (2018) - Superhero action
  • Horizon Zero Dawn (2017) - Open-world RPG

Conclusion

This collection represents just a fraction of the incredible games that have shaped my gaming journey over the years. From the simple pleasures of early home computers to the cinematic experiences of modern consoles, each game has contributed to my love of gaming. I hope this list inspires others to explore these classics and discover the rich history of video games.