While the 70s saw the birth of video games, the 80s were the consecration of the art form as a worthy hobby. In the 90s, video games grew up and evolved. Genres that had been previously established reached their pinnacle as developers worked hard to push the available technology to its limit. At the same time, new systems were developed and eventually released, bringing with them the dawn of 3D games as more than a simple gimmick. Put together, these events contributed in making the 1990s a golden age of gaming, a time where many classic franchises were born and where already established series reached new heights.
While nostalgia definitely plays a factor, it is no surprise that gamers look back at the decade fondly. The console wars between Nintendo and Sega, followed by the impressive rise of the PlayStation, forced companies to give their best effort in order to be noticed in an increasingly expanding market. For those who lived through that time, the 90s were some of their best gaming years. For those who look back on that era through the lens of retro gaming, it is a gold mine of high quality titles and hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.
This quiz will put to test your knowledge of one of gaming’s defining decades. If you think you know your classics, then jump in and see if you can identify these iconic 90’s video games.
