There was a time that if you wanted to play the most popular video games you had to physically go to video game arcade. These were all the rage in the eighties, and so many of these games became a pop culture phenomenon. As technology started to evolve the necessity to go to the arcade became less, mainly because manufacturers started to bring arcade games to the comfort of someone’s home. The first thing that helped this to become a reality where video game consoles. Eventually though with the evolution of the mobile phones, there were some of these video games that able to be downloaded to these devices making it possible to play these anywhere. These classic arcade games continue to thrill those who long for nostalgia and bring these to a whole new generation. So, which video games are continuing in popularity going from being a trend to a classic, well let’s take a closer look at ten of these that are considered the gold standard.
Pac Man
No big surprise here, the little gobbler who tries to avoid those menacing ghosts continues to thrill those to this day. Turns out there are several different versions of the popular retro game that could be downloaded to a mobile device. The game is the same as it always was Pac Man is going through a maze gobbling the fruit on his mission to get to those tokens that give him power over the ghosts. As a person advances the mazes become more challenging.
Pinball Arcade
When we think of retro games the pinball machine is certainly up there. It was around before the arcade became the hangout. Although, not being done virtually the challenge of keeping your ball raking up as many points as possible before it is lost in a hole remains popular. The downloaded version offers 70 different types of pinball tables along with amazing 3-D graphics.
Crazy Taxi Classic
Who would have thought back in the day that video game about being a taxi driver collecting fairs would become such a popular game to play? But that is exactly what happened with Crazy Taxi Classic. The game offers players a chance to be in the driver’s seat as they go on an adventure the likes of which most average taxi drivers never experienced. The download offers 16 different modes of play.
R-Type
A highly popular arcade game to have intergalactic battle experience. Players enjoyed the experience of being in control of a space ship that takes on the enemy trying to shoot them down before they do it to you. Offers eight levels of play to make the challenge all the greater.
Dragon’s Lair
To this day Dragon’s Lair has a tight cult following, with good reason it is still considered the ruler of the classic video games. This one offers not only stunning graphics but a story as well. It is up to you to guide the hero a knight named Dirk the Daring on his quest to defeat the evil wizard Mordroc. The game always made players feel as if they were being swept up into the medieval quest and the mobile version is no different.
Space Invaders
Another Sci-Fi type adventure this one going back to the seventies. Basically it is up to you to shoot down the space invaders with a cannon before they can come to earth. Perhaps a simpler type of game but still beloved and challengingly nonetheless. The download has four different screen modes and bonus levels of play.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Classic
Like Pac Man and Dragon’s Lair here is another part of pop culture that continues to be referenced to this day. This video game featuring the world’s most famous hedgehog made his debut in the nineties being put out by SEGA. This time out Sonic along with his friend’s Knuckles and Tails set out on a quest to defeat the diabolical Dr. Eggman. The online version offers an opportunity to challenge other players and there are 12 different levels of play.
Altered Beast
Take a trip through Greek Mythology in this video game by SEGA. It is up to you to go through the fires of Hell to rescue the king of the Gods Zeus and his daughter Athena. But beware you will have to defeat several enemies and demons on this heroic quest. The game offers five different modes of play and gives your hero a chance to transform into different types of predators in order to fullfill his quest.
Samurai Showdown
Take a trip to the middle east becoming a Samurai hero. Your quest to take down numerous enemies standing in your way and to defeat the ultimate adversary Mizuki Rashojin. Gives players a chance to feel like a real swordsman as they match wits in varous sword fights with 15 different swordsmen characters.
ATARI Greatest Hits
Download this one and you’re downloading the motherload of popular ATARI Games. ATARI was one of the leaders in video arcade games from the seventies and eighties. This incredible package includes 100 of their most popular games in remastered form. Including a free version of missile command. Truly a great investment for anyone who loves ATARI or wants to introduce these games that never grow old to their children.
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