Timeless Masterpieces
This Soviet-made puzzle game hit the shelves in 1984, falling 7 years before the iron curtain.
What is Tetris
This originally nameless beauty recently topped the charts with her single "Jump Up, Super Star!"
Who is Pauline
Do a Barrel Roll!
What is Starfox 64
This was considered to be one of the first successfully funded games on Kickstarter, propelling its garden tool-wielding protagonist and his defensive girlfriend to stardom.
What is Shovel Knight
The producer promised us the world, but the biggest bugs in this post-apocalyptic MMO weren't the enemies.
What is Fallout 76
This famous 1980 arcade character got his name from the Japanese onomatopoeia for chomp-chomp!
Who is Pac-man
This foxy fighter appeared in a game with a big departure from its original concept, having the player explore a planet ruled by dinosaurs.
Who is Krystal
The cake is a lie.
What is Portal
This satirical fighting game tries to boil down all the complexity of footsies, spacing, and mindgames into just two buttons.
What is Divekick
The only thing reevered about this game was its breathtaking marketing campaign.
What is Cyberpunk 2077
The great-grandfather of all first-person shooters, paving the way for the success of its demon-slaying child.
What is Wolfenstein 3D
This titular character of a popular adventure game can never seem to keep the limelight herself no matter how much she tries.
Who is Zelda
Hey, you! Finally awake?
What is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
This twin-stick rogue like hosts a hoard of firearm-related puns.
What is Enter the Gungeon.
Daily Double!
Touting itself as the first 64-bit gaming system, this 1993 home gaming console's two processors and nine lives couldn't save it from ending its lifecycle with only 50 games.
This game coined the term "Survival Horror", focusing more on item management than straight-up action.
What is Resident Evil
The First Lady of fighting games, this lightning-fast kicker has kept her weight a secret since her debut in 1991.
Who is Chun-Li
Ooh, Banana!
What is Donkey Kong 64
This title from a popular gaming website has you raising your armies against the undead, all from your backyard garden.
What is Plants vs. Zombies
A 15-year development couldn't save this game's balls of steel from getting exposed. Honestly, I'd rather chew bubblegum!
What is Duke Nukem: Forever
The mother of weird JRPG's, this cult classic had a rough start due to its marketing campaign stating "It Stinks!", complete with a scratch-and-sniff boss picture.
What is Earthbound
Facing ghosts, fierce winds, and even herself, this soul-searching heroine will summit any obstacle put in front of her.
Who is Madeline
Kept you waiting, huh?
What is Metal Gear Solid
This metroidvania had you crawling around the ruins of a weeping city, a crystalline mountain, and a mushroom-infested forest.
What is Hollow Knight
This game was the first big flop to come out of kickstarter, making people mighty wary of what they backed, regardless of who is in the credits.
What is Mighty Number 9