Which is the Best Arcade Classic of All Time?
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Both of the classics are often listed as the best and most influential arcade games from the 80s. It's estimated that both games have generated over $3 Billion dollars each in their lifetimes!
Both of the classics are often listed as the best and most influential arcade games from the 80s. It's estimated that both games have generated over $3 Billion dollars each in their lifetimes!
Donkey KongThe Donkey Kong franchise is one of the most successful in history. The first arcade game featured the debut of the Donkey Kong and Mario characters, both of which have appeared in countless spin offs and sequels. The first game was introduced in 1981 and was so successful that two sequels were quickly released in1982 and 1983. The original gameplay features Mario trying to ascend a construction site to rescue his girlfriend while dodging barrels and fireballs thrown by Donkey, an ape. The sequels, Donkey Kong Jr. and Donkey Kong 3, were variations on the original gameplay. The game was ported to all the home gaming systems and was a big success.
There was even a cartoon TV series that aired in 1997. In 2007, a documentary,The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters, showcased the competitive following of the original arcade game. A popular phrase “It's on like Donkey Kong” was inspired by the original game. The Donkey Kong character has crossed over into many games, including several in the Mario series and Smash Brothers. The Mario character (originally called Jumpman) is probably the most well known video game character of all time and has been spun off to a tremendous number of games and variations.
There was even a cartoon TV series that aired in 1997. In 2007, a documentary,The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters, showcased the competitive following of the original arcade game. A popular phrase “It's on like Donkey Kong” was inspired by the original game. The Donkey Kong character has crossed over into many games, including several in the Mario series and Smash Brothers. The Mario character (originally called Jumpman) is probably the most well known video game character of all time and has been spun off to a tremendous number of games and variations.
Space InvadersSpace Invaders is a classic arcade game released in 1978. It is considered the first fixed shooter game and set the template for future games of the genre. The goal of the game is to defeat waves of invading aliens with the horizontal moving laser cannon. It was a huge success, generating $3.8 billion in sales by 1982. It is considered the highest grossing video game of all time. The game is cited as being highly influential in helping take the video game industry from a novelty to a global industry.
When the Atari home video system was released in 1980, it was the first huge success on the platform. The alien from the game is pixelated and has become a pop culture icon, often used to symbolize the video game industry. In the game, the aliens appear in 5 rows and shift left to right and downward, speeding up as the game progresses. The player’s goal is to kill all the aliens before they reach the bottom, shooting them with the laser cannon. The player is protected by bunkers, which the aliens shoot at. The player loses a life if the aliens reach the bottom or the laser cannon is hit by an alien missile.
When the Atari home video system was released in 1980, it was the first huge success on the platform. The alien from the game is pixelated and has become a pop culture icon, often used to symbolize the video game industry. In the game, the aliens appear in 5 rows and shift left to right and downward, speeding up as the game progresses. The player’s goal is to kill all the aliens before they reach the bottom, shooting them with the laser cannon. The player is protected by bunkers, which the aliens shoot at. The player loses a life if the aliens reach the bottom or the laser cannon is hit by an alien missile.
