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Still-Alives Favorite Video Games Per Year Since I've Been Alive Part 1: 1983-2002!

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Hello everyone. Still Alive here and i thought i would make this list again. As most who know me here knows i am a huge gamer. I did this list way back in about 2018 i think? i think its time for a new one!

I'll just give you a list of video games that i liked for every year that i have been alive starting from 1983 to now. I will go by the U.S. release dates. I thought i would be fun to do. maybe you guys can share yours. Starting with....

1983: Mario Bros (Arcade, Apple II, NES)

A very fun arcade style game featuring our favorite plumbers! I played the Apple II version mainly.
A very fun arcade style game featuring our favorite plumbers! I played the Apple II version mainly.

1984: Paperboy (Arcade, NES)

Another fun arcade game delivering papers. I loved tagging the robber as you see in the pic here lol.
Another fun arcade game delivering papers. I loved tagging the robber as you see in the pic here lol.

1985: Super Mario Bros (NES)

The iconic game that brought revived the home video game market from extinction! Gaming wouldnt be the same without this one.
The iconic game that brought revived the home video game market from extinction! Gaming wouldn't be the same without this one.

1986: The Legend of Zelda (NES)

The very first Zelda game. Very archaic now but i still enjoy it.
The very first Zelda game. Very archaic now but i still enjoy it.

1987: Mega Man (NES)

The first of many mega man games. You select your stage and take the bad guys powers.
The first of many mega man games. You select your stage and take the bad guys powers.

1988: SimCity (PC, SNES)

A different kind of game where you build your city and watch it grow. can be quite rewarding
A different kind of game where you build your city and watch it grow. can be quite rewarding

1989: Mega Man 2 (NES)

Probably the best Mega Man game you could ever play
Probably the best Mega Man game you could ever play

1990: King's Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder (PC)

One of the many point and click adventure style games of this era. Save often!
One of the many point and click adventure style games of this era. Save often!

1991: Final Fantasy II (4 officially) (SNES)

The game that got me into RPGs. I rented it over and over again from my local rental store.
The game that got me into RPGs. I rented it over and over again from my local rental store.

1992: Super Mario Kart (SNES)

The first of many Mario Karts. I got excellent times on each track
The first of many Mario Karts. I got excellent times on each track

1993: Secret of Mana (SNES)

A zelda style action rpg that really inspired my imagination.
A zelda style action rpg that really inspired my imagination.

1994: Super Metroid (SNES)

Arguably my favorite game of all time
Arguably my favorite game of all time

1995: Chrono Trigger (SNES)

Maybe the Crown jewel of RPGs. Hopefully they bring it back for a remaster so more can play it!
Maybe the Crown jewel of RPGs. Hopefully they bring it back for a remaster so more can play it!

1996: Civilization II (PC)

The strategy game that got me into History and to even study it in college!
The strategy game that got me into History and to even study it in college!

1997: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (PS1)

Maybe the best Castlevania game ever
Maybe the best Castlevania game ever

1998: Final Fantasy Tactics (PS1)

My all time favorite game. i poured so many hours into this one.
My all time favorite game. i poured so many hours into this one.

1999: Heroes of Might and Magic III (PC)

A Fantasy strategy game that i got so addicted to.
A Fantasy strategy game that i got so addicted to.

2000: The Sims (PC)

The first sims that had you make people and watch them live
The first sims that had you make people and watch them live

2001: Super Smash Bros Melee (Gamecube)

I was always terrible at fighting games.. until Smash bros that is. just an excellent game series.
I was always terrible at fighting games.. until Smash bros that is. just an excellent game series.

2002: Final Fantasy XI (PS2, PC)

My first ever MMORPG. Made some friends playing this one.
My first ever MMORPG. Made some friends playing this one.

So thats 1983-2002. What was YOUR favorites of each year? lemme know. I'll come out with part 2 very soon! hope you enjoyed this! It's a lot of fun reminiscing about all these games that just cemented my love for the hobby since i was a toddler hehe.

Some honorable mentions:

Castlevania, Castlevania 3, Super Castlevania IV, Zelda: a Link to the Past, Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Zelda: Majora's Mask, Smash Bros 64, Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy IX, Final Fantasy X, Sim City 3000, Street Fighter Alpha 3, Twisted Metal 2, Suikoden 1-3, Mega Man X, Earthbound, Warcraft II, Resident Evil Remake, Shadowgate, Super Mario World, Super Mario Bros 3, Super Mario Bros 2, Metroid Fusion, GTA Vice City, Metroid Prime.

Still-Alives Favorite Video Games Per Year Since I've Been Alive Part 1: 1983-2002!
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