By Sushant Agarwal
Published on | Jul 21, 2025
The OG platformer! Jumping over turtles, collecting coins, and saving the princess—Super Mario was pure pixel perfection in the 90s.
Whether solo or in co-op mode, Contra’s fast-paced action and iconic “up-up-down-down” cheat code made it an adrenaline-packed favourite.
Biking through traffic, punching opponents, and dodging cops—Road Rash gave us all the thrill of street racing, 90s-style.
A light gun and a TV screen were all you needed to shoot ducks while that laughing dog mocked your every miss. Classic!
“Hadouken!” From Ryu to Chun-Li, this legendary arcade fighter gave us endless battles and bruised fingers at gaming parlours.
Creeping through dungeons, avoiding spikes, and solving puzzles—all under a timer. Prince of Persia was tense, tricky, and timeless.
The music. The blocks. The speed. Tetris was the original brain teaser that made falling shapes oddly addictive.
Remember jumping over spikes and hunting for keys? ‘Dangerous Dave’ was simple, tricky, and unforgettable for every 90s PC gamer.