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Few games have shaped the world of strategy gaming like Sid Meier's Civilization. Released in 1991 for DOS by MicroProse, this genre-defining masterpiece challenged players not just to win a war—but to build a civilization that would stand the test of time. Combining history, politics, science, and culture, Civilization set the foundation for a franchise that continues to captivate players more than three decades later.

When Pokémon Black and White launched on the Nintendo DS in 2010, it marked a major turning point for the series. Game Freak took bold steps to reinvent the familiar Pokémon formula — introducing an entirely new region, a full roster of never-before-seen creatures, and a narrative that carried more emotional weight than ever before.

Released in 1997 for DOS, Chasm: The Rift often flew under the radar, overshadowed by giants like DOOM, Quake, and Duke Nukem 3D. But for those who played it, Chasm stood out as a brutal, stylish, and technically impressive shooter that pushed the limits of what DOS hardware could do. Developed by Ukrainian studio Action Forms, it delivered fast-paced gunplay, gruesome enemy design, and an ambitious time-traveling storyline that made it a cult classic.

When Command & Conquer launched for DOS in 1995, it didn't just create a new kind of game — it laid the foundation for the real-time strategy (RTS) genre as we know it today. Developed by Westwood Studios, it blended resource gathering, base construction, and tactical combat into one fast-paced and addictive experience that would shape decades of strategy games to come.

When Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story released on the Nintendo DS in 2009, it instantly became one of the most creative and beloved entries in the Mario RPG series. Developed by AlphaDream, the same studio behind Superstar Saga and Partners in Time, this title pushed the boundaries of storytelling, humor, and dual-screen gameplay.