Transport Tycoon Deluxe – Build Your Transport Empire Anywhere

Games | 28 September 2025

In 1994, legendary game designer Chris Sawyer gave the world one of the most influential simulation games ever made: Transport Tycoon Deluxe (TTD). Expanding on the original Transport Tycoon, this enhanced edition introduced new industries, more vehi...

Dungeon Keeper (DOS) – When Evil Became Fun

Games | 28 September 2025

In 1997, Bullfrog Productions and the legendary game designer Peter Molyneux turned the strategy genre upside down with Dungeon Keeper (DOS). Instead of playing the noble hero, players stepped into the role of the villain—an overlord tasked with buil...

Rayman (PSX) – A Hand-Drawn Masterpiece of Platforming

Games | 28 September 2025

In 1995, Rayman made his debut on the PlayStation, instantly standing out as a fresh face in the crowded platforming genre. Developed by Ubisoft, this colorful and challenging adventure introduced players to a limbless hero with a big smile, magical...

Hexen (DOS) – Dark Fantasy and Innovation in the FPS Genre

Games | 28 September 2025

In 1995, Raven Software and id Software unleashed Hexen: Beyond Heretic, the spiritual successor to Heretic. While it used the same core technology that powered DOOM and Heretic, Hexen pushed the boundaries of first-person shooters by introducing cha...

Heretic (DOS) – Magic, Monsters, and Mayhem in a Dark Fantasy World

Games | 27 September 2025

When Heretic launched in 1994, it brought a refreshing twist to the booming first-person shooter genre. Developed by Raven Software and published by id Software, the game used the same engine as DOOM but swapped out guns and demons for magic, sorcery...

A Bug’s Life (PSX) – Pixar’s Tiny Adventure Comes to PlayStation

Games | 27 September 2025

When Pixar released A Bug's Life in 1998, it quickly became a family favorite, charming audiences with its story of courage, teamwork, and one inventive ant named Flik. Just a year later, PlayStation owners got the chance to relive the magic in inter...

Vegas Casino (PSX) – Bringing the Strip to Your PlayStation

Games | 27 September 2025

In the late 90s, the PlayStation library was filled with everything from action-adventures to kart racers. Nestled among them was a more laid-back but equally entertaining experience: Vegas Casino (PSX). This virtual gambling simulator gave players t...

Wacky Races (PSX) – Cartoon Chaos on the Racetrack

Games | 27 September 2025

In 2000, the zany world of Hanna-Barbera's Wacky Races made its way onto the PlayStation 1, bringing classic Saturday morning cartoon antics to the kart-racing genre. Known for its quirky cast of characters, outlandish vehicles, and slapstick humor,...

MediEvil (PSX) – Sir Dan’s Undead Quest for Redemption

Games | 27 September 2025

In 1998, MediEvil arrived on the PlayStation 1, blending hack-and-slash action with gothic fantasy and quirky humor. Developed by SCE Cambridge Studio, it introduced players to the unforgettable Sir Daniel Fortesque, a skeletal knight who got a secon...

Wacky Wheels (DOS) – Zoo Animals, Hedgehogs, and Kart-Racing Madness

Games | 27 September 2025

When Wacky Wheels launched in 1994 for DOS, it brought the kart-racing craze from consoles to the PC with a hilarious twist. Developed by Beavis Soft and published by Apogee, the game featured a cast of zoo animals on go-karts, chaotic weapons, and f...

The Unholy War (PSX) – A Bold Blend of Strategy and Combat

Games | 23 September 2025

In 1998, Crystal Dynamics released The Unholy War for the PlayStation 1, offering players something bold and unusual—a hybrid of real-time arena fighting and turn-based strategy. While it didn't achieve the mainstream success of other PSX titles, it...

Resident Evil 2 (PSX) – Surviving the Horror in Raccoon City

Games | 23 September 2025

When Resident Evil 2 launched on the PlayStation in 1998, it didn't just build on the foundations of the first game—it redefined what survival horror could be. With its cinematic presentation, dual protagonists, and nerve-wracking atmosphere, it beca...

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (GBA) – A Handheld Twist on a Timeless Classic

Games | 21 September 2025

When Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time launched in 2003, it redefined action-adventure gaming with its time-bending mechanics and cinematic storytelling. While the console versions delivered a 3D experience, the Game Boy Advance (GBA) offered somet...

Sonic the Hedgehog (Sega Mega Drive) – The Blue Blur’s Legendary Debut

Games | 21 September 2025

In 1991, Sega introduced the world to Sonic the Hedgehog on the Sega Mega Drive (Genesis), and gaming was never the same. With his blazing speed, cool attitude, and vibrant worlds, Sonic became Sega's answer to Nintendo's Mario, igniting one of the g...

Paper Mario (N64) – Mario’s Flat-Out Charming RPG Adventure

Games | 21 September 2025

In 2000, Nintendo gave fans a brand-new way to experience the Mushroom Kingdom with Paper Mario on the Nintendo 64. Unlike Mario's usual platforming adventures, this was a role-playing game that blended turn-based combat with puzzle-solving, explorat...

Pandemonium! (PSX) – A Quirky 2.5D Platforming Adventure

Games | 21 September 2025

The mid-90s were a golden era for platformers, and in 1996, Crystal Dynamics gave the PlayStation 1 something completely different with Pandemonium!. Known for its whimsical humor, colorful worlds, and unique 2.5D perspective, this cult classic carve...

Theme Hospital (DOS) – When Healthcare Meets Hilarity

Games | 21 September 2025

Released in 1997 by Bullfrog Productions, Theme Hospital took the idea of running a medical facility and turned it into one of the funniest and most memorable simulation games of the 90s. Following in the footsteps of Bullfrog's Theme Park, this game...

Lemmings 2: The Tribes (DOS) – Expanding the Classic Puzzle Formula

Games | 21 September 2025

When Lemmings 2: The Tribes was released in 1993 for DOS, it had the tough job of following up one of the most beloved puzzle games of the early 90s. The original Lemmings introduced the world to the tiny green-haired creatures who needed guidance to...

Heroes of Might and Magic II (DOS) – The Succession Wars Begin

Games | 21 September 2025

In 1996, New World Computing released Heroes of Might and Magic II: The Succession Wars for DOS, and it quickly became a cornerstone of the strategy genre. Building on the success of the original Heroes of Might and Magic, HoMM II refined the formula...

Heroes of Might and Magic I (DOS) – The Beginning of a Legendary Strategy Series

Games | 21 September 2025

When Heroes of Might and Magic I: A Strategic Quest released in 1995 for DOS, it marked the start of one of the most beloved strategy franchises in gaming history. Developed by New World Computing, this turn-based strategy classic blended kingdom bui...