Our Favorite Computer Classics
If you think back on yesterday’s computers, you probably don’t think of them fondly. It’s hard for them to stack against today’s tech, but that doesn’t mean they failed us. If anything, they walked so today’s iPhones could run, and we still love some of the best games that inspired their own franchises.
1. Doom
Doom doesn’t have the best graphics by today’s standards, but what makes it so cool is just how much it has to offer. You can treat it like a mindless demon-hunting game, or you can indulge in all the cool lore it offers. Either way, it’s not as silly or as campy as people make it out to be.
Bethesda, Copyright Microsoft on Wikimedia
2. Half-Life
On the other hand, if story is more important to you, Half-Life has one of the best around. It’s rightfully considered one of the best games ever, not only for the incredible narrative, but also for the awesome gameplay. Don’t let the graphics fool you either; it’s still super immersive.
Long Zheng from Melbourne, Australia on Wikimedia
3. StarCraft
Back when computer games strove to improve our skills, StarCraft boosted our problem-solving skills and cognitive abilities with just one little game. Of course, it’s also incredibly fun, even to this day, and even with the poor graphics.
4. Baldur’s Gate II
We know that BG3 is getting all the attention, but let’s not forget where it came from! The first two installments aren’t the fun-loving dating simulator we’ve grown to love, but they come with all kinds of amazing lore and gameplay that’s more true to tabletop D&D.
5. SimCity 2000
The Sims shaped our childhoods. Heck, they shape our everyday lives—they certainly make them better anyway. But SimCity is an innovative dream come true, allowing us to build our own towns and play god in a totally different way.
