Top 3 Timeless Video Games

 Since the creation of video games in the 70s we’ve seen great leaps in technology, graphics, and gameplay. There have been several games that have paved the way for a new standard of games – games that have shifted the baseline for games. Keep in mind, I’m not an old head. I will not remember the times of the Atari and other revolutionary consoles. Also keep in mind that this list is highly subjective.

1. Zelda Ocarina of Time

I think this game does not need much introduction into why it was so revolutionary for gaming. The original Zelda, being a 2D dungeon crawling, explorative game was loved by many. With the release of the N64, Nintendo had big shoes to fill to keep the positive trend with Zelda games, and they blew it out of the water.

This game not only upheld the Zelda-like gameplay but made an amazing transition into the 3D game world. This game is nothing short of a masterpiece for its time. Now, the gameplay feels clunky in comparison to today’s standards, but I think this game deserves the love it has, as it defined a baseline for 3D dungeon crawling / exploration games moving forward.

2. Cuphead

This game is definitely one of the most controversial on this list, it didn’t really create a genre-defining gameplay loop or didn’t reinvent the wheel, but it was extremely ambitious and one of a kind. The creative thing about Cuphead is the game is entirely animated as if it was in the 1920s – an old cartoon. It does this extremely well too – everything is beautiful, the soundtrack stays true to the theme, and they blew everything away.

I included it on this list because we are currently in the time of Indie game developers, of independent studios making games. Taking into consideration that indie games are becoming as popular, if not more than big studios. Cuphead’s art style, makes it a work of art and makes other Indie companies work a little harder moving forward.

3. Elden Ring

The final entry on this list is a very new game. Elden Ring. Generating hype since it’s short announcement in 2019, Elden Ring has been the biggest roar in the gaming community. Learning from their previous mistakes in games, From Software created this masterpiece that shifted a difficult linear-based story game into an open-world masterpiece. 

Recently with the release of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, every company is trying to steal the same gameplay loop for a quick cash grab. Even in a time where companies try to push out an open-world cash grab, From Software perfected this masterpiece. Taking it’s own twist on the genre, ensuring it is never dull, and setting a standard for open world moving forward.