We all have that one game that holds a special place in our hearts. What game is it for you?
For me, it’s Metal Slug. Growing up, every Monday, my parents would drag me to the laundromat after work. As a kid, it was a pretty boring, but I had my toys, origami books, and coloring books to keep me entertained. However, my favorite thing to do was playing the Metal Slug arcade machine with my dad.
My dad was great at the game, and he taught me how to play. Though I improved, I could never keep up. When I’d inevitably die, he’d let me take over his side to let me have a bit more playtime. My favorite part was when he’d share stories from when he lived in another country and would go to the local arcade.
Those moments are cherished memories, and even today, whenever I visit an arcade, Metal Slug is the first game I play, despite still being terrible at it haha
Honorable mention goes to Mario 64, another game that holds a special place in my heart. I got an N64 from a garage sale, and playing Mario 64 while at home, with my mom’s “chore” music in the background ignited my love for gaming
The original Starcraft.
First game I ever bought with my own money. It’s a bargain bin edition I still own to this day, with a bug that prevents one level to be loaded and crashes the game.
Had to discover the cheat codes in a time where the internet was still dial up and not affordable for the average commoner.
Managed to finish the game nonetheless. Made such a great impression in me that cimented my passion for space science fiction.
Still not going to buy Starfield any time soon.
Check out Mass Recall, if you haven’t already. StarCraft 2 is free, so you can have even more than the full original 6 campaigns with StarCraft 2 mechanics, graphics, and units. Imagine having actual pathing… kinda… mostly.