Top 20 PC Games from the 90s era we all loved! (2 of 4)

6. Unreal Tournament

Unreal Tournament was launched on 30 November 1999 and was published by GT Interactive. This game popularised the ‘twitch’ gameplay. The ‘multiplayer mode’ of this game was what made it so popular and it also had an impact on every multiplayer FPS game ever created!

7. Starcraft

Published by Blizzard Entertainment on 31 May 1998, this game went on to become one of the classics. With its genre staples, like distinct factions in the game, Starcraft inspired many sequels, novels, and various expansions. Tournaments were broadcasted in South Korea, which further paved the way for the modern eSports. The gamers consider the original Starcraft better than its sequel.

8. Quake

Quake was launched by GT Interactive on 22 June 1996. This game is responsible for revolutionizing the FPS game genre. Music by Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor is featured in the game, which makes it all the more interesting! The game has mazes, horrifying foes, macabre settings, together making it even more enjoyable to play!

9. Grim Fandango

The game was launched on 30 October 1998 by LucasArts, which is rightly dubbed as the ‘King’ of the point-click adventure games! They have released a number of games like Maniac Mansion, Sam & Max, Monkey Island and many more! Grim Fandango was cleverly written with puzzles and had a unique graphic style.

10. Duke Nukem 3D

Launched by GT Interactive in January 1996, it landed into a controversy of showing extreme violence, portraying sex and objectifying women. However, it played a significant role in the FPS genre due to its design, interactive gameplay, and overall features.